Let the PREDA Run for Freedom be your Operation Transformation race in the west

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

Have you registered yet for the Run for Freedom? Are you following an Operation Transformation programme and want to do a 5k on Feb 23, like other OT followers are doing that day in Cork and Dublin.

Rage against the cage

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

In response to the BIM article on the proposed Galway Bay fish farm, An Taisce’s Derrick Hambleton argues against the controversial proposal and outlines his association’s arguments against the BIM case.

Buy and sell baby items at the Bubbly Baby Market

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

New and expectant Galway parents concerned about the cost of all baby gear should check out the Bubbly Baby Market in The Salthill Hotel on Sunday February 17.

Thousands flock to Galway Rally as Gathering 2013 begins

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

British Rally champion Keith Cronin from Cork was the winner of this year’s Safety Direct Galway International Rally.

Charity table quiz for defib in the city

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

A charity table quiz takes place in The King’s Head on Monday to raise funds to purchase a defibrillator for the city centre.

Poor hand-washing at Portiuncula is putting patients at risk — HIQA

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

New hygiene and infection prevention inspection reports published yesterday by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) have found that poor hand-washing practice in Portiuncula Hospital is potentially putting patients at risk of acquiring a Healthcare Associated Infection.

The end of the innocence

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

After all is said and done, after every last eulogy is recited, after every representative pays his respects, after every bit of shock etched on our furrowed brows falls away, then and only then, will two little children begin living a life with a large void in it.

Poles apart — not anymore as Torun mayor brings delegation to Galway

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Friendships forged by football fans from Galway while attending last summer’s European Championships finals in Poland have resulted in the official visit of the mayor of Torun to the city next week.

Greyhound’s waste war with City Bin hots up and moves west

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Waste management company Greyhound has announced its expansion into Galway city with the creation of 10 local jobs and promises of 50 per cent savings on household bin costs.

Parish priest urges public to be the “eyes of the gardai”

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

A city parish priest has urged the public to become the “eyes of the gardai” in a bid to help communities protect themselves from robberies and attacks.

€40 million needed to help city deal with ‘a heavy shower of rain’

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Torrential rains brought the city to a standstill on Monday morning, causing damage to vehicles and city centre businesses.

Family of late Jim Stynes help Galway organ donor commemorative garden project

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Souvenir bricks from the recently demolished stand of one of the oldest stadiums in the world are to be included in a national organ donor commemorative garden planned for Salthill thanks to the involvement of the family of the late Jim Stynes, the Dublin and Melbourne football hero who died last year.

Calm needed in advance of abortion legislation says Connaughton

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Politicians and the public should not make up their minds or pre-empt the forthcoming abortion legislation until they see the document’s wording.

Garda killing highlights need to protect frontline workers says MEP Higgins

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

The killing of Det Garda Aidan Donohue was “despicable and utterly unforgivable” and one that emphasises the need to protect those working in frontline services.

Seek support to quit smoking with UHG help

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

People who want to quit smoking - the main preventable cause of death and disability - this year can avail of support from Galway University Hospitals.

Former Mountjoy governor calls for end to alcohol companies sponsoring sporting events

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

The former governor of Mountjoy Prison is calling for a “tougher” attitude to alcohol, describing it as one of the major dangers facing young people today.

Tidy Towns volunteers sought for Saturday

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

The Galway City Tidy Towns group is calling for volunteers this Saturday to help remove fly posters and graffiti, weeding, and picking up of litter.

City woman jailed for burglary and theft attempt

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

A young Bohermore woman who stole more than €2,800 worth of cosmetics and other goods from city business premises, as well as being involved in a burglary attempt, was sentenced to 14 months in jail at Galway District Court this week.

Government must reverse decision to close Garda stations says Ó Cuív

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Shutting down 10 garda stations across Galway city and county is a “dangerous decision” which must be reversed immediately.

Nolan demands action on ‘delinquent landlords’

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

“Delinquent landlords” are the root cause of the growing problem of anti-social activity in Galway and must be made financially responsible for their tenants’ behaviour.

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