Elwood puts emotions on hold for Connacht’s final fixture

Thu, May 02, 2013

Connacht close their 2012/13 season tomorrow evening in what is expected to an emotional farewell to the province’s most significant personality of the last 24 years, coach Eric Elwood.

Salthill expect testing time in local derby

Thu, May 02, 2013

An all-Galway Airtricity League first division derby is scheduled for Drom tomorrow when Salthill Devon host Mervue United.

Contrasting starts to the season mean this latest collision carries implications for two teams who crave the points for different reasons.

Galway Garda win third All Ireland

Thu, May 02, 2013

The Galway Garda are kingpins of interfirms GAA once again.

Salthill swimmer qualifies for European Championships

Thu, May 02, 2013

Promising swimmer David O’Sullivan from Salthill has qualified for the European Junior Championships and the US Open over the summer.

Setting a new Connacht junior and senior record at the Irish Longcourse Championships on Saturday, O’Sullivan swam a time of 56.65 in the 100m butterfly heats and 56.32 in the semi final. The Salthill swimmer ensured his European qualifying time in the 200metre butterfly event on Thursday in a time of 2.03.73 3.

Tennis Against Suicide

Thu, May 02, 2013

Mor than 80 players from Ballinasloe, GLTC, Loughrea and Maree competed and supported a fundraiser for Pieta House in the inaugural Tennis Against Suicide event at the Galway Lawn Tennis Club on Saturday.

Watersports for free

Thu, May 02, 2013

Three watersports clubs will open their doors to the public this weekend as part of a national initiative developed by the Irish Sailing Association to encourage people of all ages out on to the water.

Was it all worth it, Cllr Keane?

Thu, May 02, 2013

Last February, a motion was put before the Galway City Council that would see rowdy councillors punished for unruly behaviour by stopping their pay and withdrawing services.

Reports shows that Galway diocese responded quickly to abuse allegations over four decades

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

Bishop of Galway Martin Drennan should ensure written restrictions are in place ensuring priests who are “out of ministry” due to child abuse allegations do not appear in public dressed in priestly attire, a report into safeguarding practices for children in the Galway diocese recommends.

The 28-page document, which was published yesterday (Wednesday) examines case records dating back to 1975.

Are ya going far?

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

XFor more years than I can care to remember, I found myself on Friday afternoons walking out past Tirellan, finding my slot, dropping my bag down on the path, pushing out my chest, flicking the hair out of my eyes (sighs), and sticking out my thumb. In those days, it was the nearest we got to the Kerouac idea — taking your chances with the generosity of strangers and engrossing yourself in a conversation that, like the free ride, could take you anywhere.

Lift embargo on Galway City Outer Bypass spending Walsh tells Minister

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

An embargo on spending in relation to the Galway City Outer Bypass must be lifted as it is vital to start preparing for a Plan B ahead of awaited Supreme Court ruling.

Galway Bay Against Salmon Cages rally to descend on Taoiseach’s office in Castlebar

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

The Galway Bay Against Salmon Cages has vowed to keep putting the pressure on Government to halt any plans for a Galway Bay Salmon Fish Farm with campaign members to descend on the constituency office of An Taoiseach Enda Kenny in Castlebar this Saturday.

New stats on alcohol abuse should ‘scare the hell out of any parent’ says McNelis

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

New figures on alcohol abuse by young people should “scare the hell out of any parent” as they reveal the “serious damage” to health underage drinking is causing.

Landowner objection to stop Connemara Greenway in its tracks, warns councillors

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

The Connemara Greenway Project, a scheme estimated to cost €9.2 million and involves 52 kilometres of walking and cycling route from Clifden to Oughterard, could be stopped in its tracks if a disgruntled landower makes good on his vow to go all the way to oppose it.

County councillors reaffirm their commitment to Galway City Outer Bypass

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

Galway county councillors voted unanimously this week to reaffirm the council’s determination to ensure that the Galway City Outer Bypass is progressed under the IROPI (Imperative Reasons of Overriding Public Interest) process which is believed will result in a positive outcome.

Mayor demands action on Ballyloughane’s ‘obnoxious stench’

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

The “obnoxious stench” emanating from the large amounts of seaweed strewn around Ballyloughane Beach needs to be cleared away immediately.

‘Clean up after your dogs’ demands McNelis

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

Only one fine has been issued this year for dog fouling, a persistent problem which plagues Salthill prom, children’s playgrounds, and city parks, and a much tougher stance needs to be taken on this issue.

Memorial stone unveiled to mark fiftieth anniversary of Achill’s Eva O’Flaherty

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

More than 50 hardy souls gathered in Donaghpatrick graveyard in Caherlistrane last week (April 17) to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of Achill’s Eva O’Flaherty, born just across the fields from her final resting place in Lisdonagh House in 1874.

GMIT announces appointment of new marketing officer

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

GMIT has this week announced the appointment of Karen Smyth as marketing officer for the institute, with responsibility for promoting GMIT in Ireland and overseas, and managing all marketing activities.

Ms Smyth has worked in a number of industries over the last 18 years, including marketing roles in consumer goods (as brand manager with Slendertone), and tourism (as marketing manager for Galway East Tourism, and sales and marketing manager for Aran Direct).