Jewellery for cash businesses must take more responsbility, says Judge in stolen jewellery case

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

A mother and son failed to contest the charges of handling stolen jewellery after their credibility was deemed by a District Court judge to be in tatters.

Portumna workhouse project is big winner

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

The Irish Workhouse Centre Project in Portumna was the overall winner at the annual Galway County Heritage Awards, which were held in Loughrea last week.

Table quiz for Titans

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Titans Basketball Club will hold its annual fundraising table quiz in The Westwood Hotel, Newcastle, on Thursday February 9.

“The event has been so popular with local businesses and table quiz enthusiasts alike that we have moved this year’s quiz to a larger venue,” said David Kennedy of the organising committee. “There is tremendous goodwill locally for Titans as the club has so many elements from children and adult wheelchair teams to scholarship programmes for the under privileged right the way up to National League participation.”

Engines ready to rev for this weekend’s rally action

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

The much-anticpated 2012 Safety Direct Galway International Rally takes place in the city and county on Saturday and Sunday .

Spectator guide for the weekend’s rally action

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Saturday February 4:

Businesses and residents object to Tesco Express off-licence application

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Businesses and local residents in the Newcastle area have continued their objections to an off-licence application by Tesco Express which was refused for the second time in the District Court this week.

Minister Quinn must ‘rethink position on small rural schools’ says Healy Eames

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

There are better ways to meet the needs of small rural schools and the savings that need to be made by the Department of Education than through Ruairi Quinn’s current plans.

CoderDojo to inspire next generation of computer coders

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

The next generation of computer coders are set to be put through their paces during a free induction offered by CoderDojo.

Man gets jail for spade attack on neighbour

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

A man who punched his neighbour between the eyes and then chased after him while brandishing a spade has been sentenced to eight months in jail as well as being given a four-month suspended sentence for criminal damage to a house door.

Edward McDonagh (26) with an address at 70 Thornog, Headford Road, appeared before Judge Mary Fahy at Galway District Court on Monday charged with criminal damage and assault at Thornog on March 6, 2011, as well as making off with payment at The Menlo Park Hotel on March 13, 2011.

Galway should create its own English Market says local Green party member

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

The ground floor of Hynes’ Yard Car Park should be transformed into a permanent civic food market for the city, somewhat like The English Market in Cork.

Donovan sets out to break his own world marathon record in aid of GOAL

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Galway ultra-runner, Richard Donovan, is attempting to become the first person to run seven marathons in seven continents in under five days, all in aid of GOAL's efforts to alleviate the suffering of people affected by famine and drought in the Horn of Africa.

Drug dealing to pay bills ends in five month suspended sentence

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Taking up drug dealing in order to pay bills resulted in a 27-year-old man getting a five month suspended sentence at Galway District Court this week.

Jake Neale with an address at 87 Rosan Glas, Rahoon, appeared before Judge Mary Fahy on Monday and pleaded guilty to possession of drugs and posession with intent to sell or supply at 87 Rosan Glas on February 18, 2011.

Fatal road crash witnesses come forward

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Gardaí are understood to have spoken to a number of witnesses following the fatal collision on Seamus Quirke Road in the early hours of Saturday.

Inquest hears of the M6 ‘nightmare’ which resulted in death of Galway woman

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

The events which led to the tragic deaths of two women, one a Galway native, in a head-on collission on the M6 last summer was described as a nightmare during an inquest at Offaly Coroner’s Court this week.

Coroner Brian Mahon made the comment after hearing the evidence at the inquest into the death of Helen Gonoude (66) of Derrygolan, Killeigh, Co Offaly. According to reports, the inquest heard how Ms Gonoude had driven for 8km on the wrong side of the motorway and had caused the head-on collision which also resulted in the death of Delia Flaherty, aged in her 30s and from Carraroe. Ms Flaherty lost her fight for life three days after the incident which took place on June 28 last year.

NUIG launches iTunes channel to help schoolchildren learn Irish

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

A new learning resource, The iTunes U – COGG Channel, developed by NUI Galway for Gaeltacht and all-Irish primary schools was launched this week.

Massachusetts state police to march in St Patrick’s Day parade

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Forty members of the Massachusetts state police will march in Galway’s St Patrick’s Day Parade which will take place on Saturday March 17.

€1 million expected for construction of Alzheimer patient facility at Merlin Park says Walsh

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Funding of up to €1 million is expected to be made available to allow for the construction of a long-awaited facility for Alzheimer’s patients at Merlin Park, according to a Government TD.

ULA to protest visit of Eamon Gilmore to Galway today

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore’s visit to the city today will be greeted by the United Left Alliance Galway, who will be protesting against the Government’s austerity measures and the €1.25 billion payout to the dead bank Anglo.