Traffic to keep moving as the money rolls in at annual racesIf you have a helicopter, you're flyingMon Jul 30 2001 - 01:00
Western islands link up to internet via satelliteClare and Inishturk islands are the Atlantic seaboard locations for a new £1.5 million (#1Wed Jul 25 2001 - 01:00
Eel decline linked to change in climateClimate change may be one of the main causes of a serious decline in native eel stocks, according to a research team at NUI Galway…Tue Jul 24 2001 - 01:00
Fahey defers driftnetters buyoutThe Minister for the Marine, Mr Fahey, has introduced a prohibition on the sale of rod-caught salmon, but has deferred a decision…Tue Jul 24 2001 - 01:00
Five hope to make big splash when they windsurf in ItalyThey have packed supermarket bags and boxes, they have held an auction, they have appealed to the goodness of friends and family…Mon Jul 23 2001 - 01:00
IBEC report says film, television industry still dependent on overseas productionsThe indigenous film and television production industry is still heavily dependent on imported productions, according to interim…Mon Jul 23 2001 - 01:00
Study highlights threat to west's great lakesAn environmental study of the west's six great lakes has recommended new approaches to monitoring water quality which may give…Mon Jul 23 2001 - 01:00
Rivers can be saved despite road plansThere have been situations where road developers were able to protect watercourses with consultation and advance planning, according…Mon Jul 23 2001 - 01:00
An Irishwoman's DiaryWhen Padraig∅n Cooney began bringing her five-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, to violin classes in Cork, there had to be a little…Sat Jul 21 2001 - 01:00
Geologists find vast stretches of deep-sea coral and underwater earthquake off coastAn abundance of deep-water coral and a continuous earthquake which is contributing to a major landslide on the Rockall Trough…Sat Jul 21 2001 - 01:00
Galway prepares for twilight parade of music and colourMacnas madness hits the streets of Galway tomorrow night when the street theatre company stages its first "twilight" parade as…Sat Jul 21 2001 - 01:00
Laws will tackle piracy outside 12-mile limitNew legislation has been published by the Minister for the Marine, Mr Fahey, which aims to tackle piracy outside the 12mile limit…Wed Jul 18 2001 - 01:00
Who's watching whom for a dozen days in Galway?Four bold bald men with Australian accents take to a hermetically sealed "cell" in the west today, where they plan to live for…Tue Jul 17 2001 - 01:00
Charged with falsely detaining his wifeA 55-year-old Englishman is to appear before Galway District Court today on a charge of falsely imprisoning his wife at Oughterard…Mon Jul 16 2001 - 01:00
Report not given to media first - MinisterThe Department of Justice has denied that it issued the Olden report on convicted killer Thomas Murray to the media before giving…Mon Jul 16 2001 - 01:00
Seminar told of `radical change' for Irish fishingSpotter plane surveillance thrice weekly, observers on board and naval inspections at sea, dockside visits by officers who don…Mon Jul 16 2001 - 01:00
Decision on £80m Air Corps helicopters contract due soonThe Government's £80 million contract for new Air Corps helicopters has reached its final stages and a provisional recommendation…Thu Jul 12 2001 - 01:00
`Mayday' rescue exercise planned for Dublin Bay todayA roll-on-roll-off ferry is to declare a "Mayday" alert while en route from Dublin Port to Liverpool this morningMon Jul 09 2001 - 01:00
Media given murder report ahead of familyThe family of Mrs Nancy Nolan, the 80-year-old Co Galway widow who was murdered by a prisoner on day release last year, is not…Mon Jul 09 2001 - 01:00
Irish MEP wins European legal protection for coastsThe European Parliament has approved legal protection for coastal zones throughout Europe as proposed by the Green MEP Ms Patricia…Mon Jul 09 2001 - 01:00
Fahey hails £1.3bn allocation to marine and natural resourcesThe National Development Plan's provision for spending £1Wed Jul 04 2001 - 01:00
Down's children `do better' in `normal schools'Children with Down's syndrome or other disabilities fare far better in mainstream education than in special schools, according…Mon Jul 02 2001 - 01:00
Pollutants found in Galway city waterGalway Corporation intends to continue testing water supplies over the weekend following detection of contaminants in the centre…Sat Jun 30 2001 - 01:00
Galway journal celebrates poemsGalway last night marked the publication of the two Patrick Kavanagh poems with a celebration in the city's arts centre.Sat Jun 30 2001 - 01:00
New ferry service for AranAran islanders have established their own ferry service for the first time on the State's busiest inshore sea route.Mon Jun 25 2001 - 01:00
