Corrib Princess’s Irish coffee champ sets sights on White House

Thu, Jun 09, 2011

Newly crowned Irish Coffee making champion Roisin Sweeney, of the Galway-based Corrib Princess, could be demonstrating her skills to US President Barack Obama during next year’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations.

Mother Africa cultural event for Athenry

Thu, Jun 09, 2011

A Mother Africa cultural event in aid of Cecelia’s Foundation for the Disabled International and Mother Africa Charity Shop will take place in Athenry next week.

This cultural event and fashion show, which will take place on June 16 at 8pm in the Raheen Woods Hotel, promises to be a fascinating, exciting, and rewarding occasion.

Clarinbridge garden open-day

Thu, Jun 09, 2011

A garden open-day takes place in Anne’s Garden, near Casey’s Cross, Clarinbridge, this Sunday from 12 noon to 6pm.

Third annual rally taking place in Belclare this Sunday

Thu, Jun 09, 2011

The Shrule and District Vintage Club has announced its third annual rally in Castlehacket Estate, Caherlistrane, Belclare, Tuam. The use of this exquisite estate has been graciously provided, free of charge, by Donagh and Phillip for the third year running. Funds raised on the day will go to Ability West’s services in Tuam and the Cranmore Centre in Ballinrobe.

Tales from the Upper House

Thu, Jun 09, 2011

The GAA is a fine example of an organisation not afraid of change; not afraid to invest in a world class stadium; brave to modify some of their historical tenets to reflect a changed world. The club and county structure provide a fantastic means to relay back to HQ what is happening on the ground. If rules of the game need to be changed, after proposals, discussion and a vote, they are changed, the sport no less engaging. Politics should pay heed.

Join Access Music Project’s School of Rock

Thu, Jun 09, 2011

Access Music Project’s summer music school, School of Rock, is now accepting applications with classes being held from July 4 to 15.

Councillor calls on Connemara residents to join rural broadband scheme

Thu, Jun 09, 2011

A Galway County councillor is calling on those unable to avail of a broadband service to apply for the Rural Broadband Scheme before the deadline of July 29.

Cllr Eileen Mannion said this week that there are many areas of Connemara where people are unable to obtain a broadband service and that this is a great opportunity for the households affected to apply for the scheme.

Can Hildegarde Naughton take a new approach to the role of mayor?

Thu, Jun 09, 2011

I am sure Stephen Patrick Morrissey would not approve of what Insider is about to do, and as a self respecting Smiths fan I know it is sacrilegious, but here goes: “Hilda take a/Hilda take a bow/boot the grime of this world in the crotch dear/and don’t go home tonight/go out and find the cause that you love.”

New Special Delivery Unit will benefit Galway's hospitals, says forum chief

Thu, Jun 02, 2011

A new agency tasked with reducing and eliminating hospital waiting lists will lead to Galway being prioritised for funding and other benefits, that is according to the chairperson of HSE West regional health forum, Padraig Conneely.

Government have ruined the Christmas for us already

Thu, Jun 02, 2011

When you’re drawing up your gift of presents for your loved ones this Christmas, make sure you go heavy on the soaps, shampoos, bath gels, conditioners, J Cloths, surface cleaners and toilet ducks because there’s going to be one hell of a cleanup in every household this Christmas before we have to start paying through the nose for the water.

Galway hotel chief says JLC abolition will save and create new jobs

Thu, Jun 02, 2011

The hotel industry offers huge potential for creating employment if it is allowed a sustainable cost structure, according to the chairman of the Galway branch of the Irish Hotels Federation. Paul Gill has called on local TDs to support the abolition of the Joint Labour Committee system, stating that their additional layer is incompatible with jobs growth when allied to our minimum wage, currently the third highest in Europe.

Ballinasloe teenager rushed to hospital on garda car boot

Thu, Jun 02, 2011

A Ballinasloe teenager who collapsed after snorting a substance he believed was cocaine was rushed to hospital on the boot of a garda car, the Dublin City Coronor’s Court heard.

‘Sod off, EU’ — Turf cutters vow not to give in to bullying

Thu, Jun 02, 2011

Members of the Irish Turf Cutters and Contractors Association who met in Ballinasloe yesterday afternoon have vowed they will not be bullied into stopping the cutting of turf on EU habitat-designated areas.

Kyne urges jobseekers to avail of ‘Springboard’ college courses

Thu, Jun 02, 2011

Fine Gael Galway West Deputy Seán Kyne is urging jobseekers in Galway to consider availing of one of 13 new courses available under Springboard, a scheme launched by Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn as part of the Government’s Job Initiative.

Claregalway secondary school just 27 months away

Thu, Jun 02, 2011

The Government is set to fast track the provision of secondary school for the Claregalway area, with the building set to open in September 2013.

Young Cois Fharraige man looks for lucky break in New York’s acting circle

Thu, Jun 02, 2011

A young Indreabhán actor is hoping or a lucky break in New York and is auditioning for top US TV shows such as the HBO hit Boardwalk Empire.

World premiere starring Cillian Murphy one of many highlights of this year’s Galway Arts Festival

Thu, Jun 02, 2011

The world premiere of a new play by Enda Walsh and starring Cillian Murphy; two Shakespeare plays by the great Propeller Theatre Company; and concerts from The Vaselines, De La Soul, and The Callino Quartet are among the highlights of this year’s Galway Arts Festival.

GMIT provides 84 free programme places for unemployed

Thu, Jun 02, 2011

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) is offering up to 20 places on degree programmes and 64 places on Higher Certificate programmes under the Government’s jobs initiative “Springboard”, launched recently by the Higher Education Authority (HEA).

The places are for people who have lost their jobs or were made redundant and who, with some upskilling, could fill current or future job shortages. Successful applicants can retain their benefits and will be permitted and encouraged to finish their course should they secure employment during their studies.