Cowen’s Napoleonic 100 days

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

The shock of Ireland’s economic collapse has abated. The anger is now starting to gain heat. It is disingenuous of the Government to repeat the mantra that now is not the time to look back and apportion blame, but to look forward to ways in which we can arise again. As we are all taught through the history books, it is only by looking back that we can learn and move forward. Half-hearted apologies by the Taoiseach Brian Cowen, prompted only by the prodding of RTE’s Ryan Tubridy on the Late Late Show, do no appear to wash with the electorate. Who will hold their hands up, be accountable, and take the rap?

Sailing and horse racing communities grieve tragic deaths

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

The Galway sailing and horse racing community have been plunged into a state of shock and grief following the tragic drowning of a Connemara boatsman and the death of a young up-and-coming jockey in a suspected arson attack last weekend.

Heroin drug dealer jailed

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

Heroin drug dealer jailed
Man owns up to drugs stash in sensitive area, court hears

Sponsor backs out of Galway Races

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

Long-running sponsors of Galway’s most prestigious horse race, the Galway Plate, will discontinue its support next year.

Architects queue up to design Galway Docks development

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

More than 170 architects, architectural graduates, and students already have registered their interest in submitting their ideas for the redevelopment of the Centre Pier in Galway Harbour.

Hearing date set for assault accused

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

A hearing date has been set for the man who is accused of assaulting two gardai, a woman and a juvenile.

Mounting concern among childcare providers about threat of swine flu

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

As children headed back to school this week, parents in the west are becoming increasingly concerned about the threat of swine flu.

Is it back to the drawing board for Mooneenageisha junction?

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

The Mooneenageisha Junction will have to revert to a roundabout if the alterations that are now being undertaken fail to ease the area’s chronic traffic congestion.

Shop local and help keep our communities alive and interesting

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

With the summer emitting its death rattle and the leaves falling off the trees, we are entering that time of the year when things slow down before they then plunge headlong into Christmas.

This year more than any other year, this period is crucial for the businesses that make the places we live all the more interesting. Between now and Christmas, we can make the differenc in ensuring that they survive.

Delay in Taaffes development delaying job creation in city, claims Crowe

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Objections to the redevelopment of Taaffe’s shop in Galway are preventing 100 jobs being created.

‘Vote of confidence’ for Galway as HID Global expands

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

HID Global has announced it is consolidating its electronic passport, or government passport inlay, production into one manufacturing campus at HIG Global Ireland Teoranta, formerly Aontec Teo, in Indreabhán.

By the end of 2009, the company anticipates the majority of products related to its e-passport and e-national ID business will be produced in its Connemara plant.

Delay in Taaffes development delaying job creation in city, claims Crowe

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Objections to the redevelopment of Taaffe’s shop in Galway are preventing 100 jobs being created.

Alcoholic defendants left with little choice but prison

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

The closure of Harristown House has meant that many defendants with serious alcohol addictions are now left with little or no option other than a term in prison to get the period of sobriety and the help that they need, according to a district court judge.

Panic prompts public meeting on college fees

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

The reintroduction of college fees has sparked “panic” among Galway students, according to GMIT Students’ Union president, Patrick Bonner.

Labour meeting on Yes to Lisbon

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

The Labour Party will hold a public meeting to outline the case for a Yes vote to the Lisbon Treaty on Monday September 14 at 7.30pm in the Menlo Park Hotel.

Yes side faces tough battle to win Galway votes in Lisbon campaign

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Four weeks remain before Galway must again go to the polls and decide to accept or reject the Lisbon Treaty. ‘No’ campaigners are already out canvassing the city while the ‘Yes’ side knows it needs to sell a positive message against the backdrop of economic recession.

European Commission workers to speak at Galway schools

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Secondary school students around Galway will get a chance to learn more about the working of the European Commission this week when a number of EC officials return to their alma maters to discuss their work.

Alan Browne, a former pupil of St Ignatius’ College; Eithne McCarthy, who went to Gort Community School; Olive Burke, former pupil of Portumna College; and Peter Anthony Curran, who went to St Raphael's College, Loughrea will visit their old schools today (Thursday) and tomorrow. Mary Teresa Moran, another Galway woman, will pay a visit to Salerno Secondary School, Salthill; Dominican College, Taylor's Hill; and St Joseph's Patrician College (The Bish).

Bus it, bike it, walk it, but give the car a break

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Bus it, Bike it, Walk it - Give the car a break is a new initiative from the Galway Chamber Traffic and Transportation Forum which aims to reduce the dependency on cars for transporting children to school.

City secondary students want better school bus services

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Some 60 per cent of Galway secondary school pupils are unhappy with the city’s bus service citing the lack of buses, lateness, overcrowding, and no dedicated school routes, as being among the problems.

Remand for man accused of city centre assault

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

A delivery driver accused of allegedly producing the handle of the car jack during the course of an assault has been refused bail and remanded in custody.

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