Local nurse awarded learning bursary

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

A staff nurse at Galway University Hospitals has been awarded a prestigious learning bursary.

Trial for man charged with stealing €25,000 from hospital shop

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

A man accused of robbing nearly €25,000 from a shop at University Hospital Galway has been sent forward for trial.

Late co-founder of Galway Irish Kidney Association praised for her dedication

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

A dedicated wife and mother, a businesswoman, an artist, and above all, a lady, these are the words used by friends and loved ones to describe Elizabeth Maloney, a co-founder of the Galway Branch of the Irish Kidney Association, who passed away a month ago.

Healthy birth directory to be launched next week

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

A healthy birth directory, a resource for expectant parents and women planning to get pregnant, will be launched in the city next week.

The publication, the first of its kind in the country, is aimed at people in the west and is the brainchild of the Association for Improvements in Maternity Services.

Pharmacy backs ‘kick smoking’ campaign

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

A local pharmacy is spearheading a drive to help smokers kick the habit.

People can avail of a free advice and motivation service which uses the latest health testing technology at University Late Night Pharmacy at Newcastle Road on Ash Wednesday, National No Smoking Day.

‘And you can quote me on that’

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

“On a lot of ballots there was just an ‘X’ beside Catherine’s name and nothing else” - Catherine Connolly’s supporters discuss the fact that many of her voters just voted for her and her alone.

Learn how to train others with Train the Trainer

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

Lifelong learning and upskillIng of the Irish workforce is an imperative for our economy. As such, the availability of qualified and competent trainers/lecturers is of utmost importance to all of us.

Excellence in nutrition education in the heart of Galway

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

There is an increasing awareness of the link between good nutrition and wellness; the evidence is mounting that disease can often be prevented, stabilised, or even reversed by changing how we eat. People are choosing to explore nutritional and lifestyle change as a first response to staying well. This can be a confusing experience, and with so many different stories out there people need guidance and expertise. As a result, the need for well qualified nutritional therapists working in a variety of healthcare settings is increasing.

New language school will help you to speak Spanish

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

Speak Spanish is a new language school in Galway that provides a wide range of Spanish language courses to students of various levels and ages.

GMIT culinary arts students win twenty four medals in national Panel of Chefs/Catex competition

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

GMIT Hotel School students have won an impressive 24 medals — eight gold, eight silver, and eight bronze — in the national Panel of Chefs CATEX competition, held in Dublin recently.

Boost your skillset with new FETAC courses in addiction, mental health, and languages

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

Mayo based The Learning Curve Institute, one of the west’s fastest expanding training and education providers, is now delivering a host of new FETAC accredited short term courses in Galway.

Wide range of courses on offer at Precision Training

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

Precision Training and Education Ltd is a new training company based in Tuam. Precision Training will offer a wide variety of training courses in the coming months and is in the process of becoming a FETAC accredited provider.

Open day at GTI

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

Galway Technical Institute, Father Griffin Road, is one of the largest providers of quality assured further education courses in the west of Ireland. The institute will host its annual open day on Tuesday March 8 from 9am to 4pm.

Advertiser’s Facebook election posts viewed one million times in three days

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

The Galway Advertiser’s online coverage of the twists and turns of both Galway constituencies this week was viewed more than a million times in three days, according to data published last evening by Facebook.

Man charged with city centre rape to face Central Criminal Court trial

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

A 23-year-old Co Galway man has been returned for trial to the present sittings of the Central Criminal Court charged with the alleged rape of a woman in the city centre less than five months ago.

Government can afford to pay proper pensions

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation said government can afford to pay the cost of teachers’ pensions. The union criticised what it called plans by government to walk away from any responsibility for pensions.

College Week war zone at Dun na Coiribe

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

The future of the re-branded College Week is in the balance as a number of arrests were made this week with residents and emergency services under attack by projectile bottles and students exhibiting some shocking anti-social behaviour.

Fundraiser for ‘transformed’ Ronan Scully to take part in North Pole challenge

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

A regional representative with the humanitarian charity GOAL in the west and the midlands will take part in the world’s “coolest marathon” at the North Pole in April.

Fresh from his role as a leader on the health and fitness programme Operation Transformation, Ronan Scully says his latest challenge will be one of his toughest.

NUIG Students’ Union vows to keeps pressure on new TDs

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

Labour TDs Derek Nolan and Colm Keaveney will come under severe pressure from the NUI Galway Students’ Union not to re-introduce third level fees in any form.

Face of Galway politics to change over next 48 hours

Thu, Feb 24, 2011

The face of Galway politics will be changed completely over the next 48 hours as the county, across its two constituencies, will return between five to seven new TDs.

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