Taxi driver fined after queue skipping row at rank

Thu, May 21, 2009

A taxi driver who denied causing an argument at a rank in Eyre Square over queue skipping and claimed that he had been discriminated against was convicted and fined €500 at Galway District Court this week.

Fianna Fáil candidates launch ambitious vision for city

Thu, May 21, 2009

The restoration of a healthy relationship between councillors and council officials, positioning Galway as a leader in the alternative energy sector, integrating the city’s diverse communities, and completing the Galway City Outer Bypass are Fianna Fáil’s priorities for the next Galway City Council.

Petrol thief had number plate covered in shaving foam, court hears

Thu, May 21, 2009

A “total picture of utter lawlessness” was how a district court judge described the actions of a homeless man who was jailed for driving into a petrol station with the number plates covered by shaving foam and stealing more than €100 worth of petrol.

Woodquay used as ‘stomping ground’ for stealing cars, court hears

Thu, May 21, 2009

A man who stole a €400 bottle of wine, attempted to evade arrest by jumping into a river, and used Woodquay as his “stomping ground” to steal cars has been sentenced to 13 months in jail.

More commuter woes as bus routes face chop

Thu, May 21, 2009

Commuters in Galway are to face reduced bus services and many will be forced to turn to other modes of transport as Bus Eireann have confirmed that they are to axe several routes.

New orienteering facility to open in Merlin Woods

Thu, May 21, 2009

Galway city families are set to benefit from a new orienteering facility in Merlin Woods, Merlin Park, and which will be open to the public towards the end of the summer.

Paint stripper poured on motorbike during family dispute, court told

Thu, May 21, 2009

A man who was found to be nearly four times over the legal limit after fleeing the scene of a traffic accident and who poured paint stripper over a motorbike during a family dispute has been sentenced to seven months in jail and disqualifed for six years.

Seamus Quirke Road traffic plan must be allowed to proceed, says Higgins

Thu, May 21, 2009

Galway city will suffer from the cuts to the proposed traffic plan for Seamus Quirke Road, repairs at Wolfe Tone Bridge, and the reduction of the Traffic Management Grant.

Interested in learning Irish?

Thu, May 21, 2009

Conradh na Gaeilge will be running a new session of intensive Irish language classes to suit beginners, refreshers, and intermediate level at Club Árus na nGael.

Top city salon Shelly’s glams up

Thu, May 21, 2009

The glamorous fashionistas of Galway queued up at The Dail bar last Wednesday to avail of free manicures and discounted treatment vouchers, all courtesy of Shelly’s Health and Beauty, Abbeygate Street.

Ganley alleges existence of orchestrated campaign against his posters

Thu, May 21, 2009

Thousands of election posters belonging to Libertas leader and Ireland North West EU candidate Declan Ganley have been disappearing, only to be replaced with posters of other candidates.

GTI to launch art and design student exhibition today

Thu, May 21, 2009

The much-anticipated end of year student art and design Exhibition at Galway Technical Institute will take place today (Thursday) at 7pm. Students of the art portfolio preparation, furniture making and design, fashion design, and interior design further education courses will display their paintings, drawings, sculptures, furniture, garments, and interior design portfolios. The exhibition will showcase the creativity, talent, and innovative ideas for which GTI students are renowned.

Subway thief gets extra six months

Thu, May 21, 2009

A man who stole a mobile phone and cigarettes from the kitchen area of Subway and attempted to steal cars in Ballybane had an extra six months added to a sentence already being served.

Ballymoneen Road must be widened now, demands Lyons

Thu, May 21, 2009

The Ballymoneen Road is no wider that 12 feet in some places meaning two vehicles are barely able to pass each other while pedestrians risk their lives because there are no footpaths.

City car dealer slams Greens as irresponsible

Thu, May 21, 2009

Car sales are down 65 per cent, the economy is struggling, and more cars than ever are being imported , but local specialist car dealers Cunningham Higgins say that the Green Party are to blame for at least 50 per cent of this fall..

Cut Renmore grass, says O’Flaherty

Thu, May 21, 2009

Renmore residents are complaining that the grass in their area is not being cut and that in some places it is more than two foot high and looks very unsightly.

A happy medium as leading psychic comes to town

Thu, May 21, 2009

The country’s most exceptional medium will visit the Town Hall Theatre on June 9, with amazingly accurate messages from loved ones who have died. It’s not creepy or kooky, mysterious or spooky.

Really feel the heat with Galway

Thu, May 21, 2009

The summer temperature may be rising but if you want real healing heat then the new Galway Hot Yoga centre in Briarhill is the place to go.

Galway non-national voters’ chance to meet the candidates

Thu, May 21, 2009

Galway’s Eastern European, African, and Asian communities are entitled to vote in the Local Elections on June 5 and next week they will have an opportunity to meet the candidates.

Naughton warns of accident ‘black spot’

Thu, May 21, 2009

There is no stop sign on the Cappagh Road leading onto the Barna Road junction because it was knocked down in an accident, and accidents on this road are far too frequent.

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