City development plan needs to deal with Galway’s water supply, warns An Taisce
Thu, Jan 13, 2011
Galway faces severe water shortages into the future not only from the effects of climate change, but also due to bad planning decisions.
Read more ...Deadline approaches for Cúirt New Writing Prize
Thu, Jan 13, 2011
The deadline for entries for the Cúirt New Writing Prize 2011 is on Friday February 4 at 5pm and the Galway Arts Centre is encouraging people to send their entries in.
Read more ...VHI premium hike will lead to cancellations and pressure on public service, claims councillor
Thu, Jan 13, 2011
A local city councillor has warned that the massive hike in VHI premiums will result in more people reducing or dropping their private health insurance which will put additional pressure on the already overburdened public healthcare system.
Read more ...GAAW joins international call for closure of Guantanamo
Thu, Jan 13, 2011
The Galway Alliance Against War has joined peace and human rights organisations throughout the world in a united call to “Close Guantanamo with Justice”.
Read more ...Limerick thief banned from Galway
Thu, Jan 13, 2011
A Limerick woman with 41 previous convictions was ordered to stay away from Galway city and county after receiving a six-month suspended sentence for theft.
Read more ...Short-fused phone salesman to pay €6,000 compensation for nightclub assault
Thu, Jan 13, 2011
A short-fused phone salesman has been ordered to pay €6,000 in compensation to a man he punched and kicked after being jostled on a busy nightclub dancefloor.
Read more ...Learn to speak Irish
Thu, Jan 13, 2011
Those interested in learning to speak Gaeilge or improving the little Irish they have should check out Conradh na Gaeilge’s winter/spring session of Irish classes.
Read more ...NUIG and Stagecoach to develop new interactive and educational TV website
Thu, Jan 13, 2011
NUI Galway and Stagecoach Theatre Arts schools will be working together on a new interactive and educational TV website to go live next year.
Read more ...NUIG to launch Múscailt festival next week
Thu, Jan 13, 2011
Múscailt, NUI Galway’s annual arts festival, will have its programme launch on Wednesday January 19 at 1pm.
The launch will take place in the Bank of Ireland Theatre, Áras na Mac Léinn, NUIG. At the launch there will be a presentation of some of the highlights of the festival, including a performance by the NUIG Chamber Orchestra, performances from the musical The Wedding Singer, based on the 1998 movie starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore; a performance by the Colours Street Theatre Company; and balloon sculptures by Ana Bella Alvarez.
Read more ...President McAleese heaps praise on groups during whistle-stop tour of city and county
Thu, Jan 13, 2011
It was not just the driving winds and rain that hit Galway with unrelenting vigour on Tuesday as many numerous charities, community groups, and research organisations received a visit from President Mary McAleese who during her whirlwind whistle-stop tour of the city and county praised the excellent work and the valuable resources being created.
Read more ...Eight per cent increase in number of new buildings in Galway, says GeoDirectory
Thu, Jan 13, 2011
There was an increase of eight per cent in new buildings in Galway city and county in 2010, according to figures released by GeoDirectory.
Read more ...Psychiatrist with extensive experience in treating depression to give free talk in city
Thu, Jan 13, 2011
A psychiatrist with extensive experience helping people cope with depression will give a free public talk on the subject in the city next week.
Read more ...Whiskey stolen from Ballina shop
Thu, Jan 13, 2011
A 19-year-old who stole two bottles of Southern Comfort whiskey was before Ballina District Court on Tuesday.
Read more ...NUI Galway lecturer’s book on women’s human rights wins prestigious honour
Thu, Jan 13, 2011
A book on women’s human rights by an NUI Galway lecturer has been awarded a prestigious honour.
Read more ...County council urged to review water meters
Thu, Jan 13, 2011
Tuam-based Councillor Seán Canney has asked Galway County Council to review all of the water meters installed by them to determine if they are installed correctly.
Read more ...Unemployment figures show Galway economy ‘still in decline’ says Nolan
Thu, Jan 13, 2011
The number of people signing on in Galway in December increased by 1.8 per cent, meaning the Live Register for Galway now stands at 23,099, up 408 from November.
Read more ...Zumba offers one New Year’s resolution you will love keeping
Thu, Jan 13, 2011
The global phenomenon that is Zumba fitness is now available in Galway, among 90 venues across Ireland from Stepping Out, Ireland’s Premier Dance Fitness Company.
Read more ...Local artist gets one million hits on YouTube
Thu, Jan 13, 2011
The award winning Galway artist and animator John Jennings has achieved one million video views on his YouTube profile page JohnNetSite5000.
Read more ...Galway Bay Hotel teams up with Brown Thomas for wedding extravaganza
Thu, Jan 13, 2011
Galway Bay Hotel’s wedding coordination team invites readers to join them on Thursday January 20 at 7pm, for an extremely exciting wedding fashion event. The Galway Bay Hotel in association with Brown Thomas and Eileen Boulger Couture Bridal will be showcasing the most beautiful designs that will guarantee you lots of fabulous ideas for your day.
Read more ...Public meeting on seeking reform of Irish politics
Thu, Jan 13, 2011
A public meeting, which will seek to start a movement that will place genuine political reform at the forefront of national debate, will take place in Galway next week.
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