It’s all to play for but FF are worried

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

Insider has decided to issue a half-term report on the performance of the players in the political game and what the likely results would be in the event of an early election.

It is exactly two and a half years since the May 2007 election, and, were the Dáil to run its full course, this would be the mid-point for the present Government. As all observers are aware, an election could happen at any time, and the likely results in the two Galway constituencies are, unusually, difficult to call.

Dolans to sell 300 works of art this weekend

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

Dolan’s art auctions has a very interesting auction of almost 300 works of art this Sunday November 22, in the Marriott Hotel.

Galway Indians’ Christmas and New Year party

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

Members of Galway’s Indian community from the Kerla region of southwestern India will be celebrating Christmas and New Year with a party in St Joseph’s Community Centre, Shantalla.

Three Dublin men plead guilty to Lackagh raid

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Three Dublin men, arrested and charged following a foiled armed raid on a businessman’s home in Lackagh last February, pleaded guilty yesterday to offences which included false imprisonment and possession of firearms with criminal intent.

Let there be no laughing this Christmas

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Right, testing’ wan, two, three. Am I on, Michael? Right colleagues of the Cabinet. I want to welcome ye all here today for the final briefing on how ye are going to sell to the great unwashed the idea that Christmas is an overrated festival anyway and that there’s no harm in being miserable at Christmas. Emphasise that didn’t they have a great time in June at the Volvo Ocean Race, so there’s no point getting all mealy mouthed about a few cold auld days in the depths of winter.

Extradition bid begins for priest charged with raping child after Galway funeral

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

A Catholic priest living in Indiana is facing possible extradition to Ireland on charges of child sex abuse, including the rape of a child after the funeral of the child’s father in Galway more than 40 years ago.

Man who stole flowers on St Valentine’s Day jailed for Post office fraud

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

A Galway man who tried to make a €200 profit at a post office by handing in a doctored social welfare slip, and who stole a bunch of flowers on Valentine’s Day, was sentenced to a total of five months this week.

Mill St pipe bomb duo to be sentenced

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Two men who had been found in possession of a pipe bomb, a discovery which led to the evacuation of Galway Garda station earlier this year, pleaded guilty yesterday and will now face sentencing.

South Galway parents angry over loss of school dental service

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Parents of primary school children in south Galway are up in arms over what they say is the absence of a school dental service in the Loughrea, Portumna, Woodford, Gort areas.

They are incensed that a school dental position has been left vacant for some time with no indication about how soon it will be filled because of the embargo on public service recruitment numbers.

Eyre Square Centre shopping extravaganza for charity

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

The Eyre Square Centre presents its annual pre-Christmas shopping extravaganza in aid of 16 local charities and not for profit organizations, on Friday November 27 from 6pm to 9.30pm.

Beggar gets suspended sentence for obstruction and abuse of garda

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

A beggar who wilfully obstructed an elderly wheel-chair bound man and then abused a garda, calling him a “piece of s**t”, received a five month suspended sentence at the Galway District Court this week.

During questioning by Inspector Michael Coppinger, the court heard how Nicolae Tudor denied the practise of intimidating members of the public into giving him money by sticking out his legs and blocking paths. The 24-year-old man with an address at Loughgeorge, Claregalway, also denied refusing to move for an elderly man and to using foul language.

Docklands development is too important to see stalled, says Walsh

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

If the docklands and the proposals to turn it into a major port and harbour area are subjected to an area development plan, the proposal will go the way of the Ardaun - a noble plan the city is still waiting to see become a reality.

Renmore pitches to be named after Pat Nolan

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

The sports pitches in Renmore are to be named after local man Pat Nolan, the original owner of the land, for his contribution to life in Ballyloughane and the Renmore area.

Man sneaks into bedroom to sexually assault female friend, court hears

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

A Galway man who sneaked into the bedroom of a childhood friend and sexually assualted her has been certified as a sex offender and remanded on continuing bail to await sentencing.

Jobs boost as Blarney, Meadows & Byrne and Lir team up in landmark Merchants Road building

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

The Old McDonagh’s Building on Merchants Road will have new life breathed into it from today when Blarney Woollen Mills team up with Meadows & Byrne and the Lir Chocolate Café to open in the landmark premises.

Bareroot trees and hedging at Keanes Garden Centre, Kilcolgan

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Now that the bareroot season has started, it is time to avail of the special offers available at Keane’s Garden Centre, Kilcolgan.

Irish Times editor to speak at NUIG

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Geraldine Kennedy, editor of The Irish Times, will deliver a public lecture to the Moore Institute in NUI, Galway on Thursday November 26 at 6.10pm.

Galway Advertiser charity coffee morning for local charities

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

The Galway Advertiser will hold a charity coffee morning in it’s offices in Eyre Square on Thursday next November 19 from 11am to 1pm

Cope launches Christmas Shine A Light campaign

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Cope is calling on the people of Galway to 'Shine A Light' this Christmas through the darkness of isolation affecting people in the city.

Former John F Kennedy aide to deliver business workshop in Galway

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Frank Maguire, the former communications consultant to US presidents John F Kennedy and Lyndon B Johnson, will host a major workshop in Galway outlining innovative approaches to making business work in these difficult times.

Mr Maguire will be in the Clayton Hotel on Friday November 27 from 9am to 12.30pm at the invitation of Galway business advisory company LEAP.

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