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.

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.

Time to re-Joyce — Celebrations as Joyce’s Knocknacarra scoops industry award

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

Joyce’s Supermarket Knocknacarra is celebrating after it was recognised for the high quality of its food at the annual Checkout magazine’s Best in Fresh awards on July 24.

150,000 punters flock westwards for final flourish of Galway summer

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Organisers are expecting bumper crowds at this year’s Galway Races, with up to 150,000 people expected to pass through the turnstiles during the festival.

Clean up after your dogs demands McNelis

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Dogs do not clean up after themselves so it is up to their owners to clean up after their pets, according to Labour city councillor Niall McNelis.

Cllr McNelis is calling on the Galway City Council to put extra resources towards tackling “the mess that is caused by dog fouling in the city, especially in public areas such as parks, children’s playgrounds, and along Salthill prom”.

Galway tourism receives Olympic boost, says Hotels.com

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Galway tourism has received a major boost in the run up to the London Olympics with figures produced by a popular hotel booking website showing a significant increase in the number of searches by UK travellers.

Galway Bay swim to take place on Saturday

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

The seventh annual Galway Bay swim, in aid of Cancer Care West, will take place on Saturday July 28.

Banks must be made take responsibility for houses they repossess says Grealish

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

If the banks are determined to repossess houses then they have a duty to maintain the buildings and not let them become sites for anti-social behaviour.

Healy Eames decides not to appeal train fine as she meets Iarnrod Eireann over customer communications

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Iarnród Éireann will begin a review to improve customer communications across a range of issues including signage, information on tickets, and clarity about ticket purchasing.

The review will be carried out by the commercial and communications managers and is a result of a meeting this week between Fine Gael senator Fidelma Healy Eames and Iarnród Éireann CEO, Dick Fearn and chair Philip Gaffney.

Caman Gary — Former Man Utd skipper tries his hand at hurling

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Gary Neville the ex Manchester United captain and England footballer and current leading Sky Sports pundit tried his hand at hurling as part of a stag group at Pure Skill in Galway at the weekend.

St Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union to hold student info night

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

St. Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union will host a student information evening for students next month..

The free event will take place in the Westside Office on Thursday August 9 at 7.30pm.

Ó Cuív calls on Minister to reveal decision on CE schemes

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture, Food and Community Affairs, Éamon Ó Cuív, has called on the Government to reveal when a review to the cuts in Community Employment (CE) schemes will be announced.

A right to a home must be enshrined in our Constitution says Kitt

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

There must be a legal right to housing for all citizens of this State and this right must be enshrined in our Constitution, according to Fianna Fáil Galway East TD Michael Kitt.

Dep Kitt, who is the party spokesperson on housing, is calling on the Government to include the “Right to a Home” in the second phase of the Constitutional Convention.

Paws 4 Thought

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

If you are looking for a pet, check out these gorgeous animals looking for homes. While we can only show you a sample here, please check our website www.galway-spca.com and have a look at all our animals. Please note home checks are carried out for all our animals, and a donation is required.

Bille na Gaeltachta achtaithe

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Achtaíodh Bille na Gaeltachta Déardaoin seo caite i ndiaidh don fhreasúra siúl amach as an Dáil, i bhfianaise nach raibh sé i gceist ag an Aire Gaeltachta Dinny McGinley, glacadh le haon cheann de bhreis agus 150 leasú a bhí molta acu ar an mbille. Seo an chéad uair le fada an lá nach raibh aontacht sa Dáil ar cheist na Gaeilge, ach theip ar Fhine Gael agus páirtí an Lucht Oibre an aontacht sin a bhaint amach toisc gur dhiúltaigh siad glacadh le hoiread is leasú amháin don Bhille.

Mar thoradh ar seo tá bille achtaithe atá thar a bheith lochtach agus bille nach gcabhróidh le buanú na Gaeilge sa Ghaeltacht. Drochlá don Ghaeltacht agus don Ghaeilge ab ea Déardaoin an 19 Iúil.

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