Pregnant woman punched in stomach by ‘spiked’ man, court hears

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

A six-months pregnant woman was punched in the stomach by a drunk and abusive man who claimed that his drink had been “spiked”, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Kevin Salcombe offered the explanation of his drink being spiked after the court heard last Monday how he had been fighting in a city centre bar before being taken outside by female friends but then assaulted them.

O’Rourke gets on his bike to show that Oranmore needs a railway station

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

Oranmore needs to have its own railway station which would service not only Oranmore, but the industrial estates, Maree, Clarinbridge, Derrydonnell, and Craughwell.

Coole celebrates Tree Week, hurling and football greats, local heritage,

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

The biannual series of cultural events at Coole Park is now drawing to a close but there are still a few events to look forward to before the end of the programme.

McDonnell calls for action on Renmore rat-runs

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

The people of Renmore must get together and take action on the rat-running though estates as the “there has been enough talking and the time has come for some meaningful action”.

Controversial rezoning motions to be discussed next month

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

Two controversial motions to rezone land on the Tuam and Dublin roads are likely to be part of discussions during the review of the Galway City Development Plan in April.

Maunsells residents’ association meeting

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

The AGM of the Maunsells Park/Road Residents’ Association takes place tomorrow.

Forget repairs to Old Mervue’s lead pipes and replace them says Walsh

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

The Galway City Council should not use valuable funds to repair leaks to Old Mervue’s contaminated lead pipe system, but use it to help families connect to the clean new cast iron pipes, according to Fine Gael Cllr Brian Walsh.

Cuddy welcomes new local transport service

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

Oranmore Councillor Jim Cuddy has welcomed the commencement of a new local transport service for Claregalway and Carnmore.

Prestigious bursary for GMIT Letterfrack student

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

A Galway student attending GMIT Letterfrack has been awarded the prestigious Ronald McDonnell Bursary for her talent in furniture conservation and restoration.

Jobs can be created in Galway with tax breaks for green sector, says Hope

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

If the Government has any interest in creating jobs in Ireland - and in Galway - then it must eliminate corporate taxes on the green technology and energy sector.

Man sets flammable bag alight and throws it at hostel gates

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

A man who filled a plastic bag with flammable liquid, set it alight, and then threw it at the gate of the hostel after he had been refused entry was sentenced to three months in jail when he appeared at Galway District Court last Monday.

Michael Coogan pleaded guilty to arson at Fairgreen Hostel on April 10, 2008. Charges for being intoxicated in a public place, and for threatening and abusive behaviour were withdrawn.

‘I play to win’ says Labour’s Nuala Nolan

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

June’s Local Election could be the chance for Labour to make a real breakthrough in Galway city politics and establish itself as a dominant and vibrant force.

City council to host local elections exhibition

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

Local elections have been held in Ireland since 1899 and during March, City Hall will host an exhibition on local elections over the past 110 years.

Hope ‘disgusted’ by councillors going to Cheltenham

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

Bringing forward the March meeting of the Galway City Council by a week to let city councillors attend the Cheltenham Festival is “disgusting” at a time of economic crisis.

Open day for prospective post- Leaving Certificate students at Galway Community College

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

People can learn more about post-Leaving Certificate courses taking place at Galway Community College at its annual open day on Wednesday from 10am to 4pm.

Open day for prospective post- Leaving Certificate students at Galway Community College

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

People can learn more about post-Leaving Certificate courses taking place at Galway Community College at its annual open day on Wednesday from 10am to 4pm.

GoBus announces new service for Galway

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

New coach operator GoBus has just announced a daily point-to-point return service operating from Galway to Dublin.

Challenge drink culture but leave Rag Week alone, says Sinn Féin

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

Withholding support for future Rag Week events is not the way to challenge the drink culture among students or in Galway generally.

Take part in Seachtain na Gaeilge in Galway

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

The Galway city and county programme for Seachtain na Gaeilge 2009 is now available from Conradh na Gaeilge and lists the more than 100 events being organised.

Connolly brands two hundred empty houses in city as a ‘scandal’

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

There are at least 200 vacant local authority and affordable houses in Galway city, something that is “absolutely scandalous”, given that there are more than 3,000 households on the housing waiting list.

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