Irish NGO appeals for aid and volunteers to rebuild Haiti
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Irish based international NGO Haven is calling on Galway people to volunteer to build houses for Haitian families experiencing extreme poverty. The organisation, which works to provide houses and community development schemes in the impoverished country, will hold a meeting in Galway this evening (Thursday). The group has also appealed for donations to help stricken communities following this week’s devastating earthquake in Haiti.
Read more ...Anglo lent millions to Galway businessmen for New York properties
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
An investigation into the loan dealings of Anglo Irish Bank during the height of the boom has revealed that hundreds of millions of dollars was provided to some of Ireland’s wealthiest people, including Galway businessmen, to buy luxury apartments in New York.
According to a report in a national paper yesterday an examination of loans issued by the bank over three years ago revealed that potentially hundreds of millions was lent to well-known business men in order to snap up exclusive properties in Manhattan and other upmarket areas of New York. However, some borrowers have been hit by slumping prices since the economic downturn.
Read more ...Yorkshire racecourse awards scholarship in honour of tragic jockey Jamie Kyne
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
The young Claregalway jockey who lost his life in a house fire in the UK last year is to be remembered with a scholarship from a UK racecourse.
Read more ...Galway photographer features in major photography magazine
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Black & White Photography, one of the world’s leading photography magazines is featuring work by Galway photographer Adrian Megahey in its latest edition.
Read more ...Digital research institute announces €400,000 Enterprise of the Future project
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
The Digital Enterprise Research Institute at NUI Galway has announced a three-year Enterprise of the Future technology project, supported by Cisco.
Read more ...Digital research institute announces €400,000 Enterprise of the Future project
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
The Digital Enterprise Research Institute at NUI Galway has announced a three-year Enterprise of the Future technology project, supported by Cisco.
Read more ...NUI Galway joins forces with COPE to benefit vulnerable people
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
A local university and charity have joined forces to benefit some of the most vulnerable and isolated people in Galway.
Read more ...Criminal Assets Bureau permitted to sell Galway home
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
A Galway criminal has had the dubious honour of being the first person to have a Galway home seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau.
The house was one of four seized by the CAB in the High Court on Tuesday.
Read more ...Parents urged not to be complacent about swine flu risks to children
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Parents are being warned not to be complacent about the risks of swine flu because rates among children are still “extremely high”.
Read more ...New Inn mummers festival kicks off at end of month
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
The annual New Inn Mummers Festival, which was postponed because of the bad weather, will now be staged at the New Inn Leisure Centre on Saturday January 23.
Read more ...Poor Clares hold public celebration to mark completion of newly refurbished extern convent
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
The Poor Clares sisters will mark their return to their newly refurbished extern convent this weekend with a public celebration.
Read more ...Conneely won’t be ‘doing an Iris-like apology’ for anyone
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Disgraced Unionist politician Iris Robinson may have said “I am so, so sorry,” following the recent revelations about her teenage lover and alleged soliciting of funds, but Pádraig Conneely will not be following her lead.
The Galway City Council’s director of services for transportation and infrastructure Ciarán Hayes recently demanded a public apology from the outspoken Fine Gael councillor over remarks he made at a city council meeting in November.
Read more ...Parents must move fast to avail of free pre-school year
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Children born between February 2 2005 and June 30 2006 are eligible for a free pre-school place (ECCE Scheme) from January – June 2010.
Read more ...Calls to Childline almost doubled in past year
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Calls to Childline volunteers in Galway almost doubled in the past year. The charity’s local representatives answered 950 calls per week in 2009 compared to 500 in 2008.
Read more ...It’s time to put people before conservation areas, says McCormack
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
The proposed New Road R336 Barna to Rosamhíl road does not have to go through people’s houses or through their private land, especially not when there are other solutions available.
Read more ...New NCT measures aim to tame boy racers says Fahey
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Measures cracking down on window tinting and exhaust manipulation are being introduced to the NCT test this year as part of an effort to crack down on boy racers.
Read more ...A guitar is not just for Christmas
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Important news for anyone who was good enough all year to get a guitar from Santa, and would now like to learn how to play it! Guitar Made Easy is a 10 week course for complete beginners, and starts in Oranmore, Galway, Tuam and Castlebar the week beginning Monday January 18, 2010. These group classes are suitable for ages 10 upwards, and will be especially useful for those who think they are too old at 40!
Read more ...Connaughton condemns ‘daft’ staffing problem at Mountbellew Agriculture College
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Mountbellew Agriculture College will be kept open for another two years but the public service recruitment embargo means retiring teachers cannot be replaced.
Read more ...Lit’n’Deb to host debate on gay marriage
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Is marriage only to be between a man and a woman? Is marriage not about the love two people feel for each other regardless of gender?
If the State says certain people cannot get married because of their sexual orientation, is this not a denial of their rights, given that discrimination against sexual orientation is frowned on in most other areas?
Read more ...Councils hope ambitious plan will change the way Galway travels
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
A major bid to make Galway the leading Smart Travel location in the country by the Galway City Council and Galway County Council could see car use reduced dramatically over the next five years and see a major rise in cycling, walking, and the use of public transport.
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