Tragic Manuela brought into the world by sick serial killer
Thu, Dec 11, 2008
The man who delivered Swiss teen Manuela Riedo, who was murdered in Galway last October, was himself a serial killer accused of taking the lives of three people including his wife, his sister-in-law, and a rival co-worker.
Dr Marcel Walther was a respected gynaecologist in Switzerland when he delivered the beautiful baby girl who, almost 18 years later, would be discovered dead on wasteland at Lough Atalia on October 8, 2007, just days after her arrival in Galway city. The doctor, however, was leading a secret second life as a cold-blooded killer that would eventually win him the name of ‘Dr Death’ in the teen’s home country.
Read more ...Tragic Manuela brought into the world by sick serial killer
Thu, Dec 11, 2008
The man who delivered Swiss teen Manuela Riedo, who was murdered in Galway last October, was himself a serial killer accused of taking the lives of three people including his wife, his sister-in-law, and a rival co-worker.
Read more ...Is Brian Walsh to be Fine Gael’s solo artist in Galway City East?
Thu, Dec 11, 2008
It is looking increasingly likely that Cllr Brian Walsh will be the sole candidate for Fine Gael in the Galway City East ward in the 2009 Local Elections.
Read more ...Sinn Féin selection convention for Galway city
Thu, Dec 11, 2008
The Sinn Féin Galway City East selection convention will take place on Sunday December 14 in the Victoria Hotel, Eyre Square, at 4pm.
Read more ...People urged to fight education cuts
Thu, Dec 11, 2008
Local Fine Gael senator and party spokesperson on education in the senate Fidelma Healy Eames is urging people to attend a meeting in the city tonight (Thursday) which will highlight what she terms the Government’s “cruel and callous” education cuts in Budget ‘09.
The public meeting, which will be held at the Salthill Hotel at 7.30pm, is being organised by the Oranmore senator and Fine Gael frontbench spokesperson for education, Brian Hayes, to protest against the Budget cuts which she says will impact “so gravely” on children’s futures.
Read more ...City mourns businessman of ‘vision and personality’
Thu, Dec 11, 2008
Tributes poured in this week for the late city businessman George Herterich who died suddenly on Tuesday.
Read more ...Ó Cuív and students have showdown
Thu, Dec 11, 2008
It was nothing like John Prescott v Craig Evans on the campaign trail of the 2001 British election, but a Government minister and a protester had something of a scuffle in NUIG on Tuesday night.
Read more ...New Engineering degree has designs on innovation and invention
Thu, Dec 11, 2008
NUI Galway is to offer a new electronic engineering degree, via the CAO, called the BE. in engineering innovation – electronic. The new four-year course, with the option of a fifth year to achieve a masters, will deliver graduates with the skills and capabilities to start up their own company to design niche electronic products for world-wide markets.
Established companies will also benefit from the availability of a new type of electronic engineer who has the capability to stimulate and support innovation and growth in those organisations.
Read more ...No junkets for city councillors next year
Thu, Dec 11, 2008
It is a sign of the extent of the recession we are in that City Hall management announced that they will not take any bonuses in 2009.
Read more ...Go the extra miles for GOAL this Christmas
Thu, Dec 11, 2008
People in Galway city, Tuam, Ballinasloe and Gort will show their support for the charity GOAL during Christmas by running, walking or crawling the GOAL Mile.
Read more ...City schools lead way in environmental programme
Thu, Dec 11, 2008
Galway city schools are leading the way in the Green Home programme. Gaelscoil Dara and St James’ National School - one of the first group of schools to participate in, and complete, the programme - are now proudly flying their Green Home flags above their schools.
Read more ...Craft fair in An Spidéal
Thu, Dec 11, 2008
A craft fair will be held in Colaiste Chonnacht, An Spidéal on Sunday from 12 noon to 5pm.
Read more ...Lay broadband while Tuam is dug up for sewerage — Connaughton
Thu, Dec 11, 2008
Dep Paul Connaughton has called for funding to be made available to install broadband infrastructure when the streets of Tuam are dug up for the town’s new €23 million sewerage scheme.
Read more ...Future of Small Crane area to be decided tomorrow
Thu, Dec 11, 2008
A neighbourhood regeneration scheme for the Sea Road/Small Crane area, which would cost the city c€3.7 million, is due to be voted on tomorrow by the Galway City Council’s Planning Strategic Policy Committee.
Read more ...City escapes the worst cuts as councillors come together for budget
Thu, Dec 11, 2008
It was expected to be the toughest budget inflicted on Galway city in more than 20 years, however, thanks to an unprecedented cross party effort by all 15 city councillors, Galway was spared the worst in City Hall’s first budget of this current recession.
Read more ...Businesses breathe sigh of relief at minimalist rates increase
Thu, Dec 11, 2008
Galway business breathed a sigh of relief this week when it emerged that the commercial rates would only increase by one per cent instead of the three expected. The minimalist move was welcomed by IBEC West and the Galway Chamber of Commerce.
Read more ...Call to extend working hours of UHG’s MRI scanner
Thu, Dec 11, 2008
Discussions are taking place between hospital unions nationally about extending the working hours of University Hospital Galway’s MRI scanner.
Read more ...Conventional turnips at Christmas
Thu, Dec 11, 2008
Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh brought a turnip into the RTE studio the other day and Gráinne Seoige got a little start. One of the gigs on the Seoige show involves a person coming in with mementoes that link them to significant things in their lives. And Micheál — the voice of the GAA and the ultimate Kerryman — arrived with a turnip. Why?
Read more ...Everton academy coach Harris confirmed for Power Soccer
Thu, Dec 11, 2008
Power Soccer has confirmed the visit of Everton academy coach Paul Harris to Power Soccer School of Excellence in Galway over the weekend of January 2-4, 2009. Harris has been instrumental in developing young players into first-teamers at Goodison Park.
As a player Paul Harris was with the Crewe Alexandra Academy on their scholarship system and joined the coaching staff at Everton seven years ago. He specialises in the development of players between the ages of seven and 12. He has been involved in coaching the 13-16-year-old age groups against some of the most respected academies world wide, such as Ajax, Barcelona, and Manchester United.
Read more ...Be dressed for the Dragon
Thu, Dec 11, 2008
Official Green Dragon merchandise is now on sale in advance of the Volvo Ocean Race arriving in Galway next May.
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