Amnesty to screen film on Roma Gypsies

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

A People Uncounted, a documentary on the Roma Gypsies is to be screened in the city by Amnesty International Galway this month.

Eleven months for burglary and counterfeit note scam

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

A 32-year-old man with 56 previous convictions was sentenced to 11 months in jail for burglary and fraud offences at Galway District Court this week.

Julian Gough hits top spot in UK with ebook

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

CRASH!, Julian Gough’s surreal, comic, and topical Kindle Single novella about the Irish and European economic downturn, has become the top-selling short story in Britain.

Grateful staff ensure coffee morning raises more than €2,000 for Croí

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Earlier this month the team at Blake’s bar on Eglinton Street held a coffee morning in aid of Croí as a thank you for looking after one of their own staff during a life changing event.

Silicon Valley experts gather to sample the best of Ireland

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

The best of Ireland, including major events like the Galway Races, is currently being showcased to a group of 30 of Silicon Valley experts and innovators who will also be meeting with Udara Na Gaeltachta to discuss finance and business opportunities in the west.

An Spidéal to benefit from multi-million euro sewerage scheme

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Planning permission has been granted for a €3.64 million new Wastewater Treatment Plant and Pumping Station for the An Spidéal area.

Hundreds run for Aoibhe at successful Renville Park 5K

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Close to 700 runners took to the pathways of Renville Park on Wednesday night last to compete in the third annual Renville Park 5K, with all proceeds from the event going to local charity ACT for Meningitis.

City man appeals to public to support his fundraising walk

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

A city man will undertake a major fundraising walk this month in aid of a Dublin hospital.

Raffle to fund Jes students’ trip to Empire Mock Trial World final in New York

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

A group of transition year students from Coláiste Iognáid is organising a fundraising raffle, with prizes including tickets to the autumn home rugby internationals, to raise funds for their trip to the US to represent Ireland in the Empire Mock Trial World Final in New York in October.

Pieta House to open in Tuam this October

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

A suicide and self-harm crisis centre which will serve Galway, Mayo and Roscommon is due to open in Co Galway in the autumn.

‘Abducted’ Craughwell businessman charged with wasting Garda time

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

Craughwell-based businessman Kevin McGeever was yesterday remanded in custody with consent to bail after being charged with making false statements and wasting garda time.

‘Abducted’ Craughwell businessman charged with wasting Garda time

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

Craughwell-based businessman Kevin McGeever was yesterday remanded in custody with consent to bail after being charged with making false statements and wasting garda time.

Nolan calls for new jobs policy to target long-term unemployed

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

The number of people in Galway who are long-term unemployed has risen and more needs to be done to provide jobs for people in this situation.

Rural Galway must not be denied broadband says Connaughton

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

Commitments made under the National Broadband Plan to provide rural Ireland with basic fibre speed broadband must be upheld, according to Dep Paul Connaughton.

RnaG is looking for the next Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

Galwegians who think they can do sports commentary as Gaeilge as good as Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh or Seán Bán Breathnach, should check out a new competition.

Staff wanted for expanding dance school

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

One of the fastest growing dance schools in the west of Ireland is expanding and on the lookout for new staff. The Antoinette Casserly School of Dance was established in 2004 and offers classes in ballet (RAD and repertoire) and modern/jazz.

All babies will have hearing screening

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

The introduction of the national newborn hearing screening programme at Galway University Hospitals means that hearing screening will be provided to all babies born in Ireland.

New Fairgreen taxi rank to alleviate dangers

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

Traffic gridlock and lack of adequate taxi rank spaces at Ceannt Station is “chaos” and will result in someone being injured if nothing is done, warned director of services Ciarán Hayes after outlining proposals for a new taxi rank at Fairgreen Road, which is hoped will alleviate the problem and make the area safer for the public.

Galway councillors question FSAI over lack of horse meat prosecutions

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

Galway county councillors this week questioned the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) over why Irish processors have not been prosecuted over the horse meat scandal when farmers are penalised regularly for not following regulations or failing inspections.

McHugh’s pub to host racing preview event to aid Injured Jockeys’ Fund

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

McHugh’s Pub in Castlegar will host a Galway Plate and Hurdle preview evening next Tuesday July 30, starting at 9.45pm.

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