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The Camino route to Santiago de Compostela has been popular with Irish walkers for many years. Croí is now looking for participants to join this challenge which will take trekkers along the Portuguese route. This path is less travelled and offers a genuine cultural experience. The trek will take place from the 21st – 28th… Read more »
Business on the Tuam Road is set for a major boost with the announcement that an expansion of Monaghan and Sons motor dealers incorporating a drive-thru Supermac’s restaurant and an enlarged Centra store is to open within weeks. The development will also see an expansion of the motor-showrooms with more than 70 jobs being created… Read more »
The contract for the new M17/M18 motorway between Gort and Tuam will be signed in January, according to Fianna Fáil Galway West TD Frank Fahey. The National Roads Authority (NRA) confirmed the news to Dep Fahey on Wednesday, with the contract to be signed with the successful tenderer, BAM Balfour Beatty. Construction will start early… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
“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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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.
Beautiful photo taken this evening by Marie Dempsey at 7pm while saying the Rosary at the Grotto in Claregalway Church.
