Major study in Galway schools to establish how many children have autism

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

A major national survey is taking place in local primary schools to establish the number of children who have autism.

Galway developer pleads not guilty to dangerous driving at Dáil gates

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

A Galway-based developer who drove a cherry picker emblazoned with protest slogans up to the gates of Dáil Eireann on the morning of the Budget annoucement has pleaded not guilty to the charge of dangerous driving.

Suspended sentence for assault on taxi driver

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

A 20-year-old man refused to pay an €11 fare and instead, along with another man, pulled the frightened taxi driver from the car and viciously beat him before stealing his mobile phone and fleeing the scene, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Gardai warn of Christmas theft and pickpocket spree

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

More than 30 reports of thefts from shops and more than 25 reports of thefts from motor vehicles were reported to Galway gardai in the two-week run-up to Christmas last year.

Opinion split in FG on whether McCormack should stay or go

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Opinion is split within Fine Gael over whether or not Pádraic McCormack should be added to the party’s Election 2011 Galway West ticket.

HP announcement shows Galway has ability to attract investment says Fahey

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Hewlett Packard’s announcement that it is to create 105 highly skilled jobs in Galway shows this city has the ability to attract significant foreign direct investment despite the difficult economic climate.

This is the view of Galway West Fianna Fáil TD Frank Fahey who welcomed the announcement of the job creations at Hewlett Packard on Monday.

Druid and NUI Galway announce collaboration

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

A major new collaboration that will see NUI, Galway assist Druid’s next major production, and Druid develop workshops and seminars for the university, was launched this week.

Crowe confirms Corrib Park pitches funding secure

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Despite funding for many sports projects around the country being withdrawn, funding for the Westside pitch upgrading, all weather surface, and a playground in Corrib Park is secure.

The Mayor of Galway Michael J Crowe confirmed this week that the funding has not been withdrawn. The news comes following meetings with the Department of the Environment by the Mayor, Councillor Ollie Crowe, and Galway City Council officials.

Cuts in emergency services funding a threat to local communities says McNelis

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Fire and emergency services in Galway will be put at great risk following the €7 billion cut in funding announced in the Budget, according to Labour councillor Neil McNelis.

Mick Lally’s last TV work to feature on TG4

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

The late, great, Mick Lally, will be remembered on TG4 next week with the broadcast of Cairdeas, the final television work in which he starred.

GOAL to host Christmas Trad Session in Letterfrack

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

A Christmas Traditional Session in aid of GOAL takes place in The Bards Den, Letterfrack, this Sunday from 3pm.

Tea for Croí in the g

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

A tea and coffee morning in aid of local heart charity Croí will take place in the g Hotel on Monday.

Galway arts workers Christmas gathering

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

A Christmas get together for those who work in the arts in Galway will be held in The Cottage Bar, Salthill, this evening from 8pm.

Connolly hits back at Cameron allegations

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

“Truly extraordinary if not bizarre” is how Independent councillor Catherine Connolly has described Labour councillor Billy Cameron’s recent condemnation of her for voting with the right wing parties in supporting the Galway City Council budget.

City Hall welcomes high numbers using Christmas park and ride service

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Almost 1,500 people have been using the Galway City Council’s park and ride service in the run up to Christmas with the local authority reporting a significant increase in passengers.

Men flee from wooded area fire and evade arrest, court hears

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Two men who ran from a wooded area where a fire had started and tried to evade arrest were further remanded on continuing bail for the preparation of a community service report.

John Kenny (30) with an address at 144 Ballinfoyle Park, Headford Road, and Martin Sherry (43) of no fixed abode appeared at Galway District Court charged with threatening and abusive behaviour and obstruction of a peace officer at Woodquay on May 10, 2010.

Forty five new jobs as Supermac’s hits the one hundred outlet mark

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

45 new jobs for Galway have been created at the newly opened Supermac's restaurant on the Tuam Road. The news is being viewed positively in the Galway area, with both full-time and part-time positions having been filled quickly. Located beside Monaghan Motors at the Tuam Road Roundabout, the restaurant is the 100th Supermac's restaurant to be opened in Ireland. The restaurant also offers a drive thru system, now making meals convenient for motorists throughout the day and night.

Council land bank saved for at least two years

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

A controversial decision on whether or not to give away 21 acres of city council-owned land to the Government’s Land Aggregation Scheme has been deferred for two years.

Christmas at the Augi

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

The Augustinian Church have announced details of their Christmas ceremonies.

The ceremonies are as follows: Friday, 24th: 12.00 Midnight Mass.

New podiatry clinic opens at Merlin Park

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

A new €800,000 podiatry clinic - the only one of its kind in Ireland - which opened recently on the grounds of Merlin Park University Hospital will provide specialised services to people throughout the country.

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