‘I’ve been left reeling by tsunami of events’ says Healy Eames after car tax revelation

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

A Galway politician who hit the headlines recently over what she terms an “unfortunate series of events” spoke out this week in a bid to explain the “tsunami” of occurrences which have resulted in largely negative press for her.

Gardai continue hunt for Inverin kidnapping burglar

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

A Inverin shop manager was left ‘traumatised’ but uninjured following a terrifying ordeal in which he was kidnapped at gunpoint, forced to open the safe of the shop, and left tied up as the culprit fled.

No arrests had been made at the time this paper went to press but gardai have confirmed the investigation is on-going with CCTV footage and other evidence being examined. Between 11.45pm on July 30 and 12.15am on July 31 the manager of Siopa An Phobail in Inverin, County Galway, had emerged from the Poitin Stil pub and was approached in the car park by a lone man.

‘Dangerous stretch’ of Ballymoneen Road to be widened - Lyons

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

The widening of a “dangerous stretch” of the Ballymoneen Road, north of the roundabout and south of the Slí Gheal estate, is set to become a reality following a land purchase.

NUI Galway joins forces with Bank of Ireland to launch student scheme

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

NUI Galway and Bank of Ireland have teamed up to introduce a new college finance loan to students and parents.

Family events at Coole

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

A family walk will take place at Coole Park this Sunday, with a tree walk on Bank Holiday Monday. Both walks will start at 3pm.

A breather at last

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

August, where the hell were ya? We were looking for ya for, what, must be weeks now. Waiting for this bank holiday to come so that the madness can stop, so that we can take a breather, sit down, relax without having that subliminal urge to get up and be somewhere at something where everybody else will be because they sat down and got the same urge to get up and go as well. Well now, after a month of non-stop events in the city, my get up and go has got up and gone.

A breather at last

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

August, where the hell were ya? We were looking for ya for, what, must be weeks now. Waiting for this bank holiday to come so that the madness can stop, so that we can take a breather, sit down, relax without having that subliminal urge to get up and be somewhere at something where everybody else will be because they sat down and got the same urge to get up and go as well. Well now, after a month of non-stop events in the city, my get up and go has got up and gone.

City Mayor praises ‘courageous’ women who set up support group for people with AIDS

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

The Mayor of Galway city has praised two young women who showed “bravery” and “foresight” by setting up an organisation to support people with AIDS and HIV in 1987.

Roddy Mannion’s book does the city some service

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

Anyone reading architect Roddy Mannion’s new book, Galway - A Sense of Place (Liffey Press), is in for a treat. They will be amazed at the breadth of social history covered in it. While the book also acknowledges the physical/geographic place Galway City assumes in terms of Ireland’s history of urban/city development.

Blue Teapot seeks FundIt donations to help with next production

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

Blue Teapot, the Galway theatre company for people with intellectual disabilities, has five days left to raise the funds needed to help stage its upcoming production.

Blue Teapot will stage Sanctuary by Christian O’Reilly at the Galway Theatre Festival. The company is nearing the end of a campaign on FundIt for the new play and must meet/exceed €4,000 or all pledges are returned.

Arts festival ‘delighted with the success of this year’s event’

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

Despite the economy being in recession and a summer characterised by rain, the Galway Arts Festival managed to enjoy a bumper year, drawing in record crowds for many shows.

Galway Autism Partnership wants your old computers

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

Galway Autism Partnership is appealing to local businesses and the public to donate any old working laptops, PCs, and/or printers to the group, instead of throwing them out.

The GAP is in the process of getting an office space and, according to the group’s vice chair and secretary, Edel Abberton, such “donations could really get us off the ground”.

Irish college to perform Africa charity concert next week

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

Students and teachers at Colaiste Lurgan in Indreabhán will stage a concert in the village’s Marquee Pavilion next Wednesday for the charity Self Help Africa.

Eight months for assaults on gardai at Galway courthouse

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

A Galway woman who after receiving a sentence at Galway District Court last year lashed out at gardai assaulting and threatening to kill a number of officers, even resorting to biting one garda breaking his skin, was sentenced to serve a total of eight months in jail as well as receiving a six months suspended sentence with strict conditions that she address her alcohol problems.

McNeilus calls for participation in EU citizenship survey

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

At a time of growing scepticism about the future direction of the EU, Galway people should play a part in making their views on such issues known by taking part in the 2013 Citizenship Report.

Plumber to serve two years in jail for revenue fraud

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

A three year sentence with the final 12 months suspended and fines totalling €3,750 were imposed on a Galway plumber who increased his income from €62,000 per annum to almost €1 million in just one year by engaging in revenue fraud.

Tickets on sale now for Eamonn Deacy Match

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

Tickets for the Eamonn Deacy Testimonial on Saturday, August 18, are now on sale from Galway United Supporters Trust members, from the GUST office at Terryland Park, O'Brien’s Newsagents, William Street, Galway, and from ticket outlets around the city and county.

Better quality water on way for Claregalway says Walsh

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

People in Claregalway and Milltown can expect to enjoy better quality, cleaner, water following the securing of funds for sewerage schemes in the area.

Circle of Life Park

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

In an Advertiser article in the July 26 issue entitled ‘Circle of Life donor commemoration park reaches public consultation stage’ it was stated that stones from historic sites in each county would be taken for use in the commemorative garden. However, it has since emerged that the information received was incorrect in relation to the stones.

Historic sites are protected by law and cannot be disturbed so the stones that are to be used in the garden will be will be specifically selected by the Office of Public Works from the environs of these sites. They will then be made available to Strange Boat Donor Foundation for inclusion in the commemorative garden.

Galway marks its link to the Titanic with replica ship standing proud on the prom

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

Galway does not have the same connection to the RMS Titanic as does Belfast or Cork, but there were nine Galwegians aboard the doomed liner, and they are being commemorated throughout August.

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