Twelve months jail for burglar who terrified woman as he climbed her stairs

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

A burglar, who had put a woman in fear by creeping up the stairs towards her bedroom thereby violating her personal space, claimed that he had been asked by an associate to move furnitive, this despite the incident taking place in the early hours of the morning.

The lame excuse was given by Romanian national Marian Linguer (35), of no fixed abode but with a former rental addresss in Loughgeorge, Claregalway, who pleaded guilty at Galway District Court on Monday to the offence of entering a building at Raleigh Row, Galway, as a tresspasser with the intention of committing theft of one Fujifilm camera, €150 cash, and one Apple iMac computer, on April 22, 2011.

Coláiste Éinde to send 50 students to the Paralympics

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Coláiste Éinde in Salthill has announced it will send 50 students to next year’s paralympics in London. The students will get to experience the agony and the ecstasy of the event first hand, in what is sure to be a life-changing experience.

Man fined for sickening and humiliating assault of girlfriend

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

The case of a man who threw his then girlfriend on to a bed, fracturing her spine, before humiliating her by sitting with his genitals in her face was described as “sickening” by a District Court judge this week.

Judge Mary Fahy made the comments at Galway District Court on Monday during a hearing in which Lukasz Szutowski (27) with an address at 10 Durabaun, Roscam, denied assaulting the woman causing her harm at a previous address at Ocean Drive, Oranmore, on September 26, 2010.

Taoiseach opens €15m facelift at Bon Secours

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

More jobs are to be created at the Bon Secours Hospital due to the proposed addition of new services, the official opening of the new €15 million expansion of facilities at the Renmore hospital was told recently.

Saw Doctors and Petula Clark ‘to go Downtown’

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

The Saw Doctors will today complete filming of the video for their reworking of the classic 1965 hit ‘Downtown’, which will also feature the song’s original singer Petula Clark.

Conneely calls for removal of Occupy Galway protest

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Fine Gael councillor Pádraig Conneely said the Continental Christmas Market, which returns to the city this month, “could be in doubt” if the Occupy Galway protesters remain in Eyre Square.

Gardai appeal following spate of burglaries

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Gardai in Galway are appealing for information following a spate of burglaries which have taken place in a number of areas over the past few days.

Six Galwegians feature in latest Vanishing Ireland book

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Six Galwegians will feature in the lastest Vanishing Ireland book, Recollections of our Changing Times. In this instalment, award-winning photographer James Fennell and bestselling author Turtle Bunbury once again journey the length and breadth of Ireland to bring us an extraordinary, powerful new collection of poignant interviews from ordinary men and women who share with us their memories, providing us with an invaluable link to our past.

Bar Solo to host Guinness Area 22 ahead of Toulouse clash

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Bar Solo at the Carlton Hotel in Galway city will host a Guinness Area 22 supporters’ event on Thursday November 17, ahead of Connacht’s clash against the mighty Toulouse.

Win a weekend in Dublin with Movember

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Movember, the charity event where men grow moustaches during November to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society is in full swing, but there is a chance for Galway women to get involved too.

Connemara’s Lough Inagh Lodge wins top award

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Connemara’s Lough Inagh Lodge has been awarded one of the Irish hospitality industry’s highest honours.

New treatments in the battle against Critical Limb Ischemia

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Director of REMEDI, Professor Timothy O’Brien, is Head of Medicine at NUI Galway and a consultant endocrinologist at Galway University Hospital. REMEDI is one of Ireland’s top biomedical research institutes.

Government cuts will cause job losses and prolong recession, warns Ó Clochartaigh

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Massive job losses and even harsher future budgets is all that will result from the Government’s decision to slash €750 million from the Capital Budget.

Councillor challenges TDs to honour St Francis commitment

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

A local city councillor and former vice chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum has challenged Galway’s Government TDs to honour a commitment they gave to seek a meeting with Health Minister Dr James Reilly about the need to keep St Francis’ Nursing Home open.

Curly Bobs for that natural, organic hair colour

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Looking for a natural hair colour, but one that uses natural products, then Curly Bobs in Tuam is the place for you.

Seamount College Presents The Wiz

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Seamount College in Kinvara will present the musical The Wiz, the soul/R&B, African-American version of The Wizard of Oz.

Claregalway family sets goal to live leaner in November

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

A Co Galway student and mother of four has set herself a challenge of feeding her family on €10 a day this month.

Clifden Fashion Show to raise fund for local needy

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

This Saturday November 12 at 8pm the annual Clifden Fashion Show takes place in the Station House Theatre. This year’s chosen charity is the local Connemara branch of St Vincent de Paul. A night of fun and fashion is promised with special guest Mary Kennedy of RTE on hand to add even more style and panache to the occasion.

Winter warmers at Ashford Castle

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Before the hustle and bustle of the festive season sets in, why not treat yourself to one of three new pamper packages created at Ashford Castle for busy men and women. Discover the prince or princess package designed for you.

Mervue Order of Malta to hold craft fair

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

The Mervue Order of Malta is hosting the Galway Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday November 19. The event takes place from 11am to 5pm in the Menlo Park Hotel and entry is free.

There will be a range of Irish crafts including pottery, tasty treats, woodturning, paintings, glass work, and jewellery which will make ideal Christmas presents for all the family. While the adults enjoy a glass of mulled wine, children can get their faces painted in the special craft area and Santa will also be along to collect their lists.

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