Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Niall O Brolchain


Related Topics

In the News (Wed 23 Dec 09)

  
  99 Red Balloons - Not the Salthill War Show - Indymedia Ireland
In response to the stand being taken by the Mayor and his deputy a spokesperson for GAAW stated: “We welcome the principled stand taken by both Niall Ó Brolchain and Billy Cameron.
Their refusal to officiate at the war show indicates that there is widespread unease at allowing warplanes and British servicemen involved in the illegal war in Iraq to fly over Galway Bay.
Green Party Mayor Niall O’Brolcháin was invited by organisers to officially open the event, however he will participate in an anti-war event instead.
www.indymedia.ie /article/76741   (1135 words)

  
  Bradley coat of arms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Niall's ancestry can be traced back to Miledh or Milesius of Esbain, King of Spain, whose wife was the daughter of the Egyptian Pharaoh Nectonibus and who was the ancestor of all the Celts in Ireland.
The collective descendants of Niall are known as the Uí Néill. The Bradleys descend from Eoghan (Owen), son of Niall, through Feareadhach, ancestor of Fadhaigh anglicised Fahy, Fahie, and Fay, whose great-great-great-great-great-great-grandson was Brollachan (from the Irish "brollach" meaning "breast") from whom they derived their surname.
Niall Mór was the first that gave the name of Scotia Minor to "Scotland," and ordained it to be ever after so called; until then it went by the name of "Alba." Niall had twelve sons: - I. Eoghan; II.
www.araltas.com /features/bradley   (1989 words)

  
 Clan MacIntyre Irish Connection
The O Brolchain surname is on record in Scotland as early as 1549 in Islay, where Sir John Obrolchan held the rectory of Saint John the Evangelist.
The O Brolchains were from the Barony of Clogher in Tyrone, but later removed to Derry, in the Inishowen Peninsula of County Donegal, adjacent to Derry County, probably because of their connections with the church of Columcille at Derry.
Finn Ua Brolchan was steward of O'Donnell in 1213; and Flann Ua Brolchain was coarb of Columcille in 1219.
www.electricscotland.com /WEBCLANS/m/macintyre_irish.htm   (2786 words)

  
 Niall O Brolcháin - Profile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Niall is a seasoned environmental campaigner and is associated with a number of national environmental and healthcare organisations.
Niall is standing for election in the once traditionally conservative constituency of Galway West.
Niall is likely to pick up a significant number of transfers across the board and a good first preference vote will mean that he is in the shake-up for a seat.
www.iol.ie /~niallob/profile.html   (445 words)

  
 Niall O Brolchain / People / Home - Green Party / Comhaontas Glas
Niall is a member of the Environment Strategic Policy Committee of Galway City and is also on the Economic Development Group.
Niall has worked on many local issues in Galway as well as high profile campaigns such as the anti incineration, pro recycling campaign, the campaign for a Western Rail Corridor and the Save the Trees campaign.
Niall is involved with many local groups such as the Terryland Forest Park steering committee, Galway for a Safe Environment, Galway City Community Forum, Galway Environmental Alliance, Project 2, Knocknacarra Action Group and Parents for Choice in Birthing to name but a few.
www.greenparty.ie /en/layout/set/print/library/people/niall_o_brolchain   (161 words)

  
 The Septs of Inishowen & Donegal
The O Maolfabhails (MacFall) were Kings of Carraig Brachaidhe (related septs were the O Bruadairs, the O Coinnes and the O hOgains of Telach oge).
Conchobar [a quo clann Conchobor] Niall frasach (McLaughlin & O'Neill) O'Boyle, O'Mulbraisil, O'Quinn and O'Kenny, of the same stock as the O Cathains of Londonderry County, originally chiefs of Magh Ith in Donegal.
Finain The O Duibdiormas were the principal family of an Breadach in Inishowen.
members.aol.com /lochlan2/inish.htm   (2026 words)

