Attendance at UHG’s A&E department up by 22 per cent over Christmas

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

The number of people attending the emergency department of University Hospital Galway rose by 22 per cent during the Christmas period.

Councillors are being ‘muzzled’ says Cameron

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

“Pro-active councillors” are being “muzzled” by the “right wing coalition” in the Galway City Council who are trying to prevent important motions from getting onto the agenda for council meetings.

New Year’s honours for Cases at wine awards

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

Galway’s Cases Wine Warehouse has been named the Best Wine Warehouse in Ireland in the annual Sunday Business Post Wine Awards announced this week.

Assault accused refused bail

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

A Galway man charged with the serious assault of a man in the city centre last week has been refused bail and further remanded in custody.

Sea Road tourism boss honoured by Killarney Chamber of Commerce

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

A Galway man who is the vice president of a major German tourism organisation was given a special honour by the Mayor of Killarney recently.

Government funding for council is larger than expected

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

The Galway City Council is to receive a provisional general purpose allocation of €8,512,430 from the Department of the Environment - €560,000 more than was expected.

Advertiser staff mourn passing of their colleague Felicity Stewart

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

She was the kind of person who, once encountered, was never forgotten. People who had met her only briefly would say to me; “How’s your friend Felicity?” Tall, attractive, a dynamic individual, Felicity Stewart made an immediate impact; her colourful personality displayed not only in her choice of flamboyant clothing but so, too, her hair was always changing colour from natural pale red to a variety of bottled shades.

Get children vaccinated against measles, urges HSE

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

The HSE West has reiterated its appeal to parents to make sure their children are vaccinated against measles in the wake of an outbreak of the condition in Co Galway towards the end of last year.

Some 22 cases of the infection - which is most common in children aged one to four years who have not been immunised - were reported in people ranging from babies to 21-year-olds by the end of 2009.

Galway Africans to tell stories in Dublin

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

A group of Galway-based African storytellers, who go under the name Once Upon a Time Tellers, have been invited to play one of Ireland’s oldest storytelling clubs: the Dublin Yarnspinners.

GAAW to join peace vigil at Shannon Airport

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

The Galway Alliance Against War will be joining the monthly vigil which takes place at Shannon Airport on the second Sunday of every month from 2pm to 3pm.

Conneely refuses to apologise to council official over remarks at meeting

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

City Hall is demanding an apology from Fine Gael councillor Pádraig Conneely for remarks he made about a senior official. However the outspoken councillor remains unrepentant.

Galway Cathedral to get new public toilets

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

Funding has been made available for new public toilets at the Galway Cathedral through the Galway City Council budget.

Tougher sentencing needed to deter burglars says Fahey

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

Automatic jail sentences must be introduced for the criminals involved in the spate of burglaries in Galway city and county in recent months, some of which “have been quite vicious”.

Carbon levy will help less well off have warmer homes says Ó Brolcháin

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

The carbon levy, introduced in Budget 2010, is not just about reducing our dependency on fossil fuels, it is also about ensuring the poorest in our society have comfortable, warmer, homes.

Man arrested after trying to get lift in patrol car

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

While most people prefer to stay out of a patrol car one 25-year-old man was so in need of a lift during Christmas celebrations that he drunkenly asked gardai for a lift, and when that was refused he grabbed the car handles to try to get in, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Council must repair Ballyloughane Road ‘immediately’ says O’Flaherty

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

The Ballyloughane Road is “nothing short of a disgrace” and repairs and reinstatement works must be carried out “immediately”, particularly in the area where new apartments are being built.

Galway engineers urged to get post primary students interested in maths to address science deficit

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

Education and Science Minister Batt O’Keeffe has issued a “call-to-arms” to rally volunteer engineers to visit Galway schools to enthuse students about maths as part of Engineers Week 2010.

Second annual wedding fair at the Westwood

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

The popular four-star Westwood Hotel in Galway will host its second annual Weddings At The Westwood wedding fair on Sunday January 31 from 2pm to 6pm. The afternoon is a must for engaged couples who have booked or are considering booking the hotel for their wedding reception.

Ecumenical service for Week of Prayer

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

Oak House Inter-Church Christian Fellowship, in conjunction with the Redemptorist Community, Esker, Athenry, is holding an ecumenical service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at the Redemptorist Monastery, Esker, on Friday January 22.

Communion dresses at fantastic prices at The Schoolwear Centre

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

It’s that time of the year when parents and their daughters are out searching for that very special dress for their First Communion day. The Schoolwear Centre in Galway and Tuam feel that customers will find that special dress at great prices at their stores.

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