Cemeteries to dominate council agenda on Monday

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

The next Galway City Council meeting takes place on Monday at 4pm in City Hall, with the operation and management of the city’s cemeteries being the main item for discussion.

Man jailed for Donedeal fraud and possession of house-breaking implements

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

A Newcastle man who defrauded people out of their money by advertising a mobile phone and All Ireland tickets on auction websites like Donedeal and then not sending the goods, and found driving while disqualified with a van full of implements used for breaking into houses, was jailed for 16 months and disqualified from driving for five years this week.

New bus corridor must not run through Merlin Park Woods

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

City Hall officials cannot ignore a report which they commissioned which says that a proposed new bus corridor for the Dublin Road must not run through Merlin Park Woods.

Health service staff will meet the various challenges ahead says Nolan

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

Claims that the health service is on the verge of collapse have been dismissed as “unhelpful” by Labour Galway West TD Derek Nolan who said “there is a plan in place” to meet the upcoming challenges.

Seachtain na Gaeilge starts on Monday

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

The American president does it, the British Queen does it, the lifetime achievement award winner at IFTA 2012 actress Fionnuala Flanagan does it and during Seachtain na Gaeilge, so can you.

New business initiative for Seachtain na Gaeilge

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

The Galway business community will launch a new initiative this Monday where they are inviting the public to speak as much Irish as possible while doing their shopping.

Seachtain na Gailege special — Win one of two Bábógbabies in our free competition

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

In celebration of Seachtain na Gaeilge , 5th-17th March, Adrian Devane, creater of the world wide success story, Bábógbaby, the Irish-speaking Teddy Bear is offering Galway Advertiser readers the chance to win one of two Bábógbabies.

Big wins for Galway shows at theatre awards

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

The Galway Arts Festival production of Enda Walsh’s Misterman and Druid’s staging of John B Keane’s Big Maggie were the main winners at the recent Irish Times Theatre Awards.

Man who drove car without functioning brakes fined

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

A man was found driving a car, which basically had no brakes, into the back of another car at a roundabout while on his way to a garage, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Nominate a teenager as Guest of Honour for the St Patrick’s Day Parade

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

The organisers of the St Patrick’s Day Parade are putting a call out to the people of Galway to nominate their Guest of Honour for this year’s Parade.

Gairmscoil Mhuire Athenry get Irish language award

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

Athenry Vocational School, Gairmscoil Mhuire, was recently awarded the Connacht title for the coveted Comórtas G award from Glór na nGael for its promotion and use of Irish.

Galway expected to have strong presence at FF Ard Fheis

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

Fianna Fáil will ponder its relevance and reasons for existing at this weekend’s Ard Fheis amid a background of continually declining support.

HSE urged to reinstate transport service for Connemara dialysis patients

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

A county councillor has called on the Health Services Executive to reinstate the patient transport service, removed while budgetary reviews take place, as its absence has caused considerable distress to dialysis patients.

ULA public meeting on abortion legislation

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

Twenty years on from the X case, the State has failed to give legislative effect to the Supreme Court ruling which granted women the right to an abortion in Ireland in limited circumstances.

Foróige seeks help to create a green snake for St Patrick’s Day Parade

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

Foroige’s Galway City Youth Café in the Fairgreen is collaborating with youth groups throughout the city and county to construct the largest green snake Ireland has ever seen.

Young people have already begun the challenging job of constructing the monster snake within the youth cafe based next to Jigsaw Galway on Fairgreen Road. They are calling all young people to help create the snake and participate in the street performance on the day.

Industry accolade for Frank Byrnes Autobody Repairs after less than a decade in business

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

Frank Byrnes from Oranmore has captured one of the biggest awards in the Irish Motor Industry.

Reduce tax take on fuel to stimulate economy says Grealish

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

If fuel prices continue to rise at their current rate, it will have a catastrophic effect on the competitiveness of Irish products and services, both at home and abroad.

Six months jail for man who stole to feed addiction

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

A 33-year-old Newcastle man who hot-wired a car and was stealing to feed his addiction to alcohol has been jailed for six months.

Star Trek and space race to feature in public lecture

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

Star Trek is not just a TV phenomenon and sub-culture, it is a reflection of and comment upon the public’s enduring fascination with space exploration and technology.

Burning eyes and boat damage as fleet continues in atrocious weather conditions towards Auckland

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

The fleet’s adrenaline fueled dash through the Pacific in winds up to 34 knots has seen some near record breaking performances but has also taken its toll on the boats with several teams reporting equipment damage last evening (Wednesday).

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