Cillian’s notes make him almost €3,000 richer

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

It was a case of ‘who dares, wins’ for an A-grade student who made almost €3,000 by taking the brave and ingenious step of selling his Leaving Certificate study notes on the online auction site eBay.ie.

No housing crisis for several city councillors

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Three prominent members of the current Fianna Fáil/Fine Gael/ex-PD pact, including the current mayor and a former mayor, hold considerable property interests around the city.

Anti-racism group slams sub-standard asylum centres

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Sub-standard and poorly run direct provision accommodation centres are a “scandal” and should be closed down, according to a spokesperson for Residents Against Racism.

Two arrested following early morning stabbing

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

A file is being prepared for the director of public prosecutions following a stabbing at a city centre apartment in the early hours of yesterday (Wednesday).

Motorbike run this weekend in aid of local children’s cancer charity

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Motorcyclists will take to the roads of Galway and Mayo this weekend to raise funds for Galway-based children’s cancer charity CD’s Helping Hands.

Further remand for man accused of raping minor

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

A man charged with two counts of raping a minor earlier this year has been further remanded in custody with consent to bail.

Molly’s tumbling her way to Metz

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Gort gymnast Molly Nightingale has set her sights on competing for the 2010 World Championships in tumbling gymnastics after qualifying for the event last weekend.

Transform your life with new empowerment course — then walk on fire

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

A new eight-week course in self empowerment due to begin in Tuam next week offers attendees a new approach to empowerment — participants will take part in a firewalk at the end.

Transform Your Life in Eight Weeks is the brainchild of Izabela Fouéré, who offers a cutting edge course based on advanced neurological re-patterning, master life and results coaching, and advanced NLP to give participants confidence, passion, a greater sense of direction, improved finances, better relationships, and better health.

Protest urged over planned health cuts

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

A local union boss is urging people to take to the streets and protest over the forthcoming health cuts before the axe falls on the service.

Man assaulted in Eyre Square

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Gardaí have appealed for information following an assault on a young man in Eyre Square in the early hours of Tuesday.

Galway flights safe for now while Aer Arann fights for survival

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

It will be business as usual, for the time being, at Galway Airport while embattled regional airline Aer Arann, which recently applied for voluntary examinership, attempts to implement a survival plan, according to airport management.

Aer Arann, which has suffered losses of more than €18 million in the past 30 months, applied to the High Court for examinership last Thursday. This resulted in the appointment of Mr Michael McAteer of Grant Thornton as interim examiner and the airline being placed under court protection from creditors for a period of up to 70 days while it attempts to restructure its debts.

COPE Community Catering shortlisted for major award

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

A city based organisation which provides meals for older people in their homes has been shortlisted for a major national award.

Gardaí in road safety appeal

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Gardaí are appealing to all road users to exercise caution as the evenings get darker and children return to school.

Cyclists are being reminded to ensure their bikes are properly lit in the mornings and evenings, and to adhere to the same rules of the road as motorists, including obeying traffic lights and signals, one way streets, and using the left hand side of the road.

Five decades on, the city tidy towns and garden competition in blooming good shape

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

The results of this year’s Galway City Tidy Towns and Garden Competition have been announced. The overall winner of the Front Garden Competition was Mary Crowe, Ballagh. First prize in the Front Garden - City Council Estate category was awarded to John Connaughton, St. James’ Crescent. The best first time entrant was Eileen Lennon, Renmore. The winners of the Best Window Boxes/Floral Display category were Carolyn Shiels, Oaklands and Bernie Comber, Blakes Lane. Seamus King, St. James’ Crescent won the Best Lawns category.

Priest to face trial on sexual assault charges

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

An 82-year-old priest has been sent forward for trial to the next sitting of Galway Circuit Criminal Court on two counts of sexual assault.

The priest, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before Loughrea District Court yesterday morning charged with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy at separate locations in the west of Ireland more than 40 years ago.

A scholar with a voice like silk — Marie Mullen remembers Mick Lally

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

A scholar, a big personality, and a marvellous actor with a voice like silk is how the actress Marie Mullen will remember the late Mick Lally, a close friend with whom she co-founded Druid, with Garry Hynes, and with whom she shared the stage on numerous occasions.

Mick Lally - a man without measure

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Without Mick Lally’s input and support, Druid Theatre Company might “never have existed”. So said Druid artistic director Garry Hynes, who paid tribute to the much loved actor who died this week.

Artist adds some colour and fun to children’s ward

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

A trip to the hospital is not a pleasant experience for a child, but a project by artist Lidia de Lange and the Galway University Hospitals Arts Trust might make it a little easier.

St Bernadette’s Paediatric Unit in UHG has been transformed to create a welcoming, colourful, environment for children.