Book of reflections to be launched

Thu, May 16, 2013

Time Out, a book of everyday reflections, spiritual thoughts, and stories carrying messages of extraordinary power and positivity, will be launched in Galway next week.

Passengers await news of Bus Eireann strike

Thu, May 16, 2013

Public transport passengers throughout Galway are being advised to check the Bus Eireann website this morning to see if services will resume following talks which continued up to the deadline of midnight last night.

Pádraic Ó Conaire to be left in peace, but give Eyre Square a replica

Thu, May 16, 2013

A bronze replica of the much-loved historical figure of Pádraic Ó Conaire, costing in the region of €45,000, could soon be placed where the original statue once stood in Eyre Square, perhaps finally bringing to an end a saga which councillors at a recent Galway City Council meeting said had gone on far too long.

HSE clinical review team meet with Halappanavar representatives

Thu, May 16, 2013

The chairman of the HSE’s clinical review team, set up to examine the death of Savita Halappanavar, was to hold a meeting with her husband’s representatives yesterday afternoon, the first such meeting since the conclusion of an eight-day coronor’s inquest.

Too many questions remain unanswered over proposed healthcare centre

Thu, May 16, 2013

No explanation is being offered as to why recreational community land in Shantalla is sought for a private healthcare centre, despite councillors being asked to make a decision on the matter.

Rape Crisis Centre provides service for Ballinasloe

Thu, May 16, 2013

The Galway Rape Crisis Centre has opened an outreach counselling services for the Ballinasloe area.

Renaming of Cappagh Park baffles city councillors

Thu, May 16, 2013

At this week’s Galway City Council meeting, Galway City west and Knocknacarra councillor Donal Lyons proposed an urgent notice of motion regarding the need to retain the Cappagh Park name on the playing fields located off the Cappagh Road.

Conamara students are on the right frequency

Thu, May 16, 2013

Students from Coláiste Cholmcille, Indreabhán, Co Galway, are on the right frequency, having won third prize in the national radio programme competition, Comórtas Clár Raidió Gael Linn 2013.

‘Tiny Dancer’ single is No 1 for Lily-Mae

Thu, May 16, 2013

Galway's 'Tiny Dancer' Lily-Mae Morrison was presented with a cheque for €95,000 at a special fundraising night held in Monroe's Live, Dominick Street recently.

Galway Summer Rally heads to Ballinasloe

Thu, May 16, 2013

The Galway Summer Rally will be based in Ballinasloe this year, following the announcement that The Carlton Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe, in association with Ballinasloe Town, will be the new title sponsors of the 2013 event.

Ballinasloe Chamber Of Commerce president Donal Scannell said the town was “thrilled” to have the rally based in Ballinasloe following the successful finish in the town of February’s event.

Discover Ireland sailing team sets sail

Thu, May 16, 2013

A group of sailors from Galway are taking to the water again for a summer campaign that will culminate with the famous Fastnet Race.

Mayo man appointed head of NUIG’s law school

Thu, May 16, 2013

Mayo man Donncha O’Connell is the newly-appointed head of the School of Law at NUI Galway.

President, actor and a hat maker among those to be honoured

Thu, May 16, 2013

Seven outstanding individuals will be honoured with honorary fellowships at a special GMIT conferring ceremony later this month.

Local historians ensure Galway’s cultural identity thrives

Thu, May 16, 2013

The work of five local historians have contributed enormously to the ‘cultural capital’ on which Galway’s vitality and identity continues to thrive, according to Gearóid Ó Tuathaigh, Professor of History at the National University of Ireland, Galway.

Speaking at the civic reception hosted by Mayor Terry O’Flaherty to honour the work of James Casserly, William Henry, Tom Kenny, Peadar O’Dowd and Galway Advertiser chairman Ronnie O’Gorman, Professor Ó Tuathaigh said the work of the five people over many decades had provided a rich narrative of all aspects of the history of Galway and its environs.

Public exhibition on the brain

Thu, May 16, 2013

Members of the public will have the opportunity to learn more about brain disorders, courtesy of a series of large information posters prepared by the staff and postgraduate students of NUI Galway.

Galway CEO in running for entrepreneur of the year award

Thu, May 16, 2013

Galway-based entrepreneur and CEO of Lifes2Good, James Murphy, has been named as one of the 24 finalists for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Programme 2013.

Wild about the woods - celebrate our ecosystems

Thu, May 16, 2013

A number of events celebrating National Biodiversity Week will be held in Galway over the next week.

Construction to start on new Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh next year

Thu, May 16, 2013

Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh in Knocknacarra is to move to a new facility, which will allow for a 50 per cent increase in pupil numbers, following agreements reached this week.

Fundraising event for Alan Kerins African Projects

Thu, May 16, 2013

BA fundraising event for the Alan Kerins African Projects takes place upstairs in the Town House Bar on Thursday May 23 from 9pm.

New astro turf hockey pitch opens at Taylor’s Hill

Thu, May 16, 2013

A new astro turf hockey pitch has recently been laid at the Dominican College, Taylors Hill, and to celebrate, an official opening will be held tomorrow, May 17.

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