138 Galwegians travelled to UK for abortions last year

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

Almost 140 Galway women travelled to Britain last year to have an abortion, according to statistics published by the British Department of Health.

Hole in the Wall thieves coolly walked away from scene carrying a briefcase

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

Gardaí are reviewing CCTV footage as part of their investigation into the aggravated burglary at the home of a city publican earlier this week.

Tuam welcomes refusal of anaerobic waste plant planning permission

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

The people of Tuam will not stand by and allow their town to be continually targeted by developers of anaerobic waste digestion plants, according to county councillor Shaun Cunniffe who welcomed the refusal by the local authority to grant planning permission to the latest application.

John Byrne wins High Court action over Irish Sports Council investigation

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

Irish Sports Council (ISC) board member Galwayman John Byrne has won his High Court action against the organisation's decision to investigate him over allegations of wrongdoing.

A big thank you from LilyMae and Sunni Mae Trust founder

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

One year ago I set up The Sunni Mae Trust to raise funds for my niece, Lily-Mae Morrison who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Neuroblastoma which effects one in 100,000 children in Ireland. In a year we have raised more than €420,000.

Galway Pro-Choice to campaign for abolition of Article 40.3.3 of the Constitution

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

Article 40.3.3 of the Constitution must be repealed if women in Ireland are to have proper reproductive rights, protection for their health and well-being, and the right to choose parenting, adoption, or abortion.

This is the view of Galway Pro-Choice, which is preparing for the coming launch of its campaign, along with other pro-choice groups in the State, to have Article 40.3.3 - which grants an unborn foetus equal rights to the life of an adult woman - repealed.

City council steps up its campaign in battle against discarded gum

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

Galway City Council is stepping up its campaign against gum litter and asking people to “Bin It Your Way”. This is the second year of the three-year campaign and Galway City Council is once again an active participant in the high-profile national Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) awareness campaign. The GLT ad-bikes were present in Galway City to promote the campaign messages.

REMEDI enters agreement with US company to advance research into diabetic foot ulcers

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

REMEDI, The Regenerative Medicine Institute at NUI Galway and Orbsen Therapeutics have entered into an agreement with Cardium Therapeutics to utilise Cardium’s Excellagen® pharmaceutically-formulated gel as a delivery agent for Orbsen Therapeutics’ proprietary stromal cell therapy in pre-clinical studies for the potential treatment of diabetic foot ulcers.

Californian woman says Galway should be proud to have Croi

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

pportunity to experience the great work of the heart and stroke charity Croi. Two weeks ago my husband and I were on a Tauck Tour, “The Best of Ireland”, from the United States. Our tour stopped for approximately two hours to walk the streets of Galway, enjoy the Sunday activity, and find some lunch.

The Beauty Lounge — an oasis in the heart of the city

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

To run and manage a beautiful city centre salon is the stuff of dreams for ambitious and talented beauty therapists, and for two Galway city businesswomen, it is a dream come true.

New app to help future graduates add up points

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

The first official third level app designed for students to calculate leaving certificate points has been launched by NUI Galway. iPoints - the free app is a must for all Leaving Cert students expecting their results on Wednesday next14 August and is available through iTunes since Tuesday.

Action must be taken against illegally parked caravans at Ballyloughane beach says O’Flaherty

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

Action must be taken against the illegal parking of caravans at beaches throughout the city, a situation highlighted by recent incidents at Ballyloughane beach.

Galway hotels show growth in room rates, occupancy, and profit levels in annual survey

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

Room occupancy and rates as well as profits before tax for hotels in the western seaboard region, including Galway hotels, experienced an increase between 2011 and 2012, giving encouraging indications of growth in the hotel industry.

Where are your ancestors from?

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

Are your origins Gaelic, Scandinavian, Scottish, French, or English? Or are you a mix of some or all of these?

Derrick Hawker exhibition opens at Galway City Museum

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

An Islands’ Retrospective – Céiliúradh & Buíochas, is an exhibition featuring the work of artist and designer-craftsman Derrick Hawker which has recently launched at the Galway City Museum.

Galway festivals receive Arts Council funding

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

More than €550,000 in Arts Council funding has been granted to six arts and cultural festivals in County Galway.

NUI Galway special maths exam offers Leaving Cert students a second chance

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

The College of Engineering and Informatics at NUI Galway has announced details of a special entrance maths examination to give students a second chance to pursue a career in engineering.

The exam, which takes place on Wednesday, August 21, is for students who achieve the CAO points for an undergraduate engineering degree course at NUI Galway but who have not met the obligatory maths requirement.

Get fit at at an approved horse riding centre

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

Horse riding in an Association of Irish Riding Establishment approved riding centre can tick all the boxes for children and adults.

New mental health model is the way forward says Labour TD

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

Moving away from the old model of institutionally-based, custodial mental health care and replacing it with a network of strengthened community teams in both Galway and Roscommon is the way forward, a local TD said this week.

Explore the wonder of Merlin Woods for Heritage Week

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

A variety of events will be taking place in Merlin Park Woods this month as part of the annual Heritage Week which runs from August 17 to 25.

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