Bring back matrons to fight hospital acquired infections, urges new health forum chairperson

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

The new chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum is calling for the return of hospital matrons to help in the fight against hospital acquired infections.

Man with ‘ferocious temper’ jailed after Debenhams incident

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

The repeated violent behaviour of a man, once convicted of manslaughter, was a cause of great concern for a district court judge this week.

After hearing evidence of Donatos Sutkus’ “ferocious temper” when apprehended by a security at a city centre store, Judge Mary Fahy imposed a six month sentence.

Italian role in Irish football continues as local pizza provides perfect topping for United

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Galway United has received a much-needed financial boost from new sponsor Pat McDonagh and Papa John’s Pizza.

Trial date set for armed raider

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

A date has been set for the trial of a Dublin man charged in connection with an armed raid on a businessman’s home in Lackagh which took place earlier this year.

Let’s not forget that Kieran’s killer still walks free

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Forty-five days ago tomorrow, young Kieran Cunningham came to Galway for a night out with his friends. And he never went home. That is the time that has elapsed since he was horrifically knifed to death in an attack that shocked us all, given that it happened in a relatively well-trodden part of the city, just yards from Eyre Square, at a time when the biggest event ever held in Galway was in full swing.

Body of missing woman found

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

The body of a woman was discovered by swimmers in the River Corrib on Tuesday evening. She was found submerged in shallow water just off the slipway at Dangan. The body has been named locally as that of missing woman Catherine O’Connell.

Woman jailed for two years for ATM skimming thefts

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

A 25-year-old woman was jailed yesterday for two years for what was described as her “willing participation” in an organised ATM skimming operation.

Stab victim could have ended in wheelchair, court hears

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

A man stabbed in the back with a pair of scissors, and then set upon by a group of youths as he lay defenceless on the ground, could have ended up in a wheelchair if the stab wound was just 1cm lower, the Galway Circuit Criminal Court heard yesterday.

Hit and run driver hid in hospital mortuary, court told

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A Ballybane man, with 56 previous convictions including a 15 year disqualification in 2003, fled the scene of a minor road traffic accident and hid for hours in a hospital mortuary, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Welcome luvvies of the world

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

In honour of the arrival of the arts festival, the film fleadh, and Druid getting back into their old home, here's a sort of a Syngesong to get us into the mood.

The role of the director of services for water is untenable, says Conneely

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

In light of the damning documents released to TG4 news in relation to the cryptosporidium outbreak in Galway city in 2007, the director of services for Water Services in Galway City Council should “consider his position”, says Councillor Padraig Conneely.

‘We’re not arrogant, disrespectful, greedy, uncompetitive,’ say Galway’s motor dealers

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Galway motor dealers are furious over what they claim is a seriously unportrayal of their profession in the local media last week.

All because the lady loves a party

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A loved-up but cash strapped man was fined at Galway District Court this week for stealing 12 bottles of whiskey, worth of €200, for his girlfriend’s birthday party.

Teen forges more than €700 worth of cheques

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

More than €700 worth of cheques, belonging one unlucky company, were forged by a crafty Ballybane teen who stole the chequebook from a car, the Galway District Court heard last Monday

Michael D ‘turns the sod’ on site of new art-house cinema

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A new cinema for Galway, showing the best in international movies, experimental films, and Irish made features, took a step closer to reality this week when the first ‘sod was turned’ on the site.

Man spat blood at gardai from cell

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A man who spat blood at two gardai, hitting one in the face, while being held in a station cell has been ordered to pay them €1,000 each in compensation.

At Galway District Court last Monday Alexander Haddad (31) with an address at Dublin Road, Tuam, pleaded guilty to being intoxicated in a public place and threatening and abusive behaviour at Central Park night club, Abbeygate Street, on April 20, 2008. He also pleaded guilty to two counts of assault at Galway Garda station that same night.

Apply for Back to School Clothing Allowance by text

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Families can now avail of a new government service whereby they can apply for Back to School Clothing Allowance applications forms by a simple text message.

Run for Croi

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Local heart charity Croí is appealing to novice and experienced runners to take to the streets of Galway for an 8km (five mile) run on August 8 on its behalf.