Suspended sentence for theft of purse containing €1,000

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

A man who received a four month suspended sentence this week stole a purse containing €1,000 from an unsuspecting shopper because he was under “financial pressure” after job troubles, the Galway District Court heard this week.

The first Galway Showcase takes place next week

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

The first Galway Showcase will take place from Thursday April 16 to Saturday 18 throughout the city and Salthill when Galway’s arts, food, hospitality, and retail institutions host a series of events and displays.

Cutting Oireachtas members’ pay was correct, says Grealish

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Cutting the ministerial pensions and payments to Oireachtas committees in the Budget sends out a clear signal that the Government is “committed to getting” Ireland’s finances “back on track”.

This is the view of Independent Galway West TD Noel Grealish, who said he was “very pleased” that the Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan jr introduced “cost saving amendments” in relation to Oireachtas payments.

Daithi the host as plans for Clarenbridge Oyster Festival steam ahead

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

The 2009 Clarenbridge Oyster Festival will take place on September 11-13 this year and plans for the event are going full steam ahead.

Man fined €400 for A&E disturbance

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Causing disturbances in hospitals where staff are under pressure and members of the public are waiting hours for treatment cannot be tolerated, warned Judge Mary Fahy before fining a man €400 for public order offences committed at UHG.

Make sure you have your say on polling day

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Friday June 5 is polling day for the Local and European elections and polling stations throughout Galway city and county will be open from 7am to 10pm.

Dr E revelations raise questions about UCH’s review procedures says Walsh

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Revelations this week that two patients were subjected to delayed diagnosis and another to an unnecessary procedure at University Hospital Galway because of errors in the work of Dr E are “worrying” and reveal “a persistent problem”.

Budget — Your guide to the changes

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Personal Tax Matters
The income tax measures outlined below are effective from May 1 2009.

Constance Cassidy to address BPW summer lunch

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Constance Cassidy SC is to be the guest speaker at the BPW summer lunch to be held next month at The Ardilaun.

Don’t let GAAW stop the Red Arrows, says Crowe

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

An air display by the Red Arrows for the Volvo Ocean Race is not a glorification of war or a championing of the British Army, it is entrainment and a spectacle for Galwegians to enjoy.

Ultimate Tradesman Challenge is coming to Galway

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

The IRWIN Ultimate Tradesman Challenge - a search to find the best trade professional in Ireland and Britain - takes place in Caulfield Industrial, Tuam Road, on Friday April 24 at 9am.

Ultimate Tradesman Challenge is coming to Galway

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

The IRWIN Ultimate Tradesman Challenge - a search to find the best trade professional in Ireland and Britain - takes place in Caulfield Industrial, Tuam Road, on Friday April 24 at 9am.

YouTube reveals city’s problem with blocked drains

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

All the world can now see Galway’s problem with blocked drains after one resident of the Sean Mulvoy Road posted footage on YouTube following a rain shower last Friday.

Sewerage is threatening Clifden’s tourism industry says Healy Eames

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Clifden should be the subject of a special study on Government neglect, particularly the neglect of key infrastructural investment, which is threatening the town’s tourist industry.

Sinn Féin 1916 events

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Galway Sinn Féin will hold a number of ceremonies across Galway city and county to commemorate the 1916 Easter Rising.

Grealish wants a ‘toxic bank’ to clear the nation’s debts

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Setting up a ‘toxic bank’, would clear bad debts and allow “much needed capital to begin to flow into the economy” according to Independent Galway West TD Noel Grealish.

McDonnell calls for poles to be removed on Ballybaanmore Road

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

The Galway City Council and the ESB must work together to remove the electricity poles on the Ballybaanmore Road so that road works in the area can be completed.

This is the view of Independent councillor Declan McDonnell. He said essential improvement works and road widening has been undertaken on this road, which is adjacent to Ballybrit Heights, but they cannot be completed because ESB poles are left exposed on the widened section.

Francis Barrett brings professional boxing to Galway with Leisureland event

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Professional boxing makes a welcome return to Galway on Saturday week at Leisurelandand tickets are selling fast for the event organised by Olympic hero Francis Barrett.

Get fit for summer at The Ardilaun

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

The Ardilaun Leisure Club is the perfect choice for getting fit, and should be top of everyone’s list to join. Now in its 10th year, The Ardilaun Leisure Club in leafy Taylor’s Hill goes from strength to strength and offers its members and guests even more facilities and activities to choose from.

Do yourself a flavour — enter our Walkers Crisps competition

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

To celebrate the six finalist flavours of Walkers’ groundbreaking ‘Do Us A Flavour’ campaign and the €10,000 up for grabs by voting for your favourite on www.walkerscrisps.ie, Walkers is offering one lucky Galway Advertiser reader the chance to have his/her own flavour fest with a box of each flavour to be won.

The six flavours are Fish & Chips, Onion Bhaji, Chilli & Chocolate, Crispy Duck & Hoi Sin, Builder’s Breakfast, and Cajun Squirrel. Chosen by a judging panel fronted by Chief Judge Heston Blumenthal, it is now up to the public to vote online and decide which one stays on sale permanently on www.walkerscrisps.ie. With the public votes being tallied on May 1 there isn’t very long to vote for your favourite flavour, so cast your vote today and if your flavour wins, you could be in with a chance of walking away with a tasty €10,000!

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