Man given two month prison sentence for assaulting Garda in Gort Courthouse
*Gort Courthouse. A JUDGE has jailed an ‘uncontrollable’ 30 year old man for two months for an assault on a Garda Inspector during a civil court sitting at Gort courthouse.
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‘It was a natural instinct to open our doors & offer help’ – Lady Gregory praised for Storm Éowyn response
THE LADY Gregory Hotel is among a number of community businesses who have opened facilities to Gort and South Galway community amidst Storm Éowyn destruction.
Parteen motorist among 1,200 detected for speeding offences in Garda Christmas campaign
A DRIVER in Parteen has been among the 1,200 motorists detected for speeding offences as part of a Garda Christmas enforcement campaign.
Gort farmer walks free over ‘cow-dung’ assault on ex Junior Minister
*Joseph Baldwin. A GORT farmer who threw a bag on cow dung in the direction of then Junior Minister, Anne Rabbitte (FF) at a public meeting has escaped a jail term for the assault.
Hat-trick for Gavin’s Ballyea buck
ONE of the main events at Limerick Track last Saturday night were the semi-finals of the Wheeler Auctioneers A2 525 Stake.
‘It’s about creating a community where people don’t feel isolated’ – Gort Cancer Support Centre remains a safe haven
*Cara Brady and Mary Nolan. GORT Cancer Support Centre and Holly Blue House has for 17 years provided confidential cancer support to anybody affected by cancer in the South Galway & North Clare areas.
Gort shines brightly for festive season
CHRISTMAS spirit has officially landed in Gort with the 2024 Christmas Lights now shining bright.
Bernice leading the charge to make Gort a vibrant hub & not a stopping point
*Bernice Forde Carolan. SMALL rural towns such as Gort depend on the enthusiasm and involvement of its community to ensure they thrive as vibrant hubs rather than end up as a mere stopping point en route to larger cities.
Trap to line success for Snuggie Bobby
THERE were ten races on offer at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night last and the highlight was a trap-to-line performance from Snuggie Bobby in the Con Murphy Bookmakers AAO/AO 525.
Armed Gardaí deployed pepper spray and taser on part-time farmer armed with hatchet
*The incident occurred last month. ARMED Gardaí had to deploy pepper spray and tasers to get under control a 60-year old part-time farmer who was armed with a hatchet, a court has heard.
