JCI Galway and the Galway Advertiser look for Galway’s friendliest business

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Galway has had an exciting summer, and during events such as the Volvo Ocean Race, the Galway Arts Festival, and the Galway Races, thousands of tourists descended on the city. Now it is the turn of local businesses to show that Galway is the friendliest place in Ireland.

Fisheries action group set up to boost revenue

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Representatives from fishing, aquaculture, tourism, community development, county councils and leader groups were recently brought together by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), the Irish Sea Fisheries Board, to establish a Fisheries Local Action Group or (FLAG) for the Western region (Galway and Clare) with the aim of boosting revenue.

NUIG scientists make breakthrough in breast cancer research

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Scientists at NUI Galway have discovered a new class of genes which could help to suppress tumour growth of breast cancer cells.

Minister must introduce measures to help farmers — Ó Cuív

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has remained “idle and done nothing to avert the disaster that will affect farmers in Ireland this year” after what has been an “unusually wet summer”.

This is the view of Fianna Fáil agriculture spokesperson and Galway West TD Éamon Ó Cuív, who is calling on Minister Coveney to advance part of the Single Payment scheme introduce a feed subsidy scheme; provide low interest loans to farmers; and withdraw the new stocking requirements imposed this year, to help farmers following the bad weather.

Packie Bonner to take part in Eamonn Deacy testimonial

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Packie Bonner, one of the legendary Republic Of Ireland players, whose ‘hand of God’ moment at Italia 90 earned him Irish football immortality, will play at this weekend’s testimonial match for Eamonn ‘Chick’ Deacy.

Packie will join his former Republic of Ireland team-mate Paul McGrath and a host of Aston Villa legends at the game on Saturday, which will also incorporate the official renaming of Terryland Park as Eamonn Deacy Park.

His light will never go out

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Eamonn Deacy's light will never go out. Craving the game rather than the glory, Eamonn is above cringing at the thought of an Aston Villa selection coming to Terryland Park for a celebration of his rich contribution to all things Galway.

We might need two keepers says local chief ahead of Deacy testimonial game against Villa’s stars

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

When the Aston Villa Legends face West United - the club at which the late Eamonn Chick Deacy began and ended his soccer career, they can expect “hard tackling” and “tough and fearless” opposition, warns its manager William Grant.

FSAI issues shellfish poisoning warning for west coast

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Shellfish lovers have been warned of the dangers of gathering their own batch along the west coast after incidents of food poisoning prompted the Food Safety Authority Ireland to issue an official warning this week.

The FSAI have confirmed that in the past number of weeks there have been over 10 people in Galway, Mayo, and Sligo who have become ill from suspected symptoms of shellfish poisoning. It is thought that these incidents of poisoning are linked to harmful algal blooms that are occuring natural along the west and south west coast of Ireland.

Leaving Certificate results and CAO offers 2012

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

The waiting is over, for Leaving Certificate results at least. But now, another wait begins, with CAO offers not published until Monday August 20.

Steiner kindergarten to open next month

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Galway’s first Steiner kindergarten will open in Knocknacarra in September. Na Blátha Craige Community Centre, on the Clybaun Road, is a purpose-built children’s facility, and from September it will host a new and exciting approach to pre-school education.

City Campus — ideal student accommodation in the heart of Limerick

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

City Campus is modern student living at its finest. It is situated off Lord Edward Street, minutes walk from Mary Immaculate College, the bus/train station, and near the historic heart of Limerick city.

Student accommodation at Ros Geal

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Ros Geal university centre and residence is one answer to the question of where to stay when starting college in Galway. Located just opposite NUI Galway, it offers full board to female students in a homely atmosphere where priority is given to academic excellence.

Returning to education as an adult learner

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Avril Ivory (MSc), dean of CNM
We train nutritional therapists in Galway, our students come from all over the west of Ireland, some are recent school leavers but many are adult learners. Our students are united by a keen interest in the relationship between diet and wellbeing, a willingness to learn, and a desire to work as a nutritional therapist. There are a number of advantages to being an adult learner.

Galway City Ed — the study centre with a touch of class

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Galway City Ed is a very modern state of the art study centre in the heart of Galway. The centre is run by the Galway City Education Company and is situated at the Plaza offices on the Headford Road, just a five minute stroll from Eyre Square. The study is supervised by highly experienced teachers who make themselves available to the students for assistance with their homework, learning, and revision. Advice and guidance is given to the students on study skills and the construction of study plans.

FETAC courses in addiction and mental health now available in Galway

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

National training and education provider The Learning Curve Institute will deliver its FETAC accredited minor awards in drug and alcohol addiction and mental health awareness in Galway this October and February respectively.

The Westside Resource Centre is one of six venues around the country which will host the FETAC Level 5 component certificate in drug and alcohol addiction course, such is the demand for expert accredited training in the field of drug and alcohol addiction. The Learning Curve's FETAC Level 6 Component certificate in mental health awareness will run over four Saturdays in Westside during February 2013.

Hurling fever sets in as seniors target first All-Ireland final in seven years

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

Hurling fever is at a zenith in the city and county this week as the senior hurlers get ready for Sunday’s showdown with Cork which could see them advance to an All-Ireland senior final for the first time in seven years.

Seven months jail for dangerous stag party bottle thrower

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

A seven month jail sentence was imposed on a man who while celebrating a stag party put passers by in danger by thowing a bottle from a window in the busy city centre street below.

Call for fundamental reform of palliative care service delivery

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

A call has been made for a fundamental reform of the way palliative care services are delivered in the west.

New driving regulations will help save lives - McNelis

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

Galway city Labour councillor, Niall Mc Nelis, has welcomed the introduction of new driving offences which he said will place a renewed focus on child safety and clampdown on unnecessary risky behaviour.

Rape accused sent for Central Court trial

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

A 22-year-old Galway man accused of assaulting and raping a woman has been sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court.

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