LEGO experts to descend upon city next week

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

With the country getting well and truly battered by nature since the turn of the year, the theme, 'Nature's Fury', could not be more apt! On Saturday February 15, Galway will prepare to be overcome by Nature's Fury once again when hundreds of LEGO experts, architects, engineers and enthusiasts will descend on to the city to exhibit their talents and employ their genius to compete for the 8th annual Irish FIRST Lego League Champion title.

Compulsory microchipping of dogs to be introduced soon, says Walsh

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Legislation providing for compulsory microchipping of dogs is expected to be published shortly.

Cuddy condemns Oranmore replacement mains water pipe delay

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Irish Water is being accused of causing “the unacceptable delay in replacing old iron water pipes in Oranmore” by a county councillor for the area.

Nolan to compile report on Galway’s housing problems

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

The Minister for Housing Jan O’Sullivan is to be presented with a “comprehensive report” on the housing situation in Galway, which can be used to “inform future policy” in the area.

City to benefit from housing adaptation grants increase says Cameron

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Ten per cent more elderly and disabled householders in Galway city will be able to access grant aid to adapt their house this year compared to 2013.

Galway farmers hit by new law on transport of dead animals

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

New laws to restrict the transport of dead animals will see farmers in East Galway prevented from taking haulage to Foyle Proteins in County Derry.

Galway experts provide free advice on diabetes self management

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

The diabetes team in Galway University Hospitals together with Diabetes Care West charity and Croí are hosting a free information evening and workshop in the Croí Heart and Stroke Centre, Galway, on Thursday February 13 for people with type 1 diabetes.

The Scot behind the Dublin to Galway railway line

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

William Bald, the man who proposed the Dublin-Galway railway line and created still unrivalled maps of Mayo, will be the subject of a public lecture.

Thousands expected as Solemn Novena starts next week

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Thousands of people are expected to flock to the city next week for the annual Solemn Novena which will run from Feb 10 to Feb 18.

Since 1982 large crowds have been attending this event in the Galway Cathedral. The Director of the Novena, Redemptorist Father Brendan O’Rourke commented that for him the highlight of each session is listening to the voice of God’s people expressed in the petitions and thanksgivings which are read at each of the 54 sessions which will be held on weekdays at 7.45, 11.00, 1.10pm, 3.30pm, 7.30pm, 9.30pm and on Sundays: 9.00am, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 4.30pm, 6.30pm, 8.15pm.

Cillian Murphy highlights importance of youth having a voice

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Actor Cillian Murphy appeared as a special guest of the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre at NUI Galway for a screening and discussion of the film Broken at the weekend.

NUI Galway researchers discover new risk factor for schizophrenia

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

A novel rare risk factor linked to mental illnesses such as schizophrenia has been identified by a multi-institutional team led by Professor Sanbing Shen of the Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) at NUI Galway.

Nolan must clarify Labour’s stance on religious education says Cheevers

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Labour’s proposal to ditch religious education is more about ideology than a properly thought through policy to promote and improve science and mathematics education.

This is the view of Fianna Fáil Galway City East candidate Alan Cheevers, who is calling on Labour Galway West TD Derek Nolan to clarify his position on religious education in primary schools in Galway City. His call follows Education Minister Ruairí Quinn’s demand that the hours spent teaching religion in schools be cut, and that greater emphasis and time needs to be spent on maths and science.

Sinn Féin proposes more democratic representation for Gaeltacht communities – Ó Clochartaigh

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Gealtacht communities should have a greater role in the structures that administer their regions, that is according to Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh.

The Coronas to play Big Top gig this summer

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

The Coronas, one of Ireland’s most popular rock bands, will play the Galway Arts Festival Big Top in the Fisheries Field on Saturday July 19.

€5.2 million electronic cigarette production site to bring jobs boost

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Electronic cigarette company Ros Dumhach Cógaisíochta Teo (trading as Rossport Pharmaceutical) announced this week that it is to create 138 jobs at a new €5.2 million production site to be based in Corr na Móna, Co Galway, with the support of Údarás na Gaeltachta.

Health system suffers under EU policy says SF EU candidate

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

The Irish health system is being directly affected by economic decisions being “imposed on Ireland” by the EU and a “complicit” Government and MEPs in Brussels.

This is the view of Matt Carthy, the Sinn Féin North, West, and Midlands constituency candidate for this year’s European Elections.

John Mahoney to star in Galway Arts Festival world premiere

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Celebrated American actor John Mahoney returns to Galway this summer to star in the world première of Chapatti, a new work by the Galway playwright Christian O’Reilly.

Higgins warns of dangers of online ‘Neknominations’ craze

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

“Be your own person and not be somebody else’s fool,” is the message Labour’s Galway senator Lorraine Higgins is sending to those tempted to take part in ‘Neknominations’.

Neknominations is a new craze where people nominate others to down copious amounts of alcohol within a 24 hour period and post a video on social media. Once this is done, the nominees than nominate others to do the same to keep the chain going.

Shannon protest in solidarity with Margaretta D’Arcy

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

A protest rally at Shannon Airport, against the US military presence and in solidarity with imprisoned peace activist Margaretta D’Arcy, takes place this Sunday from 2pm to 3pm.

Cuddy demands an end to delays on Claregalway/Carnmore flood relief works

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Despite being fully aware of the flood risks in Claregalway and Carnmore, the Minister of State Brian Hayes has still not give the go-ahead for flood relief works.

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