Thank you to the unknown soldier who helped injured child

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Fergal Fahey and his six-year-old daughter Hazel of Merlin Park, Galway, were dealt a shock last Wednesday afternoon when Hazel was injured after being knocked off her bike.

Lifesaving machine not covered under Long Term Illness scheme

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

The parents of a Galway child with Down Syndrome - who suffers from a sleep disorder - have to pay more than €70 per month to rent a lifesaving machine for the boy.

Locations of bike scheme docking stations ‘utter madness’

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

The locations of the 19 docking stations for the Regional Cities Bike Share Scheme have been described as “utter madness”, as they are too close together in the city centre and should be spread out across the city to encourage more cycling.

Council told to respect ratepayers and stop Eyre Square commercialisation

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Commercial activity in Eyre Square is to be severely curtailed following representations made by Fianna Fail city councillor Ollie Crowe who pressed the Galway City Council to respect ratepayers and revoke any commitments already made.

New legislation threatens rural Galway post offices

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Post offices in rural Galway should not be threatened with closure over Government plans to relpace ‘An Post’ with the term “payment service provider” in the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill.

This is the view of Fianna Fáil agriculture spokesperson and Galway West TD Éamon Ó Cuív, who believes changes to the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill could have “a detrimental impact” on rural Galway post offices.

Inis Mór prepares for Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Ireland will stage the third stop of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2014 at the Serpent’s Lair on Inis Mór this June 28 and 29.

IMF role for NUI Galway professor

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

NUI Galway economics professor Alan Ahearne has been appointed as an advisor to the International Monetary Fund.

Professor Ahearne, head of economics at NUI Galway, will be an external advisor to the strategy, practice and review department, advising IMF senior management on how the fund could better support the efforts of countries at all levels of income to boost growth and create jobs in the period ahead.

Sunflowers continue charity work in Belarus

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Volunteers from the Sunflowers Chernobyl Appeal children’s charity have returned from Belarus, where they were involved in rebuilding and renovating a derelict house belonging to the Bogushevsk orphanage.

Shannon flying high

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Shannon Airport has received more recognition for the strides made in the 18 months since it achieved independence, claiming one of the top honours at the inaugural Irish Aviation Industry Awards.

Ban below cost alcohol to save jobs, urge Galway off-licences

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

The Government is being urged to support independent off licences by reducing excise duty and banning below cost selling of alcohol, a move which according to members of the National Off-Licence Association in Galway will help retain jobs.

NUI Galway to hold public forum on university sports

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

NUI Galway will be hosting a forum on sports on Saturday June 28 as part of the university’s engagement process with alumni and the public.

To be held in the Aula Maxima in NUIG from 10am to 1pm, the event will include speakers such as Gary Keegan, director at the Irish Institute of Sport, Neasa Folan of the English Institute of Sport, Ollie Daniels, chairman of Salthill Devon FC, and Olive Loughnane, Olympic athlete and world silver medalist.

Galway rower to make history at Henley

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Galway rower Katie O’Brien is set to make history this weekend when she competes at the prestigious Henley Women’s Regatta in England. Katie will be the first Irish para rower to compete at the event, which is the premier rowing regatta for women in the UK, with more than 1600 competitors taking part this year.

Hairdressers wanted in Canada

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

An open day for Galway hairdressers interested in emigrating to Canada will be held on Sunday in the Salthill Hotel.

Irish Water ordered to investigate Clifden water quality

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Irish Water has been ordered to carry out a full investigation into water quality issues in Clifden by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Summer weather mood masks the dangers of drowning

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Galway’s hot weather can lull people into a sense of security around beaches, rivers, and lakes, and increase the risk of drowning, according to Roger Sweeney of Irish Water Safety.

Reform ‘exploitative’ JobBridge scheme

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Thousands of JobBridge interns are being exploited through “inadequate regulation” of the scheme, which is also harming actual job creation.

Suicide charity urges parents to reassure worried students of unconditional love

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Parents of exam students are being urged to reassure their children that they will be loved and valued irrespective of their results in the Junior or Leaving Certificate.

World Cup table quiz for Galway FC

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Galway United Supporters Trust will hold a World Cup table quiz upstairs in The Dail Bar, Middle Street, Galway, on Wednesday, July 2 (8.30pm).

Golden moments

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Athletes and volunteers from Team Connacht during the parade at the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Ireland Games in Limerick.

Relax at Knockranny House Hotel & Spa

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Enjoy a relaxing break in Westport, recently voted the Best Place To Live In Ireland, in one of the country’s best places to stay — Knockranny House Hotel & Spa, which overlooks the beautiful Co Mayo town.

The welcoming atmosphere at Knockranny House Hotel & Spa begins the moment you walk through the doors, with open log fires at the hotel reception, and is carried throughout the hotel with its antique furniture, excellent spa facilities, superb cuisine, terrific bar, and friendly service, creating a genuine sense of relaxed warmth and hospitality.

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