Arrests made after skimming device discovery

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Gardaí have arrested two men following the discovery of a skimming device in Portumna at the weekend.

Youth arrested after Ballinasloe robberies

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

A file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions following the arrest of a minor in Ballinasloe last weekend on suspicion of robbing two shops in the town.

Council to receive flooding funding

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Areas affected by the unprecedented flooding last year are to benefit from a series of maintenance and improvement works as the Galway County Council is set to receive nearly €800,000 in funding.

Minister of State with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) Dr Martin Martin Mansergh announced this week that a total allocation of €6.7 million is now available to a number of local authorities across the country as part of the first phase of funding to address localised flood and coastal erosion problems.

Wedding stationery that tells your romantic story

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

In a world where everything can be bought, and exclusivity has become ever more elusive, the desire among consumers for something unique grows year upon year. This trend is especially evident in the wedding industry: a bride and groom naturally want their day to represent them and their personalities as faithfully as possible.

A history of business education

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Teaching business in 1970: A farmer sells a truckload of turnips for €100.

His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. Your assignment: Calculate his profit?

Johnny Donnelly to go on the run in the Sahara

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Johnny Donnelly, the former drummer with The Saw Doctors, is to go on the run in the Sarah Desert. No, he’s not escaping to join the French Foreign Legion, instead he’s undertaking a running marathon for charity.

Crowe replies to Insider’s ‘hard hitting’ criticism

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Sitting down in Crowe’s Bar last Thursday morning having the tae when a voice over my shoulder said, “Lord MJ you must be a threat to someone when they’re writing that stuff about you!”

TDs pledge loyalty to Cowen - for now

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Taoiseach Brian Cowen is a political dead man walking and while Galway’s four Fianna Fáil TDs have all pledged their support to him, it seems the Galway East TDs feel his leadership will only last until the end of the next General Election.

Gardaí probe city centre assaults

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Gardaí have appealed for information following two brutal assaults in the city in the past week.

Spirit of Africa Day Schools Soccer Cup

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

The Spirit of Africa Day Schools Soccer Cup will take place at Mervue United AFC pitch on Friday May 21 from 10am until 2pm.

Man rescued from headland at Silver Strand

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Galway RNLI Lifeboat was called to the aid of a man who became trapped by rising tide on a headland between Blackrock and Silver Strand on Sunday.

Beware driver fatigue this Easter

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

The dangers of driver fatigue is being highlighted this Easter holiday weekend.

Walk your dog and raise funds for COPE

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Dogathon 2010, COPE Galway’s fundraising fun walk for people and their pets on the Prom in Salthill, will take place on Sunday April 18 at 12 noon.

Students immerse themselves in ‘la Culture Française’ in Galway

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Students are being offered a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the richness of French culture this summer, without having to leave Galway. The experience comes as part of French language camps being run by Ros Geal University Residence.

Galway Africans to re-enact Christ’s passion on the city streets

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

One of Galway’s leading African churches, the Faith Christian Fellowship, will re-enact Christ’s passion on the streets of Galway on Good Friday.

The re-enactment will begin in Eyre Square at 1pm and will proceed through the streets towards Bohermore and the FCF’s church, The Faith Arena, at 4B, Lisbon Estate, Tuam Road. The part of Jesus will be played by Binaya Rimal.

Denver honour for Denver aficionado — Roberts makes his Marc in Colarado

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Singer and radio personality Marc Roberts was surprised and honoured to be invited to be the Grand Marshal in the recent St Patrick’s Day parade in Denver, Colarado.

Disconnect 4 to represent Galway in major band competition

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Disconnect 4, the excellent Galway new wave band, has been chosen as a finalist from hundreds of bands across Ireland to take part in the Tiger Untamed band competition.

Grow your own in new green space

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Green fingered enthusiasts in need of space to grow fruit and vegetables can now do so in Galway Bay Allotments in Clarinbridge.

The allotments were set up to fulfil a need for space to 'grow your own' for those living in the city, or without garden space.

A Polish man’s view of Galway

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Galway, Be Happy is the title of a new exhibition of photographs by the Polish photographer Sebastian Chrobak, which is currently on show in the Galway City Museum.

Wedding event at Connemara Coast

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Professionals in the field of wedding preparation, fashion, photography and limousine hire will take part in a special wedding event to be held at the Connemara Coast Hotel on Sunday April 11.

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