Man who threatened to cut gardai’s throats given chance

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

An English man who urinated on an unmarked patrol car, threatened to cut the throats of garda officers and then attempted to bite one of them, was given a chance in court this week to pay €350 to charity.

Women’s charity calendar goes on sale

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

The City of Galway VEC Women’s Community Education Calendar was launched on Monday in the Galway City Museum by the award winning poet Rita Ann Higgins.

HSE warns of health risks from the rising floodwaters

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

People in south and east Galway whose houses have been flooded are being advised by the HSE West to take simple precautions to prevent illness before re-occupying their homes.

A spokesperson for the local health authority’s environmental department warned that the floodwater that entered homes in the area may cause sickness.

EU funding sought for flood relief in Galway

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

The heavy rainfall which has blighted east and south Galway, Clare, and Cork has inflicted damage that could cost between €500 million and €972 million, leading to EU funds being urgently sought.

What to do before, during, and after flooding

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

While much of east Galway is suffering from the effects of last week’s flooding, the danger is by no means over yet as the heavy rains are set to continue and there are concerns over high tides and rising river levels.

Galway Film Centre ID Projects 2009 screenings

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

The Galway Film Centre will launch the ID Projects 2009 films will a series of screenings in the Town Hall Theatre.

Meet author of beauty book at Eason’s

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

Fans of award winning beauty blog Beaut.ie will be heading to Eason’s bookshop on Sunday at 2.30pm to meet author and blogger Aisling McDermott.

Hundreds turn out for Pres book launch

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

Four hundred past pupils braved the floods in East Galway last weekend to attend the launch of the remarkable 600-page full-colour book marking the centenary of the Presentation Sisters’ arrival in Athenry, and their educational contribution to the town and the wider area.

Route 66 re-opens this weekend

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

Change is coming to Route 66 at Keanes Bar and Restaurant, Oranmore this weekend. Renovations began at Route 66 recently with the emphasis on a whole new experience in entertainment, with Kudos arriving in the village this Saturday, November 28.

Firefighters could have alleviated hardship for flooding victims, says Healy Eames

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

Local Fine Gael senator Fidelma Healy Eames has questioned why the Galway Fire Service, the only local emergency organisation “equipped to suck up and remove water”, was not fully engaged to deal with the recent flooding in east and south Galway.

Website building in Cloughanover

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

Campbells of Cloughanover will host a website building workshop on December 5 and 6, from 10pm to 6pm. The workshop is a cost-effective way of building a simple website, and learning how to maintain it. The course will take place over two days combined with advance preparation by phone and email.

The stories of Galway’s soldiers revealed in new exhibition

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

The Irish have played a major role in the British army from the late 1700s up to Independence and even beyond, fighting in the Napoleonic Wars, the Afghan War, the Crimean War, the South African Wars, World War I, and World War II.

Gort charity lends helping hand in flood crisis

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

As rising water levels threatens areas in Gort a local charity shop has opened its doors to the tide of people who have found themselves in need of extra clothing, furniture, and other essentials as a result of the floods.

Galway to host its first Aon Chathair Aon Leabhar celebration

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

Great novels set in Galway will be celebrated in the city at Aon Chathair Aon Leabhar (One City One Book), a new event which takes place this Saturday in the Galway Arts Centre at 2pm.

Water charges’ hike will ‘strangle’ business — McNelis

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

While the commercial rates are likely to be frozen in this year’s Galway City Council budget, a planned hike in water charges will be “another noose around the necks” of struggling businesses in Galway.

Labour seeks ‘freeze’ on rates on parking charges

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

Business must be encouraged and the vulnerable protected so it is vital the refuse waiver is retained and commercial rates and city parking charges are not increased next year.

The Village Care Centre launches flood support scheme

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

The Village Nursing Care Centre announced this week a flood support scheme for older people in the local community. Having recently launched a Home Care Service, The Village Care Centre will offer free home care packages to suitable candidates over the coming fortnight. The service will offer three two hourly visits per week for the next two weeks.

Stammering Association self help group

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

The Irish Stammering Association's Galway self help group is due to meet again in December. The group provides opportunities for people who stutter to discuss issues around their stammering, as well as providing mutual support. Many people who have attended groups have found them to be very helpful in feeling more comfortable with their stammering.