Man accused of harassment granted bail
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
A 47-year-old psychiatric patient accused of allegedly harassing a woman has been granted bail on the strict condition that he reside at UHG, continue his treatment, and not contact the injured party by any means.
Read more ...Cheeky hotel thief jailed for fifteen months
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
A man who cheekily trespassed in a city centre hotel three times in just two days and stole more than €700 has been jailed for 15 months at Galway District Court this week.
Read more ...Drink driver ploughs into roundabout before fleeing, court hears
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
A 50-year-old woman who ploughed her car into a roundabout before fleeing the scene of the accident had gone back on the drink after a relationship break-up, the Galway District Court heard this week.
Read more ...Double assault accused sent for trial
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
A Newcastle man accused of assaulting two men in the city centre has been sent forward for trial.
Read more ...Man sent for trial for violent disorder and assault
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
A 28-year-old man accused of allegedly assaulting a man in an attack which involved a gang of up to eight men has been sent forward for trial.
Read more ...GMIT hotel school annual careers fair
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
Some 30 employers in the hospitality industry from all over the country are to take part in the GMIT hotel school annual careers fair at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology on Wednesday March 3.
Read more ...Learn about health care
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
Respond is offering a certificate in health care course over the coming months.
Read more ...Irish politics is a bit like The Sopranos
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
Over the past fortnight, Irish politics has resembled the final episodes of that classic crime drama The Sopranos. As that series rumbled to a climax, all it took was one stray bullet to set into train a series of events that saw one character after another take a hit.
Read more ...There are only two classes — working and ruling, maintains legendary Scargill
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
Arthur Scargill, the legendary British trade ynion leader, has lead a full and colourful life. He helped bring down Ted Heath, took on Thatcher, and dined with Khrushchev. However he was, and always will be, a fighter for the workers. Now in his seventies, he shows no signs of slowing down and his passion for politics and trade unionism remains undimmed.
Read more ...Bishop not for turning, as he comes back to increased criticism
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
The Bishop of Galway returned home yesterday to criticisms that the two-day summit between his fellow bishops and the Pope at the Vatican had been a wasted opportunity for the Church to take responsibility for presiding over a culture of cover-up.
Read more ...Retired Army captain has ‘mild post-traumatic stress disorder’ after Lebanon, High Court told
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
A consultant psychiatrist has told the High Court she believes a retired Army captain who is suing the State for damages for alleged post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of his experiences in Lebanon does not actually have PTSD and, if he has, it is no more than "mild" PTSD.
Read more ...City councillor fears for head shop turf war
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
The destruction of two head shops in Dublin city centre by fire in the space of a week is alarming for businesses close to the Galway premises, according to city councillor Niall Mc Nelis.
“In Galway city we now have five head shops in the city centre. Residents and businesses located beside these shops have contacted me today worried about what is happening in Dublin,” said McNelis.
Read more ...Search for missing man continues
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Gardai are continuing their appeal for witnesses to help them locate a 26-year-old man who has been missing from his home in Galway since before Christmas.
Read more ...Judgment orders secured against north Galway developers
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
A property developer has consented to an order for judgment for some €4.39 million against him over unpaid loans granted by the Educational Building Society.
Read more ...Integrated development plan needed for Ceannt/Harbour development says Fahey
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
A comprehensive integrated plan for Ceannt Station and the Harbour area in Galway city is vital for the city so that both developments proceed in tandem and complement each other.
Read more ...Ten families appeal Calasanctius College’s decision to refuse places
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Ten local families have taken an “unprecedented” move to appeal a decision by Calasanctius College in Oranmore to refuse their child a school place, according to local Fine Gael senator Fidelma Healy Eames.
The senator has revealed that last Tuesday seven families had their case heard by an appeals board set up by the Department of Education and Science under Section 29 of the Education Act. A further three families’ appeals will be heard in early March. Senator Healy Eames has warned that more families might take a similar step as 23 children, in category one (the most deserving category based on school policy), have been refused places for September 2010 despite being from Oranmore, Clarinbridge, and Carnmore.
Read more ...New look emergency and special baby care units open in Portiuncula tomorrow
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
The refurbished emergency department and special care baby unit at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe will be officially re-opened tomorrow (Friday) at 12 noon by the Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney.
Read more ...Galway lecturer raises €40,000 for Haiti in box stunt
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
A lecturer at NUI Galway who pulled off a David Blaine-style fundraising stunt in which he was suspended in a Perspex box has managed to raise almost €40,000 for Haiti.
Read more ...NRG offer free trials and classes at Open Day
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Joining a gym can sometimes be a daunting experience – so why not allow NRG’s fully qualified staff and trainers to help you with any queries, offer advice or put you through your paces in a free personal fitness assessment and health check.
NRG welcomes potential members to visit their gyms this Saturday February 20 to ‘Try before you buy’. They are offering a one-day free trial and there will be special introduction classes and personal training information available on the day.
Read more ...Galway to enjoy a five day celebration to mark St Patrick’s Day
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Galway’s St Patrick’s Day Parade takes place on Wednesday March 17, starting at 12.30pm. However the parade will be the finale of a whole series of events as the St Patrick’s festivities are extended to five days this year.
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