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.

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.

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.

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