HSE and INO urged to resolve ongoing dispute at Portiuncula Hospital

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

Concerned councillors urged both sides to get together to try to resolve the ongoing dispute involving five nurse managers at Portiuncula Hospital which has reached “crisis” point.

Ex-taxi driver fined for theft of trailer

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

An ex-taxi driver who stole a trailer from its owner’s driveway in the middle of the night was fined €750 at Galway District Court last Monday.

Councillors condemn decision to centralise medical card processing in Dublin

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

Angry councillors lashed out this week at the decision to centralise the processing of medical cards in Dublin and called for its immediate reversal.

Members of the HSE’s Regional Health Forum West, which met this week at Merlin Park Hospital, said removing the service from Galway was an affront to the integrity of the local community welfare officers who previously operated it.

Three big birthdays at Merlin Park next week

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

The Galway University Hospitals Arts Trust will celebrate three very special birthdays at Merlin Park Hospital this weekend.

Man threatens to kill garda when he gets out, court hears

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

A Galway man who threatened to kill a garda when he got out of jail has been remanded in custody to appear at Harristown District Court tommorrow.

GMIT hotel school to host open evening

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

The Hotel School at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) is holding an open evening next Tuesday, March 31, for school leavers and anyone interested in a career in the hospitality, retail, and tourism industry.

Two out of control’ women warned to behave or face jail

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

Two women who were “totally out of control” abusing staff and gardai at a city centre pub after being directed to leave the premises have been warned that if they appear in court again they will end up in jail.

‘Roadmap’ is crucial for Galway’s future development says Fahey

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

A ‘roadmap’ outlining what Galway should look like in 2030 is “crucial” if Galway is to become “Europe’s most attractive waterfront city” over the next 20 years, according to Galway West TD Frank Fahey.

Action needs to be taken on vacant houses says Walsh

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

There are 118 vacant houses in Galway city and of these 36 were turned down when offered to people on the housing waiting list while 11 needed ‘major refurbishment’.

The figures come from the Galway City Council’s Housing Progress Report for December 2008 which was due to be discussed at Monday’s city council meeting.

Divided views emerge over new Art House cinema for Galway

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

There has been a positive welcome for the news that final approval has been given to the €4.4 million project to provide an Art House cinema for Galway. However one local election candidate said the move “prioritises film buffs ahead of families and children”.

Student gets Probation Act for theft of newspapers

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

A student who took a stack of newspapers as part of a Rag Week practical joke has been given the benefit of the Probation Act.

Major meeting of EU liberals to take place in Galway

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

Former EU president Pat Cox will address next week’s extraordinary group meeting of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe, which will be held in Galway.

Newcastle student to pay €700 for flower pot attack on car

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

A criminal damage attack on a car which began with a flower pot being thrown on the bonnet caused €1,400 worth of damage, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Watch out for fake twenties, warn gardai

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

Shopkeepers and general members of the public are asked to be vigilant in relation to a large quantity of counterfeit €20 notes, which are currently in circulation in the city.

Clarenbridge to welcome in summertime with new farmers’ and crafts market

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

In an effort to cast off the gloom of this tough winter, Clarinbridge villiage have been busy planning for a new Farmers & Crafts market starting this Sunday March 29, the day summertime begins.

Community groups sought to make documentaries

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

Community, voluntary, and social groups in Galway city and county are being sought by The Galway Film Centre to make a documentary at no cost to their group.

Gardai hunt St Patrick’s Day assailants

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

Gardai in Galway are looking for information on an assault and robbery which took plac eon St Patrick’s Day.

Tickets selling fast for award-winning Compántas Lir production of classic play

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

Tickets are selling fast for the award winning production of the classic play Johnny Belinda which will be staged at the Town Hall Theatre at the end of next week.

Brown Thomas makes it a Mother’s Day to remember for Pauline and Sophie

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

To celebrate mums everywhere, Brown Thomas Galway gave one deserving mum and her daughter the chance to reinvent their look and be pampered for the whole day.

Ros na Rún seeks fresh acting talent

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

Fancy being in a soap rather than just watching it? Have the cúpla focail and a burning ambition to act? Well, now’s your chance as Ros na Rún, one of Ireland’s most popular drama series, is now on the look out for talented gaeilgeoirs to join the cast for the upcoming 14th season.

With dramatic and exciting storylines in the pipeline, the producers are looking for an actor to fill the role of a womanising character who causes uproar when he works his charm on the female population of Ros na Rún.

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