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.

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.

Get involved in Jigsaw Galway’s Big Clear Out

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Galwegians interested in giving their homes a spring clean will have a good excuse to do so with Jigsaw Galway’s Big Clear Out on February 25 and 26.

Conneely demands that council publishes Quirke Road safety report

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

An independent safety report on the Seamus Quirke Road must be “immediately published” as it highlights 18 separate safety concerns.

Brothers jailed for ‘organised’ parking meter raids

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Jail sentences totalling nearly two years were imposed on two brothers who, in an organised operation, travelled from Dublin to Galway on at least two occasions to make gain by breaking into parking meters in the city.

Get your kit off for Valentine’s Dip in the Nip at secret Galway location

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Searching for something different, unique, and unexpected to do? Is a cheeky skinny dip on your bucket list? If so, why not take part in the first ever Valentine’s Dip in the Nip with the proceeds going to charity.

Table Quiz in Menlo Park Hotel to help victims of Philippines typhoon

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Victims of a massive typhoon which killed 1,200 and left tens of thousands homeless in the Philippines just before Christmas will benefit from a table quiz to be held on Thursday next February 9 in the Menlo Park Hotel.

The quiz is being organised by Filipino native Milanie Monte who is the accommodation manager at the hotel. Ms Monte hails from Illigan City which was particularly affected by the disaster.

Septic tank charge is blatant ‘discrimination’ against rural households, says Ó Clochartaigh

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

The septic tank charge is nothing else than a way of forcing “householders to once again foot the bill of Government negligence”.

Taxi report will ‘radically improve the sector’ says Nolan

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Over-supply, poor regulation, and rogue operators in the taxi industry look set to be eliminated with the Government’s new report on the industry.

Further remand for couple accused of handling stolen Lackagh graveyard statues

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

A couple charged with the handling of property stolen from a graveyard in Lackagh have been further remanded on bail until next month.

Three men caught breaking into Fishery Fields office for scrap, court hears

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Three men who were caught-red handed breaking into the Office of Public Works at Fishery Fields in search of scrap to sell on received suspended sentences and fines at Galway District Court on Monday.

It’s Gradam time — Gaillimh le Gaeilge looking for nominations for premier Irish language award

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Representatives from a variety of businesses and organisations in Galway City attended an Information Evening about Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh in the Menlo Park Hotel last week when Gaillimh le Gaeilge announced that the award is now open for nominations.

Athenry’s new Slí na Sláinte walk to be launched next week

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

The Athenry Environmental Network will officially launch the town’s new Slí na Sláinte route, developed in association with the Irish Heart Foundation, next week.

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