Mayor laughs as political ‘exposure’ is given a new meaning

Thu, May 14, 2009

Monty Python, in its ‘Noël Coward Song’, advised men not to “take it out in public or they will stick you in the dock”. However a recent artistic ‘addition’ to the Mayor of Galway Pádraig Conneely might do his re-election campaign no harm at all.

Brothers of Charity make it happen for people with learning disabilities

Thu, May 14, 2009

A conference celebrating the lives and achievements of people with learning dissabilities took place in Loughrea last week. The conference titled Making it happen sought to recognize the achievements of disabled people in the East Galway region.

Lucia Evans checks out the African A-List

Thu, May 14, 2009

When we think of the continent of Africa we think of countries ravaged by AIDS, corrupt governments, civil wars, famines, and poverty. This is only one side of the story. There is also vibrant cultures, music, and people determined to succeed in the business world.

Doughiska needs community centre says Nevin

Thu, May 14, 2009

The Galway City Council must deliver on its promise to build a community centre for Doughiska, the fastest growing area in the city, according to Fine Gael Galway City East candidate Barra Nevin.

Mr Nevin says a community centre for the 7,000 people living in the area is necessary as it would serve as a meeting place for community and sports clubs and act a hub for the local population. He added that the community centre needs to have changing rooms to complement the nearby playing fields in Doughiska Park.

Repairing the human brain

Thu, May 14, 2009

For decades scientists have been looking at the human brain, and trying to figure out what causes learning difficulties and conditions like autism, ADHD, and asberger's syndrome.

All paws lead to Kilconly

Thu, May 14, 2009

A dog show will take place in Kilconly, Tuam, on Sunday.

Ballinrobe Races – racing to the future

Thu, May 14, 2009

Ballinrobe Races is woven into the fabric of community and sporting life in the west of Ireland and on May 24, there will be further evidence of this when thousands will flock to the picturesque course for the first Ladies Day of the racing season. (see ad below)

People from across the country travel to enjoy the races, but there is so much more to it than that. It is a gathering of the people, a chance to trade opinions and banter on a wide variety of topics.

Roscam amenity lands to open this week says Crowe

Thu, May 14, 2009

The amenity lands located in the Roscam area of Galway city, which includes a playground, will finally be open to residents and the public from this weekend.

Defence forces invade Eyre Square

Thu, May 14, 2009

Four hundred and twenty members of the Defence Forces will converge on Eyre Square this morning at 12 noon. The troops who are being deployed to the UN mission in Chad, will be inspected by the Minister for Defence Willie O’Dea TD and accompanied by the Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Dermot Earley. The lead unit in the battalion is the Irish speaking Chéad Cathlán Cois (1st Infantry Battalion) from Galway. Also present will be Commandant Maureen O’Brien, the first female deputy commander of an overseas unit. The unit will be deployed to Chad on May 21 to replace the 99th Infantry battalion

St Finbarrs Terrace to get one way traffic system

Thu, May 14, 2009

The traffic problems plaguing St Finbarrs Terrace, Bohermore, look set to be at an end with the implementation of a one way traffic system for the area.

Plan now to protect Galway from rising sea levels says Keane

Thu, May 14, 2009

The Galway City Council must act immediately to protect houses and buildings along the Claddagh, Salthill and other areas prone to flooding across the city from an inevitable rise in sea levels.

Cregmore school launches major new development

Thu, May 14, 2009

A state of the art sports centre has been unveiled for Cregmore School, with the new construction at the Claregalway school is estimated to cost more than €500,000.

Man waves knife at taxi rank, court hears

Thu, May 14, 2009

A man who waved a three inch knife while members of the public were trying to get into taxis received a five months suspended sentence at Galway District Court this week.

Gilmore must spell out Labour’s position on the outer bypass says Fahey

Thu, May 14, 2009

Voters are entitled to know Labour’s position on the Galway City Outer Bypass, and when Eamon Gilmore visits Galway this week he must spell it out clearly.

Business should not have to endure water charges’ hike says Walsh

Thu, May 14, 2009

A major upgrade of the Terryland Water Treatment Plant will force City Hall to borrow €1.6 million, leading to a hike in the water charges rate for city businesses.

Motor neurone disease AGM in Ballinasloe on Saturday

Thu, May 14, 2009

The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association will hold its AGM at the Carlton Shearwater Hotel, Ballinaslo, on Saturday at 11am.

Dance in Kinvara

Thu, May 14, 2009

Kinvara active retirement group will hold a music and dance event at the Community Centre on Tuesday May 19 from 4pm to 6pm.

Dance in Kinvara

Thu, May 14, 2009

Kinvara active retirement group will hold a music and dance event at the Community Centre on Tuesday May 19 from 4pm to 6pm.

The woes of a first time candidate

Thu, May 14, 2009

A FIRST time candidate in any election has a lot of growing up to do. You have to be a quick learner and have some street smarts. However one thing is that people can’t blame you for wrong decisions in the past. This is to your main advantage.

Political system in the dock

Thu, May 14, 2009

The public disenchantment with politics has engendered a debate on whether our political system itself is fit for purpose. Last Friday’s Late Late Show questioned whether our electoral structure and Dáil can cope with the economic crisis.

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