Grants allocated for flood mitigation in Gort

Thu, Dec 06, 2012

More than €37,000 is to be allocated for flood mitigation work in the Gort area, with part of that going towards the first phase of an environmental assessment at Termon, Gort.

Glenamaddy man banned and fined after claiming that traffic offences were part of Garda conspiracy

Thu, Dec 06, 2012

by Finian Coghlan
A man summonsed for a number of minor road traffic offences, but claimed this was part of a garda conspiracy, was disqualified for nine months, and fined a total of €1,350, as the judge voiced disappointment he couldn’t jail him on these offences.

Tattooist given five years suspended for biker gang ‘punishment beating’

Thu, Dec 06, 2012

A tattooist who took part in a punishment beating along with other masked members of a now disbanded biker gang has been given a five year sentence suspended on strict conditions and ordered to pay a further €6,375.

Cancer survivors find something to sing about

Thu, Dec 06, 2012

There are more cancer survivors alive today than at any other time in the history of the world. That is the positive message from Dr Paul Donnellan, a consultant medical oncologist at Galway University Hospitals.

Mannion welcomes Reserved Defence Forces remaining in Clifden

Thu, Dec 06, 2012

A Fine Gael councillor has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter, that the Reserve Defence Forces will stay in Clifden.

Consultant costs hospital €318,000 by not signing off on claims, alleges health forum chief

Thu, Dec 06, 2012

A consultant at University Hospital Galway is costing the facility hundreds of thousands by failing to sign off private health insurance claims promptly.

New book to mark Eyre Square tercentenary

Thu, Dec 06, 2012

To mark Eyre Square’s 300th anniversary, a new limited edition book on the history of the city’s central point is about to be launched.

Hundreds attend health check initiative held to inspire healthy commutes

Thu, Dec 06, 2012

Aimed at increasing awareness of the health benefits of walking and cycling to school, work and college, an estimated 350 people attended the recent free mini health check initiative, which took place over a four-hour period in the car park of Westside Shopping Centre.

NUI Galway launches Colm Ó hEocha Bursary

Thu, Dec 06, 2012

NUI Galway recently launched the new Colm Ó hEocha Bursary, established in memory of a former university president and as a further promotion of third level education through the Irish language.

Connemara councillor urges consumers to shop local for Christmas

Thu, Dec 06, 2012

Fine Gael councillor Eileen Mannion is urging consumers to try to do as much of their Christmas shopping locally this Christmas.

Independent inquiry into Savita death is ‘absolute necessity’ says councillor

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

A former vice-chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum insisted this week that there is “an absolute necessity” to hold an independent inquiry into the death of Savita Halappanavar, the 31-year-old dentist who died at UHG following a miscarriage last month.

Don’t deprive our children of the light of hope

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

In just six days time, we will find out the extent of the effect of what is likely to be the most harrowing budget in living memory. Although kiteflying about the repercussions has been limited this year, stifled no doubt by the ongoing and unexpected abortion debate, there is no doubt that there is a fair degree of negative apprehension about the contents of Michael Noonan’s briefcase next Wednesday afternoon.

Man left in fear after biker gang ‘punishment beating’

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

A former bike repair business owner has been left too terrified to return to Galway after masked members of a biker gang entered his premises to deliver a ‘punishment beating’ for an unpaid loan using pepper spray and iron bars to inflict injuries including a number of cuts and broken limbs.

Crowe and Conneely seek to end confusion over which Mervue park is to be renamed

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

A row has broken out among city councillors over a proposal to rename an area in Mervue, after the late former mayor of Galway, Bridie O’Flaherty.

Trial of man charged with withholding information in Oughterard killing continues

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

The trial of a man charged with withholding information during a Garda investigation into the killing of popular Oughterard publican and teacher John Kenny continued this week following lengthy legal arguments.

Four men charged with hurley criminal damage and arson incident

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

Four men charged with allegedly approaching a house armed with hurleys and causing serious criminal damage including setting a car on fire have been remanded on continuing bail.

Enforce measures to prevent spread of ash dieback disease says Ó Cuív

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

The ash dieback disease, which has wiped out ash tree populations across Europe, has now spread to Ireland and measures must be taken against it.

This is the view of Fianna Fáil agriculture spokesperson and Galway West TD Éamon Ó Cuív, who said the authorities here “need to be vigilant”.

Supermac’s brings a father home for Christmas

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

Thanks to the Supermac’s inspired Bring Them Home competition, the Mentane family living in Kilnadeema, Co Galway, will be anticipating a visit this Christmas from father and husband Patrick Mentane, who has been based in Australia since last June. Patrick Mentane relocated to Queensland in June to work on the motorways. A return trip to Ireland at Christmas was looking to be beyond the family’s financial means which was upsetting for them given that Mr Mentane was forcibly absent from his daughter’s first birthday and his wife’s graduation since the move.

Park and ride begins at Ballybrit on Saturday

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

The Christmas park and ride service at Ballybrit begins this Saturday at 7am, and motorists can park at Ballybrit Racecourse and get bussed to and from the city centre for the all–in fare of €2 per car.

The service will provide buses every 15 minutes from the Racecourse to its drop off point at the Galway Coach Station on Fairgreen Road, close to the Galway Continental Market at Eyre Square.

An Taibhdhearc Saturday Shows for families

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

Starting this weekend, An Taibhdhearc will host a season of monthly ‘Saturday Shows’ for children and families, starting with Branar Téatar do Pháistí’s An Seanfhear Beag.

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