Argentinian navy tall ship on tribute visitAlmost 40 years after its first visit to Ireland the Argentinian navy's tall ship Fragata Libertad is to pay tribute to an Irish…Fri Jun 15 2007 - 01:00
Body found in freezer in GalwayThe State Pathologist, Prof Marie Cassidy, is to carry out a post- mortem examination today on the body of a man which was discovered…Thu Jun 14 2007 - 01:00
Shell apologises for landowner's distressShell E&P Ireland has apologised for distress caused to a north Mayo landowner during this week's preparations for a Corrib…Thu Jun 14 2007 - 01:00
Clashes force Shell to halt marine surveyShell E&P Ireland postponed marine survey work on a possible new pipeline route in north Mayo yesterday following clashes…Wed Jun 13 2007 - 01:00
Gardaí in clashes at pier over Corrib gas surveyGardaí, north Mayo residents and opponents of the Corrib gas project were involved in a physical confrontation at Pollathomas…Tue Jun 12 2007 - 01:00
Galway's water crisis to run onGalway's public water crisis may run well into the summer, due to technical difficulties in drawing water from an alternative…Mon Jun 11 2007 - 01:00
Incinerator agents seek planning board talksAn Bord Pleanála has confirmed that agents for a proposed incinerator in Tynagh in east Galway have sought discussions with it…Sat Jun 09 2007 - 01:00
Man arrested after two die in crashGardaí arrested a man for questioning in Galway yesterday after the deaths of two young men in a single car crash in the north…Thu Jun 07 2007 - 01:00
Galway Festival set to unveil eclectic mix for anniversaryIguanadons and extraordinary insects, loopy lifeguards and "Mr Big's" unveiling of the "ninth wonder of the world" are among …Thu Jun 07 2007 - 01:00
New finds highlight Knockma's 'sacred landscape'Several new discoveries on the "fairy" hill of Knockma in north Galway suggest that it was a significant ceremonial area dating…Tue Jun 05 2007 - 01:00
Retirementsurprise sprung on rescue expertWhen you are one of the State's longest serving search and rescue experts, there is little that you are not prepared forMon Jun 04 2007 - 01:00
Coast Guard rescues fishermenFive fishermen were rescued by an 'Irish Coast Guard helicopter off the Mayo coast yesterday when their vessel caught fireFri Jun 01 2007 - 01:00
Corrib licence decision deferredThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has deferred its decision on awarding an integrated pollution licence to the Corrib…Fri Jun 01 2007 - 01:00
Galway named as host port for 2009 round-the-world yacht raceIreland's successful bid to host the prestigious international Volvo round-the-world yacht race took another step forward last…Thu May 31 2007 - 01:00
Doctors recover from biopsy operations after scaling EverestA group of Irish doctors are recovering from muscle biopsy operations at Everest base camp in Nepal today less than a week after…Tue May 29 2007 - 01:00
Galway WestThe constituency returned all five sitting TDs for the first time in its historyMon May 28 2007 - 01:00
PDs 'prepared to play our part' in coalitionPD reaction The Progressive Democrats were willing to participate in government once again, acting party leader and Minister…Mon May 28 2007 - 01:00
Galway council to vote on disputed rezoningGalway county councillors are due to vote today on controversial zonings of coastal land for development, which could pose a …Mon May 28 2007 - 01:00
Last man standing: Noel GrealishProgressive Democrats TD Noel Grealish (41) comes from a Fianna Fáil background in north Galway, but says he was in Salthill'…Mon May 28 2007 - 01:00
An Irishwoman's DiarySuch is the depth of feeling about any limitation of property rights on this little island that it appears to be one of a long…Mon May 28 2007 - 01:00
Ó Cuív tops poll again with same line-up likelyGalway West: Fianna Fáil Minister Eamon Ó Cuív repeated his poll-topping performance of five years ago in the Galway West constituency…Sat May 26 2007 - 01:00
Environment group warns over jetskisFriends of the Irish Environment has warned that Ireland may face EU legal action if it does not restrict the impact of jetskis…Thu May 24 2007 - 01:00
Shellfish industry warns of rezoning threatIreland could be in breach of EU regulations on protecting water quality if coastal land is rezoned for development in the south…Thu May 24 2007 - 01:00
Galway to host round the world yacht raceGalway anticipates a €150 million boost for the city when it becomes the first Irish port to host the Volvo round the world ocean…Wed May 23 2007 - 01:00
Book by Galway academics examines land issuesA book of essays by two NUI Galway academics questions the privatisation of public lands and public access to scenic landscapes…Tue May 22 2007 - 01:00
