Housing for gaelgeoiri is given the go-aheadGaelgeoiri have welcomed a landmark decision by Galway County Council to approve a new housing development on condition that …Fri Nov 14 2003 - 00:00
Failure to implement 2-year-old law regulating adventure sports criticisedThe Government has been criticised for not implementing legislation to regulate adventure sports and centres, which was signed…Thu Nov 13 2003 - 00:00
Airport confident of growth despite Air Wales withdrawalGalway Airport says it is still confident that it can expand air links to the west, following the sudden decision by Air Wales…Wed Nov 12 2003 - 00:00
Wind farm group offered #0.25m to Derrybrien to back applicationThe landslide at Derrybrien in south Galway took a new twist last night when local residents confirmed that the community had…Sat Nov 08 2003 - 00:00
O Cuiv says State must help shape EU agendaEurope must take a "radical new approach" to rural development which acknowledges that total dependence on agriculture will no…Sat Nov 08 2003 - 00:00
Minister rejects criticism over 'toxic ships'The Minister for the Marine, Mr Dermot Ahern, has dismissed criticism by the Green Party over his handling of the controversial…Fri Nov 07 2003 - 00:00
ESB company admits to previous landslideThe ESB subsidiary, Hibernian Wind Power, has confirmed that a "small" landslide took place at Derrybrien in the Slieve Aughty…Thu Nov 06 2003 - 00:00
Minister says EU needs to 'get tough' on toxic ships off coastLess than two days before the first in a fleet of "toxic ships" approaches the Irish coast, the Minister for the Marine, Mr Ahern…Thu Nov 06 2003 - 00:00
Locals near landslide oppose windfarm workResidents of the south Galway community of Derrybrien have called for a complete halt of the construction of a €60 million windfarm…Wed Oct 29 2003 - 00:00
Landscape architect says urban plans do not reflect local cultureIrish towns and cities are becoming "homogenised" by landscape plans that bear no relation to culture or environment, an award…Sat Oct 25 2003 - 01:00
Fishing vessel escorted to land after fireA British-registered Spanish fishing vessel was being escorted into Killybegs, Co Donegal, last night, following a fire on board…Sat Oct 25 2003 - 01:00
Ireland to oppose total ban on cod fishing in the Irish SeaThe Minister for the Marine, Mr Ahern, says he will oppose a total ban on cod fishing in the Irish Sea despite yesterday's recommended…Sat Oct 25 2003 - 01:00
Mayo landslides caused by freak weather eventThe Geological Survey of Ireland says an extreme weather event caused last month's landslides in north Mayo, and has warned that…Fri Oct 24 2003 - 01:00
The Last PostMr John Joe Barrett is one postman who cannot deliver to his own houseFri Oct 24 2003 - 01:00
State now 'leading location' for medical device makingIreland is now the leading European location for manufacturing medical devices, with prospects for further growth internationally…Thu Oct 23 2003 - 01:00
Exotic fish warm to Irish watersIncreasingly high seawater temperatures off Ireland are attracting new and unusual fish species to our coasts, writes Lorna Siggins…Thu Oct 23 2003 - 01:00
Rare bluefin tuna electronically tagged for trackingUS scientists urge Ireland to protect a tuna sanctuary with a 200-mile conservation zone, writes Lorna SigginsThu Oct 23 2003 - 01:00
Coast Guard to cover rescue as dispute goes onThe Irish Coast Guard has implemented a contingency plan to cover the north-west coast, pending resolution of serious industrial…Tue Oct 21 2003 - 01:00
Geologist warns of more landslidesMore landslides could occur in mountainous peat areas if there is heavy rainfall, according to an NUI Galway geologist.Sat Oct 18 2003 - 01:00
NUI Galway to spend EUR80m on three new projects on city campusAn €80 million programme has been announced by NUI Galway for three new capital projects on the city campus.Fri Oct 17 2003 - 01:00
Marine groups oppose BIM splitNine marine and seafood industry organisations have expressed opposition to any move to break up Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM).Mon Oct 13 2003 - 01:00
Ahern warns of 'uphill battle' on Irish Box proposal at EU meetingThe Minister for the Marine, Mr Ahern, has warned of an "uphill battle" at today's EU fisheries council in Luxembourg when a …Mon Oct 13 2003 - 01:00
Cancer screening clinic closesOne of the last public screening clinics for cervical cancer has been discontinued by the Western Health Board (WHB).Mon Oct 13 2003 - 01:00
Minister says smoking 'battle' overOne of the four Ministers of State who spoke out against the proposed smoking ban has conceded that the "battle is over".Sat Oct 11 2003 - 01:00
