Little Sisters of the Assumption celebrate forty years in Galway

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

A city based order of nuns will celebrate 40 years in Galway at a special event at the Menlo Park Hotel on Friday at 8pm.

Through the glass darkly

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

She was a vivacious, witty young woman, intelligent, interested in everything, passionate about her country, and determined to make her own way in a man’s world. He was an elderly, brilliant, and very eccentric scientist. Yet these two became friends, and she has left us a vivid and very funny account of their late-blooming friendship.

She was Sydney Owenson (c1776-1859), the daughter of Robert Owenson, an Irish actor born in County Mayo, and Jane Hill, an English Protestant whom he had met while on tour. Robert had changed his name from MacOwen to Owenson for professional purposes – O’s and Mac’s signalled too clearly one’s origins. He established a music hall in Fishamble Street, Dublin, where plays and songs were performed in Irish.

Galway pharmacist vows neighbour was still alive when she left

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

A pharmacist from Galway, on trial for the murder of her elderly neighbour who was found dead in the bedroom of her home in Newry, Co Down, on Christams Day three years ago, has told a jury at Belfast Crown Court that she had visited the home but the deceased had still been alive when she left.

Survey this weekend on the state of Gaeilge in the city

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

Gaillimh le Gaeilge will take to the streets and shopping centres of the city this weekend encouraging the public to take part in a survey on the status of Gaeilge in Galway.

Paws 4 Thought

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

If you are looking for a pet, check out these gorgeous animals looking for homes. While we can only show you a sample here, please check our website www.galway-spca.com and have a look at all our animals. Please note home checks are carried out for all our animals, and a donation is required.

Galway sole traders can avail of interns under JobBridge scheme

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

Allowing sole traders to take on interns under the JobBridge National Internship Scheme will give “the maximum number of people the training and skills necessary to succeed in the workplace”.

This is the view of Labour Galway West TD Derek Nolan who says the extension of the scheme will allow people on Jobseeker’s Benefit to gain “vital experience in niche organisations” such as solicitor’s offices, hairdresser’s, etc, which are run by sole traders.

Ceardlanna do scríbhneoirí óga

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

Tá Cló Iar-Chonnacht ag reáchtáil sraith ceardlann do scríbhneoirí Gaeilge an fómhar seo. Beidh na ceardlanna dírithe den chuid is mó ar scríbhneoirí óga/nua nach bhfuil aon leabhar foilsithe fós acu ach a léiríonn cumas scríbhneoireachta.

Cearta teanga do dhéagóirí

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

Sheol an tAire Stáit Gaeltachta Donnchadh Mac Fhionnlaoich T.D., an tionscnamh oideachais nua ar chearta teanga atá curtha le chéile ag Oifig an Coimisinéir Teanga, ag ócáid i nGaillimh Dé Máirt seo caite.

Debate on transgender issues tonight

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

NUI, Galway’s Literary and Debating Society will present a Transgender Panel Discussion in the Kirwan Theatre, main concourse, this evening at 7pm.

Nursing home chef short listed for national care award

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

The Village Nursing Care Centre in Craughwell was last week announced as a finalist for the second annual NHI Care Awards.

The County Buildings

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

In June 1802, the County Infirmary finally opened. Some 35 years before, it was ordered in council at a meeting of the corporation, “That a committee consisting of the principal gentlemen of the town, be, and are accordingly appointed to enquire and find out a proper place within the county of the town of Galway for erecting a public infirmary or hospital for the reception of the poor, sick and disabled persons”. The Governors of the Erasmus Smith School granted two acres of ground gratis for ever, but it still took 35 years to build.

Online business course for jobseekers tonight

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

South West Gnó Skillnet is running an innovative training programme for jobseekers this evening in conjunction with a Galway based firm. Taking place in the Oranmore Lodge Hotel from 7pm to 10pm, this introductory programme will outline to participants how they can build a successful web-based business without needing external web design or IT support.

It launches a follow on 10 week programme, consisting of three hours per week, where participants can apply the process and create an online business with support from tutors. All the necessary steps from developing a site concept right through to making a consistent income on the web will be covered. It is designed for people who have basic computer skills and the determination to succeed.

Outstanding Brazilian student awarded NUI Galway scholarship

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

A Brazilian student is the first recipient of a new NUI Galway scholarship for students from a non-EU country to study at the university.

Two months jail for abuse at social welfare office

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

A Newcastle man who, during an ‘alcohol rampage’, abusively demanded dole money from staff at a social welfare office and, after getting no joy, relieved himself by urinating on the exterior of the building in the presence of gardai was jailed for two months this week.

At a court sitting held in June of this year, Stephen Rabbitte (25) with an address at 96 Inishannagh Park, Newcastle, Galway, pleaded guilty to threatening and abusive behaviour at Sandyvale Lawn, Headford Road, and to threatening and abusive behaviour at St Augustine Street, on February 2, 2011. Charges for being intoxicated in a public place, obstruction, and failing to obey Garda orders had been withdrawn.

Fidelity technology volunteers give Simon auction a push start

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

A team of volunteers from Fidelity Investment’s Leap technology graduate training programme put their shoulders to the wheel for Galway Simon last week by helping prepare a warehouse for Simon’s upcoming furniture auction fundraiser on Saturday.

New committee for Galway Greens

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

The Green Party in Galway has elected a new committee to focus attention locally on issues such as democracy, the environment, food, natural resources, social justice, and transportation.

The elected committee is former senator Niall Ó Brolcháin, Peter Butler, Donal Chambers, Caoimhín Ó Maolallaigh, Bréandan MacGabhann, Henrike Rau, and Catherine Swift.

City is set for Galway Bay Half Marathon/10K

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

More than 2,000 athletes, almost half of whom are from outside Galway, will take part in the Galway Bay Half Marathon/10K this Saturday.

Galway schools continue to suffer from education cuts

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

There is growing concern for the future education of primary school children in Galway caused by pressures placed on already dwindling resources due to cuts, teacher employment restrictions, and increases in class sizes.

Figures from the Department of Education released this week showed that nationally more than 86 per cent of primary pupils are in class sizes of 20 or more, with one in five in classes of more than 30. The 2010 to 2011 school year figures for Galway show that 16.5 per cent of children were in class sizes of more than 30, while 62 per cent were in class sizes of between 20 and 29.

Dana becomes second Galway based presidential candidate

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

This week saw a second Galway based candidate enter the presidential election when Dana Rosemary Scallon received the final nominations she needed to secure a run for the Árus.

Galway jobs boost with BioWare’s new facility

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

There was good news on the jobs front for Galway this week with American company BioWare’s announcement of another 200 jobs at its new customer service centre in Galway.

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