Minister launches three-way development partnership for youth in Africa at NUI Galway
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
On Monday the Minister of State with special responsibility for Overseas Development Peter Power TD launched a new three-way partnership at NUI Galway, which it is hoped will greatly benefit young people in Zambia.
Read more ...NUI Galway joins stem cell website project
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
NUI Galway has joined forces with 90 other European universities and medical labs to raise public awareness and understanding about stem cell research.
The Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) at NUI Galway is part of a new EuroStemCell project which connects European citizens with stem cell research. The project’s main component is a website www.EuroStemCell.org which acts as a multi-lingual portal composed by researchers.
Read more ...Former patients test negative for hepatitis C after healthcare worker scare
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Some 340 people who were screened for hepatitis C in the west - after it emerged they may have been treated by a healthcare worker infected with the virus - have tested negative.
A total of 454 people were invited by the health authority for the precautionery test. Some 75 per cent of these were screened, according to a statement issued by the HSE.
Read more ...Tuam woman crowned top super mum
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Overwhelming love, support, and passion for her children, these are just some of the amazing and admirable qualities that helped a Tuam woman beat 14 other contenders to be crowned Woman’s Way/John West Mum of the Year for 2010.
Read more ...Shop-lifter targets pharmacy three times in one day, court hears
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
A 32-year-old shoplifter who targeted an Oranmore pharmacy three times in just one day, stealing nearly €450 worth of goods, has been fined €300.
Andiswa Nwafar with an address given at Lisbrook House, Headford Road, appeared before Judge Mary Fahy at Galway District Court on Monday where she pleaded guilty to the theft of two Mitchum roll-on deodorants, two tea tree roll-on deodorants, two bio oils 125mls, three bio oils 200mls, two Palmolive bath aromatherapy, one Slendertone Full System, and one Slendertone accessory pack, total value €447.52, from Walsh’s Pharmacy, Orantown Centre, Oranmore, on August 17, 2009.
Read more ...JCI Galway announces ‘Mid Summer Melodies’ concert for cancer charity
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
JCI Galway in partnership with children’s cancer charity for the West, CD’s Helping Hands has announced details of their upcoming benefit concert Mid Summer Melodies which is taking place on Friday July 2, in the Galway Bay Hotel.
Read more ...Galway Fine Gael is glad that’s it’s not the end of Enda
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Fine Gael may suffer some “short term damage” from last week’s leadership divisions, but Enda Kenny’s handling of the situation will only enhance him in the eyes of voters.
Read more ...Fathers and sons wanted for adventure programme
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
The HSE West is seeking eight sets of fathers and sons to take part in an innovative free adventure weekend.
Read more ...McCormack could become next Ceann Comhairle and hold his seat until 2021
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
If Fine Gael win the next General Election, the party’s Galway West TD Pádraic McCormack could become the next Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann.
Read more ...Lecture to look at the development of military aircraft and fighter planes
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
From the Red Baron in WWI to the Battle of Britain in 1940 and the Blitz the evolution of war planes has changed and determined the course of war.
War planes, fighter pilots, and military aviation will be the subject of a special Renmore History Society lecture at the Renmore Barracks lecture which takes place this Saturday at 3pm.
Read more ...Enjoy a Japanese green tea morning with Rev Towers
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Green tea and Japanese flower arranging will be the order of the day at a special coffee morning, taking place on Saturday, in senator Niall Ó Brolcháin’s clinic in Salthill.
Read more ...Calasanctius College gets permission for new classrooms
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Calasanctius College in Oranmore has been granted planning permission for six new classrooms from the Galway County Council, which should be built and opened by September 2011.
Read more ...County council to be examined in planning law review
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
The Galway County Council is to take part in a major initiative a review of how planning laws and policy are being implemented.
Read more ...Woman jailed for eight months for spitting in garda’s face
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
A mother of four who, while on a cocktail of alcohol and medication intentionally banged her head against a patrol car window, assaulted a garda by spitting in his face, and was verbally abusive has been sentenced to eight months in jail.
Read more ...City Hall calls on public to use water sparingly
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Due to the recent sustained dry period and lack of rainfall the Galway City Council is calling on all water users to conserve drinking water supplies.
Read more ...HSE apologises to 94-year-old great-grandmother who spent two nights on trolley
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
The HSE West apologised this week to a 94-year-old Connemara great-grandmother of 34 children who had to spend two nights on a trolley at UHG’s A&E department.
Read more ...Incomplete council work hampering Mervue's Pride of Place entry - Healy Eames
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Fine Gael Galway Senator Fidelma Healy Eames has written to Galway City Council asking for a list of jobs to be completed so that the St James Road and Crescent area of Mervue will be brought up to a safe and acceptable standard for the families that live there.
“The local residents take great pride in their area and are frustrated by the fact that outstanding work has not been completed despite their constant requests. Mervue has been entered in the Pride of Place competition, which is a 32 county-wide competition. However, the residents feel at a distinct disadvantage while these outstanding jobs remain undone.
Read more ...Celebrated author Jennifer Johnston to address Lady Gregory autumn gathering
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
The highly successful Lady Gregory Autumn Gatherings will continue in Coole Park, Gort, from Friday September 24 to Sunday September 26. Recognising the remarkable influence of Lady Augusta Gregory on the development of Irish theatre and literature, this 16th gathering highlights her unique inspiration for the early foundations of the Abbey Theatre.
Read more ...Order, order — new menu on offer at the Dail
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
The Dail Bar has launched its exciting new menu! The new menu created for the summer season has something for everyone. The Dail has developed a fine reputation for good quality food and service and this new menu will only add to the appeal of this much loved establishment!
The Dail prides itself on the versatility of its menu and daily specials with the dietary needs and tastes of customers taken into account. The menu appeals greatly to Galway’s vegetarian population with dishes that break away from the norm and have imagination and variety, carefully thinking about the needs of the customer. Not only will the veggies of the city be pleased The Dail has also retained some of its much loved traditional hearty meals that it does so well. The Dail Cottage Pie remains along with Lamb stew and for those who like seafood try the grilled fillet of rainbow trout or the Atlantic Fishcakes! Value is also an important factor in this new menu and the prices are very competitive with many main dishes under and around €10 and special offers such as prawn cocktail, monkfish and a glass of wine all for only €15.95. From soup and sandwiches to salads or hearty meals you can guarantee your euro will be well spent!
Read more ...Double sporting success for Clarinbridge school
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Scoil Mhuire Clarinbridge had two outstanding sporting victories in recent weeks when their girls’ soccer team won the All-Ireland Schools’ title and the boys’ hurling team followed up by winning the county hurling title.
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