NUIG and Stagecoach to develop new interactive and educational TV website

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

NUI Galway and Stagecoach Theatre Arts schools will be working together on a new interactive and educational TV website to go live next year.

NUIG to launch Múscailt festival next week

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Múscailt, NUI Galway’s annual arts festival, will have its programme launch on Wednesday January 19 at 1pm.

President McAleese heaps praise on groups during whistle-stop tour of city and county

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

It was not just the driving winds and rain that hit Galway with unrelenting vigour on Tuesday as many numerous charities, community groups, and research organisations received a visit from President Mary McAleese who during her whirlwind whistle-stop tour of the city and county praised the excellent work and the valuable resources being created.

Eight per cent increase in number of new buildings in Galway, says GeoDirectory

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

There was an increase of eight per cent in new buildings in Galway city and county in 2010, according to figures released by GeoDirectory.

GeoDirectory, a subsidiary of An Post working with Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSi), manages the country’s only complete database of residential and commercial buildings. The figures were compiled nationwide by 5,600 An Post delivery staff working with experts from OSi.

Psychiatrist with extensive experience in treating depression to give free talk in city

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

A psychiatrist with extensive experience helping people cope with depression will give a free public talk on the subject in the city next week.

Whiskey stolen from Ballina shop

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

A 19-year-old who stole two bottles of Southern Comfort whiskey was before Ballina District Court on Tuesday.

NUI Galway lecturer’s book on women’s human rights wins prestigious honour

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

A book on women’s human rights by an NUI Galway lecturer has been awarded a prestigious honour.

County council urged to review water meters

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Tuam-based Councillor Seán Canney has asked Galway County Council to review all of the water meters installed by them to determine if they are installed correctly.

Unemployment figures show Galway economy ‘still in decline’ says Nolan

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

The number of people signing on in Galway in December increased by 1.8 per cent, meaning the Live Register for Galway now stands at 23,099, up 408 from November.

These figures were published recently by the Central Statistics Office. According to Labour’s Galway West candidate councillor Derek Nolan, it shows the local economy is “still in decline”, despite the fact that the export sector is performing well.

Zumba offers one New Year’s resolution you will love keeping

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

The global phenomenon that is Zumba fitness is now available in Galway, among 90 venues across Ireland from Stepping Out, Ireland’s Premier Dance Fitness Company.

Local artist gets one million hits on YouTube

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

The award winning Galway artist and animator John Jennings has achieved one million video views on his YouTube profile page JohnNetSite5000.

Galway Bay Hotel teams up with Brown Thomas for wedding extravaganza

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Galway Bay Hotel’s wedding coordination team invites readers to join them on Thursday January 20 at 7pm, for an extremely exciting wedding fashion event. The Galway Bay Hotel in association with Brown Thomas and Eileen Boulger Couture Bridal will be showcasing the most beautiful designs that will guarantee you lots of fabulous ideas for your day.

Brown Thomas Galway will be showing key pieces from their 2011 Spring/Summer collections and Eileen Boulger Couture Bridal will display amazing couture gowns from designers such as Amy Michelson, Monique L’huillier and Amy Kuschel.

Public meeting on seeking reform of Irish politics

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

A public meeting, which will seek to start a movement that will place genuine political reform at the forefront of national debate, will take place in Galway next week.

Learn more about adopting mongrels

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

A Connemara based dog rescue service is running an awareness campaign aimed at educating people about adopting mongel puppies or adult dogs.

Five arrested in Offaly dawn raid following Ballybrit arson

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

Gardaí were last night (Wednesday) questioning five men from County Offaly following a suspected arson attack on a house in Ballybrit on Sunday.

Why I will and won’t vote for each party

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

As a year of potentially enormous political significance begins, Insider has decided to look at the prospects for each party, both on a national and local level. Insider will look at Galway West today, and return to Galway East in the coming weeks. Insider cannot recall a time of more political uncertainty, and he firmly believes that the result of the election could also differ considerably depending on the date it is held. Is the 'Gilmore Gale' still blowing? Will Brian Cowen even lead FF into battle? Has Enda Kenny put the questions over his capacity for the job of Taoiseach to bed? Will the disaffected members of the public support SF in unprecedented numbers? How many more sitting TD's will opt out? Are the Greens already a spent force? So much uncertainty, and so much anger. So much to lose, and so much to win. Insider has decided to sum up the reasons he would vote 'for' or 'against' each party.

A year to look forward to

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

JANUARY — the year gets off to a flying start when the words 'Oh feck' are uttered collectively by two million as the January wage sheets are handed out and the true realisation of the Budget kicks in... Sky Sports reports a massive number of calls to their cancellation centre...sales of lattes are decimated...hair extensions are returned to the rats who sold them during the good times...the lights are turned off...Our working class hero Anglo Avenger Trucker Joe, who hasn't mounted a protest using building equipment for what must be weeks now, attacks Anglo ATMs with an angle grinder. He is arrested again for the usual few hours, but despite his latest effort, Cadbury's say that he is not their man for the new Milk Tray ad...back to the drawing board for the caped crusader. It snows and rains and freezes.

Sacrifices failed to save popular Galway venues, says Jona Group

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

Many sacrifices were made but this failed to stop the devastating effects of the recession and the crippling rent payments, according to The Jona Group which announced this week that a number of its Galway businesses have gone into voluntary liquidation.

HSE forum chairperson calls for swine flu jab for all to allay fears

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

The chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum is calling for the health authority to re-open free swine flu vaccination clinics for the general population amid fears that the numbers contracting the virus will continue to rise.

Cllr Padraig Conneely made his comments as management at Galway University Hospitals [UHG and Merlin Park] announced on Tuesday that visiting restrictions are in place at the facilities due to the presence of influenza cases.

Arrival of rates bill on doorstep is nail in coffin for many businesses, says Chamber CEO

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

The arrival of an unrealistically high rates bill on the doorstep has the potential to crush a struggling business and put jobs at risk, says Galway Chamber of Commerce CEO Michael Coyle, who is calling for Galway’s local authorities to relieve the severe burden placed on businesses.

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