Study shows rise in whale activityA new study of whale activity in Irish waters has found that large whales are regular, rather than occasional, visitors to the…Wed Jul 21 2004 - 01:00
No change in parking system after clamping firm sackedThe Galway city manager, Mr John Tierney, has said there will be no immediate change to the local authority's parking control…Wed Jul 21 2004 - 01:00
Market forces make Michael the kingHis crown was a straw hat bedecked with carrots and broccoli, his regal chain was a string of garlic and spuds.Mon Jul 19 2004 - 01:00
Damage to Donegal wreck hindered inquiryMarine investigators inquiring into the loss of two Donegal fishermen and their boat were unable to complete their work because…Mon Jul 19 2004 - 01:00
Robinson says presidential election should be heldThe former Irish President and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mrs Mary Robinson, has said there should be a presidential…Sat Jul 17 2004 - 01:00
Artistic licence in GalwayOn the Town: Try to remember a few sponsors, always mention the artistic director and don't slag the Galway RacesSat Jul 17 2004 - 01:00
Spiddal protests on state of beachAlmost 80 children protested on Spiddal beach yesterday to highlight the effect on the Connemara village of raw sewage running…Fri Jul 16 2004 - 01:00
Ruining of Irish sign result of 'misinformation'The Coimisineír Teanga, Mr Seán Ó Cuirreáin, has said that "misinformation" over new Irish language legislation may have led …Fri Jul 16 2004 - 01:00
Credit unions step in as mobile banks goCredit unions intend to introduce a bill-pay system on the west coast following the withdrawal of Bank of Ireland mobile banks…Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00
Music and magic hit Galway streets for arts festivalMonstrous illuminated orbs, munching cattle, magical Macnas and more will take to the streets of Galway over the next 10 days…Tue Jul 13 2004 - 01:00
Publicans may back challenge to smoking banPublicans meet in Galway today to consider backing the legal challenge to the workplace smoking ban initiated by Mr Ronan Lawless…Tue Jul 13 2004 - 01:00
Coxswain to be honoured for bravery in rescueThe "exceptional bravery" of the Rosslare lifeboat coxswain in Co Wexford is due to be marked by the Royal National Lifeboat …Mon Jul 12 2004 - 01:00
Investigations into diver's death to be carried outTwo investigations are due to be carried out into the death of a Dublin-based diver off Rathlin island, Co Antrim, at the weekend…Mon Jul 12 2004 - 01:00
Majority of new Spiddal apartments held for Irish speakersOnly Irish speakers will be permitted to buy or rent a percentage of new apartments in the Connemara village of Spiddal, following…Mon Jul 12 2004 - 01:00
Glasgow comes to GalwayAe fond kiss, and then we sever; Ae fareweel, alas, for ever! Deep in heart-wrung tears I'll pledge thee, Warring sighs and …Sat Jul 10 2004 - 01:00
Women claim they were racially abused at hotel in GalwayA group of female asylum-seekers who claimed to have suffered sexual harassment and racist abuse at a Co Galway hotel have been…Fri Jul 09 2004 - 01:00
Teenager who saved life of friend in line for awardA young Leitrim teenager who risked his own life to save that of his friend off the south Donegal coastline is to be nominated…Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
Galway pub facing High Court moveThe Western Health Board will seek a High Court injunction tomorrow against the proprietors of the Fibber Magees pub in Eyre …Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
Smokers say pub owners deserve a cigarFranco Kelly (68) wasn't having any of itThu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
Galway pub defies smoking banA Galway publican has decided to challenge the workplace smoking ban by allowing customers to light up in designated areas.Wed Jul 07 2004 - 01:00
Eimear braves epic boat and bike voyage to lighthousesWhen Eimear "Bridie" Browne rolled into Rosslare, Co Wexford, yesterday and took a boat out to the Tuskar Rock, she achieved …Mon Jul 05 2004 - 01:00
US will sign up, predicts judgeInternational Criminal Court: The US government will sign up to the International Criminal Court "in time", the court's first…Sat Jun 26 2004 - 01:00
Community wind-farm projects advocatedIreland may have Europe's second-largest wind resource, but it is "lagging significantly" behind other European states in supporting…Fri Jun 25 2004 - 01:00
Breeders extend Connemara Pony ShowThe Connemara Pony may be getting too big, but its annual show in Clifden is never too longThu Jun 24 2004 - 01:00
Galway elects left-wing mayorGalway city has elected its first left-wing mayor in 14 years with the appointment of Labour Party alderman Ms Catherine Connolly…Tue Jun 22 2004 - 01:00
