Man being questioned in relation to Mervue fatal assault released without charge

Mon, Mar 13, 2017

A man in his 60s arrested as part of the investigation into a fatal assault in Mervue yesterday (Sunday) has been released without charge.

Statement by the family of the late Bishop Eamonn Casey RIP

Mon, Mar 13, 2017

“On behalf of his son, Peter, his brother, Father Micheál, his sister, Ita Furlong, nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, great-grand nieces and great-grand nephews, we wish to acknowledge the priestly work of Bishop Eamonn, especially in the pursuit of social justice for the marginalised, as evidenced by his work with Shelter in London in the 1950’s and 1960’s and later with his involvement in the setting up and development of Trócaire.  Notwithstanding the demands on his time, Bishop Eamonn was a great source of love and support, making himself available to celebrate and to empathise with us in all our important family occasions.

Archbishop Eamon Martin pays tribute to Bishop Eamonn Casey

Mon, Mar 13, 2017

Following the death this afternoon of Bishop Eamonn Casey, Bishop Emeritus of Galway and Kilmacduagh, Archbishop Eamon Martin issued the following statement:

At weekend homily, Archbishop of Tuam apologises for hurt caused by the failings of the Church

Sat, Mar 11, 2017

Homily preached by Archbishop Michael Neary in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Tuam this evening Saturday.

‘Honest appraisal’ needed in wake of Tuam, says TD

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

The discovery of the remains of almost 800 children on the site of the former Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, over a five decade period must herald the beginning of an “honest appraisal” of what went on at all the other homes throughout the country, a local TD insisted this week.

Manuela Riedo Foundation Ireland allocates €38,000 to sexual assault support agencies

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

The Manuela Riedo Foundation Ireland (MRFI) has announced that €38,950 has been allocated to professional support agencies for victims and survivors of sexual assault and rape in Ireland. The funding also aided the development of a sexual violence prevention and education pilot programme aimed at transition year students which MRFI initiated in 2015.

A number of fundraising events were held throughout the country during the year. A team of 250 people took part in the Dingle half and full marathon in September, ‘Team Manuela’ raised €12,000 in the process. Other fundraising events included fire-walks, a gala black-tie ball, as well as a church gate collection in April.

Galway Traveller Movement delighted that ethnicity finally recognised

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

Galway Traveller Movement have this week welcomed the recognition of Traveller ethnicity enacted through a Dail statement by an Taoiseach Enda Kenny on March 1. It was an historic day for the Traveller community that released a torrent of emotions from the community in Galway City and County. Although it was a week of mixed emotions, given the deferment of a decision on Traveller housing in the city, the group were in celebratory mood at the arrival of a keystone moment in their long battle to have their ethnicity recognised officially.

Ballinasloe man asks court to find out what happened to his sister in Tuam home

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

A solicitor for an elderly man described as “extremely ill” with cancer has urged the High Court to help him find out what happened to his infant sister after she was born at St Mary’s mother and baby home in Tuam.

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Thu, Mar 09, 2017

Gardai seek witnesses to city collision
Gardai in the city are looking for witnesses to an incident which took place early last month.

Gardai in the city are looking for witnesses to an incident which took place early last month.

Renmore’s Clare Quinn wins Golden Voice of America

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

Talented Galway singer Clare Quinn (16) from Renmore has been named the winner by the American Fine Arts Festival in the “Golden Voice of America” – a prestigous International Vocal Competition, which invited entries from all over the World.

Exciting programme launched for Cúirt 2017

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

The rain was splish splashing in its Galway fashion on Tuesday evening but that didn’t deter the many literature devotees who gathered at the House Hotel for the programme launch of this year’s Cúirt International Festival of Literature.

Roundstone residents to receive a water pressure boost - Ó Cuív

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West Éamon Ó Cuív says he has received guarantees from Irish Water that the water pressure issue, which has been affecting residents in Roundstone, will be resolved by the end of the year.

New ‘edible forest’ demonstration garden for Westside

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

The planting of a new edible forest demonstration garden in the Westside Amenity Park, between the Circular Road and Siobhan McKenna Road, takes place this Sunday at 2pm.

The ‘edible forest’ will consist of native trees, with a variety of soft fruit, fruits trees, and edible shrubs, alongside perennial and annual edibles and medicinal herbs. There will also be information on the project and a public talk on edible forests by Istvan Markuly, agroforestry and permaculture advisor to the project, tomorrow from 7pm to 9pm, in the Westside Youth Project, Corrach Buí Community Centre, Circular Road, Rahoon.

Galway Rose volunteers in Chernobyl

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

The 2016 Galway Rose, Rosie Burke, has just returned from an emotional volunteering trip to Belarus with Adi Roche and Chernobyl Children International. The 23-year-old vet from Ballinderreen, South Galway, was accompanied by 17 of her fellow Roses, including the 2016 Rose of Tralee Maggie McEldowny.

Skillnets to commence IMI Diploma in Strategy and Innovation programme in Galway

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

Skillnets will be running an IMI Diploma in Strategy & Innovation in Galway starting on Monday March 27. Aimed at private sector SME managers, this is a high-quality programme which combines expert provision and world-class content with the practical needs of a local business.

Let us never forget

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

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Patrick Derrane 5 months

A Swedish woman’s Galway view of Scandinavia

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

The Last Wilderness is set to be a milestone in the career of Galway based artist Cecilia Danell. Not only a major solo exhibition, opening in the Galway Arts Centre on Dominick Street, tomorrow evening, it will be the most extensive, and varied, display of work from this multi-talented creative to date.

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Thu, Mar 09, 2017

Salthill elderly register
Are you elderly and living on your own and want the reassurance that Salthill gardai area aware of that?

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Local charity shops to change name to Vincents @The Curiosity Shop

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

The perception of charity shops has changed over the past few decades.

Grandmother facing jail sentence for fraud which targeted Galway city centre jewellers

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

A UK grandmother is facing jail for her role in a gang of fraudsters who travelled to Ireland on weekends to buy high value items using fake credit cards.

After her arrest Michelle Butterworth (56) readily admitted her part in the fraud and identified her accomplices after one of them nearly ran her over while trying to escape from gardaí.

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