Taxpayers will not pay legal fees of Occupy Galway vandalism accused, says ludge

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

Charges against two members of the former Occupy Galway who had been accused of vandalising Galway City Council property with anti-austerity slogans written in chalk were withdrawn by the State this week. However, there was surprise when applications were made by both men looking for taxpayers to pay.

Burglary puts elderly person in fear, court hears

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

A woman and a juvenile have been charged with a burglary incident which left an elderly person in fear, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Something To Sing About for cancer survivors

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

A Galway medical specialist is spearheading a global initiative aimed at aiding people’s recovery from cancer.

Dr Paul Donnellan, a consultant medical oncologist at University Hospital Galway and the Galway Clinic, is setting up a worldwide choir of cancer survivors called Something to Sing About (STSA).

Is there a point in having councillors anymore?

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

So Galway is to get 12 new councillors - a new dirty dozen - when the proposals in the Department of the Environment’s new plan, Putting People First, billed as the most significant local authority reform in Ireland since the Victorian era, are passed.

Justice Minister ignorant to concerns of Lisbrook residents, says senator

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

The Minister of Justice has been slammed for backing the decision of the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) to close a Galway asylum accommodation centre with Sinn Fein senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh accusing him of being “absolutely ignorant to the fears and concerns of residents”.

New hospital group clears waiting list of almost 14,000 inpatients in nine months

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

The hospital group responsible for running public hospitals in Galway and Roscommon has cleared a waiting list of almost 14,000 inpatients over a nine month period.

Year of Faith Mass this Sunday

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

A special mass will take place on Sunday October 14 in Galway Cathedral at 3pm to launch the “Year of Faith” for the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh & Kilfenora. 

Asylum seeker jailed nine months for drug dealing

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

A 26-year-old asylum seeker was sentenced to nine months in jail for drug dealing after gardai raided his room seizing nearly €1,700 of cannabis herb, much of which was ‘bagged up’ for distribution.

Organisers confident that Galway 70.3 Ironman will continue despite omission from world calendar

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

Organisers of the Galway Ironman 70.3 have postponed releasing a date for the next Ironman race. The race is held in conjunction with a world series of Ironman contests and has been facilitated by Galway city council since it began two years ago.

Further remand for bank fraud duo

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

Two men charged with allegedly forging bills and letters of employment to deceive banks in opening an account have been remanded on continuing bail to appear in court again next month.

Drink driver caught after abusing Prom passersby, court hears

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

A Dublin man was found to be driving while more than twice over the legal limit and in possession of drugs just hours after hurling abuse at passersby on the prom in Salthill, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Low earners can learn about going to college at information evening

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

Unmployed and low income workers in south Galway who are interested in going to college may now realise their ambition thanks to a new programme being spearheaded by Galway Rural Development.

Galway Volunteer Centre gives back €6 for every €1 in funding

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

A local volunteer centre with more than 7,000 people on its books has contributed an estimated €3.5 million hours worth of volunteering to the local community.

Five months suspended for man found with heroin in NUI, Galway toilet

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

A 33-year-old found with heroin in an NUI Galway toilet received a five month suspended sentence this week and was warned to stay away from the campus grounds.

Damien McElroy with an address at 30 John Coogan Park, Newcastle, was summoned to appear before Galway District Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to being in possession of diamophine at NUI Galway on February 14, 2012.

Hall of Fame honour for Seán Bán Breathnach at PPI Awards

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta’s Seán Bán Breathnach will be inducted as a Hall of Fame award recipient in this year’s Photographic Performance Ireland (PPI) awards tomorrow night. This is the first time that a Hall of Fame shortlist will be included in the award ceremony and this year the event will be held in Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny, on Friday October 12.

Woman who had car stolen was told she could buy it back

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

A Longford man, who got “caught up with the wrong people” and embroiled in a unscrupulous scam in which calls were made to a woman offering to sell back a car stolen in a burglary, has been given a chance and ordered to carry out community service.

City has second highest rate of payment of Household Charge

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

Galway city has the State’s second highest compliance rate with the controversial Household Charge, with three out of every four households having paid.

Back health programme identifies postural problems

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

A new back health promotion programme is able to identify postural fitness problems in childen as young as eight-years-old.

Future of schools in Doughiska assured says Crowe

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

The future of building schools in Doughiska has been secured following city councillor support for plans to accommodate road access to the new schools in the area.

ProActivate Ireland to address migrant unemployment with new course

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

are keen to developing and improve their skills for the workplace and their employment prospects, are invited to take part in a new course.

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