Woman jailed for two years for ATM skimming thefts

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

A 25-year-old woman was jailed yesterday for two years for what was described as her “willing participation” in an organised ATM skimming operation.

Stab victim could have ended in wheelchair, court hears

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

A man stabbed in the back with a pair of scissors, and then set upon by a group of youths as he lay defenceless on the ground, could have ended up in a wheelchair if the stab wound was just 1cm lower, the Galway Circuit Criminal Court heard yesterday.

Hit and run driver hid in hospital mortuary, court told

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A Ballybane man, with 56 previous convictions including a 15 year disqualification in 2003, fled the scene of a minor road traffic accident and hid for hours in a hospital mortuary, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Welcome luvvies of the world

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

In honour of the arrival of the arts festival, the film fleadh, and Druid getting back into their old home, here's a sort of a Syngesong to get us into the mood.

The role of the director of services for water is untenable, says Conneely

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

In light of the damning documents released to TG4 news in relation to the cryptosporidium outbreak in Galway city in 2007, the director of services for Water Services in Galway City Council should “consider his position”, says Councillor Padraig Conneely.

‘We’re not arrogant, disrespectful, greedy, uncompetitive,’ say Galway’s motor dealers

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Galway motor dealers are furious over what they claim is a seriously unportrayal of their profession in the local media last week.

All because the lady loves a party

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A loved-up but cash strapped man was fined at Galway District Court this week for stealing 12 bottles of whiskey, worth of €200, for his girlfriend’s birthday party.

Teen forges more than €700 worth of cheques

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

More than €700 worth of cheques, belonging one unlucky company, were forged by a crafty Ballybane teen who stole the chequebook from a car, the Galway District Court heard last Monday

Michael D ‘turns the sod’ on site of new art-house cinema

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A new cinema for Galway, showing the best in international movies, experimental films, and Irish made features, took a step closer to reality this week when the first ‘sod was turned’ on the site.

Man spat blood at gardai from cell

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A man who spat blood at two gardai, hitting one in the face, while being held in a station cell has been ordered to pay them €1,000 each in compensation.

At Galway District Court last Monday Alexander Haddad (31) with an address at Dublin Road, Tuam, pleaded guilty to being intoxicated in a public place and threatening and abusive behaviour at Central Park night club, Abbeygate Street, on April 20, 2008. He also pleaded guilty to two counts of assault at Galway Garda station that same night.

Apply for Back to School Clothing Allowance by text

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Families can now avail of a new government service whereby they can apply for Back to School Clothing Allowance applications forms by a simple text message.

Run for Croi

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Local heart charity Croí is appealing to novice and experienced runners to take to the streets of Galway for an 8km (five mile) run on August 8 on its behalf.

East Galway Féile Bia food festival this weekend

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

The inaugural East Galway Food Festival takes place at St Brendan’s Home, Loughrea this Saturday from 12 noon to 5pm.

‘Crying need’ for city based mental health charity, councillor says

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A local city councillor has highlighted the “crying need” for a city based charity which addresses mental health issues among young people.

Orfeo to unleash the ‘lewd and licentious’ for the Macnas parade

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

The economy is down the tubes and there is a sense of gloom in the air, but this is summer, a time when people should be enjoying themselves, and having a blast that will sustain them into the oncoming autumn. It’s time for Orfeo to go looking for Pan and convince the god of lusty behaviour and music to come out and party.

Man fined after fall-out with mother over a debt

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A man who had a public fall-out with his mother at a hairdresser’s over a €700 debt will now have to pay a fine of €400 for public order offences.

Yaw Oppong (22) with an address at 10 Dun Breathnach, Ballybane, appeared at Galway District Court last Monday to face charges of threatening and abusive behaviour and failure to comply with Garda orders at Fairgreen Road on May 16, 2008. He was also charged with failure to appear in court.

Fun challenge to raise cash for children with arthritis

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A charity which supports children and young people with arthritis is urging people to dust down their boots and register for a fun fundraiser which takes place on Saturday.

Westside Resource Centre to rent out offices

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A city resource centre is renting out meeting rooms and offices on a short term basis, which it believes may appeal to clients in the current uncertain financial climate.

Man jailed for failed tin-foil bag theft

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A man, with three different aliases, was jailed for seven months this week for using a tin-foil lined bag to steal designer sun glasses from a city centre pharmacy.

Good morning Breton — It’s Radio Fred

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

The Galway based writer and critic Fred Johnston will present a short cultural slot on Breton radio beginning in the autumn.

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