Claregalway bus/cycle lane will only put lives at risk says Michael Eames

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Claregalway needed a bypass to solve its severe traffic congestion problems not a bus/cycle lane and with 40,000 vehicle movements per day, it would be risking lives to cycle or let a child cycle to the village schools.

Success for Compántas Lir as Johnny Belinda wins silver in All-Ireland drama finals

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

The Claregalway-Carnmore drama group Compántas Lir were celebrating this week after their production of the classic Elmer Harris play Johnny Belinda finished second in the All-Ireland drama finals in Waterford.

Book launch in Charlie Byrne’s

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

A NEW book, examining how the Celtic Christianity of Ireland and Scotland, came under pressure from Rome as the Papacy sought to expand its influence, is to be launched in Galway.

The Globalisation of God - Celtic Christianity’s Nemesis (Aisling Publications)by Dara Molloy will be launched in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop tomorrow at 6.30pm by Labour Party president and Galway West TD Michael D Higgins.

Born to be stylish

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Born, Galway’s newest lifestyle store, will open at Newtownsmith tomorrow (Friday).

Gort school children have their say on human rights

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

The winner of the 2009 Young Social Innovators Challenge for primary schools in the Gort area, organised by Transition Year in Gort Community School, will be announced on Saturday.

Government bodies stand accused of halting Galwegians’ proposed development

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Galwegians RFC’s €16 million development has met another stumbling block with An Bord Pleanala refusing planning permission for the club’s new grounds at Brownville.

Credit card scammer jailed for fourteen months

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

A total of 14 months jail has been imposed on a man who failed to contest charges of credit card fraud at a city centre hotel nearly three months ago.

Galway man seeks murder conviction appeal to be heard by Supreme Court

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

A Galway man who was convicted of murdering an elderly woman more than 25 years ago has applied to have his appeal heard by the Supreme Court.

Leahy asks if Galway has a traffic plan to deal with Volvo Ocean Race

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

The “intolerable and unacceptable” levels of traffic congestion in Galway are leading to fears that “adequate plans” to cope with the large numbers of visitors expected for the Volvo Ocean Race do not exist.

Galway’s bar staff battle it out for glory

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

There is going to be an almighty rumble in the jungle this Bank Holiday Monday night — May 4 from 8.30pm at Central Park, as some of Galways finest bar staff take part in the first heat of Central Parks cocktail competition "Shake Off", at the club.

Water pipes installation ruined Mervue green area says O’Flaherty

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

The way the green area between Parnell Avenue and Tone Avenue Mervue has been left, following the installation of the new water pipes, is “nothing short of a disgrace”.

People, not Government, must have the right to cut turf says Ganley

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Government restrictions on the right to cut turf must be removed so that people have the freedom to cut their own turf, for their own use, on their own land, except in very special circumstances.

Nevin asks where is Garda HQ for Renmore

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

An increase in antisocial behaviour and the activities of boy-racers make a Garda HQ for Renmore - promised more than three years ago - a necessity.

Free information evening on insulation grants in Clifden

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

National Energy Assessors will hold a free information evening in the Station House Hotel, Clifden on Tuesday May 5 at 8pm.

Car boot sale in aid of Renmore Gymnastics Club

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

The Renmore Gymnastics Club will host its annual car boot sale this Bank Holiday Monday from 10.30am to 2.30pm.

HSE accused of ‘going overboard’ preparing for Tasoiseach’s Galway visit

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Galway city central ward independent candidate Mike Cubbard has lashed out at the HSE for what he alleges was its “lavish spending” for the recent visit of Taoiseach Brian Cowen to University Hospital Galway.

Joe Éinniú collection donated to NUI Galway

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Audio-visual material, sound recordings, images, and documents concerning Joe Éinniú, one of the greatest of all sean nós singers, was presented to NUI Galway this week.

Table quiz in aid of cystic fibrosis

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

A table quiz in aid of the Galway Hospital Cystic Fibrosis fund will be held at Crowe’s Bar, Bohermore on Friday May 8 at 8.30pm.

Extra two months for letting off hotel fire extinguishers

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

A young man with 44 previous convictions will have to spend an extra two months in jail for letting off fire extinguishers at a Galway hotel during St Patrick’s Day celebrations.

Widely hailed beauty serum goes on sale today

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Women interested in snapping up No7’s Protect and Perfect Intense beauty serum are advised to rush to Boots pharmacy before stocks run out.

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