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Gardaí have denied claims made last week that a young woman who was pulled unconscious out of the River Corrib was pushed into the dangerous waters.

While Cllr Michael J Crowe may be ‘sick of trees’, one man who certainly isn’t is Green Cllr Niall Ó Brolcháin, who is concerned about the future of trees near the Salmon Weir Bridge.

IN A very real sense Gerald Dawe and Salmon Poetry’ Jessie Lendennie - the publisher of Dawe’s new book Catching the Light: Views & Interviews by Gerald Dawe - were the pioneers locally who showed us that literature is born in the here and now rather than in some misty idealised past.

A major protest march and rally of parents, management and teachers to highlight what they term the “callous and savage” education cuts by the Government in last month’s Budget will take place on Saturday.

Driver visibility on the approach to the Salmon Wier Bridge from the Cathedral end should now be improved following the cutting back of trees at the bridge.

Galway taxi drivers have united under the banner of the Galway Taxi Association and will be holding a ‘Day of Action and Petition’ on Saturday.

GLAM ROCK legends the New York Dolls and a major dance show by the brilliant Michael Clark, inspired by the Glam era of David Bowie, Iggy Pop, and Lou Reed, are just two of the many exciting shows, concerts, events, readings, and exhibitions lined up for this year’s Galway Arts Festival, which runs from July 13 to 26.

When it comes to planning applications in Galway, whether it is for a new building, or the renovation of an old building, modernisation or improvement, there are two strands of thought that can affect the decision from the local authority. I may not have all the technical jargon, but I understand that one side of the argument insists that pretty well every building that is a few generations old should be preserved. Any additional building must use the same or similar materials so that the addition appears to be a seamless add on.

Leading property consultants Property Partners Maxwell & Heaslip has announced the first of its 2009 auctions. The auctions, which will take place in the Imperial Hotel on Friday April 24, will kickstart what is expected to be a busy year of auctions for the Francis Street based firm.

Conor Casby’s nude portraits of Brian Cowen, which have been causing a sensation these last few days, reminded me of a story I once heard about Brendan Behan.