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A defendant described in court as “a very nice young girl” was given a chance when she appeared before Galway District Court charged with stealing candles to the value of €338 from Home Store & More.

A PORTUMNA-based man who has 90 previous convictions, 59 of which were committed while he was on bail, had another bail application objected to by Gardaí when he was brought before Ballinasloe District Court on theft charges.

A JUDGE has issued a severe warning as to the consequences of a drugs conviction on a young person’s record which could impact future travel, education and career ambitions even before the obvious health implications are considered.

There is a cyclical nature to the life of a town or city that is fascinating to monitor from afar. When I say afar, I mean in terms of time. There is nothing like a dollop of wisdom, hindsight and context to bring meaning to any aspect of our lives that we may choose to revisit from time to time. Perhaps this is why I love local news, the humanity of it, the rawness, the pomp and the circumstance; the stories and events that are important because of their grandiosity; or their relevance because the stakes are so low.

Aughrismore, Claddaghduff — €240,000

THE OVER The Edge readings are back! Covid-19 has prevented the city's popular literary institution from taking place in the city library, but Digital technology is facilitating its return next month.

Local Independent Deputy, Denis Naughten, has called on the Government to immediately activate financial assistance schemes for farmers, families and businesses impacted upon by the serious flooding within the Shannon basin.

Study seeks people who experienced medical GP errors

Galway city councillors have raised concerns whether enough is being done to tackle offences committed by cyclists in the city.

A Ballyhaunis-based councillor outlined this week the harrowing experiences that a number of recent burglary victims in his area have reported to him in recent months.