Travellers demand action on healthThe Government has been urged to implement the national Traveller health strategy immediately and deploy staff for it within …Mon Jun 25 2001 - 01:00
Donegal fishermen bid for former naval shipThe mackerel millionaires of Donegal have moved to prevent the sale of the Naval Service patrol ship, LE Deirdre.Mon Jun 25 2001 - 01:00
Engineer proposes helicopter service for islandsIsland and coastal communities, from Mayo's Erris to Connemara's Errislannan, could benefit from a transport service proposed…Mon Jun 25 2001 - 01:00
Irish sailing expedition to retrace heroic Arctic route to PacificAn Irish sailing expedition sets out for the elusive Northwest Passage today in the wake of forgotten heroes of the Arctic.Sat Jun 23 2001 - 01:00
#75m contract for pipeline to westBord Gais has signed a #75 million (£59 million) contract with a German supplier for the natural gas pipeline to the midlands…Fri Jun 22 2001 - 01:00
An Irishwoman's DiaryThere may be much more to the barometer than simply measuring pressureThu Jun 21 2001 - 01:00
Killer whales on Cork visit may be ocean boundThe pod of three orca killer whales which attracted thousands of spectators to Cork harbour over the past fortnight was believed…Wed Jun 20 2001 - 01:00
Drowning figures fall with suicide still main cause of deathAccidental and suicidal drownings fell last year, but suicide is still the main cause of death in the water, according to figures…Wed Jun 20 2001 - 01:00
Minister says R&D is critical to competitiveness and employmentA new programme will allow eligible participants with an idea for a medical device to receive 50 per cent of their last certified…Tue Jun 19 2001 - 01:00
US Medical devices firm to create 185 jobs in Co GalwayA US medical devices firm will create 185 jobs in a €4-million (£3.15 million) investment in Co GalwayTue Jun 19 2001 - 01:00
Tanaiste defends McCreevy's commentsThe Tanaiste has defended the Minister for Finance, Mr McCreevy, over his recent comments on the Nice Treaty vote, but has described…Tue Jun 19 2001 - 01:00
Minister critical of EU fisheries policyThe Minister for the Marine, Mr Fahey, has hit out at the EU's Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) for "failing" its coastal communities…Tue Jun 19 2001 - 01:00
Dana misled voters on treaty - MEPAs the debate over the Nice Treaty referendum result continues, the Connacht-Ulster Fine Gael MEP, Mr Joe McCartin, has accused…Mon Jun 18 2001 - 01:00
Minister announces development package for Irish fishing fleetsFishing industry representatives have welcomed the Government's latest fleet development measure, which aims to inject £75 million…Sat Jun 16 2001 - 01:00
Dana savours outcome of the Nice voteIf there is one European representative taking particular delight this week at the Government's dilemma over the Nice Treaty …Mon Jun 11 2001 - 01:00
Library the venue for some silent theatrePicture four bald men living in a hermetically sealed shop window for a fortnight - cooking, eating, washing, sleeping without…Mon Jun 11 2001 - 01:00
State marina opening in Dun Laoghaire makes Ireland a `sailing wonderland'In a brisk west to north-westerly wind, it didn't feel quite like Puerto Banus. But it did look much better.Fri Jun 08 2001 - 01:00
Corrib gas field could pose a threat to whales and dolphins, group claimsThe Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) is marking the 10th anniversary of this State's whale and dolphin sanctuary this week…Wed Jun 06 2001 - 01:00
Dana denies US cash behind No campaignThe Independent MEP for Connacht-Ulster, Ms Dana Rosemary Scallon, has dismissed claims by the Taoiseach that US money is being…Wed Jun 06 2001 - 01:00
Study results augur well for economyAn OECD study identifies Galway as a template for those economists who believe Ireland will not be affected by the US economic…Mon Jun 04 2001 - 01:00
New naval ship is delayed by broken gearboxPlans to take early delivery of the latest Naval Service patrol ship have received a setback following damage to a gearbox during…Mon Jun 04 2001 - 01:00
Co Mayo famine house to be rebuilt in USA Mayo farmer has donated his two-room stone birthplace towards a US$5 million famine memorial project in New York.Sat Jun 02 2001 - 01:00
Sewage treatment at east coast ports still a problem, survey findsA survey of east and southeast coast ports and harbours has found that sewage treatment is still a major problem, and that there…Thu May 31 2001 - 01:00
Hospital kitchens are closed because of insectsPatients at the 550-bed University College Hospital in Galway (UCHG) were being provided with alternative catering last night…Thu May 31 2001 - 01:00
