Under the African skies

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Elaine Divilly spent two months working in Zambia project managing a block production and building development as part of the Alan Kerins African Projects. In the process, she learned a lot about the realities of Africa and herself too.

UHG to slash aggressive cancer treatment budget to address deficit

Thu, Mar 25, 2010

University Hospital Galway has been forced to slash its budget for aggressive cancer treatment for end of life patients by €3 million in a bid to address the €22 million overall budget deficit it is facing this year, a local politician has claimed.

Fine Gael senator Fidelma Healy Eames says this reduction is one of many which will impact on vital services at the west’s flagship hospital. Others cuts include €1m to orthopaedics (eg, 200 hip operations, knee procedures, etc), €1m to prosthetic provision, eg, braces, etc, €1/2m to laboratory tests, €1/2m leading to extended theatre closures which will mean emergency procedures only and a 50 per cent reduction in gynaecological services.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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