Warning of coral damage by fishing boats off Irish coastThe European Commission has been warned that cold-water coral reefs off the Irish coastline will be irrevocably damaged if they…Fri Aug 09 2002 - 01:00
Cobh prepares to take on 'World' of luxuryIt has berthed the Titanic and the Lusitania and now Cobh takes on the World - literally.Thu Aug 08 2002 - 01:00
Coarse fish stocks claimed to be at riskStocks of coarse fish in inland rivers, lakes and canals are being "devastated" by non-nationals, according to the National Coarse…Thu Aug 08 2002 - 01:00
EU patrols off Ireland mootedEuropean navies may patrol Irish waters as part of joint fishery inspections proposed by the European CommissionTue Jul 30 2002 - 01:00
Planning go-ahead for new Marine InstituteGalway County Council has given the Marine Institute planning approval for new headquarters at Oranmore, Co Galway.Mon Jul 22 2002 - 01:00
Illegal fishing blamed on lack of EU enforcementThe Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources has said that, if provided with the evidence, it will investigate…Mon Jul 22 2002 - 01:00
Armada cannons to go on display in DublinTwo Spanish Armada cannons recovered from shipwrecks off the Sligo and Donegal coastlines are to go on public display in the …Mon Jul 22 2002 - 01:00
An exhibition where every picture tells a storyThe "Queen of Connemara", Bina McLoughlin, the Taoiseach's infamous election kiss, and the late Dr Noel Browne at 80 yearsSat Jul 20 2002 - 01:00
Humpback whales make off-season splash off Waterford coastlineA pod of feeding humpback whales which should still be in the Arctic at this time of year was identified this week off the Waterford…Fri Jul 19 2002 - 01:00
Curtain goes up on 25th Galway arts festivalThe Big Top has been pitched, Macnas drummers are out and Galway's 25th arts festival has opened with a promise of sea battles…Tue Jul 16 2002 - 01:00
Galway council impounds the car of clamp protesterGalway City Council has impounded the vehicle owned by Ms Anne Naughton, the woman at the centre of the controversy which led…Sat Jul 13 2002 - 01:00
Both parties immovable in clamping standoffThe Galway woman at the centre of a controversy which resulted in the resignation of the former junior minister Mr Bobby Molloy…Fri Jul 12 2002 - 01:00
Domestic violence still 'core problem' - BanottiThe "pervasive and insidious" nature of violence against women and children is still a "core problem" in Irish society, a Fine…Fri Jul 12 2002 - 01:00
Search-and-rescue still a priority-DepartmentThe Department of Defence has said it is still committed to Air Corps involvement in search-and-rescue, despite the decision …Thu Jul 11 2002 - 01:00
Galway on track to set more race festival recordsRecord crowds and wins are anticipated at this year's summer race festival in Galway, with its organisers promising €1Wed Jul 10 2002 - 01:00
Board's stance on fish farms 'disappointing'Fish farmers are puzzled at the stance taken by the North Western Regional Fisheries Board (NWRFB) in relation to aquaculture…Tue Jul 09 2002 - 01:00
Relatives of helicopter crash victims deplore cancellationRelatives of the four Air Corps pilots and crew who died in a helicopter crash in Co Waterford three years ago have called on…Mon Jul 08 2002 - 01:00
O Cuiv defends decision to open air showThe Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs has defended his decision to open the Salthill Air Show in Galway tomorrow…Sat Jul 06 2002 - 01:00
EU threat of court action criticisedThe Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources has questioned the European Commission's decision to take Ireland…Thu Jul 04 2002 - 01:00
Hopes high that Galway festivals will boost seasonTourism interests in Galway are hoping that the 25th annual arts festival will give a fillip to a flagging season, attracting…Thu Jul 04 2002 - 01:00
Minister sees work on new gas interconnectorThe €300 million second gas interconnector between Scotland and Ireland should be completed by October, according to Bord Gáis…Tue Jul 02 2002 - 01:00
Licensing of fishing vessels to be reviewedThe Government's licensing system for fishing vessels may be "depoliticised" under a review planned by the Minister for Communications…Mon Jul 01 2002 - 01:00
Asylum seekers would work if allowedThe vast majority of asylum-seekers in Galway would seek work immediately if permitted, and 68 per cent would work voluntarily…Mon Jul 01 2002 - 01:00
Ruling a blow to gas field's developmentEnterprise Energy Ireland has received a major setback to its plans to develop the Corrib gas field off Mayo, following a decision…Wed Jun 26 2002 - 01:00
Things will be different, Kenny tells faithfulThe Fine Gael leader, Mr Enda Kenny, last night acknowledged the "pain and frustration" of party members who had witnessed an…Tue Jun 25 2002 - 01:00
