Red Arrows will ‘terrorise Galway’s bird population’ says GAAW

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

When the Volvo Ocean Race was launched in Alicante, Spain, there were no flyovers by warplanes, so why should the British air force be invited to Galway?

This is the view of the Galway Alliance Against War which has raised concerns about Let’s Do Galway’s invite to the Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows to perform a flyover of Galway to coincide with the race’s stopover in late May.

Oil tanks to come down before Volvo Ocean Race reaches Galway

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Many thought it would not happen before the Volvo Ocean Race. Many believed it would not happen long after the race left Galway, but this week it was confirmed that the massive oil tanks at the docks will be taken down by the end of April.

Speed ramp in Renmore denies hundreds a bus service says Leahy

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Some 400 households in the Lurgan Park-Gleann Rua area of Renmore are being denied a bus service as a speed ramp in Murrough Avenue is preventing buses from getting into the estate.

Information meetings on new city development plan

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

The Galway City Council will be reviewing the current Galway City Development Plan and preparing a new development plan for the years 2011 to 2017.

Alcoholic sentenced for theft of Chanel No 5 perfume

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

A self-confessed chronic alcoholic with a rather expensive taste for perfume received a three month sentence at Galway District Court this week.

Sinn Féin mountain challenge fundraiser

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Sinn Féin in Galway West will hold a mountain challenge this Saturday in a bid to raise funds for the upcoming Local and European elections.

Doctor warns people with peanut allergies to be vigilant

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

People with peanut allergies are being urged to be extra vigilant when eating out following two recent deaths from food allergy in the UK. One involved a 21-year-old footballer who died after suffering a severe allergic reaction to a curry containing peanuts.

Welby brands Moycullen bypass review a ‘waste of public money’

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

“A complete waste of public money” is how Independent Cllr Thomas Welby has described a €300,000 allocation from the National Roads Authority to review the Moycullen bypass.

The review could include proposals for a completely new route for the bypass which has already gone through a rigorous and costly design process, with a figure in excess of €2 million quoted for the initial works.

Susan O’Keeffe to find EU battle a tough task

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

While Labour are poised to make gains in Galway city during the Local Elections, achieving an EU seat in the North West constituency in June’s EU election will prove a much tougher task.

City council to screen Apartment B

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

“Suspicion, fear, paranoia, and you haven’t even left the house yet. Do you think it might be time you changed the channel?”

Thieves target cars in Terryland

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

A number of items including laptops, iPods, and clothing were stolen from two cars in Castlelawn Heights over the weekend.

Man jailed for theft of €23,000 from car and dental spa robbery

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

A Ballybane man who stole €23,000 from the glove box of a local businessman’s car and attempted to steal the cash box from a city centre dental clinic has been jailed for six months.

Man gets suspended sentence for abuse of taxi driver

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Trusting and respecting your taxi driver is a lesson that was hard learnt by a Ballinrobe man who received a suspended sentence this week for “totally unacceptable” public order offences.

Johnny Belinda wins five drama festivals and soars into All-Ireland

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Galway audiences will have two last opportunities to see the awardwinning Compántas Lir production of the classic play Johnny Belinda when it is performed in the Town Hall Theatre this weekend.

Drunk driver falls off scooter while three times over limit

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

A man who fell off his scooter while nearly three times over the legal limit was fined €700 and disqualified for three years at Galway District Court this week.

The Front Door’s Monster Table Quiz returns

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

The Front Door’s hugely popular quiz nights return on Monday April 6 and punters can expect plenty of fun and great prizes.

‘I’m the only true Independent,’ says new city candidate McCabe

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Five Independents will stand for election in Galway City West for June’s Local Elections, however one of those candidates claims he is the only truly non-aligned Independent with no party past.

Who will join Ó Neachtain on EU summer ticket?

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Three candidates will compete to be Fianna Fáil MEP Seán Ó Neachtain’s running mate in June’s Local Elections. Of those, former ICMSA leader Pat O’Rourke is tipped as the likely winner.

Hair removal — the options and the choices

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Facial and body hair can cause a lot of heartache to many people. With so many methods of removal, it can also be very confusing when it comes to clearing it, so I hope the following can be of some help.

Most childcare users use a childminder

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

More than 70 per cent of parents of pre-school children who use childcare use a childminder.

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