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For the first time, the M17-M18 motorway between Tuam and Gort has appeared on a road atlas. The latest edition of the Collins Ireland Road Atlas shows the road as a route under construction. It was included in a “handy” version with last weekend’s Sunday Times. Contracts for the motorway are due to to be… Read more »
PREDA is a children’s charity which works to free and rehabilitate child trapped in adult prisons and child prostitution in the Philippines. The recent typhoon has devastated thousands of families and with media focus switching elsewhere it is important not to forget that the relief effort must continue. PREDA founder and multiple Nobel Peace Prize… Read more »
The death has occurred of Bruce Catchpole, Petersfield House, Carnmore, Oranmore, Galway. After a long illness bravely borne, Bruce surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Linda, son Sam, daughter Laura, sisters Janet, Anne and Sheila, mother-in-law Barbara Grealish, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt, uncles, nieces, nephews, grandniece, grandnephew, extended family and a large… Read more »
Santa’s Little Helpers get Sparkly! Senior Infants from Scoil Bhríde in Lackagh became Santa’s Little Helpers for a day this week when they worked merrily away making special Magical Reindeer Food for all the children of Galway to leave for Rudolph and friends on Christmas Eve! The children, with the help of their parents and… Read more »
Long-range weather guru Ken Ring is predicting a frosty Christmas for Ireland this year, with the south of the country most likely to get a festive snowfall. The long-range forecaster, who predicted the country’s record-breaking July heatwave, says there will be plunging, sub-zero temperatures on Christmas Eve. He also predicted that 2014 will bring in… Read more »
The construction of the bypass for Claregalway is dependent on the Gort–Tuam Motorway being completed—this is why there is such a major interest locally in this project kicking off. It has been confirmed by senior officials with Galway County Council that the inner relief road will be constructed but only once the Gort–Tuam Motorway is… Read more »
Pictured are Cllr Malachy Noone, Martina Kinane and Cathal Moran, who were selected as Fianna Fáil candidates for the Oranmore/Athenry Electoral Area at a convention held in the Oranmore Lodge last night.
In recent months long time area representative Councillor Jarlath McDonagh announced that he would not be seeking re-election to Galway Co Council in the local elections that will be held next May. Jarlath has served the people of the area with tremendous dedication and quality service over a 28 years period. Last week Fine Gael… Read more »
by Marie Madden, Galway Independent Galway’s Tiny Dancer Lily-Mae Morrison will fly to the US to participate in a clinical trial next month, following news that she is now in remission. Judith Sibley and Leighton Morrison received the “best possible news” about the five-year old’s condition last week, with confirmation that her scans for neuroblastoma… Read more »
by Marie Madden, Galway Independent The introduction of free parking in the city centre this November could serve as a blueprint for the roll-out of a more permanent arrangement. That’s according to city businessman Jimmy Griffin, who this week said that the introduction of the scheme by Galway City Council was a result of “the… Read more »
Be a For Pete’s Sake Restaurant for a Day is a novel fundraising event in aid of the For Pete’s Sake Trust. The intention is that twenty restaurants and hotels throughout Galway city and county will give the value of dessert or a contribution towards the For Pete’s Sake Trust during the month of November. For Pete’s Sake is… Read more »
Motorists and post office managers around Galway and in other rural areas say the decision by the Government not to issue Driving Licences at local Post Officers will cause serious inconvenience to to many who will now have to travel miles to get their licence. This Friday (tomorrow) is the last day that people can… Read more »
Beautiful photo taken this evening by Marie Dempsey at 7pm while saying the Rosary at the Grotto in Claregalway Church.
