Leading Galway singers and dancers to help Galway Advertiser celebrate major anniversary

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

The Galway Advertiser offices in Eyre Square will be transformed into a big concert venue on Thursday April 15 as singers Sean Keane, Marc Roberts, and others, help the newspaper celebrate 40 years in business.

Toddler dies in tragic fall from apartment

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

A 16-month-old toddler who died after falling from a second-floor city centre apartment at the weekend has been named locally as Oskars Dauksts.

Three in court charged with burglaries

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Three men have been remanded in custody at Galway District Court charged in relation to a series of burglaries in the city on Sunday.

Frank McDonagh, 19 Sliabh Rua, Ballybane; James Mongan, Cois na Coille, Ballybane; and Martin Sweeney, 34 Glenbawn Estate, Ballybane, were in Galway District Court on Monday to face charges relating to burglaries in three business premises at the weekend.

End of the road for Galway confessions as diocese plans to instal automated confessionals?

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

This could be the last Holy Week that confessions are heard in Galway City, following the revelation last evening that automated confession kiosks are set to be installed in several city churches next month.

Supreme Court sets aside arbitrator’s award in favour of Kingston

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

The Supreme Court has set aside an arbitrator's award made in favour of a construction company in a dispute with Galway City Council over withdrawing funds relating to a €6.3 million contract for the redevelopment of Eyre Square.

Armed Garda gets conference backing

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Delegates at the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors Annual Conference in Galway have passed a motion calling for the full time arming of Regional Support Units (RSUs).

Walsh seeks nomination to run for Fine Gael at next election

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

After months of intense speculation, Fine Gael city councillor Brian Walsh has formally declared that he will be seeking a nomination to stand for the party in Galway West at the next General Election.

Gardaí in Easter road safety plea

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Gardaí are appealing to motorists to exercise caution on the roads during the Bank Holiday weekend as the Garda prepares to embark on a road safety drive over the holiday.

Garda checkpoints will be in operation over the weekend and gardaí have called on motorists to adapt their driving behaviour to the driving conditions and to ensure they do not endanger themselves or others on the road.

Fahey to ‘name and shame’ insurance companies over flooding claims

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Insurance companies that are failing to honour policies with victims of last winter’s severe flooding in Galway will be “named and shamed”.

Fianna Fáil Galway West TD Frank Fahey is threatening to “name and shame” the insurance companies who he is accusing of adopting a “penny pinching approach” and of “making inadequate responses” to flood victims.

Oranmore station on track for next year

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

The Minister of Transport Noel Dempsey has confirmed that Oranmore’s railway station could be up and running by next year, but the news was not so sweet for those councillors and other representatives who have been calling for such commitment for far too long.

Republican Sinn Féin Easter Rising commemorations

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Republican Sinn Féin will hold a series of commemorations throughout Co Galway to mark the 94th Anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising.

Druid to mark thirty five years in style

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Druid will celebrate its 35th birthday this year and the internationally acclaimed Galway theatre company is set to mark the occasion in some considerable style with premiere productions and major international tours.

Fahey to ‘name and shame’ insurance companies over flooding claims

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Insurance companies that are failing to honour policies with victims of last winter’s severe flooding in Galway will be “named and shamed”.

Arrests made after skimming device discovery

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Gardaí have arrested two men following the discovery of a skimming device in Portumna at the weekend.

Youth arrested after Ballinasloe robberies

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

A file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions following the arrest of a minor in Ballinasloe last weekend on suspicion of robbing two shops in the town.

Council to receive flooding funding

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Areas affected by the unprecedented flooding last year are to benefit from a series of maintenance and improvement works as the Galway County Council is set to receive nearly €800,000 in funding.

Wedding stationery that tells your romantic story

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

In a world where everything can be bought, and exclusivity has become ever more elusive, the desire among consumers for something unique grows year upon year. This trend is especially evident in the wedding industry: a bride and groom naturally want their day to represent them and their personalities as faithfully as possible.

A history of business education

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Teaching business in 1970: A farmer sells a truckload of turnips for €100.

His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. Your assignment: Calculate his profit?

Johnny Donnelly to go on the run in the Sahara

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Johnny Donnelly, the former drummer with The Saw Doctors, is to go on the run in the Sarah Desert. No, he’s not escaping to join the French Foreign Legion, instead he’s undertaking a running marathon for charity.

Crowe replies to Insider’s ‘hard hitting’ criticism

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Sitting down in Crowe’s Bar last Thursday morning having the tae when a voice over my shoulder said, “Lord MJ you must be a threat to someone when they’re writing that stuff about you!”

The individual was referring to that morning’s Insider article in this newspaper which is “penned by politicians themselves” and not regular journalists in case anyone has any doubt.

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