Kitt urges Galway to volunteer for Europe

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

Although 2010 is only a week old, plans are already under way to make next year the European Year of Volunteering and Fianna Fáil Galway East TD Micheal Kitt wants the public to get involved.

Research breakthrough could transform face of breast cancer care

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

A breakthrough by NUI Galway based researchers could transform the face of breast cancer care.

Court pays tribute after sudden death of popular solicitor

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

A sportsman, a good family man, and a distinguished lawyer who always put people’s needs first and foremost, these were just some of the heartfelt tributes paid at the Galway courthouse to local solicitor Jarlath McInerney who died following a fall at his home last Saturday.

Bail refused for man charged with dangerous driving causing death

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

A man charged with dangerous driving causing the death of a woman at Oranmore was refused bail when he was brought before Galway District Court on Monday.

Give the gift of yourself this Christmas

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

You know there is nothing in this world as important as the present you have yet to pick up for Christmas. Or the friend you just have to meet. Or the things you just have to do. Or the stuff for the turkey that your one without the hairnet on the telly said you just must have. And so on and on and on.

Bishop Drennan announces new diocesan appointments

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

Most Reverend Martin Drennan, the Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and the apostolic administrator of Kilfenora, has made the following diocesan appointments with effect from Friday January 1 2010.

Headford man fined for racist attack on taxi

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

A man who kicked and smashed the rear window of a taxi in an attack with a “serious racist undertone” was fined €450 and ordered to pay further compensation.

Alcoholics Anonymous to hold thirty fifth annual convention

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

Alcoholics Anonymous, Galway West will hold its 35th annual convention at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, from January 8 to 10.

Learn which ‘health door’ suits you best

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

The HSE is urging people to become aware of the “various doors” to health services to make it easier to select the most appropriate and quickest way to get advice or help over the festive season.

Bogus fundraising

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

The Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Club states that it has no fundraiser in place at present, as it has come to their attention that people have been collecting in the Knocknacarra area for the club.

New York acting experts take to the stage at NUIG

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

Acting teachers from around the world will visit NUI Galway in January as the university hosts a five-day workshop by the New York-based Michael Chekhov Association (MICHA).

Walk off the plum pudding in Annaghdown and raise funds for Croi

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

Fancy walking off the Christmas excess and raising vital funds for a local charity on St Stephen’s Day?

Sports stars give their cups to Galway

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

The country’s top sports players are coming to Galway with most of the major championship cups to meet fans on behalf of Alan Kerins African Projects.

Detention for man who had knife on Prom

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

A homeless man who was found intoxicated and carrying a knife on the busy promenade in Salthill received seven months detention when he appeared at Galway District Court.

Marius Sukys (20) of no fixed abode pleaded guilty to possession of a knife and to being intoxicated in a public place, and to two counts of theft.

Senator O Brolcháin heralds funds for cash-starved Galway animal charities

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

Senator Niall O Brolcháin announced the award of €50,000 to six Galway animal charities to assist them in their work over the coming year. This is part of an overall package of payments totalling €1,185,000 being made immediately to animal welfare organisations throughout the country to assist in their work in 2010.

Two men fined for rowing at christening

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

An old row between two cousins had been “festering” before it erupted at a christening party resulting in gardai being called to bring order, the Galway District Court heard last week.

Post Christmas celebrations at the g

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

The g hotel will be reopening on Saturday December 26 at 1pm. Christmas is a wonderful opportunity to catch up with family and friends, with food served all day in the Philip Treacy designed lounges, complimentary parking, and a delightful ambience awaits, as you sit back and enjoy the range of freshly cooked creations to suit all palates and pockets.

Gardaí probe Mervue butcher blaze

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

A fire at a butcher’s shop in Mervue last weekend is being treated as an arson attack.

Westdoc service only for urgent cases

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

The Westdoc out-of-hours GP service is reminding patients over the festive season that the service is only for those who require urgent GP medical care.

Swine flu rates among children ‘extremely high’ says HSE

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

The rate of swine flu among children is still “extremely high” the HSE West said this week as it prepares to offer the vaccine to this group over the coming weeks and months.

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