Thousands expected as Solemn Novena starts next week

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Thousands of people are expected to flock to the city next week for the annual Solemn Novena which will run from Feb 10 to Feb 18.

Since 1982 large crowds have been attending this event in the Galway Cathedral. The Director of the Novena, Redemptorist Father Brendan O’Rourke commented that for him the highlight of each session is listening to the voice of God’s people expressed in the petitions and thanksgivings which are read at each of the 54 sessions which will be held on weekdays at 7.45, 11.00, 1.10pm, 3.30pm, 7.30pm, 9.30pm and on Sundays: 9.00am, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 4.30pm, 6.30pm, 8.15pm.

Cillian Murphy highlights importance of youth having a voice

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Actor Cillian Murphy appeared as a special guest of the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre at NUI Galway for a screening and discussion of the film Broken at the weekend.

NUI Galway researchers discover new risk factor for schizophrenia

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

A novel rare risk factor linked to mental illnesses such as schizophrenia has been identified by a multi-institutional team led by Professor Sanbing Shen of the Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) at NUI Galway.

Nolan must clarify Labour’s stance on religious education says Cheevers

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Labour’s proposal to ditch religious education is more about ideology than a properly thought through policy to promote and improve science and mathematics education.

This is the view of Fianna Fáil Galway City East candidate Alan Cheevers, who is calling on Labour Galway West TD Derek Nolan to clarify his position on religious education in primary schools in Galway City. His call follows Education Minister Ruairí Quinn’s demand that the hours spent teaching religion in schools be cut, and that greater emphasis and time needs to be spent on maths and science.

Sinn Féin proposes more democratic representation for Gaeltacht communities – Ó Clochartaigh

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Gealtacht communities should have a greater role in the structures that administer their regions, that is according to Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh.

The Coronas to play Big Top gig this summer

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

The Coronas, one of Ireland’s most popular rock bands, will play the Galway Arts Festival Big Top in the Fisheries Field on Saturday July 19.

€5.2 million electronic cigarette production site to bring jobs boost

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Electronic cigarette company Ros Dumhach Cógaisíochta Teo (trading as Rossport Pharmaceutical) announced this week that it is to create 138 jobs at a new €5.2 million production site to be based in Corr na Móna, Co Galway, with the support of Údarás na Gaeltachta.

Health system suffers under EU policy says SF EU candidate

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

The Irish health system is being directly affected by economic decisions being “imposed on Ireland” by the EU and a “complicit” Government and MEPs in Brussels.

This is the view of Matt Carthy, the Sinn Féin North, West, and Midlands constituency candidate for this year’s European Elections.

John Mahoney to star in Galway Arts Festival world premiere

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Celebrated American actor John Mahoney returns to Galway this summer to star in the world première of Chapatti, a new work by the Galway playwright Christian O’Reilly.

Higgins warns of dangers of online ‘Neknominations’ craze

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

“Be your own person and not be somebody else’s fool,” is the message Labour’s Galway senator Lorraine Higgins is sending to those tempted to take part in ‘Neknominations’.

Neknominations is a new craze where people nominate others to down copious amounts of alcohol within a 24 hour period and post a video on social media. Once this is done, the nominees than nominate others to do the same to keep the chain going.

Shannon protest in solidarity with Margaretta D’Arcy

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

A protest rally at Shannon Airport, against the US military presence and in solidarity with imprisoned peace activist Margaretta D’Arcy, takes place this Sunday from 2pm to 3pm.

Cuddy demands an end to delays on Claregalway/Carnmore flood relief works

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Despite being fully aware of the flood risks in Claregalway and Carnmore, the Minister of State Brian Hayes has still not give the go-ahead for flood relief works.

Young people with Type 1 diabetes sought for youth panel

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Young people with Type 1 diabetes are being sought to take part in a youth panel aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of 18 to 25-year-olds living with this autoimmune disease.

The panel, which will allow young adults with the condition to have a voice, will work with a research team as part of this innovative new project, the first of its type in the country.

Taoiseach Kenny in town to lay first brick on massive HP building

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

HP Ireland this week announced the formal commencement of the construction phase of its new 89,000 sq. ft. office building in Ballybrit, Galway, at a ceremony attended by An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny.

Coláiste Mhuirlinne’s new building to open when students return from mid-term break

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

A new school building under the patronage of Galway, Roscommon, Education & Training Board (GRETB) is to open in February, where current first year students will commence classes in a state of the art facility straight after the mid-term break.

Immediate action needed for Glenamaddy sewage hazard, says An Taisce

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

An Taisce has called for immediate action to be taken in relation to the “totally unacceptable health and environmental hazard” Glenamaddy where the town’s sewage is being piped into a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) turlough.

Taoiseach opens €30 Million NUI Galway Biomedical Science Building

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD this week opened NUI Galway’s €30 million Biomedical Science Building that will bring together 300 scientists and researchers. This collaborative approach aims to build on the university’s role at the heart of Galway’s vibrant medtech sector; one of five global hubs in a market worth €95 billion annually in the EU.

Learn to go online for €20

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

The Learning Institute, Galway, has been successful in securing funding from the Irish Computer Society, and as a result the institute is now offering a range of computer courses for beginners for just €20.

Participants will be taught how to make use of the internet, send email, use internet telephone services like Skype, and do shopping and banking online during four two-hour classes through the Get Ireland Online programme. Everybody will benefit from this training, but it is especially suitable for unemployed people, disadvantaged groups, and anyone lacking in basic IT skills.

Prepare for the Irish oral with Conradh na Gaeilge

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Due to popular demand, Conradh na Gaeilge has added an extra class to its Leaving Certificate Irish oral preparation course.

A career in make-up artistry is waiting

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

The International School of Make-up Artistry has been going for more than 25 years, specialising in make-up artistry courses, from beginners to advanced levels, and constantly updating with cosmetic products and fashion trends.

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