Clamp down on neglectful landlords , says O’Flaherty

Thu, Jul 17, 2008

The days of landlords being allowed to neglect their properties and let them to fall into disrepair are coming to an end as new standards to regulate the private rented sector are due to come into force.

When Irish monks led the way in maths and science

Thu, Jul 17, 2008

Ireland was the intellectual powerhouse of the Mediaeval era, excelling not only in the field of art and philosophy but also in mathematics - a fact which will be examined at a conference in NUI, Galway this weekend.

From the sixth to the 11th centuries, Ireland was a dynamic and expanding society. Irish clans established colonies in Wales and south west England, while in Scotland they expand into the Highlands and gave birth to Scottish Gaelic culture.

Galway Zimbabweans remain fearful for their country’s future

Thu, Jul 17, 2008

Zimbabwe is in turmoil. Robert Mugabe has won another presidential election amid allegations of vote rigging, intimidation, and violence against opposition politicians. African nations will not act. Western governments are divided on what to do.

Driver didn’t know holding mobile was an offence

Thu, Jul 17, 2008

A motorist didn’t realise that simply holding his mobile phone in his hand while driving was an offence, when he appeared before Galway District Court this week charged with the offence.

Alan Connolly, Feaghbeg, Eyrecourt, Ballinasloe was not in court when Garda Liam Kelly gave evidence of seeing him holding the phone in his right hand while driving at Tuam Road, Galway, on February 9 last.

Just hand over the bras, girls

Thu, Jul 17, 2008

Cancer Care West in conjunction with Mayo Cancer Support Association has set about the task of collecting 120,000 bras and forming an unbroken chain which will be in excess of 70 miles long.

TV thief has year to prove he won’t ‘step out of line’

Thu, Jul 17, 2008

A man who stole a television from Dunnes Stores and sold it on to have money for Christmas was remanded on bail for a year to see how he behaves himself in the meantime, following his appearance before Galway District Court this week.

James Campbell, 103 Tirellan Heights, Headford Road, Galway, pleaded guilty to stealing a €349 television from Dunnes Stores, Edward Square, Galway on December 20 last.

Dublin Transport Office chief executive to address Galway Transport Forum

Thu, Jul 17, 2008

The director of the Dublin Transportation Office John Henry, will make a presentation to the major transport stakeholders in Galway next week.

Samaritans to highlight depression with shop window display

Thu, Jul 17, 2008

Boots will play host to a live performance highlighting depressing and suicidal thoughts as part of the Samaritans’ national fundraising event next week.

Arden and D’Arcy to read at Westside Library

Thu, Jul 17, 2008

The multi-award winning playwright, novelist, and short story writer John Arden, and the film maker, activist, and playwright Margarette D’Arcy will read from their work at the Westside Library next week.

The reading takes place on Tuesday at 6.30pm. It is organised by the Western Writers’ Centre as part of this year’s Westside Arts Festival.

Will the economic cutbacks see a cutback in councillors’ support?

Thu, Jul 17, 2008

This time next year all the hullabaloo of the Local and European elections will be over and a new city council and mayor will have been elected. In the meantime, the big question is, how will the current economic climate and cutbacks affect the members of the council in their bids to be re-elected?

City solicitor emerges as potential candidate for Fianna Fáil

Thu, Jul 17, 2008

Peter Keane, a solicitor and former rugby player from the Taylor’s Hill area, is seen as the most likely candidate to stand for Fianna Fáil in Galway City West in the 2009 Local Elections.