Information guide for school leavers and parents

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

With the Leaving results in hand and CAO offers before you, it looks like you are about to leave home and head off to college for the first time. But what about issues like finding the right accommodation, how much a year at college costs, how to budget, keep healthy and safe, how to fit in to the new college environment, and who can help you if you need it. It is a lot to consider.

Train as an internationally recognised make-up artist

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

The International School of Makeup Artistry will hold an open day on Sunday August 16 from 2pm 5pm. The event will enable prospective students to meet with trainers in the school, meet with graduates from the school, and discuss the different course options available.

Custody for hammer attack man accused of terrorising shop staff

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

A man accused of assaulting and terrorising staff at tattoo shops while armed with a hammer and a knife has been remanded in custody again after the bailsperson expressed concerns that bail conditions would not be adhered to.

Luke McMahon (38) with an address given as 36 William Street, Galway, appeared before Judge Aeneus McCarthy at the holiday sitting of Galway District Court last Tuesday.

Tom Hogan stock up for grabs at liquidation auction

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

More than 70 cars and jeeps will go under the hammer next week at a liquidation car auction at the Tom Hogan Motors premises.

Further remand for man accused of Cunningham murder

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

A 27-year-old man charged with the murder of Claregalway man Kieran Cunningham has been further remanded in custody for the service of a book of evidence.

Gardai seek next of kin of deceased Englishman who lived in Galway in the 1990s

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Gardai at Blackrock in Cork are seeking the public’s help in locating the next of kin of a 61-year-old man who died recently.

Health forum chairperson accuses HSE of leaving Clifden without medication

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

The chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum has hit out at the local health authority accusing it of failing to put a contingency plan in place in Clifden to dispense medication under the State run Drug Scheme.

Jail for man who pursued and stabbed housemate

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

A man who pursued his housemate with a six inch long kitchen knife was sentenced to three years with the final year suspended at the Galway Circuit Criminal Court last week.

Marius Gora (33) with an address given as 242 Tirellan Heights, had pleaded guilty at his arraignment to assaulting Marcus Lova causing him harm at Headford Road, on July 14, 2008.

Kids eat free at The House this month

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Great family offers, delicious food and an ideal location. The House hotel has it all to be your family’s ultimate city centre venue. The hotel announces its new family-friendly promotion: all children under the age of 10 eat free in the hotel’s restaurant during August.

Councillor slams HSE for leasing/renting 65 offices in the city

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

“Shocking” is how a city councillor terms the fact that a house owned by the HSE West in the city remains empty for more than a year.

Mystery surrounds fatal bank holiday crash

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Mystery still surrounds the fatal car accident which resulted in the tragic death of a young woman over the bank holiday weekend.

One in five car parking spaces too tight

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

A nationwide survey of public car parking spaces carried out by tyre-maker Semperit has highlighted a significant number that are narrower than the recommended guidelines.

Treacy welcomes increase in income limit for student grant schemes

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

More local students will be awarded the maintenance grant for the coming year thanks to the increase in the qualifying income limit, according to local Fianna Fáil TD Noel Treacy.

HSE West legal fees bill ‘astounding’, says health forum chairperson

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

The chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum has described as “astounding” the fact that the local health authority spent almost €2 million on legal fees last year.

Galway animator a hit on YouTube

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

The cartoon films of Galway animator John Jennings have attracted more than half a million video views on the artist’s YouTube profile JohnNetSite5000.

Gardaí seek assistance in tracing missing Scottish man

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Gardaí in Castlebar are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Richard Livingston.

Richard is 29 years old and was last seen on the night of Sunday August 2, 2009 in Ballyheane, Castlebar, Co Mayo.

Oranmore development refused planning permission

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

A Oranmore development which proposed to build 56 houses, seven apartments, and leave areas for a school and a soccer pitch has been refused planning permission by An Bord Pleanala because of its close proximity to important ecological sites.

Alzheimer Society of Ireland flag day

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is seeking volunteers to help with its flag day collection which will take place in Galway city on Saturday August 15. Any amount of time given to the fundraising effort would be appreciated.

Oughterard hosts currach race finals

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Local competitors were to the fore in the All Ireland currach racing finals regatta which took place at Baurisheen Bay on Lough Corrib, Oughterard at the weekend.

RnaG to air interview with Máirín de Valera

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta listeners are to be treated this coming Monday to a rare interview with Máirín de Valera, daughter of Éamon de Valera.

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