Gardai seek next of kin of deceased Englishman who lived in Galway in the 1990s

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Gardai at Blackrock in Cork are seeking the public’s help in locating the next of kin of a 61-year-old man who died recently.

Michael O’Fallon lived at Mahon in Cork and passed away on July 13. It is believed he was originally from England but lived in the Galway/Aran Islands area in the 1990s.

Health forum chairperson accuses HSE of leaving Clifden without medication

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

The chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum has hit out at the local health authority accusing it of failing to put a contingency plan in place in Clifden to dispense medication under the State run Drug Scheme.

Jail for man who pursued and stabbed housemate

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

A man who pursued his housemate with a six inch long kitchen knife was sentenced to three years with the final year suspended at the Galway Circuit Criminal Court last week.

Kids eat free at The House this month

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Great family offers, delicious food and an ideal location. The House hotel has it all to be your family’s ultimate city centre venue. The hotel announces its new family-friendly promotion: all children under the age of 10 eat free in the hotel’s restaurant during August.

Councillor slams HSE for leasing/renting 65 offices in the city

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

“Shocking” is how a city councillor terms the fact that a house owned by the HSE West in the city remains empty for more than a year.

Mystery surrounds fatal bank holiday crash

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Mystery still surrounds the fatal car accident which resulted in the tragic death of a young woman over the bank holiday weekend.

One in five car parking spaces too tight

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

A nationwide survey of public car parking spaces carried out by tyre-maker Semperit has highlighted a significant number that are narrower than the recommended guidelines.

Treacy welcomes increase in income limit for student grant schemes

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

More local students will be awarded the maintenance grant for the coming year thanks to the increase in the qualifying income limit, according to local Fianna Fáil TD Noel Treacy.

HSE West legal fees bill ‘astounding’, says health forum chairperson

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

The chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum has described as “astounding” the fact that the local health authority spent almost €2 million on legal fees last year.

City councillor Padraig Conneely says he will be seeking a breakdown from the director of the regional health office in Galway of the €1,945,807 paid out.

Galway animator a hit on YouTube

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

The cartoon films of Galway animator John Jennings have attracted more than half a million video views on the artist’s YouTube profile JohnNetSite5000.

Gardaí seek assistance in tracing missing Scottish man

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Gardaí in Castlebar are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Richard Livingston.

Oranmore development refused planning permission

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

A Oranmore development which proposed to build 56 houses, seven apartments, and leave areas for a school and a soccer pitch has been refused planning permission by An Bord Pleanala because of its close proximity to important ecological sites.

Alzheimer Society of Ireland flag day

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is seeking volunteers to help with its flag day collection which will take place in Galway city on Saturday August 15. Any amount of time given to the fundraising effort would be appreciated.

Volunteers are asked to contact the society’s Galway office on (091) 561556/561882.

Oughterard hosts currach race finals

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Local competitors were to the fore in the All Ireland currach racing finals regatta which took place at Baurisheen Bay on Lough Corrib, Oughterard at the weekend.

RnaG to air interview with Máirín de Valera

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta listeners are to be treated this coming Monday to a rare interview with Máirín de Valera, daughter of Éamon de Valera.

Funeral of Moylough truck driver today

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

The body of a young Galway truck driver killed in Italy last week has been brought home.

John Paul Mannion (25) from Moylough, in north Galway was killed when the cattle truck he was driving collided with another last week near the city of Verona. A requiem Mass will take place today (Thursday) at 12 noon in Moylough Church, with the funeral afterwards to Moylough cemetery.

Capture beautiful eyes with Dermalogica at the Marriott

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

If they say that the eyes are the window to the soul, then what are your eyes saying about you?

Join in a beach safari this weekend

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

As we live in a city, it is sometimes easy to forget about the wildlife all around us. From forests and marshes, to beaches and lakes, Galway city probably has the greatest number of wildlife habitats of any city in Ireland.

Acquisition of Galway medical device firm

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Jobs at Galway-based Brivant Medical are expected to be preserved, and even expanded, after joining forces with another medical device company.

Brigit’s Garden celebrates Heritage Week

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Something special is stirring at Brigit’s Garden. The trees are whispering that the Fairy Queen is on her way to sprinkle late summer magic over the Celtic-themed gardens on Sunday, August 23.

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