A feast of fashion to raise funds for city clubs

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Members of the Knocknacarra girls’ hockey team and the Liam Mellows girls’ camogie team will take to the catwalk on Wednesday April 13 in a fashion show aimed at raising funds for their respective clubs.

USC review must undo real hardship says Nolan

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

The universal social charge is a tax “pure and simple” for which the public sees no benefits in return, only more hardship, and it must be addressed by the new Government.

Jobs boost as Avaya announces seventy five new posts

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Galway received a significant employment boost on Tuesday when Avaya announced it is creating 75 new positions at their offices in Mervue Business Park. The jobs are part of the company’s new Customer Experience Centre, which opened with a special ribbon cutting ceremony by Michael Bayer, president of Avaya’s field operations in Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Barry O’Leary, CEO of the Industrial Development Authority Ireland.

Have some fun at The Barefoot Disco

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

If you enjoy the Funky Seomra events that come to Galway check out The Barefoot Disco, which takes place in the Rowing Club in Woodquay this Saturday from 8pm.

The Barefoot Disco is an alcohol and drug free dance night where you can dance your socks off to a groovy, funky, and eclectic mix of music from DJs Miskita, Will Softly, and Angelic Orange all powered by Will Softly’s state of the art Function One Sound system.

Claregalway Poker Classic in aid of Carnmore school

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

A Texas-Holdem poker classic will take place tomorrow night (Friday) in order to raise funds for Carnmore National School.

The Claregalway Hotel is the venue for the event, which starts at 8.30pm. Entry is €50 per person, with a prize fund of €2,300.

Galway singer to release charity single for GOAL

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Galway singer-songwriter Martina Flaherty will release her new single ‘Make it Easy’ on Monday April 18 and all proceeds from the single will go to GOAL.

Tuam superintendent to investigate Corrib ‘rape comments’ controversy

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

A Garda Superintendent from Tuam Garda Station is to play a pivotal role in an investigation into alledged comments made by three gardai during the arrest of Corrib oil protesters.

Animal rights campaigners to protest against Canada’s baby seal slaughter

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Animal rights campaigners are set to descend on Eyre Square this Saturday to protest against the practise of baby seal slaughter in Canada.

Galway Early Music Festival table quiz

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

THE GALWAY Early Music Festival returns from May 19 to 22 and to raise funds for the event there will be a ‘ye olde table quiz’ next week.

Three charged with burglary and car theft offences

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Three Galway youths charged in connection with an alleged burglary and the unauthorised taking of a vehicle have been remanded in custody to appear again at Harristown District Court tomorrow.

Michael D gives his backing to Donncha O’Connell Seanad campaign

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Labour Party president and former Galway West TD Michael D Higgins has given his backing to the Seanad Éireann election campaign of NUIG law lecturer Donncha O’Connell.

Consumers warned about dangers of buying medicines on the internet

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

The Galway based president of the Irish Pharmacy Union has warned people about the dangers of buying medicines on the internet.

Darragh O’Loughlin said it appears that the quantities of illegal medicines captured at the point of entry into the country had risen dramatically.

Cameron leads Labour to untie the city

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

The election is well over and the posters of grinning candidates gone but the poster ties which held them up are still an eyesore on many lampposts and poles.

Man stole clothes to get ticket home

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Clothes were stolen from a department stores by a man in a desperate bid to sell them to get enough money to get a ticket home, the Galway District Court heard this week.

The 36-year-old homeless Latvian national, who used pliers to remove security tags from the stolen clothing during one shop lifting incident, had also been caught on another occasion by gardai in possession of €1,000 worth of methylamphetamine, or street name crystal meth, with intent to sell or supply, and was sentenced to a total of 19 months when he appeared before Judge Mary Fahy at Monday’s court sitting.

Grealish calls for legislation to protect electrical and furniture business jobs

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Emergency legislation is urgently needed to protect hundreds of jobs in electrical and furniture businesses across the country.

This is the view of Independent Galway West TD Noel Grealish, who has called on the Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan to introduce such legislation.

History made as loss assessor sector provides new Insurance Institute president

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

The Insurance Institute of Galway (with a geographical spread from Mayo to Clare and Roscommon/Westmeath to Offaly) is a major player in the development of the institute movement throughout Ireland and noted for its professionalism and dedication to its membership of some 800 people. It is also noted for warmth and hospitality, a simple trait it is still very proud of.

Ballinasloe man’s fight to be allowed into State with medicinal cannabis continues

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

A Ballinasloe man with multiple sclerosis could face a further delay in getting permission to return home for family visits while in possession of his palliative medication, which includes cannabis, after a failed complaint bid to the European Ombudsman.

Galway volunteers needed to support Special Olympics

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

The Special Olympics All Ireland Collection Day takes place on April 15 and as many people as possible are needed to volunteer to be collectors on the day.

Carbon May weekender

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

PENDULUM AND Kormac Bakesale will both play Carbon Club in May as part of the Eglinton Street venue’s May Weekender.

Eight year road ban and eleven month sentence for drug and drink driving

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

An eight year disqualification and an 11 month prison senstence was imposed on a Ballybane man who drove while under the influence of cannabis and for drink driving and having no insurance just a few months later.

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