Run, jog, or walk in the first west of Ireland mini-marathon for Special Olympics
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Special Olympics Connaught is looking for women to participate in the inaugural West of Ireland Women’s Mini Marathon in Castlebar in May.
Read more ...Grifters
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
In this column last August I criticised the ridiculous economic strategy better known to us all as NAMA. I illustrated how it can never achieve its objective and how it will be a financial millstone around our necks for generations to come. It come to light in the last week that Messrs Cowen and Lenihan knew this all along but decided to carry on regardless.
Read more ...New regulations limit councillors’ junket options
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Councillors abilities to go off on junkets or make claims for conferences they may not have attended will be limited under new regulations.
Read more ...Cahergal to get major funding for flood prevention measures
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
A total of €50,000 for flood mitigation and prevention measures in Gortbeg, Cahergal, Tuam, has been allocated by the Office of Public Works.
Read more ...Swine flu vaccination clinic in Merlin Park
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
The swine flu vaccination clinic at Merlin Park University Hospital will operate on Wednesdays and Thursdays only from Wednesday February 24.
There will be no clinic on Tuesday. It is intended that some of the staff from this clinic will be redeployed to work with the school vaccination teams in County Galway.
Read more ...Greens and Labour demand City Hall reopen An Taibhdhearc
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
The re-opening of Ireland’s national Irish language theatre is vital for Galway’s cultural and artistic heritage and the Galway City Council must provide funding to make this happen.
Read more ...Treacy encourages County Galway to apply for European project funding
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Voluntary groups and education bodies in County Galway can apply for funding under a new EU initiative which aims to help raise awareness about the EU in their community.
Read more ...Arts Council allocates almost €4 million to Galway
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Galway is to receive almost €4 million in funding from the Arts Council to support theatre, dance, music, exhibitions, readings, and other performances across the city and county.
Read more ...Galway Film Centre courses
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
The Galway Film Centre is running courses in filmmaking, writing, and animation for beginners and those with some knowledge.
Read more ...Grealish welcomes progress on Milltown and Claregalway sewerage schemes
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Plans for the long awaited Claregalway and Milltown sewerage schemes are now at an advanced stage and construction is expected to start next year.
Read more ...Galway Film Centre offers new courses for beginners
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
The Galway Film Centre is running courses in filmmaking, writing, and animation for beginners and those with some knowledge.
Read more ...Galway harpist thrilled and surprised by Meteor nomination
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Galway harpist Kathleen Loughnane was “surprised and delighted” to find herself in contention with Christy Moore and Sharon Shannon for a Meteor Award.
Read more ...Securing Seamount College’s future offers solution to school places crisis, says umbrella group
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
The securing of Seamount College’s future will now offer a solution to south Galway’s secondary school accommodation shortage, according to RESCUE, the umbrella group established to campaign for the retention of secondary education in Kinvara.
Read more ...Athenry Environmental Network spring meetings
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
The Athenry Environmental Network will begin its spring series of meetings on Saturday March 13.
Read more ...Help the Lifeboat at Salthill table quiz
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
A table quiz in aid of Galway RNLI Lifeboat will take place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, on Monday next February 22, commencing 8pm.
Read more ...Arts Council allocates almost €4 million to Galway
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Galway is to receive almost €4 million in funding from the Arts Council to support theatre, dance, music, exhibitions, readings, and other performances across the city and county.
Read more ...Galway Film Centre courses
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
The Galway Film Centre is running courses in filmmaking, writing, and animation for beginners and those with some knowledge.
Read more ...Grealish welcomes progress on Milltown and Claregalway sewerage schemes
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Plans for the long awaited Claregalway and Milltown sewerage schemes are now at an advanced stage and construction is expected to start next year.
Read more ...Galway Film Centre offers new courses for beginners
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
The Galway Film Centre is running courses in filmmaking, writing, and animation for beginners and those with some knowledge.
Read more ...Galway harpist thrilled and surprised by Meteor nomination
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Galway harpist Kathleen Loughnane was “surprised and delighted” to find herself in contention with Christy Moore and Sharon Shannon for a Meteor Award.
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