Woman threatens to pay gang member €20,000 to kill garda, court hears

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a woman who threatened to pay a Limerick gang member €20,000 to put a bullet between the eyes of a garda.

Manuela foundation to be launched next week

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

A foundation set up in the name of Manuela Riedo is to be launched next week and will endeavor to help victims of rape and sexual assault.

Will Sean Ó Neachtain save Fianna Fáil?

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

The man Fianna Fáil has continually, albeit unsuccessfully, tried to shaft, and the man the electorate have successfully shafted twice are the party’s EU Parliament candidates for the North West.

Galway schools severely hit by Budget cut says Healy Eames

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Galway schools which have already been sanctioned for building programmes, are now under severe threat due to the slashing of almost €40 million from the school building budget.

This is the view of Fine Gael senator Fidelma Healy Eames who said she was “outraged” at the “lack of solutions” in Tuesday’s Budget to meet critical education needs in the State.

Parking restrictions needed says Ní Chróinín

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Having no parking restrictions on Inchagoill Road is a threat to the health and safety of residents and created a situation recently where an ambulance was prevented from quickly leaving the scene of an emergency.

Fianna Fáil confirms candidates for Connemara

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Fianna Fáil has confirmed that it will run five candidates in the seven seat Connemara ward in June’s Local Elections.

Fun on the streets as well as the sea for the Volvo

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Street theatre, music concerts, art exhibitions, and food tasting will be taking place in Galway when the Volvo Ocean Race hits the city from May 23 to June 6.

Combat speeding through community speed watch says McNelis

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Community speed watch is helping combat speeding in residential areas in Britain and Galway should lead the way by introducing such a scheme in Ireland.

Suspended sentence for theft of purse containing €1,000

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

A man who received a four month suspended sentence this week stole a purse containing €1,000 from an unsuspecting shopper because he was under “financial pressure” after job troubles, the Galway District Court heard this week.

The first Galway Showcase takes place next week

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

The first Galway Showcase will take place from Thursday April 16 to Saturday 18 throughout the city and Salthill when Galway’s arts, food, hospitality, and retail institutions host a series of events and displays.

Cutting Oireachtas members’ pay was correct, says Grealish

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Cutting the ministerial pensions and payments to Oireachtas committees in the Budget sends out a clear signal that the Government is “committed to getting” Ireland’s finances “back on track”.

This is the view of Independent Galway West TD Noel Grealish, who said he was “very pleased” that the Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan jr introduced “cost saving amendments” in relation to Oireachtas payments.

Daithi the host as plans for Clarenbridge Oyster Festival steam ahead

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

The 2009 Clarenbridge Oyster Festival will take place on September 11-13 this year and plans for the event are going full steam ahead.

Man fined €400 for A&E disturbance

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Causing disturbances in hospitals where staff are under pressure and members of the public are waiting hours for treatment cannot be tolerated, warned Judge Mary Fahy before fining a man €400 for public order offences committed at UHG.

Make sure you have your say on polling day

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Friday June 5 is polling day for the Local and European elections and polling stations throughout Galway city and county will be open from 7am to 10pm.

Dr E revelations raise questions about UCH’s review procedures says Walsh

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Revelations this week that two patients were subjected to delayed diagnosis and another to an unnecessary procedure at University Hospital Galway because of errors in the work of Dr E are “worrying” and reveal “a persistent problem”.

Budget — Your guide to the changes

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Personal Tax Matters
The income tax measures outlined below are effective from May 1 2009.

Constance Cassidy to address BPW summer lunch

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Constance Cassidy SC is to be the guest speaker at the BPW summer lunch to be held next month at The Ardilaun.

Don’t let GAAW stop the Red Arrows, says Crowe

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

An air display by the Red Arrows for the Volvo Ocean Race is not a glorification of war or a championing of the British Army, it is entrainment and a spectacle for Galwegians to enjoy.

Ultimate Tradesman Challenge is coming to Galway

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

The IRWIN Ultimate Tradesman Challenge - a search to find the best trade professional in Ireland and Britain - takes place in Caulfield Industrial, Tuam Road, on Friday April 24 at 9am.

Ultimate Tradesman Challenge is coming to Galway

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

The IRWIN Ultimate Tradesman Challenge - a search to find the best trade professional in Ireland and Britain - takes place in Caulfield Industrial, Tuam Road, on Friday April 24 at 9am.

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