Can you handle the ACT Rockin’ Rainbow run at the airport?

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

ACT for Meningitis will host their first annual Rockin’ Rainbow run, the ultimate paint throwing, disco dancing, most fun loving 5k on the Planet, at Galway Airport on Sunday October 4 at 2pm with all funds raised going directly to the charity.

Executive Helicopters says choppers are transport of choice for many islands

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

Executive Helicopters have released a statement to address the ongoing issue regarding air transport to and from the Aran Islands. The company says helicopters are already the mainstay and air transport of choice to many offshore islands in open ocean conditions and give the example of the Tory Island service off Donegal coast, which has been operating since 1985 and is part-funded by the Department of the Gaeltacht. 

In relation to the comments that aeroplanes are able to operate in worse weather conditions than helicopters for the Aran islands PSO air service, the company says “airplanes  are not permitted by law to operate in worse weather than helicopters for this route. Aeroplanes require a minimum visibility of almost twice (1,500m) that required by a helicopter (800m) to operate to the relevant airports.’’

Losing a full ambulance crew in four years is alarming, says councillor at health forum

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

“Alarming” is how a county councillor and HSE regional health forum member described the loss of 11 staff from the Galway, Mayo, Roscommon ambulance service in the past four years.

Oranmore medical practice to open in new premises next week

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

After eight successful years Dr David Hanney, Dr Catherine O’Mahony, Dr Lorna Joyce and Dr Dan Delaney are moving from their thriving practice in the Orantown Centre to a recently renovated building on the Dublin Road, Oranmore. The new premises are strategically located just off the Oranbeg roundabout and comprises of 4000 sq feet with 13 consultation rooms.  The new premises are modern, spacious and very accessible. 

Dr David Hanney commenced practice in Oranmore in 2003 and was joined shortly afterwards by Dr Catherine O’Mahony. Dr Lorna Joyce joined the practice in 2013. Dr Dan Delaney will be with the practice until April 2016. Nurse Marie Smith is due to join the team in mid October. 

Fanbase on the increase due to Tierney Talk’s excellent impersonations

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

He can be Brian Cody, Joe Brolly, Liam Neeson, or Morgan Freeman, or many others depending on what takes his fancy. Talented Galway man Aidan Tierney has certainly been making waves recently due to his excellent impersonations of famous characters. 

Workshop to help you live your life in a more productive way for your community

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

If you want to live in a more productive way in your family, neighbourhood, or society then this workshop on Training for Transformation is for you. You will learn that labelling a person or a situation can only distort communication. During the workshop you will discover that we need each other to live a full life.

Martin Kennedy, an Adult Education Trainer, will facilitate the workshop which will be based on the Theory of Paulo Freire, who is renowned for enabling communities to achieve their potential. Martin will help you develop critical awareness and how you can put this theory into practice.

Get fit stay fit with Outback Jacks and Peter Forde Physical Injury Massage Clinic

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

Outback Jacks, Ballybane Galway in partnership with personal trainer and physical injury massage therapist Peter Forde are launching their new running group this Autumn. Peter Forde PT operates the Physical Injury Massage Clinic located inside Outback Jacks shop.

Opened as an outdoor shop specializing in technical outdoor fabrics and footwear, Outback Jacks have began retailing performance running footwear for runners with leading brands Mizuno from Japan and US company Saucony.

Half of students who sought counselling at NUI Galway were Arts students

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

students who sought counselling from the university’s student counselling service in the past year were from the Arts faculty.

€1,250,000 new store launch sale continues at Furniture Connexions

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

To mark the reopening of their brand new flagship store in Briarhill Business Park, Galway, Furniture Connexions have extended their special launch sale this weekend for three days only starting on Friday at 10am.

Heart transplant recipient comes full circle following 2500km charity trek from Salthill

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

Three months after setting off from the ‘Circle of Life’ memorial garden in Salthill on an incredible 2500km walk around the Irish coast raising funds and awareness for the Irish Heart and Lung Transplant Association (IHLTA), this weekend foster carer and heart transplant recipient Ron Cummins successfully made it back to the special spot where his walk started.

NUI Galway aims to be first university in Europe to adopt mindfulness culture

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

NUI Galway will host a conference on October 9-10 bringing together mindfulness visionaries, higher education leaders and University staff and students to share the evidence-based impact of mindfulness on performance, well-being, entrepreneurship and society.

The NUI Galway Mindful Way conference will seek to explore current challenges within society and organisations. It will focus on the benefits of integrating mindfulness with the University setting to continue to serve the 21st century needs in delivering its core principles: teaching, research and contribution to society through innovation and entrepreneurship.

Korean broadcasting station visits Galway city to cover endangered languages

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

A documentary on endangered languages is to be produced by South Korea’s largest broadcasting network, following a visit to Galway to investigate the situation regarding the Irish language.

Gala evening in aid of GUH Arts Trust

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

THE GALWAY University Hospitals Arts Trust is holding a gala evening of music and song in the Town Hall Theatre on Wednesday September 30 at 8pm, featuring Luka Bloom, John Faulkner, Mary Bergin, and The Amazing Apples.

The event opens with a performance by the Galway University Hospital Choral Society, lead by Seamus Leonard. Flute player Christy Barry, who recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to music at the Doolin Folk Festival, and his band - Conor McCarthy, James Devitt, and John Faulkner. Singer-songwriter Luka Bloom; acclaimed fiddle player Mick Conneely and Mary Bergin, one of Ireland’s greatest tin whistle players; and indie-folk band The Amazing Apples will also perform.

Fidelma Healy Eames to launch campaign with fundraiser that will also benefit local charities

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

Sat Oct 17 will see Senator Fidelma Healy Eames launch her Independent campaign for a Dail seat in Galway West/ South Mayo with a ‘Night at the Dogs’.

One tenth of new nurses hired for GUH have returned from overseas

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

One in 10 nurses hired by Galway University Hospitals (UHG and Merlin Park) since January has returned from overseas.

GUH hired 80 fulltime nurses since the start of the year for all areas, including the intensive care unit, and theatres.

Kinane calls for businesses suffering due to roadworks to get a rates rebate

Tue, Sep 22, 2015

It is hoped that roadworks in Oranmore will finish a week ahead of schedule. However, along with causing havoc for commuters over the past number of weeks, businesses in the area have suffered a major drop in trade and a local county councillor is calling for their rates bills to be eased as a gesture of goodwill.

Crisis meeting called to discuss the future of Aran Islands air service

Thu, Sep 17, 2015

A special meeting of Galway County Council will take place next week to discuss the future of the Aran Islands air service. Up to 20 politicians from across Galway visited Inis Mór, Inis Oirr, and Inis Meáin yesterday for a series of meetings aimed at saving the service.

Public meeting on Goverment's White Paper on defence

Thu, Sep 17, 2015

The Government's White Paper on defence has attracted scant media comment, but if implemented, will see Ireland increase military spending, "deepen" its relationship with the EU, OSCE, and NATO, and be required to work closely with the European Defence Agency.

Eamon Ceannt festival among 2016 events for Galway

Thu, Sep 17, 2015

A week-long festival commemorating the life of Eamon Ceannt, the only Galway-born leader of the Easter Rising, will be among a series of events taking place in Galway next year to mark the centenary of 1916.

City council facing five million euro gap in finances

Thu, Sep 17, 2015

Galway City Council is facing a shortfall of some €5 million as it attempts to balance its books for the year, it emerged this week.

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