Obama Nobel Prize a ‘bad joke’ says GAAW

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

There were many raised eyebrows at the decision to award President Barack Obama the Nobel Peace Prize, not least the president himself who said it was “surprising” and that he did not “deserve to be in the company of so many of the transformative figures who’ve been honoured by this prize”.

Jobs lost to Mervue over a ‘technicality’, says Walsh

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

An opportunity to provide three new jobs in Mervue was dealt a blow this week when plans to rezone a site at the Mervue Shopping Centre were opposed over a technicality.

Music at The Ard Ri House

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

There will be music and dancing each night of the weekend in The Ard Ri House hotel, Milltown Road, Tuam.

Higgins calls for safe return of Irish Columban priest kidnapped in the Phillipines

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

The Labour party president Deputy Michael D Higgins has called for the safe release of an Irish priest recently kidnapped in the Mindanao area of the Philippines.

Fahey welcomes High Court decision on bypass

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

The recent decision by the High Court to dismiss two challenges against the Galway City Outer Bypass has been welcomed by Fianna Fáil TD Frank Fahey.

Alcoholic jailed for kicking out at gardai during arrest

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

A woman who suffers from “heavy voluntary alcoholism” has been sentenced to a total of four months in jail for causing disturbances throughout the city including kicking out and attempting to punch gardai during an arrest.

Ex and the city — Mayoman shatters Supermac’s door to ‘re-engage’ with ex, court hears

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

Love conquers all, but the not the doors of Supermac’s which barely withstood an onslaught from a Mayo man who shattered the glass trying to “re-engage” with his ex.

The Galway District Court heard yesterday how “emotional circumstances” led to Sean Dempsey banging on the closed doors of Supermac’s in Eyre Square after spying his ex-girlfriend inside. The 26-year-old with an address at Inishmacatreer, Cross, Co Mayo, was so intent on getting inside to re-connect with his old flame that he shattered the glass of the door causing €400 of damage.

Galway to go ghoulish for city’s Abooo Festival

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

Ghosts, zombies, vampires, demons, Michael Jackson, and all kinds of other strange beings will be taking to the streets of Galway’s ‘Latin Quarter’ on Friday October 30 and Saturday 31 for the city’s first Galway Abooo Hallowe’en Festival.

Hike in student registration fees a real danger warn SU and McNelis

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

Third level fees might not be about to be reintroduced but that does not mean there will not be a hike in registration fees, which will make education more highly expensive than it already is.

Bus Éireann to run trial Carna to Galway service

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

Bus Éireann has agreed to run a Carna to Galway city commuter bus on a trial basis to service workers commuting to the city according to Fianna Fáil Galway West TD Frank Fahey.

Win VIP tickets to the Saw Doctors’ midnight gig at Zhivago

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

To mark the launch of the Best Of The Saw Doctors CD later this month, the band are to play a special once-off midnight gig in Zhivago Records.

Put new school for Colaiste na Coiribe at top of priority list, Education Minister urged

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

A local city councillor is urging Education Minister Batt O’Keeffe to put building a new premises for the Knocknacarra based Irish secondary school Colaiste na Coiribe at the top of his priority list.

Former mayor Cllr Catherine Connolly says the Minister will visit Galway next week and is expected to make an announcement on the matter.

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after St Augustine Street assault

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

The Gardaí at Mill Street are appealing to the public for information which may help them track down two thugs who viscously assaulted a young man who was walking along St Augustine Street on Saturday night.

Compántas Lir holds its Autumn Theatre next week

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

Theatre lovers in the Claregalway Carnmore area are set for a treat next week when Compántas Lir holds its much anticipated Autumn Theatre.

Never mind the bollards — Traffic cone fun lands Oranmore man in jail

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

A young father who abused gardai after swinging traffic cones at his friends and who had been caught driving while disqualified was sentenced to a total of five months at Galway District Court this week.

Get toned at lunchtime

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

Energie fitness for women understands that it can be difficult to find the time to exercise, but by introducing a moderate amount into your daily life, you can significantly improve your overall health, well-being, and quality of life. Not only will you look and feel much better, you will prevent the onset of illnesses such as cancer, and heart disease.

Freedom has relocated

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

Freedom clothing, one of Galway’s trendiest clothing stores, has relocated from the Eyre Square Centre to Lower Abbeygate Street (formerly the Workshop hair studio).

Visit the new premises which now boast an extended range of menswear and womenswear brands. Prorietor Patrick Spelman says we can expect even lower prices across brands such as Diesel, Quiksilver, Bench, Ripcurl, Roxy, Rant and Rave, Drunkn Munky, and Animal. Freedom clothing has many relocating offers such as Diesel jeans for €60, T-shirts from €15, and jeans from €30. With customer service second-to-none, Freedom clothing looks forward to welcoming both new and existing customers. For this weekend only there will be 20 per cent of all stock excluding sales items.

Prayers said for Air Corps pilots after Cornamona crash

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

As an Air Corps plane’s wreckage was being removed from a Connemara mountainside last night heartfelt prayers were being said for the two pilots who tragically lost their lives in a crash which has shocked a local community, family members, and the Defence Forces.

Fair deal information day at The Village

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

The Village Nursing Care Centre will hold an information day in the coming weeks on the new Nursing Home Support Scheme. The scheme, commonly referred to as Fair Deal, was first announced by Minister for Health Mary Harney at the official opening of The Village Nursing Care Centre in February 2006.

Fair deal information day at The Village

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

The Village Nursing Care Centre will hold an information day in the coming weeks on the new Nursing Home Support Scheme. The scheme, commonly referred to as Fair Deal, was first announced by Minister for Health Mary Harney at the official opening of The Village Nursing Care Centre in February 2006.

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