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.
“In Galway city we now have five head shops in the city centre. Residents and businesses located beside these shops have contacted me today worried about what is happening in Dublin,” said McNelis.
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.
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.
Read more ...Ten families appeal Calasanctius College’s decision to refuse places
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Ten local families have taken an “unprecedented” move to appeal a decision by Calasanctius College in Oranmore to refuse their child a school place, according to local Fine Gael senator Fidelma Healy Eames.
The senator has revealed that last Tuesday seven families had their case heard by an appeals board set up by the Department of Education and Science under Section 29 of the Education Act. A further three families’ appeals will be heard in early March. Senator Healy Eames has warned that more families might take a similar step as 23 children, in category one (the most deserving category based on school policy), have been refused places for September 2010 despite being from Oranmore, Clarinbridge, and Carnmore.
Read more ...New look emergency and special baby care units open in Portiuncula tomorrow
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
The refurbished emergency department and special care baby unit at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe will be officially re-opened tomorrow (Friday) at 12 noon by the Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney.
Read more ...Galway lecturer raises €40,000 for Haiti in box stunt
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
A lecturer at NUI Galway who pulled off a David Blaine-style fundraising stunt in which he was suspended in a Perspex box has managed to raise almost €40,000 for Haiti.
Read more ...NRG offer free trials and classes at Open Day
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Joining a gym can sometimes be a daunting experience – so why not allow NRG’s fully qualified staff and trainers to help you with any queries, offer advice or put you through your paces in a free personal fitness assessment and health check.
NRG welcomes potential members to visit their gyms this Saturday February 20 to ‘Try before you buy’. They are offering a one-day free trial and there will be special introduction classes and personal training information available on the day.
Read more ...Galway to enjoy a five day celebration to mark St Patrick’s Day
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Galway’s St Patrick’s Day Parade takes place on Wednesday March 17, starting at 12.30pm. However the parade will be the finale of a whole series of events as the St Patrick’s festivities are extended to five days this year.
Read more ...Deep-sea salvage experts to recover £70 million silver off Galway coast
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
An American deep-ocean shipwreck exploration company is set to begin a massive salvage operation to recover £70 million of silver which went down aboard a British cargo steamer during World War II 300 miles off the coast of Galway.
Read more ...Fundraising table quiz for St Annins
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
St Annins National School Rosscahill is organising a table quiz for Friday February 26 at 8.30pm in the Killannin Community Centre, in order to raise funds for enhancement works at the school.
The school has recently experienced a significant expansion in pupil numbers and projected figures indicate this trend is likely to continue. In order to meet this demand the school is currently in the process of developing a new classroom and car park.
Read more ...Saw Doctors hope backpackers will make tour of Australia a roaring success
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Next month will see The Saw Doctors travelling to Australia for their first time in 17 years and the band is calling on Irish backpackers as well as the Australian-Irish community to come out in force and support the band.
Read more ...Try anything— Triathlon for beginners
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
The idea of completing a triathlon for many people is a daunting prospect, however lack of fitness, knowledge, or an inability to swim need not stand in the way.
Galway Triathlon Club will hold an information day for people of all abilities on Saturday February 20 at 9am in the Kingfisher Club in NUIG.
Read more ...E Brún celebrates two successful years in business
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Celebrating its second birthday, and two years of successful trading is bar E Brun on Dominick Street.
Read more ...Residents demand council ‘honour commitment’ to fix ‘death trap’ road
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
The Galway City Council must honour commitments made in 2008 to tackle the problem of a “death trap” stretch of road that is putting lives of pedestrians and school children at risk.
Read more ...Cuddy calls for rest stops on new M6 motorway
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Rest stops on the section of the M6 motorway in Galway must be provided by the National Roads Authority according to Independent councillor Jim Cuddy.
Cllr Cuddy said such rest stops are essential because apart from one being developed at Kinnegad, at the moment there is none between Galway and Dublin.
Read more ...Businessman consents to €2.7million summary judgment order
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Galway businessman John Sweeney, whose Black Shore Holdings company was wound up last week, has consented to a € 2.7 million summmary judgment order being made against him at the Commercial Court over unpaid loans.
Read more ...‘Crater like’ potholes in Ballygar to be repaired
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Major resurfacing works to repair the “crater like” potholes on Main Street, Ballygar, will be carried out within the next two weeks according to Fine Gael councillor Paul Connaughton jr.
Read more ...Galway artist criticises council decision to abolish public arts officer post
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
The abolition of the post of Galway City Public Arts Officer has led local artist Aideen Barry to call on artists and arts organisations in the city and county to “challenge” City Hall on the issue.
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