Learn more about breast cancer at Tuam information evening next week
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
An information evening on breast awareness, early detection and recent advances in breast cancer management will take place on Tuesday October 19 from 7.30pm to 9pm at the Ard Rí House Hotel, Milltown Road, Tuam.
Read more ...An Taoiseach praises ‘remarkable’ work of Galway Hospice
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
An Taoiseach Brian Cowen has praised Galway Hospice staff for making an “extraordinary” contribution to the needs of the community.
Read more ...Casual trader fined for counterfeit clothing
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
An experienced casual trader who bought counterfeit clothing from the back of a van and tried to flog them at a market in Claregalway was fined €400 at Galway District Court on Monday.
Oliver Lambe (49) with an address at Ruan, Ennis, Co Clare, appeared before Judge Mary Fahy and pleaded guilty to two counts of unauthorised use of a trademark at Claregalway Corporate Park, on December 13, 2009.
Read more ...Vote Ballinasloe’s Blackie for Ireland’s Best Loved Dog
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
A brave and loveable pooch from Ballinasloe is hoping to be crowned top dog in a national competition which is taking place as part of World Animal Week, and is calling for supporters to get voting.
Read more ...Health service at risk of medical error because of staff cuts, claims FG senator
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
The HSE West’s plan to cut temporary staff’s working hours as part of its cost cutting measures could have implications for patient safety, it was claimed this week.
Read more ...Table quiz at Monroe’s Live for Alan Kerins African Projects
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
A table quiz in aid of the Alan Kerins African Projects charity takes place in Monroe’s Live, Dominick Street, tomorrow at 9pm.
Read more ...Shinty comes to Connemara
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
The Scottish shinty team will play Cumann Mhícheál Breathnach this Saturday for the Celtic Cup at a match in the Cumann Mhícheál Breathnach GAA grounds in Connemara.
Read more ...New book on Corrib Gas controversy to be launched in Galway
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Once Upon A Time In The West, a new book on the Corrib Gas controversy by The Irish Times journalist Lorna Siggins, will be launched this week.
The Galway launch will take place in Dubray Books, Shop Street, this Saturday at 2pm. Ms Siggins will speak at the launch and sign copies of the book, which is published by Transworld Ireland. The book also features an introduction by Fintan O’Toole.
Read more ...Connaughton vows to help Irish abroad in new role
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Galway East Deputy Paul Connaughton has vowed to work tirelessly to help Irish sons and daughters abroad, the undocumented thousands in the US, the elderly in the UK, and the educated youth who have left in search of work elsewhere.
Read more ...Memorial service for deceased hospital patients
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
An ecumenical memorial service for deceased patients of Galway University Hospitals [UHG and Merlin Park] will take place at the Galway Bay Hotel on Saturday at 2pm.
Read more ...New programmer appointed for Galway Film Fleadh
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Gar O’Brien has been appointed the new programmer for the Galway Film Fleadh, and takes over the post from Felim MacDermott, who programmed the fleadh from 2006 to 2010.
Read more ...‘Black Thursday’ breaking point can also open our eyes to new opportunities
Fri, Oct 01, 2010
The dizzying scale of Irish debt as finally revealed by the financial and state authorities yesterday will have no doubt left most of us reeling from shock and anger. Already dubbed ‘Black Thursday’, the figure of more than €35 billion now defined as the outer limits of what we must raise in order to pay off government liabilities, is staggering. The news of a further €3 billion bail-out required for AIB, that will effectively nationalise the country’s largest bank with money taken from our own National Reserve Pension Fund, can only be described as sickening. Coming one on top of the other in the face of the international markets deeming Ireland a no-confidence zone, it feels like we are just being socked in the stomach over and over again. How many more body blows can we endure?
Read more ...Grealish puts his threat to the test
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
The Government’s slim majority has been reduced to just four after Independent Galway West TD Noel Grealish lived up to his threat and voted against the Coalition.
“I have withdrawn my support from the Government and have voted against it,” Dep Grealish told the Galway Advertiser. “I have voted with the Opposition on two votes, including the motion to have the three by-elections held.”
Read more ...‘Anglo Avenger’ blocks Leinster House gates with cement truck
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
The self-styled ‘Anglo Avenger’, believed to be a Galway based businessman furious at the bank, struck again yesterday morning by driving a cement truck right up to the gates of Leinster House on the first day of the new Dáil term.
Read more ...GOAL Jersey Day tomorrow
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
GOAL Jersey Day takes place tomorrow and will be supported by some of Ireland’s top sporting stars.
Read more ...Embattled west must prepare for cuts
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
It may have proved a futile gesture, but the man who drove his truck at Leinster House gates yesterday morning - believed to be a Galway-based businessman who previously struck in Galway - demonstrates the sheer frustration and anger many people in Ireland are currently feeling. His anger comes the same week it was revealed former Anglo Irish Bank chairman Sean Fitzpatrick’s wife retains more than €1 million in her bank account.
Read more ...Fundraising concert in memory of Manuela Riedo
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
To mark the third anniversary of Manuela Riedo’s tragic death in Galway in October 2007, a number of events will be taking place next week.
Read more ...Heritage course in Clarinbridge
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Clarinbridge Heritage will host a 10-week course in heritage, starting in the village next week.
Read more ...An Taoiseach to launch Galwayman’s book for charity
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
A new book featuring reflections on life by Galway humanitarian worker Ronan Scully with photography by Andrew Downes will be officially launched this weekend.
Read more ...Breakthrough in identifying Connemara body
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Gardai are hopeful of a breakthrough in the identification of the remains of a man found in a remote part of Connemara nearly four years ago.
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