Tough days ahead but Galway will weather the storm, says GCBA head

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

“It was like a light being switched off in a room” — so said the chairman of the Galway City Business Association, Ronnie O'Gorman when describing the speed with which the financial world collapsed, during his address to the group’s AGM on Tuesday night.

INO protest outside Portiuncula over alleged ‘wrongful suspension’ of two senior nurse managers

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

Members of the Irish Nurses Organisation at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe held a lunchtime protest outside the facility on Tuesday over what the union claims is the “wrongful suspension” of two long serving senior nurse managers.

The union says the demonstration, which took place during members’ lunch times and did not affect patient care, is the first step in its industrial action campaign, which began on Monday.

Dubray Books to celebrate ten years of bookselling

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

Dubray Books on Shop Street will celebrate 10 years of bookselling in Galway on Friday November 28 with readings, discounts, and refreshments.

Shooting range to open in Galway

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

This month will see the opening of Galway’s first shooting range — with target competitions to be held for adults and children in the run-up to Christmas.

End of the boom

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

Just four days into leg two of the Volvo Ocean Race, Ireland’s entry has suffered a serious setback.

Local priest faces the Dragon

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

Ireland’s Green Dragon met some friendly faces in Capetown recently, including Galwayman Fr Padraic Naughton.

Lynch takes the plunge

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

In Alicante it was Tom Roche of the National Toll Roads, and on Saturday in Capetown it was the turn of Galway solicitor Brian Lynch to take the plunge.

A feast of style Corribside

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

If you would like to get into the festive spirit in a stylish way then don’t miss “Style in the Afternoon”, an exclusive fashion and Christmas gift idea event being held in Lisloughrey Lodge, Cong on Sunday.

Enable Ireland hydrotherapy pool operational in weeks

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

The newly built hydrotherapy treatment pool at the Enable Ireland Children’s Centre will be fully operational in a matter of weeks. The official opening of the facility will take place on Monday December 1 at the centre at Seamus Quirke Road.

Man fined €500 for buying alcohol for under-eighteens

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

An Israeli man who claimed he didn’t know it was illegal to buy alcohol for under-18s was told to use his “common sense” in future and fined €500.

American fashion giant Tommy Hilfiger to visit his city store today

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

Fashion giant Tommy Hilfiger will jet into Galway today (Thursday) to host a public signing session at his city shop.

Galway man found guilty of one count of sexually assaulting niece

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

A young Galway man has been found guilty, by majority verdict, of one count of sexually assaulting his niece during a visit to her granny.

However, after over four hours of deliberation, the jury at Galway Circuit Court were unable to reach a decision last Tuesday on the remaining three counts of sexual assault.

Direct human contact casualty of economic boom, Cope Galway launch told

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

The downside of the economic boom of the past 20 years is the loss of much of our direct human contact, the launch of COPE Galway’s development strategy was told earlier this week.

GAAW vigil to mark seventh year of Afghan war

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

The Galway Alliance Against War will hold a Vigil at the Wilde statue on Williamsgate Street today at 1pm to mark the seventh anniversary of the war in Afghanistan.

Nanny steals €6,000 in clothes and jewellery, court hears

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

A nanny who stole nearly €6,000 worth of clothes and jewellery and grossly breached the trust of her employer was ordered to pay €2,000 compensation and was given a four month suspended sentence at Galway District Court last Monday.

Galway African church broadcasts to the nation

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

The Faith Christian Fellowship, one of Galway’s most prominent African churches, will hold a number of special events this weekend.

Refuge for women had to turn 500 away this year

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

Waterside House, the city based refuge for women experiencing domestic violence, was unable to accommodate 500 women and children this year due to pressures on its service.

The refuge, which is run by COPE Galway, had to refer the 191 women and 310 children elsewhere, according to Wendy Houston, the manager of the facility.

Galway Lions Club go radio ga-ga — it’s auction time

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

The annual Galway Lions Club Charity Auction in association with Galway Bay FM and Eircom will be held on Friday December 12 at the Ardilaun hotel, and will be live on air from 9am – 1pm. Up to 250 items will be auctioned on the morning with all proceeds going directly to disadvantaged families and individuals in Galway city.

Environmentally-friendly rail carriages are the future says Ó Brolcháin

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

Six new environmentally friendly train carriages had their maiden journey from Galway to Dublin at 7.15am yesterday and Green Cllr Niall Ó Brolcháin has welcomed this as a “portent of good things to come”.

Elderly Galwegians suffer ‘damp and dangerous accommodation’ while waiting for housing grants

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

Elderly Galwegians on low incomes are living in “damp and dangerous accommodation” because approved funding for essential repairs is not being released by the Department of Health.

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