Press Ombudsman backs senator’s complaint against Daily Mail after articles about Kenyan trip

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

The Press Ombudsman has decided to uphold a complaint by Senator Fidelma Healy Eames about two articles published in the Irish Daily Mail on 20 and 21 August 2012. The verdict also queried the truth and accuracy of the reports concerning her trip to Africa to work with an international charity.

Magdalene women deserve apology say Nolan and Healy Eames

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

An apology goes “an awful long way towards healing” and the women who were in the Magdalene Laundries “deserve and should get” such an apology.

This is the view of Fine Gael Galway senator Fidelma Healy Eames who was commenting on the McAleese Report into State involvement in the notorious Magdalene laundries in operation throughout the Republic of Ireland.

Connemara man fails to pay €100 taxi fare after release from prison, court hears

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

A Connemara man ended up being brought to a Garda station only hours after being released from prison after he failed to pay a taxi driver the €100 fare from Castlerea to Galway.

Ó Cuív demands investigation into horse meat controversy

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

Only an independent investigation into the horse meat controversy will “reassure customers” and “restore confidence” in Irish meat processing nationally and internationally.

Galway gears up for 110th St Patrick’s Parade

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

The 110th St Patrick’s Day Parade in Galway city takes place on Sunday March 17 and this year’s theme is the ‘History of Galway.’

Storytelling at Galway City Museum

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

The Galway City Museum will hold a storytelling and storymaking event for families with the Scottish born writer and storyteller Rab Swannock Fulton.

Rub shoulders with owners and trainers by being a member at Ballinrobe Racecourse

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

Become a member of Ireland’s best racecourse—Ballinrobe Racecourse —which at the end of last year won the Racecourse of the Year 2012 accolade from Horse Racing Ireland.

Let the PREDA Run for Freedom be your Operation Transformation race in the west

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

Have you registered yet for the Run for Freedom? Are you following an Operation Transformation programme and want to do a 5k on Feb 23, like other OT followers are doing that day in Cork and Dublin.

Rage against the cage

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

In response to the BIM article on the proposed Galway Bay fish farm, An Taisce’s Derrick Hambleton argues against the controversial proposal and outlines his association’s arguments against the BIM case.

Buy and sell baby items at the Bubbly Baby Market

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

New and expectant Galway parents concerned about the cost of all baby gear should check out the Bubbly Baby Market in The Salthill Hotel on Sunday February 17.

The Bubbly Baby Market, which is organised by Galwegian Paul Murray, is an event where new parents can buy and sell pre-owned baby items such as buggies, cots, car seats, Isofix bases, bassinets, prams, strollers, highchairs, playpens, safety fences, walkers, swings, rockers, change tables, bikes, and trikes. This is the second such market, the first having taken place in December.

Thousands flock to Galway Rally as Gathering 2013 begins

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

British Rally champion Keith Cronin from Cork was the winner of this year’s Safety Direct Galway International Rally.

Charity table quiz for defib in the city

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

A charity table quiz takes place in The King’s Head on Monday to raise funds to purchase a defibrillator for the city centre.

Poor hand-washing at Portiuncula is putting patients at risk — HIQA

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

New hygiene and infection prevention inspection reports published yesterday by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) have found that poor hand-washing practice in Portiuncula Hospital is potentially putting patients at risk of acquiring a Healthcare Associated Infection.

Poles apart — not anymore as Torun mayor brings delegation to Galway

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Friendships forged by football fans from Galway while attending last summer’s European Championships finals in Poland have resulted in the official visit of the mayor of Torun to the city next week.

Greyhound’s waste war with City Bin hots up and moves west

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Waste management company Greyhound has announced its expansion into Galway city with the creation of 10 local jobs and promises of 50 per cent savings on household bin costs.

Parish priest urges public to be the “eyes of the gardai”

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

A city parish priest has urged the public to become the “eyes of the gardai” in a bid to help communities protect themselves from robberies and attacks.

€40 million needed to help city deal with ‘a heavy shower of rain’

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Torrential rains brought the city to a standstill on Monday morning, causing damage to vehicles and city centre businesses.

Family of late Jim Stynes help Galway organ donor commemorative garden project

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Souvenir bricks from the recently demolished stand of one of the oldest stadiums in the world are to be included in a national organ donor commemorative garden planned for Salthill thanks to the involvement of the family of the late Jim Stynes, the Dublin and Melbourne football hero who died last year.

Calm needed in advance of abortion legislation says Connaughton

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Politicians and the public should not make up their minds or pre-empt the forthcoming abortion legislation until they see the document’s wording.

Garda killing highlights need to protect frontline workers says MEP Higgins

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

The killing of Det Garda Aidan Donohue was “despicable and utterly unforgivable” and one that emphasises the need to protect those working in frontline services.

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