Man in serious condition following Portumna crash

Thu, May 09, 2013

One man was being treated for serious injuries in Portiuncula Hospital yesterday following an early morning crash near the town.

Craughwell family to travel across twelve countries to raise funds for Galway Hospice

Thu, May 09, 2013

A Co Galway family will travel across 12 European countries in a 20-year-old landrover to raise funds for the Galway Hospice.

Salerno teacher thrilled to get thank you letter from US president

Thu, May 09, 2013

A Galway based secondary teacher - who drew a picture of US President Barack Obama which was presented to him on March 19 - has received a personal letter of thanks from the man ranked by Forbes last year as the world’s most powerful person.

Council defends its management of Ballybane dog pound

Thu, May 09, 2013

City Hall has responded to criticism of its management of the Ballybane dog pound saying it is “well maintained” with care taken to ensure the comfort and welfare of dogs held there.

On Tuesday, the Galway City Council’s director of services for environment and housing, Kevin Swift, issued a statement on City Hall’s management of the dog pound in Ballybane, following concerned raised “particularly on social media”.

UN award for Advertiser’s first photographer

Thu, May 09, 2013

He has shot presidents; he survived an air crash, and has worked on projects ranging from New Orleans in the US to St Petersburg in Russia within the last year.

West of Ireland likely to lose EU seat

Thu, May 09, 2013

Galway, and the west of Ireland generally, is likely to be the area of the State most at risk of losing an EU seat before the next European elections, which take place in 2014.

Pay farmers their AEOS money demands Connaughton

Thu, May 09, 2013

Farmers with minor AEOS penalties have been “left in limbo” for weeks and are being “continuously fobbed off” with excuses as to why they are not receiving their money.

Galwegians urged to have their say on Dáil electoral system

Thu, May 09, 2013

Galway people with views, opinions, criticisms, and ideas on how politicians are elected to the Dáil are urged to make their point of view known to the Convention on the Constitution.

Approval granted for Claregalway and Milltown sewerage scheme

Thu, May 09, 2013

Government approval has been given to the €13.5 million Claregalway Milltown Sewerage Scheme by the Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan.

Find out how to bounce back from debt at free seminar next week

Thu, May 09, 2013

A free seminar, to be held in the city on Thursday evening next, will give people the tools to bounce back from debt.

NUIG Students’ Union adopts pro-choice policy

Thu, May 09, 2013

NUI Galway Students’ Union has officially adopted a pro-choice policy in support of a national campaign for full reproductive rights, including a woman’s right to abortion, whether elective or medically necessary.

McNelis demands council clean city beaches

Thu, May 09, 2013

Galway city’s beaches are in dire need of cleaning as the seaweed left on the shores leads to strong smells and a build up of flies and insects.

NUI Galway researchers publish book on fungal diagnostics

Thu, May 09, 2013

Two NUI Galway researchers have published a book on fungal diagnostics, detailing innovative methods for rapid, accurate detection of these potentially life threatening infections.

Stagecoach kids turn tables on parents for charity event

Thu, May 09, 2013

Stagecoach Galway and Clare recently raised €755 with a Parents Do Stagecoach Day for Something to Sing About, an inspiring new charity that encourages cancer survivors to form their own choirs.

As he gets ready for Antarctic Richard Donovan encourages public to run for Calcutta

Thu, May 09, 2013

Ultramarathon runner Richard Donovan is urging people from across Ireland to register for the 2013 Calcutta Run. The annual Calcutta Run will take place in Dublin this year on Saturday May 25, and the proceeds will be donated to homeless people in Dublin and Calcutta.

Future of rural post offices requires a holistic approach says Deputy Keaveney

Thu, May 09, 2013

In a response to recent revelations indicating that up to 400 rural post offices could be facing closure, Deputy Colm Keaveney has remarked that closing these local services could prove detrimental for social and environmental costs. "It is critical that in dealing with our current fiscal difficulties that we remember that the calculation of the cost of any reforms must include external factors such as social or environmental costs. In this case, rural post offices form a vital part in our rural communities and the calculation of the savings from any reform must take the social costs of the closure of post offices into account.”

The potential closures have prompted national discussion following the changes that have been made to payment methods in the Department of Social Welfare. The Irish Postmasters Union (IPU) has indicated that it has no objection to people being given the option of receiving payments electronically but believes that people should still have the option of collecting them from their local post office if they wish. Any move to make all payments electronic would result, the IPU claims, in a catastrophic drop in the earnings of rural postmasters and could render rural post offices obsolete.

MEP Marian Harkin approves missing children’s hotline

Thu, May 09, 2013

Independent MEP Marian Harkin voiced her welcoming of the imminent arrival to Ireland of a dedicated, EU-wide 24/7 missing children's hotline, and called on all relevant national and local authorities to "spread public awareness of this important service".

Galway Regatta turns one hundred and thirty next month

Thu, May 09, 2013

This year’s Galway Regatta will take place on Sunday June 16 at the NUIG grounds at Dangan.

Major strategy to make county more walking and cycling friendly

Thu, May 09, 2013

A major strategy to significantly improve road safety for pedestrians and cyclists thereby encouraging more people to walk and cycle to work, college, and school, as well as boosting tourism and raising public awareness about its benefits, is currently being redrafted by Galway County Council with the view of seeking funding for a number of projects throughout the county.

Ó Cuív demands additional resources to address fodder crisis

Thu, May 09, 2013

Despite fodder being transported into Ireland from Britain and France, the fodder transport scheme must be extended for as long as it is required as the crisis continues to hit farmers hard.

This is the view of Fianna Fáil agriculture spokesperson and Galway West TD Éamon Ó Cuív, who is calling for a dedicated unit to be established to co-ordinate the response and to ensure a similar fodder crisis does not happen again.

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