Fine Gael duo get on their bikes for special needs
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Two Galway Fine Gael representatives will this weekend take on the gruelling challenge of cycling 780km from Dinard in northern France to Lourdes in the foothills of the Pyrenees in the hopes of raising more than €250,000 for young people with special needs.
Read more ...Galway West retains its minister in Cowen’s ‘uninspiring’ reshuffle
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
To describe An Taoiseach Brian Cowen’s cabinet reshuffle as cautious would be to give it a gravitas it does not deserve. It was simply the work of an uninspired and dreadfully uninspiring leader.
The nature of Cowen’s reshuffle was best symbolised by the calamitous Tánaiste Mary Coughlan, who publicly stated that Albert Einstein proposed the Theory of Evolution, being appointed Minister for Education and Science.
Read more ...Charity for homeless people appeals for funds
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
A charity which provides accommodation to more than 100 homeless single men and women is appealing to people to give generously to its appeal for funds.
Read more ...NUIG researchers to learn from leading stem cell expert
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Researchers with the Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) at NUI Galway are set to benefit from the vast experience and tutelage of leading stem cell expert Dr Alan Colman.
Read more ...Residents object to ABP over proposed Millar’s Lane development
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Residents in the Gort na Greine, Cruachan Park, and Ros Geal estates are appealing to An Bord Pleanála to refuse permission to a proposed commercial development in Millar’s Lane, which has already received the backing of the Galway City Council.
Read more ...Head of Zambian mission hospital outlines work done there
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
The head of a mission hospital in Zambia outlined the work carried out at the facility in a special lecture held at NUI Galway last night.
Read more ...Gaeltacht day course for Galway students
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Parents of primary and secondary students in the Galway city area and can avail of Gaelnua’s Gaeltacht summer day-course option for their children.
Read more ...Galway City Business Association AGM
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
A date has now been set for the resumption of the adjourned Galway City Business Association AGM.
Read more ...Young drummer seeks Galway public’s support
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Young Galway drummer Richard Dittrich has made it to the final of RTÉ 2’s Two Tube - The Drums, and he is seeking the Galway public’s support.
Read more ...Galway to Limerick rail route is a ‘good day for the west’, says campaigners
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
The official opening of the long-awaited Galway to Limerick rail service is set to take place next Monday, an event which has been described by campaigners as a “good day for the west of Ireland”.
Read more ...Work starts on local roads near new M6
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Repair work is about to start on a number of roads which were used for haulage during construction of the new M6 motorway.
Read more ...Australian expert to lead workshop for parents of children with special needs
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Parentscapes, an interactive workshop for parents and early educators of children with special needs, will be held this Saturday in the Galway Bay Hotel, Galway.
Read more ...Ó Brolcháin calls for new approach to special needs education
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
An integrated approach to special needs education, involving parents, teachers, and the wider community is needed to provide speech and occupational therapists to schools.
Read more ...Australia’s biggest football club helps Galway team
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Collingwood Football Club, the most popular professional sports team in Australia, has come to the aid of Galway’s fledgling Aussie Rules Team, the Midwest Magpies.
Read more ...More gold for Neil Warner at photo Oscars
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
At the Irish National Photographic Awards held recently by the Irish Professional Photographers Association, former Galway Advertiser photographer, Neil Warner won nine Gold Awards. In addition to this he received the supreme award Irish Pictorial and Travel Best Image Award 2010.
Read more ...Nimmo’s, Ard Bia wins major award
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Nimmo’s, Ard Bia restaurant has been awarded The Best Casual Dining Award in Connacht from the Restaurant Association of Ireland.
This prestigious award “recognises a restaurant demonstrating outstanding value, service and hospitality” and was presented to Ard Bia at The Irish Restaurant Awards 2010 Connacht Region ceremony in The Ardilaun on Monday.
Read more ...Ó Cuív sanctions funds for Annaghdown Pier
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Éamon Ó Cuív, in one of his final acts as Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, has sanctioned money for works at Annaghdown Pier.
Read more ...Documentary to show Jonathan Gunning clowning around Lesotho
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Clown Around Lesotho, a documentary directed by Ballinasloe man Mike Casey and featuring Galway actor Jonathan Gunning, will be broadcast on Monday at 11.30pm on RTÉ 2.
Read more ...Take to streets to protest over head shops, says former mayor
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
A former mayor and chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum is urging the public to take to the streets in protest over the growing number of head shops operating in Galway.
Councillor Padraig Conneely says a demonstration aimed at heightening awareness of the proliferation of these outlets and putting pressure on the shop owners to close them would be a step forward.
Read more ...Kilkerrin woman impressed by President Obama’s ‘firm handshake’
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
A County Galway woman who met US president Barack Obama at the St Patrick’s Day reception at the White House was impressed by his warmth, humour and charisma.
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