Aggressive handshake to cost student €300

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

A Westmeath man, who was so insistent on shaking the hand of a taxi driver that he was threatening, has been ordered to pay €300.

Diabetes information booklet launched

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

An information booklet on the management of diabetes in pregnancy aims to promote high quality care and service to women with the condition to ensure the outcome for mother and baby matches that of non-diabetic women.

Learn more about Type 2 diabetes at public meeting

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

A public meeting on Type 2 diabetes will take place at the Maldron Hotel, Oranmore, on Thursday January 28 at 7.45pm.

Creative writing with Celeste Augé

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

GALWAY BASED writer Celeste Augé, who was shortlisted for a Hennessy Literary Award in 2009, will host creative writing classes in the Galway Arts Centre.

Do you want to learn Irish for the New Year?

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

If your ambition for 2010 is to learn Irish, improve, or gain an internationally recognised qualification in the language, then Conradh na Gaeilge has the class for you.

Portiuncula Hospital again scoops ‘Baby Friendly Hospital’ award

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe has again scooped the “Baby Friendly Hospital” award.

Kitt urges Galway to volunteer for Europe

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

Although 2010 is only a week old, plans are already under way to make next year the European Year of Volunteering and Fianna Fáil Galway East TD Micheal Kitt wants the public to get involved.

Research breakthrough could transform face of breast cancer care

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

A breakthrough by NUI Galway based researchers could transform the face of breast cancer care.

Court pays tribute after sudden death of popular solicitor

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

A sportsman, a good family man, and a distinguished lawyer who always put people’s needs first and foremost, these were just some of the heartfelt tributes paid at the Galway courthouse to local solicitor Jarlath McInerney who died following a fall at his home last Saturday.

Bail refused for man charged with dangerous driving causing death

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

A man charged with dangerous driving causing the death of a woman at Oranmore was refused bail when he was brought before Galway District Court on Monday.

Bishop Drennan announces new diocesan appointments

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

Most Reverend Martin Drennan, the Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and the apostolic administrator of Kilfenora, has made the following diocesan appointments with effect from Friday January 1 2010.

Headford man fined for racist attack on taxi

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

A man who kicked and smashed the rear window of a taxi in an attack with a “serious racist undertone” was fined €450 and ordered to pay further compensation.

Alcoholics Anonymous to hold thirty fifth annual convention

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

Alcoholics Anonymous, Galway West will hold its 35th annual convention at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, from January 8 to 10.

Learn which ‘health door’ suits you best

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

The HSE is urging people to become aware of the “various doors” to health services to make it easier to select the most appropriate and quickest way to get advice or help over the festive season.

Bogus fundraising

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

The Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Club states that it has no fundraiser in place at present, as it has come to their attention that people have been collecting in the Knocknacarra area for the club.

New York acting experts take to the stage at NUIG

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

Acting teachers from around the world will visit NUI Galway in January as the university hosts a five-day workshop by the New York-based Michael Chekhov Association (MICHA).

Walk off the plum pudding in Annaghdown and raise funds for Croi

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

Fancy walking off the Christmas excess and raising vital funds for a local charity on St Stephen’s Day?

The annual Annaghdown St Stephen’s Day “Turkey Walk” in aid of local heart charity Croi has grown in popularity over the last number of years.

Sports stars give their cups to Galway

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

The country’s top sports players are coming to Galway with most of the major championship cups to meet fans on behalf of Alan Kerins African Projects.

Detention for man who had knife on Prom

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

A homeless man who was found intoxicated and carrying a knife on the busy promenade in Salthill received seven months detention when he appeared at Galway District Court.

Senator O Brolcháin heralds funds for cash-starved Galway animal charities

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

Senator Niall O Brolcháin announced the award of €50,000 to six Galway animal charities to assist them in their work over the coming year. This is part of an overall package of payments totalling €1,185,000 being made immediately to animal welfare organisations throughout the country to assist in their work in 2010.

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