Violent disorder and assault accused sent for trial

Thu, Apr 29, 2010

A young man accused of commiting violent disorder and intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to a man has been sent forward for trial.

Duo plead guilty to attempted post office raid

Thu, Apr 29, 2010

Two men have both pleaded guilty to the charge of conspiring to commit a robbery at a post office in Connemara last November.

Labour can do better than a partnership with Fine Gael

Thu, Apr 29, 2010

With all the recent trade union conferences taking place in Galway, plus Labour’s annual congress, you could be forgiven for thinking our city is a socialist Mecca. However, can you remember when the last May Day demonstration happened here?

Insider can’t remember either. In other towns, the May Day march is organised by the local trades’ council. Alas, the Galway variety is a rather sad outfit. Controlled by a cabal of full-time union officials and Labourites – its celebration of the international workers’ day usually consists of a hastily organised public meeting. But this year of all years – with workers under attack like never before – it is doing nothing!

Let’s have a live debate in Galway

Thu, Apr 29, 2010

The live TV leadership debates in Britain have captured the public imagination, catapulted Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg into the spotlight, and are influencing the course of the general election.

Galway flights resume after airspace restriction lifted

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

Flights have once again resumed at Galway Airport, but travel agents in the city are still working around the clock to assist hundreds of customers still stranded in countries around the world due to flight disruptions resulting from the Icelandic volcano cloud.

Let's Do It…..Connacht

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

John Killeen and company of Let's do it Galway set a benchmark in hosting global sporting events in the city. In less than two weeks, another sporting event - albeit a European one - will be held in the city. Connacht Rugby may be the fourth and poorest province in Ireland, but the occasion of hosting a European semi-final is one of which the city, county, and province should be proud.

It is a rare enough occasion when a European sporting event comes to the city. And given that the IRFU's preference was to stage this match in Dublin, the people at Connacht Rugby naturally enough want to see more community involvement to create an atmosphere that befits the city's image.

No slow boat from China for our Mayor and civic leaders

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

The Icelandic volcano which has caused massive disruption to airflights and left passengers stranded has also left Galway city bereft of its civic an political leaders who are stuck in China.

Gorse fires across Connemara

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

Fire crews from Galway and Clifden were battling gorse fires across Connemara this week, with fires breaking out yesterday in Derryinver, Moyard, and Roundstone/Ballyconneely.

Some Cúirt shows cancelled but the festival goes on

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

The air travel disruptions caused by the Icelandic volcano have resulted in many writers cancelling their readings at the Cúirt festival, but many others have stepped in to ensure the festival goes on.

Motorists face hefty hike in petrol prices

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

The price of petrol and diesel at the pumps has reached record levels this week with prices quoted up to €1.35 a litre for petrol and €1.25 a litre for diesel.

Fine Gael Galway East TD Paul Connaughton said motorists, farmers, and lorry owners were encountering hefty price hikes, with marked diesel prices selling at 75c a litre compared to just over 50c a few months ago.

Anglers oppose new city footbridge

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

A proposed new bridge from the Cathedral car park to Bowling Green would “destroy” salmon angling in Galway city as it is to be located at the spot “where 90 per cent of fishing takes place”.

This is the view of the Galway City Salmon Angling Association which has written to all 15 city councillors, calling on them to oppose the new footbridge.

The legs of the Galway Advertiser

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

The iconic Advertiser in the 70’s image that appeared on the front cover of last week’s Souvenier magazine featured the legs of local woman Bernie Stakem.

Artists submit plans for dockland gallery

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

A proposal for a major municipal gallery has the potential to become “a world class centre of excellence in the visual arts”, a boost for the Galway economy, and a way of revitalising the docklands area of the city.

New air service launches from Galway

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

A new air service between Galway and Cork has been announced this week.

Arrabawn to buy Dawn milk

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

Dawn Dairies milk business in Co Galway, owned by the Kerry Group, is set to be taken over by Arrabawn Co-op in a deal which is understood to be worth nearly €6 million.

Living the good life

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

Encouraging small scale food production is a laudable mission statement for a small organisation based in rural County Galway. Poultry keeping, fruit and vegetable growing, and even building and cooking with clay ovens are all on the Kinvara Sustainable Living menu. Anna Jeffrey Gibson and Lynn O’Keeffe-Lascar have added a new series of one day courses to their popular evening classes.

Workplace skills course

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

If you want to improve your reading, writing, computers, and maths skills in a short time, the Galway Adult Basic Education Service has a course for you.

Vive l’été

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

Make the most of the long evenings and bright mornings by attending an intensive French course this summer at the French Institute.

Learn Spanish and Italian the ‘practical’ way

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

New Spanish and Italian classes will start next week in the Language Institute at the Granary Learning Centre. These courses are specifically designed for people who plan travel or short stays in Spain, Latin America, or Italy. They will be focused on the words and phrases that you need to get information, to buy things, to get around, and to meet people. The innovative way in which the course is designed provides maximum practice with native speakers and is guaranteed to be functional and fun.

Nutrition certificate offered at Atlantic College

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

Do you want to know exactly how food affects your wellbeing? This and many other questions around the area of food, diet, and nutrition will be addressed as part of a new FETAC certificate in nutrition course currently being offered by Atlantic College.

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