Crime in the Country

Thu, Oct 08, 2015

The alarming activities of feral criminal gangs who roam the countryside preying on innocent victims was once again highlighted in unequivocal terms last week. Armed with a shotgun, handgun, and machete, seven thugs terrorised Mark and Emma Corcoran and their three young daughters during a violent robbery, which took place at their home in Tipperary on the night of November 20, 2013. The details of this devastating attack has shocked Ireland and the idea that such violence and brutality could be witnessed by three children is sickening and extremely frightening. Indeed, if it was not for the fast thinking actions of Mrs Corcoran to make a 999 call and leave her phone active under her bed, these criminals may still be walking our streets today and inflicting further mayhem on rural Ireland.

Galway woman making waves at Primark in Germany as one of company’s youngest managers

Thu, Oct 08, 2015

King began her career with Penneys only four short years ago and the ambitious 26-year-old has now progressed to become one of the company’s youngest store managers. What makes her story all the more remarkable is that she manages the Primark store in Weiterstadt, Germany - despite not having a word of German until she moved there two and a half years ago. 

Major step forward in the planning process for Galway port extension

Thu, Oct 08, 2015

Galway Harbour Company has received communication from An Bord Pleanála, which sets out the information required to move the proposal for the Galway Port extension on to the next stage of the planning process.

The multi million euro expansion of Galway Docks involves the reclamation of 27 hectares from the foreshore and sea bed and the relocation of activities to new quays, jetties and yards.

People's goodwill keeping suspended coffees initiative alive and well in Galway

Thu, Oct 08, 2015

Four outlets in Galway are continuing to provide a 'suspended coffee' service to customers who may be down on their luck and cannot afford a warm drink.

Gondolas of Galway — 16-seater bikes to ferry commuters and tour groups around the city

Thu, Oct 08, 2015

A 16-seater covered bicycle capable of carrying group of pedalling passengers from place to place in the city could soon become commonplace after the idea was deemed one of the winners at the Galway Start Up Weekend held at GMIT from Friday to Sunday.

Three suspects released following knifepoint robbery at Renmore Pharmacy

Thu, Oct 08, 2015

Three people who were being questioned in relation to a robbery at Renmore Pharmacy on Tuesday afternoon have been released without charge. A file will be sent to the DPP who will direct if there is to be a prosecution in the case.

Hotel Meyrick to launch exclusive wedding package at Wedding Open Day on Sunday

Thu, Oct 08, 2015

Continuing its 163-year-old tradition of making wedding dreams come true, the Hotel Meyrick invites all newly engaged couples to their Wedding Open Day on Sunday (October 11) from 12pm – 5pm, as they announce their Exclusive Wedding Package for 2016 & 2017.  Meet members of the highly professional wedding co-ordination team and view the elegant Connemara Ballroom, set for a classic wedding while discussing the your dream wedding.

Take an underground adventure at Baboró with Fíbín’s Saol Faoi Shráid

Thu, Oct 08, 2015

Galway’s very own Fíbín Theatre Company brings the exciting adventures of Ríbín and Glibín to the stage during this year’s Baboró International Arts Festival for Children, which takes place next week. Based on the characters from the hugely popular TG4 show of the same name, Saol Faoi Shráid features lots of singing and great interaction.

Clayton Hotel to host inaugural Horizon Summit next month

Thu, Oct 08, 2015

Next month the Clayton Hotel, Galway will be the venue for the first Horizon Summit a leadership conference aimed at helping businesses in Galway and across the country reach their full potential in 2016.

The keynote speaker will be Bobby Kerr, Chairman of Insomnia Coffee Company, former Dragon and presenter of Down to Business on NewsTalk — other presenters include Pádraic Ó’Máille. SMACHT, Eric Fitzpatrick and Dermot McConkey as well as productivity expert Ciara Conlon.

Galway based trainer worried about children’s fitness and health

Thu, Oct 08, 2015

A Craughwell based coach is the only finalist, outside of North America, to reach the top ten for the ‘Coach of the Year’ accolade awarded by the International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA). The association is the premier international authority in youth fitness and youth sports performance training, with about 35,000 members globally.

Connaught Bicycle and Garden Machinery open in Briarhill

Thu, Oct 08, 2015

Connaught Bicycle and Garden Machinery is a new business which has opened its doors at 49 Briarhill Business Park. There is ample free parking outside the store which is ideally located for customers travelling into Galway from all the main arteries.

Kyne welcomes progress on environmental review clearing way for Claregalway Flood Relief Works

Thu, Oct 08, 2015

Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South Seán Kyne has welcomed confirmation from the Office of Public Works’ Minister, Simon Harris that the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform will this month sign off on the environmental review which has delayed works on the Claregalway Flood Relief Scheme. 

New online treatment programme to help people cope with persistent fatigue after cancer

Thu, Oct 08, 2015

Psychology at NUI Galway, with the support of Cancer Care West is currently recruiting people experiencing persistent fatigue since the completion of cancer treatment (treatment completed at least three months ago).

Ó Clochartaigh supports bill to criminalise sex buyers

Thu, Oct 08, 2015

lochartaigh has welcomed legislation that would criminalise the purchasers of sex. Speaking during a debate on the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015, Senator Ó Clochartaigh said that prostitution is a vicious and brutal criminal enterprise which allows pimps, traffickers and thugs to exploit women and young girls.

Contracts signed for Galway Garda HQ

Thu, Oct 08, 2015

The signing of contracts for the construction of the new Garda HQ on the Dublin Road is a welcome development, but the Minister for Justice, Frances Fitzgerald must give assurances that Mill Street will be kept as a city centre Garda station.

Convicted criminals and their associates should be instantly disqualified from driving, says Higgins

Thu, Oct 08, 2015

Senator Lorraine Higgins today called on the Minister for Justice to come into the Seanad to discuss why many of the criminals robbing and plundering rural Ireland have not been disqualified from driving.

Keep reducing taxes on work so as to help create more jobs, says Walsh ahead of Budget

Thu, Oct 08, 2015

Fine Gael TD for Galway West, Brian Walsh, has said that the Government must use next week’s Budget to continue to reduce the amount of taxes paid by workers.

Connaughton demands answers from phone companies over ‘deteriorating services

Thu, Oct 08, 2015

Deteriorating mobile phone coverage in east Galway and the continuing existence of mobile blackspots around the county is affecting business in rural areas and placing a great strain on carers and parents trying to contact children.

Leader programmes for Connemara should be delivered in Connemara demands Grealish

Thu, Oct 08, 2015

County Galway should be split into two administrative regions for distribution of the Leader and SICAP programmes, given the differences between west and the east of the county, with Forum Connemara Ltd reinstated as the body through which the programmes will be delivered in Connemara.

Public urged to look after their eyesight

Thu, Oct 08, 2015

A  retired nurse who developed a condition - which is the leading cause of blindness in over 50s in Ireland - is appealing to the public not to take their eyesight for granted.

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