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.

Fire guts Athenry bakery

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

The premises Athenry-based bakery company The Foods of Athenry was extensively damaged in a fire yesterday morning.

Taxi driver left ‘horrified’ at actions of dangerous driver, court hears

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

A taxi driver was left “horrified” when a motorist overtook him in a dangerous manner and continued to drive erractically, mounting a number of curbs, the Galway District Court heard.

Probation service ‘stretched’, court hears

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

The probation services is currently “stretched” to the limit which could result in court referrals to the vital service being severely curtailed, the Galway District Court heard this week.

GMIT student printmaking exhibition

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

TEN STUDENTS from the GMIT’s fine art printmaking course will be exhibiting their work at the NUI Galway Gallery from tomorrow until Friday July 8.

Mazars quiz benefits charities

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

Mazar’s Tierney, based in Salthill recently hosted ‘Galway’s Brainiest Company’ table quiz to raise much needed funds for three Galway based charities - Ireland’s Friends of Albania, Foundation Nepal and NBCRI. This event formed part of Mazar’s annual CSR activities (corporate social responsibility) showing the support of the corporate sector for not-for-profit and charitable causes. Representative teams of up to twenty-five local companies attended and the title of ‘Galway’s Brainiest Company’ went to Davy Stockbrokers and Abu Media were runners up.

All set for Esker Festival Day

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

Sunday July 10 is Esker Festival Day or family activities day. The Esker Festival Day has two aims. The first is to provide a day of entertainment for families, friends, helpers and benefactors.

Thissideup Acrobatics’ ‘eye-popping and graceful show’

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

In recent years Galway Arts Festival audiences have been wowed by the circus skills and acrobatic brilliance of Australia’s Circa company but this year Melbourne’s Thissideup Acrobatics are set to emulate their compatriots with their much-acclaimed Controlled Falling Project.

Galway Arts Festival and NUIG announce new partnership

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

Galway Arts Festival and NUI Galway announced details of a new partnership, whereby the university will support the festival through development of the Festival Volunteer Programme and Selected, a new artist development strand.

Respiratory physician joins hospital cystic fibrosis team

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

The first physician in the west of Ireland dedicated to the treatment of adults with cystic fibrosis has been appointed at Galway University Hospitals [University and Merlin Park].

Three months suspended for criminal damage at asylum accommodation

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

An 24-year-old man, who “lashed out” in frustration causing criminal damage after learning that his asylum application had been refused, was given a three month suspended sentence this week.

Cocktail party at The King’s Head tomorrow to launch bar and menu

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

To celebrate its new cocktail bar and menu, the crew at the King’s Head are throwing a party tomorrow from 9pm.

President leads standing ovation at historic Druid performance

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

President Mary McAleese visited Inis Meain at the weekend to honour a joint invitation made by Druid Theatre and the local sports and entertainment group Coiste Spórt agus Siamsa to attend the staging of Martin McDonagh’s play The Cripple of Inishmaan in the local halla. This first staging on location marked the culmination of an extensive five-month tour of Ireland and the USA.

Fine for man who became violent at Garda station

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

A 47-year-old Sligo man, who after being released from custody became extremely abusive and violent at Galway Garda Station before urinating on the wall outside, was fined €550 this week.

Joseph Burke with an address at Achonry, Ballymoate, Co Sligo, appeared at Galway District Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to public order offences including being intoxicated, failing to comply with Garda directions, and disorderly conduct on November 14 2010.

Monivea man charged with dealing €1,800 worth of cannabis

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

A Monivea man accused of being in possession of cannabis valued at €1,800 for the purpose of sale and supply has been further remanded on continuing bail.

Locals appeal for support for Turloughmore playground project

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

A major community effort is underway in Turloughmore to provide the local children with a state of the art playground, and funding support from local people is needed.

Galway Garden Festival set to rock the castle walls — again

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

Galway has a multiplicity of festivals, all honed over the years into something special. But none of these made the instant impact that the Galway Garden Festival did when it was inaugurated last year, over two days of differing climatic conditions at the beautifully-restored Claregalway Castle.

Galway student wins major Engineers Ireland award

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

NUI Galway student Fiona Griffin has won first prize in the Engineers Ireland Level 8 Innovative Student Engineer Awards 2011, for her pioneering design of a revolutionary heart valve.

Brigit’s Garden fire spectacular this Saturday

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

Brigit’s Garden will celebrate mid-summer with fire, theatre, rhythm and fun at Splanc! an interactive fire spectacular this Saturday from 7.30 to 11.30pm.

award for Galway radio producer

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

Galway-based independent radio producer Mary Owens has won a silver prize at the prestigious New York International Awards for her innovative series celebrating Ireland’s maritime song tradition. The Sea in Song was broadcast by RTÉ Lyric FM and funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.

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