Walsh condemns strike which let prisoner escape hospital

Thu, May 06, 2010

Fine Gael councillor Brian Walsh has condemned as “outrageous” an incident which saw a prisoner abscond from University Hospital Galway after prison warders, who refused to work overtime, sought a temporary release for him.

Is taking Tuam’s archbishop the last straw?

Thu, May 06, 2010

I’ve a great auld grá for Tuam. It was there I cut my teeth in the manic world of wordmaking. A proud town, with great characters and great music and great poetry, it was forever getting a lash. If there was a lash to be had, Tuam would be first in line. It lost its sugar factory, its railway. Major industry was never comfortable there; its historic football stadium was allowed to rot while a shiny new one was built in an awkward location in the city, and politically, it was always an afterthought rather than a focal point.

Jockey murder trial jury sees footage of accused

Thu, May 06, 2010

THE jury in the trial of Peter Brown watched CCTV footage yesterday (Wednesday) of the defendant's movements in the hours before the fire that killed apprentice jockeys Jamie Kyne and Jan Wilson.

Cregmore residents call for work on junction following crash

Thu, May 06, 2010

Parents and residents in Cregmore have called for a raft of measures to deal with traffic at Cregmore Cross following last week’s accident in which an articulated lorry careered into a parking area outside Cregmore National School.

UHG closes its ENT in-patient ward

Thu, May 06, 2010

University Hospital Galway has announced the closure of a 22-bed ward due to a shortage of staff and funds.

In a statement yesterday, the HSE confirmed that the hospital’s management team had no alternative but to close St Michael’s ward due to “cost containment and the non-replacement of staff”.

GTI hosts week long fashion fiesta for charity

Thu, May 06, 2010

A week long fashion fiesta, which will be produced and presented by students of Galway Technical Institute’s fashion studio, will run from May 10 to 14.

Fine for city man who refused to give name after high speed chase in Mayo

Thu, May 06, 2010

A Galwayman who was a passenger in a car which was involved in a high speed chase by Gardai in which a number of suspicious items was found, along with a bag containing cutting equipment, was fined €250 in Ballyhaunis District Court this week after pleading guilty to not giving gardai his name.

Kenneth Bohan , 5 St Judes Apartments, Ballybrit, Galway was a passenger in a car which was passed by Garda David Donnelly who was on patrol with a colleague in a squad car on December 19 2008 on Knock Road, Ballyhaunis at 12.45am.

Major cycle to remember photographer Alan Gallagher

Thu, May 06, 2010

Alan Gallagher, the Galway based photographer who died last year, will be honoured and remembered at a two day cycle which is taking place across Ireland.

Venezuelan diplomat to speak in Galway

Thu, May 06, 2010

The Venezuelan Ambassador in London, Samuel Moncada, will address a public meeting in the Galway One World Centre, this Monday at 7pm.

Is Venezuela a ‘third world dictatorship’ or is it a country which deserves support and solidarity from progressive movements around the world? These are among of the questions that will be addressed by Mr Moncada at the meeting.

Cannonball Run stopover confirmed for this year’s Clarenbridge Oyster Festival

Thu, May 06, 2010

This year’s Clarenbridge Oyster Festival was launched officially in the village last weekend when it was announced that the festival will be an official stopover for the annual cross-country drive, the Cannonball Run.

Croi’s healthy lifestyle directory launched

Thu, May 06, 2010

A healthy lifestyle directory produced by the local heart charity Croí and supported by the Galway City Sports Partnership was launched in the city yesterday (Wednesday).

Ballinasloe to host retired nurses conference next week

Thu, May 06, 2010

More than 300 retired nurses from throughout the country will attend their 13th annual conference at the Carlton Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe on May 11 and 12.

Galway Muslims hoping for centre to meet the community’s needs

Thu, May 06, 2010

Galway Muslims are hoping and waiting for a centre which will accommodate the religious and cultural needs of what is a growing community in the city.

Young people to quiz politicians on Saturday

Thu, May 06, 2010

Galway City Comhairle na nÓg will mix serious politics with fun and games at the 2010 Mayor’s Youth Conference in Galway City Hall on Saturday from 2pm to 4pm.

See artist Jerry Marjoram at work

Thu, May 06, 2010

The Dublin born artist Jerry Marjoram will give a painting demonstration in aid of Cancer Care West in the Kenny Gallery, Liosban, on Saturday at 2pm.

Connolly and college staff urge trade unions not to accept Croke Park deal

Thu, May 06, 2010

Trade unions and workers have no reason to support the Croke Park deal on public service pay and reform as it will “copper-fasten pay cuts” and lead to a pay freeze and lower living standards.

Ó Brolcháin criticises City Hall over Ó Conaire statue claims

Thu, May 06, 2010

City Hall has been accused of “pleading the poor mouth” for stating it does not have enough money for a replica statue of Padraic Ó Conaire in Eyre Square.

Passenger support for new Limerick-Galway line ‘exceeds expectations’

Thu, May 06, 2010

Passenger numbers for the newly reopened €106.5 million Limerick-Galway line have ‘exceeded expectations’ according to new figures released by Irish Rail this week.

Screenwest.ie calls for actors

Thu, May 06, 2010

The Galway Film Centre now calls on all professional actors and actresses based in the west to contact it for inclusion in the new database section on its website Screenwest.ie

Exclusive vocal masterclasses with leading Irish soprano

Thu, May 06, 2010

The Galway Music Residency is seeking applications from vocalists to participate in an exclusive masterclass with leading Irish soprano Deirdre Moynihan on June 2.

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