We all know that excess waster generation is bad for the environment but as individuals what can we do to try and reduce the environmental impact of our daily activities? The best option is to try and prevent waste arising where possible. Preventing waste before it’s ever created does have a positive impact – after… Read more »
Posts By: Emmet Farrell
Claregalway Leisure Centre to receive major grant
Claregalway Leisure Centre is to receive a grant of €10,000 for repair works according to Galway West Fianna Fail TD Frank Fahey. Deputy Fahey said the centre has been looking for this grant for some time and that there has been “an obvious need to carry out the proposed repair work.” He added that everyone… Read more »
Get on board for Christmas
Galway people will once again be able to park and ride this Christmas. Galway City Council has launched its Christmas Park and Ride Service, which swings into operation on Saturday 4 December at 7am. Buses will leave Galway Racecourse every 15 minutes, arriving into the Coach Station, which is located close to the Galway Continental… Read more »
HSE Cuts to Merlin Park Addiction Clinic puts Children at Risk
Galway West Fine Gael Senator Fidelma Healy Eames has called on the government not to put families and children at further risk by cutting funding to the Community Addiction Counselling Service located on Merlin Park Hospital grounds. The service provides treatment and counselling support to children and families suffering from addiction and alcohol problems, a… Read more »
PREDA Concert
“Not On Your Own Tonight – Damien Dempsey’s PREDA concert for Justice for Children at Risk in the Philippines” The powerful and passionate PREDA supporter Damien Dempsey will perform a benefit concert in Monroe’s live Music Hall, Galway at 9pm on Thursday December 16. All profits from the concert will be given to PREDA, the child… Read more »
Claregalway GAA Club November 2010 Notes
Important Dates For Your Diary. AGM’s for all clubs take place over the next few weeks and all members are asked to make a big effort to attend. The first AGM is the Ladies Club AGM on Wednesday 24th November at 8pm in the Clubhouse. The Juvenille AGM is Thursday 2nd December in the Claregalway Hotel… Read more »
A Different Path – William Corless
A different path – acknowledgement, recognition and appreciation The recent visit of Olli Rehn (European Economic Commissioner) and the hype surrounding the article penned by Morgan Kelly in the Irish Times national newspaper was another negative sounding to the mindset of the Irish nation. Some elements of the media have focused solely on negative aspects…. Read more »
Scrapping of the Minimium wage will make young people State Dependent
Dear Editor, The minimum wage came about because in the past young people working in summer jobs were too often exploited in the workforce. Now the minimum wage is the norm for some bar and resturant staff even for those with years of experience. Because of Free Education most young adults don’t enter the full time workforce… Read more »
November update from your local Councillor Jim Cuddy
Ballymurphy Crossroads I am glad to be able to welcome the great improvements that were recently carried out by the council at Ballymurphy Crossroads. This was indeed a very dangerous junction and I had made several representations to the council over a number of years to have work done at this crossroads. Lydican Wood Rd…. Read more »
Christmas Creations at Carnmore National School
Carnmore Parents Association invite you to an evening with Shirley Treston (Branch Flowers) presenting Christmas Creations. Carnmore National School. Thursday December 9th 2010 at 8pm. Tickets on the door €10 (OAPs €7) Wine & Cheese. All arrangements raffled on the night.
Claregalway Handball Club Training
The first night of training for Claregalway Handball Club took place last Sunday 14th November. The training is open to all kids 9 years and up, who are or were pupils of Claregalway, Carnmore and Bawnmore National Schools. On the first day of training over 50 children from 9-14 turned up and enjoyed the hour… Read more »
Irish-speaking Teddy Bear available in Video Paradiso
Irish-speaking Teddy tops for Christmas… Bábớgbaby Available locally at Video Paradiso, Riveroaks 091 798521 open 7 days THE WORLD’S first Irish speaking teddy bear has won top prizes throughout the world. The teddy bear is the brain child of Galway man Adrian Devane. He has also won many gold awards for this electronic bear in a variety… Read more »