Find out how NUI Galway research affects you

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

Ever wondered how research at NUI Galway affects you, your family and community? The public are invited to a competition which might just answer that question on Monday, December 17, at 7.30pm in Jigsaw Galway on Fairgreen Road.

Crowe slams ‘unjust and illogical’ respite care cuts

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

“A short term saving for a long term loss” and “unjust and illogical” is how a local councillor has described the Government’s slashing of €325 from the Respite Care Grant.

Sinn Féin to hold public meeting on the Budget

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

Sinn Féin will hold a public meeting on Budget 2013 in the Vault, Dunlo Harbour, Ballinasloe opposite the Shearwater Hotel tomorrow at 8pm.

Galway County Councillor Dermot Connolly will chair the meeting and speakers will include Ballinasloe Town Councillor Michael Breathnach and party senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh.

Swing into Christmas with Youth Ballet West this weekend

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

Dance fans in Galway and Athlone are about to get a wonderful double helping of festive fun as Youth Ballet West takes to the stage of the Dean Crowe Theatre in Athlone on tomorrow Friday December 14 and the Town Hall Theatre in Galway on Saturday and Sunday December 15-16.

A Christmas concert for Lily Mae

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

A Christmas concert in support of Lily Mae Morrison and the Sunni Mae Trust will take place in the Galway Cathedral on Tuesday December 18 at 8pm.

Enterprise and job creation top of Údarás agenda

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

The promotion of enterprise activities, maintaining and creating jobs is at the top of the agenda for the new board of Údarás na Gaeltachta which has been awarded a total of €18.6 million from the Exchequer for capital and current expenditure.

The board, chaired by Anna Ní Ghallachair, met for the first time at Údarás na Gaeltachta, Na Forbacha, on December 7 last during which members were also informed that an estimated budget of €10 million, provided by the Exchequer and from the organisation’s own income sources, will go towards the creation of jobs. It is further hoped that Údarás na Gaeltachta will be able to obtain additional capital funding as a result of its co-operation with other national development agencies such as Enterprise Ireland, IDA, BIM, and Bord Bia, to assist in the promotion of enterprise activities which will help maintain current employment levels, and stimulate further growth.

Council issues spring tide flood warning for weekend

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

Parts of Galway city may be at risk from flooding between today and Monday due to the expected high spring tides, the Galway City Council has warned.

Trial for man charged with dangerous driving causing serious harm

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

A 42-year-old Oughterard man has been sent forward for trial charged with dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm to a woman earlier this year.

Council invests in Wolfhounds clash to promote Galway

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

In a bid to promote the city to an international audience Galway City Council will invest €10,000 in an event to be held at the Sportsground in January.

Meeting on campaign against promissory notes

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

Galway Debt Justice will hold a public meeting for those who want to take part in a campaign to cancel the crippling burden on the State finances caused by the Anglo promissory notes.

The meeting takes place this Monday at 6pm in the Galway One World Centre, 76 Prospect Hill.

Sick visitors urged not to visit UHG

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

People who have had diarrhoea or vomiting recently are urged not to visit University Hospital Galway in a bid to keep the winter vomiting virus out of the facility.

Film exploring links between Ceantar na nOileán and the Claddagh to be screened

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

A short film exploring the relationship between Ceantar na nOileán in Connemara and the boatmen of the Claddagh in Galway will be screened in Ceantar na nOileán next week.

NUIG stem cell scientists team up with autism research group for new research project

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

Scientists at the Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) in NUI Galway have teamed up with the TCD autism research group to discover how stem cell technology can help further the understanding of autism and perhaps lead to the development of better treatments.

The results of this collaboration, including any recent breakthroughs, were outlined in a public forum entitled ‘Treating Autism, Can Stem Cells Help?’, which was held yesterday evening at 6pm at the Science Gallery at TCD.

Galway Government TDs challenged to vote against Budget measures

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

Galway’s Government TDs are being challenged to “not heap further hardship on working families and vulnerable citizens” by voting against Budget 2013.

Meeting on future of Barna playground

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

Members of Barna Co-Op are asked to attend a special general meeting on Tuesday, December 18, to vote on whether or not a playground should be installed at its redeveloped site in Truskey West (tennis courts).

A teen’s guide to Christmas shopping on a budget

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

Christmas can be an expensive time of year for everyone, especially for those of us who are studying and aren’t earning a regular income. When I was younger, I was able to get away with presenting my family their gifts without actually having to put my hand in my pocket. I relied on my sibling to buy the presents and include me as part of he ‘present ceremony’. Now that I’m older, I realise that I too have to give back in order to have a sense of giving and being independent. I’ve saved up my pocket money all year and set a challenge for myself this Christmas to shop on a budget.

Claregalway Leaving Cert student hopes to follow in footsteps of famous pop cousin

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

Katelyn Molloy, a Leaving Cert student from Cregmore, Claregalway has qualified for the semi-final stages of the All-Ireland Music Competition where a recording contract and representation at TMI awaits the winning act. Seventeen year-old Katelyn, a cousin of pop star Una Healy of The Saturdays will be contesting for a place in the final at the West County Hotel, Ennis, Co Clare on January 4 where she will have to battle against 15 other competitors in the penultimate stages of the competition.

The final will be held on January 5 and those who make the final round of the contest will be decided by a judging panel of Mercury Music winner Gemma Hayes and former Eurovision winner Paul Harrington. Ms Molloy has strong links with the world of musical and stage performance as well as making television appearances. She was a finalist in the Connaught stage of Teen Idol at 14 and qualified for the final the following year. She was also a prominent feature in the ‘Our School’s Got Talent’ competition, reaching the final twice. She performed in the Renmore Pantomine circuit and has been a member of the Performing Arts School in Galway for the past five years and at only five, she appeared on the hit Irish TV show, ‘It’s a Family Affair’.

New product helps children and adults with speech and language difficulties

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

A new product launched by a County Galway company aims to help children and adults with speech and language difficulties.

NUI Galway sailing yacht named ‘Boat of the Year’

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

NUI Galway’s sailing campaign has been named the Irish Cruiser Racing Association's (ICRA) ‘Boat of the Year’.

Welby seeks independent enquiry into fish farm proposals

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

Proposals for a Deep Sea Fish Farm in Galway must be subject to an independent enquiry following deeply inconsistent reports given by two State bodies to the Galway County Council.

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