Land Cruiser tops king size 4x4

Toyota's big Land Cruiser VX had a high power and size reputation among 4x4 drivers. Now the company has lifted the expectations for the giant of 4x4s with a new more powerful engine for the Land Cruiser and some extra...

• Peugeot Citroen unveils zero emissions van
• Audi A3 to bring fresh technology and pleasure
• Ford goes green with Eco-Driving Programme

In Cinema - 7th May 2008

This week we review: Speed Racer What Happens in Vegas Doomsday

• Ben's "Club 0a2" Top 10
• Turning Japanese
• Club list - 7th May 2008
• Bow to the king of comedy cool
• Laughter Lounge triple bill

Unique country residence in Oranmore

Redwoods Mansion, Oranmore, Galway This four bedroom split-level well-proportioned house has spacious rooms with a level of luxury from one room to the next.

• Large country residence
• Well presented residential property in Loughrea
• Spectacular property with sea views

Single And The City

Needling doubts about Chinese medicine

Marie Madden was an alternative therapy sceptic, until a trip to Marguerite Fallon's acupuncture clinic forced her to rethink her stance on the issue.

• Pucker up!
• Charity is in the bag
• Turn back the clock

Measurable benefit to equality in the workplace

Deirdre O'Shaughnessy speaks to Niall Crowley, CEO of the Equality Authority, in advance of the authority's visit to Galway.

• Sweeney Oil joins forces with Esso
• Galway fourth in investment survey
• Blooming Marvellous

Fixed Easter holiday

Dear Editor, A recent article stated erroneously that the amicable society did not seek a FE but rather a fixed Spring State holiday without consulting the churches.

• The sheep are in the field, not at the polling station
• Give people more time to understand Lisbon Treaty
• Shopfronts and Seveso

Stop and go road 'improvements' do nothing for motorists

While Galway City Council announced 'improvements' to Galway's road networks last week, it must seem to most motorists that, rather than alleviating the daily traffic woes, the council is bent on creating further barriers to traffic free flow.

• Time for 'yes' side to gear up
• New PD leader will require a strong hand
• Preparing for Accident and Emergency
• Time to start examining our own finances
• Decide now if you want someone to gain later
• Investment in research must be continuous and consistent
• Could lack of traffic planning scupper harbour plans?

Cup hopes slim as Connacht wrap up campaign against the Ospreys

Connacht end their Magners League season this weekend at the Sportsground when they take on EDF Energy Cup Champions, the Ospreys on Friday evening (Kick off: 6.30pm).

• Sport Matters - 7th May 2008
• Connacht get the blues as Heineken Cup hopes all but dashed
• Skip Pass - 7th May 2008

Cnuasach Amhrán le Ciarán Ó Fátharta

Ciarán Ó Fátharta - Amhráin is teideal do chnuasach nua d’amhráin Chiaráin Uí Fhátharta, curtha in eagar ag Síle Denvir agus foilsithe ag Cló Iar-Chonnachta.

• Foglaim Chun Cniotáil in Iarsmalann na Gaillimhe
• Cúrsa Polannaise

Coastal Protection Programme announced

Details of the coastal protection programme, 2008, were announced last week by Minister of State John Browne.

• Meeting on jetski ban
• Team Ireland boat ready to go
• Me and the Sea - Adrian Phillips, Lifeboat helmsman
• Joie de Vie wins the Conneely Cup
• On the horizon - 7th May 2008