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Higgins condems Taliban executions
Michael D Higgins TD, Labour Party President and Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs, today condemned the execution last Friday of 8 foreign and 2 Afghan aid workers from the aid group International Assistance Mission in Badakshan province of Afghanistan. He said, “The execution for proselytising by the Taliban of such selfless aid workers who were bringing [...]
Man dies in Galway road fatality – collided with ditch
Gardai in Leenane, Co. Galway are investigating a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision which occurred at Glnnagevlagh, Leenane, Co. Galway at 1.15am this morning 11th July 2010. A 43 year old male was pronounced dead at the scene after the car in which he was the sole occupant collided with a ditch. The road [...]
Sligo beat Galway at the Showgrounds
Airtricity League Division One report Sligo Rovers 3 Galway Utd. 0 Game played at the Showgrounds in Sligo Two brilliant first half goals helped Sligo Rovers overcome Galway United in the Connacht derby at The Showgrounds on Friday evening. Joseph Ndo got the ball rolling with a stunning strike from outside the area with 25 [...]
Concerns raised over missing 14 year old
Gardaí at Tallaght are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14 year old Felicia Sandu who has an address on Raheen Avenue, Tallaght, Dublin 24. Felicia, a Romanian National, went missing from her home yesterday, 3rd July 2010. At that time she was wearing blue jeans, a black top, a white cardigan [...]
Labour to continue major campaign to ‘win the west’
The Irish Labour Party say they are continuing to undertake a significant research project in the North and West of the country to identify the major social and economic issues that are impacting at local level across the region. The survey has been carried out over the last four weeks, in cities, towns and villages in [...]
European Court Focus on Galway Road
Independent MEP Marian Harkin has welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court to refer the granting of planning permission for the Galway city outer by-pass road to the European Court of Justice. She said “Bearing in mind how small an area of the SAC is involved it is hoped that logic will prevail and that [...]
Galway organised crime – 9 arrests & 20 premises searched
As part of an ongoing investigation by Gardaí in Galway into organised crime in the Western Region a search and arrest operation was carried out this morning. Gardaí searched twenty premises (both private residences and professional offices) and nine males have been arrested. The operation – Operation Foolscap – is part of an ongoing investigation [...]
Calling NUI Galway Classes of 2000 and 2005
NUI Galway is inviting graduates from the classes of 2000 and 2005 to attend its Reunion BBQ on Saturday, 5 June. The Reunion BBQ will begin at 7pm in the Students’ Union Bar, Áras na Mac Léinn, overlooking the River Corrib. The Reunion will bring together those classes celebrating their 10th and 5th reunions [...]
Infected healthcare worker – Up to 500 patients to be screened for Hepatitis C
In breaking news HSE (Health Service Executive) West confirmed this evening that 457 patients will be shortly be asked to attend for precautionary Hepatitis C screening. This is being done as a result of a diagnosis of Hepatitis C in a healthcare worker who worked at three Irish hospitals in the HSE West area. The healthcare [...]
€102,500 seeks home – Have you the lotto ticket?
Did you buy a Lotto ticket with Plus in Clifden Service Station on 30 January 2010? If so, check your ticket now! You could be sitting on a fortune – €102,500 to be exact. But hurry, time is ticking. This prize must be collected from National Lottery offices before 5:30pm on Tuesday 25 May 2010. [...]
Irish Scientists produce Volcanic Ash Operational Forecasts
NUI Galway researchers have developed Ireland’s own capability of Icelandic plume dispersion forecasting and assessment. In a first for Ireland, and one of only a few in Europe, the forecasting system is expected to be one of the most sophisticated in Europe after further refinement over the coming weeks. The four-day forecasts of plume density [...]
Volvo Race finish in Galway will be huge boost
Following the huge success in Galway when it was the finish of the transatlantic leg of the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09, Ireland, will again feature in the new route for 2011-12. The fleet will race from Lorient in France back to Galway on Ireland’s west coast. Galway, whose twin town is Lorient, has fought an [...]
Galway assault under investigation
At about 3.25am this morning, the 28th of December 2009, an incident took place at the junction of Upper Domnick Street, Henry Street and William Street West in Galway City. A 27 year old man suffered head and facial injuries and as a result has now been transferred to Beaumount Hospital, Dublin. A 23 year [...]
26 year old killed in Galway collision
Irish Gardai at Oranmore, Co Galway are investigating a two vehicle fatal road traffic collision which occurred at approximately 7am this morning (12/12/09) on the N 18 at Moneymore, Oranmore, Co Galway. Two cars were involved in the collision. A female passenger (26yrs) in one of the cars was pronounced dead at the scene, [...]
N59 road fatality – Leenane Galway
Gardai in Cliften are investigating a Fatal Road Traffic Collision which occurred on the N59 (Cliften to Westport rd) at Leenane on the 27th November 2009 at approx 15.30hrs. A van collided with a female (37yrs) pedestrian who received serious injuries, she was taken to Castlebar Hospital and was later transferred to Galway University [...]
Stephen Bennett – Painter
One of Ireland's finest artists in the North West