Numbers attending Portiuncula’s early pregnancy unit up by fifty per cent

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

The numbers of women attending Portiuncula Hospital’s Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU) rose by almost 50 per cent between March and September this year compared to the same period last year.

Hannah Montana tribute in Castlebar

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

DIRECT FROM a sellout run at the Helix Theatre in Dublin, Hannah Montana and High School Musical fans are sure to get the best of both worlds when this tribute show arrives in Castlebar on Saturday January 9.

Aslan to play Monroe’s Live

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

ONE OF Ireland’s most successful bands have announced they will perform an exclusive intimate gig at Monroe’s Live on January 22. Renowned for their charismatic live stage performances and strong work ethic, the Dublin boys most recently performed to more than 10,000 people as part of the Volvo Ocean Race celebrations. They have also released a new cd, Aslan Uncase’d, an album of covers that will feature as part of this live set.

Man jailed nine months for cheque deception and theft

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

A man charged with numerous counts of deception by tendering bounced cheques and theft with total value of more than €3,600 has been jailed for nine months.

6,000 in grants for four Co Galway groups

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

More than €6,000 in funding has been allocated to four County Galway groups under the Government’s Community Support for Older People Scheme, according to local Fianna Fáil Dáil Deputy Noel Treacy.

Civic and religious leaders to deliver Christmas messages on Galway Bay fm

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

Galway’s civic and religious leaders will be delivering their Christmas messages on Galway Bay fm on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

TG4 to show documentary on Rev Gary Hastings

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

Rev Gary Hastings, the rector of St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church will be the subject of a TG4 documentary to be screened at 7.15pm on Tuesday.

Burglar sent forward for trial

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

An Athlone woman accused of allegedly breaking into a Galway city restaurant and stealing cash and other property worth more than €16,000 has been sent forward for trial.

The Galway District Court heard last week how a book of evidence had been served on Martina Ward. The 26-year-old with an address at Apartment 7, Fairfield Court, Montree, Athlone, Westmeath, is charged with entering a building, known as Martine’s Restaurant, Quay Street, Galway, as a tresspasser on November 16, 2008, to commit burglary and theft of €14,851 cash, a Dell XPS laptop valued €1,200, and two ipods valued €200 each.

Walk a mile for international aid agency GOAL over Christmas

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

People in the city, Gort, Ballinasloe and Tuam will show their support for the international aid agency GOAL over Christmas by running, walking or crawling the GOAL Mile fundraiser.

Further remand for firearms duo

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

Two men charged with allegedly being in possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life have been further remanded on continuing bail for the service of the book of evidence.

Tommy McDonagh (26) with an address at 293 Castlepark, Ballybane, appeared at Galway District Court last week charged with the discharge of a firearm being reckless as to whether any person was injured or not, being in possession a firearm, a sawn-off 12 gauge single barrel shotgun, with intent to endanger life, and being in possession of ammunition, 12 gauge shotgun cartridges, with intent to endanger life at Castlepark on February 21, 2009.

Countdown to the end of a decade with the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

The Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa is set to host the party of the decade to ring in the new one with a fabulous New Year’s Eve ball. As the hotel has played host to every major event in Galway over the past 10 years — from the Volvo Ocean Race to the Galway Races — where better to say goodbye to the decade than in the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa?

Learning how to bounce right back after these festive stresses

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

Developing resilience - the ability to bounce back from difficult experiences - is one of the keys to coping well with life’s stresses and adversities, according to the HSE West.

REPS4 payments on the way, says Healy Eames

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

The pay run for REPS4 has started and farmers should begin to receive the payment shortly, according to Fine Gael Senator Fidelma Healy Eames. Her colleague, Mayo Deputy John O’Mahony received the information in an adjournment debate Fine Gael had called for in the Dáil.

Where the clock strikes Twelve

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

Escape to the west for a terrific start to the new decade where the team at The Twelve Hotel will pamper and spoil you, ensuring that you start 2010 with a huge smile on your face.

‘Bravest woman in Afghanistan’ to address peace party through tele-link

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

A member of the Afghan parliament who has survived four assassination attempts will link up by telephone with the Galway Alliance Against War’s New Year’s Day peace party at the rowing club on January 1 at 7pm.

St Stephen’s Night reunion party at The Skeff and Karma

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

With friends and family working and living away The Skeff and Karma are offering St Stephen’s Night as the place for friends to reunite and catch up in the one place. Renowned for the graduation celebrations of college friends, Karma and The Skeff Bar are appealing to even more people than just college students, with secondary schools all over Galway city and county being called upon.

Take a trip down Kirwan’s Lane

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

For those of you who missed the pre-Christmas flavour of Kirwan’s Lane in Galway’s Latin Quarter there is still a chance to savour the unique charm of this fairylight wonderland over the holiday period.

Lined with rows of miniature trees tastefully erected and adorned with lights by Raytus and Mark of Yes Flowers, the lane offers an invitation to explore the treasures within. The first port of call has to be Judy Greene’s to see the hottest buy this Christmas, The Bag Organiser.

‘Angels from heaven’ swindle nearly €390,000 from elderly lady

Thu, Dec 17, 2009

An elderly lady has been left financially ruined and fearful after being befriended, deceived, and cruelly swindled out of nearly €390,000 from her savings, the Galway Circuit Court heard this week.

You’re nicked —Apprentice seen kicking man in head, court told

Thu, Dec 17, 2009

A young man was tackled to the ground by a quick thinking garda who then gave immediate medical assistance to the victim who was left bleeding from the face after being kicked twice in the head.

M6 and the cities — end of the road

Thu, Dec 17, 2009

Right folks, get a good sleep on ya, pack a bag of food, get some small change, make sure there’s something good on the radio ‘cos a lot of you are going to have the ride of your lives this weekend.

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