Tenant accused of holding Galway City Council to ransom

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

A Ballybane man who refused to pay his rent until issues such as maintenance repairs, rubbish, and the steel barriers of a neglected community centre were addressed was accused this week of “holding the City Council to ransom”.

Most people on waiting lists for public nursing homes are already in private nursing homes, says HSE

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

Some 95 per cent of people on waiting lists for public nursing home beds are already accommodated in private nursing homes.

Fahey welcomes withdrawal of Gort Railway objection

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

The Gort railway station is “one of the most significant stages” of the Western Rail Corridor, that’s according to the chairman of the Oireachtas Transport Committee, Frank Fahey, who welcomed the news that an objection lodged with An Bord Pleanála has now been withdrawn.

Yacht and trailer damaged in Renville

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

Gardaí have appealed for information after a yacht was mysteriously moved at Renville Pier in Oranmore last week. Both the yacht and the trailer it was stored on were damaged in the incident.

Boston Scientific acquires Galway biotech company

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

Boston Scientific announced this week that is has bought Galway biotech company Labcoat Ltd for an undisclosed sum.

Connemara murder accused remanded in custody

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

A 23-year-old Czech national charged with the assault and murder of a woman in Connemara last year has been further remanded in custody.

From Reverend Towers to Councillor Towers?

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

On Saturday January 31, on his 66th birthday, Rev Patrick Towers, will retire as Rector of St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church. In the nine years he has been Rector he has played an important role in Galway’s civic life and been one of its most active clergymen.

Illegal sex cinema landlord fined

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

The landlord of an illegal adult sex cinema has been fined €1,000, ordered to pay costs of more than €1,500, and to adhere to a Galway City Council enforcement notice by ceasing unauthorised use of the premises within two months.

R Byrne Concrete Ltd with an address at Victoria Place, Eyre Square, owner of the property known as Jade Winters at Unit 3, Liosbaun Industrial Estate on Tuam Road, was brought to court by the Galway City Council for unauthorised lighted signage and unauthorised use of the premises as a public cinema.

Aggression and threats towards A&E staff ends in €500 fine

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

A €500 fine was imposed on a man who threatened A&E staff after his injured friend was told to sit down in the waiting area to be assessed like everyone else.

HSE must address Merlin Park rat run says Leahy

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

Motorists using Merlin Lane to cut through the grounds of Merlin Park Hospital to get access onto the main Dublin Road is “totally unacceptable” and a danger to staff and local residents.

City mourns death of Jesuit priest and former Colaiste Iognaid teacher

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral Mass of Jesuit priest and former Colaiste Iognaid teacher John Dunne in Dublin recently.

Man jumps on Garda car bonnet in stag night bet

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

A Donegal man, who jumped on to the bonnet of a Garda patrol car causing €500 worth of damage, said that his stag do mates had dared him to do it, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Kenneth Orr (28) with an address at Ballyare, Ramelton, Letterkenny, Donegal, pleaded guilty last Monday to criminal damage to a Garda patrol car at Eyre Square on September 20, 2008.

Alcoholics Anonymous convention tomorrow

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

Alcoholics Anonymous in the Galway West area will hold its 34th annual convention at the Galway Bay Hotel from tomorrow (Friday) to Sunday.

There will be an open public AA meeting on Friday from 8.30pm to 10pm and on Sunday from 11.30am to 1pm. All are welcome.

Dream destinations at Fahy Travel

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

Keeping up with the pace of change in the travel industry, Fahy Travel has opened Dream Destinations — a new travel department on the first floor at No 2 Bridge Street, Galway.

UHG ward closed due to suspected outbreak of winter vomiting bug

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

One ward has been closed to new admissions at University Hospital Galway in the wake of a suspected outbreak of the winter vomiting bug.

Homeless alcoholic jailed for four months for causing nuisance

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

A homeless alcoholic who had refused to move on after causing a nuisance at a number of premises in the city was jailed for four months when he appeared at Galway District Court this week.

Man jailed for eleven months for wife threats and assault of garda

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

Suspended sentences do mean something, warned Judge Mary Fahy who jailed a man for a total of 11 months this week after he threatened his estranged wife at her home and then grabbed an arresting Garda by the throat in an attempt to evade arrest.

Six Galway people in shortlist for Alpine Marathon challenge

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

Six people from County Galway have made the shortlist for an Alpine Marathon challenge with Powerade this summer.

New language and culture classes at Granary Learning Centre

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

You can brush up on your Spanish for Carnival in February, or even start learning Chinese in time for Chinese New Year on January 26, with a new range of courses at the Granary Learning Centre.

New health service to target young people with mental health problems

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

A new health service, the first of its kind for young people in Ireland, will open in the city today (Thursday).

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