Galway-based Liberian charity seeks help for blind

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

A Galway-based Liberian woman who runs a charity for blind people in her home country is appealing for support from the people of Galway over the festive period.

Fancy some free maths grinds as your Christmas pressie?

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

A company set by a Galway woman and her Cork partner - which provides an interactive online revision aid for ordinary level maths students - has just launched a nationwide giveaway of free introductory memberships for Leaving Certificate students.

Truck owner fined more than €5,000

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

The owner of heavy goods vehicles was fined more than €5,000 at Galway District Court this week for failing to have the proper carriers licence in place and failing to pay road tax.

More than 180 licensed premises signed up for Designated Driver campaign

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

More than 180 licensed premises in Co Galway have signed up for the Coca-Cola Designated Driver Christmas Campaign.

VEC literacy project shortlisted for awards

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

A Galway VEC literacy project aimed at the fishing industry is among the shortlisted nominees of the 2008 Adults Continuing Education awards.

HSE urges people to be good neighbours this winter

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

The HSE is urging people to be good neighbours this winter, especially to check on older people in their neighbourhoods.The call comes from Chris Kane, the spokesperson for the HSE West’s winter initiative team.

Design and decorate your home with La Maison Chic

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

For Christmas, La Maison Chic is offering you its classic interior design consultations gift voucher. Or why not visit the showroom in Oranmore for unique gifts, candles, throws, lighting, and more. You are guaranteed to offer a one of a kind present from a range of exclusive suppliers.

Public outcry at poor state of local roads

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

Residents in Lisheenkyle, Castlelambert and Raheen have to contend with burst tyres and damaged vehicles because of the poor state of local roads.

White Christmas for our troops in Kosovo

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

Many west of Ireland members of the army will spend Christmas overseas and were delighted to get a visit from An Taoiseach Brian Cowen yesterday (Monday).

Mary McPartlan to be part of Culture Ireland delegation to major New York conference

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

The Galway based folk singer and producer Mary McPartlan has been selected as part of Culture Ireland’s delegation to attend the APAP Conference 2009 which will be held in New York.

The conference is an annual showcase of the best of international performing arts and is produced by the Association of Performing Arts Presenters in the US. It is the largest gathering of performing arts influencers, presenters, decision-makers, managers, and artists in the world and takes place at the prestigious Hilton Hotel, New York.

Man threatens to burn down Galway Rape Crisis Centre, court hears

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

The staff at the Galway Rape Crisis Centre were forced to lodge a complaint with gardai after a Connemara man made 17 nuisance calls and threatened to break every window and then burn the centre down, the Galway District Court heard last week.

Knocknacarra Action Group demands council ‘rethink’ over halting site plans

Thu, Dec 18, 2008

An angry group of Knocknacarra residents are calling on the Galway City Council to clarify details on a proposed traveller halting site on Ballymoneen Road, which they say contradicts the 2007 council’s framework study of the area.

Man jailed for urinating on solicitor’s sofa

Thu, Dec 18, 2008

An alcoholic who wandered into a solicitor’s office and urinated on a sofa as well as making a nuisance of himself at UHG was sentenced to six months in jail at Galway District Court last Monday.

Westside youth and Macnas to benefit from company’s move to new premises

Thu, Dec 18, 2008

Macnas’ move to new premises in Westside is not just a boost for the company, it is also a boost for the youth of the area as it will get them interested in and working with one of the leading arts organisations in Ireland.

Heart charity sets birthday challenge

Thu, Dec 18, 2008

Local heart charity Croi is urging people to celebrate their big birthdays next year by embarking on a charity challenge.

Fourth death threat made against GAAW’s Niall Farrell

Thu, Dec 18, 2008

Niall Farrell, the PRO of the Galway Alliance Against War, received a death threat when he answered his phone on Tuesday - the fourth such threat in nine months.

Druid production of The Cripple of Inishmaan to open in New York tonight

Thu, Dec 18, 2008

Druid’s production of The Cripple of Inishmaan by award-winning writer/director Martin McDonagh opens in the Atlantic Theatre New York tonight.

Local volunteers set up bee keeping training projects in Malawi

Thu, Dec 18, 2008

Local volunteers who set up training projects in bee keeping and honey production for farmers in southern Malawi in Africa recently returned from a five week assignment there assessing existing projects.

Man charged with Glenamaddy murder

Thu, Dec 18, 2008

Gardaí are continuing to appeal to witnesses following the murder of a 20-year-old man in Glenamaddy in the early hours of Monday. A man has been charged with murder, and with assaulting another man, in the wake of the incident.

Small Crane scheme rejected again

Thu, Dec 18, 2008

The Galway City Council’s Planning Strategic Policy Committee has rejected a revised version of the Small Crane Enhancement Scheme - a decision which has been welcomed by local residents.

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