Man charged with possession of replica handgun for Mervue bookies robbery

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

A man charged with possessing a replica handgun and a knuckle duster with the intention that they be used to intimidate or cause injury in the course of a robbery at a Mervue bookmakers has been remanded in custody with consent to bail.

Shoplifters sentenced for planned ‘onslaught’ on Galway

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

“A well executed and planned onslaught on Galway city,” was how a district court judge described the actions of two Athlone women who dared to target 11 different shops stealing more than €3,600 worth of goods.

Westside Arts Festival

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

The community based Westside Arts Festival gets underway next week. The festival aims to celebrate the community and spirit of Westside through the arts. It will take place from Friday July 23 to Sunday July 25 with

O’Flaherty condemns council’s ‘staggering’ and ‘exorbitant’ landscaping costs

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

Landscaping the open space between Forthill Cemetery and Lough Atalia Bridge cost the Galway City Council €23,540, a sum which has been branded as “staggering” and “exorbitant”.

Noeline Kavanagh - wild hunts and the power of imagination

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

A giant boy will be running through the streets of Galway, with a butterfly net in his hand, trying to catch a minotaur, a wolf, and other giant and wonderful beasts.

Schoolwear Value at The Schoolwear Centre

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

When shopping for school uniforms parents need to be assured that they are getting the best of quality at the very best prices. This is indeed what parents can expect from the Schoolwear Centre in Liosbán, Galway and at Chapel Lane, Tuam.

Schoolwear is its business and its staff are dedicated to assisting each and every customer in the friendliest manner. It can be stressful shopping when parents have a few children so the store is completely child friendly and of course there is free parking right outside making shopping ultra convenient.

Exploring nature at Coole Park

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

With summer in full swing Coole Park is offering guided walks on Sunday afternoons, and children's nature activities each Wednesday afternoon during July and August.

Table quiz in Lohans to help hardy swimmers raise funds for local cancer charity

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

A table quiz will be held in Lohans Bar, Salthill on Sunday July 18 at 9pm in aid of the Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim 2010.

Man drops trousers and exposes himself to gardai, court hears

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

Keeping trousers securely fastened on a night out is the lesson learnt by a young Athlone man who was fined for exposing himself to a patrol car.

Book fair for Galway Rape Crisis Centre

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

A bring and buy book fair is to be held in aid of the Galway Rape Crisis Centre on Saturday July 17 in Kelly’s Bar in Bridge Street from 10.30am. With children’s activities and readings, the day promises to be an original and fun day out for everybody.

Opportunities await for Galway job seekers

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

Jobseekers in Galway could gain valuable digital skills and work experience within local businesses, thanks to a new initiative.

Chambers of Commerce and further education institutions throughout Ireland are involved, including Galway Technical Institute and Galway Chamber of Commerce. The project is being run as part of the Labour Market Activation Fund 2010, funded by the Department of Education and Skills, and the European Social Fund.

Worried parents take to the streets to protest over ‘devastating’ cuts

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Hundreds of parents, carers, service users, families and friends took to the streets yesterday (Wednesday) to protest over budgetary cuts to the Brothers of Charity Services.

No further cuts at Brothers of Charity after meeting

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

In late news at time of going to press (Wednesday evening) it has emerged that respite services provided by the Brothers of Charity in Galway are to remain at previous levels.

Ipsos/MRBI did not undertake FF poll

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Top market research firm Ipsos MRBI has confirmed that it did not carry out the internal poll on the Galway West constituency which has been circulated in Galway in the last two weeks.

The poll which was allegedly commissioned by Fianna Fail was reported extensively last week, but Ipsos MRBI has said it did not play any part in its commission.

Galway artists unveil ambitious proposal for major new arts centre

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Galway could become the location for one of Ireland’s major contemporary visual arts centres, one which would have the power to attract major international exhibitions, if a new proposal receives political and financial support in the city.

Local residents seek to turn overgrown waste ground into community facility

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

A vacant area behind the Henry Street, St Joseph’s Avenue, and St John’s Terrace areas is being turned into an amenity area for local residents.

Ó Brolcháin lashes Fine Gael over ‘irresponsible approach’ to planning

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

By opposing both investigations into planning practices in Galway and the regulation of quarries, Fine Gael has learned “nothing from the excesses of the Celtic Tiger era”.

NUI Galway Summer Festival kicks off next week

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

The NUI Galway Summer Festival starts next Wednesday and runs until Thursday July 22, featuring a feast of theatre shows, music, and exhibitions, which are open to the public.

Places still available for Gaeltacht day courses

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Gaelnua is offering one more Gaeltacht Day Course this year for Galway primary and secondary students to attend between July 26 and August 12.

Woman sentenced for stealing money from boyfriend’s account

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

A district court judge was left in utter disbelief after hearing the exploits of a 22-year-old woman adept at “extracting money from foolish Irish men”.

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