Mayor wants permanent Volvo monument in Galway

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

The spin-off from this month’s Volvo Ocean Race stopover in Galway is expected to pump up to €100 million into the Irish economy.

Crowe pleased that new traffic light system performed well under stress of Volvo

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

The chairman of the City Council Transportation Committee Cllr Michael Crowe has confirmed that the recent changes introduced on the Seamus Quirke Road, the recently transformed Font (Ballybane) and Morris (Tuam Rd) roundabouts to junctions and the previously transformed Briarhill Junction will see continued improved traffic flows over the course of the next few weeks.

He also added that further changes and works will be necessary in order to maximise the benefits for commuters in and around the city which will further minimise journey times.

New year and a new Plate at Ballybrit

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

And they’re off... as details of the 2012 Galway Races Summer Festival, running from Monday July 30 to Sunday August 5 were announced at the official launch in the g Hotel, Galway yesterday.

NUI Galway creates Galway city weather smartphone app

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Local Galway city weather is now available on your smartphone via an android app. The app arose from a collaboration between the disciplines of information technology and civil engineering at NUI Galway. The weather data is provided by the IRUSE research group at NUI Galway led by Dr Marcus Keane, Lecturer in Energy Systems Engineering at the University.

Dr Hugh Melvin, Lecturer in Information Technology at NUI Galway, said: “Is Galway the wettest city in Ireland? We all know that the Irish love talking about the weather and that the Irish love their smartphones. Now you can combine these two with a free Android app and answer that question at the same time. This version won’t stop the rain or banish the clouds but we hope that the next one will, a practical example of cloud computing.”

Jewellery-making workshop for children

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

The Galway City Museum will host a jewellery making workshop with Natasha Heaslip, this Saturday from 11am to 2pm, for those aged 10 to 14.

The workshop has been inspired by 21st Century Icons, an exhibition that is on loan to the museum from the National Craft Gallery, in which some of Ireland's leading contemporary jewellery makers reinterpret the ancient Celtic neckpiece, the torc.

Jedward to headline Summer Pop at the Docks next month

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

The Volvo Ocean Race may be over but that does not mean live concerts on the docks are, as the area will host Summer Pop in August, and Jedward will be the headliners.

Have fun and do good at the Foróige summer fundraiser

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Young people who would like to spend a week doing kayaking, music production, fishing, mountain biking, street theatre, visual arts, or field sports are in for a treat.

Hands burnt with cigarettes during Aran Island camping assault, court hears

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

A Doughiska man accused of allegedly assaulting three men, including burning one man’s hands with cigarettes, during a camping trip to the Aran Islands has been further remanded on continuing bail for the service of a book of evidence.

Nolan encourages small businesses to sign up for new loan scheme

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

The new Microenterprise Loan Fund Scheme will prove vital to helping small businesses succeed and grow, thereby underpinning “our future potential for jobs, growth and prosperity”.

Conference to discuss Irish monks’ mix of science and faith

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

In mediaeval times, Irish monks were the leading experts in Europe in Computistics, a mixture of science, mathematics, and religion, where the three disciplines were not antagonistic, but complementary.

Rave reviews in New York for DruidMurphy

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

DruidMurphy, Druid’s ambitious staging of three of Tuam playwright Tom Murphy’s finest plays, has been receiving rave reviews in New York.

Nolan calls for penalties for social welfare fraud

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

If social welfare fraud is to be properly tackled tougher punishments, other than just paying back money owed needs to be introduced.

Galway Potters’ Market takes place next week

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Galway Potters’ Market, a celebration of studio pottery and ceramics, takes place on Thursday July 19 and Friday 20, at the Fish Market at The Spanish Arch, from 10am to 6.30pm.

Local businesses invited to consult with Minister on Monday

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton will be in Galway next Monday for a consultation with the local business community regarding support for the protection and creation of jobs — and Galway businesses have been invited to attend.

Broken images, broken heritage

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Throughout history, nearly every religion of consequence has displayed a tension between austerity and exuberance. In Christianity this tension shows itself in the contrast between, say, the unadorned, white-washed chapel and the imposing magnificence of a great medieval cathedral.

Agriculture office should be convenient for farmers says Connaughton

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

The Department of Agriculture is set to leave its Dockgate Street office and is likely to move to new premises in Galway city, but there is anger amongst county farmers that it will not relocate to Athenry.

Back pain sufferers wanted for research programme

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

People who are unable to work or are on reduced work hours due to back pain are being sought to take part in a research programme at NUI Galway.

Specialist cancer care services to be retained at GUH

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Specialist cancer-care services at Galway University Hospital are to be retained despite recommendations that they should be withdrawn and transferred to Dublin.

Bille Gaeltachta á bhrú tríd an Dáil

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Tá díospóireacht á dhéanamh sa Dáil inniu, Déardaoin 12 Iúil, ar an dara chéim de chuid Bille na Gaeltachta 2102. Beidh sé os comhair na Dála arís amárach agus tá sé tugtha le fios go ndéanfar iarracht céim a thrí den Bhille a bhrú tríd an Dáil ar an 19 Iúil, an lá deireanach a bheidh an Dáil ina suí roimh bhriseadh an tsamhraidh.

Deireadh le toghchán an Údaráis

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Tá sraith leasuithe á mholadh ag Conradh na Gaeilge agus Guth na Gaeltachta ar an mBille Gaeltachta atá á phlé sa Dáil faoi láthair maidir le comhdhéanamh Bhord Údarás na Gaeltachta. Mar atá leagtha amach faoi láthair bheadh deireadh á chur le toghcháin phoiblí do Bhord Údarás na Gaeltachta agus an ceart chun comhaltaí a thoghadh á bhaint de phobal na Gaeltachta.

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