Mary McEvoy to launch new book in Charlie Byrne’s

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

Mary McEvoy, one of Ireland’s best-loved actresses, will launch her first book How The Light Gets In, in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop on Tuesday April 26 at 6.30pm.

Family of psychiatric patient upset at what they term change in admission policy

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

The family of a psychiatrically ill patient who had to queue for hours at University Hospital Galway’s A&E department before being admitted were “very upset” at what they termed the change in admission policy for such patients, according to the chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum.

Cúirt defies recession with boost in attendances

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

Despite the perilous economic state of the country, the Cúirt International Festival of Literature proved recession proof, experiencing a major boost in audience attendances this year.

‘Viciousness’ towards gardai, judiciary, and solicitors on the rise, says judge

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

The aggression and violence shown in court towards members of the gardai, the judiciary, and solicitors is on the rise, according to a district court judge who said she has seen more “viciousness” in the last few months than in all her 17 years on the bench.

Sinn Féin 1916 commemorations

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

Sinn Fein will hold a series of commemorations in Galway city and county to this Sunday to mark the 94th anniversary of the 1916 Rising.

The main Galway city commemoration will take place at the Liam Mellows statue in Eyre Square at 3pm. The Sinn Féin nominee for the Seanad, Trevor Ó Clochartaigh, will be the main speaker.

Benetton opens at Anthony Ryan’s

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

Benetton lovers will be delighted to learn that a new look store has opened at Anthony Ryans in Shop Street.

City museum to get major makeover

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

The Galway City Museum will be getting a floor-by-floor makeover of all its exhibition spaces, in advance of a major loan of artefacts from the National Museum of Ireland.

The museum will close to the public from this Saturday to allow for the redevelopment works and will re-open in early June to showcase a major exhibition on Galway from prehistoric to modern times.

Gannet Fishmongers: one little fish went to the market...

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

Galway is a port city and has access to fresh fish throughout the year, and Galway has another asset in the person of Stephane Griesbach. He came here from France in 1997. He had firsthand experience of the fishmarkets in France and, on his arrival here he worked his way up through salmon farming and fish wholesaling and learnt the industry the hard way.

Burglar tells judge she should be shot during violent court outburst

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

A Rahoon man who, during a sudden and unexpected outburst in court told a district court judge that she should be shot when it was revealed he lied about engaging with the probation services, will now serve an extra four months in jail.

Three year ban for man found walking away from crash

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

A Tuam man was given a three year disqualification from driving after he pleaded guilty to drink driving after he was found walking away from his van which he had crashed at the side of the road. Garda Michelle Nolan told the court that she was on patrol on September 15 2010 when she found a van crashed on the Ballindine Road outside of Claremorris. She went on to say that she found Christopher Lally of Abbeyknockmoy, Tuam, Co Galway walking on the road a short time later. Who admitted to her that he had been drinking, she arrested him and he provided a urine sample which returned a reading of 107 mlg per 100ml of urine. Judge Mary Devins convicted and fined Lally €500 and disqualified him from driving for three years

Gairmscoil Mhuire Athenry Annual Golf Am Am

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

The Parents Association of Gairmscoil Mhuire Athenry (Vocational School) in conjunction with the staff is once again hosting its popular Golf Am Am.

Kill the quangos

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

A recent study says that there are more than 800 quasi autonomous non governmental agencies, or Quangos to you and me in existence spending in excess of €13 billion a year. That nobody can be sure of the exact number is an indictment of their management.

Galway seminar on human rights in Colombia

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

Colombia’s 40-year internal armed conflict has resulted in widespread violations of human rights and international humanitarian law.

Man receives twenty one months for crime spree

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

A County Clare man who during a three-day spree of crime stole a vehicle during a burglary only to crash it into a wall, and had been found in possession of property taken during an “opportunistic” burglary at a city centre hostel, received a 21 month sentence at Galway District Court this week.

Troubled teenager pleads guilty to burglary and car theft

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

A teenager, described in court has someone who had “slipped through the system”, pleaded guilty to offences which include burglary and the theft of a car and has been further remanded into custody for possible sentencing.

Seanad voting deadline approaches

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

Galwegians eligible to vote on the NUI panel in the Seanad Éireann elections must post their votes as soon as possible to arrive at the NUI offices in Dublin by 11am on Wednesday April 27.

Way of the Cross in the Good Shepherd parish

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

Tomorrow at 2pm, the way of the cross will be acted out by a cast from the community of the Good Shepherd parish in the children's playground. The event will take place in Doughiska Park, at the rear of Merlin Woods new school, on Doughiska Road.

Filipino Community charity concert for Japan

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

Galway’s Filipino Community will be holding a charity concert in the Menlo Park Hotel at 6pm on Saturday April 30.

People urged to take part in city walk and raise funds for suicide charity

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

Hundreds of people are expected to take to the streets of Galway on Sunday May 15 to raise funds for a local charity with the twin aims of supporting the suicide bereaved and helping prevent suicide.

Connemara Photo Society exhibition

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

THE CONNEMARA Photo Society will open its inaugural exhibition this evening at 6.30pm at Bridge Street, Clifden.

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