Labour says no to any return to domestic water charges

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

Galway Labour has reacted angrily to Green Minister for Natural Resources Eamon Ryan raising the possibility of the reintroduction of domestic water charges.

New project seeks to preserve and promote Galway’s maritime heritage

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

The last six boats of the Claddagh fleet are to be restored to working order in time for the Volvo Ocean Boat Race, as part of a new project which seeks to preserve and promote Galway’s maritime heritage.

Tynagh Energy selects company to run massive power plant

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

Tynagh Energy Ltd has announced that GE Energy will operate and maintain the 400- megawatt Tynagh Power Plant and ensure that it complies with the highest environmental standards.

New pro-EU group to be launched in Galway

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

In the aftermath of the No vote to Lisbon many people are asking what the EU stands for, how democratic and engaged with its citizens is it, and what is Ireland’s future within the union?

Charities join forces for unique fundraising event

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

Two Galway based charities, the Galway branch of Cystic Fibrosis and the Galway Rape Crisis Centre, have joined forces to organise a unique fundraising evening in the city on October 31.

A Galway Mass for the late Seamus Brennan on Saturday

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

A ‘Galway Mass’ will be held for the late Seamus Brennan, in St Patrick Church, Forster Street Galway this Saturday at 1pm.

Could John Connolly be Ó Cuív’s successor?

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

As is traditional nowadays, the various political parties converge on a chosen hotel at an appropriate venue prior to the recommencement of Dáil hostilities.

Don’t bet on me to run again, said Callanan

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

While Independent Cllr Daniel Callanan has been on the record for the past 18 months that he will not seek re-election to the Galway City Council, the belief persists that he will be a candidate next year.

Mountbellew to host its 104th show next week

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

The 104th annual Mountbellew Agricultural Show will take place on September 13.

Clarenbridge oyster event in the tent for Chernobyl

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

This year, the Clarinbridge Oyster Festival will host the Friday night opening in association with Claren Home of Hope, Chernobyl, and Colga soccer club. As always, it promises to be a great night, held in the Festival Marquee at Paddy Burke's and music will be provided by the local Oyster Boys and big band Boogie Nights.

Ó Brolcháin appointed as a peace commissioner

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

Green Party Cllr Niall Ó Brolcháin has been appointed by the Minister for Justice Brian Lenihan as a Peace Commissioner.

Ballinasloe launches search for Queen of the Fair

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

The search has begun in Ballinasloe for a new Queen of the Fair ahead of the Ballinasloe October Fair, which takes place from October 4 to 12.

Protect the trees on Salmon Weir Bridge, says Ó Brolcháin

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

While Cllr Michael J Crowe may be ‘sick of trees’, one man who certainly isn’t is Green Cllr Niall Ó Brolcháin, who is concerned about the future of trees near the Salmon Weir Bridge.

Cuddy raises concerns about new Oranmore roundabout

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

Oranmore Councillor Jim Cuddy has expressed serious concerns regarding the proposed location of a roundabout by Galway County Council at the Beal an Bradán bridge on the Oranmore-Maree Road, which he claims will encroach on the land and gardens of local residents.

Sadness at death of Poor Clare sister

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

Sr Agnes Horgan of the Poor Clares Nun’s Island, died on August 21, having undergone heart surgery on the August 13.

Renmore History Society to examine The Da Vinci Code

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

Dan Browne’s The Da Vinci Code enraged the Roman Catholic Church with claims that Christ was a married man, while historians warned that the book is not based on factual, reliable evidence.

Perlico’s success based on customers saving money

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

From its humble beginnings in 2002, Perlico has really accelerated competition in the telecommunications industry — It is now the confirmed number one alternative to Eircom and has in the process saved its customers millions of euro every year.

Government accused of snubbing one in six second level students

Thu, Sep 04, 2008

The needs of the most disadvantaged students in local second-level schools are not being taken seriously by the Government, Galway West’s Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson for Education has claimed.

Couple die as blaze rips through mobile home

Thu, Aug 14, 2008

The community in Ballinasloe was in shock yesterday when they awoke to the news that a married couple had lost their lives in a fire which tore though their mobile home in the middle of the night.

Travellers and the flame

Thu, Aug 14, 2008

The Travelling community are no strangers to hardship. And tragedy. And fire. The relationship between their beliefs and the spiritual power of fire and its ability to cleanse out past tragedies is well documented. The use of the flame to burn homes and vehicles in which someone has died has long been a custom.

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