Former book-keeper faces trial for stealing nearly €10,500
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
The trial of a former city centre nightclub book-keeper who denies fraudulantly stealing €10,490 from her employer during a period of more than a year is due to begin this morning before a jury.
Read more ...Call for introduction of alcohol treatment and support services
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
A strategy group set up to prevent and reduce alcohol related harm is calling for a range of alcohol treatment and support services to be introduced.
Read more ...Man attacks taxi with wheelbrace, court hears
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
A 21-year-old Connemara man, who violently attacked a taxi by smashing the car window with a wheel brace and putting the driver and the juvenile passengers in fear, has been remanded on continuing bail to allow time for compensation to be gathered and for the preparation of reports.
Read more ...Free family events to celebrate Engineers Week
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
Aspiring engineers, young and old, can take part in a special week of family events to celebrate National Engineers Week in Galway.
Read more ...Man pleads guilty to dealing cannabis worth more than €13,000
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
A former casino worker has pleaded guilty to dealing drugs worth more than €13,000 at Galway Circuit Criminal Court this week.
Read more ...Youth volunteers wanted for youth café
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
The Foróige Galway City Youth Café in the Fairgreen is seeking volunteers who will take on leadership roles and work with young people.
Read more ...Search is on for simply the best business in Galway
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
The deadline for the Best Of Galway awards is midnight Sunday February 24, and already more than 90 businesses have registered to compete in various categories.
Read more ...Entrepreneurial networking event
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
Exponential, an NUI Galway event which allows the public to meet start-up founders, students, techies and entrepreneurs in a fun and casual way, will take place in the Townhouse Bar on Tuesday, February 26 at 7.30pm.
Read more ...Galway is high risk for septic tank inspections
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
Galway has been designated one of the top high risk areas “in need of greatest protection” by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which has launched its national plan for septic tank and waste water treatment system inspections and procedures.
Read more ...Free adult art classes at city museum
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
The Galway City Museum will host free art classes for adults this coming Tuesday and on Saturday March 2 from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
Read more ...Coffee morning in aid of Console
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
BORN Kitchen hosted a charity coffee morning in aid of Console on Valentine’s Day. Console is a national organisation supporting people in suicidal crisis and those bereaved by suicide. Tea, coffee, and freshly baked treats were enjoyed by all who supported to raise money for this very worthy cause. Great prizes including BORN clothing vouchers and BORN kitchen vouchers were awarded in the raffle that took place on the day. Deirdre D’Arcy, manager of BORN kitchen, said: “This is a charity that is very close to many of our hearts and we were delighted to host the coffee morning for such a wonderful cause.”
Read more ...Massachusetts military company to join St Patrick’s Day Parade
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
The Ancient and Honourable Artillery Company of Massachusetts are coming to Galway to march in the city’s St Patrick’s Day Parade.
Read more ...Crowe calls for Cash for Gold regulations
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
Concerns that some Cash for Gold stores are being used for the laundering of stolen goods has led to Fianna Fáil city councillor Ollie Crowe demanding regulation of such businesses.
Read more ...Medical students from Galway and Limerick colleges to train at Portiuncula
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
A number of medical students from NUI Galway and the University of Limerick will carry out a large component of their training at Portiuncula Hospital as part of the setting up of a joint medical academy at the Ballinasloe facility.
Read more ...Connemara hotel scoops top prize
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
A Galway hotel has scooped a top award for the standard of its accommodation.
Read more ...Contracts signed for purchase of Gaelscoil de hÍde site
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
The new Gaelscoil de hÍde at Oranmore has taken a major step towards becoming a reality after contracts were signed for the purchase of a site.
The acquisition of land for the school finally cleared the way for the project to advance. The purchase of the site was the main stumbling block in delaying the new building.
Read more ...Clickety click — bingo caller wanted for charity fundraiser
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
A Galway woman planning a charity skydive to raise funds for Barnardos will hold a fundraising bingo night in the city next week. Jade Goodfellow, who is aiming to raise at least €1,000 for the charity, is also looking for a bingo caller for the event.
Read more ...GSPCA launches investigation after botched backstreet tail docking
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
The GSPCA is appealing for information following the discovery of a badly injured pup in Portumna at the weekend. The dog, which is about 12 weeks old, had been subjected to a botched attempt to dock its tail and was found wandering the streets in pain and distress.
Read more ...Closing date looms for Mayor’s Awards nominations
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
The closing date for the 2012 Mayor’s Awards is Thursday February 28 and the Mayor of Galway, Terry O’Flaherty, is calling for the final nominations to be made.
Read more ...Claregalway Dental Surgery honoured with prestigious award
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
Patients can obtain a dental examination and a scale and polish treatment including x-rays for €70. This would normally cost a patient €120, but is available at Claregalway Dental at this reduced price on Thursdays and Fridays throughout February.
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