Closure of St Francis’ home another stage in Minister Harney’s ‘journey towards public service devastation’ claims activist

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

A local community activist has slammed the closure of St Francis Public Nursing Home in Upper Newcastle as a residential facility saying the decision represents another stage in what he terms Health Minister Mary Harney’s “long journey towards public service devastation”.

Aer Arann secures €2.5 million investment

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

There seems to be light at the end of the tunnel for Aer Arann as UK logistics group Stobart announced it will be investing €2.5 million for the airline to operate flights to London Southend Airport.

Gardai respond to concerned mother’s call to find man covered in blood, court hears

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

A man, with 51 previous convictions, was found covered in blood by gardai who rushed to the scene after receiving a call from his frightened mother, the Galway District Court heard this week.

The court heard that the 21-year-old had become extremely violent on October 10 last and had started smashing crockery on the ground and deliberately cutting himself forcing his fearful mother, who had a protection order in place, to phone gardai for help.

Swap Til you drop at recession-friendly Ability West fundraiser

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Galway based charity Ability West – Éirim an Iarthair will hold a fundraising fashion event, Swap Til U Drop, on Wednesday November 3 in the Menlo Park Hotel, Galway, from 6.30pm.

Man who ran Seaview Court brothel to be sentenced

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

A 39-year-old man is to be sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for his role in managing brothels in cities around the country.

Merging of Galway city and county VECs criticised

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

A Galway city councillor has slammed the Government for its “lack of detail” on plans to restructure the Vocational Education Committee system, a move that could have serious implications for the future delivery of vital educational services in the city and county.

Anglo Irish investigation is slow but getting results

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Only a systemic and forensic investigation will guarantee that the State can get to the bottom of what happened at Anglo Irish Bank.

Language lecturers gather at GMIT for special strategy meeting

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Language lecturers from around the country are to gather in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) tomorrow, Friday October 15, for the 11th Institutes of Technology (IoT) Languages Strategy Network meeting.

Former shop security man to be sentenced for attemptd rape

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

A former shop security man who secretly shot up-skirt images of women in Galway pubs, clubs and streets will be sentenced this week for attempted rape and assault.

Local store helps fight against breast cancer

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Staff at Furniture Connexions Galway are doing their bit for charity by helping to raise money for breast cancer charities with the launch of a limited edition Slumberland pink bed in association with the Pink Ribbon Foundation.

Arts funds must be maintained at current levels says Walsh

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

If Galway is to keep its reputation as a city which supports the arts, it must maintain the current level of arts funding and not allow it to drop in December’s budget.

Decision to ‘pull’ plastic surgery service at Portiuncula Hospital a ‘scandal’ says TD

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

An outreach plastic surgery service being provided at Portiuncula Hospital is to be “pulled” due to a lack of clerical support, a local TD has claimed.

Council must make safe ‘dangerous’ Ballybrit wall

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Measures must be taken to deal with the wall between Ballybrit Court and Cluain Ard estate in Ballybrit which is “very dangerous” due to the sheer drop on the Cluain Ard side.

Traditional Galway store now boasts a modern twist

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Well known County Galway shop, Standún, which is now under new management, has received a makeover under the guidance of Senator Fergal Quinn.

Clíona Standún, the new manager, says the traditions of her heritage will be upheld, both in the building itself as it gets a facelift with the advice of Senator Fergal Quinn, and in the huge variety of produce offered.

Mayor hits out at rezoning critics

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Councillors who were critical of their city council colleagues for supporting rezonings in the draft development plan should check their own voting records before they make comments about others, according to the Mayor of Galway Michael J Crowe.

Councillors to keep a watchful eye on Knocknacarra Community Centre progress

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Given the long tortuous history of building a community centre for Knocknacarra, the project, which looks to be coming to fruition, must be monitored every step of the way until it is constructed.

Investigations continue into Inisbofin double drowning

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

As family and friends struggle to come to terms with the deaths of two men who drowned off Inisbofin, Co Galway, at the weekend investigations into how the tragedy occurred are continuing.

Discover secret Salthill in treasure hunt for children

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Kenny’s Bookshop in the Liosban Retail Park is holding The Big Family Table Quiz on Saturday October 23 from 2pm to 4pm, and in order to answer the questions, children will have to go on a treasure hunt in Salthill.

Passenger shelter for tourists to Aran

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Minister for Community, Equality, and Gaeltacht Affairs, Pat Carey TD, has announced the approval of a grant of €100,000 to assist the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food to construct a passenger shelter at Ros a Mhíl quay.

The Minister also approved a grant of €23,018 which will be used to assist Galway County Council to build a passenger shelter at Cé an Chalaidh Mhór, Inis Meáin.

Lend a hand and give a Euro

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

The Galway-based National Breast Cancer Research Institute is spearheading a new fundraising initiative.

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