Students lose sight of Rag Week’s traditional values

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

You’d have to be deaf and blind not to have noticed the revelry in Galway this week – an antithesis of a low spirited January in which the population was getting to grips with our economic collapse.

Man lucky to escape jail for racial abuse of taxi driver

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

A man who hurled racist abuse at a taxi driver after consuming a cocktail of alcohol and medication was lucky to excape jail and instead left Galway District Court this week with a €700 fine and a two month suspended sentence.

Ballinfoyle community centre may not be recession proof despite approval

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Ballinfoyle is set to get its long awaited community centre, but there are concerns that the project could be put in jeopardy due to the economic downturn.

Connolly lambasts Costello for supporting rezoning motion

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Labour Cllr Tom Costello was on the end of a verbal roasting from his former party colleague Cllr Catherine Connolly this week, over his support for two controversial rezonings.

Fahey calls for bypass to be included in existing road projects

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

The approved section of the Galway City Outer Bypass should be included in the major road projects on the N17 and N18 which are proceeding under Public Private Partnerships.

Galway business groups welcome bypass news

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Galway’s business lobby group has welcomed the news that the Galway city outer bypass will start preliminary works as planned.

Any Anglo-Irish Bank wrongdoers must meet ‘full rigour of the law’

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

The current investigation into Anglo Irish Bank by the Garda fraud bureau is a “necessary step” and if any wrongdoing is discovered, the perpetrators “should be pursued with the full rigour of the law”.

City still waits for anti-social behaviour officer

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Despite funding being made available for the appointment of an anti-social behaviour officer two years ago, City Hall has still not appointed anyone to the position.

The shouting game plays out at city council

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

It is rare the Mayor of Galway Cllr Padraig Conneely finds himself out-muscled in the vocal department at Galway City Council meetings, but that’s what happened on Monday evening.

Westside’s vacant houses are a magnet for underage drinking

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Too many houses in Westside are left empty and boarded up and have become “a central point for anti-social behaviour and dumping” according to Independent Galway City Central candidate Mike Cubbard.

Change to busy city roundabout gets the

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

The Ffrench roundabout at Moneenageisha will be replaced with a signal controlled junction. Work is due to start on the project shortly and should be completed before the Volvo Ocean Race in late May.

Swedish midfielder flies in for Paddy’s Day Celtic clash

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Celtic fans in Galway have something to get excited about this week as some of the biggest names in the club’s history have been announced for the St Patrick’s Day squad coming to Terryland Park next month.

GTI launches travel information kit

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Galway Technical Institute has launched a new survival kit for students who are planning a work or study visit to a foreign country.

Moving – Make it Simple will guide students through the research process, resulting in the production of a customised support tool unique to their experience. The kit has been developed in conjunction with European Partners over the past 18 months and has been funded by the European Commission under the Lifelong Learning Programme.

GMIT graduates raise €34,000 for Croi

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Members of the GMIT Business Studies Graduates Association led by Mary A Cunningham raised €34,000 for local heart charity, Croi, this year.

Teenage father gets detention after setting fire to Garda car

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

A teenage father of two who set fire to a patrol car while he was handcuffed inside, attempted to bite a garda, and assaulted a shop manager, was sentenced to a total of 18 months’ detention.

Sail away – no experience required

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Ten Galway teenagers will have the opportunity to win a sail training weekend in May.

Become a nurse and find a husband at Knock

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Galway men and women are among the top groups who found love at Knock Marriage Introductions Bureau.

Lose the weight or gain a beard

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Cappataggle residents may well become the slimmest in the county if a novel fundraising idea takes off.

Counselling service allocated €97,000

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

A city adult counselling service has been allocated funding of €97,200.

‘Bureaucratic bullying’ puts pearl mussels before children’s safety

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Western Galway is recognised universally as an area of great beauty, but some of the policies of the National Parks and Wildlife Service are little more than “bureaucratic bullying”.

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