Fine Gael bill to stop supermarket giants creaming profits

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

A new Fine Gael bill due to be published this week is expected to tackle the practice of ‘hello money’ which has helped supermarket giants and meat factories cream a disportionate level of profits on milk, beef, and sheep meat.

Fine Gael Galway East Deputy Paul Connaughton said this week that the new bill will “outlaw what is termed as ‘hello money’” and thereby prevent supermarkets from prising large sums of cash from suppliers who compete with each other to get a foothold for their products on the supermarket shelves. He said that the farming community could not understand why there has been no intervention by the Government.

Galway Filipino community to hold memorial

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

The Galway Filipino Irish Community will offer a memorial Mass for the late former President Corazon Aquino of the Philippines, known to Filipinos as Tita Cory, on August 16 in the Abbey Church, at 3.30pm.

Dance the night away and raise funds for local cancer charity

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Country music singer Mike Denver will perform at a dance in aid of the Bone Marrow for Leukaemia Trust at the Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit on Thursday August 20. Tickets for the event cost €15 and are available at the door or by telephoning (086) 8359169.

Newcastle man sent forward for trial on cocaine charges

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

A man charged with possession of cocaine and with intent to sell or supply has been sent forward for trial at the October sittings of Galway Circuit Court.

Volunteer centre gets busier despite downturn

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Galway Volunteer Centre has reported an exceptionally busy first half of 2009, with over 1,000 members of the public registering for the first time to use the service. It has been the busiest six months for the centre since it opened in July 2006 and it is now one of the three busiest volunteer centres in Ireland.

The centre now has over 2,600 volunteers on its books and has advertised over 600 vacancies for organisations.

‘Like a bat out of shell’ — egg company to sponsor rocket Hession

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Leading egg company Galway Free Range Eggs has this week announced its sponsorship of Paul Hession, the international 100m and 200m sprinter who represented Ireland at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

Man hides under car and flees from court

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

A Tipperary man, who hid from gardai under a parked car and fled from the court house while in custody on a separate occasion, has been further remanded in custody.

Coole Park Heritage Week - plenty for all the family

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

There’s no excuse to stay huddled up at home as there are plenty of great free outdoor walks and nature activities for all the family at Coole Park.

Civic Trust promises ‘exciting and eclectic’ festival

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

“Exciting and eclectic” is how Galway Civic Trust describes its festival which will mark Heritage Week which runs from August 22 to 30.

St James Cemetery Mass this Saturday

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

The Annual Mass to coincide with the Feast of the Assumption Holy Day will be held in St James Cemetery, Michael Collins Road, Mervue, at 12.30 pm on Saturday August 15

Samaritans call on society to move away from fixation with exam results

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

The Galway branch of the Samaritans is calling on society to stop placing excessive emphasis on examination results.

Tomb Raiders — thieves target car at graveyard

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Gardaí have appealed for information following an incident in which a car was broken into in Renville last week.

Ardilaun Leisure Club celebrates ten years

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

The surroundings may be serene but the Ardilaun Leisure Club is anything but quiet this August. This Saturday golf afficionados will gather together for a round of golf in Oughterard with plenty of prizes to be won. The Koala Kids Club is in full swing and will continue until August 28. Members are taking part in spinning, aqua aerobics, and step aerobics during August. In September The Ardilaun has an extensive class schedule with more than 30 classes to choose from.

Connemara farmers ‘in limbo’ over REPS issue

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

A Galway county councillor, who says that Connemara farmers have been left in limbo, is now calling on Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, Brendan Smith TD, to reinstate REPS.

Respite break for carers

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

A Co Galway carers’ support group recently organised a respite break for its members

Free safety checks for child car seats

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Galway Childcare Committee has joined forces with the Road Safety Authority to highlight child road safety.

Man (28) with 40-year disqualification caught driving, court hears

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

A Tuam man, who had 58 previous convictions which included a 40-year disqualification, was sentenced to 12 months in jail and disqualified from driving for eight years for drink driving, driving without insurance, and being drunk in charge of a vehicle.

City council calls for art submissions for Carrowbrowne

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

GALWAY CITY Council invites artists and arts practitioners of all disciplines to submit proposals for a public art commission to take place at the Carrowbrowne Halting Site, Headford Road. The budget for the Carrowbrowne Public Art Commission is €15,000.

Baboró to host conference on arts for young

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Children’s arts festival Baboró will host an international conference on the provision of arts for children under six as part of this year’s festival in October.

Missing man found in city centre

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

A young man reported missing from Ballinasloe last week has been found safe and well in Galway city.

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