FG, Labour critical of new rules for salmon conservationFine Gael and Labour have criticised new salmon conservation measures introduced by the Minister for the Marine, Mr Fahey, which…Sat Jan 12 2002 - 00:00
€38m fund will help build marinas in westThe Border, Midland and Western (BMW) region is expected to benefit most from a €38 million fund to develop marine tourism under…Wed Jan 09 2002 - 00:00
Admiral's Cup for Dun LaoghaireIreland's successful bid to host the prestigious Admiral's Cup sailing event is expected to be announced today by the Minister…Wed Jan 09 2002 - 00:00
Increase of 6% in fishery arrestsThe Naval Service has recorded a 6 per cent increase in fishery arrests in Irish waters over the past year, and a 10 per cent…Mon Jan 07 2002 - 00:00
Anglers to protest against salmon policyThe Government's policy on the management of wild salmon appears to be in trouble, following the decision by one of the largest…Mon Jan 07 2002 - 00:00
Fewer lives lost off our coast last yearThe Irish Coast Guard has reported a reduction in the number of lives lost off the coast but emergency incidents involving pleasure…Thu Jan 03 2002 - 00:00
'Exchange' brings queues to westThe euro's introduction caused large queues and larger headaches in one of Galway's main retail outlets yesterday, when it opened…Wed Jan 02 2002 - 00:00
Salmon anglers' threat of protest actionThe Minister for the Marine, Mr Fahey, has introduced another conservation measure for wild salmon in spite of a threatened "…Wed Jan 02 2002 - 00:00
Mayo makes pictorial record of millennium 'big snow'When Christmas 2000 was marked by the heaviest fall of snow that the island had experienced in over 60 years many people took…Mon Dec 31 2001 - 00:00
Euro seen as a threat to our national identityThe euro represents a direct challenge to the authority of the nation-state, according to a Galway university academicMon Dec 31 2001 - 00:00
Museum investigating ancient burial siteA shallow grave which has been described as a Connemara version of Diarmuid and Grβinne's resting place is being investigated…Fri Dec 28 2001 - 00:00
More open attitude to immigrants advocatedA more enlightened approach by the State to asylum-seekers could reap many hidden benefits, according to Dr Sophie Faherty, a…Mon Dec 24 2001 - 00:00
Research to examine 'vagaries' ... of economyThe "vagaries" of Irish economic behaviour are to be studied by a new research centre which NUI, Galway aims to establish in …Sat Dec 22 2001 - 00:00
Irish fishing industry relieved as talks secure some marginal quota increasesFishing industry representatives have expressed relief at the outcome of this year's EU quota talks which concluded yesterday…Wed Dec 19 2001 - 00:00
US support pledged for neurosurgery unitThe campaign for a neuro-surgery unit in the west of Ireland has been boosted by a promise of up to $4 million from abroadMon Dec 17 2001 - 00:00
Fahey warns of 'profound difficulties' from quota cutsThe Minister for the Marine, Mr Fahey, has warned that the Irish fishing industry will face "profound difficulties" next year…Mon Dec 17 2001 - 00:00
Fatigue implicated in sea disasterThe first mate of the Spanish trawler which foundered on rocks in Galway Bay last year with the loss of 12 lives may have fallen…Sat Dec 15 2001 - 00:00
Minister is asked to lift deport orderThe Galway One World Centre has appealed to the Minister for Justice, Mr O'Donoghue, to lift a deportation order on a Polish …Fri Dec 14 2001 - 00:00
'Complacent' attitude blamed for sea deathsA complacent attitude at sea among men aged over 35 makes them the highest risk category among fatalities at sea this year.Fri Dec 14 2001 - 00:00
Warm-water anchovies landed by trawlers in Donegal BayIt may not be quite the weather for Christmas turkey on the beach, but the west coast has thrown up more evidence of global warming…Wed Dec 12 2001 - 00:00
Super referee welcomes end of Rule 21When the history of the GAA's controversial Rule 21 is written, Galway's contribution to its demise should be recordedMon Dec 10 2001 - 00:00
Shipping measures take effectTax measures for shipping announced in this week's Budget have had an immediate impactSat Dec 08 2001 - 00:00
Four companies bid for £80m helicopter contractBidders for the Government's £80 million contract for new Air Corps helicopters have been asked to come up with a best and final…Fri Dec 07 2001 - 00:00
Funding for better divers' facility urgedDivers suffering from the "bends" may have to be flown to Britain for treatment if the decompression chamber in Galway is not…Fri Dec 07 2001 - 00:00
New tonnage tax a 'major boost'A new tonnage tax for the shipping industry has been welcomed as a "major psychological boost" by the sectorThu Dec 06 2001 - 00:00
