Delay in vaccines inquiry criticisedAdoption Ireland has criticised the delay in holding public hearings into the vaccine trials which took place in children's homes…Mon Mar 31 2003 - 01:00
O Cuiv defends his stance on the conflictThe Minister for Community, Rural and Geltacht Affairs, Mr Ó Cuiv, has defended his position on the US/British war against Iraq…Tue Mar 25 2003 - 00:00
Neglect affects 75pc of Galway schoolsTwo-thirds of schools in the Galway city and county area are in an "extremely urgent" state of neglect, according to a new study…Mon Mar 24 2003 - 00:00
Probable SARS patient is 'doing well'The man with a "probable" case of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Mayo is "doing well" in hospital, while a suspected…Mon Mar 24 2003 - 00:00
Mayo hospital treating man for suspected SARSThe Western Health Board is monitoring a probable case of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) at Mayo General Hospital in…Sat Mar 22 2003 - 00:00
Galway group plans anti-war protestsThe Galway Alliance Against War has planned a series of vigils for this week in the event of a US-led war against Iraq.Wed Mar 19 2003 - 00:00
Mariners' church embraces 'new horizons'As people streamed into pubs, shops and more pubs in Galway city last Sunday, a small community marked the Sabbath with chants…Wed Mar 19 2003 - 00:00
Gardai join in show to celebrate diversityGardaí in Galway are joining forces with refugees, asylum-seekers and members of the Catholic and Protestant communities in the…Wed Mar 19 2003 - 00:00
Political dimension to this year's paradeGalway: Demonic serpents, defiant trees and delighted drummers took to the streets of Galway yesterday to mark a century of …Tue Mar 18 2003 - 00:00
Call for O Cuiv to defend neutralityThe Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Mr Ó Cuiv, should "take a leaf out of Claire Short's book", according…Mon Mar 17 2003 - 00:00
Decision on Bantry Bay Charter criticisedThe Labour and Green parties criticised the Government's decision to wind up the Bantry Bay Charter in west Cork, which was an…Mon Mar 17 2003 - 00:00
Gaeilge and Samba to rouse the westGalway: Moving forests, musicians, majorettes and anti-war campaigners will join forces to celebrate the national day in Galway…Sat Mar 15 2003 - 00:00
Study of cod stocks off Donegal orderedA conservation study into the state of cod stocks off Donegal has been ordered by the Minister for the Marine, Mr Dermot Ahern…Sat Mar 15 2003 - 00:00
Fisheries talks constructive, says MinisterThe Minister for the Marine, Mr Ahern, has described as "constructive and worthwhile" a meeting he held this week with the EU…Fri Mar 14 2003 - 00:00
Bantry coastal initiative is wound upThe State's only integrated coastal zone management initiative under EU guidelines has been wound up due to lack of Government…Wed Mar 12 2003 - 00:00
Gales leave 10,000 homes without powerSouth-westerly gales caused severe power cuts in parts of the west yesterdayTue Mar 11 2003 - 00:00
Galway 'Irish Week' has wide appealAfrican song and dance, a children's "hooley" with TG4's Hector Ó hEochagain and readings by writer and broadcaster Dermot Somers…Tue Mar 11 2003 - 00:00
Irish summer college allowance riseThe Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Mr Ó Cuiv, has moved to alleviate the plight of the Irish summer college…Tue Mar 11 2003 - 00:00
Fishermen welcome Taoiseach's support for initiativesFishing industry representatives have welcomed commitments given by the Taoiseach yesterday to challenge current EU restrictions…Sat Mar 08 2003 - 00:00
Pressure on councillors to rescind rezoningFianna Fáil councillors in Galway will come under pressure tomorrow to rescind their controversial rezoning of land, which has…Sat Mar 08 2003 - 00:00
Fishing groups to discuss EU curbs with TaoiseachThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, is due to meet north-west fishing industry representatives in Dublin today to discuss the impact of …Fri Mar 07 2003 - 00:00
Pressure on councillors to rescind rezoningFianna Fáil councillors in Galway will come under pressure tomorrow to rescind their controversial rezoning of land, which has…Thu Mar 06 2003 - 00:00
56% of visitors last year disappointed with their holidayMore than half of all visitors to Ireland during last year's tourist season described their experience as "fair, poor or very…Wed Mar 05 2003 - 00:00
Minister welcomes improved safety checks on foreign shipsIreland's safety checks on foreign ships have exceeded EU requirements for the first time, according to the Minister for the …Wed Mar 05 2003 - 00:00
Shannon, Cork should be open to all airlines, conference toldShannon and Cork airports should be open to all airlines and landing charges levied on all European flights should be scrapped…Wed Mar 05 2003 - 00:00
