Higgins calls for increased disability facilities in city

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

At the last Council meeting of the year, Councillor Clodagh Higgins proposed a motion calling for Galway City Council to undertake a feasibility study to provide for a Changing Places Accessible facility in the city.

Inishbofin ferry service secure for next five years

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

The Inishbofin ferry service has been secured for the next five years after funding was secured by the Aire don Ghaeilge, don Ghaeltacht agus do na hOileáin, Seán Kyne.

Lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

There are three keys to a successful weight loss plan – diet, exercise, and metabolism correction. All three keys interconnect – one will not work without the other. Your metabolism is the most powerful of all the three keys – it is the ‘switch’ that controls everything else. In most people this switch is off.

New literacy strategy must put stronger emphasis on digital literacy – Naughton

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

The new Literacy and Numeracy strateg0y due to be updated at the end of 2020 must include a heavy emphasis on digital literacy as the digitalisation of work and education continues apace, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Oranmore dentist honoured for excellence of treatment of Aran accident victim

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

An Oranmore based dentist has been named ‘Connacht Dentist of the Year for the quality of the care and the kindness she provided to a young boy who suffered a dental injury in a bike accident.

Dr Dorcas Whitney of Orantown Dental Centre, was nominated after the boy’s mother said Dr Whitney had always put her children at ease during routine check-ups but that she really came to understand the quality of the care she provides, when her son had the bike accident while on a school tour on the Aran Islands.

Five Galway enterprises to benefit from Regional Enterprise Development Fund allocations

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

Galway has been allocated €9.7 million under the Government’s Regional Enterprise Development Fund, with the Galway Technology Centre, the PorterShed, Comhoibriú/Creative Enterprise West, SCCUL Enterprises, and Grow Remote set to benefit.

GMIT digital event to focus on remote working and wellness

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

Now in its third year, GMIT Mayo’s Digital West event will take place on Tuesday January 28. Organised by academic staff in collaboration with the GMIT Innovation Hub and in partnership with external business support agencies, this year’s event will focus on remote working, wellness and opportunity.

Study to look at “everyday pain” in toddlers and young children

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

The Centre for Pain Research at NUI Galway is seeking parents with a young child (from ages 2.5 to 6 years old) to take part in a short study about their child’s “everyday pains” (such as little bumps, scrapes, and cuts that happen around the home).

Saolta aims to promptly transfer cancer patients requiring urgent treatment to centre of excellence

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

Sixty beds are set aside at University Hospital Galway for cancer patients who require urgent treatment.

Major funding announced for five job creation projects

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

Fine Gael TD for Galway West Hildegarde Naughton has welcomed the allocation of more than €9.6 million for five major job-creation projects in Galway under the Regional Enterprise Development Fund.

Parents urged not to send children with flu-like symptoms to school

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

The HSE is urging parents not to send their children to school if they have flu-like illnesses or any of the associated symptoms, such as a high temperature, aches and pains, or a chesty cough in a bid to curtail the spread of the infection.

The appeal comes from the health authority’s assistant national director of Public and Child Health Dr Kevin Kelleher who says that anyone who gets flu should stay at home, rest, drink plenty of fluids, and use over-the-counter remedies such as paracetamol to ease their symptoms.

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Thu, Jan 09, 2020

Evening of praise and worship
An evening of praise and worship will be held at the Clayton Hotel Galway on January 12 at 5pm sharp.

Just waiting for that grand stretch in the evening

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

There is, I’m telling ya. I felt it in me waters. Just a small one mind ya, not anything outrageous. But it’s there nonetheless, that stretch in the evening. Ok, it’s not so grand yet, but there’s definitely a minute or so more of sunset now than we had last week, and ‘twas so dark the other morning, I didn’t know where I was going to work or coming from work.

We’re mad waiting for the grand stretch in the evening because it makes life so much easier. The arrival of the stretch in the evening is a Godsend to those of of us who find it hard to make conversation. For those awkward moments when you’re stuck in the lift in Roches, or find yourself queueing for your sandwich beside a complete stranger who you might never have seen before — that kind of complete stranger. At times like that, it is always great to be able to share some discourse on the state of the stretch in the evening.

Bottleshot takes aim at recycling targets

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

Three budding young inventors from Galway have come up with an ingenious way to help encourage recycling with their Bottleshot invention, which they are currently showcasing at the 56th BT Young Scientist Technology Exhibition taking place at the RDS in Dublin from yesterday until Saturday.

Fantasy Football round 22 preview

Wed, Jan 08, 2020

Did you enjoy the week off? Yes after seven and half game weeks inside a month, last weekend's FA Cup action was a welcome break for Fantasy managers.

Mayor Cubbard condemns RIC commemoration as 'disingenuous'

Tue, Jan 07, 2020

It makes no sense for the State and the Government to commemorate an organisation which sought to prevent an Irish state and Government from coming into existence, especially an organisation of which the notorious Black and Tans were a part.

Sustainable Brands

Thu, Jan 02, 2020

There’s a rising trend in ethical and sustainable brands that combine quality, style, and a long-term view of their impact on the planet.

Arts Council awards funding to four Galway visual artists’ studios

Thu, Jan 02, 2020

The Arts Council this week announced the Galway recipients of the 2020 Visual Artists Workspace Scheme.

The four recipients are Artspace Studios Ltd which receives €24,000; Engage Art Studios, which receives €20,000; Interface Galway which receives €8,000; and 126 Artist-Run Gallery which receives €2,000.

Green candidate to launch General Election campaign

Thu, Jan 02, 2020

The official launch of Roscommon-Galway Green Party representative Julie O’ Donoghue’s General Election campaign will take place on Sunday January 12 at 4pm in JJ Harlow’s Bar, Roscommon.

Canney approves law that sees eighty two rivers open for salmon/sea trout angling

Thu, Jan 02, 2020

Seán Canney TD, Minister with responsibility for the Inland Fisheries sector has approved legislation that will govern the wild salmon and sea trout fisheries in 2020 and which came into affect yesterday (January 1)

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