Man who barked at colleague loses unfair dismissal case

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

An unfair dismissal hearing was told this week that a Craughwell man had “barked” at a work colleague who was involved in court proceedings over noise levels from a neighbour’s dog.

Graphic designer to cycle home to Australia to raise funds for mental health charity

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

A former bodyboarding champion from Sydney is cycling from Ireland to Australia to raise awareness about mental health.

CCTV footage of shocking high-speed car chase played in courtroom

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

The court room was left in utter shock yesterday as horrifying camera footage of a high-speed car chase was played out for all to see.

The footage, which showed the view from the pursuing Garda patrol car, revealed the dangerous and potentionally fatal risks that speeding drunk driver, Marcin Lewandowski, was willing to take to evade arrest, sometimes reaching speeds of over 160kmph down narrow roads and narrowly missing on-coming vehicles.

Galway has young authors in the making

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

Galway’s youngest book writers and bookworms were the proud recipients of awards and certificates at a ceremony held at the Radisson Hotel recently, rewarding their writing ability and creative talents in the Scríobh Leabhar and Write A Book competitions.

Catch the thrilling P750 racers in Salthill this weekend

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

On Saturday the first Galway P750 event will take place off Salthill Prom and an exciting and memorable day of racing is expected.

Man fined for shouting insulting abuse at garda

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

A 47-year-old depressed schizophrenic, with 23 previous convictions, has been fined €200 for roaring insulting abuse at a garda in the station’s public office.

Garda trainee recruitment campaign to start in weeks — Fahey

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

Dep Frank Fahey has welcomed the announcement this week that a Garda trainee recruitment campaign is due to start in the coming weeks.

Looking at the changing nature of the docks

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

The changing nature of the Galway Docks will be examined in a new exhibition, installation, and discussion event, which begins tomorrow.

Dunmore students clock up 2,299 school days without fail

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

Two Dunmore students began their Leaving Certificate yesterday having attended school for 14 years and 2,299 days without missing a day.

Join in The School of Rock

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

IN THE brilliant comedy film School Of Rock, Jack Black showed learning can be fun, and when it comes to learning rock music, nothing is more fun.

Ex-taxi driver gets six months for insurance certificate ‘racket’

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

An ex-taxi man involved in a “racket” in which numerous fake insurance certificates were manufactored was sentenced to six months in jail last week.

Carey approves €23,550 grant for Coiste Pobail na Tulaí

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs Pat Carey has approved a grant of €23,550 for Coiste Pobail na Tulaí to complete works at Tulach Community Centre, Baile na hAbhann, Co Galway.

Do not penalise people on the waiver, Connolly tells council

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

Many households are being deprived of the refuse waiver because of the Galway City Council’s “rigid enforcement of the financial limits”.

Cash strapped rural families will be further hit by proposed hike in school transport fees

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

Rural families whose children are dependent on school transport may face further financial burdens if a proposed hike in school transport fees goes ahead, a local TD has warned.

Cregmore National School receives funding

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

Scoil Phadraig Naofa, Cregmore, has been approved for funding which will allow the school to construct two new resource rooms.

Mentoring programme seeks female volunteers for new group initiative

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Galway programme, which matches adult volunteers with young people aged 10 to 18 years, is seeking female volunteers to take part in a new group mentoring initiative.

US choral society concert to raise funds for MS

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

The Lakeland Choral Society from Florida, USA, will play a concert at St Nicholas Church on Monday at 8pm as part of their tour of Ireland.

The event will feature music from several traditions, including America music from the New England colonial composers to folk songs and spirituals. Included are two “fugueing” tunes by William Billings, the folk hymns “Promised Land” and “I Need Thee Every Hour” and spirituals such as “I’m Going to Sing,” “Down in the River to Pray” and “Give me Jesus.”

Say cheese — Joyce’s of Knockacarra grows into a major fresh food emporium

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

Joyce’s Supermarket Knocknacarra where customers are at the core of its business is delighted to add yet another string to its bow when it comes to fresh food, with the launch of its new cheesemongers in conjunction with Horgans.

Coca-Cola Clean Coast Week launched

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

The Galway Dive School and Galway Atlantaquaria clubs are set to play their part in the national Coca-Cola Clean Coast Week with a major clean up planned underwater and on land this weekend.

Website launched by Galway Taxi Association

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

A new website has been launched this week by the Galway Taxi Association providing a forum for customers to make complaints or suggestions and for taxi drivers to remain informed about issues affecting the industry.

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