‘Being an outsider gives me a different view on things other people might take for granted’

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

There is a horse farm about a mile and a half outside Motala, a small town located between Stockholm and Gothenburg in southern Sweden. There it is surrounded by vast woodlands, a huge lake, hunters cabins, and amid the rural isolation, an old mental asylum.

Free places for ten students at reforming learning conference

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

A number of second and third level students can avail of free places at a conference which explores how second and third level education prepares young people for the future.

Independent Senator Fidelma Healy Eames is offering 10 free places to local students for the upcoming “Reforming Learning: Driving Success conference which will take place at NUI Galway on Friday December 5.

€1m was awarded to 22 Galway people who sustained injuries in workplace accidents last year

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

A total of €1m was awarded to 22 Galway people who sustained injuries in workplace accidents last year.

The average award was €47,400 according to an analysis of 2013 workplace claims released by the Injuries Board, the Government body which makes personal injury awards.

Remove penalty point appeals from gardai says Higgins

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

Penalty point appeals must be removed from An Garda Síochána and be decided upon by district judges instead.

Tree planting symbolises new beginning for COPE Galway’s campaigns

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny launched the development plan for COPE Galway’s new Domestic Violence Refuge on Monday. The occasion was marked with a symbolic tree planting ceremony as a symbol of new beginnings for those women and children experiencing domestic violence.

We have an onus to make Galway more vibrant and enhanced for next generation, says chamber president

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

There is an onus on Galway to deliver to the next generation a more enhanced and vibrant city, the president of Galway Chamber told more than 200 business leaders who attended the Galway Chamber Business Briefing and the Galway Chamber Port Development Committee update on Monday.

Council budget ‘shamefully ignores homelessness crisis’ in city says Crowe

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

The Galway City Council’s 2015 budget “ignores the most serious social problem affecting the city and disregards the plight of people in our city who have nowhere to sleep on a nightly basis.”

Number of mumps cases swelling in Galway, warns HSE as figures double

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

An upsurge in the number of mumps cases, mainly among men in the 17 to 24 year age group, has been reported in Galway.

Jobs boost as PFH Technology Group opens new offices

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, this week announced that PFH Technology Group, Ireland's largest indigenous ICT services company, with offices in Dublin, Cork and Galway, is to create 25 new jobs within the organisation. The jobs were announced at the official opening of the company’s new offices in Galway.

Author on bullying wants to change the dictionary definition of the term

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

The author of an award winning book on bullying is spearheading an online global campaign to change the dictionary definition of the word.

Naughton welcomes reconsideration of deposit rule

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

The comments by the Governor of the Central Bank, Patrick Honohan, that he may consider a relaxation of the imposition of a 20 per cent deposit rule on new mortgage applicants have been welcomed by Sen Hildegarde Naughton.

Renowned musician to trace American music to Ireland

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

The renowned musicologist and performer Mick Moloney will deliver an audio-visual lecture at NUI Galway this evening.

Grateful Ulick gives something back to Croi for saving his life

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

For the second year in a row, the popular bar and restaurant Blake’s Bar and Brasserie on the Corner on Eglinton Street will host a fundraising coffee morning for local heart and stroke charity Croí. Blake’s Bar and Brasserie on the Corner have a very special connection with Croí ever since their staff member Ulick O’Halloran availed of their services.

Geographers cook up a storm for Geo Week

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

As part of international Geography Awareness Week from 17-21 November, postgraduate students within NUI Galway’s Discipline of Geography have organised an eclectic programme of events around this year’s theme of ‘Geographies of Food’.

Learn the truth about Ebola at NUI Galway lecture

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

NUI Galway’s School of Nursing and Midwifery is running a free public lecture on Ebola: how it spreads, how it affects the human body, and how the outbreak can be contained.

Galway Quakers to hold open house event

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

Galway’s Quaker community will hold an open house in St Nicholas’ Parochial School, Waterside, on Saturday November 22 from 11am to 5pm.

Those interested in learning about the faith, or who are curious about a different approaches to Christianity, or who would like to simply chat about spirituality, are welcome.

Lough Cutra firmly on triathlon map

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

Now a firm fixture on the triathlon calendar every May, Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon already has more than 200 entrants for next year’s event.

Fifteen new jobs announced at Vulcan Solutions

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

An Taoiseach Mr. Enda Kenny announced 15 new jobs at technology company Vulcan Solutions this week when he visited the company’s office in Galway today.

Schoolgirl soprano releases CD for children’s hospice

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

A 12-year-old award winning soprano from Co Galway is launching a CD at the end of the month to raise funds for Ireland’s only children’s hospice.

Arrabawn offers a training session with Robbie Henshaw

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

Hot on the heels from his outstanding performance against the South African Springboks, Arrabawn Dairies is offering local rugby teams and schools the chance to win a masterclass lesson with Irish rugby star Robbie Henshaw. As part of Arrabawn’s Breakfast of Champions campaign, this competition is open to local rugby clubs and school teams.

There will be at least four winning teams picked for the training sessions with Robbie Henshaw and during the competition Arrabawn will also be giving away signed rugby balls through their Facebook page www.facebook.com/arrabawndairies

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