Gardai intercept hackney with purse thief on board, court hears
Thu, Dec 10, 2009
A five month prison sentence was imposed on a man who, while seeking treatment at A&E, snatched a purse belonging to a staff member and made his getaway in a hackney cab which was intercepted by gardai.
Read more ...Residents join forces to object to proposed Millar’s Lane development
Thu, Dec 10, 2009
Three residents’ associations have joined forces to object to a proposed development which they perceive to be totally out of character with the Rahoon area and could bring about a return to the days of “flatland”.
Read more ...A Christmas wonderland in Salthill
Thu, Dec 10, 2009
A new indoor Christmas fair is to take place on Sunday December 20 in Leisureland, Salthill. A ‘Winter Wonderland’ awaits as visitors are urged to go and soak up the atmosphere, browse the market stalls, visit Father Christmas in Santa’s grotto, and enjoy homemade food, mulled wine, and hot chocolate.
The day offers lots of activities for children including free storytelling by Mrs Claus, free facepainting, free High School Musical and hip hop dance classes with dance fusion throughout the day, and a nativity play at 6pm. Check out the schedule of events on www.christmaswonderlandfair.com.
Read more ...Heavenly voices as the magical Augustinian choir releases new CD
Thu, Dec 10, 2009
Right at the heart of Galway city lies one of its oldest and most frequented establishments, the Augustinian, and this Christmas the church’s renowned choir launch a heart-warming collection of Christmas carols.
Read more ...Galway city’s Budget day is tomorrow
Thu, Dec 10, 2009
While the State endured Brian Lenihan’s savage Budget yesterday, Galway will have to wait until tomorrow before the Galway City Council decides on its own budget for 2010.
Read more ...Christmas lights to be extended to Prospect Hill and Bohermore
Thu, Dec 10, 2009
For the first time, Prospect Hill and Bohermore will be alight this Christmas as the Christmas lights will be extended into the area.
Read more ...Bungling Kilkenny ‘cat’ burglar woke up residents and left his details behind
Thu, Dec 10, 2009
A bungling burglar broke into a house, made so much noise rummaging that he woke up a resident, and then left a bag containing his details at the scene of the crime, the Galway District Court heard last Monday.
Read more ...Johnny Carroll launches autobiography
Thu, Dec 10, 2009
Johnny Carroll, popularly known as ‘the man with the golden trumpet’, has just published his autobiography Oh Mein Papa, recounting his 50 plus years in the music business.
Read more ...Man jailed for Garda car chase incident
Thu, Dec 10, 2009
A young man who led gardai on a dangerous car chase before losing control of his vehicle and running away through a field was sentenced to a total of six months and disqualified from driving for three years.
Michael Kirk (22) with an address at 35 An Castan, Doughiska, appeared at Galway District Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to drink driving, dangerous driving, and driving without insurance, at Doughiska on December 3, 2009.
Read more ...Suffer the little children
Thu, Dec 10, 2009
I was educated in a diocesan seminary during the 1980s. I was lucky to have been taught by some priests who were amongst the most dedicated and competent teaching personnel in the country. These people were above reproach of any kind and were and are a credit to their professions. Their colleagues and their superiors have failed these priests and many more like them. Their legacy has been tarnished by a systemic cover-up of crimes of such magnitude that they are the subject of scrutiny and comment all over the world.
Read more ...New traffic lanes at Moneenageisha Junction to open this week
Thu, Dec 10, 2009
Two additional lanes are due to be opened from the Wellpark Road to the Moneenageisha Junction by the end of this week and it is hoped they will result in reduced journey times for motorists.
Read more ...Taxi driver endangers garda in bid to get rank space, court hears
Thu, Dec 10, 2009
A taxi driver was so intent on squirming his way into a rank space that he blocked up traffic, completely ignored a garda rapping on his window, and then dangerously edged his car in “on top” of the garda who had to take evasive action to avoid being hit.
Read more ...Improved pedestrian facilities for Dublin Road
Thu, Dec 10, 2009
The Galway City Council will install new traffic signals at the Dublin Road/Michael Collins Road junction, adjacent to Glenina Heights, next week.
Read more ...Man jailed for assault and knocking down pedestrian
Thu, Dec 10, 2009
A man who assaulted a young woman in a hospital car park, because of feuding between their two families, and then knocked down a pedestrian as he rushed to hire a suit for his wedding, received an 11 month jail sentence at Galway District Court last Monday.
Read more ...Galway Community Circus Christmas show
Thu, Dec 10, 2009
Galway Community Circus is hosting a Christmas Show on Sunday December 13 at 2.30pm at St Joseph’s Community Centre in Shantalla. It promises to be a spectacular event, showcasing a colourful array of circus skills learned by young people at weekly circus classes. Go and experience the magic of Christmas in the Galway Community Circus way.
Read more ...Book detailing history of Presentation schools in Athenry is selling like hot cakes
Thu, Dec 10, 2009
The impressive 600-page book detailing the history of the Presentation Sisters in Athenry is selling like hot cakes as it proves to be the must-have Christmas gift for all past pupils of the school.
Read more ...New exhibition to look at everyday lives and kitchen scenes
Thu, Dec 10, 2009
An art project, which documented the everyday lives of people in Fána Burca and provided instruction for residents in digital video, photography, animation, and web-based media, will be launched next week.
Read more ...First Sports Aid a timely boost
Thu, Dec 10, 2009
Galway sports stars have rallied behind the Sports Aid collection which took place in Supermac’s, Eyre Square on Saturday.
Read more ...Local theatre company wins regional business award
Thu, Dec 10, 2009
Galway’s Blue Teapot Theatre Company, located in Munster Avenue, this week won the Ulster Bank Business Achiever’s Award in the Social Entrepreneur Category for the Connaught region.
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