Carbon levy will help less well off have warmer homes says Ó Brolcháin

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

The carbon levy, introduced in Budget 2010, is not just about reducing our dependency on fossil fuels, it is also about ensuring the poorest in our society have comfortable, warmer, homes.

Man arrested after trying to get lift in patrol car

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

While most people prefer to stay out of a patrol car one 25-year-old man was so in need of a lift during Christmas celebrations that he drunkenly asked gardai for a lift, and when that was refused he grabbed the car handles to try to get in, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Council must repair Ballyloughane Road ‘immediately’ says O’Flaherty

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

The Ballyloughane Road is “nothing short of a disgrace” and repairs and reinstatement works must be carried out “immediately”, particularly in the area where new apartments are being built.

Galway engineers urged to get post primary students interested in maths to address science deficit

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

Education and Science Minister Batt O’Keeffe has issued a “call-to-arms” to rally volunteer engineers to visit Galway schools to enthuse students about maths as part of Engineers Week 2010.

Second annual wedding fair at the Westwood

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

The popular four-star Westwood Hotel in Galway will host its second annual Weddings At The Westwood wedding fair on Sunday January 31 from 2pm to 6pm. The afternoon is a must for engaged couples who have booked or are considering booking the hotel for their wedding reception.

Ecumenical service for Week of Prayer

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

Oak House Inter-Church Christian Fellowship, in conjunction with the Redemptorist Community, Esker, Athenry, is holding an ecumenical service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at the Redemptorist Monastery, Esker, on Friday January 22.

Communion dresses at fantastic prices at The Schoolwear Centre

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

It’s that time of the year when parents and their daughters are out searching for that very special dress for their First Communion day. The Schoolwear Centre in Galway and Tuam feel that customers will find that special dress at great prices at their stores.

Aggressive handshake to cost student €300

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

A Westmeath man, who was so insistent on shaking the hand of a taxi driver that he was threatening, has been ordered to pay €300.

Diabetes information booklet launched

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

An information booklet on the management of diabetes in pregnancy aims to promote high quality care and service to women with the condition to ensure the outcome for mother and baby matches that of non-diabetic women.

Learn more about Type 2 diabetes at public meeting

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

A public meeting on Type 2 diabetes will take place at the Maldron Hotel, Oranmore, on Thursday January 28 at 7.45pm.

Creative writing with Celeste Augé

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

GALWAY BASED writer Celeste Augé, who was shortlisted for a Hennessy Literary Award in 2009, will host creative writing classes in the Galway Arts Centre.

Do you want to learn Irish for the New Year?

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

If your ambition for 2010 is to learn Irish, improve, or gain an internationally recognised qualification in the language, then Conradh na Gaeilge has the class for you.

Portiuncula Hospital again scoops ‘Baby Friendly Hospital’ award

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe has again scooped the “Baby Friendly Hospital” award.

Kitt urges Galway to volunteer for Europe

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

Although 2010 is only a week old, plans are already under way to make next year the European Year of Volunteering and Fianna Fáil Galway East TD Micheal Kitt wants the public to get involved.

Research breakthrough could transform face of breast cancer care

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

A breakthrough by NUI Galway based researchers could transform the face of breast cancer care.

Court pays tribute after sudden death of popular solicitor

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

A sportsman, a good family man, and a distinguished lawyer who always put people’s needs first and foremost, these were just some of the heartfelt tributes paid at the Galway courthouse to local solicitor Jarlath McInerney who died following a fall at his home last Saturday.

Bail refused for man charged with dangerous driving causing death

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

A man charged with dangerous driving causing the death of a woman at Oranmore was refused bail when he was brought before Galway District Court on Monday.

Bishop Drennan announces new diocesan appointments

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

Most Reverend Martin Drennan, the Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and the apostolic administrator of Kilfenora, has made the following diocesan appointments with effect from Friday January 1 2010.

Headford man fined for racist attack on taxi

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

A man who kicked and smashed the rear window of a taxi in an attack with a “serious racist undertone” was fined €450 and ordered to pay further compensation.

Alcoholics Anonymous to hold thirty fifth annual convention

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

Alcoholics Anonymous, Galway West will hold its 35th annual convention at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, from January 8 to 10.

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