Galway has highest level of daily use of Gaeilge

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

Irish is spoken on a daily basis outside the education system by 24 per cent of people in Gaeltacht areas, with Galway having the highest level of usage.

Funding approved for upgrade of Roundstone Community Hall

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

Roundstone Community Hall is to receive a much needed face-lift after it was announced that funding to the tune of €157,218.48 is to be provided under the Rural Development Programme.

Public lecture on the Franciscans in Galway

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

The Old Galway Society will hold a public meeting on the history of the Franciscans in Galway city next week.

Ballinasloe €3 million watermains project gets go-ahead

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

Galway County Council has been given approval by Environment Minister Phil Hogan to proceed with advance works for the Watermains Rehabilitation and Main Drainage Works Project for Ballinasloe town at a cost of more than €3 million.

Mayos in Galway to hear talk on progress on Pieta House from guest entrepreneur

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

Muintir Mhaigh Eo - Mayo Association Galway will hold their annual general meeting held in the Galway Bay Hotel on Thursday next, April 12 at 7.30pm when they will be addressed by John Concannon, founder and CEO of Tuam-based JFC Manufacturing Co Ltd.

Enjoy a day out at Skyride charity event

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

The annual charity Skyride event takes place on Easter Sunday, April 8, on Clifden's Sky Road with all proceeds this year going to Ability West.

Campaign for new Clifden school building continues

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

The campaign to have a new school building for the students and teachers of Clifden Community School is continuing with Clifden Community School Initiative along with the students, teachers, parents and the wider community coming together to highlight the urgent need for the school to be built.

Ó Cuív accuses Government of seeking to blame household tax failures on councils

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

The Galway city and county councils are facing punishment from the Government in the form of cuts to services over non-payment of the household charge.

Cúirt New Writing Prize winners announced

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

Moycullen’s Kevin O’Shea has taken first place in poetry and Dublin born, Galway based, Eamonn Kelly has won the fiction category in the Cúirt New Writing Prize 2012.

Both will read at the Cúirt/Over the Edge Showcase Event on Friday April 27 at 3pm in the Town Hall Theatre as part of the Cúirt festival. They will also receive their cash prizes at the festival opening on Tuesday April 24.

Experts gather at NUI, Galway to plan for gold rush at bottom of oceans

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

Researchers at NUI Galway’s Ryan Institute are at the centre of conservation efforts in relation to mining for precious minerals at the depths of our oceans. In this new ‘gold rush’, the ecological assessment of the effects of mining operations will be key to sustainably exploiting resources at these very important habitats, according to organisers of a major workshop next week.

Sinn Fein 1916 commemorations in Galway

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

Galway Sinn Féin will hold a variety of events this weekend across Galway city and county to commemorate the 1916 Easter Rising.

New fitness classes at The Coast Club

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

Now that the long bright evenings and early mornings are upon us and our energy levels are increasing, it the perfect time to check out The Coast Club’s new rates and fitness classes to help you to feel fantastic this summer.

At the Coast Club Leisure Centre in Furbo the expert staff will provide you with lots of helpful tips and advice on how to get the very best out of your workout.

Closing Garda stations ‘another attack on rural Ireland’ says Grealish

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

“Another attack on rural Ireland” is how Independent Galway West TD Noel Grealish has described plans by the Minister for Justice to close more Garda stations.

He said the current plan “sends out the message that rural Ireland is not important and is an easy target for criminals”.

Oranmore to welcome French friends for twinning ceremony

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

The Oranmore Twinning Association is currently making final preparations for a very special upcoming event in which the village will be officially twinned with Clohars-Fouesnant in France.

Nutrition expert to host dinner at Kai

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

With so much interest in health, nutrition, and food, one of the country’s most cutting-edge nutritionists has decided to bring the three elements together for an informative evening of food and talk.

Walsh brands plans for new school ‘nonsensical’

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

Plans for a new school in Knocknacarra, while half the pupils in an existing Gaelscoil remain in prefabs, have been branded as “nonsensical” by a Government TD.

Student union vote on opposition to fees postponed

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

A decision by the Union of Students in Ireland on whether to change its policy in relation to third level fees has been postponed for a number of weeks following calls by delegates for more time to fully consider the issue.

More than 300 delegates attended the annual USI conference held in Carlton Shearwater Hotel in Ballinasloe this week with the top issue on the agenda being the decision on whether the union’s policy on fees should be changed.

Irish celebrities to battle for Console at The Restaurant at the g Hotel charity dinner

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

Temperatures are set to soar in the award-winning kitchen of the g Hotel with the announcement that two well known Irish celebrities, a stunning presenter from television and a charismatic radio DJ, will attempt to cook a gourmet menu for The Restaurant at the g charity dinner which will take place on Thursday April 19. This popular event is in aid of Console, a national organisation supporting people in suicidal crisis and those bereaved by suicide.

Ministers pledge to review incentives and tax reliefs for creative industries

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

Two separate reviews of the legislation incentivising investment in film and TV production in Ireland are to take place, that is according to Galway West TD Seán Kyne who was informed of the decision in reply to a parliamentary question.

Loughrea man to be sentenced in June for violent sexual assault of nurse

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

A Loughrea man who violently sexually assaulted a nurse in a laneway causing her severe head injuries will face sentencing in June.

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