Does Galway really need another off-licence? asks judge

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Does Galway city need another off-licence? That was the question posed by Judge Mary Fahy at Galway District Court this week following an application by a specialist wine company to open a new off-licence in the Westside of the city.

Fine Gael set to oppose any attempt to abolish waiver system

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Fine Gael councillors are set to “resist at every opportunity” any attempts to abolish or “water down” the waiver system for refuse collection, if any such proposal comes before the council’s budget meeting.

FF hopefuls sweat it out waiting for interview date

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

The major question among those hoping to become Fianna Fáil candidates in the next Local Election is when are the interviews taking place. To date they have received no answer.

The interviews for prospective Fianna Fáil candidates for the June Local Elections in Mayo were held last Friday and interviews for candidates in many of the other counties have also taken place.

Is Fianna Fáil about to cast ‘The Stroke’ adrift?

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Fianna Fail conventions will not take place anywhere in the west this year. HQ is still miffed at the scenes at the Galway West Dáil convention in 2006 and will not allow local democracy to flourish until the ‘serfs’ have learnt their lesson.

Connolly slams ‘unacceptable’ delay in opening sexual assault treatment unit

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

The delay in opening a sexual assault treatment unit in the city has been described as “unacceptable” by a city councillor.

Galway to make the election poster extinct?

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Back in the 1980s - an era we seem destined to relive given the economic downturn - you couldn’t watch children’s daytime TV without seeing what Oink! called “grinning loonies in hideous jumpers”.

Colaiste na Corribe ‘shafted’ by Department of Education, says Mayor

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

“A major setback to education in Galway” is how Mayor Padraig Conneely has described a decision by the Department of Education which will prevent Colaiste na Corribe building a much needed new school premises in Knocknacarra.

Blueshirt anxiety in Galway City East

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

While Fianna Fáil struggles to find candidates to run in Galway City West, the ‘auld enemy’ Fine Gael is having a similar problem in Galway City East.

Budget may include car parking charges hike

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Not only are ratepayers facing a likely increase from what could be Galway city’s toughest budget in more than 20 years, but motorists could end soon feel the pinch as well.

The Galway City Council meets to discuss and decide its budget on Monday December 8 and it is expected that there will be a hike in the car parking rates.

Declan McDonnell declares his independence

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Cllr Declan McDonnell will stand in the 2009 Local Elections as an Independent candidate in Galway City East, bringing to an end weeks of speculation as to whether or not he would join Fianna Fáil.

St Nicholas’ Annual Christmas Fair this weekend

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church will hold its Annual Christmas Fair this Saturday from 10am to 2pm in St Patrick’s School Hall.

Remembering a violent incident at Coole Park

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

IN MAY 1921, Margaret Gregory, widow of Lady Gregory’s son Robert, was the sole survivor of an IRA ambush at Ballyturn House, near Coole Park.

Everton academy coach for Power Soccer

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Power Soccer has confirmed the visit of an Everton academy coach to Power Soccer School of Excellence in Galway over the weekend of January 2-4, 2009.

Drama and literature at Coole

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Visitors to Coole Park this week can enjoy history, drama, and literature for all ages as part of the ongoing Coole Winter Programme.

A feast of festive music for AIDS West

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Since its beginning, the AIDS West candlelit memorial service has become a firm favourite with the people of Galway and this year, the 21st anniversary of AIDS West, they will be treated to a double helping of festive music when the award-winning choir Cois Cladaigh will perform two concerts to commemorate World AIDS Day.

Christmas with a conscience at Martine’s

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

To celebrate its Christmas with a Conscience campaign Martine’s Wine Bar is donating 100 per cent of its service charge for the month of December to Galway Simon Community, which provides accommodation and services to people in Galway who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Good Shepherd invites the flock for a good night out

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

The Good Shepherd Parish is holding its second annual social tomorrow night (Friday 28 November), at the Castlegar Sports Complex.

Craft fair this weekend

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Handcrafts Ireland will hold its annual craft fair at the Galway Bay Hotel this weekend.

Information meeting for parents of multiples

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Want to talk to someone else who has multiples? Compare notes, make new friends, have a chat or get advice?

Industrial action lifted at Portiuncula Hospital

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Industrial action was lifted at Portiuncula Hospital earlier this week following agreement between the nursing union, the Irish Nurses’ Organisation, and the HSE West.

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