USC review must undo real hardship says Nolan
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
The universal social charge is a tax “pure and simple” for which the public sees no benefits in return, only more hardship, and it must be addressed by the new Government.
This is the view of Labour Galway West TD Derek Nolan who was speaking about taxation and the universal social charge in his maiden speech in Dáil Éireann.
Read more ...Jobs boost as Avaya announces seventy five new posts
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
Galway received a significant employment boost on Tuesday when Avaya announced it is creating 75 new positions at their offices in Mervue Business Park. The jobs are part of the company’s new Customer Experience Centre, which opened with a special ribbon cutting ceremony by Michael Bayer, president of Avaya’s field operations in Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Barry O’Leary, CEO of the Industrial Development Authority Ireland.
Read more ...Have some fun at The Barefoot Disco
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
If you enjoy the Funky Seomra events that come to Galway check out The Barefoot Disco, which takes place in the Rowing Club in Woodquay this Saturday from 8pm.
Read more ...Claregalway Poker Classic in aid of Carnmore school
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
A Texas-Holdem poker classic will take place tomorrow night (Friday) in order to raise funds for Carnmore National School.
Read more ...Galway singer to release charity single for GOAL
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
Galway singer-songwriter Martina Flaherty will release her new single ‘Make it Easy’ on Monday April 18 and all proceeds from the single will go to GOAL.
Read more ...Tuam superintendent to investigate Corrib ‘rape comments’ controversy
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
A Garda Superintendent from Tuam Garda Station is to play a pivotal role in an investigation into alledged comments made by three gardai during the arrest of Corrib oil protesters.
Two separate investigations were launched following allegations that a sergeant and two gardai had arrested two women near the Corrib gas pipeline in Mayo and then subsequently joked about threatening to rape and deport one of the women.
Read more ...Animal rights campaigners to protest against Canada’s baby seal slaughter
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
Animal rights campaigners are set to descend on Eyre Square this Saturday to protest against the practise of baby seal slaughter in Canada.
Read more ...Galway Early Music Festival table quiz
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
THE GALWAY Early Music Festival returns from May 19 to 22 and to raise funds for the event there will be a ‘ye olde table quiz’ next week.
Read more ...Three charged with burglary and car theft offences
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
Three Galway youths charged in connection with an alleged burglary and the unauthorised taking of a vehicle have been remanded in custody to appear again at Harristown District Court tomorrow.
The Galway District Court heard on Monday how 20-year-old Michael McDonagh of 19 Sliabh Rua, Ballybane, was arrested on April 3 at 6.54pm and later charged with the alledged offences of possessing certain articles, entering a building with intent to commit an offence, and unauthorised taking of an mpv at Regan’s Bar, Clonboo, on the same date.
Read more ...Michael D gives his backing to Donncha O’Connell Seanad campaign
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
Labour Party president and former Galway West TD Michael D Higgins has given his backing to the Seanad Éireann election campaign of NUIG law lecturer Donncha O’Connell.
Read more ...Consumers warned about dangers of buying medicines on the internet
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
The Galway based president of the Irish Pharmacy Union has warned people about the dangers of buying medicines on the internet.
Darragh O’Loughlin said it appears that the quantities of illegal medicines captured at the point of entry into the country had risen dramatically.
Read more ...Cameron leads Labour to untie the city
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
The election is well over and the posters of grinning candidates gone but the poster ties which held them up are still an eyesore on many lampposts and poles.
Read more ...Man stole clothes to get ticket home
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
Clothes were stolen from a department stores by a man in a desperate bid to sell them to get enough money to get a ticket home, the Galway District Court heard this week.
Read more ...Grealish calls for legislation to protect electrical and furniture business jobs
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
Emergency legislation is urgently needed to protect hundreds of jobs in electrical and furniture businesses across the country.
Read more ...History made as loss assessor sector provides new Insurance Institute president
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
The Insurance Institute of Galway (with a geographical spread from Mayo to Clare and Roscommon/Westmeath to Offaly) is a major player in the development of the institute movement throughout Ireland and noted for its professionalism and dedication to its membership of some 800 people. It is also noted for warmth and hospitality, a simple trait it is still very proud of.
Read more ...Ballinasloe man’s fight to be allowed into State with medicinal cannabis continues
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
A Ballinasloe man with multiple sclerosis could face a further delay in getting permission to return home for family visits while in possession of his palliative medication, which includes cannabis, after a failed complaint bid to the European Ombudsman.
Noel McCullagh (35), who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2006, has made several attempts to gain permission to visit his parents, Michael and Ann, in Ballinasloe, however, the Irish authorities have warned that he would be arrested upon entry for possession of illegal drugs. Mr McCullagh, who has been living in the Netherlands for a number of years and works as a postman with the Royal Dutch Mail, has been prescribed palliative medical products containing cannabis.
Read more ...Galway volunteers needed to support Special Olympics
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
The Special Olympics All Ireland Collection Day takes place on April 15 and as many people as possible are needed to volunteer to be collectors on the day.
Read more ...Carbon May weekender
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
PENDULUM AND Kormac Bakesale will both play Carbon Club in May as part of the Eglinton Street venue’s May Weekender.
Read more ...Eight year road ban and eleven month sentence for drug and drink driving
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
An eight year disqualification and an 11 month prison senstence was imposed on a Ballybane man who drove while under the influence of cannabis and for drink driving and having no insurance just a few months later.
Read more ...Galway farmers warning against AEOS cutbacks
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
Galway farmers from the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmer’s Association (ICSA) have warned the Government against making any cutbacks to the Agri Environment Options Scheme (AEOS) in the wake of rumours that the scheme is near extinction.
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