Case dismissed over balls of wool and knitting needles
Thu, Oct 09, 2008
A case of casual trading without a permit was dismissed and charges dropped against two non-national women after arresting gardai could not produce balls of wool and knitting needles in court as evidence.
Read more ...Give yourself a chance of a better relationship with Successful Singles
Thu, Oct 09, 2008
A unique programme of events that is designed to help people attract the right relationship or partner into their lives is to commence in Galway this month.
Read more ...City Hall must sort out issue of Travellers on Western Distributor Road, says Lyons
Thu, Oct 09, 2008
Growing tensions between Travellers and Gort na Gréine residents can only be solved if the road the Travellers are encamped on is taken in charge by the Galway City Council, according to Cllr Donal Lyons.
Read more ...Cope fundraiser makes Pirscilla a star
Thu, Oct 09, 2008
Pirscilla Murray of Galway was named the best makeover at Make A Star 2008 which took place in the Radisson SAS Hotel on Sunday last. At the event, 18 women and one brave man who each raised €1,000 for Cope received a full hair, beauty, and fashion makeover from some of Ireland’s top stylists. Pirscilla’s personal style coach was Tess Purcell of Style ‘N Mind, hair was by Laura Devlin of Fringe Benefits, make-up by Marian Naughtan also of Fringe Benefits, and outfit supplied by Marian’s.
Read more ...The form of the city
Thu, Oct 09, 2008
Sunday morning and the sun is shining after Saturday’s rain. The sky is that clear October blue, the air tastes of autumn. The drive over the Quincentennial Bridge, past the military bulk of the CT Electric building, the utilitarian Mulvoy Park, all along the roundabouts and left, past the industrial estates, past the brown blockhouse Telecom building, takes me into old Mervue.
Read more ...Lead problem has spread to Taylor’s Hill, claims Mayor
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
The drinking water supply of a house in Taylor’s Hill has been discovered to have excess levels of lead and last evening the Mayor of Galway Padraig Conneely expressed fears that the lead contamination problem may now be more widespread than was feared.
However City Hall said the public should not be alarmed by an individual case, and that only when its widespread water tests are completed will an accurate picture emerge of the true extent of the problem.
Read more ...Major problems with migrant registration, Galway gardai tell court
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
Gardai in Galway have warned that there is a “major problem” with certain sectors of the migrant community, including students coming here to learn English, not furnishing immigration officers with up to date information such as change of address.
Read more ...Farewell to the west, we’re off to Leinster
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
Welcome to the world of the quick fix. Something bugging you? Have you done wrong in your past? Well, fret no more because this is the week that the world is turning the clock back and crushing any skeletons you may have in your cupboards. Are you a bank executive? Have you frittered away millions and still expect to get paid a sweet bonus? Do not worry, we can wipe all that away from you. Are you a hurling team which hasn’t won a title in 20 years? Not a problem either folks. Just sign on the dotted line here and we can whisk you away to another province. Welcome to the era of the quick fix where if you don’t like it, you can get it fixed. With the internet buzzing with spam emails offering boob enhancements for women and endowments for men that would make an elephant blush in the shower room, this is the era of want it, must have it. Now. Even Halloween has been shafted this year and with the Budget on in two weeks, we can go straight to Christmas. Yes, it’s a choice of freedom or crucifixion, to quote the Life of Brian. And this in the era when the birds are falling out of the hedge funds with the hunger and the world has gone mad with the PDs close to death and Galway United simultaneously one game from Europe and one game from the First Division.
Read more ...Recession will see rise in number of Galway homeless
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
The head of the Galway Simon Community has warned that unless there is State investment in vital services and responses the number of people sleeping rough will rise dramatically in the coming months.
Read more ...Missing Connemara teen spotted in Galway
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information on a teenage boy from Connemara who has been missing for the past week and a half.
Stuart Rima (16) disappeared from his home at Kylemore Pass Hotel, Kylemore, on Sunday September 21 at 2.30pm. He is five feet three inches tall and of stocky build with cropped blond hair. When last seen he was wearing cream cords, white runners, and a green T-shirt with two horizontal white stripes across the front.
Read more ...Close shave for man who steals over €170 worth of razors
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
A Limerick man, with 63 previous convictions, had a close shave this week when he avoided having to serve extra jail time after stealing more than €170 worth of razors.
Read more ...David McWilliams to give economy survival talk
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
How to survive in the economic downturn? This is the question that is on the mind of many these days and to answer this and many other questions Financial Solutions Skillnet have called on the expertise of well-known economist and author, David McWilliams
Read more ...Irish businesses back Ireland’s Volvo entry
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
Just a week before the world’s greatest ocean race begins, Ireland’s entry, the Green Dragon, has been handed a major financial boost.
Read more ...Carpenter fined more than €1,000 for assault at party
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
A carpenter was fined more than €1,000 after assaulting another man at a house party.
Read more ...Learn more about breast and cervical cancers at Tuam information evening
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
A free informal health information evening focusing on breast and cervical cancers, two of the most prevalent affecting women, will take place on Tuesday night at 8pm upstairs at the West Wing restaurant, Galway Road, Tuam.
Read more ...Witnesses sought following Bushypark crash
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to come forward following a road accident in Bushy Park last month.
Read more ...Inter-personal difficulties will not stop Mayor’s Awards
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
The Mayor’s Awards will be going ahead as planned and nothing will be getting in the way of honouring the work of community groups and individuals in the city, according to Mayor of Galway Cllr Padraig Conneely.
Read more ...Concert in aid of Abbey roof fund
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
ST PATRICK’S Brass Band will perform a concert in the Abbey Church, Francis Street, this Saturday at 8.15pm in aid of the Franciscan Abbey Roof Restoration Fund.
Read more ...Woman wages holy war on gardai
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
A woman who started a holy war with gardai by throwing pictures at them including that of the Sacred Heart was granted bail at Galway District Court this week.
Ellen Moran (69) with an address at 152 An Sean Bhaile, Doughiska, was brought before Judge Mary Fahy last Monday charged with being intoxicated in a public place, threatening and abusive behaviour, and with the criminal damage of a Sacred Heart picture, on September 29, 2008, at the above address.
Read more ...Local author says overweight people eat too quickly
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
Up to 99.9 per cent of people who are overweight eat too quickly. That is the opinion of local author, therapist and trainer Diarmuid Lavelle whose new book The Sensual Slimmer has just hit the bookshelves.
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