Walsh proposes solution to Old Mervue water crisis

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

A solution to Old Mervue’s water crisis may be at hand if money from the Galway City Council’s Water Conservation Project can be used to both replace the lead pipes connected to households and solve the problems of leakage in the area.

Zhivago offers ready made sets for St Valentine’s Day

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

The staff of Zhivago Shop St have been busy preparing for February 14 with exciting new gifts and cards to entice every romantic soul.

Lions Club thanks the public

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

The Galway Lions Club has thanked the public and local businesses for supporting its fundraising efforts throughout 2008, especially in the run up to Christmas.

Cameron calls on City Hall to end Veolia contract

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

City Hall should not renew its contract with Veolia given the company’s involvement with controversial projects in Israel and the arrears in its collection of water service charges in Galway.

Galway firm offers onsite English classes for companies

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

Local companies can now avail of tailor-made English classes for their employees with Speakeasy English.

Speakeasy English is a small English language school situated in the heart of Galway. Established in 2007 by Órla Garahy, this cosy learning environment has, in its short existence, hosted students from all walks of life and all corners of the globe.

Hildegarde to be the dark horse of Galway City West?

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

On paper it looks straightforward. A long serving councillor, former mayor, and well known businessman should easily retain his seat while the running mate is there to mop up any transfers for him should they be needed.

Forgetful thief put wine in pocket because he had no basket

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

Pleading ignorance worked wonders for a rather eccentric musician who told a district court judge that he put a bottle of wine in his jacket pocket because he had no basket and then simply forgot about it.

“Hands up,” Flan Fox immediately replied when asked to enter a plea at Galway District Court this week. Fox (57) with an address at 8 Ashford Court, Headford but formerly of Flag Road, Miltown Malbay, Clare, pleaded guilty to the theft of a bottle of white wine, worth €5.95, at Dunnes Stores, Edward Square, on May 14, 2007.

Win diamonds at breast cancer research ball

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

People attending the National Breast Cancer Research Institute’s annual St Valentine’s Ball this weekend at The Ardilaun have a chance of winning a diamond pendant and matching earrings.

Fears for Celestica jobs as all staff are called in for night-time meeting

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

Workers at the Celestica plant in Parkmore were waiting to hear their fate last night as the company prepared to hold a general meeting with all 380 day and night shift staff in the facility. It was widely expected that the company, which announced cuts to working hours last week, was preparing to cut its Galway workforce in a bid to offset a fall in revenue.

US woman tracks credit card fraudsters to Galway

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

An American woman was shocked this week to discover her credit card was being used to pay for a room in a Galway hotel, while she was at home in Texas.

Man said garda called him a ‘smelly tinker’

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

A man who accused gardai of discrimination and calling him a “smelly tinker” was refused bail at Galway District Court last Monday on the grounds that gardai were unsure of his address, there was a risk of witness tampering, and alleged threats.

Multicultural event in Club LA

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

THERE WILL be a multi-cultural flavour to all that will happen in Club LA, Shop Street, next week at The Explosive Tropical Party.

Investigation follows sale of non-existent Anfield trips to Galway fans

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

Gardaí are understood to be preparing to make contact with several Liverpool fans who were sold fake packages to the club’s recent match against Chelsea at Anfield. More than 60 people paid hundreds of euro each for the trip, only to discover on arrival at airports and hotels that their tickets didn’t exist.

Man attacked on University Road

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

Gardaí have appealed for information following an assault which occurred on University Road in the early hours of Sunday.

Permanent home in sight for Colaiste na Coiribe

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

The granting of planning permission to Galway City VEC to buy land at Ballyburke, Barna from the city council to provide a permanent home for Colaiste na Coiribe represents the clearing of an important hurdle for the city second level school.

Woman knocked off chair and kicked because of curtain alteration, court hears

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

A young mother with a history of assaults was sentenced to five months in jail for assaulting a woman when she was not satisfied with alterations made to her curtains.

Four months for city centre dress thief who pulled race card

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

A four month prison sentence was imposed on a woman who after stealing a €500 dress struggled with a Garda officer and then claimed that she had only been arrested because of the colour of her skin.

Woman drove off and smashed into lorry, inquest told

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

A 22-year-old Sligo woman took off with a barman’s car before smashing into the back of a mobile concrete pump lorry at the Promenade in Salthill a crash which resulted in her death and a parking ban on certain heavy goods vehicles.

Ó Brolcháin welcomes funding for environmental projects in the city

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

Funding has been awarded to Galway youth groups, organic schemes, cycling groups, and educational projects involved in educating the community in enhancing and improving the environment.

Alcoholic sentenced to seven months for bike theft

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

An alcoholic who had been found in possession of a screwdriver and pliers after stealing a mountain bike was sentenced to seven months in jail when he appeared at Galway District Court last Monday.

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