Clean your dog’s dirt off the prom McNelis warns dog owners
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
Those who bring their dogs for a walk along the prom should also be prepared to clean up after their pet takes a poop.
Read more ...Counselling - an aid to help create change in your life
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
Are issues getting swept under the carpet at your home? Are you worried about your child or teenager’s emotional state or their behaviour when you are not around? Do you find yourself in constant conflict with your spouse or children?
Read more ...Cregmore Community Alert receives funding grant
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
The Cregmore Community Alert scheme is to receive a grant of €1,876 under the Government’s Community Support for Older People Scheme.
Read more ...Kelly’s to officially launch bar and venue tomorrow night
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
Kelly’s Bar and Venue opened its doors in July of last year, but only now have the final touches been added. The mirrors have been hung, the pheasant has been stuffed, the beer taps well and truly tested so Kelly’s is now ready to launch. The official launch party takes place tomorrow Friday February 26 kicking off at 9pm. To celebrate, Kelly’s has lined up music on two floors from two bands and four DJs and lots of giveaways. Entry is free and early arrivals will get a complimentary drink.
Read more ...The Irishmen who fought for Mexico
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
In Mexico City there stands a monument to a group of Irish and German soldiers who fought and died in the brutal Mexican-American war of 1846-1848.
Read more ...Man accused of harassment granted bail
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
A 47-year-old psychiatric patient accused of allegedly harassing a woman has been granted bail on the strict condition that he reside at UHG, continue his treatment, and not contact the injured party by any means.
Read more ...Cheeky hotel thief jailed for fifteen months
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
A man who cheekily trespassed in a city centre hotel three times in just two days and stole more than €700 has been jailed for 15 months at Galway District Court this week.
Read more ...Drink driver ploughs into roundabout before fleeing, court hears
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
A 50-year-old woman who ploughed her car into a roundabout before fleeing the scene of the accident had gone back on the drink after a relationship break-up, the Galway District Court heard this week.
Read more ...Double assault accused sent for trial
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
A Newcastle man accused of assaulting two men in the city centre has been sent forward for trial.
Read more ...Man sent for trial for violent disorder and assault
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
A 28-year-old man accused of allegedly assaulting a man in an attack which involved a gang of up to eight men has been sent forward for trial.
Read more ...GMIT hotel school annual careers fair
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
Some 30 employers in the hospitality industry from all over the country are to take part in the GMIT hotel school annual careers fair at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology on Wednesday March 3.
Read more ...Learn about health care
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
Respond is offering a certificate in health care course over the coming months.
Read more ...Irish politics is a bit like The Sopranos
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
Over the past fortnight, Irish politics has resembled the final episodes of that classic crime drama The Sopranos. As that series rumbled to a climax, all it took was one stray bullet to set into train a series of events that saw one character after another take a hit.
While the resignation of Trevor Sargent on Tuesday has so far been portrayed as an isolated incident, there are not many people who would bet that it is not connected to the incidents of the past few weeks.
Read more ...There are only two classes — working and ruling, maintains legendary Scargill
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
Arthur Scargill, the legendary British trade ynion leader, has lead a full and colourful life. He helped bring down Ted Heath, took on Thatcher, and dined with Khrushchev. However he was, and always will be, a fighter for the workers. Now in his seventies, he shows no signs of slowing down and his passion for politics and trade unionism remains undimmed.
Read more ...Bishop not for turning, as he comes back to increased criticism
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
The Bishop of Galway returned home yesterday to criticisms that the two-day summit between his fellow bishops and the Pope at the Vatican had been a wasted opportunity for the Church to take responsibility for presiding over a culture of cover-up.
Read more ...Retired Army captain has ‘mild post-traumatic stress disorder’ after Lebanon, High Court told
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
A consultant psychiatrist has told the High Court she believes a retired Army captain who is suing the State for damages for alleged post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of his experiences in Lebanon does not actually have PTSD and, if he has, it is no more than "mild" PTSD.
Read more ...City councillor fears for head shop turf war
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
The destruction of two head shops in Dublin city centre by fire in the space of a week is alarming for businesses close to the Galway premises, according to city councillor Niall Mc Nelis.
Read more ...Search for missing man continues
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Gardai are continuing their appeal for witnesses to help them locate a 26-year-old man who has been missing from his home in Galway since before Christmas.
Read more ...Judgment orders secured against north Galway developers
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
A property developer has consented to an order for judgment for some €4.39 million against him over unpaid loans granted by the Educational Building Society.
The EBS secured the judgment order from Mr Justice Peter Kelly at the Commercial Court yesterday (Wednesday) against Denis O'Connell, Corbally Road, Cummer, Tuam, Co Galway.
Read more ...Integrated development plan needed for Ceannt/Harbour development says Fahey
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
A comprehensive integrated plan for Ceannt Station and the Harbour area in Galway city is vital for the city so that both developments proceed in tandem and complement each other.
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