Drunk driver falls off scooter while three times over limit

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

A man who fell off his scooter while nearly three times over the legal limit was fined €700 and disqualified for three years at Galway District Court this week.

The Front Door’s Monster Table Quiz returns

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

The Front Door’s hugely popular quiz nights return on Monday April 6 and punters can expect plenty of fun and great prizes.

‘I’m the only true Independent,’ says new city candidate McCabe

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Five Independents will stand for election in Galway City West for June’s Local Elections, however one of those candidates claims he is the only truly non-aligned Independent with no party past.

Who will join Ó Neachtain on EU summer ticket?

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Three candidates will compete to be Fianna Fáil MEP Seán Ó Neachtain’s running mate in June’s Local Elections. Of those, former ICMSA leader Pat O’Rourke is tipped as the likely winner.

Hair removal — the options and the choices

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Facial and body hair can cause a lot of heartache to many people. With so many methods of removal, it can also be very confusing when it comes to clearing it, so I hope the following can be of some help.

Most childcare users use a childminder

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

More than 70 per cent of parents of pre-school children who use childcare use a childminder.

Beat the budget blues with free treatments at University Late Night Pharmacy

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

The economic downturn has increased stress levels in everyone but more so in women. A recent survey by the American Psychological Association showed that 83 per cent of women reported stress related to the economic climate, compared to just 75 per cent of men. With less money around shopping can be a more stressful experience.

There must be ‘consistency among planners’ says Michael Eames

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Young local families in Maree and Oranmore are being denied planning permission on their own family lands, despite meeting the Galway County Council’s ‘housing need’ criteria.

Man jailed after assault on bus driver

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

A 39-year-old Galway man who assaulted a bus driver by lunging at her, attempting to take the keys out of the ignition and turn the vehicle, has been sentenced to eight months in jail.

Aye, aye captain — new Captain Tortue range of designer clothes hits Galway

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Captain Tortue is an exciting range of designer children’s clothes from France at non-designer prices and are now available in Galway. Captain Tortue sells high quality but very durable clothing for children aged two - 14 years and babies aged from six to 24 months.

Still crazy after all these years

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

He can’t sing but he can certainly talk, in fact that’s exactly how one-time Gaeilgeoir pin-up and radio mad-hatter Seán Bán Breathnach has built up such a successful career over the last 40 years.

Ireland needs a ‘culture of saving’, says Ganley

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Unless Government borrowing is curbed and “a culture of saving” comes into force, pension reserve funds will be raided and “our children’s working lives will extend way beyond their 65th birthdays”.

This is the view of Libertas founder Declan Ganley who was speaking at a recent public meeting in Tuam. He said that if Ireland is to lift itself out of recession, it must “exercise prudence in our borrowings and take proactive steps to encourage economic activity”.

Shoplifter attempts to fool alarms with tin-foil lined bag, court hears

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

A seven month sentence was imposed on a woman who used a tin-foil lined bag to rob €630 worth of perfume from a city centre, however, it is now uncertain how much of that sentence she will actually serve after it was revealed that she had served only two days of a sentence imposed last May for shop lifting.

Kingfisher Easter children’s camp

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

This Easter why not treat your children to something different along with their chocolate eggs and sign them up for the Kingfisher’s fun filled Easter camp. Children are sure to love the energetic, activity-filled, week at the Kingfisher health and fitness centre. The camp will run from Monday April 6 to Friday April 10 and is suitable for ages four to 12.

French and Spanish summer camps

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Following the success of the French interaction camps for secondary school students, this summer Gort Ard, Salthill, is adding a Spanish camp. The camps are a unique blend of language teaching and activities, together with French or Spanish students attending a parallel English language course. The French camps take place throughout June and the Spanish camp is in July. Students can attend on a day or a residential basis.

O’Flaherty and Walsh condemn ‘utter confusion’ over Old Mervue water crisis

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

There is “utter confusion” regarding the upgrade of the water distribution system in Old Mervue and a recent letter from City Hall to local residents has only confused matters further.

Corrandulla will not be left without a garda says Hoade

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Concerns are currently being raised that the Corrandulla area will be left without a garda.

In the past the Corrandulla area had two gardaí in the area - one sergeant and a garda. In the last number of years the area was covered by one garda, who has now retired.

EU countries must act together to defeat the recession, Galway conference told

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Many individuals and businesses have seen pensions, savings, and profits plummet, as banks have failed, credit has stopped, workers have lost their jobs, and consumers have stopped spending.

Westport House’s Pirate Adventure Park Competition

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

For those looking for the perfect value for money family day out, look no further than Westport House and its recently rebranded Pirate Adventure Park – ‘a treasure trove of family fun’. Built on the ruins of a former castle of legendary Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley and still owned by her direct descendants, this magnificent house and fun-packed Pirate Adventure Park has something to appeal to everyone, young or old.

Galway women wanted for Croí mini marathon fundraiser

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Local heart charity Croí is reminding all those considering taking part in this year’s Flora Women’s Mini Marathon to act fast as the April 21 closing date for entries is approaching fast. The largest all women’s event of its kind in the world, with over 40,000 participants, the mini marathon will take place this year on the Bank Holiday Monday, June 1.

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