  
 McAteer
Mailcoluim O Brolchain was the Bishop of Armagh (died in 1122).
A later O Brolchain, Flann, was proposed for the succession of the bishopric of Derry by the Cenel Eoghainn but was deposed in favor of another candidate.
The surname O Brolchain is anglicised in various ways, O Brollaghan, O Brillaghan, etc. This can only be a reference to the O Brolchains of Donegal, of whom Mael Brighte mac an t-saoir Ua Brolchain was an ancestor.
www.electricscotland.com /webclans/scotsirish/mcateer.htm   (4631 words)

  
 Green Party (Ireland) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nonetheless, this was a doubling of its 9 won in 1999.
Its new councillors include Niall O Brolchain, elected in Galway City and J.J. Power, elected in Naas.
The Green Party's best-known politicians are its leader Trevor Sargent and Deputy Eamon Ryan.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Irish_Green_Party   (526 words)

  
 Candidate Web Site
An initial good (so I thought) presentation defending the Connaught Waste Management Plan by MC O' Sullivan, was bit by bit taken apart by Scientists and Environmentalists.
I did a campaign plan for Niall and he asked me to be his Director of Elections.
The election happened, and during the count, Niall steadily worked his way up through the field until only 7 were left out of 17.
homepage.eircom.net /~gtc/campaign/whyrun.htm   (893 words)

  
 Irish Examiner - 2004/06/10: Old certainties changing as contest goes down to wire
Barrister Catherine Connolly of Labour was first home in the West Ward in 1999 and publican Val Hanley, a larger-than-life figure and a former Mayor of Galway, has moved over from the North-East Ward.
The upshot is that there are seven strong candidates vying for four seats, in a ward that may be redolent of the political pattern that will emerge in the city.
John Mulholland from FG has been on the council for 19 years and a bookmaker is better placed than most to predict the outcome.
archives.tcm.ie /irishexaminer/2004/06/10/story390258128.asp   (584 words)

  
 Archiseek - View Single Post - Galway's Eyre square
Thousands of individuals have also signed a petition urging that the trees be left untouched.
GEA spokesman Niall O Brolchain said: "People are horrified at the thought that so many trees in the only public park in Galway city centre are to be chopped down.
There is a general consensus that this is a crazy plan.
www.archiseek.com /content/showpost.php?p=9929&postcount=1   (213 words)

  
 Media/Statements/2002/May 13: Patricia Mc Kenna, Irish MEP, Green Party of Ireland, EU / European Union, Environment ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Speaking this afternoon at a press conference in Galway in support of the local Green Party candidates, Niall O Brolchain(GW) and Una Ni Bhroin(GE), she accused the main political parties of "chickening out on a crucial issue: the future of Ireland within the EU."
Also attending the press conference was Una Ni Bhroin, Galway East candidate for the Green Party, who said that "waste was a major election issue in her constituency and she deplored the waste policy of the current elected representatives who believe that the only solution is landfill and incineration.
Niall O'Brolchain added that, "Ireland had better come clean on waste issues as it is being taken to court by the EU.
www.pmckenna.com /media/statements/2002/02.05.13.html   (552 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Already the Green Party's Niall O Brolchain has suggested how this can be done quite easily, and if this is truly the case and not just pre-election posturing, there there are grounds for concern.
Already the > Green Party's Niall O Brolchain has suggested how this can be done > quite easily, and if this is truly the case and not just pre-election > posturing, there there are grounds for concern.
Yours sincerely Niall Callan Secretary General ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed.
lists.stdlib.net /pipermail/e-voting/2004-March.txt   (19869 words)

  
 O Parks and Playgrounds   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Perhaps you are looking for other information about another subject related to O Parks and Playgrounds.
D O W N T O W N M A R T I N E Z D R...
O [Adobe PDF]Seattle Parks and Recreation Historic Resources Plan.
easyparklocator.com /easyparklocator/category1/O-Parks-and-Playgrounds.html   (938 words)

