Public debate to ask if Jesus was crucified

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

The crucifixion of Jesus is one of the central symbols of western culture and an established historical fact, but in Asia it is a contested issue and one open to historical and archaeological doubt.

Poor Clares publish a book to calm the soul

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

A city based enclosed order of nuns has produced a book aimed at calming and nourishing the soul.

International plaudits for Galway based stocktaking business

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

A Galway based firm has become the first stocktaking company in Ireland to achieve the internationally recognised International Organisation for Standardisation (IS0) 9001:2008 quality management system certification.

Speak Irish while you have coffee at McCambridge’s

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

Galwegians keen to have a chance to speak and practice their Irish can look forward to McCambridge’s on Shop Street being added to Conradh na Gaeilge’s Is Leor Beirt scheme.

Galway woman scoops top prize at Irish Blog Awards

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

Claregalway woman, Móna Wise swept the boards at the first ever Blog Awards Ireland event held in the Osprey Hotel, Naas, Co Kildare on Saturday night, October 13.

Have your say at Galway heat of Europe Soapbox competition

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

Oscar Wilde’s dictum that ‘Youth is wasted on the young’ is the topic for the 2012 Europe Direct Soapbox Competition and Galwegians of all ages are being sought to take part.

In addition to offering people the opportunity to have their say, each entrant will also be in with the chance of winning an iPad and a trip to Brussels for two. There will be runner up prizes of €200 and €100 also.

Researchers and industry convene for GlycoSience Event at NUI Galway

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

An estimated 150 delegates are expected to travel to NUI Galway tomorrow for the fifth annual GlycoScience Ireland meeting. Glycoscience is the study of complex sugars which cover all cells in the human body including most proteins found in the bloodstream.

Grow a moustache for charity this Movember

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

“Since I don’t smoke, I decided to grow a moustache - it is better for the health,” so said the Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dalí, and next month Galwaymen can grow a moustache for health reasons too.

Occupy Galway accuse gardai of ‘political policing’

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

Members and supporters of the former Occupy Galway movement accused gardai of “political policing” following an incident in Eyre Square earlier this week.

Taxpayers will not pay legal fees of Occupy Galway vandalism accused, says ludge

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

Charges against two members of the former Occupy Galway who had been accused of vandalising Galway City Council property with anti-austerity slogans written in chalk were withdrawn by the State this week. However, there was surprise when applications were made by both men looking for taxpayers to pay.

Judge Mary Fahy refused the legal aid applications for 27-year-old Christopher Duignan of 22 St Cormac’s Park, Kilcormac, Offaly, and 20-year-old Mark McKenna of 158 Laurel Park, Newcastle.

Burglary puts elderly person in fear, court hears

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

A woman and a juvenile have been charged with a burglary incident which left an elderly person in fear, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Something To Sing About for cancer survivors

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

A Galway medical specialist is spearheading a global initiative aimed at aiding people’s recovery from cancer.

Is there a point in having councillors anymore?

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

So Galway is to get 12 new councillors - a new dirty dozen - when the proposals in the Department of the Environment’s new plan, Putting People First, billed as the most significant local authority reform in Ireland since the Victorian era, are passed.

Justice Minister ignorant to concerns of Lisbrook residents, says senator

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

The Minister of Justice has been slammed for backing the decision of the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) to close a Galway asylum accommodation centre with Sinn Fein senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh accusing him of being “absolutely ignorant to the fears and concerns of residents”.

Despite widespread condemnation and the tireless efforts of campaigners and local representatives Minister Alan Shatter hammered the final nail in the coffin yesterday by announcing the RIA’s decision should stand and that the transfers of more than 270 asylum seekers, many families with school going children, will begin with immediate effect.

Next time out it could be Fine Gael/Fianna Fáil coalition

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

One of our great national traits is the knowledge that we could all do the other fellow’s job so much better, be it politicians, teachers, referees, whatever, we all know better. Some of us keep this to ourselves but others have no difficulty letting the whole world know.

New hospital group clears waiting list of almost 14,000 inpatients in nine months

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

The hospital group responsible for running public hospitals in Galway and Roscommon has cleared a waiting list of almost 14,000 inpatients over a nine month period.

Year of Faith Mass this Sunday

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

A special mass will take place on Sunday October 14 in Galway Cathedral at 3pm to launch the “Year of Faith” for the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh & Kilfenora. 

Asylum seeker jailed nine months for drug dealing

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

A 26-year-old asylum seeker was sentenced to nine months in jail for drug dealing after gardai raided his room seizing nearly €1,700 of cannabis herb, much of which was ‘bagged up’ for distribution.

Organisers confident that Galway 70.3 Ironman will continue despite omission from world calendar

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

Organisers of the Galway Ironman 70.3 have postponed releasing a date for the next Ironman race. The race is held in conjunction with a world series of Ironman contests and has been facilitated by Galway city council since it began two years ago.

Further remand for bank fraud duo

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

Two men charged with allegedly forging bills and letters of employment to deceive banks in opening an account have been remanded on continuing bail to appear in court again next month.

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