Oughterard Show goes to the dogs

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Oughterard Show Society has again teamed up with Ardrahan Show Society for a big night at the dogs fundraiser to be held at the Galway Greyhound Stadium on Friday June 26 from 7pm.

Enjoy a night of glamour

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

The Dail Bar and Shelly’s Health and Beauty centre are hosting another glamour filled evening on Wednesday May 13 from 8pm.

Investigation launched into Connemara double drowning

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

An investigation has been launched into the drowning of two fishermen off the north Connemara coast this week.

Doctor still a threat to patients, UK misconduct hearing is told

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

A doctor who had a “frenzied, intense and potent sexual encounter” in his consulting room with a suicidal man still remains a threat to patients, a misconduct hearing in the UK was told.

The Cruel Sea

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

“No man at all can be living forever and we must be satisfied.”

Inquest jury calls for ‘serious review’ of flight safety measures

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

An inquest jury has called for a “serious review” of safety measures during private flights, for the position of the emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) to be clearly shown, and for the Irish Aviation Authority to ensure all light aircraft operating in Irish airspace comply with regulations.

McDonnell ‘appalled’ by illegal dumping in Mervue

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

Independent councillor Declan McDonnell has condemned those who are involved in the illegal dumping which has become a threat to health, safety, the enjoyment, and sport in the Mervue area.

HSE draft plan ‘insulting’ to ‘hardworking’ nurses

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

A draft HSE national plan which proposes “severe” staff cutbacks to the public health service is “insulting to hardworking staff” according to a local nursing union official.

Suspended sentence for handling stolen film equipment

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

A three month suspended sentence was imposed on a teenager who was found handling a stolen film camera and boom microphone valued at €5,000.

Bothar Stiofain to get a spring clean on Sunday

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

The Bothar Stiofain Combined Residents Association is holding its annual spring clean event on Sunday, starting at 2pm.

Galway Coach Station to be officially named the Seán Duggan Centre

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

Seán Duggan, one of the greatest hurlers of all time, will be honoured by his native city of Galway when the Galway Coach Station and Webworks Building is officially named the Seán Duggan Centre.

Frightened tenants find ‘plastered’ stranger asleep in kitchen

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

A Bohermore man who was so “plastered” drunk that he managed to wander into a house unnoticed by the frightened tenants, only to fall asleep in the kitchen, was fined €500 at Galway District Court this week.

Anthony Sweeney (28) with an address given as 19 Liam Mellows Terrace, Bohermore, appeared before Judge Mary Fahy last Monday and pleaded guilty to trespassing at a house at Plunkett Avenue, Mervue, in such a manner as to cause fear in another person.

Teen flicks lit cig butt at garda, court hears

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

A case in which a teenager flicked a lit cigarette butt at a garda has been adjourned for the preparation of a Probation Services Report.

City to get more than fifty new taxi ranks

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

Within the coming weeks, Galway city could have 59 new taxi ranks with another set due to come on stream before the end of the year.

Keeping it in the family — Kitt loses junior minister post but sister Áine Brady gains

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

Galway East TD Mícheál Kitt lost his junior ministerial position in yesterday’s shake up of junior ministers, but his sister, Áine Brady, has secured a ministerial position in the Kildare North constituency.

Motivational speaker Mark Pollock to guest at Network lunch

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

International speaker, adventure athlete and co-author of Making it Happen Mark Pollock will be the guest of honour at Network Galway’s networking luncheon at the Westwood Hotel on Friday May 1 at 12.30pm.

Table quiz in Headford

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

Table quiz buffs should head to the Angler’s Rest, Headford tomorrow Friday (April 24) at 8.30pm when the annual Round Ireland Motor Bike Drive for Down Syndrome Ireland will hold a quiz.

Entry is €40 per table for seniors and €20 per table for juniors and there are loads of great prizes on offer.

Twin Towers — new rector at St Nic’s is a real character as well

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

A musician, a flautist, a cleric, a man from Loyalist East Belfast, and a passionate enthusiast and supporter of Irish culture - Rev Gary Hastings is all these things. Within the next two months he will become the new rector of St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church.

Scot jailed for possession and drug dealing

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

A Scottish man, known to the Garda Drugs Squad, was sentenced to five months in jail for possession and drug dealing offences.

The Galway District Court heard this week that although 31-year-old Edward Nugent had no previous convictions he was known by gardai as being involved in drugs and had been caught red-handed.

Who will FF choose to replace Séan Ó Neachtain?

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

Fianna Fáil have only a short time to select a replacement candidate for Séan Ó Neachtain and whatever option the party chooses is fraught with danger. Could this be the opportunity that allows Declan Ganley to win a seat in the EU parliament?

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