FF — prepare to meet thy doom

Thu, May 14, 2009

Fianna Fáil is privately admitting that the party has lost its North West EU seat, one of the few EU seats the party was certain it would be able to hold onto in the June elections.

We are independent say Independents

Thu, May 14, 2009

“This is the way the world will end, not with a bang but with a whimper.” So concluded TS Eliot in his bleak, but powerful poem The Hollow Men.

Trial of Gort stand-off shooter begins

Thu, May 07, 2009

The jury in the trial of man who is alleged to have indiscriminately fired up to 48 live rounds of shotgun cartridges during a 21-hours stand-off has heard that gardai and members of the public had been in fear of their lives.

Kitt, Ó Cuív or... Seoige for Europe?

Thu, May 07, 2009

Time is running out in Fianna Fáil’s desperate quest to find a candidate to replace outgoing MEP Sean Ó Neachtáin to stand in the North West in the European Elections.

Western Rail Corridor can be a boost to business and tourism if it gets public support, says WDC

Thu, May 07, 2009

Phase one of the Western Rail Corridor is due to get under way in September, enabling rail travel from Galway to Ennis, Limerick, and on to Cork, Tralee, Rosslare, and Waterford. It could also be a boost for business and tourism.

Galway man found guilty of dealing over €10,000 worth of heroin

Thu, May 07, 2009

A Galway man, who claimed to be the victim of a “stitch up” and that gardai had planted drugs on him, was found guilty at Galway Circuit Criminal Court yesterday of possession of some €10,000 worth of heroin with intent to sell or supply.

John Tompkins (38) with an address at 181 Castlelawn Heights, Headford Road, Galway, pleaded not guilty last Tuesday to the charges of possession of diamorphine and to intent to sell or supply the drug in the area of Woodquay on April 9, 2008.

Sawdoctor calling on Galway runners for marathon

Thu, May 07, 2009

The challenge of running some 60 marathons, and more than 2,000 miles in 43 different countries over four years might be daunting enough for most people, but not for former Sawdoctor Johnny Donnelly who is now calling on Galway runners to join him in the Dublin marathon.

An Bord Pleanala M17 decision ‘severely flawed’, says researcher

Thu, May 07, 2009

An Bord Pleanala inspector's report into the proposed M17 Rathmorrissy to Tuam motorway scheme has been criticised as being severely flawed and that it contravenes EU legislation on environmental impact assessment.

Brian Guckian, an independent researcher into sustainable transport and a campaigner, has analysed the report used by the planning board to give permission for the scheme on March 6 last and has said that it did not comply with the provisions of the EU directive on environmental impact assessment (EIA).

Balloon event to oppose Red Arrows display

Thu, May 07, 2009

The Galway Alliance Against War will protest against the air display by the RAF’s Red Arrows, during the Volvo Ocean Race stopover.

‘Strict hand hygiene’ and ‘good isolation facilities’ credited with low incidence of MRSA at Galway

Thu, May 07, 2009

The Galway Clinic has credited strict hand hygiene and good isolation facilities with maintaining a “very low” incidence of MRSA infection at the Doughiska based private hospital.

New county plan should help young house builders

Thu, May 07, 2009

The most important change in the new Galway County Council Development Plan 2009 - 2012 is that it will reduce the difficulties faced by young people trying to secure planning permission for their first home on family lands.

This is the view of Independent Oranmore councillor Jim Cuddy who was commenting on the new plan which came into force this week.

Follow the Green Dragon Route

Thu, May 07, 2009

An action-packed festival of street theatre and children’s entertainment has been planned to celebrate Ireland’s entry, Green Dragon, in the Galway Volvo Ocean Race - and its all free.

Green Dragon gets a taste of home in Boston

Thu, May 07, 2009

Supporting businesses of the Volvo Ocean Race stopover in Galway have now passed the 100 mark as the fleet prepares for the in-port racing duel in Boston on Saturday.

Community forum demands funding for better transport infrastructure

Thu, May 07, 2009

The reliance on private cars as the main mode of transport is seriously damaging the health and quality of life of people in Galway. The aim now must be to develop a transport strategy where priority is given to pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport.

Claregalway bus/cycle lane will only put lives at risk says Michael Eames

Thu, May 07, 2009

The new Claregalway bus corridor will either be a solution to the traffic congestion that has plagued the area or else it will do nothing but put lives at risk.

Painting demonstration at Kenny’s

Thu, May 07, 2009

\The artist John Dinan will give a painting demonstration at The Kenny Gallery, Liosban this Saturday at 2pm and discuss his painting technique and answer questions from the audience.

Mr Dinan lives in Cross, County Mayo where he has his studio. He qualified as an electrical engineer and after a successful business career he opted to switch to art full-time almost 10 years ago. He studied painting at the National College of Art and Design, as well as with Henry Healy RHA.

Fahy calls for Menlo and Castlegar traffic measures

Thu, May 07, 2009

Traffic calming measures on School Road in Castlegar and Monument Road in Menlo are needed as there are “major problem on both roads with speeding and being used as rat-runs”.

West’s angling industry remains under threat

Thu, May 07, 2009

The survival of the sea trout angling industry in the west of Ireland remains under threat after 20 years of debate, according to the chairman of the Western Regional Fisheries Board, Lal Faherty.