No decisions made on rural Garda station closures, says Cllr Mannion

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Amid widespread concern that a number of garda stations in the Connemara region are under threat of future closure a local county councillor has moved to allay these fears, stressing that “no decisions” have yet been made.

Effective treatment of arthritis in dogs

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Arthritis affects as many as one in six dogs. The condition can, however, be treated and with the right programme the change in a dog’s behaviour is often amazing.

Shantalla Neighbourhood Watch to be re-established in near future

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

The Neighbourhood Watch in Shantalla is set to be re-established, a move which has been warmly welcomed by local councillor Colette Connolly.

Cllr Connolly, who is also vice-chair and PRO of the Shantalla Residents Association, has announced that the Neighbourhood Watch scheme is be initiated following a public meeting held recently in the Shantalla Community Centre.

Government slammed for ‘utterly contemptuous’ approach to referendums

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

A Galway city councillor has slammed the GoverNment for its “utterly contemptuous” move to hold referendums and expect people to vote today when there has been “next to no debate” on the very serious issues involved.

Galway schools and children’s cancer charity to benefit from annual food and wine fair’

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

A special food and wine fair organised by McCambridge’s of Shop Street will raise money for a number of Galway schools and a children’s cancer charity.

Corrandulla man ordered to pay €2,000 compensation for nightclub headbutt

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

A 24-year-old Corrandulla man was ordered to pay €2,000 in compensation to the man he headbutted when his way to the smoking section of a busy city centre nightclub during Race Week was blocked by the crowd.

Galway teams pick up golds at All Ireland first aid competitions

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Galway Red Cross picked up three awards at the recent All-Ireland Red Cross Cadet and Novice First Aid competitions. The competitions were for cadets aged 10 to 16 and novices from 16 to 18 and were held in the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny. There are two competitions in each grade, an individual event and a team competition which consists of four first aiders.

Support benefit night and help fund US cancer treatment for local man

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

A benefit night being held in the city tomorrow (Friday) aims to raise vital funds to finance a cancer treatment programme in Texas for a Galway based man.

Stop the handover to Anglo bondholders, urges SF finance spokesperson

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

During a visit to Galway last weekend, Sinn Fein’s finance spokesperson, Pearse Doherty, called on the public to join the campaign to ‘Stop the Handover’ of billions of euros to Anglo bondholders.

Speaking in Ros a Mhíl last Friday, Deputy Doherty announced details of an on-line petition against the handover of up to €700 million when the next bond payment is made on November 2. According to Deputy Doherty a further €1.2 billion is set to be paid out in January despite the upcoming austerity budget due in December taking €4 billion out of the economy. The campaign is urging the public to use their voice and tell the government parties to ‘Stop the Handover’.

Galway-born pharmacist to find out length of life sentence for murder

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

A Galway pharmacist found guilty of the brutal murder of her elderly neighbour in Newry three years ago will find out tomorrow the minimum period behind bars she will spend before being considered for release.

Get into the Halloween spirit at Coole this weekend

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Coole Park will celebrate Halloween this Sunday with a free family event taking place from 2.30pm to 4pm.

‘Thriller’ fans invited to frightening fundraiser

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Lisa Collins of Dance Divas will run a ‘Thriller’ dance workshop in aid of the Galway Peoples’ Resource Centre this Sunday in the Galway Rowing Club.

Boston police continue investigation into murder of Inis Meain man

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Boston police investigating the murder of Inis Meain native Ciaran O’Conghaile have confirmed that so far there has been no breakthrough in the case.

Intensive course helps students prepare for medical schools entry exam

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Yeats College is now taking bookings for its intensive course which prepares students for the admissions test for entry to medicine in Irish universities.

McNelis urges businesses to be vigilant over misleading directory scam

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Galway City Labour councillor Niall McNelis is urging Irish businesses to take part in the European Commission public consultation on misleading directories launched last week. He also believes the Commission should follow this up with proposals to strengthen EU legislation against these scams.

PSA inspectors find excellent compliance rates among security guards in Galway city

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

This week, inspectors from the Private Security Authority (PSA), visited a number of retail premises and carried out inspections of security guard (static) services in Galway city. The purpose of the inspections was to ensure that all security guards on duty were licensed by the PSA and wearing a clearly visible identity badge as legally required.

Ahascragh senator welcomes cross-party support on gendercide motion

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

A Galway politician has welcomed cross-party support for his private members’ motion on gendercide which was debated in the Seanad yesterday (Wednesday).

Probe into Headford attack continues

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Gardai have confirmed that the investigation into an attack on a woman in her Headford home earlier this week is on-going.

Plans in place for potential flooding this weekend

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

The Galway City Council has warned there is potential for flooding in parts of the city over coming days. High spring tides are expected until Sunday, the highest of which is set to occur at 6:26am tomorrow.

Ghouls on the prom

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Do not be alarmed if you see hordes of diminutive ghouls and monsters walking along the Prom in Salthill tomorrow (Friday) - it is just a seasonal fundraiser from the children of the Claddagh National School.

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