Who will survive the race in Galway City Central?

Thu, Sep 18, 2008

In horse racing parlance it could be said that contenders are in the dip but have not turned into the straight yet and, in what has been forecast as the most competitive of all Wards, Galway City Central should prove to be the mother of all gallops.

Will Dana answer God’s calling and stand for Europe again?

Thu, Sep 18, 2008

Perhaps it says something about Irish politicians and the Irish public’s attitude to the EU that not one mention has been made in recent times of next year’s European Elections.

‘Status quo position’ on the economy and election strategies are ‘not acceptable’, Cowen tells Galwa

Thu, Sep 18, 2008

New strategies must be adopted on both the economy and in next year’s local elections as “the status quo position” and the old methods are no longer acceptable in the current climate. This was the message Taoiseach Brian Cowen delivered this week at his press conference in Galway.

Security was tight and highly visible at the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party think-in at the Clayton Hotel. Equally visible were the country’s leading Pol-Cors - eager to press the Taoiseach and his TDs on the economy, Lisbon, and Noel Grealish - and local councillors and prospective candidates, all eager to be make their presence felt for fear any of the top brass might forget them.

Galway City Central is ‘ready made’ for a Quinn comeback

Thu, Sep 18, 2008

The new Galway City Central ward is “ready made for a Martin Quinn comeback” according to the former mayor who is seeking to be a Fianna Fáil candidate in the next local elections.

Galway to Limerick trains by next May

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

It has been announced this week that the new Galway to Limerick direct train service will be up and running by May 2009.

Will the PDs be killed by fatal shots from the grassy Noel?

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

Just six years and a few months ago, Noel Grealish walked along the prom in Salthill. He strolled alone, deep in his thoughts. It was a balmy summer evening, the likes of which we can only now drool about. For that short walk, many thoughts went through his mind on this, one of the most important evenings of his life.

Claregalway to get switched on

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

The new traffic lights in Claregalway village are to be switched on tomorrow, September 12, much to the relief of residents and long suffering motorists.

Quest for honey mustard chicken sandwich saw Inverin student get hot at McDonalds

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

One drunken Leaving Cert student was ‘loving it’ at McDonald’s a little too much when he became verbally abusive to staff in demanding his honey mustard chicken sandwich.

St Patrick's Brass Band seeks new members

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

The St Patrick’s Brass Band is seeking new members for its junior and adult classes.

Man found with knife during city pub dispute

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

A Galway man, who became embroiled in an altercation at a city centre pub, had no recollection of the incident or of concealing a stainless steel knife after consuming a cocktail of alcohol and valium, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Fas applies for major changes to Mervue premises

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

Under-fire training agency FAS have is showing no ill-effects of the government cutback with an application this week to carry out major development works at its premises in Mervue.

Mulhollands to open betting office in Doughiska

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

The chain of betting shops in the John Mulholland group is set to continue with another one planned to open on the outskirts of Galway city.

Holocaust survivor to address NUI Galway Law Society

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

Nobel Peace prize winner and Holocaust survivor Professor Elie Wiesel will deliver an address via video link at NUI Galway next Wednesday at 7pm.

Gormley guidelines will not stop flood plain development, warns Higgins

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

New planning guidelines from the Environment Minister John Gormley will not prevent councillors from zoning flood plains for development, Labour TD Michael D Higgins has warned.

Dep Higgins said the guidelines will give better guidance to local authority officials but when it comes to councillors, the guidelines will not be binding.

St Nicholas’ to hold candlelight vigil to remember lives lost to suicide

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church will hold a candlelight vigil on Thursday September 18 at 8pm as part of events around World Suicide Prevention Day.

Galway Arts Festival ‘surprised’ at Crowe’s flap

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

The Galway Arts Festival said it is “surprised at the outburst” of Fianna Fáil Cllr Michael J Crowe regarding the Festival Big Top and The Saw Doctors.

The Russian enigma that is the future of Noel Grealish and the PDs

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

“I cannot forecast to you the action of Russia. It is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma: but perhaps there is a key. That key is Russian national interest.”

Let’s jazz it up at the Clarenbridge Oyster Festival this Sunday

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

Families are invited to enjoy an afternoon of jazz, dance and entertainment at the Oyster Festival marquee on Sunday from 1pm to 5pm.

Savour the atmosphere as jazz melodies fill the air and you enjoy a complimentary bowl of delicious seafood chowder and a heart-warming Irish coffee. If your “home chef” is on a well deserved day off, why not avail of the sumptuous carvery lunch available for purchase in the seated dining area.

Dangerous driver videotaped ‘drifting’ at roundabout, court hears

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

A dangerous driver, who was fined and disqualified from driving for 12 months this week, was not aware that a concerned citizen had videotaped him “drifting” around a roundabout, the Galway District Court heard.

Windsor Motors applies to build new car salesroom

Thu, Sep 11, 2008

The Ballybrit-based Windsor Motor Group has applied for permission to construct a new car salesroom at its premises on the Monivea Road.

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