Air Corps winch crew in dispute redeployedThe Air Corps row over pay and conditions among search-and-rescue crew took a new twist last night when winch crew were redeployed…Sat Oct 11 2003 - 01:00
Review of inland fisheries promisedThe Minister of State for the Marine, Mr John Browne, has promised to complete a "root and branch" review of inland fisheries…Thu Oct 09 2003 - 01:00
Rise in homeless seeking help in Galway cityGalway city has recorded an 18 per cent increase in the number of homeless people seeking assistance, according to statistics…Wed Oct 08 2003 - 01:00
Protest to health board after Domino birth scheme droppedSupporters of the Domino and Home Births Scheme in the western region protested outside the Western Health Board's (WHB) monthly…Tue Oct 07 2003 - 01:00
McGahern donates unpublished bookAn unpublished novel, entitled The End and the Beginning of Love, is among a large body of literary material which writer John…Tue Oct 07 2003 - 01:00
Scientists call for 200-mile sanctuary for bluefin tunaIreland boasts one of the last sanctuaries for bluefin tuna, but US marine scientists have warned that it could be wiped out …Mon Oct 06 2003 - 01:00
McGahern to donate archive to NUI GalwayThe writer, John McGahern, is to hand over his archive and literary papers to NUI Galway next week, where they will be housed…Thu Oct 02 2003 - 01:00
Refugee activist says work ban on asylum-seekers 'very dramatic'A South American/Canadian political analyst has criticised the Government's refusal to allow asylum-seekers to work.Thu Oct 02 2003 - 01:00
Institute denies harbour works linked to fish killThe Marine Institute has dismissed claims by fish farmers that the €50-million Killybegs harbour development is linked to the…Tue Sept 30 2003 - 01:00
Dublin port chief executive queries need for regulatorDublin Port's chief executive, Capt Enda Connellan, has questioned the Government's proposal to appoint a regulator or ombudsman…Mon Sept 29 2003 - 01:00
Plans for full rescue service in north-west may be stalledPlans by the Air Corps to provide 24-hour search-and-rescue cover in the north-west may be stalled by a dispute over pay for …Mon Sept 29 2003 - 01:00
Opposition to new harbour duesAn Aran island ferry company says it would prefer to "shut up shop" than pay increased harbour dues levied by the Minister for…Sat Sept 27 2003 - 01:00
Council inspects salmon dumped in bogGalway County Council has confirmed it is "actively investigating" the illegal dumping of farmed salmon in a bog in Connemara…Sat Sept 20 2003 - 01:00
Byrne backs fish board's marketing roleThe new chairman of Bord Iascaigh Mhara, former Fianna Fáil TD Mr Hugh Byrne, is opposed to any move to strip the sea fisheries…Sat Sept 20 2003 - 01:00
Call for inquiry into fish kill after death of whaleFish farmers have called for an independent inquiry into the fish farm kill in Co Donegal, following the death of a minke whale…Thu Sept 18 2003 - 01:00
Revised fees at fishery harbours announcedThe Minister for the Marine, Mr Dermot Ahern, has moved to defuse the row over increased fees at fishery harbours by signing …Thu Sept 18 2003 - 01:00
Marine body calls for gas safety device on vesselsThe Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) has called for legislation to ensure that devices for gas detection and flame …Wed Sept 17 2003 - 01:00
Galway woman wins 'outstanding' awardA Galway woman studying accountancy and tax consultancy has been selected as one of the world's 10 outstanding young people.Mon Sept 15 2003 - 01:00
O Cuiv agrees to EUR2m airstrip for community on InishbofinA €2 million airstrip for the Connemara island of Inishbofin has been sanctioned by the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht…Sat Sept 13 2003 - 01:00
Remaining crew repatriated to SyriaMore than six months after their ship's detention in Dublin Port, the remaining crew of a Tonga-registered "unseaworthy" ship…Sat Sept 13 2003 - 01:00
Three new airstrips for west are proposedThree new airstrips should be built at Clifden and Inishbofin, Co Galway, and on Tory Island, Co Donegal, according to a study…Thu Sept 11 2003 - 01:00
Health board stands by doctors in GalwayThe Western Health Board has dismissed as inaccurate recent media reports that antibiotic resistant organisms were found on pens…Sat Sept 06 2003 - 01:00
Higgins set to defy new bylaws in GalwayThe former Labour cabinet minister, Mr Michael DSat Sept 06 2003 - 01:00
Cause of Cork fishing vessel's sinking unknownThe Marine Casualty Investigation Board's (MCIB) report into the sinking of the west Cork fishing vessel St Gervase with four…Fri Sept 05 2003 - 01:00
Firms blame dredging for fish killsFish farmers in south Donegal claim that dumping of dredge spoil from the €50 million harbour development at Killybegs may be…Fri Sept 05 2003 - 01:00
