Suspended sentences for men charged with forgery

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

A former Supermacs manager and his cousin were given a six month and seven month suspended sentence respectively for attempting to open bank accounts with forged letters of employment and utility bills.

More needs to be done to help young people cope with problems, says TD

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

Ireland is not doing nearly enough to help young people cope with their problems, a local TD said this week.

Woman jailed for burglary at occuppied family home

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

A 33-year-old woman who during a binge of “tablets and alcohol” attempted to commit a burglary at a family home while an elderly lady slept upstairs has been sentenced to nine months in jail with the last four months suspended with conditions.

Tara Gardiner with an address at 12 Beechwood Park, Ballybane, appeared at Galway District Court on Monday where she pleaded guilty to burglary at a house in Meadow Grove, Ballybane, on October 14, 2012

Galway Arts Festival and Castlegar win at All-Island Pride of Place Competition

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

The Galway Arts Festival and Castlegar village flew the flag for the city and county at All-Island IPB Pride of Place Competition, where they both received awards.

Galway teen records EP for Galway Hospice

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

A Galway teenager has recorded a four track EP the sale of which will raise funds for the Galway Hospice Foundation.

Government donates €2.25m in capital funding to youth cafes and recreational facilities says Walsh

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

Fine Gael Galway West TD Brian Walsh has welcomed the provision of €2.25 in capital funding that will enable the conception and development of youth cafes that will facilitate recreational activities for young people both within and outside the Galway region. Applications for the grant have already been submitted by youth groups as well as other local organisations and are being assessed for consideration. Deputy Walsh is extending an invitation to all local associations of this variety to apply for the funding.

Play soccer and help autism and meningitis charities

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

More than 500 boys and girls will take part in a 12 hour sponsored soccer marathon in Oranmore later this month to raise funds for local charities.

Decision on outer bypass to come in late November

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

A decision on the Galway City Outer Bypass by the EU Court of Justice Advocate General is forthcoming and could determine whether or not the bypass ultimately goes ahead.

City museum to host Jack B Yeats exhibition

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

Jack B Yeats was one of the greatest of all Irish artists, and the country’s foremost exponent of Expressionism, and 20 of his works, covering all areas of his career, will soon be on display in the Galway City Museum.

Galway nurses wanted in sunny Sydney

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

A local recruitment agency is spearheading a drive to sign up 70 Irish nurses to work in public hospitals in New South Wales.

Experienced Irish midwives and mental health nurses are urgently required in Sydney and other areas as their health board launches a new recruitment drive for 70 Irish nurses.

Bring in tax reliefs for those who used registered tradespeople says Nolan

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

Householders who use registered tradespeople for home maintenance and improvements should be given tax relief in the forthcoming Budget.

Dispute leads to ex’s personal details being uploaded to Facebook, court hears

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

On-going issues between a Mervue man and his former partner led a number of safety order breaches, the assault of a garda, and personal details being uploaded on to Facebook, the Galway District Court heard.

Don’t let complacency be a further rebuke to victims of Letterfrack

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

There is a sadness that envelopes anyone who takes the time to stroll around the former industrial school at Letterfrack. The sculpture in memory of those who suffered there in the adjacent church is also a silent reminder that screams out at us in a way the children who were incarcerated there were unable to do. In the dark days of the fifties, sixties and seventies, when hope was in short supply in Ireland, it was even less in abundance for those who were placed there often through no fault of their own, abandoned by the State to become the sexual and physical playthings of a brutish regime.

Council loses €2 million each year on vacant city buildings

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

Rate refunds on vacant buildings are costing the Galway City Council an estimated €2 million a year and are proving a hindrance to both the establishment of new businesses and rent reductions.

Galway man scoops major emerging entrepreneur award

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

A Galway man has been praised at a glittering business awards event held recently for his “awe-inspiring” vision, innovation, and commercial achievements.

Screenway opens new premises in Parkmore

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

Leading Galway-based Apple reseller Screenway has just moved into a new office space in Parkmore, Ballybrit, in the heart of Galway's digital community.

Google new releases to finally offer proper competition to Apple?

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

Hurricane Sandy hurricane did not stop the Mountain View company, which has officially shown the world its new tablets and smartphone.

Clarification

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

In an Advertiser article in the October 11 issue entitled ‘Five months suspended for man found with heroin at NUI, Galway toilet’ it was stated that the defendant, 33-year-old Damien McElroy had an address at 30 John Coogan Park, Newcastle, as this was the address on the charge sheets.

Students hit by Garda vetting delays

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

Delays in Garda vetting procedures by up to eight weeks and longer must be addressed as an urgent priority by the Justice Minister Alan Shatter.

Pieta House Centre opened in Tuam

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

A branch of Pieta House West will be opened in Tuam after 18 months of campaigning. The fundraising effort dedicated to this project involved the participation of three counties - Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon - striving for a target of €250,000.

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