Dolan’s to hold summer art auction this weekend

Thu, May 13, 2010

Dolan’s art auction returns to the Marriott Hotel on the Headford Road, Galway, this weekend, with a very interesting and varied collection of paintings and sculptures.

Get the truck outta here

Thu, May 13, 2010

The heart of Loughrea needs its arteries unclogged according to local Fine Gael representatives Sen Ciaran Cannon and Cllr Mogie Maher, who have called for a ban on heavy goods vehicles in the town centre.

The pair said this week that the town centre is still experiencing heavy HGV traffic almost five years after the completion of the bypass, and both traders and shoppers have asked that a ban on HGVs be put in place.

Hospital consultants get on their bikes for charity

Thu, May 13, 2010

Two Galway hospital consultants will embark on a novel fundraising drive next week when they begin a 1,000 mile cycle to Russia.

Safety measures to be erected at Cregmore Cross next week confirm Fahey and Noone

Thu, May 13, 2010

Variable message signs alerting drivers to their speed will be erected at Cregmore Cross next week, according to Dep Frank Fahey.

Dep Fahey said this week the Galway County Council has informed him of its plans to erect the signs at the junction as part of a traffic calming programme following the recent crash which saw a lorry career into several cars in the parking area at the front of Cregmore National School.

Victim left for dead after ‘savage’ attack

Thu, May 13, 2010

A young third level student and part-time barman who had everything to live for had his life turned upside down after being left for dead in a laneway following a savage attack almost nine years ago leaving him with permanent facial paralysis.

One of his attackers, 34-year-old John Quigley with an address at 31 Mullacreevie Park, Armagh, was this week sentenced to six years at Galway Circuit Criminal Court. Quigley, who had been living at Carn Ard, Circular Road, at the time of the offence, pleaded guilty to intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to James Curley on August 26, 2001. The court heard that although Quigley had been arrested the following day he was soon granted bail and absconded to Northern Ireland. Despite persistant efforts by gardai it was not until November 2009 that Quigley was arrested on foot of an extradiction warrant and taken into custody.

Happy end to a story worthy of Hollywood star

Thu, May 13, 2010

When Bish student and Galway's Secret of Kells Oscar nominee Evan McGuire took to the red carpet in Hollywood a few months ago, little did he know that a real story of friendship worthy of a movie would unfold before his very eyes in the coming months.

Quality pet foods delivered to your door

Thu, May 13, 2010

Do you find it hard to get to the pet store? Is the recession biting? Let locally owned Galway Pet Foods take care of you and your pets with affordable prices, and a friendly and fast delivery service that will cater for all your pet needs.

Drámaí na Gaeilge 1975 - 2009

Thu, May 13, 2010

Cuirfear an-spéis anseo san iarthar i Playography na Gaeilge, bunachar sonraí idirlín ina bhfuil teacht ar eolas cuimsitheach faoi gach dráma Gaeilge a léiríodh don chéad uair sna blianta 1975 - 2009.

Todhchaí na Gaeilge sa Spidéal

Thu, May 13, 2010

Tionólfar cruinniú poiblí i Scoil Éinne, an Spidéal, Dé Céadaoin seo chugainn, 19 Bealtaine, ag 8.30in, chun plé a dhéanamh ar ullmhú plean Gaeilge don Spidéal.

Tá an cruinniú dírithe ach go háirithe ar thuismitheoirí óga, ionadaithe óna heagraíochtaí pobail agus ar an mórphobal trí chéile. Is é Comhlacht Forbartha an Spidéil atá ag eagrú na hócáide seo, chun deis a thabhairt don phobal páirt a ghlacadh sa phróiseas. Beidh an cruinniú ag díriú freisin ar thorthaí shraith shuirbhéanna a d’eagraigh an Comhlacht Forbartha ar úsáid na Gaeilge sa Spidéal.

Portiuncula’s emergency department at risk of cuts

Thu, May 13, 2010

If Portiuncula Hospital’s emergency department has its opening hours scaled down then University Hospital Galway which is already “bursting at the seams” will be forced to deal with the overflow.

Cell by dates

Thu, May 13, 2010

Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a genetic skin disease where blistering occurs on the skin and on internal linings such as the mouth and the intestines. It is believed to occur in an estimated one out of every 50,000 births worldwide. Those affected are often described as ‘butterfly children’ as their skin is as fragile as a butterfly’s wings.

Galway to celebrate Africa Day

Thu, May 13, 2010

Africa Day falls Tuesday May 25 and to celebrate African people and culture, there will be an exciting programme of sports, music, film, and educational events taking place in Galway city.

Cappataggle NS to retain special needs assistant

Thu, May 13, 2010

A primary school in the Ballinasloe area got good news recently with the announcement that it is to retain its special needs assistant.

Indiana choir to sing for AIDS West

Thu, May 13, 2010

The University of Southern Indiana Chamber Choir and the Rowan Tree Irish Traditional Band will perform a free concert at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church on Saturday May 15 at 8pm.

Singles in the City

Thu, May 13, 2010

At the photocall to announce details of ‘Singles in the City’ were (l-r) Sara Kate Hurley, AnotherFriend.com, Ger McTague and Jayne O'Toole of The Dáil Bar.

Friends in low places…

Thu, May 13, 2010

“I might have appointed somebody but I appointed them because they were friends, not because of anything they had given me...”

(Brian Dobson interview with Bertie Ahern, September 27, 2006)

Nolan welcomes council takeover of three east side estates

Thu, May 13, 2010

Residents in three east side estates will be able to contact the Galway City Council about maintenance for their area now that the council has taken the neighbourhoods in charge.

At Monday’s city council meeting, councillors voted to approve the council taking in charge Sceilg Ard, Tur Uisce, and An Fiodan. Ashbrook on the Tuam Road is scheduled to be taken in charge later this year.

Could Ireland’s next general election mirror the drama of Britain’s?

Thu, May 13, 2010

Political anoraks will have enjoyed - and indeed are still enjoying the fallout from - the past month as the first genuinely competitive British general election since 1992 has played out.

It’s the quiet ones you have to watch

Thu, May 13, 2010

Michael J Crowe is set be elected the Mayor of Galway city on Monday June 21, but the Bohermore man should watch out as his fellow Fianna Fáil councillor Peter Keane could also have his eye on the position.

Outspoken councillors to lead new board to improve city’s drinking water

Thu, May 13, 2010

The city’s two most outspoken and controversial councillors have been elected to a new board which will work to improve the standard of Galway’s drinking water.

At Monday’s city council meeting Independent councillor Catherine Connolly and Fine Gael councillor Pádraig Conneely were elected to the re-established Western River Basin District Advisory Council.

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