Woman left traumatised by seventeen months of stalking and harassment, court hears

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

A young woman who “suffered greatly” from the harassment and intimidation of a man who continually stalked her and shouted a number of obsensities and other offensive remarks over the course of 17 months had to be put on medication and could not sleep at night, the Galway District Court was told.

At Monday’s court sitting, Gerard Cunningham (33), a Mayo native with an address given as 1 Gort Na Bro, Rahoon, had initially pleaded guilty to harassing the then 18-year-old woman on dates unknown between April 1, 2009, and September 5, 2010, contrary to Section 10(1) and (6) of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. However as the case was being heard Cunningham suggested that he was not entirely to blame, which led to Judge Mary Fahy refusing to conclude the case and adjourning it to next week.

World record scuba diver is appointed by NUI Galway as Ireland’s first Professor of Midwifery

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

NUI Galway has announced the appointment of the Republic of Ireland’s first Professor of Midwifery. Professor Declan Devane, himself a midwife, is based at NUI Galway’s School of Nursing and Midwifery. With approximately 700 students, the School is at the forefront of nursing and midwifery education and research in Ireland.

Take the hassle out of shopping by visiting Moycullen

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

If you want to avoid the hassle that is associated with the Christmas shop rush then why not do something different this year and take a trip to Moycullen, the perfect place for stress-free shopping.

Sharp differences between Nolan and Ó Clochartaigh over Budget consequences

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

Budget 2012 has been described as “tough but fair” by Labour Galway West TD Derek Nolan but Sinn Féin senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh has condemned it as “one which punishes the least well off for the failings of the speculators and bankers”.

Lucky envelope sparks celebrations at Tony Burke Motors

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

There were great celebrations at Tony Burke Motors Toyota dealership in Ballybrit last week during the See it, Drive it, Win it weekend, when seven people out of 500 were randomly selected, following their entry into the Toyota Ireland” Find the Sweet Spot” Facebook competition, to visit Tony Burke Motors and open seven sealed envelopes locked in the boot of the new Toyota Yaris.

Traveller women entrepreneurs not letting doom and gloom stop them

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

Don’t let the doom and gloom wear you down, this is the message being promoted by a group of Traveller women in Galway who are taking that advice to heart and striving forth in their bid to succeed in business and entrepreneurship.

The project Empowering Traveller Women Entrepreneurs, an initiative supported by the Galway Traveller Movement, was launched on Monday, December 5 in the Ballybane Enterprise Centre, and was attended by guest speaker Liz Cassidy, an EU Ambassador for Female Entrepreneurship.

Woman found behind wheel while on cocktail of alcohol and meds fails to contest charges

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

A Galway woman, who was caught behind the wheel of a car while holding a pint glass of Red Bull and vodka, and was abusive to gardai, punching one in the face and hurling insults at others, failed to contest the charges brought against her.

Meet Galway’s Quakers this Saturday

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

Galway’s Quaker community will hold an ‘open house’ this Saturday from 1pm to 5pm, at St. Nicholas Parochial School, Waterside.

Pop up shops in Galway this weekend

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

Two ‘pop-up’ shops will open in Galway, one in Ard Bia, one beside TK Maxx in Eyre Square, selling vintage clothes, arts, and crafts.

Public talk on Charles Lamb in Galway City Museum

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

The work of one of Ireland’s great impressionist artists, Charles Lamb, will be the focus of a talk in Galway City Museum this evening at 6pm.

CCTV is stopping littering at bottle bank says McNelis

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

To combat litter offences at glass bottle bring banks, the Galway City Council will be erecting signs highlighting the use of CCTV around such facilities.

Tuam man jailed for five years on explosives and gun charges

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

A Galway man has been jailed for five years at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin for possessing explosives and a gun.

Get your skates on and get to Ice Factor at the Carlton

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

Ice Factor has officially opened at the Carlton Hotel on the Dublin Road, Galway City.

FF to hold public meeting on cuts to rural communities

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

The effects of Budget 2012 on rural Ireland will be the subject of a public meeting in Gullane’s Hotel, Ballinasloe, this Monday.

The meeting will be held by Fianna Fáil deputy leader Éamon Ó Cuív, who has described the Budget as containing “anti-rural measures”, and he is encouraging the public to attend.

Let your fantasies turn into realities at Dream Weddings 2012

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

The Dream Weddings Exhibition returns on Saturday January 7 and Sunday January 8 2012 from 12 noon -6pm daily in Leisureland, Salthill, Galway.

NAMA secures permission to move against Grehan brothers

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

THE National Assets Management Agency has secured court orders enabling it to move against UK assets of Galway-native developer brothers Raymond and Daniel Grehan as part of its efforts to recover unpaid loans of more than €300 million.

Public lecture on Clonfert monastery

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

The history of Clonfert, from its foundation as a monastic site in the sixth century to its decline in the 17th century, will be the subject of a public lecture in Galway.

Agriculture changes reflect economic situation, says Kyne

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

Fine Gael deputy Sean Kyne said this week that he understands the decision made by the minister of agriculture to cut REPS 4 payments by 10 per cent in order to protect other schemes.

Nolan welcomes decision to suspend planned disability allowance cuts

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

The Government’s decision to suspend the planned cuts to disability allowances for young people has been welcomed by Labour Galway West TD Derek Nolan.

Occupy Galway Community Empowerment Day

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

Occupy Galway will be host its third weekly social entertainment and information event this Saturday from 1pm to 6pm in Eyre Square.

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