Now what for the Church?

Thu, May 28, 2009

We’ve had a week now to come to terms with The Ryan Report. Archbishop Diarmuid Martin warned us to expect the worst, but even so, the scale of the cruelty, neglect, and abuse - physical, emotional, and sexual - documented in the pages of this report will change forever the way the Church is viewed in this country. That those in a position of care to the most vulnerable members of society - those whom the Irish Constitution singled out for particular concern - could have inflicted the immediate pain and suffering, not to mention the long-term emotional consequences that those abused have carried with them into maturity, is terrible enough. That they acted as they did in the name of the Christian faith, whose founder took the child’s trust as a metaphor for humanity’s trust in God, can only be described as blasphemy.

By accident and design, Irish sailors are on top of the world

Thu, May 28, 2009

On Monday the public will have a rare opportunity to hear some of the Volvo Ocean sailors’ life stories.

By accident and design, Irish sailors are on top of the world

Thu, May 28, 2009

On Monday the public will have a rare opportunity to hear some of the Volvo Ocean sailors’ life stories.

Man grabbed by throat and punched while in his car

Thu, May 28, 2009

A 24 year old man who grabbed a man by his throat and punched him a number of times through the open window of a car, was before Ballina District Court this week.

Trevor Murphy, Horsevalley, Headford, Galway, pleaded guilty to the section two assault on Jerome O’Dowd (21) in Diamond’s Yard Car Park on November 7 2008.

Call to develop special memorial park in city to abused children

Thu, May 28, 2009

A local city councillor is calling on the Sisters of Mercy and Christian Brothers to join forces and donate lands at Taylor’s Hill for a special memorial park for children abused in State run institutions in Galway.

Use Local Elections for a referendum on outer bypass, urges Fahey

Thu, May 28, 2009

Galway voters should make the upcoming local elections a referendum on the city outer bypass, according to Fianna Fáil TD and chairman of the Oireachtas Transport Committee, Frank Fahey.

The Galway Ingredient

Thu, May 28, 2009

Take 10 very talented local chefs, add one Euro-toques organisation, mix in a dollop of creativity and generously sprinkle with passion, to create one very tasty and impressive pocket-sized recipe publication entitled The Galway Ingredient.

The Galway Ingredient is crammed full of mouth-watering recipes, each one carefully designed with delicious local produce in mind. Teagasc has kindly sponsored the book, which marks the milestone that is the Volvo Ocean Race stopover in Galway.

Buy a brick for the Poor Clares

Thu, May 28, 2009

As the enormity of recession hits us, and belts begin to tighten, one glimmer of hope remains in the centre of Galway city. Surrounded by the madness of ordinary life it is easy to forget the ray of light that beams from one of the citys oldest establishments. The occupants may be hidden from view, but the building’s grandeur is certainly not.

Concealed pregnancy more common in rural areas

Thu, May 28, 2009

Concealed pregnancies are more common in rural communities than urban areas, according to a recent report.

Fox urges no cutbacks in bus services

Thu, May 28, 2009

The more bus services there are the more the people will use them, but this will not happen if Bus Éireann reduces bus services in the county.

Man who spat at tourist gets jail

Thu, May 28, 2009

A chronic alcoholic with 55 previous convictions was sentenced to a total of 21 months for tresspass, possession of a knife and a broken pint glass, and spitting at an American tourist.

Walsh rubbishes claims he will top poll in Galway City East

Thu, May 28, 2009

There is nothing a politician hates more than being told they are ‘safe’ and will win a seat. As soon as they hear that they fear no one will vote for them.

Ballindereen needs traffic calming measures says Creed

Thu, May 28, 2009

The absence of appropriate traffic control, crossings, or off-road parking at Ballindereen National School is putting the lives of its 130 pupils at risk.

Intergenerational learning programme celebrates ten years

Thu, May 28, 2009

A groundbreaking educational programme which brings teenagers and retired people together in the classroom celebrated 10 years in existence recently.

Dance for mental health

Thu, May 28, 2009

Anyone who ever longed to relive their nights at the Ceili should keep the evening of Friday June 5 free. In aid of the Positive Mental Health Foundation, the Kilfenora Ceili Band will be play at the Menlo Park Hotel. All Proceeds go directly to the ‘Positive Mental Health Foundation’ which continues to bring a welcome message of mental/emotional support to second level schools in Galway city and county. On the service the chairperson of the foundation says, "Our volunteer facilitators engage the students in reflecting and exploring thoughts, feelings, ideas, moral loneliness, anxieties and aspirations. The small group enables students to take a little time to gain a positive experience, develop coping skills, cultivate safe and genuine friendships, and enjoy themselves without the short lived adrenalin hype of artificial substances. We aim to turn the tide of negativity, to replace stigma, guilt and shame surrounding mental health problems with positive attitudes and sound psychological/emotional well being." For more information visit www.powitivementalhealth.ie

Fashion swap shop for Athenry

Thu, May 28, 2009

Beat the recession blues on Thursday June 4 at Athenry’s first clothes swap evening. The Raheen Woods hotel is the venue for the latest fashion craze to hit Galway. If you went to the recent clothes swap at the Radisson hotel you will know what you are missing, and if you missed it, then don’t let another chance pass you by. The idea is to bring along your unwanted (but perfect condition) clothes and exchange them for credit vouchers, which can then be exchanged for any of the items on offer. Everyone has clothes lingering in their wardrobes that will never be worn again, so why not use this opportunity for a clearout. If you don’t have clothes worth bringing you will also be able to buy vouchers on the night at a nominal rate. Clothing can be dropped off at the hotel in advance (from 3pm) or just turn up on the evening. Entrance is €10 and all proceeds will go to Gaelscoil Riada.

Miss Galway final this weekend

Thu, May 28, 2009

Coyote’s late bar will host the final of Miss Galway 2009 this Sunday at 7pm. The final will see 16 qualifying contestants compete for the title and a chance to represent Galway at the Miss Ireland competition in July. If crowned Miss Ireland, the lucky competitor will then compete at Miss World in November.

Claddagh school opens its doors to Polish community for special Saturday school

Thu, May 28, 2009

The Claddagh National School has opened its doors to Galway’s Polish community for a Saturday School to keep children in touch with their Polish roots and help their parents to learn English.

Pathways to Palestine to cycle into Galway on Sunday

Thu, May 28, 2009

This week four young Irishmen will undertake a mammoth task when they attempt to cycle from Ireland to Gaza in little more than two months.

See the councillors play political football

Thu, May 28, 2009

Football and politics are inextricably linked. World Cup qualifiers played a role in the 1969 Soccer War between El Salvador and Honduras.

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