Green Dragon opens up a new world for Galway students

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

Galway schools will have an opportunity to follow Ireland’s Green Dragon in this year’s Volvo Ocean Race with a specially structured educational programme.

‘On yer bike Gormley,’ McCormack tells Minister

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

The eight cent per litre tax on petrol is an “anti-worker penalty” and is “a penalty on every worker driving to work” according to Fine Gael TD Pádraic McCormack.

Watch your oil, Garda Siochana warn

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

Gardaí are warning the public to be on the lookout for suspicious activity following reports that thieves are stealing the fuel from domestic oil tanks.

Timetabling pressures influence the provision of SPHE in schools

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

A new report has found that curriculum overload, timetabling pressures and lack of status influence the provision of social, personal and health education to Junior Cycle students at post primary schools.

Budget is an ‘attack on the old and young’ says Higgins

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

The Budget is “an attack on the old who need security, and the young who need education” and removes the concept of citizenship from Irish politics, according to Dep Michael D Higgins.

Welby calls for Harney’s resignation as Health Minister

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

Mary Harney must resign as Minister for Health as it has proven “a bridge too far for her” and her position is “now untenable”.

Lyons welcomes new footpath on Ballymoneen Road

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

Roadworks are under way on the Ballymoneen Road as a new footpath is being constructed south of the entrance to Ashleigh Grove.

The work is being carried out by the Galway City Council and has been welcomed by local Cllr Donal Lyons.

Eye Cinema evacuated after pepper spray gets in vents, court hears

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

Film go-ers got more action than they bargained for when they were evacuated from the Eye Cinema after pepper spray got into the air vents during a student prank.

Mayor supports vision of Cultural Centre at Coole Park

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

The Coole Cultural and Heritage Winter Programme 2008 was launched at Coole Visitor Centre on Tuesday by Mayor of County Galway Peter Feeney.

Warrant issued for woman held in Surinam for drug offences

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

A Galway woman, who is currently being detained in Surinam for alleged drug offences, had a bench warrant issued against her at Galway District Court this week in the event she comes back to Ireland.

Nicola Black (23) with an address at 83 Droim Chaoin, Rahoon, was due to appear in Galway District Court last Monday to answer charges of drink driving and dangerous driving at Quincentenary Bridge, Galway, on March 17, 2008. However, Inspector Ernie White informed the court that her appearance had been hampered by the fact that Black is currently being detained in Surinam for drugs matters.

Brigit’s Garden braves the witch’s spell this Halloween

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

Brigit’s Garden is appealing for young chldren to come and help break the witch’s spell this Halloween, so dress up in your scariest costumes and discover the witch’s true identity. Along the way there will be some festive spooks and scares, such as the Haunted House which promises to be a scream and run for your life in the ghostly gardens! Also at the event will be some creepy creatures and characters. Not only is this an action-packed, fun, and family day out but it is also in aid of an excellent cause, “ The Haunted House is an important fund-raising event to support our education programmes”, explains Brigit’s Garden manager Jenny Beale. The Haunted House runs from 2pm to 6pm on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Tickets are availabe online at www.brigitsgarden.ie and at the door. Adult/child €8, family admission €34 (two adults and three children). For further information contact Jenny Beale on 091 550905.

Changing colours and cups of coffee

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

The White Mountains of New Hampshire are aflame this week. Trees of fiery orange and red entwined in a mix of russet and chocolate brown. The year is changing colours as the fall envelops the north east of America. “America is about to change colours politically as well,” says Theodore (Ted) S Sares, who now lives in the ‘Granite State’. He is a business consultant and also describes himself as a private investor. He would admit in a colourful burst of laughter that he is a millionaire, but he was a bigger millionaire before the financial crisis struck. Ted Sares could strike once too — and he could put together a one/two combination in the ring. He was a useful amateur light heavyweight with 130 contests under his belt. And he once closed the Digital Corporation business in Galway.

Mayor demands that ‘heads must roll’ in City Hall after High Court decision

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

Heads must roll over the recent High Court decision against City Hall on the Eyre Square renovation or else the Department of the Environment must step in and examine the way the Galway City Council is run.

Have a night at the races with Labour

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

The Galway Labour Party will hold a Race Night in The Westwood House Hotel this Saturday at 8.30pm to raise funds for next year’s local elections.

Fahey welcomes Government U-turn on income levy

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

In its second U-turn of the week the Government announced that the one per cent income levy in Budget 09 will not apply to people on or under the national minimum wage.

Galway Bay on Ice for city centre site

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

Galway Bay on Ice will return to a city centre site this Christmas, and promises to be bigger and better than ever.

Gardaí probe pub assault claims

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses following an alleged assault in a city centre pub at the weekend.

Claddagh ice rink is dangerous, says O Brolchain

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

The Claddagh Ice Rink was branded “not acceptable” by Niall O Brochain this week as fears have surfaced after 2006’s events which saw the ice rink take off and land in the Corrib!

No facilities makes recycling hard for apartment dwellers, say Greens

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

The lack of recycling facilities for people living in apartments is a major contributor to the volume of waste generated in the city according to The Green Party’s Mairéad Ní Chróinín.

Ms Ní Chróinín is the Green candidate for Galway City Central and is concerned that most people living in apartments in the city centre do not receive the same level of waste services as those living in houses.

Education cutbacks puts Irish students’ future in jeopardy says Cameron

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

The Government’s cutbacks to education is “jeopardising the future of all our children” and are “indefensible and regressive” according to Labour Cllr Billy Cameron.

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