Taxi driver left ‘horrified’ at actions of dangerous driver, court hears
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
A taxi driver was left “horrified” when a motorist overtook him in a dangerous manner and continued to drive erractically, mounting a number of curbs, the Galway District Court heard.
Read more ...Probation service ‘stretched’, court hears
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
The probation services is currently “stretched” to the limit which could result in court referrals to the vital service being severely curtailed, the Galway District Court heard this week.
Read more ...GMIT student printmaking exhibition
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
TEN STUDENTS from the GMIT’s fine art printmaking course will be exhibiting their work at the NUI Galway Gallery from tomorrow until Friday July 8.
Read more ...Mazars quiz benefits charities
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
Mazar’s Tierney, based in Salthill recently hosted ‘Galway’s Brainiest Company’ table quiz to raise much needed funds for three Galway based charities - Ireland’s Friends of Albania, Foundation Nepal and NBCRI. This event formed part of Mazar’s annual CSR activities (corporate social responsibility) showing the support of the corporate sector for not-for-profit and charitable causes. Representative teams of up to twenty-five local companies attended and the title of ‘Galway’s Brainiest Company’ went to Davy Stockbrokers and Abu Media were runners up.
Read more ...All set for Esker Festival Day
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
Sunday July 10 is Esker Festival Day or family activities day. The Esker Festival Day has two aims. The first is to provide a day of entertainment for families, friends, helpers and benefactors.
Read more ...Thissideup Acrobatics’ ‘eye-popping and graceful show’
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
In recent years Galway Arts Festival audiences have been wowed by the circus skills and acrobatic brilliance of Australia’s Circa company but this year Melbourne’s Thissideup Acrobatics are set to emulate their compatriots with their much-acclaimed Controlled Falling Project.
Read more ...Galway Arts Festival and NUIG announce new partnership
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
Galway Arts Festival and NUI Galway announced details of a new partnership, whereby the university will support the festival through development of the Festival Volunteer Programme and Selected, a new artist development strand.
Read more ...Respiratory physician joins hospital cystic fibrosis team
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
The first physician in the west of Ireland dedicated to the treatment of adults with cystic fibrosis has been appointed at Galway University Hospitals [University and Merlin Park].
Read more ...Three months suspended for criminal damage at asylum accommodation
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
An 24-year-old man, who “lashed out” in frustration causing criminal damage after learning that his asylum application had been refused, was given a three month suspended sentence this week.
Read more ...Cocktail party at The King’s Head tomorrow to launch bar and menu
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
To celebrate its new cocktail bar and menu, the crew at the King’s Head are throwing a party tomorrow from 9pm.
Read more ...President leads standing ovation at historic Druid performance
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
President Mary McAleese visited Inis Meain at the weekend to honour a joint invitation made by Druid Theatre and the local sports and entertainment group Coiste Spórt agus Siamsa to attend the staging of Martin McDonagh’s play The Cripple of Inishmaan in the local halla. This first staging on location marked the culmination of an extensive five-month tour of Ireland and the USA.
Read more ...Fine for man who became violent at Garda station
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
A 47-year-old Sligo man, who after being released from custody became extremely abusive and violent at Galway Garda Station before urinating on the wall outside, was fined €550 this week.
Joseph Burke with an address at Achonry, Ballymoate, Co Sligo, appeared at Galway District Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to public order offences including being intoxicated, failing to comply with Garda directions, and disorderly conduct on November 14 2010.
Read more ...Monivea man charged with dealing €1,800 worth of cannabis
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
A Monivea man accused of being in possession of cannabis valued at €1,800 for the purpose of sale and supply has been further remanded on continuing bail.
Read more ...Locals appeal for support for Turloughmore playground project
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
A major community effort is underway in Turloughmore to provide the local children with a state of the art playground, and funding support from local people is needed.
Read more ...Galway Garden Festival set to rock the castle walls — again
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
Galway has a multiplicity of festivals, all honed over the years into something special. But none of these made the instant impact that the Galway Garden Festival did when it was inaugurated last year, over two days of differing climatic conditions at the beautifully-restored Claregalway Castle.
Read more ...Galway student wins major Engineers Ireland award
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
NUI Galway student Fiona Griffin has won first prize in the Engineers Ireland Level 8 Innovative Student Engineer Awards 2011, for her pioneering design of a revolutionary heart valve.
Read more ...Brigit’s Garden fire spectacular this Saturday
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
Brigit’s Garden will celebrate mid-summer with fire, theatre, rhythm and fun at Splanc! an interactive fire spectacular this Saturday from 7.30 to 11.30pm.
Read more ...award for Galway radio producer
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
Galway-based independent radio producer Mary Owens has won a silver prize at the prestigious New York International Awards for her innovative series celebrating Ireland’s maritime song tradition. The Sea in Song was broadcast by RTÉ Lyric FM and funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.
Read more ...Never have an excuse for a bad hair day with Yourell online
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
Yourells Hair Salon, Eyre Street has just launched its new, exclusive online booking service on Yourells.com - their newly designed website which allows clients to make hair appointments 24/7.
Working all day and never getting the chance to pick up the phone and make a hair appointment during business hours isn’t a problem anymore as Yourells innovative, new online service allows you to make an appointment at any hour, day or night.
Read more ...UHG to get twelve additional theatre nurses following top level meeting
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
Twelve additional theatre nurses will be allocated to University Hospital Galway in the next two months in the wake of a top level meeting between local Oireachtas politicians, hospital consultants and Health Minister Dr James Reilly in Dublin yesterday (Wednesday).
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