  
 RTE News - Poll shows FF to benefit from Molloy exit
They are expected to be elected on the first count, with the poll showing 22% and 21% for them respectively.
Dana Rosemary Scallon scored a paltry 4%, on par with the Greens' Niall O Brolcháin.
Her camp insists that her candidacy was announced only days before the poll, and she could do much better on the day.
www.rte.ie /news/2002/0425/poll.html   (232 words)

  
 Green Party Leader meets West on Track in Galway
Other members of the West on Track Committee were in Dublin accepting a National award for their efforts on the same day.
Mr Sargeant who commutes daily by train from North Co. Dublin to the Dail, said he does not see why people cannot be doing the same in the West of Ireland.
Green Candidates Niall O‚ Brolcháin and Kieran Cunnane stated Galway Greens were among the first to promote a vision of what this project can achieve.
www.westontrack.com /news32.htm   (492 words)

  
 News and Events, NUI Galway
The students, with their science teacher Bernie Crawford, recently presented their interim report on Urban Foxes to Councillor Niall O Brolchain at City Hall recently where their project was used at the launch of the Inventory of Wildlife Habitats in Galway city.
Councilor O Brolcháin is Chairperson of the Galway City Development Board s Natural Environment and Waterways committee.
Once the report is finalised, the students will undertake a web-design course with DERI staff in order to create their own website and tell the world about the urban environment of Galway.
www.nuigalway.ie /news/main_press.php?p_id=196   (487 words)

  
 Galway Independent   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The protestors were addressed by City Mayor Catherine Connolly and City Councillors Daniel Callanan and Niall O Brolchain.
Local TD Michael D Higgins was unable to attend the protest due to medical problems, but his wife Sabina read a message to the crowd.
In his address Green Party Councillor Niall O Brolchain expressed his disgust with President Bush.
www.galwayindependent.com /news/834.html   (264 words)

  
 ireland.com / Today / News in Focus / ELECTION 2002
Dustin the Turkey Award for most ambitious infrastructural project: A strong contender is the Government's plan to build a fully-functioning underground public transport system, the first route of which would be up and running within five years.
The prize, however, goes to a proposed €250 million light rail tram line from Oranmore to Barna being championed by the Green Party's Galway West candidate, Niall Ó Brolcháin.
Well, unlike the metro scheme, a Luas line through Galway, which could be part-financed by EU structural funds, is - like Dustin's once mooted DART extension to Dingle - at least possible.
www.ireland.com /focus/election_2002/promises/promises1.htm   (977 words)

  
 Mayor backs plan to make Galway City a free wireless internet zone
Green Party Mayor of Galway City, Niall O'Brolchain is backing a plan to create as many freely accessible wireless internet hotspots in Galway City as possible.
Any businesses can participate, as can individuals and other organisations as well.
Niall O Brolchain is aiming to become the first IT/Computer professional to get elected to Dail Eireann.
www.niallobrolchain.ie /press_releases/wifi_zone.html   (251 words)

  
 ireland.com / Today / News in Focus / ELECTION 2002
Candidates: Margaret Cox, Frank Fahey and Eamon O Cuiv (FF); Padraic McCormack, Fidelma Healy Eames and Michael McDonogh (FG); Donal Lyons, Declan McDonnell and Noel Grealish (PD); Michael D Higgins (Lab); Dana Rosemary Scallon (Ind); Niall O'Brolchain (GP); Daniel Joseph Callanan, Sean AC Coistealbha (SF).
Last month, Sinn Féin's election constituency agent, Jim Clarke, was given a six-month sentence for allegedly assaulting a Garda detective and the party has put this down to continued official harassment.
Labour's Michael D Higgins - described as a "national treasure" at a recent literary debate in the city - seems comfortable on a rating of 12 per cent in the recent poll, while the Green Party's candidate, Niall Ó Brolcháin, scored 4 per cent.
www.ireland.com /focus/election_2002/constituencies/galwaywest.htm   (920 words)

  
 ::: u.tv :::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
It`s also thought a toll of nearly two euros will be implemented nearer Dublin if other upgrades get the go-ahead.
Councillor Niall O`Brolchain of the Green Party says it will affect the numbers of people visiting the West.
If you have a broadband connection, such as UTV ClickSilver, you can watch a higher quality version.
www.utvlive.com /newsroom/indepth.asp?id=63413&pt=n   (152 words)

