Senator calls for mandatory reporting of child abuse after shocking rape crisis report

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

A local politician has highlighted the importance of mandatory reporting of child abuse in the wake of new statistics which indicate that one in two people who contact Galway Rape Crisis Centre for help are survivors of childhood abuse.

NUI Galway plans to reunites the classes of 1970 and 1980

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

NUI Galway is inviting graduates from the classes of 1970 and 1980 to attend a reunion day on Saturday October 9.

Council to host breakfast seminar on food waste

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Leftover food accounts for a large proportion of the waste in many businesses. Disposing of it properly is a legal requirement but proper disposal can also save companies money.

In order to assist businesses in dealing with their food waste, the Galway City Council will host a breakfast seminar on Thursday September 30 at 10am in Lohans Bar and Restaurant, Salthill.

Test calls soar over Galway’s high radon levels

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

The numbers of calls received by radon detection experts has soared since news broke before the weekend that Galway has significantly high levels of cancer-causing radon, with 98 homes found to be above the acceptable level.

Perfume thief does not get scent down by judge

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

A man who stole just over €900 worth of perfume from a Galway city shop received a four-month suspended sentence and was fined €400 at Galway District Court on Monday.

Man crashes into road signs while out on temporary release drinking binge

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

An Inverin man had been out on temporary release from prison when he drove his car while drunk, smashing into road signs, before coming to a stop in the middle of a roundabout, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Calling all Vikings for new documentary

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Are you a tall, strong, hairy man? In other words are you built like the Norse god Thor or Irish hero Cú Chulainn? If so, Abú Media wants you.

Flood victims cannot get insurance says Connaughton

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Many house owners who were victims of last December’s floods are unable to get insurance to cover flood damage in the future despite assurances that help would be forthcoming.

Fantastic bridal sale at Belladonna

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Belladonna Bridal in Galway is holding its annual sale on October 14, 15 and 16 with fantastic bargains to be had with wedding gowns priced as low as €100!

Man claims he had knife to stop dogs fighting

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

An excuse by a Mervue man that he carried a knife to stop his dogs fighting while out walking them was rubbished by a district court judge, who imposed a four-month sentence and stressed that the courts had to take possession of knife offences seriously.

Public meeting on contemporary visual arts centre for Galway

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Féach, the proposal for a temporary Contemporary Visual Arts Centre in Galway’s docklands, will be the subject of a public information meeting tomorrow.

Galway to get cleaned up with council recycling and waste plans

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Work is underway to ensure that Galway becomes a cleaner and environmentally friendly place to live and visit with both local authorities taking part in new recycling and waste prevention initiatives.

The World of Graham Greene

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

I’ve been reading again, for the first time in many years, Graham Greene’s novels, and in particular Brighton Rock, one of his earliest and still one of his finest, a new film of which is soon to be released.

New term begins at Stagecoach Theatre Arts

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Stagecoach Theatre Arts Galway will perform Olivia, The Musical, a spoof version of Oliver Twist, by Malcolm Sircom on December 11 at The Bank of Ireland Theatre, NUI Galway.

Jail for man who fails to pay assault compensation

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

People must not think that the courts are soft in relation to compensation, according to Judge Mary Fahy who imposed a seven month sentence on a 27-year-old man who failed to cough up more than €2,000 in compensation for an assault and criminal damage incident that took place in late 2008.

Squeak Squeak

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Irish sport was dealt a severe blow this week when Micheál O Muircheartaigh retired from his vocation of enriching the Sunday afternoons of the nation. For over half a century his insightful, energetic and witty commentary on radio set the bar for GAA commentary at an impossibly high level. The alternative commentators on RTE TV simply could not compete with a man of such eloquent genius. Hence an entire generation turned down the sound on the TV and tuned into RTE Radio 1. It was a pleasure and an honour to listen to a man such as this, poetic, cultured with an innate sense of history and humanity. He became the sound of Sunday.

Nolan to chair major Labour conference

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Labour is determined that the next election will result in a significant electoral breakthrough and the west of Ireland is key to that plan.

Trespassers refused bail

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Two men charged with trespassing in a manner that would cause fear to others were refused bail at Galway District Court.

Patrick O’Reilly (42) with an address at 9 Cloonmore Park, Tallaght, Dublin, and Patrick Quilligan (25) with an address at 9 Kilbarry, Waterford, and Tallaght, Dublin, were brought in custody before Judge Mary Fahy on Monday.

Skincare advice free at Galway Laser and Skincare Clinic

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

The Galway Laser and Skincare Clinic is offering a fantastic skincare treat this month. An exclusive skincare representative from the Dr Murad Skincare brand will be holding a free skin analysis day at the clinic on Tuesday September 28 from 2pm to 7pm. The Dr Murad brand is America’s number one skincare brand developed over 20 years ago by Dr Howard Murad.

Danish choir to sing in Galway

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

ONE OF Denmark’s oldest choirs, the Frederiksberg Chamber Choir, will give a concert in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church this Saturday at 8pm.

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