Parish priest urges public to be the “eyes of the gardai”

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

A city parish priest has urged the public to become the “eyes of the gardai” in a bid to help communities protect themselves from robberies and attacks.

Monsignor Malachy Hallinan, the parish priest at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Westside, told worshippers at Sunday’s evening Mass to be vigilant and to look out for their neighbours.

€40 million needed to help city deal with ‘a heavy shower of rain’

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Torrential rains brought the city to a standstill on Monday morning, causing damage to vehicles and city centre businesses.

Family of late Jim Stynes help Galway organ donor commemorative garden project

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Souvenir bricks from the recently demolished stand of one of the oldest stadiums in the world are to be included in a national organ donor commemorative garden planned for Salthill thanks to the involvement of the family of the late Jim Stynes, the Dublin and Melbourne football hero who died last year.

Calm needed in advance of abortion legislation says Connaughton

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Politicians and the public should not make up their minds or pre-empt the forthcoming abortion legislation until they see the document’s wording.

This is the view of Fine Gael Galway East TD Paul Connaughton who said no decision can be made on what is a “highly emotive issue” until the wording is put before Dáil members.

Garda killing highlights need to protect frontline workers says MEP Higgins

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

The killing of Det Garda Aidan Donohue was “despicable and utterly unforgivable” and one that emphasises the need to protect those working in frontline services.

Seek support to quit smoking with UHG help

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

People who want to quit smoking - the main preventable cause of death and disability - this year can avail of support from Galway University Hospitals.

Former Mountjoy governor calls for end to alcohol companies sponsoring sporting events

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

The former governor of Mountjoy Prison is calling for a “tougher” attitude to alcohol, describing it as one of the major dangers facing young people today.

Tidy Towns volunteers sought for Saturday

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

The Galway City Tidy Towns group is calling for volunteers this Saturday to help remove fly posters and graffiti, weeding, and picking up of litter.

City woman jailed for burglary and theft attempt

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

A young Bohermore woman who stole more than €2,800 worth of cosmetics and other goods from city business premises, as well as being involved in a burglary attempt, was sentenced to 14 months in jail at Galway District Court this week.

Government must reverse decision to close Garda stations says Ó Cuív

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Shutting down 10 garda stations across Galway city and county is a “dangerous decision” which must be reversed immediately.

Nolan demands action on ‘delinquent landlords’

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

“Delinquent landlords” are the root cause of the growing problem of anti-social activity in Galway and must be made financially responsible for their tenants’ behaviour.

Ó Cuív seeks constituency name change to Galway West-South Mayo

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Éamon Ó Cuív has joined his constituency colleague Brian Walsh, and possible constituency colleague John O’Mahoney, in calling for Galway West to be renamed.

Connemara woman to be sentenced in March after guilty manslaughter verdict

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

The jury in the trial of a Connemara woman who stabbed her former boyfriend 18 times was found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Galway.

City assault accused sent forward for trial

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

A 24-year-old man has been sent forward for trial in relation to a serious assault which occurred in the city centre on Christmas Eve more than two years ago.

Shannon Walsh, with an address at 3 Mount Carmel, 216 Upper Salthill, was brought in custody before Galway District Court charged with allegedly assaulting a man causing him harm at Frenchville Lane, Eyre Square, on December 24, 2012, contrary to Section 3 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act.

Mayor calls for nominations for annual awards

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Galwegians who volunteer in all areas of city life, be it sport, the arts, youth work, or in the community generally, are eligible for nomination for The Mayor’s Awards 2012.

Stateside Solutions expands its Galway operations

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Galway woman Mary Rodgers is generating employment for her county by extending operations of her USA based market entry consultancy company - Stateside Solutions to local shores. The firm’s Galway branch will be situated in the level one office suites of Liosban Business Park and the company is enjoying this commercial growth despite the hindering presence of the recession.

Ms Rodgers expressed her delight when speaking about the move into a bigger space and being able to hire locally. “There is real growth in the US market and a great opportunity for Irish companies, especially in the technology, medical devices, medical IT and environment sectors. At Stateside Solutions we assist companies who want to export to or who want to grow their operations in the US.”

Coal caller — further remand for phone and coal thief

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

A 19-year-old Rahoon man who has been charged with allegedly stealing mobile phones as well as tresspassing and stealing bags of coal from residential properties has been remanded on continuing bail.

Recycle old mobile phones for Autism Ireland

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

The Galway branch of Irish Autism Action is calling on the public to recycle their old mobile phones to help raise funds for the organisation, and be in with a chance to win prizes.

Galway rally ready to roar this weekend

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

A capacity 115 teams will compete in this year’s Safety Direct Galway International Rally which takes place on Saturday and Sunday.

NUIG president pays tribute to Éamon de Buitléar

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Éamon de Buitléar’s contribution to Irish society “has enriched the lives of many generations” according to NUI Galway president Dr Jim Browne.

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