Ahern to have full control of Marine briefThe Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Mr Ahern, has sought to reassure concerns over his portfolio by…Mon Jun 24 2002 - 01:00
O Cuiv defends his change of mind on NiceThe Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs has defended his decision to change his mind about the Nice Treaty, in…Mon Jun 24 2002 - 01:00
Companies announce 450 job cutsREDUNDANCIES: Two of the largest employers in Ireland yesterday announced 450 job cutsFri Jun 21 2002 - 01:00
Coveney argues famine ship should be maintained by the StateThe Fine Gael marine spokesman, Mr Simon Coveney, has called on the Government to commission a viability study on the Jeanie …Tue Jun 18 2002 - 01:00
Marine industry still wants its own ministerMarine industry representatives are still pressing for the appointment of a "super" junior minister, while welcoming a Government…Sat Jun 15 2002 - 01:00
Plan to devolve Marine functionsSenior officials in the Department of the Marine and Natural Resources drew up a plan for the Taoiseach's Department two months…Fri Jun 14 2002 - 01:00
Fine Gael MEP calls for setting up of EU coastguardA European coastguard is the only way to combat the rapid increase in cigarette smuggling, now valued at about €1 billion a year…Thu Jun 13 2002 - 01:00
Independent TD calls for abolition of health boardsThe Independent TD for Mayo, Dr Jerry Cowley, has called for the abolition of health boards as part of "root and branch" reform…Tue Jun 11 2002 - 01:00
Dermot Ahern faces tough EU battle on fisheriesFishing industry representatives have warned that the new Minister for Communications and Natural Resources, Mr Dermot Ahern, …Tue Jun 11 2002 - 01:00
Marine portfolio change criticisedThe architect of the original department of the marine has criticised the Taoiseach's decision to incorporate it in a new portfolio…Sat Jun 08 2002 - 01:00
Civic award for de Courcy IrelandThe maritime historian, Dr John de Courcy Ireland, who has received widespread international recognition for his work, is to …Sat Jun 08 2002 - 01:00
Shock felt in Galway at omission of FaheyThe former minister for the marine, Mr Frank Fahey, had expressed a keen interest in that poisoned chalice, the health portfolio…Fri Jun 07 2002 - 01:00
Reasonable grounds for planning appeals in Co Mayo, study findsA study into appeals over planning applications in Co Mayo has been welcomed by the North-Western Regional Fisheries Board as…Thu Jun 06 2002 - 01:00
Crisis feared in water qualityA "crisis" in Mayo's water quality could have serious implications for tourism and economic development, according to the North…Wed May 29 2002 - 01:00
Fahey pledges to protect fishing fleet against cutsThe Minister for the Marine, Mr Fahey, says cuts are inevitable in the European fishing fleet, but has pledged that his Government…Wed May 29 2002 - 01:00
€50m for fishing fleet as ban sought on EU, State aidThe Minister for the Marine, Mr Fahey, is due to announce a €50 million scheme for new fishing vessels today - the last such …Tue May 28 2002 - 01:00
Personnel conference debates partnershipThe competitiveness of the economy will be "threatened" by another social partnership agreement, according to the chief economist…Sat May 25 2002 - 01:00
'Competitiveness is our only security' - council chairmanThe Government needs a new partnership agreement which will help to address quality-of-life issues such as health and crime, …Sat May 25 2002 - 01:00
Minister releases salmon fishing quotasQuotas on commercial catches of wild salmon which had been expected before the general election have been published this week…Fri May 24 2002 - 01:00
Front-line employees crucial to innovationCONFERENCE: "Command and control" approaches to management have gone, and successful companies now recognise that the best ideas…Fri May 24 2002 - 01:00
Report recommends seven years' grace for Gaeltachts in declineGaeltacht areas with declining use of the Irish language should be given seven years to reverse that trend or lose their "Gaeltacht…Thu May 23 2002 - 01:00
Dana reports threats made during election to GardaThe Connacht-Ulster MEP, Ms Dana Rosemary Scallon, says she has reported a series of threats, intimidating phone calls and mail…Wed May 22 2002 - 01:00
Molloy says he is 'chuffed' with PD performance in Galway WestNEWS: PD expectations had been building throughout the evening, as the long Galway West count continued..Mon May 20 2002 - 01:00
Defaced posters and a power cut liven up polling dayTHE WEST: If thunder and lightning wasn't exactly the tone of the election campaign in the west, it made its mark in Galway …Sat May 18 2002 - 01:00
