Man jailed for five years for machete attack on family home

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

A man who, along with an armed gang, barged his way into a house and threatened its occupants with a machete has been sentenced to eight years in prison with the final three years suspended.

Budget will drive talented young people from this country, says Healy-Eames

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

Last evening's Budget will drive talented people away from this country by making them seriously consider emigration, a Galway senator claimed last night.

Tiger, chin up. You could be over here with us!

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

Tiger. It could be worse.
Ok, ok, they’re coming out of the trees as often as Padraig Harrington on the back nine of a major, but things could be worse. You could be living in Ireland. What are ya telling me, that it’s terrible to be cooped up in a doghouse in one of your many houses with your mother-in-law giving ya grief and your wife down the road waiting for an explanation or two (or eight) and your favourite car wrapped around a tree and your reputation in shreds, and every girl you’ve looked at since you were 12 selling her sceál to the tabloids, but hey, Tiger, or can I call ya Tigger (I’ve a Winnie the Pooh fetish thing, ya know) it could be worse. Ya could be over here with us miserable sods on this rock in the middle of the Atlantic with the rain peeing down for a month.

NUIG hell bent that there’ll be no event in the tent

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

A proposal by the NUI, Galway Students’ Union to erect a marquee in Dangan in which to host the 2010 Rag Week celebrations has been rejected by the university authorities.

Aran Islands gets surfing

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

The Aran Islands (Inis Meain, Inis Mor, Inis Oirr) now have access to much-needed broadband connectivity under the National Broadband Scheme (NBS) thanks to 3, Ireland’s market leader in mobile broadband. The technology will provide homes across the islands access to the internet, and will support local businesses.

Druid rounds off the year with two awards

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

Druid has this week won two awards at the Manchester Evening News Theatre Awards, rounding off an incredible 2009 for the Galway theatre company.

Gardai intercept hackney with purse thief on board, court hears

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

A five month prison sentence was imposed on a man who, while seeking treatment at A&E, snatched a purse belonging to a staff member and made his getaway in a hackney cab which was intercepted by gardai.

Residents join forces to object to proposed Millar’s Lane development

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

Three residents’ associations have joined forces to object to a proposed development which they perceive to be totally out of character with the Rahoon area and could bring about a return to the days of “flatland”.

A Christmas wonderland in Salthill

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

A new indoor Christmas fair is to take place on Sunday December 20 in Leisureland, Salthill. A ‘Winter Wonderland’ awaits as visitors are urged to go and soak up the atmosphere, browse the market stalls, visit Father Christmas in Santa’s grotto, and enjoy homemade food, mulled wine, and hot chocolate.

The day offers lots of activities for children including free storytelling by Mrs Claus, free facepainting, free High School Musical and hip hop dance classes with dance fusion throughout the day, and a nativity play at 6pm. Check out the schedule of events on www.christmaswonderlandfair.com.

Heavenly voices as the magical Augustinian choir releases new CD

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

Right at the heart of Galway city lies one of its oldest and most frequented establishments, the Augustinian, and this Christmas the church’s renowned choir launch a heart-warming collection of Christmas carols.

Galway city’s Budget day is tomorrow

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

While the State endured Brian Lenihan’s savage Budget yesterday, Galway will have to wait until tomorrow before the Galway City Council decides on its own budget for 2010.

Christmas lights to be extended to Prospect Hill and Bohermore

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

For the first time, Prospect Hill and Bohermore will be alight this Christmas as the Christmas lights will be extended into the area.

Bungling Kilkenny ‘cat’ burglar woke up residents and left his details behind

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

A bungling burglar broke into a house, made so much noise rummaging that he woke up a resident, and then left a bag containing his details at the scene of the crime, the Galway District Court heard last Monday.

Johnny Carroll launches autobiography

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

Johnny Carroll, popularly known as ‘the man with the golden trumpet’, has just published his autobiography Oh Mein Papa, recounting his 50 plus years in the music business.

Budget 2010

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

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Man jailed for Garda car chase incident

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

A young man who led gardai on a dangerous car chase before losing control of his vehicle and running away through a field was sentenced to a total of six months and disqualified from driving for three years.

Michael Kirk (22) with an address at 35 An Castan, Doughiska, appeared at Galway District Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to drink driving, dangerous driving, and driving without insurance, at Doughiska on December 3, 2009.

Suffer the little children

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

I was educated in a diocesan seminary during the 1980s. I was lucky to have been taught by some priests who were amongst the most dedicated and competent teaching personnel in the country. These people were above reproach of any kind and were and are a credit to their professions. Their colleagues and their superiors have failed these priests and many more like them. Their legacy has been tarnished by a systemic cover-up of crimes of such magnitude that they are the subject of scrutiny and comment all over the world.

New traffic lanes at Moneenageisha Junction to open this week

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

Two additional lanes are due to be opened from the Wellpark Road to the Moneenageisha Junction by the end of this week and it is hoped they will result in reduced journey times for motorists.

Taxi driver endangers garda in bid to get rank space, court hears

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

A taxi driver was so intent on squirming his way into a rank space that he blocked up traffic, completely ignored a garda rapping on his window, and then dangerously edged his car in “on top” of the garda who had to take evasive action to avoid being hit.

Improved pedestrian facilities for Dublin Road

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

The Galway City Council will install new traffic signals at the Dublin Road/Michael Collins Road junction, adjacent to Glenina Heights, next week.

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