No limits on snooker king Kevin’s ambition

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

Galwayman Kevin Monroe, the Irish masters snooker champion, is getting ready for the World Championships next month by practising on the pristine tables at the new snooker lounge at the City Limits complex in Oranmore.

Man fined €1,000 after nearly crashing into bridge

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

A catering business owner, who was fined €1,000 for nearly crashing into a bridge while drunk behind the wheel, learnt that it was far cheaper and safer to get a taxi after a night out.

Brendan Duffy (48) with an address at 41 Crestwood, Galway, appeared at Galway District Court this week where he pleaded guilty to refusing to give a breath sample at Galway Garda Station and to dangerous driving at Dyke Road on March 16, 2008. A second dangerous driving charge was withdrawn.

Drink driver to serve extra seven months in jail

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

A man with 31 previous convictions which include a plethora of road traffic offences will have to serve an extra seven months for drink driving and driving while uninsured.

GMIT careers fair next week

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

More than 80 national and international employers have signed up for the GMIT recruitment and careers fair 2008, which will take place in the GMIT Dublin Road campus on Thursday October 30.

Good Shepherd parish set to lead all nationalities on a merry dance

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

A GALWAY parish priest is spearheading set dancing classes as a way of bringing different nationalities together in a spirit of fun and learning.

‘Troubled’ woman steals €1,000 worth of clothing

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

A “troubled” woman, who was found with more than €1,000 worth of clothing stolen from two retail stores, was granted bail and ordered to co-operate with the Probation Services.

Sacred space

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

The day after being released from my leg brace, I went to the pool in The Ardilaun where Damian and the staff minded me and the surfaces are covered in the perfect tile, secure even when wet. I moved unsteadily, the first few feet from the disabled dressing room to the steps, inched down them and slid, easily and safely, down into the water. When no-one could see me I cried, to be restored to myself again, though I could only manage one lap, grateful that in water I still felt safe. It is the element that bears you up.

Grealish is better off staying away from Fianna Fail

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

While the implosion of unregulated free market capitalism blew the PDs off the front pages of the nation’s newspapers, the botched, badly planned, and badly sold Budget 09 might have them back on it again.

The Polish vote could swing it in 2009

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

The Polish vote could be among the largest, perhaps most crucial, of any group at next year’s Local Elections - but is anything being done to make Galway Poles aware they have voting power?

Under current legislation, citizens of Ireland, or a person who is ordinarily resident in the State, who has reached the age of 18 years or over by September is entitled to stand for and/or vote at local elections.

Galway FFers disillusioned with Cowen and Lenihan

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

“Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedy.”

When it comes to the Budget people don’t forget

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

Many years ago, a friend of mine named Anthony recalled canvassing for the Labour Party in a rural area in Co Galway during one of the general election in the 1970s or early 1980s.

Galway FF feel the wrath of people power

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

People power - often derided and dismissed - can actually be a real and potent catalyst for change as Galway politicians witnessed this weekend.

Connaughton hits out at suspension of Ballinasloe decentralisation plans

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

Dep Paul Connaughton has this week hit out at the news that the long-awaited jobs for Ballinasloe will not now come to the town following the suspension of the decentralisation programme in last week’s Budget.

Driver could not explain high speed lunchtime car chase through city

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

A Galwayman could give no explanation why he led gardai on a dangerous lunchtime chase through the city during which he collided with a car, pushed another out of his way, mounted footpaths, and was only brought to an abrupt halt by a Garda jeep which pulled out in front of him at a busy roundabout.

Galway backpacker beaten up in unprovoked Australian attack

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

Three Irish backpackers, including one Galway girl, who were travelling in Australia were viciously assaulted last week during an unprovoked attack which started over a cigarette.

How about ya now? — It’s retro time

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

It was kinda inevitable that when the news came through yesterday that the Saw Doctors were No 1 for the first time in a few decades, we were facing into a blast from the past. The punked-up version of ‘About Ya Now’ was symbolic on a day when a cold blast of the wind of reality was blowing ‘about us now.’ With the fashion for all things retro, flares boot cuts and mullets, it was only a matter of time before we got retro economics. For the first time in their lives, there are many Irish citizens who are only this evening absorbing the true reality of this year’s budget. And accepting that the good times are over.

Man denies involvement in death of NUIG student

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

An Omagh man has denied his involvement in the death of an NUI Galway student who was killed in a three car collison in Fermanagh in December 2006.

Leading experts to discuss diabetes

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

Diabetes will come under the spotlight this weekend when leading experts in the care and management of the condition will meet to discuss the latest treatments and explore ways to achieve better outcomes for sufferers.