Extradition bid begins for priest charged with raping child after Galway funeral

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

A Catholic priest living in Indiana is facing possible extradition to Ireland on charges of child sex abuse, including the rape of a child after the funeral of the child’s father in Galway more than 40 years ago.

Man who stole flowers on St Valentine’s Day jailed for Post office fraud

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

A Galway man who tried to make a €200 profit at a post office by handing in a doctored social welfare slip, and who stole a bunch of flowers on Valentine’s Day, was sentenced to a total of five months this week.

Mill St pipe bomb duo to be sentenced

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Two men who had been found in possession of a pipe bomb, a discovery which led to the evacuation of Galway Garda station earlier this year, pleaded guilty yesterday and will now face sentencing.

South Galway parents angry over loss of school dental service

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Parents of primary school children in south Galway are up in arms over what they say is the absence of a school dental service in the Loughrea, Portumna, Woodford, Gort areas.

Eyre Square Centre shopping extravaganza for charity

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

The Eyre Square Centre presents its annual pre-Christmas shopping extravaganza in aid of 16 local charities and not for profit organizations, on Friday November 27 from 6pm to 9.30pm.

Beggar gets suspended sentence for obstruction and abuse of garda

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

A beggar who wilfully obstructed an elderly wheel-chair bound man and then abused a garda, calling him a “piece of s**t”, received a five month suspended sentence at the Galway District Court this week.

During questioning by Inspector Michael Coppinger, the court heard how Nicolae Tudor denied the practise of intimidating members of the public into giving him money by sticking out his legs and blocking paths. The 24-year-old man with an address at Loughgeorge, Claregalway, also denied refusing to move for an elderly man and to using foul language.

Docklands development is too important to see stalled, says Walsh

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

If the docklands and the proposals to turn it into a major port and harbour area are subjected to an area development plan, the proposal will go the way of the Ardaun - a noble plan the city is still waiting to see become a reality.

Renmore pitches to be named after Pat Nolan

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

The sports pitches in Renmore are to be named after local man Pat Nolan, the original owner of the land, for his contribution to life in Ballyloughane and the Renmore area.

Councillors agreed to support the name change at Monday’s city council meeting.

Man sneaks into bedroom to sexually assault female friend, court hears

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

A Galway man who sneaked into the bedroom of a childhood friend and sexually assualted her has been certified as a sex offender and remanded on continuing bail to await sentencing.

Jobs boost as Blarney, Meadows & Byrne and Lir team up in landmark Merchants Road building

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

The Old McDonagh’s Building on Merchants Road will have new life breathed into it from today when Blarney Woollen Mills team up with Meadows & Byrne and the Lir Chocolate Café to open in the landmark premises.

Bareroot trees and hedging at Keanes Garden Centre, Kilcolgan

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Now that the bareroot season has started, it is time to avail of the special offers available at Keane’s Garden Centre, Kilcolgan.

Irish Times editor to speak at NUIG

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Geraldine Kennedy, editor of The Irish Times, will deliver a public lecture to the Moore Institute in NUI, Galway on Thursday November 26 at 6.10pm.

Galway Advertiser charity coffee morning for local charities

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

The Galway Advertiser will hold a charity coffee morning in it’s offices in Eyre Square on Thursday next November 19 from 11am to 1pm

The coffee morning will raise funds for Croí (The West of Ireland Cardiology Foundation), The Galway Hospice, and Autism Ireland.

Cope launches Christmas Shine A Light campaign

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Cope is calling on the people of Galway to 'Shine A Light' this Christmas through the darkness of isolation affecting people in the city.

Former John F Kennedy aide to deliver business workshop in Galway

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Frank Maguire, the former communications consultant to US presidents John F Kennedy and Lyndon B Johnson, will host a major workshop in Galway outlining innovative approaches to making business work in these difficult times.

Youth who assaulted man with bottle warned to behave

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

A young teen who assaulted a man with a glass bottle in an unprovoked attack last year has been warned that if he steps one foot out of line while out on bail the judge will be waiting for him.

Galway & Aran Lifeboat benefit concert

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Dessie O’Halloran, the Inishbofin Ceili Band, and singer-songwriter Luan Parle are just somde of the acts who will perform at next week’s Galway & Aran Lifeboat benefit concert.

Galway & Aran Lifeboat benefit concert

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Dessie O’Halloran, the Inishbofin Ceili Band, and singer-songwriter Luan Parle are just somde of the acts who will perform at next week’s Galway & Aran Lifeboat benefit concert.

Brian Cody comes to Galway

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Kilkenny have broken Galway hearts many times over the years but Galway have also damaged the Black and Amber, including when they beat them in both the 2001 and 2005 All-Ireland hurling semi-finals.

Sheridan's to host charity Christmas Wine Evening

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Sheridans on the Docks will host a Christmas Wine Evening this Monday at 7pm and all proceeds from the event will go to Crumlin Children’s Hospital.

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