Council launches Cash for Cans initiative

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Young Galwegians who collect empty aluminium cans stand to make some pocket money from the Department of the Environment through its Cash for Cans initiative.

Polish Irish dance group to perform in Clarinbridge

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

A group of Polish Irish traditional dancers will be performing in Clarinbridge this Saturday as part of the Clarinbridge Arts Festival.

Tales from the Upper House

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

We have been here before. We said never again would standards be so lax. And yet here we are. The Cloyne Report this week drew attention to how as a Republic we have yet to stamp the State’s supreme authority over the affairs of our citizens. But reaction to its publication – and in particular Government reaction – suggests that we are moving to a position where the State is flexing its muscle as primary carer of the Nation in matters regarding child welfare and our education system. Mandatory reporting is on the way.

The detail and behaviour of central figures in the Cloyne diocese have already been heavily reported. Reaction in the Seanad mirrored the increasing clamour of the week. On Tuesday Senator Fiach MacCongail, in requesting a future debate on Cloyne, said we “have been hearing for months about the state of our financial bankruptcy and this report is expected to continue to drive home our moral bankruptcy as well.”

Tubs to gather his flock and continue to succumb to addiction of the west after Freedom accolade

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

“Free at last, thank God almighty, I’m free at last,” exclaimed RTE celebrity Ryan ‘the Tubs’ Tubridy after receiving the freedom of Clifden and Connemara at the weekend.

Work on Solas Picture Palace to recommence in October

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Work on the Solas Picture Palace arthouse cinema on Lower Merchants Road is expected to recommence in October with the appointment of a new contractor.

Carlton Hotel invites TV3 viewers for a taste of Galway Races

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

With a only days to go before the nation looks upon Galway for the glitz and glamour that Race Week brings, The Carlton Hotel, Galway city has been selected by TV3 to feature in an outside broadcast which will be filmed live on the second day of The Galway Races.

Rahoon man charged with theft of nearly €40,000

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

A 45-year-old Rahoon man has been charged in connection with the theft of nearly €40,000 in cash, stealing from one man five times over the course of seven months.

Coffee morning for Michael D’s Aras bid

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

A coffee morning will be held in Corcullen tomorrow (Friday) to raise funds and support for the presidential campaign of Labour’s Michael D Higgins.

Abusive woman swallows ring and bites garda’s arm, court hears

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

A troubled and abusive woman tried to swallow a ring and bit a garda’s arm following her arrest for public order offences, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Donna Costello (34) with addresses given as 10 Westview, Cloonfad, Roscommon, and 142 Ard Alainn, Ballybane, Galway, appeared before Judge Aeneas McCarthy on Monday and pleaded guilty to failing to provide a name and address when directed, to resisting Garda Karina Callinan at Abbeygate Street, and assaulting the same garda at Galway Garda Station on May 13, 2010.

The arrival of the Land Commission man

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Pake Crehan of Rushestown Newbridge has seen a lot in his 88 years. “A little stiff but otherwise in good nick” was how he described his state of health when we spoke about old times in the company of his wife Delia and some of the extended family in their comfortable home recently.

Mountbellew prepares to host Annual Vintage Rally

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

The annual Mountbellew Vintage Rally will be held this year on July 22, 23 and 24. Many new additions will make spectacular viewing for an estimated attendance of over 10,000 people.

Get rid of ‘rotten’ boats on Claddagh quay, says McNelis

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Abandoned and “rotten” boats at the Claddagh quays must be removed as part of a major makeover of the area, if is wants to remain a premiere tourist spot in the city.

UHG needs more resources to cope with Roscommon influx

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

More resources must be allocated to University Hospital Galway to meet growing demands being placed on it as a result of the recent decision to close Roscommon County Hospital’s A&E department and shift all its acute emergency services to hospitals in the surrounding areas.

We’re not buying the ‘misunderstanding’ yarn

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

Isn’t it about time we sent the Galway city councillors on a junket — no, not to far flung places from whence rich pickings of expenses can be plundered, but out the door of City Hall and around the Square to Prospect Hill where if they attend a meeting of their cousins in the County Council, they may be able to learn a thing or two about manners, arrogance and about how not to lose the run of themselves.

I’m not homophobic, says Crowe

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

Fianna Fail councillor Michael Crowe is opposed to Sen David Norris addressing the Galway City Council meeting in order to secure its backing for the presidency. He made this clear on Monday It is not the first time that Cllr Crowe has had allegations made against him — during his mayorship over the past twelve months, he was accused of snubbing the Bród gay and lesbian parade in the city, and it was alleged this week that he did not reply to a letter from David Norris to address the city council. However, he insists that he does not have any problem with Senator Norris’s sexuality, just his opinions. Here he outlines his reasons:

Failure to fill hearing specialist position leaves one thousand hearing-impaired children on waiting list

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

Local TD Brian Walsh is to meet Health Minister Dr James Reilly in a bid to fasttrack the appointment of a hearing specialist locally.

€72k cannabis seizure accused pleads guilty to drug dealing charge

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

A man charged in connection with the seizure of cannabis, estimated to be worth in the region of €72,000, last December has pleaded guilty to drug dealing.

‘Overwhelming’ response to petition to keep St Francis Nursing Home open

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

More than 3,000 signatures have been collected in the city as part of the campaign to prevent the closure of St Francis public nursing home in Newcastle.

Reviewing Misterman and Request Programme

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

Reuniting Enda Walsh and Cillian Murphy for the first time since Disco Pigs, Misterman is one of the flagship productions of this year’s arts festival and it fully lives up to its headline billing.

Newborn screening for cystic fibrosis will result in better prognosis for long term for sufferers

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

The introduction of cystic fibrosis screening for newborn babies will result in earlier intervention and treatment and a much better prognosis long term for children with the condition, according to the chairperson of the Galway branch of the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland.

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