  
 Construct Ireland -:- Temple Media
According to the Green Party and Fine Gael, the south Galway suburb of Oranmore could become "another Clonmel" and its new Garda station might need a "sub-aqua unit" if several planning applications on flood plains are approved.
Planning applications by the Lackagh quarry group for two housing schemes on the Oranmore flood plains could lead to serious flooding in existing housing estates, the Green Party spokesman for Galway and city councillor Niall Ó Brolcháin has said.
Fine Gael county councillor Fidelma Healy-Eames has criticised the council for relying on hydrology reports furnished by developers and has called for "urgent" enlistment of an in-house hydrologist.
constructireland.ie /news.php?artID=3002   (387 words)

  
 [No title]
Load the OS into ROM, so it can't be modified.
The box is standardised and sealed, the OS is standardised and loaded into ROM, the apps are standardised and signed with a central key held by the OS developer.
The box is standardised and sealed, the OS is standardised and > loaded into ROM, the apps are standardised and signed with a central key > held by the OS developer.
lists.stdlib.net /pipermail/e-voting/2003-June.txt   (18211 words)

  
 Galway City Council - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
This involved passing an electric current through the water, temporarily stunning the fish and allowing them to be caught.
The fish caught included trout, young salmon, perch, roach, eels and a 9lb 'predator' pike, which was resident in the canal under O' Brien's bridge.
The fish were then released upstream of the drained section of canal and into the main river.
www.galwaycity.ie /content/news2.asp?NewsCode=295&LID=0   (880 words)

  
 Sewage still going into Galway Bay is 'an embarrassment' / Latest News / News / Home - Green Party / Comhaontas Glas
Raw sewage has been pumped into the mouth of the River Corrib for the last year from a pipe on the Long Walk near the Spanish Arch and also from a pipe near the Fisheries Tower.
Green Party Galway County Councillor Niall Ó Brolcháin said today that, “It is embarrassing and disgusting that raw sewage is still being pumped into Galway Bay endangering wildlife and giving the city a bad image.
I am calling for money to be set aside in the budget as action on this issue can no longer be delayed both on health and environmental grounds.
www.greenparty.ie /en/news/latest_news/sewage_still_going_into_galway_bay_is_an_embarrassment   (366 words)

  
 RTE News - Eight authorities fail to back Dana's bid
She was proposed by Green Party councillor Niall O Brolcháin and seconded by Independent councillor Michael J Crowe.
Meanwhile, Ms Scallon's bid failed to make it onto the agenda for discussion at Cork County Council's bi-monthly meeting this morning.
News At One: Niall O Brolcháin, Green Party councillor in Galway City, says he will propose Dana for nomination at tonight's council meeting as he backs her right to contest the election
www.rte.ie /news/2004/0927/president.html   (281 words)

  
 Galway Advertiser | galwayadvertiser.ie | galwayadvertiser.com
From mid-day until dusk on Sunday, there will be a special tree planting event in the Terryland Forest Park, beside Currys electrical superstore at the Headford Road Roundabout.
People of all ages are encouraged to attend and to plant a tree for Christmas and refreshments will be provided.
Cllr Niall Ó Brolcháin of the Terryland Forest Park Steering Committee is encouraging people to attend the event.
www.galwayadvertiser.ie /dws/story.tpl?inc=2004/12/09/news/54108.html   (165 words)

  
 Campaign for Sensible Transport - Road Building
When questioned as to where the toxic ash from incineration would be disposed of he pointed out that it would be used in the building of roads.
According to Niall O Brolchain the Green Party Candidate for Galway West; "The disposal of toxic ash from incineration by including it in the material used for road building is not included in the Department of the Environment's figures for landfill.
Further Information from Niall O Brolchain - 091-528201
homepage.eircom.net /~camway/news/articles/incinerated_ash_20010925.html   (144 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.