Fahey warning on cuts to fish quotasThe Minister for the Marine, Mr Fahey, has called for "more imagination" from the European Commission following its threat to…Wed Dec 05 2001 - 00:00
Byrne says he would welcome public inquiry into AbbeylaraThe Garda Commissioner, Mr Pat Byrne, has said that he would welcome a public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the …Mon Dec 03 2001 - 00:00
Gaeltacht agency to contribute to home for elderly┌darβs na Gaeltachta has marked its first significant venture in the Gaeltacht's social economyMon Dec 03 2001 - 00:00
An Irishwoman's DiaryImagine spending your birthday travelling overland and sea to North AfricaSat Dec 01 2001 - 00:00
Glimpse of Aran islands from a tranquil oasisGlimpses of the Aran Islands to the west and the Burren to the south can be seen from one of Galway's prime residential properties…Thu Nov 29 2001 - 00:00
210 more jobs at Mayo firmA US dental insurance claims company will expand its presence in Mayo, with the creation of 210 jobs in Crossmolina by this time…Thu Nov 29 2001 - 00:00
Problem of racism not confined to Dublin areaOne-third of racist incidents reported last summer occurred outside the greater Dublin area and 10 per cent were in predominantly…Wed Nov 28 2001 - 00:00
Fishermen say EU proposal will hit boats with safety featuresThe European Commission has been accused of jeopardising fleet safety in its drive to reduce the tonnage of European fishing …Tue Nov 27 2001 - 00:00
Focus on new health strategy at transfer of hospitalThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has described the new health strategy, due for publication today, as "the most ambitious document of…Mon Nov 26 2001 - 00:00
Dukes questions visit to Chile by MinisterFine Gael's agriculture and marine spokesman, Mr Alan Dukes, is seeking an explanation from the Minister for the Marine, Mr Fahey…Sat Nov 24 2001 - 00:00
Border, Midland and Western region still IDA's top priorityIDA Ireland has said that the Border, Midland and Western (BMW) region is still its "priority" in securing new jobs.Sat Nov 24 2001 - 00:00
Fahey defends Chile visit despite war over fishThe Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources has defended his decision to visit Chile this week despite a European trade…Fri Nov 23 2001 - 00:00
Rare seal is freed by Naval ServiceFlubber, a rare hooded seal, should be en route to colder waters today, following its release on the Porcupine Bank yesterday…Wed Nov 21 2001 - 00:00
Banks accused of waiting until election to close branchesBanks have been accused of postponing plans to close rural branches until after the next General Election.Tue Nov 20 2001 - 00:00
Plan for Corrib gas field to be submitted this weekEnterprise Energy Ireland (EEI) and partners are expected to submit the development plan for the Corrib gas field off Mayo this…Mon Nov 19 2001 - 00:00
Fish farmers must focus on 'quality' marketIrish salmon farmers are holding their own in an increasingly turbulent international market, where prices have plummeted as …Mon Nov 19 2001 - 00:00
Missing oarsman's boat found empty off ClareThe rowing boat belonging to the missing transatlantic oarsman, Dr Nenad Belic, has been found a quarter of a mile off the Clare…Sat Nov 17 2001 - 00:00
Flight cuts will hit western region's tourismThe western region stands to lose £23 million during next year's tourist season as a result of cuts in flights through Shannon…Fri Nov 16 2001 - 00:00
Galway citizens take to a new kind of rubbishGalway citizens are voting with their rubbish on controversial plans for incinerationMon Nov 12 2001 - 00:00
Young soak up the world of the seaThe swarms of children tickling fish and studying miscroscopic plankton may have been too busy to appreciate it yesterday, but…Mon Nov 12 2001 - 00:00
An Irishwoman's DiaryThey call it the swim-line, and it is an activity that rarely makes more than a paragraph in a newspaperMon Nov 12 2001 - 00:00
Salmon-stocks problem highlightedThe Icelandic businessman who has been campaigning to conserve Atlantic salmon stocks has accused Ireland of "standing in the…Sat Nov 10 2001 - 00:00
Commission takes State to task over £50m trawlerThe European Commission has initiated infringement proceedings against Ireland over the £50 million supertrawler, the Atlantic…Thu Nov 08 2001 - 00:00
Coastal manager to be appointedThe Minister for the Marine, Mr Fahey, is to appoint a top senior civil servant in his Department to handle coastal zone management…Mon Nov 05 2001 - 00:00
Tributes paid to former FF ministerThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has led tributes to former Fianna Fβil minister Mr Denis Gallagher, who died at the weekend after a …Mon Nov 05 2001 - 00:00
