GMIT and NUIG voice opposition to unofficial Rag Week events

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

This week the unofficial Rag Week celebrations kicked off prompting both GMIT and NUI Galway students’ unions to reiterate their opposition to the events.

St Brigid campaigners continue fight as Seanad debate begins

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

As the Seanad debated the removal of psychiatric beds from mental health units, including St Brigid’s Hospital in Ballinasloe, campaign groups vowed to continue their fight until an independent review is granted.

Speaking minutes before the debate was due to start at 4pm yesterday, Arthur Carr, member of Galway East Life Support Group and East Galway Mental Health Action Group told the Advertiser that campaigners “will not give up the fight until the last breath is gone” and that a vigil will be maintained at St Brigid’s in Ballinasloe until “politicians see sense”.

Two million investment for Galway City Outer Bypass ‘Plan B’

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

In spite of challenges before the Supreme Court to the Galway City Outer Bypass, funding of €2 million has been made available to develop revised plans and a planning application for the controversial roadway.

Lidl to open new store in Doughiska

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Discount retailer Lidl is to open its latest store at Sraith Fhada on the Doughiska Road in Galway on Thursday, February 27, replacing the existing premises just 200 metres away.

Ten months for stealing charity box

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

A 36-year-old man who committed a number of thefts around the city, including being caught with a stolen charity collection box stuffed down his trousers, has been sentenced to 10 months in jail.

‘Galway Is Also Happy’ becomes most watched video in Ireland

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Galway Is Also Happy’ is fast becoming one of the most watched and shared viral videos in Ireland, gaining thousands of views since it was uploaded to YouTube.

City estates could benefit from €1.5 million funding under proposed plan

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Residential estates across Salthill, Knocknacarra, and The Claddagh could be provided with funding of up to €1.5 million over the next five years to tackle local issues.

FG and Labour must ‘come clean’ about water charges

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Government candidates in the local elections must “come clean” about the expected costs water charges will impos to householders.

Galway woman elected to Sinn Féin Ard Comhairle

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Mairéad Farrell, the Sinn Féin candidate in Galway City East for the local elections next May, has been elected to the Sinn Féin Ard Comhairle.

Margo Kelly is second FG candidate in east ward

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Margo Kelly has been selected as the second Fine Gael candidate, alongside John Walsh, in the six seat Galway City East ward.

Northwest Connemara needs lighted helipad says Healy

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

A all-weather lighted helipad in northwest Connemara for Coastguard and Medivac helicopters is vital for successful rescue operations in the region.

City must be ‘happy’ with toe-tapping video

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

In the 10 years this month since Facebook was founded - initially among students at Harvard University - it has become an accepted and acceptable worldwide media tool.

Rinville Park boasts the county’s first outdoor gym

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

The first outdoor public gym in Galway will be unveiled in Oranmore on Monday.

Spending thousands on ‘three new chairs’ is wrong Walsh tells City Hall

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Instead of City Hall spending €150,000 “to buy three new chairs” for the extra councillors elected in May, that money would be better spent addressing the needs of local communities.

Grealish to meet Minister on flood alleviation measures

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Flood alleviation measures which have yet to be completed in Claregalway and Carnmore will be the subject of a meeting in Leinster House next week.

Spruce up the home with Furniture House

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Whether you are a landlord looking to kit out a property or a home-owner who wants to spruce the place up a bit Furniture House has the top quality pieces at great prices to suit your needs.

Restore weekly Woodquay market, says Crowe

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

If towns like Westport, Athy, and Kinsale can sustain a weekly market, than Galway should have no problem in having two - one at St Nicholas’ and the other in Woodquay.

Coveney must ‘withdraw completely’ from fish farm decision, says Welby

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Marine Minister Simon Coveney must “withdraw himself totally” from any decision making regarding controversial plans to locate a giant salmon fish farm in Galway Bay.

NUI Galway students receive President’s Awards

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Five NUI Galway students and graduates were among a group of inspirational young people presented with the Gaisce Gold Award by President Michael D Higgins.

New Government support available to drive Galway business success

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

ManagementWorks, an initiative by the state agency Skillnets, provides a range of subsidised training programmes to SMEs under the Government’s Action Plan for Jobs. Over 700 business people are currently participating on ManagmentWorks Programmes across the country and are already seeing the concrete impact it is having on company performance.

ManagementWorks will be bringing their high impact Business Growth programme back to the Galway area in March 2014 along with their new building Financial Capability programme.

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