Enquiry reveals severe gaps in services at Galway care centre

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

“Serious gaps” in the provision of basic services at Galway’s John Paul Centre in Ballybane have been highlighted in a special inquiry undertaken by the Irish Human Rights Commission.

Leading Galway singers and dancers to help Galway Advertiser celebrate major anniversary

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

The Galway Advertiser offices in Eyre Square will be transformed into a big concert venue on Thursday April 15 as singers Sean Keane, Marc Roberts, and others, help the newspaper celebrate 40 years in business.

Toddler dies in tragic fall from apartment

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

A 16-month-old toddler who died after falling from a second-floor city centre apartment at the weekend has been named locally as Oskars Dauksts.

Three in court charged with burglaries

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Three men have been remanded in custody at Galway District Court charged in relation to a series of burglaries in the city on Sunday.

End of the road for Galway confessions as diocese plans to instal automated confessionals?

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

This could be the last Holy Week that confessions are heard in Galway City, following the revelation last evening that automated confession kiosks are set to be installed in several city churches next month.

Supreme Court sets aside arbitrator’s award in favour of Kingston

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

The Supreme Court has set aside an arbitrator's award made in favour of a construction company in a dispute with Galway City Council over withdrawing funds relating to a €6.3 million contract for the redevelopment of Eyre Square.

Mr Justice Donal O'Donnell found arbitrator Geoffrey F. Hawker had "misconducted" the arbitration in the technical sense and this required ed the setting aside of his October 2007 award on the dispute between the Council and Samuel Kingston Construction Company (SKC) arising from a contract of April 5 2004 for the redevelopment of Eyre Square.

Armed Garda gets conference backing

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Delegates at the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors Annual Conference in Galway have passed a motion calling for the full time arming of Regional Support Units (RSUs).

The motion which was brought by the Galway Branch of the AGSI and backed by Cork City, Cork West, Westmeath, Meath, and Kildare branches, is in response to concerns over rising crime rates and the need for the RSU across the country to be able to respond more rapidly to incidents involving firearms.

Walsh seeks nomination to run for Fine Gael at next election

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

After months of intense speculation, Fine Gael city councillor Brian Walsh has formally declared that he will be seeking a nomination to stand for the party in Galway West at the next General Election.

Gardaí in Easter road safety plea

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Gardaí are appealing to motorists to exercise caution on the roads during the Bank Holiday weekend as the Garda prepares to embark on a road safety drive over the holiday.

Fahey to ‘name and shame’ insurance companies over flooding claims

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Insurance companies that are failing to honour policies with victims of last winter’s severe flooding in Galway will be “named and shamed”.

Oranmore station on track for next year

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

The Minister of Transport Noel Dempsey has confirmed that Oranmore’s railway station could be up and running by next year, but the news was not so sweet for those councillors and other representatives who have been calling for such commitment for far too long.

Republican Sinn Féin Easter Rising commemorations

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Republican Sinn Féin will hold a series of commemorations throughout Co Galway to mark the 94th Anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising.

On Easter Sunday a commemoration will be held at the Liam Mellowes Statue in Eyre Square. This will be proceeded by a march from the cathedral to Eyre Square at 11am.

Druid to mark thirty five years in style

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Druid will celebrate its 35th birthday this year and the internationally acclaimed Galway theatre company is set to mark the occasion in some considerable style with premiere productions and major international tours.

Fahey to ‘name and shame’ insurance companies over flooding claims

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Insurance companies that are failing to honour policies with victims of last winter’s severe flooding in Galway will be “named and shamed”.

Arrests made after skimming device discovery

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Gardaí have arrested two men following the discovery of a skimming device in Portumna at the weekend.

Youth arrested after Ballinasloe robberies

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

A file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions following the arrest of a minor in Ballinasloe last weekend on suspicion of robbing two shops in the town.

Council to receive flooding funding

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Areas affected by the unprecedented flooding last year are to benefit from a series of maintenance and improvement works as the Galway County Council is set to receive nearly €800,000 in funding.

Minister of State with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) Dr Martin Martin Mansergh announced this week that a total allocation of €6.7 million is now available to a number of local authorities across the country as part of the first phase of funding to address localised flood and coastal erosion problems.

Wedding stationery that tells your romantic story

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

In a world where everything can be bought, and exclusivity has become ever more elusive, the desire among consumers for something unique grows year upon year. This trend is especially evident in the wedding industry: a bride and groom naturally want their day to represent them and their personalities as faithfully as possible.

A history of business education

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Teaching business in 1970: A farmer sells a truckload of turnips for €100.

His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. Your assignment: Calculate his profit?

Johnny Donnelly to go on the run in the Sahara

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Johnny Donnelly, the former drummer with The Saw Doctors, is to go on the run in the Sarah Desert. No, he’s not escaping to join the French Foreign Legion, instead he’s undertaking a running marathon for charity.

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