Car boot sale fundraiser for Oughterard church

Thu, Aug 07, 2008

A car boot sale will take place in Oughterard this month as part of the fundraising campaign for Kilcummin Parish Church.

The perfect running mate

Thu, Aug 07, 2008

No doubt all you political junkies who tune into these pages weekly have seen the very successful series on TG 4 called The Running Mate — all sitting politicians have a variety known as the perfect one. They exist to keep the incumbent in and their selection and placement on the ticket involved some very skillful old style convention rigging. From what Insider understands, picking a fool to run with you is a sport that's about to be made extinct.

Galway poster ban welcomed by hungry newspaper owners?

Thu, Aug 07, 2008

The suggestion this week by the dashing Neil McNeilis that all political posters should be banned in the city during next year’s local elections is one that will be welcomed in all sectors — especially as it will mean that there won’t be any pictures of red-faced jowly councillors glaring down on all those sailors who will hit town next year for the Volvo Ocean Race.

The Twelve hotel keeps on winning awards

Thu, Aug 07, 2008

Already winner of the 'Best new hotel' award from Hospitality Ireland, and the 2008 winner of the ‘Best gastro-pub’ for The Pins bar, The Twelve’s West restaurant has just scooped one of only four prestigious wine spectator awards of excellence in the country.

Puppy row killing gets nine-year sentence for pregnant city woman

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

An eight-months-pregnant Galway woman who stabbed her neighbour to death in a row over a puppy has been jailed for nine years at the Central Criminal Court.

A trick here, a trick there

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

Everyone gets a gig during race week. For those who want it, and even for those who don't' - there's always an opportunity to turn a few tricks. A trick here, a trick there. It's as if the world will end come Sunday and a great opportunity to make money will have been lost. And long may it continue. Whether it's lucky Biros outside the races, or bands —any band worth its salt never sees a pillow all Race Week. A trick here, a trick there. B and B. Clear the back room, Bridie, get out the auld duvet. Crank up the toaster...Roll them in, kerrching. Ten thousand gallons of carrot juice. Sprayers attached to the hoses...line up ladies, close those eyes, it's tanning time...kerrching...beer garden, beer streets more like — plastic beakers...no washing up, thanks guard for that one —kerrching. A trick here, a trick there.

And everyone of us loves to hear a good sceal about entreprenurial artistry at its finest. Thirty years on from the Pope's visit to Ballybrit, the town still talks with admiration of yer man buying thousands of little chairs and flogging them to eager pilgrims. Young people I love you, but ye must be wrecked sit down...There were about 250,000 in Ballybrit that day, but as the years go by, the number of stools that he sold is said to be nearer the million mark. Great stuff. A trick here, a trick there. And then there was the admiration for the lad who just managed to have a consignment of portable rain macs on the wettest day in the history of post-Cromwellian Connacht — the Westlife day. The heavens opened in Pearse Stadium, and the local man who bought thousands of macs for a few cent and sold them for a lot more made a killing. Genius. Pure genius A trick here, a trick there...However, this year there is another side of the coin. Not content with boring the backside of each other with sceals about how we made a killing from selling one house for half a mill having bought it for damn all, now the real fun is to be had by telling each other who is fecked. It seems that the ferry that brought away the Celtic Tiger with his tail between his legs brought back the begrudger. Perfectly balanced with a chip on both shoulders. There is no doubt that because so many have flown Icarus-like to the suburbs of the sun, there will be casualties. Entrepreneurs take risks. The Pope’s audience might have wanted to stand up; the sun could have shone on Westlife. But it didn’t.

Thirty months sentence for man following sex attack

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

A Polish national who sexually assaulted a Galway woman last year has been given a 30 months sentence by Mr Justice John Edwards at the Central Criminal Court.

Cocaine addict to be sentenced for underage sex

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

A Galway cocaine addict who had sex with a 14-year-old schoolgirl in a Dublin hotel room will be sentenced later at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

It's all about stars at The Ardilaun hotel

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

An exclusive event, featuring star chefs and experts, will take place in The Ardilaun hotel on Saturday August 23. The hotel will work in conjunction with Conor Kenny and Associates, consultants to the hospitality industry in Ireland, to produce ‘A Real Galway Banquet’.

The banquet will give rising members of the Ardilaun team the chance to receive five-star training from chefs Fred Cordonnier, John Healy, and Nick Munier.

Blonde Galway transvestite attacked after Blondie gig

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

A Galway transvestite was attacked in Galway city after spending an evening at the Blondie gig last Thursday. The man, who goes by the name of Sammy, was pushed to the ground outside the Front Door bar and had his pearl necklaces broken and his wig ripped off by a man who he claims was, “aggressive and extremely threatening,” and who also needed a lot of restraining.

Galway Clinic says O’Connor settlement was with consultant and not the clinic

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

The Galway Clinic has stated that it was not involved in the settlement of the cases involving the family of the late Saundra O’Connor, as reported widely last week.

In the case, Mrs O’Connor’s family were awarded €580,000.

Have you seen Dandy?

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

The owners of Dandy, an elderly Cairn terrier who disappeared from the Kingston area of the city last week, are appealing for his safe return.

Major funding boost announced for Galway sports clubs

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

A total of 45 sporting clubs in Galway city and county are to benefit from grants totalling €1,722,500 from the Department of Arts, Sports, and Tourism.

All Ireland open dog show in Roundstone this weekend

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

The second annual All Ireland open dog show will take place in Roundstone on Monday.

Galway walking club holds twelfth annual marathon

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

The Galway walking club will endure 26 miles in its annual marathon, with 20 counties being represented and participants from Poland, USA, Japan, and Germany.

New bus service hits right note for Melody Court

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

Residents of Melody Court in Renmore, will be making full use of the city’s buses now that Bus Éireann is to provide a daily service to and from their homes.

Driving on the wrong side of the road cost drunken man his licence

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

Driving on the wrong side of the road into the path of an oncoming Garda patrol car, landed a Moldovan man with a four-year disqualification and €900 in fines at Galway District Court this week.

Marcel Paierele (31), 150 Cluain Riocaird, Headford Road, Galway, pleaded guilty to failing to give a sample when arrested on suspicion of drink driving last Sunday, July 27. He also pleaded guilty to dangerous driving at Tirellan Heights, Headford Road, Galway, on the same occasion.

Bush, the Stones, and the World Fleadh - it’s all in a day’s work for Frankie Gavin

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

Frankie Gavin is to headline a major concert of Irish traditional music this weekend at The World Fleadh festival. It’s all part of what’s been a momentous 12 months for the fiddle great, from playing for George W Bush to hanging out with Keith Richards.

Probation for city man who stole from his employers

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

A 21-years-old Shantalla man who stole over €3,000 from his employers over a three-week period was placed on probation for six months at Galway District Court yesterday.

Declan McGowan, 29 MacDara Road, Shantalla, Galway, pleaded guilty to 10 counts of stealing an estimated €3,226 from Pet World, Terryland, Galway, on dates between November 7 and 26 last year, when he first appeared before the court on June 23 last.

Let the green ears tell you Galway’s story

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

As you walk around Salthill and Galway city, you will have noticed the green ear shaped signs - featuring a telephone number - on various lampposts and telegraph poles.

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