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.”
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...Council defers webcasting of city meetings
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
Members of the Galway City Council this week deferred the idea of broadcasting their monthly council meetings for the public at large to view because they said the cost is too high and the time is not right.
The €30,000 project that would see the monthly city council meetings broadcast live on the internet was put on hold this week after council members voiced their concerns over whether the cost of such a venture could be afforded at this time.
Read more ...Penny in line to be named top pussy in Ireland
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
In preparation for World Animal Week, hundreds of proud owners have entered their pets into Pedigree and Whiskas search for Ireland’s best loved dog and cat.
Read more ...Galway Surfers to paddle the prom to support the lifeboats
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
The Galway Surfers group will take to the water in Salthill this Sunday at 3pm for Paddle on the Prom, an event to raise much-needed funds for the Galway Lifeboats.
Read more ...Two men released following explosives seizure
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
Two men who were brought in for questioning by gardai in relation to the seizure of nearly 18kg of industrial explosives in Oranmore last weekend have been released without charge and a file is now being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Read more ...Ó Brolcháin welcomes guidelines to protect the ‘Heart of Galway’
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
Business and shopping in Galway’s city centre is set to receive a boost and a new lease of life, according to Green Cllr Niall Ó Brolcháin, under the proposed new planning guidelines.
Read more ...Drink driver who smashed into three cars is banned for six years
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
A Rahoon woman, who was nearly three times over the legal limit, received a six-year disqualification after smashing into three parked vehicles in Spiddal village while drunk behind the wheel of her hired car.
Read more ...Gangsters, cowboys, and coyotes - new American themed bar opens tomorrow
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
Hanging out with gangsters and cowboys in Galway is par for the course if you are at a Fianna Fáil meeting, but put some coyotes into the mix, and give it an American theme, and suddenly you are into something completely different.
Read more ...New recruitment company focuses on hospitality recruitment in the west
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
FnB Solutions is a recruitment agency catering exclusively for the hospitality industry in the west of Ireland. Nigel Murray, FnB’s founder, believes that the west of Ireland has needed this service for a long time.
“Hospitality is a huge business in Ireland and with restaurants, bars, and hotels constantly trying to maintain profits in an increasingly competitive market. They’re finding it harder than ever to find the right staff that will stay and add something to their business.”
Read more ...Gluas talk costs... millions
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
The long-awaited feasibility study into a light rail system for Galway will begin this day next week it was announced on Monday.
Read more ...Put back road safety signs, says McDonnell
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
The road safety signs which were along busy main roads in the city must be re-erected as they play an important role in getting drivers to take care, according to PD Cllr Declan McDonnell.
During his time on the National Safety Council, Cllr McDonnell secured funds to erect a series of hard hitting road safety signs around the city. The signs were mainly concentrated around the motorways on the east side entering the city.
Read more ...No crucifixion for restaurants who sold drink on Good Friday
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
No alcohol means no alcohol, especially on Good Friday as nine Galway city centre restaurants found out after they were summoned to appear at Galway District Court this week.
Read more ...Labour moves to protect Corrib Park green area
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
The popular Green area in Corrib Park looks set to be protected from any development as Labour councillors will seek to have the land rezoned following legal advice.
Read more ...Galway Social Space is up, running, and waiting
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
The Galway Social Space, the city’s new and independently run community and cultural centre, recently opened on 24 Middle Street, and has a packed programme of activities for September.
Read more ...Galway Filipino community to hold annual family day and sportsfest
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
The Galway Filipino Irish Community will hold its annual family day and Sportsfest event on Sunday September 21 at Áras Bothar na Trá, Dr Mannix Road, Salthill.
Read more ...Galway fairtrade company helps special needs children in Gaza
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
A Galway-based company set up to sell Palestinian Fairtrade olive oil in Ireland is supporting a special needs school in Gaza with funds to purchase speech lab equipment.
Read more ...Get in shape with Fitness 2000 and Shapes for Women
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
Fitness 2000 and Shapes for Women in Loughrea believes that exercise is not only essential for a healthy body but a healthy mind too. Doctors and healthcare practitioners are prescribing exercise more and more as only 30 minutes activity per day can effectively improve the quality of your life. It can lower the risk of diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity, and many other serious illnesses.
Fitness 2000, now in its eighth year of business, is a state of the art health and fitness club. The professional ability of staff ensures your health is in the best hands. The facility is conveniently located on the Bullaun Road just off the Loughrea bypass, 600 metres on the left. Free fitness evaluations, including body fat and blood pressure checks, are available, as well as nutritional advise and weight loss tips. Highly qualified fitness instructors design personalised training programmes which can include sports specific, rehabilitation, and weight loss among others. Client care is a top priority and instructors are always available to motivate, support, and answer any queries you may have.
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