Man gets two months for shouting abuse at garda

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

A Rahoon man had just walked out of the Garda station to an awaiting van which was blocking traffic when he roared abuse at a garda, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Learn more about breast cancer at Tuam information evening next week

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

An information evening on breast awareness, early detection and recent advances in breast cancer management will take place on Tuesday October 19 from 7.30pm to 9pm at the Ard Rí House Hotel, Milltown Road, Tuam.

An Taoiseach praises ‘remarkable’ work of Galway Hospice

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

An Taoiseach Brian Cowen has praised Galway Hospice staff for making an “extraordinary” contribution to the needs of the community.

Casual trader fined for counterfeit clothing

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

An experienced casual trader who bought counterfeit clothing from the back of a van and tried to flog them at a market in Claregalway was fined €400 at Galway District Court on Monday.

Vote Ballinasloe’s Blackie for Ireland’s Best Loved Dog

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

A brave and loveable pooch from Ballinasloe is hoping to be crowned top dog in a national competition which is taking place as part of World Animal Week, and is calling for supporters to get voting.

Health service at risk of medical error because of staff cuts, claims FG senator

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

The HSE West’s plan to cut temporary staff’s working hours as part of its cost cutting measures could have implications for patient safety, it was claimed this week.

Senator Fidelma Healy Eames says 15 of the 21 medical records staff at University Hospital Galway are temporary. Reducing their hours will mean there are fewer staff to source medical records for hospital patients.

Table quiz at Monroe’s Live for Alan Kerins African Projects

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

A table quiz in aid of the Alan Kerins African Projects charity takes place in Monroe’s Live, Dominick Street, tomorrow at 9pm.

The event will raise funds for the ‘Jump for Africa’ sponsored skydive, which will be taking place next week.

Shinty comes to Connemara

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

The Scottish shinty team will play Cumann Mhícheál Breathnach this Saturday for the Celtic Cup at a match in the Cumann Mhícheál Breathnach GAA grounds in Connemara.

New book on Corrib Gas controversy to be launched in Galway

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

Once Upon A Time In The West, a new book on the Corrib Gas controversy by The Irish Times journalist Lorna Siggins, will be launched this week.

Connaughton vows to help Irish abroad in new role

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

Galway East Deputy Paul Connaughton has vowed to work tirelessly to help Irish sons and daughters abroad, the undocumented thousands in the US, the elderly in the UK, and the educated youth who have left in search of work elsewhere.

Memorial service for deceased hospital patients

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

An ecumenical memorial service for deceased patients of Galway University Hospitals [UHG and Merlin Park] will take place at the Galway Bay Hotel on Saturday at 2pm.

New programmer appointed for Galway Film Fleadh

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

Gar O’Brien has been appointed the new programmer for the Galway Film Fleadh, and takes over the post from Felim MacDermott, who programmed the fleadh from 2006 to 2010.

Grealish puts his threat to the test

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

The Government’s slim majority has been reduced to just four after Independent Galway West TD Noel Grealish lived up to his threat and voted against the Coalition.

“I have withdrawn my support from the Government and have voted against it,” Dep Grealish told the Galway Advertiser. “I have voted with the Opposition on two votes, including the motion to have the three by-elections held.”

‘Anglo Avenger’ blocks Leinster House gates with cement truck

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

The self-styled ‘Anglo Avenger’, believed to be a Galway based businessman furious at the bank, struck again yesterday morning by driving a cement truck right up to the gates of Leinster House on the first day of the new Dáil term.

GOAL Jersey Day tomorrow

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

GOAL Jersey Day takes place tomorrow and will be supported by some of Ireland’s top sporting stars.

Fundraising concert in memory of Manuela Riedo

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

To mark the third anniversary of Manuela Riedo’s tragic death in Galway in October 2007, a number of events will be taking place next week.

Heritage course in Clarinbridge

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

Clarinbridge Heritage will host a 10-week course in heritage, starting in the village next week.

An Taoiseach to launch Galwayman’s book for charity

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

A new book featuring reflections on life by Galway humanitarian worker Ronan Scully with photography by Andrew Downes will be officially launched this weekend.