Man throws wine at deli counter and then bites manager, court hears

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

A man who threw a bottle of wine at a deli counter before assaulting the shop manager by biting him on the hand received a nine month suspended sentence as well as a fine at Galway District Court last Monday.

Kinvara market to launch tomorrow as fest begins

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Kinvara Farmers Market will hold its grand opening tomorrow (Friday), as the village celebrates the beginning of Fleadh na gCuach.

Handbag thief steals nearly €10,000 worth of property, court hears

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

A man targeted a number of hotels, restaurants, take-aways, and pubs throughout Galway stealing handbags and selling off almost €10,000 worth of property which included two engagement rings, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Jaouad Khallifi (37) with an address given as Rockbrook, Edmonstown Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, and 8 Belview Crescent, Old Youghal Road, Cork, appeared before Judge Mary Fahy last Monday and pleaded guilty to a plethora of charges.

Beware of ‘Independent’ Fianna Fail/PD candidates says Cameron

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

“Do not trust the horse, Trojans. Whatever it is, I fear the Greeks even when they bring gifts,” so wrote the great Roman poet Virgil. Labour councillor Billy Cameron might paraphrase it as: “Do not trust independents, Galwegians. Whatever it is, I fear they may be hiding their true colours.”

Fundraising day for St Luke’s Cancer Hospital

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

On Saturday May 10 a series of charity events will take place throughout Galway to raise funds for St Lukes Cancer Hospital Dublin.

Man crashed into woman and children and drove off

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

A 37-year-old, who crashed into the back of a car — in which a mother and three children were travelling — and who left the scene, was before Ballinrobe District Court on Friday.

Claregalway bus/cycle lane will only put lives at risk says Michael Eames

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Claregalway needed a bypass to solve its severe traffic congestion problems not a bus/cycle lane and with 40,000 vehicle movements per day, it would be risking lives to cycle or let a child cycle to the village schools.

Success for Compántas Lir as Johnny Belinda wins silver in All-Ireland drama finals

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

The Claregalway-Carnmore drama group Compántas Lir were celebrating this week after their production of the classic Elmer Harris play Johnny Belinda finished second in the All-Ireland drama finals in Waterford.

Book launch in Charlie Byrne’s

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

A NEW book, examining how the Celtic Christianity of Ireland and Scotland, came under pressure from Rome as the Papacy sought to expand its influence, is to be launched in Galway.

The Globalisation of God - Celtic Christianity’s Nemesis (Aisling Publications)by Dara Molloy will be launched in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop tomorrow at 6.30pm by Labour Party president and Galway West TD Michael D Higgins.

Born to be stylish

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Born, Galway’s newest lifestyle store, will open at Newtownsmith tomorrow (Friday).

Gort school children have their say on human rights

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

The winner of the 2009 Young Social Innovators Challenge for primary schools in the Gort area, organised by Transition Year in Gort Community School, will be announced on Saturday.

Government bodies stand accused of halting Galwegians’ proposed development

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Galwegians RFC’s €16 million development has met another stumbling block with An Bord Pleanala refusing planning permission for the club’s new grounds at Brownville.

Credit card scammer jailed for fourteen months

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

A total of 14 months jail has been imposed on a man who failed to contest charges of credit card fraud at a city centre hotel nearly three months ago.

Galway man seeks murder conviction appeal to be heard by Supreme Court

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

A Galway man who was convicted of murdering an elderly woman more than 25 years ago has applied to have his appeal heard by the Supreme Court.

Leahy asks if Galway has a traffic plan to deal with Volvo Ocean Race

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

The “intolerable and unacceptable” levels of traffic congestion in Galway are leading to fears that “adequate plans” to cope with the large numbers of visitors expected for the Volvo Ocean Race do not exist.

Galway’s bar staff battle it out for glory

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

There is going to be an almighty rumble in the jungle this Bank Holiday Monday night — May 4 from 8.30pm at Central Park, as some of Galways finest bar staff take part in the first heat of Central Parks cocktail competition "Shake Off", at the club.

Water pipes installation ruined Mervue green area says O’Flaherty

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

The way the green area between Parnell Avenue and Tone Avenue Mervue has been left, following the installation of the new water pipes, is “nothing short of a disgrace”.

People, not Government, must have the right to cut turf says Ganley

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Government restrictions on the right to cut turf must be removed so that people have the freedom to cut their own turf, for their own use, on their own land, except in very special circumstances.