New diocesan appointments effective from tomorrow

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

The Most Reverend Martin Drennan, Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Apostolic Administrator of Kilfenora, has made the following Diocesan Appointments with effect from tomorrow.

Garda appeal for fatal car collision information

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Gardai in Salthill are continuing their appeal for information regarding a road traffic collision which resulted in the tragic death of a 42-year-old pedestrian.

Plans for major Harvest Festival in Ballinfoile

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Community activists in the Ballinfoile Mór area are calling on local residents to attend a meeting at 7.30pm next Tuesday in the Menlo Park Hotel and get behind efforts to organise a Community Harvest Festival in September that could become a major activity in the Galway city events calendar.

According to one of the organisers, Brendan Smith: “We want to use the opportunity of the Festival that will take place on September 10 to celebrate the work of volunteerism in the neighbourhood and to demonstrate how residents working together for the common good can improve the quality of life in their community. So the festival will be more than a display of locally grown fruit, herbs, and vegetables. It will also showcase the artwork, path-laying, performance stage, raised beds, fence-hurdling, willow sculptures, hedgerow planting, nature trails, scarecrow-making, multi-ethnic cuisine, carpentry, electrics, and plumbing carried out by volunteers of all ages and of all backgrounds in this wonderful eco-learning resource.

Tuam footballer sues surgeon over alleged misdiagnosis which he feels forced him to quit game

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

A young Gaelic footballer from Co Galway who quit the game due to a knee injury suffered 10 years ago that has not healed, has claimed before the High Court the nature of his injury was initially misdiagnosed.

Concerts, films and family fun at aWest End Street Party

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

The Kanyu Tree in concert, an outdoor showing of Raiders Of The Lost Ark, and a Family Fun Day will all be part of Galway’s West End Street Party.

Bail for city man charged with possession of child pornography

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

A 31-year-old man charged with being in possession of child pornography has been further remanded on his own bail with strict conditions for the service of a book of evidence.

Declan Hegarty with an address given as 29 Cuirt Seoige, Bohermore, appeared in custody before Galway District Court on Monday charged with allegedly being in possession of child pornography, to wit a Dell desktop computer containing five video files, a Freecom classic mobile hard disk drive containing nine video files and a Dell Vostro laptop containing 35 video files and 27 image files at 29 Cuirt Seoige, Bohermore, on May 17 2009, as well as being in possession of child pornography, to wit, a ‘Freecom’ 120GB external hardrive containing eight images and 23 movie files at Mount Kenneth Place, Limerick, on February 20 2008, contrary to Section 6(1) of the Child Trafficking and Pronography Act 1998.

Walsh calls for funding to expand Galway women’s refuge

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Funding of €100,000 is essential if COPE is to realise its plans to increase the capacity of the Waterside House women’s refuge and expand the range of services it offers.

This is the view of Fine Gael Galway West TD Brian Walsh who is calling on the Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan to sanction the funds for the refuge for victims of domestic violence in Galway city.

Autumn Gathering to focus on Lady Gregory’s influence on arts and culture

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

The highly successful Lady Gregory Autumn Gatherings continue in Coole Park, Gort, Co Galway, running from Friday to Sunday, 23 to 25 September, and will this year recognise the remarkable influence of Lady Augusta Gregory on the development of Irish theatre and literature.

ConnQuest Connemara to be launched this weekend

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

ConnQuest Connemara takes place on September 17 and promises to be a unique event that will take you to some of Connemara's amazing mountain tops. Imagine the views while summiting the north face of Ben Choona (584 metres) and then traversing three more peaks in the Twelve Bens/Garraun Complex while taking in a test of your skills with some conventional and quirky tasks in the outdoors.

Ardrahan man sentenced to life in prison for grandfather’s murder

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

A 24-year-old Ardrahan man received a life sentence for the murder of his elderly grandfather almost two years ago.

Probation Act for student who caused €2,000 damage to cars

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

A student who caused nearly €2,000 worth of damage to a number of cars, throwing a traffic cone through one car window, has been given the benefit of the Probation Act.

Alan Gilligan (22) with an address at Tully, Rathcormac, Sligo, appeared at Galway District Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage to a blue Toyota Yaris, a Citroen Berlingo van, a silver Mercedes Benz, and a black BMW at Sea Road on January 18 2011.

Druid prepares for third US visit of 2011

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Druid Theatre Co will make its third and final visit of 2011 to the USA when it presents its staging of Sean O’Casey’s The Silver Tassie in New York.

Galway Airport strategy team to deliver report

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

The board of Galway Airport has this week announced the formation of a strategic project group charged with developing a strategic plan for the airport in light of the Government’s recent announcement that PSO and Operational Expenditure Support is to be withdrawn.

The strategic project group, drawn from the company's board, management and Galway Chamber of Commerce, supported by external consultants Venture Advancement Ltd, will deliver a draft report to the board on August 30 2011.

Final weekend of music at festival Big Top

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Galway Arts Festival will host its final weekend of music acts at the Festival Big Top with a limited ticket offer of €35 to the Silent Disco on Friday and De La Soul on Saturday.

Council launches Cash for Cans initiative

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Young Galwegians who collect empty aluminium cans stand to make some pocket money from the Department of the Environment through its Cash for Cans initiative.

Polish Irish dance group to perform in Clarinbridge

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

A group of Polish Irish traditional dancers will be performing in Clarinbridge this Saturday as part of the Clarinbridge Arts Festival.

Tales from the Upper House

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

We have been here before. We said never again would standards be so lax. And yet here we are. The Cloyne Report this week drew attention to how as a Republic we have yet to stamp the State’s supreme authority over the affairs of our citizens. But reaction to its publication – and in particular Government reaction – suggests that we are moving to a position where the State is flexing its muscle as primary carer of the Nation in matters regarding child welfare and our education system. Mandatory reporting is on the way.

The detail and behaviour of central figures in the Cloyne diocese have already been heavily reported. Reaction in the Seanad mirrored the increasing clamour of the week. On Tuesday Senator Fiach MacCongail, in requesting a future debate on Cloyne, said we “have been hearing for months about the state of our financial bankruptcy and this report is expected to continue to drive home our moral bankruptcy as well.”

Tubs to gather his flock and continue to succumb to addiction of the west after Freedom accolade

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

“Free at last, thank God almighty, I’m free at last,” exclaimed RTE celebrity Ryan ‘the Tubs’ Tubridy after receiving the freedom of Clifden and Connemara at the weekend.

Work on Solas Picture Palace to recommence in October

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Work on the Solas Picture Palace arthouse cinema on Lower Merchants Road is expected to recommence in October with the appointment of a new contractor.

Carlton Hotel invites TV3 viewers for a taste of Galway Races

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

With a only days to go before the nation looks upon Galway for the glitz and glamour that Race Week brings, The Carlton Hotel, Galway city has been selected by TV3 to feature in an outside broadcast which will be filmed live on the second day of The Galway Races.

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