Close shave for man who steals over €170 worth of razors
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
A Limerick man, with 63 previous convictions, had a close shave this week when he avoided having to serve extra jail time after stealing more than €170 worth of razors.
Read more ...David McWilliams to give economy survival talk
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
How to survive in the economic downturn? This is the question that is on the mind of many these days and to answer this and many other questions Financial Solutions Skillnet have called on the expertise of well-known economist and author, David McWilliams
Read more ...Irish businesses back Ireland’s Volvo entry
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
Just a week before the world’s greatest ocean race begins, Ireland’s entry, the Green Dragon, has been handed a major financial boost.
Read more ...Carpenter fined more than €1,000 for assault at party
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
A carpenter was fined more than €1,000 after assaulting another man at a house party.
Read more ...Learn more about breast and cervical cancers at Tuam information evening
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
A free informal health information evening focusing on breast and cervical cancers, two of the most prevalent affecting women, will take place on Tuesday night at 8pm upstairs at the West Wing restaurant, Galway Road, Tuam.
Read more ...Witnesses sought following Bushypark crash
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to come forward following a road accident in Bushy Park last month.
Read more ...Inter-personal difficulties will not stop Mayor’s Awards
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
The Mayor’s Awards will be going ahead as planned and nothing will be getting in the way of honouring the work of community groups and individuals in the city, according to Mayor of Galway Cllr Padraig Conneely.
Read more ...Concert in aid of Abbey roof fund
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
ST PATRICK’S Brass Band will perform a concert in the Abbey Church, Francis Street, this Saturday at 8.15pm in aid of the Franciscan Abbey Roof Restoration Fund.
Read more ...Woman wages holy war on gardai
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
A woman who started a holy war with gardai by throwing pictures at them including that of the Sacred Heart was granted bail at Galway District Court this week.
Ellen Moran (69) with an address at 152 An Sean Bhaile, Doughiska, was brought before Judge Mary Fahy last Monday charged with being intoxicated in a public place, threatening and abusive behaviour, and with the criminal damage of a Sacred Heart picture, on September 29, 2008, at the above address.
Read more ...Local author says overweight people eat too quickly
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
Up to 99.9 per cent of people who are overweight eat too quickly. That is the opinion of local author, therapist and trainer Diarmuid Lavelle whose new book The Sensual Slimmer has just hit the bookshelves.
Read more ...Connolly condemns O’Ceidigh’s ‘sinister’ remarks on water crisis
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
“Biased, unhelpful”, “positively dangerous”, and “sinister” is how Independent Cllr Catherine Connolly has described recent remarks by Padraig O’Ceidigh, blaming city councillors for the lead water crisis.
Read more ...Only replacing lead pipes and water quality guarantee will ease minds, says Healy Eames
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
The Environment Minister needs to firmly commit to the replacement of 3kms of lead pipes in Old Mervue and guarantee the quality of water in order to put the minds of Galway residents at ease and restore confidence, according to Fine Gael Senator Fidelma Healy Eames.
Read more ...Beware of bogus water testers warns Walsh
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
Fine Gael Cllr Brian Walsh is warning the public to beware of potential bogus water testers claiming to be from the Galway City Council or the HSE and to always ask for ID before letting anyone into the house.
Read more ...New Dublin Road outbound bus lane should ‘significantly reduce journey times’
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
Work has begun on a new outbound bus lane along the Dublin Road, extending from Moneenageisha to the Renmore Road junction. Works will take up to 16 weeks but when completed, the new lane should significantly reduce journey times along the route.
Read more ...Galway Rape Crisis Centre takes four helpline calls each day!
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
The Galway Rape Crisis Centre responded to 1,322 helpline calls, dealt with 256 new clients and delivered prevention and awareness training to more than a 1,000 people last year.
Read more ...AIB Better Ireland Programme awards €90,000 to children’s groups in Galway
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
Nine children’s groups in Galway have topped the local vote in AIB’s Better Ireland Programme. They have each received a donation of €10,000 from AIB branches in their area.
Read more ...Galway seeks new traffic lights system to ease traffic flow
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
The Galway City Council is to apply to the Department of Transport for funding to establish and operate an urban traffic control system which will allow a freer flowing of traffic in the city.
Read more ...Gort to name its People of the Year
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
The first Gort People of the Year Awards will take place later this month.
Read more ...Drum school at Brigit’s Garden
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
A DAY of tribal drumming and singing will take place at Brigit’s Garden, Roscahill, this Sunday with Buladh Chroi community drum circle.
The worshop will be a journey into rhythm and song in a fun and relaxed environment, and no previous drumming experience is necessary. It starts at 10.30am and finishes at 6.30pm.
Read more ...Galway cycling loses a great friend
Thu, Oct 02, 2008
The Galway cycling community is mourning the loss of one of the west’s most well known enthusiasts and charity fundraisers.
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