Pieta House to open in Tuam this October

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

A suicide and self-harm crisis centre which will serve Galway, Mayo and Roscommon is due to open in Co Galway in the autumn.

Building work has already begun on the new Pieta House which will be located at Bishop Street, Tuam. The 17 week project is being carried out by John Moran Plant Ltd and is due to be finished by the end of October.

‘Abducted’ Craughwell businessman charged with wasting Garda time

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

Craughwell-based businessman Kevin McGeever was yesterday remanded in custody with consent to bail after being charged with making false statements and wasting garda time.

‘Abducted’ Craughwell businessman charged with wasting Garda time

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

Craughwell-based businessman Kevin McGeever was yesterday remanded in custody with consent to bail after being charged with making false statements and wasting garda time.

Nolan calls for new jobs policy to target long-term unemployed

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

The number of people in Galway who are long-term unemployed has risen and more needs to be done to provide jobs for people in this situation.

This is the view of Labour Galway West TD Derek Nolan, who has described the situation as “worrying”.

Rural Galway must not be denied broadband says Connaughton

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

Commitments made under the National Broadband Plan to provide rural Ireland with basic fibre speed broadband must be upheld, according to Dep Paul Connaughton.

RnaG is looking for the next Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

Galwegians who think they can do sports commentary as Gaeilge as good as Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh or Seán Bán Breathnach, should check out a new competition.

Staff wanted for expanding dance school

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

One of the fastest growing dance schools in the west of Ireland is expanding and on the lookout for new staff. The Antoinette Casserly School of Dance was established in 2004 and offers classes in ballet (RAD and repertoire) and modern/jazz.

All babies will have hearing screening

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

The introduction of the national newborn hearing screening programme at Galway University Hospitals means that hearing screening will be provided to all babies born in Ireland.

New Fairgreen taxi rank to alleviate dangers

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

Traffic gridlock and lack of adequate taxi rank spaces at Ceannt Station is “chaos” and will result in someone being injured if nothing is done, warned director of services Ciarán Hayes after outlining proposals for a new taxi rank at Fairgreen Road, which is hoped will alleviate the problem and make the area safer for the public.

Galway councillors question FSAI over lack of horse meat prosecutions

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

Galway county councillors this week questioned the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) over why Irish processors have not been prosecuted over the horse meat scandal when farmers are penalised regularly for not following regulations or failing inspections.

McHugh’s pub to host racing preview event to aid Injured Jockeys’ Fund

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

McHugh’s Pub in Castlegar will host a Galway Plate and Hurdle preview evening next Tuesday July 30, starting at 9.45pm.

New mobile app will further improve appropriate antibiotic use

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

A new mobile app, launched at Galway University Hospitals this week, will further improve appropriate antibiotic use, according to Dr Pat Nash, the clinical director of the hospital group.

Horses seized in morning raid

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

Seven horses were seized in early morning raids in Ballybane this week. The horses were removed from a house in the area which had been boarded up for a considerable period.

The raid follows representations by Independent city councillor Terry O’Flaherty to the Galway City Council, the Gardaí, and the GSPCA in relation to horses on public greens and where there were suspected cases of neglect and cruelty.

CAHWT announces first election candidates for next year’s poll

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

Despite Galway city having the State’s third highest Household Tax compliance rate, anti-Household Tax candidates believe they can still “mount a serious challenge” at the next local elections.

Loughrea man is head of pharmacy body

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

A Loughrea man is the new president of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland, the pharmacy regulator.

Little Sisters order empowers communities

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

A five-week course which will help parents deal with the difficulties of family life in a practical way will take place in the city in September.

Entitled “Sat Nav for the Family”, it will be facilitated by Grainne O’Connell of Galway Community Counselling and will begin on September 10 at the Galway Diocesan Pastoral Centre in Newtownsmyth. The cost is €35. (Contact Gráinne at (087) 1276791 or Nuala at (086) 3011717 for further information and bookings.)

Fearless comedy from Blue Teapot

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

Blue Teapot Theatre Company’s romantic comedy Sanctuary is a candid exploration of some of the issues which affect the lives of people with intellectual disability. The play, which features a cast of actors with intellectual disabilities, is currently enjoying a run at the Blue Teapot Theatre in Muster Avenue as part of the Galway Arts Festival.

Investment for M17/M18 secured by Government letter

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

“A milestone in the progression of this important route for County Galway,” is how a Galway TD has described the latest developments on M17 Gort – Tuam bypass.

Tuam writer shortlisted in children’s storywriting competition

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

A Tuam mother of two has been shortlisted for the annual Munch Time story writing competition. Francesca Murphy, a full time mother, has been chosen as one of 10 Irish finalists whose short stories for under-fives have been selected for the national final.

Win tickets to Galway Races

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

Tens of thousands of punters will flock into Galway next week for the annual summer festival at Galway Races. In conjunction with John Moloney, Galway Races, the Advertiser has many pairs of tickets to give away in our annual Galway Races giveaway. These competitions will run in the newspaper and on our Facebook page all week.

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