Conference centre plans to go before CabinetProposals for a national conference centre are to be presented to Cabinet by the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Mr O'Donoghue…Tue Mar 04 2003 - 00:00
New regulations for hotels and guesthousesThe Minister for Art, Sport and Tourism, Mr O'Donoghue, is introducing a "more flexible" set of regulations for hotels and guesthouses…Tue Mar 04 2003 - 00:00
Woodlands schemes in jeopardyOn the eve of National Tree Week, the environmental organisation, Crann, has appealed to the Government not to abandon its native…Sat Mar 01 2003 - 00:00
Fishing vessel held after Naval officer is injuredAn Irish-registered Spanish fishing vessel has been detained after a Naval Service officer sustained an injury while trying to…Fri Feb 28 2003 - 00:00
Flight delay ends Brussels meetingThis time no one can blame the Government jetFri Feb 28 2003 - 00:00
An Irishwoman's DiaryTradition had it that any "eligible maiden" who hopped three times around the base of the Metal Man's tower marking Tramore Bay…Thu Feb 27 2003 - 00:00
Objections to new bungalow at Yeats's towerA "glaring new house" built less than 100 metres from Yeats's tower, Thoor Ballylee, in south Galway would represent an "appalling…Wed Feb 26 2003 - 00:00
Weather warning service for small boatsOn the eve of the National Boat Show's opening today in Dublin, Met Éireann says it is introducing an extra warning service for…Wed Feb 26 2003 - 00:00
Loughrea bypass project in doubtThe National Roads Authority is reviewing its commitment to a key project on the main Dublin- Galway road, following a controversial…Wed Feb 26 2003 - 00:00
Producers of black pudding see red over hygiene rulesA Clare couple who were forced to close down their black pudding business over food safety regulations have criticised the "completely…Tue Feb 18 2003 - 00:00
Despite promises, Tuam still waiting for hospitalNine months after an election during which north Galway voters were promised their own community hospital, they are still waiting…Mon Feb 17 2003 - 00:00
New unit fails to end west's wait for cancer treatmentCancer patients in the west of Ireland face another three years' wait for radiotherapy treatment in the region even though the…Mon Feb 17 2003 - 00:00
West disappointed over allocation of roadsThe Western Development Commission has expressed "strong disappointment" at the Government's decision to make road projects in…Mon Feb 17 2003 - 00:00
Make music and not war, say pixiesGalway: Music-making "pixies" bearing declarations of love took to the streets of Galway yesterday to campaign against war on…Sat Feb 15 2003 - 00:00
High hopes for Irish women on Everest tripSome 50 years since the first ascent of Everest, and a decade since the first Irish team climbed that summit, a group of mountaineers…Sat Feb 15 2003 - 00:00
Kerry fisherman drowns off Clare coastA Kerry fisherman died in an accident off the Clare coast yesterday, when he fell overboard the fishing vessel he was working…Thu Feb 13 2003 - 00:00
Calls to remember 'US ties' in the war debateGALWAY: Galway West's Progressive Democrat TD, Mr Noel Grealish, has called for a proper recognition of the "ties that bind" …Thu Feb 13 2003 - 00:00
New doctor expected to take up Aran Islands postThe Irish Island Federation has said it hopes a dispute over appointing a doctor to the two Aran Islands of Inis Óirr and Inis…Thu Feb 13 2003 - 00:00
Trawler owner stands to net €60mMr Kevin McHugh, owner of Europe's largest freezer trawler,Atlantic Dawn, stands to make up up to €60 million from the sale of…Tue Feb 11 2003 - 00:00
Spanish vessel requires tow after engines failA Spanish fishing vessel with 17 crew on board was due to be towed into port last night after its engines failed in the early…Tue Feb 11 2003 - 00:00
Council investigates two 'sludge lagoons'Galway County Council is investigating two illegal "sludge lagoons" in the east and north of the county.Mon Feb 10 2003 - 00:00
Fishermen to meet officials over amnesty plan for vesselsFishing industry representatives are due to meet Department of Marine officials today over the controversial amnesty which will…Mon Feb 10 2003 - 00:00
Gardai treating fire at Galway training centre as suspiciousGardai are treating as "suspicious" the outbreak of a fire early yesterday at a training centre for people with intellectual …Mon Feb 10 2003 - 00:00
Ahern sees gains for firms in space technologyThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has urged Irish companies to engage in the €300 million European space technology industry and has said…Sat Feb 08 2003 - 00:00
Teagasc staff to leave DublinSome 100 Teagasc staff in Dublin are to be relocated to the west and to Co CarlowSat Feb 08 2003 - 00:00
