Fahey calls for outright ban on head shops
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
An outright ban on the operation of head shops and their products should be given serious consideration, that is according to Galway West Fianna Fail TD Frank Fahey.
Read more ...Work begins on JCI Galway City and County Tourist Guide
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Work has commenced on the JCI Galway City and County Tourist Guide for 2010, which is celebrating its 43rd year, and is an ideal platform for businesses to reach the thousands of visitors to the west in the summer months.
Read more ...Galwaywoman who died in Africa to be buried tomorrow
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
The body of a young Galway woman discovered in Cameroon almost a week ago, was flown home to Ireland yesterday.
Salthill native and sports injury practioner Laura Thornton, who was aged 32, was on a three week holiday in the Cameroon capital of Yaounde when she suddenly collapsed on January 2 after experiencing breathing difficulties. Ms Thornton, who ran a sports treatment and massage business in Galway city, had been trekking in the jungle with friends.
Read more ...Slips on ice see local hospital admissions double, reveals HSE
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
The HSE is counting the cost of the Big Freeze with a large number of hospitals reporting increases of up to 70 per cent in the number of people presenting with fractures recently.
Read more ...Irish NGO appeals for aid and volunteers to rebuild Haiti
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Irish based international NGO Haven is calling on Galway people to volunteer to build houses for Haitian families experiencing extreme poverty. The organisation, which works to provide houses and community development schemes in the impoverished country, will hold a meeting in Galway this evening (Thursday). The group has also appealed for donations to help stricken communities following this week’s devastating earthquake in Haiti.
Read more ...Anglo lent millions to Galway businessmen for New York properties
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
An investigation into the loan dealings of Anglo Irish Bank during the height of the boom has revealed that hundreds of millions of dollars was provided to some of Ireland’s wealthiest people, including Galway businessmen, to buy luxury apartments in New York.
According to a report in a national paper yesterday an examination of loans issued by the bank over three years ago revealed that potentially hundreds of millions was lent to well-known business men in order to snap up exclusive properties in Manhattan and other upmarket areas of New York. However, some borrowers have been hit by slumping prices since the economic downturn.
Read more ...Yorkshire racecourse awards scholarship in honour of tragic jockey Jamie Kyne
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
The young Claregalway jockey who lost his life in a house fire in the UK last year is to be remembered with a scholarship from a UK racecourse.
Read more ...Galway photographer features in major photography magazine
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Black & White Photography, one of the world’s leading photography magazines is featuring work by Galway photographer Adrian Megahey in its latest edition.
Read more ...Digital research institute announces €400,000 Enterprise of the Future project
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
The Digital Enterprise Research Institute at NUI Galway has announced a three-year Enterprise of the Future technology project, supported by Cisco.
Read more ...Digital research institute announces €400,000 Enterprise of the Future project
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
The Digital Enterprise Research Institute at NUI Galway has announced a three-year Enterprise of the Future technology project, supported by Cisco.
Read more ...NUI Galway joins forces with COPE to benefit vulnerable people
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
A local university and charity have joined forces to benefit some of the most vulnerable and isolated people in Galway.
Read more ...Criminal Assets Bureau permitted to sell Galway home
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
A Galway criminal has had the dubious honour of being the first person to have a Galway home seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau.
The house was one of four seized by the CAB in the High Court on Tuesday.
Read more ...Parents urged not to be complacent about swine flu risks to children
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Parents are being warned not to be complacent about the risks of swine flu because rates among children are still “extremely high”.
Read more ...New Inn mummers festival kicks off at end of month
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
The annual New Inn Mummers Festival, which was postponed because of the bad weather, will now be staged at the New Inn Leisure Centre on Saturday January 23.
Read more ...Poor Clares hold public celebration to mark completion of newly refurbished extern convent
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
The Poor Clares sisters will mark their return to their newly refurbished extern convent this weekend with a public celebration.
Read more ...Conneely won’t be ‘doing an Iris-like apology’ for anyone
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Disgraced Unionist politician Iris Robinson may have said “I am so, so sorry,” following the recent revelations about her teenage lover and alleged soliciting of funds, but Pádraig Conneely will not be following her lead.
The Galway City Council’s director of services for transportation and infrastructure Ciarán Hayes recently demanded a public apology from the outspoken Fine Gael councillor over remarks he made at a city council meeting in November.
Read more ...Parents must move fast to avail of free pre-school year
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Children born between February 2 2005 and June 30 2006 are eligible for a free pre-school place (ECCE Scheme) from January – June 2010.
Read more ...Calls to Childline almost doubled in past year
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Calls to Childline volunteers in Galway almost doubled in the past year. The charity’s local representatives answered 950 calls per week in 2009 compared to 500 in 2008.
Read more ...It’s time to put people before conservation areas, says McCormack
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
The proposed New Road R336 Barna to Rosamhíl road does not have to go through people’s houses or through their private land, especially not when there are other solutions available.
Read more ...New NCT measures aim to tame boy racers says Fahey
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Measures cracking down on window tinting and exhaust manipulation are being introduced to the NCT test this year as part of an effort to crack down on boy racers.
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