Funding secured for pedestrian lights on Barna Road

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Funding totalling €25,000 has been secured to provide pedestrian controlled lights on the Barna Road near Knocknacarra Cross.

Funding secured to widen Castle Park estate entrance

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

A grant of €20,000 to widen the junction at the narrow entrance into the Castle Park estate from the Castle Park Road has been approved under the 2010 Regional and Local Roads Grant Allocations.

NRG gym specials end this weekend

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Joining a gym can sometimes be a daunting experience – so why not allow NRG’s fully qualified staff and trainers to help with any queries, offer advice or put you through your paces in a free personal fitness assessment and health check.

Local primary schools to develop mini gardens

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

All primary schools in the city will receive a garden pack this week containing tools and equipment to develop a mini garden.

Craic galore next week as Seachtain na Gaeilge looms

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

It may be called Seachtain na Gaeilge, but it’s actually a 12 day celebration of the Irish language, trad music, theatre, dance, literature, sport, and food and has something for everyone, from the fluent speaker to those with no Gaeilge at all.

Ó Brolcháin welcomes plans for faster Galway-Dublin rail times

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Rail passengers might soon be able to travel between Dublin and Galway in under two hours according to Green Party senator Niall Ó Brolcháin.

Clean your dog’s dirt off the prom McNelis warns dog owners

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Those who bring their dogs for a walk along the prom should also be prepared to clean up after their pet takes a poop.

Counselling - an aid to help create change in your life

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Are issues getting swept under the carpet at your home? Are you worried about your child or teenager’s emotional state or their behaviour when you are not around? Do you find yourself in constant conflict with your spouse or children?

Cregmore Community Alert receives funding grant

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

The Cregmore Community Alert scheme is to receive a grant of €1,876 under the Government’s Community Support for Older People Scheme.

Kelly’s to officially launch bar and venue tomorrow night

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Kelly’s Bar and Venue opened its doors in July of last year, but only now have the final touches been added. The mirrors have been hung, the pheasant has been stuffed, the beer taps well and truly tested so Kelly’s is now ready to launch. The official launch party takes place tomorrow Friday February 26 kicking off at 9pm. To celebrate, Kelly’s has lined up music on two floors from two bands and four DJs and lots of giveaways. Entry is free and early arrivals will get a complimentary drink.

The Irishmen who fought for Mexico

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

In Mexico City there stands a monument to a group of Irish and German soldiers who fought and died in the brutal Mexican-American war of 1846-1848.

Man accused of harassment granted bail

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

A 47-year-old psychiatric patient accused of allegedly harassing a woman has been granted bail on the strict condition that he reside at UHG, continue his treatment, and not contact the injured party by any means.

Cheeky hotel thief jailed for fifteen months

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

A man who cheekily trespassed in a city centre hotel three times in just two days and stole more than €700 has been jailed for 15 months at Galway District Court this week.

Drink driver ploughs into roundabout before fleeing, court hears

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

A 50-year-old woman who ploughed her car into a roundabout before fleeing the scene of the accident had gone back on the drink after a relationship break-up, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Double assault accused sent for trial

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

A Newcastle man accused of assaulting two men in the city centre has been sent forward for trial.

Man sent for trial for violent disorder and assault

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

A 28-year-old man accused of allegedly assaulting a man in an attack which involved a gang of up to eight men has been sent forward for trial.

GMIT hotel school annual careers fair

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Some 30 employers in the hospitality industry from all over the country are to take part in the GMIT hotel school annual careers fair at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology on Wednesday March 3.

Learn about health care

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Respond is offering a certificate in health care course over the coming months.

There are only two classes — working and ruling, maintains legendary Scargill

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Arthur Scargill, the legendary British trade ynion leader, has lead a full and colourful life. He helped bring down Ted Heath, took on Thatcher, and dined with Khrushchev. However he was, and always will be, a fighter for the workers. Now in his seventies, he shows no signs of slowing down and his passion for politics and trade unionism remains undimmed.

Bishop not for turning, as he comes back to increased criticism

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

The Bishop of Galway returned home yesterday to criticisms that the two-day summit between his fellow bishops and the Pope at the Vatican had been a wasted opportunity for the Church to take responsibility for presiding over a culture of cover-up.

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