Corrib may have had 'major' settlementA CONNEMARA archaeologist says that the recent discovery of two stone axes in Galway city and county points to a “major” hunter…Fri Jun 05 2009 - 01:00
High hopes on Kenny's home turfCOUNCIL PROFILE: MAYO: WHEN AN apparition was reported recently on the gable wall of a vacant Ballina house, the word in Mayo…Thu Jun 04 2009 - 01:00
Shannon fishermen to consider legal action over Government's eel banSHANNON EEL fishermen are meeting this week to consider initiating a legal challenge over the Government’s ban on eel fishing…Tue Jun 02 2009 - 01:00
Eight arrested at Corrib site releasedGARDAÍ in Mayo have released all eight people who were arrested at the Corrib gas landfall in Glengad over the weekend.Tue Jun 02 2009 - 01:00
NUI Galway to repatriate Maliseet canoe to CanadiansNUI GALWAY is to repatriate a 180-year-old birch-bark canoe, built by native Americans and acquired by an Irish soldier serving…Tue Jun 02 2009 - 01:00
Maritime fans flow into Galway celebrationUNLESS THEY were walking on water, canvassing politicians were wasting their time in Galway at the weekendMon Jun 01 2009 - 01:00
Volvo race leader in awe of tough Irish sailors“IF I was living in Ireland, I wouldn’t go sailing at all!” – the words of the world’s most successful Olympic sailor, Brazilian…Sat May 30 2009 - 01:00
Tide is out, so school is in for round-world race childrenAS VOLVO Ocean race crews began preparing yesterday for tomorrow’s in-port racing, their children enrolled in the “Volvo School…Fri May 29 2009 - 01:00
Officials studying report on junior regatta incidentTHE DEPARTMENT of the Environment says it will study “anything that can be learned” from the official inquiry into the Dún Laoghaire…Fri May 29 2009 - 01:00
Jobs, water quality, services and farming are main issuesCOUNTY COUNCIL PROFILE:/GALWAY: SOME WOULD describe its approach as “mature”, while others might not be quite so generous. Either…Thu May 28 2009 - 01:00
EU agreement to reform Common Fisheries PolicyTHE EUROPEAN Council of fisheries ministers has agreed to the principle of a fundamental reform of the controversial Common Fisheries…Wed May 27 2009 - 01:00
Scientists discover coral reef off west coastIRISH AND French scientists have discovered a coral reef “province” off the west coast which has been described as the “most …Wed May 27 2009 - 01:00
Commission agrees to fisheries reformThe European Commission has agreed to a fundamental reform of its controversial Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), and on measures…Tue May 26 2009 - 01:00
Many local issues but national mood prevailsCITY COUNCIL PROFILE: GALWAY: WATER QUALITY is synonymous with Galway, and should be on the mind of the city electorateSat May 23 2009 - 01:00
Riedo death one of Galway's worst tragedies - coroner 'Sense of a need for atonement' Sympathies expressed to teenager's familyGALWAY CORONER Dr Ciarán McLoughlin has expressed “deepest sympathy” to the parents and friends of Manuela Riedo and to the people…Sat May 23 2009 - 01:00
Big bash for Volvo race fleet's arrival in Galway BaySUNSET TONIGHT or before sunrise tomorrow – that’s the latest prediction for the arrival of the Volvo Ocean Race fleet into Galway…Sat May 23 2009 - 01:00
'Connacht Tribune' a century not outIT REPORTED on Alcock and Brown’s historic transatlantic landing on Connemara’s Derrygimla bog, a bishop’s condemnation of country…Fri May 22 2009 - 01:00
Galway awaits as Volvo race fleet 'rockets downwind'AS THE colour and excitement builds in Galway ahead of the arrival of the Volvo Ocean race this weekend, the fleet was yesterday…Fri May 22 2009 - 01:00
Inquest held into Riedo deathGalway coroner Dr Ciaran McLoughlin has expressed “deepest sympathy” to the parents and friends of Manuela Riedo and to the people…Fri May 22 2009 - 01:00
Revised Corrib route is 'safe'Corrib gas consultants have said that a re-routed onshore pipeline is “safe” and meets all “relevant” codes and standards…Tue May 19 2009 - 01:00
Government to run second translation unitTHE GOVERNMENT is to run two separate language units for translating primary and secondary legislation from English to Irish.Mon May 18 2009 - 01:00
Anger at closure of arthritis treatment unit in the westTHE WEST coast’s sole dedicated arthritis treatment unit is to be closed as part of budgetary cutbacks by the Health Service …Mon May 18 2009 - 01:00
Ryan signs controversial eel ban into lawA CONTROVERSIAL ban on eel fishing has been signed into law by Minister for Energy, Communications and Natural Resources Eamon…Sat May 16 2009 - 01:00
Gilmore rules out coalition with FFLabour Party leader Eamon Gilmore has firmly ruled out a coalition with Fianna Fáil after the next general election.Fri May 15 2009 - 01:00
Galway Bay beach clean-up ahead of raceJUST A week away from the scheduled arrival of the round-the-world Volvo Ocean Race, a three-day beach clean-up begins this evening…Fri May 15 2009 - 01:00
