Playground vandals must be caught

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

The culprits responsible for ‘wanton’ vandalism of playgrounds in Knocknacarra and other areas of the city must be apprehended so children do not lose out on these vital amenities, says local councillor Donal Lyons who vowed that work will continue to ensure funding for playgrounds will be included in future council budgets.

Seven months jail for vicious attack

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Two women who launched a vicious attack on a family home, hurling abuse and threats, kicking down the front door, and dragging the terrified female occupant out of her house by the hair before punching and kicking her while her children cowered in an upstairs bedroom both received seven month jail sentences this week.

Jail for man who used ex as a ‘punch bag’

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

A 32-year-old man who used his ex-girlfriend as a ‘punch bag’ during a drink-fuelled tresspass and assault incident at her home has been sentenced to 10 months in jail with the final five months suspended with strict conditions.

Newly launched job scheme attracts Galway companies

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Thirty-nine Galway-based companies have already expressed an interest in offering internships through the Government’s newly launched national scheme.

Community Picnic to hold referendum on EU/IMF bailout

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

The first Galway Community Picnic will take place this Saturday at 2pm to coincide with the visit of the IMF, EU and ECB to Ireland. The picnic is open to all and will have an inclusive and family friendly atmosphere with activities and entertainment for adults and children.

Search for missing person continues

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Gardai are continuing their search for a Galway man who has been missing since the weekend.

Clock starts ticking as countdown begins to lucrative VOR spectacular

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

Tomorrow evening heralds the official countdown to the return of one of the greatest success stories in Galway’s history as a 365-day countdown clock is activated in the city. Next year, the Volvo Ocean Race will visit the city for the second time, with the final leg of the event scheduled to enter Galway Bay on July 3.

NUI Galway-led climate change research predicts cleaner air but a warmer Europe by 2030

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

New research initiated by teams at NUI Galway and the University of Helsinki has revealed that the true rate of global warming caused by greenhouse gases has been masked by the cooling effects of tiny airborne particles. According to the research these atmospheric aerosols — also known as particulate matter — form reflective haze and cloud layers which lead to an aerosol cooling effect. However new technologies and stricter environmental controls will see that effect reduced in the years ahead.

Save St Francis’ Home petition campaign gathers momentum as it aims for 10,000

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

The organiser of a petition calling for St Francis public nursing home in the city to be kept open as a residential facility aims to collect 10,000 signatures within the next month.

UHG and Portiuncula to come under increasing pressure if Roscommon A&E department closes

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

Two of Galway’s public hospitals will come under increasing pressure if a proposal to close Roscommon County Hospital’s A&E department in a fortnight’s time goes ahead, a local trade union official warned this week.

Gardaí appeal for information on burglaries and thefts

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

Gardaí have appealed for information following a number of recent burglaries and robberies around Galway.

Have you been bullied?

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

A new televison series is to highlight bullying among young people, and is seeking those who have experience of bullying in an attempt to help them share and relinquish their anxieties. The three part series is due to be broadcast in March 2012 and renowned clinical psychologist David Coleman wants to offer his expertise and therapeutic support to a number of young people who have been affected by bullying, either as a victim or as a bully.

Joyces Supermarkets have this week said they are delighted to help promote the brand of Connemara Hill Lamb in all their stores and that they look forward to working with farmers to ensure the further

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

Joyces Supermarkets have this week said they are delighted to help promote the brand of Connemara Hill Lamb in all their stores and that they look forward to working with farmers to ensure the furtherance of the brand.

NUI Galway awarded €3m to lead research into migrant health

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

A lecturer at NUI Galway’s School of Medicine has been awarded a €3 million grant to head up a major research project into migrant health.

Further remand for city attack accused

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

A 23-year-old man accused of raping a young British woman following a hen celebration in the city during the June Bank Holiday weekend has been further remanded to face possible further charges.

Work likely to start on Oranmore station in October

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

Oranmore could finally get its long awaited new trains station as construction is poised to begin as early as next October according to Fine Gael Galway West TD Brian Walsh.

The Pipe DVD to be launched in Charlie Byrne’s tomorrow

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

The Pipe, the award-winning Irish documentary on Rossport’s struggle against the economic might of Shell, will be launched on DVD in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop tomorrow at 6pm.

g, thanks — five star hotel lets local cabbies feel the love

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

The g Hotel will give the cab drivers of Galway something to hoot their horn about today as the five-star hotel is planning its annual Taxi Appreciation Day today, Thursday June 30.

Children’s art exhibition

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

Love your City-Love Galway, an exhibition of art by some 600 Galway children opened this week in The Galway Education Centre, Monivea Road.

HSE emergency service staff deal with simulated mass casualty situation in Ballinasloe

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

Almost 50 local emergency service staff took part in a major emergency exercise organised by the national ambulance service in Ballinasloe recently.

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