City doctor on mercy mission to Chad

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

A doctor from Rahoon Road in the city is heading to Chad in central Africa to set up an HIV/Aids project.

City businessman and election candidate slams HSE West €7m spend on legal fees

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

A general election candidate and a founding member of Hope4Disability, a local disability action group, has slammed what he terms the “obscene” amount of more than €7 million spent by the HSE West on legal fees for barristers and solicitors last year.

Man to face trial for false imprisonment of woman

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

A 28-year-old man accused of allegedly tresspassing in a building and falsely imprisoning a woman has been sent forward for trial.

NRA €4.3 million funding to make ‘real difference’ says Galway Tranportation Unit head

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

The recent NRA funding of €4.3 million is a big boost and will help make a “real difference” in the city council’s work to provide high standard road infrastructure and improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians, according to Joe Tansey, head of the Galway Transportation Unit.

Emigration will ‘damage Galway society and economy’ says Nolan

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Ireland will never fully emerge from the present economic crisis unless unemployment is seriously addressed by politicians and university graduates are given a reason to stay in the country.

Crowe vows to help secure €25 million funding for Galway Port plan

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

The Galway Port Development Plan is an “ambitious” project which will help open up the entire region and secure Galway’s sustainable economic growth into the future, that is according to Mayor Michael Crowe who has vowed to work to secure the necessary €25 million State investment.

Airport’s future brighter following crucial Government decision on funding

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

The future of Galway Airport was made a lot brighter this week as it will now continue to be included in the vital operational subvention funding programme following a decision by Government to reject the recommendations contained in the ‘Value For Money’ report.

Managing director for Galway Airport, Joe Walsh, welcomed the decision made during a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday night adding that the airport will now be able to take part in further talks with the Department of Transport regarding future funding under the operational subvention programme.

Jury to resume deliberations in Cunningham murder trial

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

The jury in the case of a Polish man on trial for the “quiet and deadly” murder of a 20-year-old man outside a Galway nightclub, will begin its second day of deliberations at the Central Criminal Court today (Thursday).

Ó Cuív fails to become new Fianna Fáil leader

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Connemara based TD Éamon Ó Cuív failed in his bid to become the eight leader of Fianna Fáil yesterday, despite speculation over a last minute surge in support.

Cycling and pedestrian groups have ‘no confidence’ in council roads spending plans

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

The Galway Cycling Campaign has given a “no confidence” vote in the Galway City Council’s ability to use the recently allocated NRA funding of €4.325 million to effectively improve safety and infrastructure for cyclists on the city’s roadways.

Report calls on Leisureland to become ‘more proactive’

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

A new report on Leisureland has called on the Salthill venue to become “more proactive” in securing major events and concerts.

The Leisureland Hall Report, by Holohan Leisure consultants, was commissioned by the board of Leisureland to look at the potential of Leisureland hall, give an appraisal of the current facilities, how to increase the use of the venue, and highlight where gaps in service exist.

Galway Bay Hotel scotches rumours and enjoys record January

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

The manager of the Galway Bay Hotel has said he was surprised to hear rumours that the hotel is in financial difficulty, given the fact that the hotel has seen a year on year increase in revenues despite the downturn. The Galway Bay Hotel is the latest in a series of businesses which have come forward to scotch rumours of their demise.

Vigilante behaviour of baton attacker and ‘so-called’ injured party was appalling, says judge

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

A baton attacker and a “so-called” injured party were both reprimanded for their violent vigilante behaviour which was described by a district court judge as “appalling”.

Making the comments at a hearing at Galway District Court on Monday, Judge Mary Fahy warned that the courts will not and can not condone such behaviour, adding that she was suspicious of the actions taken by both parties.

Mayo county councillor and FF director of elections fined €800 and disqualified for dangerous driving

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

A Fianna Fail Mayo County Councillor who risked the lives of other motorists by driving dangerously on a twisted treacherous stretch of road has been fined a total of €800 and disqualified from driving.

Crane Bar is for sale but ‘the music will go on’

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

The Crane Bar may be up for sale but the current tenants, Mick Crehan and Maeve Joyce, will be staying, regardless of who the new owner will eventually be.

Garda Ombudsman investigation into fatal crash continues

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

An investigation by the Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission into a road crash which claimed the life of a young Galway man earlier this month is still continuing.

Unfair Universal Social Charge leaves disabled woman unable to pay for physio

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

A disabled woman has been left devastated, unable to pay for her physio, and on the verge of a nervous breakdown due to the Universal Social Charge which has cut €400 from her income every month.

Make sure you are registered to vote, says O Brolcháin

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

The next election looks likely to be held on February 25 and if you want to have your say on which politicians should stay and which should go, you must be registered to vote.

Quarter century in business for Peter Murphy Electrical

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Peter Murphy Electrical is celebrating 25 years in business in their shop in Westside this year and tomorrow Friday Seán Bán Breathnach will broadcast his Raidió na Gaeltachta programme SBB Tráthnóna from the shop, and one lucky listener will finish the programme one 42’ Panasonic TV richer, thanks to Peter Murphy’s generosity.

Election candidates told ‘no footpath, no vote’ unless Maunsells junction is fixed

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

“No footpath, no vote” is the message locals will be sending to election candidates unless measures are taken to make the very dangerous Maunsells Road/Taylor’s Hill junction safe for pedestrians and cyclists.

Residents in the Maunsells Road/Taylor’s Hill area are calling on the Galway City Council and local politicians to honour commitments, going back to 2008, to provide a footpath at the junction.

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