Arthur’s Day could be the salvation of us all yet
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
At 17.59 this evening, millions of easily-led paddies will raise a pint of the black stuff to the sky and participate in the greatest laughing yer way to the bank exercise that the field of marketing has ever seen. It is a good thing that the roar will be heard around the world as it will conceal the equally loud kerr-chink of the tills as millions are spent on pints as the country engages in the greatest encouragement of skulling pints before teatime. Yes, the streets of every town and village in Ireland will ring to the cheers of the pint holders at teatime this evening, just one week after the common noise was the tut-tutting about the pint-skulling exploits of An Taoiseach.
It is a remarkably successful campaign that yields massive profits for Diageo, and one that perhaps should be used in a bid to get us out of the hole we’re in. How much money would save this country? €20 billion or €30 billion would certainly get us back on track to a certain extent, would rid us of the necessity to slash and burn in the December budget and would be enough to tell the banks to feck off.
Read more ...Legal fears that Rita Ann’s new book will be destroyed
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
Nine hundred copies of Hurting God, a new collection of essays and poems by Galway’s Rita Ann Higgins, may have to be pulped following controversy over some of its passages.
Read more ...JFC’s runaway blimp causes air traffic alert
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
A blimp bearing advertising for a Tuam based company broke free from where it was tethered at the National Ploughing Championships to roam the air prompting the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) to put out an official air-safety alert.
Read more ...Port development still a top priority, says Galway Harbour Company
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
The development of the port “remains a top priority for the Galway Harbour Company”, CEO Eamon Bradshaw vowed this week following announcements that the planning permission application to An Bord Pleanala has been revised and refined to take into account the current economic climate.
Read more ...Fresher students told to drink sensibly
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
An alcohol awareness charity is spearheading a drive this week aimed at encouraging NUI Galway students to drink sensibly.
Read more ...New local bus services for Maree and Oranmore following public meetings
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
New door-to-door bus services are due to be rolled out within a month in the Oranmore and Maree areas following a series of meetings.
Read more ...Con man pleads guilty to theft of a van
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
A Galway man currently serving five years in prison, for his part in a con operation where an elderly Galway woman was swindled out of €390,000, pleaded guilty to theft of a van from Claremorris motor auctions this week.
Read more ...View ageing as an opportunity, urges HSE official
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
An HSE West official is urging the public to celebrate the fact that people are living longer and to view ageing as an opportunity, not a burden.
Read more ...New Ahmadiyya Muslim mosque must be a symbol of peace Khalifa tells Galway
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
The Ahmadiyya Muslim community’s new mosque in Ballybrit must become a symbol of peace for the city and be a place for promoting harmony among Galway’s different communities.
Read more ...‘We’re challenging Amazon’ — web pioneers Kenny’s revamp their website
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
Kenny’s Bookshop in Liosbán is set to challenge the dominance of Amazon with a new website and on-line book buying experience that could make it one of the leading cyber bookshops in the world.
When a person clicks onto www.kennys.ie, they will see images of many bookcovers, an ‘add to basket’ label and icons for different genres of literature, for sale through Kenny’s site.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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!
Read more ...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.
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