Charity feels Claregalway Bypass will ‘not be advanced’ under this Government

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

Funding for the Claregalway Bypass, officially known as the Claregalway Inner Relief Road, will not be provided by the Fine Gael/Labour Government, and the project as originally mooted will not proceed.

Plans being put in motion for Easter Rising centenary

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

A community engagement workshop to discuss plans for the Easter Rising centenary celebrations will take place at the Galway City Museum this Thursday evening (June 4). A steering committee has been appointed by Galway City Council to oversee the celebrations in the city next year. This committee will engage with local communities and arts organisations to devise a programme to commemorate the Rising.

Going to great lengths for gorgeous hair

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

Taking hair to a whole new level of gorgeous and glamorous, the expert extensionists at Ritz Hair are the ultimate choice for high quality human hair extensions in Galway. 

Connemara journalist named radio broadcaster of the year

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta journalist Máirín Ní Ghadhra was named radio broadcaster of the year at the Oireachtas Media Awards in Galway last Friday. The great and the good of the Irish language media attended the awards in the RadissoN Blu Hotel, with Aengus Mac Grianna from RTÉ News hosting the event. 

Charity calls for live online streaming of Galway County Council meetings

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

Renua Councillor James Charity has labelled last week’s scenes at the monthly meeting of Galway County Council “utterly disgraceful,” and has called for live online streaming of all future meetings so that the public can view proceedings for themselves.

Local man bequeaths money for Oughterard concert

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

A special concert will take place in Oughterard as a result of a request in a local man’s will.

JJ Rhatigan & Company chosen to deliver 14 Primary Care Centres

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

As part of the Prime-Balfour Beatty Consortium, JJ Rhatigan & Company has been awarded the contract to construct 14 Primary Care Centres nationwide, ranging in size from 1,500m² to 5,000 m² gross floor area.

The project, with a combined capital value of circa €140 million, is the first programme of its kind in the Irish primary care market.

Vision Built representing Local Enterprise Office Galway at 2015 National Enterprise Awards

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

Vision Built will represent the Local Enterprise Office Galway at 2015 National Enterprise Awards ceremony at Dublin’s Royal Hospital Kilmainham on Thursday, June 11.

It’s Dia Dhuit Friday every Friday at Joyce’s Supermarket, Knocknacarra

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

In recognition of winning the Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2015, Joyce’s Supermarket in Knocknacarra has launched an initiative that will see all customers entering their store on Fridays greeted with the phrase Dia Dhuit.

“We have really focused on offering a seirbhís i nGaeilge to our customers and with 12 Irish speakers on our team, conversations as Ghaeilge can be heard throughout the day,” said Aisling Joyce.

National call to action for the sixth annual 10km ‘Run for Ollie’

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

Friends of Ollie are calling on all athletes, runners, and walkers to take part in this year’s 5th annual charity 10km ‘Run for Ollie’ taking place in Milltown, Galway, on Saturday June 13 in aid of Ollie Burke.

Climb4Cancer fundraising achievements reach new heights

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

A group representing the Irish accident repair industry and their motor trade partners took on the gruelling Climb4Cancer four peaks challenge to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society last month. Climbing the highest mountains in each of Ireland’s four provinces over three days the Climb4cancer organisers describe the event as an outstanding success on every level.

Children’s Remembrance Day committee invites parents to include their loved ones in a Special Mass of Remembrance

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

The Children’s Remembrance Day Committee, University Hospital Galway is inviting parents and their families who have experienced the death of a child before birth, shortly after birth or at a later stage to remember their loved ones in a special Mass of Remembrance, which will take place at the Church of Mary Immaculate Queen in Barna on Sunday June 7.

Chairperson Margaret Duignan commented, “the death of a child no matter what age is the most traumatic experience that can occur in a family.

Saddle up for Galway Bike Festival 2015

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

Galway Bike Festival will take place from Saturday June 13 to Sunday June 21. The event which is funded by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport was officially launched in Eyre Square by the Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr. Donal Lyons on Friday.  

Research co-authored by NUI Galway lecturer says employees with diverse Twitter network develop better ideas

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

New research suggests that employees with a diverse Twitter network that exposes them to people and ideas they do not already know tend to generate better ideas. 

Dr Eoin Whelan, lecturer at the J E Cairnes School of Business and Economics at NUI Galway, co-authored the research which has just been published in the prestigious MIT Sloan Management Review. 

The benefits of a positive approach to multiple sclerosis

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

Alan Donnellan has been robbed of everything, except his speech and head movement, yet he says things could be worse.

A career in make-up artistry

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

The International School of Make-up Artistry has been in business for more than 25 years, specialising in make-up artistry courses, from beginners to advanced levels, and is constantly updating with cosmetic products and fashion trends. 

The course covers all areas of beauty make-up, including day, evening, bridal, different age groups, fashion/trend and much more. The diploma course at The School of Make-up Artistry also includes a module on make-up for professional photoshoots.  Qualifications from this course are recognised in Ireland, UK, Australia, Bahrain, Channel Islands, China, Cyprus, Kenya, Malta, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Africa, USA, and Zimbabwe.

Is your child struggling with maths? Try a free two week trial with First Class Learning

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

One of the keys to success in maths is having a solid fluency in the foundational maths skills that are taught in primary school. Too often, students do not get sufficient practice at the different basic skills and so lack confidence needed to tackle the more complex ideas that appear in secondary mathematics and beyond. Students lack the necessary fluency and feel that they are “no good at maths”. 

Maths skills build one on top of the other starting with addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and division with remainders. It is only when the core skills are sufficiently secure that the student can proceed onto more complex computation in fractions, decimals, percentages, and algebra. Mastering maths is similar to mastering the piano — the growth of each skill is gradual and cumulative, each new improvement being built upon earlier achievements.

New GMIT students’ union executive takes office

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

Kilconly native Michael Kerrigan has been elected students’ union president of Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology. Mr Kerrigan will take up the role following a year as deputy president and the union’s first Deputy President for Education, having also completed a year as vice president for welfare. 

Enhance your CV with a payroll qualification

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

In today’s economic climate many businesses require additional office skills from prospective employees. A working knowledge of the Irish payroll system is an excellent skill to add to your CV.

Learners who successfully complete this course will have a thorough knowledge of basic PAYE computations to include the cumulative, week 1 and emergency tax basis. Learners will learn and understand PRSI and USC computations, how to deal with starters and leavers, file Revenue forms, and year end procedures.

Irish Water could face compensation claims from angry Oranmore businesses claims Healy Eames

Wed, Jun 03, 2015

Irish Water could be facing bills for thousands of euro in compensation, a local senator has claimed, accusing the controversial body of "throwing businesses and jobs in Oranmore into disarray" yesterday.

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