Health Minister urged to avert looming orthopaedic crisis at Merlin Park Hospital

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

A call has been made for the Minister for Health to avert a looming crisis at Merlin Park Hospital which is threatening to cripple the provision of orthopaedic services in the west from next month.

Almost one-third of the nursing staff at the hospital’s orthopaedic department are set to retire in February and will not be replaced due to the HSE’s recruitment ban.

Galway singer hopes to wow judges with her voice on new TV show

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Galway will be represented in the RTE series The Voice on Sunday next when Claregalway native Ailbhe Hession auditions for the four judges with the aim of winning a recording contract with Universal Music.

Reduced car parking charges start on Saturday

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

The reduced car parking charges in car parks run by the Galway City Council, come into effect this Saturday.

HSE urged to resolve pay row

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

A payment dispute between the HSE West and perfusionists at University Hospital Galway’s cardiology department could lead to “serious disruption” of cardiac surgery services if it escalates, the chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum warned this week.

Hard-pressed householders to protest against charges at City Hall

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

Angry householders are to descend on City Hall next Monday evening to protest against the imposition of a whole new raft of charges being implemented by central government.

Performing arts for children with Dramatastic

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

After a very successful season one Dramatastic will resume classes for season two from January 14. Dramatastic was established by Ciara Doyle (B Ed primary teaching, ALCM, LLCM, FLCM musical theatre, MA music education) to make the performing arts accessible to children in Galway and give children the opportunity to develop confidence, make friends, and nurture their own talents in a safe and comfortable environment. With a maximum entry of 15 pupils per class, each child is guaranteed expert tuition.

Become a professional interior designer

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

The Connacht College of Design is offering a diploma course in professional interior design. It begins on Wednesday January 11 in Galway, and bookings are being taken now.

Cambridge exam testing centre opens at Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, a Department of Education-recognised training institute now in its 25th year of business, has just become a Cambridge examination testing centre offering FCE, CAE, and CPE testing facilities as well as a range of other Cambridge exams. Students can now complete their Cambridge examination preparation courses at the centre on a full-time basis in the morning or part-time in the evening and take their exam at the centre throughout the year.

Last year the school also became a FETAC centre. FETAC, one of the largest providers of certification for courses, is a State-run certification system, and Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre will soon be offering FETAC certification on its English language and foreign language programmes as well as on the other non-language programmes the centre runs.

Bonne année, bonne santé from Alliance Française

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

May this year bring you peace, joy, and fulfilment. Speaking of which, why not join Alliance Française Galway on January 14 at its offices in The Plaza, Headford Road, from 10am to 5pm for a fun open day combining registration for the new term and enjoying a slice of the popular French galette des rois celebrating the Epiphany.

Interested in pursuing a career as a carer?

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

Are you looking for a change in 2012? Are you interested in working with older people and becoming a carer? HealthSET is a locally based healthcare training company specifically targeting new and existing carers. As a FETAC centre, HealthSET provides jobs information, professional career advice, and accredited FETAC courses to adults seeking work in the care sector.

Connacht based training provider to bring FETAC course in drug and alcohol addiction to Galway

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

Nationally renowned training and education provider The Learning Curve Institute has announced that its popular FETAC Level 5 component certificate in drug and alcohol addiction will run at the Westside Resource Centre, Galway, at the end of this month.

Learn the art of make-up at the International School of Make-Up Artistry

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

The International School of Make-up Artistry is currently taking enrolments for part-time and full-time make-up artistry diploma courses, which commence in February.

Learn to dance sean-nós in Club Árus na nGael

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

Monday January 16 will see the return of Conradh na Gaeilge's popular sean-nós dancing classes under the expert and patient tuition of Conamara sean-nós dancer Pádraig Ó h’Oibicín.

New Year’s Irish classes at Conradh na Gaeilge

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

Visit www.cnag.ie and have a look at Conradh na Gaeilge’s new schedule of intensive Irish classes to suit beginners, refreshers, and intermediate levels.

New food clinic and raw food classes at Health and Herbs

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

The new food clinic at Health and Herbs, Sea Road, was set up by Yvonne Duffy O’Shaughnessy, a raw food specialist, nutritionist, iridologist, and reflexologist, in order to offer people the opportunity to heal different medical conditions with different foods or diets. Basically this clinic is a natural, drug free approach to treating illness using food as medicine. Diet is a major factor when it comes to health and wellbeing and different foods can have helpful or harmful effects on different illnesses. Certain foods exacerbate or even trigger different conditions. The ability to identify the foods to include and exclude from your diet can have a profound effect on your health and overall wellbeing.

Government must press for USA E3 visa says Crowe

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

All diplomatic channels must be used and explored by the Government in order to convince US senators to pass legislation to legalise the status of undocumented Irish emigrants to the USA.

Zumba and Zumba toning will see those resolutions work

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

Getting fit for the New Year? It Is easy to keep your New Year’s resolution if your resolution is to party. Attending regular 60 minute Zumba(r) classes and better still add another (optional) 30 minutes of Zumba Toning(r) for the ultimate muscle toning and calorie burn session.

It is all you need for a total body workout, cardio and toning in one 90-minute fun-filled session. Go and try a taster-session between January 7-12 for just €2! Classes are held in Galway City, Moycullen and Oughterard.

Mockingbird and Book Thief are Galway’s favourite books

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

Galway readers have shown that they prefer a more classical taste in literature by choosing To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee and Book Thief by Markus Zusak as their favourite books, in a survey undertaken to mark the 125th birthday of bookseller Easons.

Cameron demands bus companies outline future plans for services

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

Bus Éireann and City Direct must go to City Hall this month and outline their plans for furthering and improving their services for bus users across the city.

Late drama as the race into Abu Dhabi sees rivals split by seconds

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

Team Telefónica secured overall victory in Leg 2 with a strong second place but there was joy too for Groupama sailing team last night as they notched their first win of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, snatching top spot ahead of their rivals in the dying moments of the sprint into Abu Dhabi.

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