Witness in Glenamaddy murder trial denies instigating knife attack

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

A witness in a murder trial has denied taunting the accused man and being the instigator of a stabbing incident which resulted in the death of his young friend.

Councillor frustrated at the ‘amount of bulls**t’ surrounding speed limit changes

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

The delays in the implementation of new speed limits on Galway’s roads led one councillor to label the bureaucracy “bullshit” at this week’s council meeting.

Verging on the ridiculous — council hedge funds well down as overgrown vegetation makes roads unsafe

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

Funding to cut roadside hedges and to cut back verges is down by more than 60 per cent and that’s why the county’s roads are quickly being overgrown by vegetation, angry councillors were told this week when they queried why hedges were being cut in some areas and not in others.

An Taisce’s heritage is not Irish, but British, says councillor

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

The heritage that An Taisce and such organisations is trying to protect when objecting to planning in Connemara is not Irish heritage, but British heritage, the county council was told on Monday.

Could FG overtake FF in Galway West?

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

The thing about elections is that political anoraks can never get enough of them. The locals are just over and already speculation is going on about who might run for which party in the next General Election.

No more cheap Viagra or Nigerian slushfunds for county councillors

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

County councillors will no longer be bombarded with offers of cheap Viagra or to have their bank accounts used to hold funds for exiled African princes, following the unveiling of their new secure email system this week.

An Bord Snip call to merge city and county council is illogical, say councillors

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

On August 1 1485, Pyerse Lynch was elected the first mayor of Galway city and his election allowed for the foundation of the Galway Corporation, now the Galway City Council.

KATS auditions

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

THE KNOCKNACARRA Amateur Theatre Society will hold auditions in The Salthill Hotel on Tuesday July 21 and Thursday 23 at 7.30pm.

Move or improve with the help of Red Barn

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

If you have decided not to sell your house but instead to do some clever renovating , then call into The Red Barn, in Briarhill Business Park to help you with some ideas.

Xtra-vision launches new offer for Galway gamers

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Xtra-vision has announced the launch of a recession-busting offer that should be music to the ears of Galway gamers.

Swap ‘til you drop for Cancer Care West

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Imagine browsing through an extensive fashion wardrobe and choosing exactly what you want without having to worry about price tags?

Remand for man accused of impersonating garda, and false imprisonment

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

A man charged with offences including alleged impersonation of a garda, false imprisonment, and assault, was remanded on continuing bail for the service of a book of evidence.

A trip down memory lane at the Druid exhibition

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

To celebrate the opening of the renovated Druid Lane Theatre, Druid will present a photographic exhibition in Artisan Restaurant, Quay Street, during the Galway Arts Festival.

Stagecoach Galway holiday workshops

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

There are a few remaining places for Stagecoach Galway’s holiday workshop for children interested in drama, running all next week at St Mary’s College.

Public meeting to discuss the Ryan Report

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Dr Peadar O’Grady, a practising child psychiatrist, will examine the Ryan Report and its recommendations in a public meeting in Galway this evening.

East Galway Food Festival takes place on Saturday

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

The inaugural East Galway Food Festival takes place at St Brendan’s Home, Loughrea, this Saturday from 12 noon to 5pm.

Family furniture

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Opening their doors for the first time in May 1959, Coppingers of Moylough have been serving customers for half a century and are still going strong.

Walsh welcomes new Garda substation for Ballybane

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

The new Garda substation for Ballybane will help deter crime and provide necessary services to the local community according to Fine Gael councillor Brian Walsh.

Jail for man who obstructed garda at court

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Five months in jail was imposed on a Limerick man who obstructed a garda in the foyer of the Galway courthouse by putting his elbow to his face.

Galway green fingers could have allotments by September

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Allotments have been a feature of urban English life for decades but with the increasing sprawl of Irish cities, and gardens becoming smaller to non-existent, allotments are now becoming popular here.

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