New Bill to strengthen rules on jet-ski useNew legislation to control use of jet-skis in Irish inland and coastal waters is to be brought before Cabinet today by the Minister…Tue Jun 22 2004 - 01:00
Iraqi writer appeals to GovernmentAn Iraqi writer and former political prisoner has appealed to the Government to lobby for a staged withdrawal of troops from …Tue Jun 22 2004 - 01:00
New Irish Box deal 'good for fishermen'The Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Mr Ahern, has secured final agreement on the new Irish Box, which…Tue Jun 22 2004 - 01:00
Barnacle home enjoys freedom of Joyce textsGalway: "My dear little runaway Nora..Thu Jun 17 2004 - 01:00
FF puts on a brave faceNorth-West count: Fianna Fáil put a brave face on its failure to recapture two European Parliament seats in the North-West constituency…Tue Jun 15 2004 - 01:00
Galway herbal garden has all the curesSummer sorrow oozes vitamin C, valerian and lavender calm the mind, primrose eases coughs, and dog rose petals soothe the nervous…Tue Jun 15 2004 - 01:00
Dana criticises polls but promises she'll be back"Like Schwarzenegger, I'll be back," said Dana Rosemary Scallon in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, yesterday shortly after losing her…Tue Jun 15 2004 - 01:00
Conservation must be scrapped, says marine scientistConservation as we know it must be scrapped and replaced with a less Orwellian approach to environmental protection, according…Tue Jun 15 2004 - 01:00
Expert backs helicopter option over fixed-wing aircraft for island serviceGovernment plans to introduce a fixed-wing air transport service to several western islands have been criticised by an aviation…Fri Jun 11 2004 - 01:00
Spiddal residents demand council take action over loss of Blue FlagSpiddal Parish Council has called on Galway County Council to take immediate action over pollution which has cost Spiddal beach…Wed Jun 09 2004 - 01:00
Coast Guard to monitor compulsory lifejacket lawThe Minister for the Marine, Mr Ahern, has ordered the Irish Coast Guard to begin monitoring controversial new legislation on…Mon Jun 07 2004 - 01:00
Irish Red Cross launches rescue vesselThe first Irish Red Cross rescue vessel has taken to the water to improve safety on the great western lakes.Mon Jun 07 2004 - 01:00
PD mayor in transport cost rowThe Mayor of Galway, Cllr Terry O'Flaherty, has defended the cost of mayoral transport in the city and has said that figures …Fri Jun 04 2004 - 01:00
An Irishwoman's Diary"This is real politics," a Galway newsagent tells me as he argues passionately with a local election candidate - not about waste…Thu Jun 03 2004 - 01:00
€50m Stena Line deal secures future of Dun Laoghaire portThe threat to Dún Laoghaire's future as a ferryport has been lifted with the signing of a €50 million deal between Stena Line…Thu Jun 03 2004 - 01:00
Coast Guard staff launch petition over closure planStaff at the Irish Coast Guard's control centre in Dublin have launched a petition to halt its closure under the Government's…Tue Jun 01 2004 - 01:00
No shortage of emotive issuesCouncil profile: Galway Long before the State's largest banks became embroiled in controversy, one of them provided some ideal…Tue Jun 01 2004 - 01:00
First Irishwoman to climb Everest due back in CorkDr Clare O'Leary (33), the first Irish woman to climb Mount Everest, is due to fly into Cork Airport this morning to a hero's…Sat May 29 2004 - 01:00
Man questioned over Galway pub incidentA young man was being questioned by gardaí in Galway city last night following an incident outside a pub which left a man in …Fri May 28 2004 - 01:00
Candidates in Galway seize on clamping issueCouncil area profile/Galway city: If Garda Shaun Durkin ever had any political ambitions, he could have done well to seek a …Fri May 28 2004 - 01:00
Divers' council seeks lifejacket exemptionThe Irish Underwater Council is seeking an exemption from the proposed new compulsory lifejacket rules for divers travelling …Fri May 28 2004 - 01:00
Marine group calls new rules on wearing lifejackets 'draconian'The Irish Marine Federation has criticised as "draconian" the Government's proposed new rules on compulsory use of lifejackets…Wed May 26 2004 - 01:00
Hugs and tears as O'Leary returns to baseOne week after becoming the first Irish woman to climb the world's highest mountain, Dr Clare O'Leary has returned to Everest…Tue May 25 2004 - 01:00
Ahern will review compulsory lifejacket rules if necessaryThe Minister for the Marine, Mr Ahern, says he is prepared to review the proposed new rules on compulsory lifejackets if particular…Mon May 24 2004 - 01:00
Fishermen angry at landing restrictionsThe Government's €50 million harbour development in Killybegs, Co Donegal, could become a "white elephant" if a row about landing…Sat May 22 2004 - 01:00
