Driver attacked by knife-wielding trespasser
Thu, Jan 29, 2009
A Ballybane man who slashed at a car with a kitchen knife and threatened to kill the terrified driver received a total of 11 months detention this week; however, he was then released on bail pending an appeal.
Read more ...Will three be a lucky number for Sinn Féin in June?
Thu, Jan 29, 2009
Sinn Féin will be running three candidates in East Galway for June’s Local Elections and will be hoping that the results will see Cllr Dermot Connolly joined by more colleagues in County Buildings.
Read more ...Loughrea Community Forum meeting to tackle the recession
Thu, Jan 29, 2009
The economy is in recession, but it is not a reason to despair. Instead it is an opportunity for local enterprises to become proactive, self-reliant, and innovative, in order to meet the challenges of the future.
Read more ...Loughrea Community Forum meeting to tackle the recession
Thu, Jan 29, 2009
The economy is in recession, but it is not a reason to despair. Instead it is an opportunity for local enterprises to become proactive, self-reliant, and innovative, in order to meet the challenges of the future.
Read more ...Local teenager remembered in fundraising soccer tournament
Thu, Jan 29, 2009
Forty young Castle Park men did their county proud recently when they took part in a special soccer tournament at Mervue Pitch in memory of local teenager Dominick Curran.
Read more ...City school embarks on big spring clean
Thu, Jan 29, 2009
A city school which is applying for its first Green Flag shortly will hold a “Spring Clean Day” at its premises at Tirellan Heights on Wednesday.
Read more ...Seminar to heighten awareness of suicide prevention services
Thu, Jan 29, 2009
A free seminar to heighten awareness of suicide prevention services as well as those which promote good mental health will take place at 7.30pm on Wednesday at Ballybane Enterprise Centre.
Read more ...Americans In Galway meeting
Thu, Jan 29, 2009
Americans In Galway, the new group for Americans living and working in the city, will hold its next meeting in the Ruby Room of The King’s Head on Tuesday.
Read more ...Garda seriously injured after driver’s ‘gross error of judgment’
Thu, Jan 29, 2009
A driver’s “gross error of judgement” has left a young member of the Garda Traffic Corp with injuries which he may never fully recover from, the Galway District Court heard this week.
Read more ...Dyke Road will remain closed for another week
Thu, Jan 29, 2009
The Dyke Road will continue to be closed on a temporary basis during the evening and night time until Thursday February 5. On weekdays, the Dyke Road from the junction of Menlo Road to the entrance to the Black Box Theatre will be closed from 7pm to 7am. On weekends, it will be closed from Friday at 7pm to Monday at 7am.
Read more ...Some, but not all councillors, get top marks for attendance
Thu, Jan 29, 2009
Six out of the 15 Galway city councillors have received top marks for attendance at council meetings for 2008, but others have fared less well in figures released this week.
Read more ...Michael D calls for City Hall support for Western Writers’ Centre
Thu, Jan 29, 2009
The Western Writers’ Centre must be included in the Galway City Council’s Galway Arts Plan 2009 as it is working to “preserve and encourage the unique literary heritage of the west”.
Read more ...Galwayman takes the helm of Restaurant Assocation
Thu, Jan 29, 2009
Galwayman Adrian Cummins has been appointed the new chief executive of the Restaurant Association of Ireland.
Read more ...Vicious unprovoked attack caught on CCTV
Thu, Jan 29, 2009
A garda officer rushed to the aid of a man after witnessing a vicious unprovoked assault on CCTV, the Galway District Court heard this week.
Read more ...Mayor alleges HSE took ‘eye off the ball’ in Roscommon child abuse case
Thu, Jan 29, 2009
City mayor Cllr Padraig Conneely claimed this week that people did not have confidence in the way in which the HSE West handled the Roscommon child abuse case.
Read more ...Get two treatments for one at Calista
Thu, Jan 29, 2009
Calista Beauty is offering a free course of five treatments of popular light therapy IPL with every course of five treatments purchased.
Read more ...Sean nós dancing classes for children
Thu, Jan 29, 2009
Sean nós dancing classes for children are taking place in Conradh na Gaeilge, Dominick Street, and there are still places available.
Read more ...Delay in implementing protocols for discharge of patients could cost lives
Thu, Jan 29, 2009
City Mayor and HSE regional health forum member Cllr Padraig Conneely says he fears the delay in implementing protocols for the discharge of people with disabilities from hospital may result in further loss of life.
Read more ...Beware of bogus collectors, say gardai
Thu, Jan 29, 2009
Gardai have warned residents in Galway city about bogus collectors who are calling door to door, pretending to be from the Brothers of Charity.
Read more ...Only more tests can restore public confidence in drinking water
Thu, Jan 29, 2009
People will not feel confident about drinking tap water again unless the Galway City Council carries out more tests, and people should be told in writing by City Hall when it is safe to drink again.
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