Questions every Fine Gael candidate in Galway must answer in this campaign

Thu, Feb 17, 2011

As the election enters its final straight Fine Gael is on course to lead the next Government appears to be the party with the momentum and some observers have speculated about the possibility of a single party FG government. Therefore it is vitally important that people question their FG candidates in some detail over the next week.

Since when is a vote for Nolan a vote for Kyne?

Thu, Feb 17, 2011

“The past is a foreign country. They do things differently there,” wrote the English novelist LP Hartley. Were he around today he might say: “The internet is a foreign country. Reality operates differently there.”

GMIT to link up with Marine Institute to further develop marine research

Thu, Feb 17, 2011

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology is to join forces with the Marine Institute to further develop marine research capabilities, undergraduate and postgraduate marine science programmes and, staff training and development initiatives at the two organisations.

Let Mindlink bring you happiness

Thu, Feb 17, 2011

Would you like to have more happiness, peace and love in your life? Are you tired of being in a rut? Are you looking for a life-changing experience? Then a seminar run by Mindlink may appeal.

Galway Samaritans call on locals to volunteer

Thu, Feb 17, 2011

Galway Samaritans are asking people in Galway city and the surrounding county to consider becoming listening volunteers with the organisation. The number of calls received by the Galway branch increases every year and new volunteers from the local community are always needed to help sustain the service.

Hill walking club table quiz

Thu, Feb 17, 2011

Cuman Siul Cois Coiribe (hill walking club) is holding a table quiz on Monday, February 21, 2011 at The Huntsman Hotel and Bar commencing at 8.30pm.

Seven month suspended sentence for selling cannabis

Thu, Feb 17, 2011

A man found in possession of nearly €800 worth of cannabis resin and who sold 10 grams a month to his friends received a seven month suspended sentence at Galway District Court this week.

Krzyaztos Betowski (29) with an address at 168 An Fiodan, Doughiska, appeared before Judge Mary Fahy charged with possession of cannabis herb with intent to sell or supply at his place of residence on March 19, 2010.

Ombudsman would like to name and shame rogue financial service providers

Thu, Feb 17, 2011

In the different Ireland in which we all grew up, several pillars of the community were held in the greatest of esteem. We scampered when the garda approached, doffed our caps when we dared to address the parish priest, and adopted the grateful approach when meeting the local bank manager or insurance salesman.

Evergreen hosts public talk on children‘s nutrition

Thu, Feb 17, 2011

Next Tuesday night in Moycullen sees Evergreen Healthfoods hosting a public talk on children’s nutrition. The talk entitled ‘Healthy Eating For Children’ takes place upstairs at The Forge Bar in Moycullen at 8pm and will support local children’s charity CD‘s Helping Hands.

Carbon Night club gets Eglinton Street rockin’ again

Thu, Feb 17, 2011

Now under new management and ownership, Carbon Nightclub is striving to bring a new fresh element to Galway nightclubbing.

The waves are a-coming — High tides predicted for this weekend

Thu, Feb 17, 2011

Galway City Council is issuing an advisory to the public regarding the possibility of localised flooding in the city over the coming weekend until Monday morning

Thirty candidates to chase the nine seats in Galway

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

Anglo Avenger developer Joe McNamara who famously drove his cement mixer into the gates of Dail Eireann on Budget Day will not be walking in the main door of Leinster House in March as an elected TD after he dramatically decided not to put his name forward for election in Galway West.

Questions Galway’s Labour candidates must answer

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

This election marks the end of an era for Galway Labour. Michael D Higgins is hopefully heading for the greener pastures of the Phoenix Park. What may prove to be a gain for Ireland is certainly a loss for the Labour Party. For many on the Left Michael D represented the party’s “conscience”.

What they say and what they mean

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

Political jargon, soundbites, double-talk, whatever you call it, politicians have bucketloads of it and over the next two weeks they will bombard us with all the stock clichés and responses they possess.

But of course what politicians say and what they really mean are different things altogether, so from now until February 25, if you hear candidates in Galway East and Galway West utter any or all of the following (printed in bold), you will know just what they are really mean (printed in italics).

Certificate in horticulture

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

National Learning Network, Galway, in conjunction with FÁS is now recruiting for a new two year FETAC Level four certificate in horticulture.

International interior designer to teach at Connacht College of Design

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

The Connacht College of Design is offering an Associate Diploma Course in Interior Design in Galway (Oranmore). It begins next week and is taught by well-known interior designer Amanda Stuart.

Creative writing workshops @ GTI

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

THE GALWAY Technical Institute will hold creative writing workshops for beginners and experienced and bookings are now being taken.

Learn about human rights at free event

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

People are invited to participate in one of two free public information sessions on human rights in Ireland taking place at the Galway People’s Resource Centre, St Claire’s Walk, Merchants Road. Both sessions take place today (Thursday) - the first from 3.30pm to 5.30pm, the other from 6.30pm to 8pm.

Learn the art of make-up

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

The School of Make-up Artistry provides courses to cater for students interested in make-up at all levels. Whether you are a beginner with an interest in learning more about applying make-up, or you are currently in the beauty industry and would like to update your skills and techniques, the school can offer a course to suit your needs.

The courses are very interesting and 100 per cent make-up orientated. Seventy five per cent of the work is practical with 25 per cent theory.

The Soap Box – A regular column in which readers tell us about what matters to them....

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

More than 520 people died through suicide in Ireland in 2009 — that is more than one person each day — and the numbers continue to increase. For the families and friends of the victim the impact is devastating. Each year, another 12,000 people have presented at hospital A&E departments having engaged in acts of deliberate self-harm or attempted suicide.More people die through suicide than on our roads. The budget to fund the Road Traffic Authority to reduce road traffic deaths is €40 million. The total Government budget for suicide prevention is only €5 million.

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