HRB and HSE invest €20m in research centre for GalwayThe Health Research Body (HRB) and Health Service Executive (HSE) have allocated €20 million towards a new clinical research …Tue May 22 2007 - 01:00
Shell to fund Mayo studentsShell E&P Ireland has initiated a third-level scholarship scheme in four schools in the Erris area of Co Mayo.Mon May 21 2007 - 01:00
Early vote unfair - islandersIslands: Islanders have described as "unfair" the decision to hold general election voting up to three days before polling day…Sat May 19 2007 - 01:00
Galway council to bring in water conservationGalway City Council intends to introduce conservation measures as part of its response to the current drinking water crisis.Thu May 17 2007 - 01:00
Hanafin backs retention of Kinvara secondary schoolThe Government has reversed its stance on the closure of a Mercy Order girls' secondary school in south Galway.Thu May 17 2007 - 01:00
FF seems to be leaving old fiefdom to FlynnThere's been an air of suspended disbelief among various party workers on the canvass in Mayo over the past couple of weeks. …Thu May 17 2007 - 01:00
Corrib activist to attend Shell agmNorth Mayo farmer Willie Corduff, Ireland's first winner of the international Goldman Environmental Award, plans to attend Royal…Mon May 14 2007 - 01:00
Macnas parade to feature at Galway festivalBread and circuses may not keep a modern populace happy, but street theatre is still a recognised 21st century tonicFri May 11 2007 - 01:00
Bank queried over Haughey debtThe board of AIB does not know if the "debt of honour" held by the late Charles J Haughey has been repaid.Thu May 10 2007 - 01:00
Council fined for polluting riverGalway County Council has been fined €1,000 for polluting a 6km stretch of river with sewage on two occasions.Wed May 09 2007 - 01:00
EPA urged to prevent Galway land rezoningThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been urged to prevent a land rezoning in south Galway that threatens the future…Wed May 09 2007 - 01:00
Greens could uproot GrealishGalway West (5 seats): Still hanging on a lamp post for well over a week, an upside-down poster of Taoiseach Bertie Ahern close…Tue May 08 2007 - 01:00
Galway faces water rationing over summerGalway city and county may face water rationing as the public health alert over water contamination approaches its second month…Mon May 07 2007 - 01:00
NUIG urged to clarify future of women's studiesAcademics and students at NUI Galway have called on the university to clarify its plans for the women's studies centre, amid …Mon May 07 2007 - 01:00
Corrib protest gardaí face investigationThe Garda Complaints Board has confirmed that three senior officers are investigating a series of complaints about Garda behaviour…Thu May 03 2007 - 01:00
Results of Galway soil contamination study for reviewThe Environmental Protection Agency says it is reviewing the results of a study on Galway's South Park that found high levels…Wed May 02 2007 - 01:00
Seven rural areas to get night transportSeven rural areas have been selected on a pilot basis for the Government's new €500,000 night transport scheme.Tue May 01 2007 - 01:00
Water bug affects youngChildren under 10 have been the main victims of Galway's contaminated public water supply, and three cases have been so serious…Tue May 01 2007 - 01:00
'Flagship' creche faces closureA "flagship" childcare facility on Industrial Development Authority (IDA) land in Galway is facing closure, just three years …Tue May 01 2007 - 01:00
FG hoping to regain lost seat VerdictGalway East doesn't have a reputation for thunder and lightning during general election campaignsTue May 01 2007 - 01:00
Peace in NI bought by 'fraud and lying', says McAliskeyPeace has been bought in Northern Ireland by "perjury, fraud, corruption, cheating and lying", according to socialist and community…Mon Apr 30 2007 - 01:00
Museum to close for renovationThe National Maritime Museum in DúLaoghaire, Co Dublin, is to close for at least a year while extensive conservation work is …Mon Apr 30 2007 - 01:00
Garda security for Corrib costs €5.4mGarda security for the Corrib gas project in north Mayo has cost €5Fri Apr 27 2007 - 01:00
Cox to stand as IndependentWith a campaign slogan, "3,000 million euro reasons!", former Fianna Fáil Senator Margaret Cox stepped out into the Galway West…Thu Apr 26 2007 - 01:00
Statoil rejects investigative commissionNorwegian energy company Statoil has said that it cannot support political calls for an independent commission to evaluate the…Thu Apr 26 2007 - 01:00
