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Living with Crohn’s disease
When Jonathan Healy got off the bus each day to go to the then NUI Galway, his first thought was not would he be on time for lectures, did he have enough money with him to buy his lunch, or was his latest essay sufficiently good to obtain a decent grade.
Six-year road ban for mechanic who 'just loved driving'
An apprentice mechanic who was caught driving a dangerously defective vehicle which was uninsured was put off the road for six years when he came before Judge Fiona Lydon at Clifden District Court.
Turning pain into purpose
When Fergus Farrell woke up after having surgery in Dublin’s Mater Hospital in late October 2018, he could not move his feet. He could not feel them, either. In fact, it seemed as if they did not belong to him. It was like someone’s else’s feet had been put into his bed and his own had gone missing, he says.
Brothers had to be pepper sprayed when resisting arrest
One of two brothers involved in a Galway street fracas was ordered to pay compensation of €750 to a Garda sergeant he kicked out at when he was being detained. The September 15 sitting of Galway District Court was told Gardaí had to pepper spray both men when they resisted arrest.
Steps to help you purchase a good used car
Buying a used car seems like a straightforward process; you scan the classifieds and online marketplaces, find a car you like, contact the seller, view the car, hand over your money, and away you go! However, it's not always happily ever after.
All you need to know about apprenticeships
Apprenticeships in Ireland have become very popular and are continuing to attract more Irish students. In 2024, there are over 27,000 students currently completing one of the 70 apprenticeship courses on offer.
Vast majority of drivers fail NCT inspection because of tyre quality
Recent statistics compiled by Applus, the company that oversees the National Car Test (NCT) in Ireland, show that during 2023 nearly half of the 1.5 million cars that were tested recorded a ‘Fail’ result.
Advice for buying a used car
Buying a used car seems like a straightforward process; you scan the classifieds and online marketplaces, find a car you like, contact the seller, view the car, hand over your money, and away you go! However, it's not always happily ever after.
Road safety experts warn that potholes pose severe risk to life
Motorists have been warned that as road conditions worsen, the risk to life because of potholes is now severe.
