Snakes and rape victims being told to go quietly — nothing’s changed

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

The more things change, the more they stay the same — 1500 years after they were expelled from this country, exiled snakes and their descendants have broken their silence on the move by Welsh churchman St Patrick to drive them from this country.

Man jailed for eighteen months for threats to Brothers of Charity workers

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

A man who once held a senior position with the Brothers of Charity told Galway District Court how he had been “utterly terrified” when a disturbed client, who claimed to have suffered institutional abuse, arrived at his home and threatened to break his legs and shoot him.

Referral to EU must not delay work on bypass says Fahey

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

The referral of the Galway City Outer Bypass to the EU Court of Justice should not delay the bypass proceeding to the preliminary tender stage according to Galway West TD Frank Fahey.

Galway to mark International Day Against Racism

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Galway city will mark International Day Against Racism with an event in the Amnesty International Café, Middle Street, tomorrow from 4pm to 6pm.

France, Belgium, USA, Dubai — register shows full extent of Fahey’s international property holdings

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Most Galway TDs own some property or land in Galway city or county, but unlike Fianna Fáil TD Frank Fahey, none of them owns property in France, Belgium, the USA, or Dubai.

Loughrea bids for €5m in sustainable travel funding

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Loughrea has been shortlisted for a new sustainable travel initiative which will see €5 million awarded to one town for the development of sustainable transport infrastructure.

Loughrea is among 11 towns shortlisted for funding under the Smarter Travel Areas initiative, a programme developed by the Department for Transport as part of its drive for sustainable travel and transport across the country. In line with the SmarterTravel Policy, launched in April 2009, the competition seeks proposals that outline various actions to help achieve this vision.

Galway to go for a blackout next week?

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Could Galway be in for a blackout next week? The Minister for the Environment John Gormley certainly hopes so as he is calling on Galwegians to take part in Earth Hour 2010.

Galway Film Centre to host information evenings on ID Projects

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

The Galway Film Centre will hold two free information evenings for community groups that would like to take part in the ID Projects programme.

Claddagh School’s website proves big hit with global web browsers

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

The Claddagh National School’s website has enjoyed more than 3,600 hits from web users from more than 70 countries across the globe in its first year in existence.

Galway Choral Association seeks new members

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

The Galway Choral Association is seeking new members to take part in its special summer concert when it will perform with Wyoming’s Casper Civic Chorale in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church on Friday June 11.

Ryan Hanley consultants to conduct study of Clare River and flooded areas

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Ryan Hanley Consulting Engineers is to carry out a comprehensive study of the River Clare and the Lisheenavalla, Claregalway, Caherlea, and Ardskeaghmore areas following the winter floods.

The study of the River Clare will be carried out over a three month period and Ryan Hanley Consultants will be in touch with Office of Public Works officials over that time. Any remedial work which must be carried out as a result of this study will be undertaken by the OPW and all work should be completed before the end of the year.

Galway acts chosen for new band competition

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Galway bands Disconnect 4 and The Coonics, along with Identity Parade, who have strong Galway connections, have been chosen to take part in the inaugural Tiger Untamed band competition.

Fundraiser for Milltown man with acquired brain injury

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

A fundraising drive to raise money to help a local man who has an acquired brain injury will kick off on Sunday March 28 at 5pm at Milltown Community Centre.

Galway Christian Community Night Vigil Service

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

The next Galway Christian Community Night Vigil Service takes place in the United Methodist Presbyterian Church at Victoria Place tomorrow at 10pm.

Most carers say their loved one’s needs are ‘overwhelming’

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

More than three out of four family carers say their ageing loved one’s needs are “overwhelming”, according to a new study, just published.

Tall tales and growing gardens for Galway Childminding Week

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

A variety of events for childminders and children will take place in Galway next week as part of Galway Childminding Week, an initiative of the Galway City and County Childcare Committee.

Radio series to profile the foreigners who love speaking as Gaeilge

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

It has often been noted about many of the Viking and Norman families that came to Ireland in the Middle Ages that once they settled down they became “more Irish than the Irish themselves”.

We do not have to go back as far as the 1100s to see that in action as it continues to happen in Ireland today. Foreigners continue to embrace the Irish language and culture with a passion that puts the rest of us to shame. Indeed it is those from abroad who will help keep Irish alive.

Lecture on Irish history at city museum

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

STEVEN ELLIS, a leading expert on Tudor Ireland will deliver a public lecture on how The English Pale and partition have affected Irish history next week.

Chance exists to reduce speed limits in rural Galway says Connaughton

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

New speed limits on the outskirts of many villages and small towns and a reduction in the 80kph speed limits on county roads must form part of the new Road Traffic Bill.

A Cajun concert for children

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Cajun music developed in Louisiana among the French setters who moved there from Quebec after the British took over Canada.

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