Galway’s Magdalene Laundry was profitable, says councillor

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

There are no reliable figures for the numbers of women sent to the Magdalene Laundry in Galway as the McAleese Report reveals blank or missing records, but strong hints it was one of the few in the State operating on an economic surplus.

Sisters of Mercy offer invitation to Galway Magdalene Laundry women

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

Women who spent time in the Galway Magdalene Laundry have been invited to meet with The Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy, who ran the institution.

The sisters invitation comes following the McAleese Report into the extent of State involvement with the controversial laundries. In a statement issued yesterday, the order said it was “regrettable that the Magdalene Homes had to exist at all”.

Public asked to help identify man who died following offshore rescue

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

Gardaí are appealing to the public for help in identifying a man who died after being rescued from the water off the coast of the city at the weekend.

Attempted break-ins in Abbeyknockmoy and Portumna

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

ardaí have launched an investigation following attempted burglaries at two business premises in Abbeyknockmoy and Portumna in the early hours of yesterday. It is believed both incidents involved the same culprits.

Woman critically injured in Loughrea crash

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

Gardaí have appealed for information following an accident in Loughrea yesterday morning which has left a woman in a critical condition.

Join community dance to highlight need to end violence against women

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

A domestic violence response group, set up to tackle the problem in Connemara, is urging people to join with activists around the world in the One Billion Rising, the largest day of action planned to highlight the need to end violence against women and girls.

Web whizz delighted to get on board with Advertiser’s digital plans

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

One of the Middle East’s most hotly regarded digital entrepreneurs, Galway-native Paul Kenny has announced that he is delighted to have teamed up with the Galway Advertiser as it launches a series of exciting new digital online products in the coming year.

Man charged with Rossaveal Pier assault

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

A Ballinasloe man charged in connection with a serious assault at Rossaveal Pier last weekend which left another man in a serious condition in hospital is due to appear before court again tomorrow.

Tuam man to take on Everest challenge for Pieta House

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

A Tuam man is planning to reach new and greater heights this year when he takes on the gruelling challenge of climbing the Mount Everest to help raise funds for suicide and self-harm prevention charity Pieta House.

Almost ninety per cent of Portiuncula A&E patients discharged within six hours in one month last year

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

Almost nine out of 10 patients who attended Portiuncula Hospital’s emergency department in December were “seen” and discharged within six hours.

That is despite the fact that the numbers attending the Ballinasloe facility increased from 21,229 in 2011 to 22,892 last year.

Connacht Rugby documentary could scoop two IFTAs this weekend

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

The West’s Awake, the critically acclaimed documentary on Connacht Rugby by Galway company Iris Productions, is in with a chance of scooping two IFTA awards this weekend.

Duo charged after high speed Connemara car chase

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

Two men charged in connection with driving a stolen vehicle and leading gardai on a high speed car chase from Galway city as far as Letterfrack have been remanded in custody.

The two men were brought in custody before Judge Mary Fahy at Galway District Court on Tuesday.

Galway-based City Bin Co excels in global customer satisfaction benchmark

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

Galway-based waste collection provider, The City Bin Co, has this month been ranked by a global satisfaction benchmark as one of the top companies in the world in terms of customer satisfaction.

On a scale that ranges from minus 100 to plus 100, The City Bin Co received a score of 70 , way ahead of the global average of 10. The hugely impressive score of 70 also placed the award-winning waste collection alongside global giants such as Apple (71), Virgin (66), Google (56) and places The City Bin Co provider as the number one-ranked Irish company in the system.

Local artist to appear on TG4 show

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

Ceara Conway, a public artist from Galway will appear in Dallamullóg - an art series inspired by the TG4 channel - on Sunday February 10 at 8.30pm.

Demand high for spaces at Galway Health and Fitness Expo

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

The organisers of Galway Health and Fitness Expo which takes place at the Black Box venue in the city on March 2 and 3, have called on businesses and individuals operating in the health, fitness and sports arena to make contact immediately to secure exhibition space.

No name change for Galway West

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

A proposal to rename the Galway West constituency as Galway West-South Mayo have been refused consideration by Environment Minister Phil Hogan.

The Galway West consistency has been expanded ahead of the 2016 General Election to take in areas of south Mayo, including Shrule, Cong, and Ballinrobe.

Dance event in aid of One Billion Rising campaign

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

Involve Salthill Youth Project and Galway Rape Crisis Centre are hosting a dance event on Sunday February 10 from 3pm until 5pm in the Galway Arts Centre as part of the One Billion Rising campaign.

Table quiz in aid of walking club

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

A fundraising table quiz for Cumann Siúl Cois Coiribe Walking Club will take place at the Huntsman Inn, Dublin Road, Galway, on Monday February 11 at 8pm.

‘Ming’ Flanagan to ask Dáil question on GAAW search

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

A Roscommon TD has raised the case of a Garda search of a Galway peace activist’s home and is demanding answers on the issue from the Minister for Justice Alan Shatter.

Charity table quiz for Alan Kerins Project

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

Foróige Galway is hosting a table quiz in Monroe’s Tavern on Wednesday February 13 at 8pm, to raise funds for the Alan Kerins Africa Projects.

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