First female overseas deputy commander bound for ChadA GALWAY Army officer has become the first female deputy commander of a Defence Forces overseas unit.Fri May 15 2009 - 01:00
Engineering review of Corrib siteSHELL E&P Ireland has released an engineering review of an alternative site for the Corrib gas landfall and refinery.Wed May 13 2009 - 01:00
Breaches in Irish language use identifiedLANGUAGE RIGHTS should not be seen as an “optional extra” in the current economic climate, An Coimisinéir Teanga Séan Ó Cuirreáin…Tue May 12 2009 - 01:00
Call for 'urgent' ambulance regulationsA PRIVATE ambulance company has called for “urgent” licensing and regulation of the ambulance services sector to ensure patient…Tue May 12 2009 - 01:00
Selling ideas to improve societyBINGE-DRINKING and other societal challenges may be tackled more successfully in Ireland through “social marketing”, according…Tue May 12 2009 - 01:00
Tutu calls for commitment to non-violence in Shell rowNOBEL PEACE prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu has called for steps to be taken to ensure that all parties in the Corrib gas…Tue May 12 2009 - 01:00
Apparition reported in MayoRESIDENTS OF a north Mayo housing estate who say they have witnessed an apparition there over the past week have rejected local…Sat May 09 2009 - 01:00
US college agreement gives surgical practice a boostSURGICAL PRACTICE research may receive a fillip in a new agreement due to be signed tomorrow by the Royal College of Surgeons…Tue May 05 2009 - 01:00
Activists call for Corrib interventionMORE THAN 20 recipients of the Goldman international environmental award have appealed to President Mary McAleese, Taoiseach …Tue May 05 2009 - 01:00
Retired politician's son dies in car crashTHE SON of former Fianna Fáil MEP Mark Killilea died yesterday when his car collided with a fence in north Galway.Tue May 05 2009 - 01:00
Harney sets up maternal deaths inquiryMINISTER FOR Health Mary Harney has established a confidential inquiry into maternal mortality which aims to provide safer care…Tue May 05 2009 - 01:00
Former MEP's son killed in road crashThe son of former Fianna Fáil MEP Mark Killilea lost his life today when his car collided with a fence in north Galway.Mon May 04 2009 - 01:00
An Irishwoman's DiaryHE PROMISED to “boldly go where no man has gone before”, and Capt James T Kirk is back on the big screen in Star Trek this month…Mon May 04 2009 - 01:00
Gormley involved in bypass caseMINISTER FOR the Environment John Gormley is involved in a judicial review of An Bord Pleanála’s decision to approve part of …Thu Apr 30 2009 - 01:00
ESB says network upgrade in west vital if cuts to be avoidedPOWER CUTS may have to be implemented in Connemara if the existing supply network is not upgraded, the ESB has told a planning…Wed Apr 29 2009 - 01:00
Brennan criticises 'witch-hunt' against former bank chairmanTHE “witch-hunt” against former Anglo Irish Bank chairman Seán FitzPatrick is not a helpful response to the current challenges…Wed Apr 29 2009 - 01:00
Health workers' bike proposal turns out to be a real wheezeMINISTER FOR Transport Noel Dempsey may want the nation cycling to work, but a senior HSE West official appeared to beat him …Tue Apr 28 2009 - 01:00
Higgins confident canoe dispute can be resolvedLABOUR PARTY president Michael D Higgins has said he is confident that a Native American birch-bark canoe owned by NUI Galway…Tue Apr 28 2009 - 01:00
Debate told of 'bold' measures to tackle financial crisisTHE GOVERNMENT has implemented “bold, ambitious measures” to address the current financial crisis, NUI Galway economist Dr Alan…Mon Apr 27 2009 - 01:00
Warning on use of science for evidenceSOCIETY “NEEDS to be defended” against the unquestioning acceptance of science in courts, a British legal expert has told a conference…Mon Apr 27 2009 - 01:00
OECD to host talk in Dublin on Corrib gas disputeTHE OECD, the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development, is to host talks in Dublin today to try to resolve issues…Mon Apr 27 2009 - 01:00
Corrib protesters urged to 'step back'FORMER UNITED Nations assistant secretary general Denis Halliday has said that the continuing situation at the Corrib gas project…Fri Apr 24 2009 - 01:00
EU fisheries policy 'must be simplified'MINISTER for Agriculture and Fisheries Brendan Smith says that any new EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) must simplify and reduce…Fri Apr 24 2009 - 01:00
Stand-off at Corrib site as gas work resumesA STAND-OFF was continuing last night at the north Mayo landfall for the Corrib gas pipeline following Shell EP Ireland’s decision…Thu Apr 23 2009 - 01:00
New system needed for managing fisheriesEU FISHERIES commissioner Joe Borg has said that the European Commission is “questioning even the fundamentals” in a review of…Thu Apr 23 2009 - 01:00
