Search for missing man continues

Thu, May 31, 2012

The search for missing man David Gilligan is continuing, over a week after the Roscommon native was last seen.

Shock as two Galway men are killed in separate accidents

Thu, May 31, 2012

Two Galway men have been killed in separate accidents in the past week.

Joe Lane, 50, a photographer from Kilcolgan, was killed when a Ford Escort lost control at the Cavan Stages rally in Bailieboro, Co Cavan, on Sunday last, May 27. Mr Lane was a freelance sports photographer who had a passion for motorsport. He is survived by his wife Martina, daughter Shona, and son Graham. Caroline Cleary, 30, from Co Wexford, who was 14 weeks pregnant, was also killed in the incident. Several other people were injured in the incident, which occurred at approximately 11.10am on Sunday. Gardai and Motorsport Ireland are currently conducting separate investigations.

Galway brothel raided in major Garda crackdown on prostitution

Thu, May 31, 2012

Rape Crisis Network Ireland has warned against complacency as crimes such as organised prostitution, human trafficking, brothel-keeping, and other related sexual violence against women are happening in communities, both rural and urban, throughout the country.

Free Chinese language classes in Oranmore from next week

Thu, May 31, 2012

If you are interested in learning Chinese or are curious to see if the language is something of interest to you, then why not take advantage of the upcoming free taster classes?

Ban horse and carts on Ballyloughane Beach demands O’Flaherty

Thu, May 31, 2012

Bollards must be installed immediately on the sloped cobbled area of Ballyloughane beach to stop horses with carts coming onto the sand.

HSE being ‘clogged’ up with rehired retired staff

Thu, May 31, 2012

The HSE’s decision to spend €11.5 million on rehiring almost 700 of its retired staff has been slammed by a west of Ireland MEP.

Stigma prevents young people from seeking testing for sexually transmitted infections

Thu, May 31, 2012

The stigma associated with sexually transmitted infections (STI) is the main barrier preventing young people from seeking tests for the conditions, according to new research.

This stigma was greatest among women, especially those from rural and urban working class areas, who feared that requesting a STI test would “publicly expose” them to their families and peers.

Men need to be more proactive with their health, says county footballer Damien Burke

Thu, May 31, 2012

It is Tuesday afternoon and the sun is shining brightly at Pearse Stadium.

Delcath jobs ‘first of many’ says Nolan

Thu, May 31, 2012

The recent announcement of 30 jobs at Delcath Systems is the first stage of a much larger plan for Galway according to local Labour TD Derek Nolan.

Burglar who targeted isolated home is jailed

Thu, May 31, 2012

A district court judge described as “outrageous” the explanation given by a prolific burglar who claimed his motivation behind breaking into isolated houses, and taking up to €4,000 worth of property, was that he was “short of cash”.

Handing down a 23-month sentence Judge Mary Fahy rubbished the excuse given by Christopher Morrison pointing out that instead of getting a job the defendant preferred to make cash the easy way by committing crime.

GAAW condemns Air Corp patrols over bogland

Thu, May 31, 2012

Air Corp patrols to prevent turf cutting in bogland in north east Galway have been condemned as “a crazy situation” by the Galway Alliance Against War.

The history of Eyre Square at city museum

Thu, May 31, 2012

The Galway City Museum will commemorate the 300th anniversary of Eyre Square this Saturday with a public lecture on the city’s main civic space.

Local businesses hit €1m mark with BNI

Thu, May 31, 2012

A local BNI group has generated more than €1m in revenue in the last two years.

Orthopaedic services restored to normality at Merlin

Thu, May 31, 2012

One of two operating theatres and up to to 13 beds at Merlin Park Hospital’s orthopaedic department would have closed if additional nursing staff had not been appointed to the facility on the east side of the city, it was claimed this week.

Author Sebastian Barry among those to receive honorary degrees from NUI Galway

Thu, May 31, 2012

Top Irish author Sebastian Barry will receive an honorary degree from NUI Galway next month, the university has announced.

Further remand for €3,000 drug dealing accused

Thu, May 31, 2012

A 26-year-old Rahoon woman who charged with dealing drugs worth nearly €3,000 has been further remanded on continuing bail to July 4 next.

Happy angler Ceri wonders if there is a bigger trout on Corrib

Thu, May 31, 2012

A giant trout weighing almost 24 pounds was caught on Lough Corrib last Saturday.

SMA Family Day in Claregalway

Thu, May 31, 2012

The annual Society of African Missions Family Open Day takes place this coming Sunday, June 3 at the SMA House in Claregalway.

This ever-popular summer event promises to be a highly enjoyable afternoon for children and adults. There will be sports events, a bouncing castle, face painting, and dancing. There will also be a dog show which proved to be a great success in previous years.

Homegrown in Ireland events for Galway Tesco stores

Thu, May 31, 2012

Galway shoppers are in for a treat as Tesco will showcase the best of Irish produce in Galway, Oranmore, and Ballinsaloe this week.

Hogan announces €348,921 funding for Connemara projects

Thu, May 31, 2012

Community, sports, and refurbishment projects in Connemara are to benefit from a cash injection of up to €348,921 under the Rural Development Programme.

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