Galway artists unveil ambitious proposal for major new arts centre

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Galway could become the location for one of Ireland’s major contemporary visual arts centres, one which would have the power to attract major international exhibitions, if a new proposal receives political and financial support in the city.

Local residents seek to turn overgrown waste ground into community facility

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

A vacant area behind the Henry Street, St Joseph’s Avenue, and St John’s Terrace areas is being turned into an amenity area for local residents.

Ó Brolcháin lashes Fine Gael over ‘irresponsible approach’ to planning

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

By opposing both investigations into planning practices in Galway and the regulation of quarries, Fine Gael has learned “nothing from the excesses of the Celtic Tiger era”.

NUI Galway Summer Festival kicks off next week

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

The NUI Galway Summer Festival starts next Wednesday and runs until Thursday July 22, featuring a feast of theatre shows, music, and exhibitions, which are open to the public.

Places still available for Gaeltacht day courses

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Gaelnua is offering one more Gaeltacht Day Course this year for Galway primary and secondary students to attend between July 26 and August 12.

Woman sentenced for stealing money from boyfriend’s account

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

A district court judge was left in utter disbelief after hearing the exploits of a 22-year-old woman adept at “extracting money from foolish Irish men”.

Oncology centre not yet excellent, says angry Healy Eames

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

A Galway senator has spoken of her shock and devastation that the oncology assessment centre which was opened at UHG in August is not yet a centre of excellence.

Attackers sentenced after showing no remorse

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Two brazen young Galway girls who showed absolutely no remorse for viciously assaulting a woman as she walked home from work were both sentenced to five months with the final month suspended, at Galway District Court this week.

Free English classes at NUIG

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

NUI, Galway will hold free English classes for adults from this Monday to Thursday July 22 between 10am and 2pm each day.

Councillors to discuss Salmon Weir Bridge at next Monday’s meeting

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

At Monday’s Galway City Council meeting, councillors will hear a presentation on the Corrib River Crossing Feasibility Study for works on the Salmon Weir Bridge.

Grealish encourages Home Choice Loan Scheme for those with difficulty getting mortgages

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Those looking to purchase their first home but who are finding it difficult to secure the necessary finance should consider the Home Choice Loan Scheme.

Extra accommodation for Garbally National School

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Garbally National School, Menlough, the primary school for the Skehana parish, has been granted funding to provide for additional accommodation.

SEGH delegates boost local economy

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

More than 300 delegates from around the world flocked to Galway recently for the SEGH 2010 conference, a six-day event which not only provides a forum for the sharing of knowledge and research but has also proven to be of major benefit to the local economy.

However, conferences of this scale are being hampered by the stringent visa application process which has prevented many international delegates from attending, according to Galway-based GoWest, which specialises in conference, event, and destination management.

Norris launches new Galway gay rights group

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Senator David Norris was the special guest at the Galway City Museum on Monday where he launched the new Galway lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) group Amach!

NUIG launches PhD in new media and film

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

A new four-year structured PhD in new media and film, to begin in September, was launched jointly by NUI Galway and the University of Limerick.

Charity swim from Aran Islands to Doolin

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Thirteen swimmers, triathletes and lifeguards are taking part in intensive training for a charity swim from the Aran Islands to Doolin in Co Clare.

The three women and 10 men will swim the 10km crossing from the pier on Inisheer, the smallest of the islands, to Doolin pier on August 21 to raise funds for Temple Street Children’s University Hospital in Dublin. The participants include Aoife Cosgrove, who is from Tuam but lives in Ennis.

Hospice fundraiser will challenge walkers

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

A three-way walking challenge hosted by the Galway-based Lakedistrict hillwalking club will raise vital funding for the Mayo/Roscommon and Galway Hospice foundations, and offer a leisurely and healthy exercise opportunity for everybody in the great outdoors.

Portiuncula Hospital to be run as a trust if FG gets into power

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

If the Fine Gael party get into government Portiuncula Hospital will be run as a trust with greater autonomy and an ability to broaden its focus further, the party’s health spokesperson Dr James Reilly confirmed this week.

Arás decision in the autumn, says Michael D

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Galway West TD and Labour spokesman for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht Michael D Higgins has reaffirmed his desire to consider a bid for the presidency.

Flying acrobatics at Spanish Parade

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

If you happen to be around Spanish Parade next week you might see a man and a a woman flying through hoops.

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