Ó Céidigh’s new company aims to help people live independently at home

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

A new home care company, which prides itself on its kind and caring staff, was set up to meet the growing need to help people live independently at home.

Charley Boorman and Mattie Griffin to kickstart Blood Bike West next week

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Blood Bike West will be launched on Monday next in the Huntsman Inn watched on by TV star and long distance motorcyclist Charley Boorman, and acclaimed motorbike stunt rider Mattie Griffin who will entertain onlookers with a brace of astounding tricks that he has performed for audiences at his world renowned shows.

The bright legacy of a black day

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Five years ago today, this city and county was reeling from the shock that a young languages student had been attacked and murdered just 10 minutes away from the city centre. In the half decade since, the name of Manuela Riedo has become known in nearly every household in this region. More so than the dozen or so other people who has lost their lives violently in Galway city and county over the past decade or so. The memory of Manuela though has been kept strong by the randomness of the incident and the fact that Ms Riedo was but a few days into her trip to Galway. It was an incident that sent shockwaves through the region as a collective sense of shame and guilt was verbalised, as people rushed to protect the notion that Galway was a safer place to be after dark than any other. We now know that it was not, as several other serious fatal and non-fatal violent atacks in the city centre have since illustrated.

40,000 hurling fans flock eastwards for mouthwatering final replay

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

More than 42,000 Galway hurling fans are expected to travel eastwards this weekend for the All-Ireland hurling final replay in a bid to witness the ending of a quarter century of disappointment.

Funding for city cycleways at risk

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

The development of a walking and cycling strategy for Galway city was stunted yet again at Monday evening’s meeting of the Galway City Council.

Connacht Born to be successful after casual clothing partnership is announced

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

BORN Clothing has been selected as casual clothing sponsor to the Connacht Rugby squad for the 2012/13 season.

Carbon re-launches Fridays and Sundays

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

CARBON IS adding two new clubnights to its roster, as well as two new resident DJs.

Carbon on Arthur’s Day

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

ARTHUR’S DAY at Carbon features a line-up of some of the best up and coming DJs, as well as old stalwarts taking over the DJ booth from 8.30pm.

Five-exit junction needed for Kirwan roundabout says McDonnell

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

A five-exit junction must be a key feature of any plan to replace the Kirwan roundabout on the Headford Road with a signalised junction, according to Independent city councillor Declan McDonnell.

Picture Palace to open next winter

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

At a recent meeting with Solas Galway Picture Palace Teo, city councillors were told that building works are now “in full swing” at the Merchants Road site and scheduled for completion next year.

Galway honours its finest at People of the Year Awards

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

More than 400 people gathered in the Galway Bay Hotel last weekend for the presentation of the annual Rehab Galway People of the Year Awards. The attendance included Mayor of Galway Cllr Terry O’Flaherty and County Mayor Tom Welby, as well as Minister of State Ciaran Cannon and other public representatives.

Imbalanced times at Kingston lights driving motorists around the bend

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

Numerous complaints have been expressed regarding the unequal time allocated to the different routes passing through the traffic lights at Kingston which affect routes connecting Barna road to the university hospital, Taylor's Hill, the Salthill Promenade, and the Dominican Convent.

Motorists travelling on the main road are the victims of this inequality as they have shorter time allowance to cross the road compared to the traffic on either side, resulting in many complaints being reported to local councillor Donal Lyons.

Claregalway Castle to host archaeological seminar

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

A one day archaeological seminar, looking at sites of importance in the Claregalway area, takes place in Claregalway Castle this Saturday.

Attempted robbery accused sent for trial

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

A 21-year-old Ballybane man accused of attempted robbery has been sent forward for trial to next month’s sittings of the Galway Circuit Criminal Court.

Teacher charged with bounced cheque deception

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

A part-time teacher has pleaded guilty to paying for goods with bounced cheques on three different occasions.

TecSupport — the reliable partner for your IT needs

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

Is your business looking for a reliable IT partner to manage their IT setup and day to day IT issues?

Galway goals or a win will net you massive savings at Tom Dempsey Flooring

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

A Galway win or a scoring spree in Sunday’s match will net you massive savings at Tom Dempsey Flooring.

Road safety works to take place near Claregalway National School

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

Works to improve road safety close to a national school on the N18 in Claregalway will be carried out by the end of the year, according to local Fine Gael Galway West TD Brian Walsh.

Sample the hurling final fever with a family fun day at at the Oyster Festival Marquee

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

As festival fever builds ahead of the 58th Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival, join Galway’s biggest supporter party at the festival marquee on Sunday for the final day of the 2012 celebrations and to cheer-on the highly anticipated All-Ireland Senior Hurling replay between The Tribesmen and the Cats.

The game will be screened live across the marquee with a full afternoon of entertainment organised for GAA fans, seafood-lovers and all the family!

Paws 4 Thought

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

If you are looking for a pet, check out these gorgeous animals looking for homes. While we can only show you a sample here, please check our website www.galway-spca.com and have a look at all our animals. Please note home checks are carried out for all our animals, and a donation is required.

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