Remembering those who never came home

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

In the midst of that wonderful book Solar Bones written by Mayo author Mike McCormack, there is an intensely moving passage which encapsulates the atmosphere of a house after its children have grown and left. It is as if the soul of the house has been hoovered out and what is left is a void within a space made for many, but now occupied by just one or two. It is feeling that many of you have experienced as your own children have grown up and left, the end of a slow metamorphosis of your home becoming just a house again, its four walls no substitute for the noise, the bustle, the drama.

The rooms they leave behind a perpetuation of your agony, the markings on the walls of their increasing heights scribbled in a place where you are reluctant to paint over lest it hasten the day they depart or hasten the day they cease being children, your children.

It is not possible to reclaim a lost childhood, says rapporteur at launch of COPE Galway report

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

Childhood is for a limited period of time and cannot be reclaimed if a child has a sub-optimal experience due to inadequate housing, claimed Dr Geoffrey Shannon, Special Rapporteur on Child Protection, when he delivered the keynote speech at the launch of COPE Galway’s 2016 Annual Report.

Grealish demands 'new initiatives' for city shops following M18 opening

Tue, Oct 03, 2017

Shops and businesses in Galway city risk a major loss in trade, following the opening of the M18 Tuam to Gort motorway, which could see "thousands of shoppers going to Ennis and Limerick instead".

Galway now 'most expensive city' outside Dublin in which to buy a house

Tue, Oct 03, 2017

The average house price in Galway now stands at €245,000 - the highest of any city in the State outside Dublin - and a 8.9 per cent increase in house prices compared with the same time last year.

Health Minister to meet Merlin Park consultants after roof leaks close operating theatres

Mon, Oct 02, 2017

Health Minister Simon Harris has agreed to meet with consultants from Merlin Park Hospital regarding the need for investment after roof leaks closed two operating theatres last week.

Galway; the jewel in Ireland's crown from the eyes of a tourist..

Fri, Sep 29, 2017

Galway is one of Ireland's most vibrant cities, featuring a variety of diverse attractions that appeal to people of all ages. Sport, festivals, and history are among the area's favourite offerings, whilst its contemporary nature has seen the city chosen as the European Capital of Culture in 2020. Check out a guide to the best things to do in Galway from the eyes of a tourist.

Mad for road — €550m motorway will boost tourism and jobs says Ross

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

The 53km M18 Tuam to Gort motorway, which was first used by vehicles last evening will boost tourism and employment opportunities in a whole new region, Transport Minister Shane Ross said at the opening yesterday morning.

Opening of Gort-Tuam motorway unlocks opportunity for effective regional economic growth

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Shannon Group and Shannon Airport have today stated that the opening of the M18 Gort to Tuam motorway is an unprecedented opportunity to advance the case of a western economic corridor.

Varadker's calculated political decision to firm up middle class support for FG

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

As we face in to the winter of 2017, Insider cannot help sense that as each week passes we are much closer to a general election than many politicians and political parties would really like.

'It’s like Fawlty Towers for kids'

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Last Monday, at 5.30 pm, RTÉ 2 broadcast the opening episode of Drop Dead Weird, a madcap teen comedy following the hilarious antics of an Australian family who move to a seaside village in the west of Ireland to run a B&B.

Teatime and treatments at Radisson Blu Hotel

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway is home to the multi award-winning spirit one spa and recently introduced a stylish new afternoon tea, served in the chic and glamorous surroundings of the newly renovated Coopers Bar & Lounge, overlooking Lough Atalia.

Be inspired to take action like 56 Central’s Gill Caroll

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

In 2016 after raising funds to build a new kitchen for a women’s residential service of the Galway Simon Community, 56 Central owner Gill Carroll saw first hand the impact this had on the women living in the house.

This weekend, discover the magic of a Mount Falcon wedding

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Prepare to be enchanted by the wonderful surrounds of the Mount Falcon Resort for your wedding.

Major book published by NUI Galway historian on Vincent de Paul

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Who was St. Vincent de Paul? The charitable organisation founded in his name ensures that he remains familiar, but what was the background and history of this French Catholic priest, canonized in the eighteenth century? This year is the 400th anniversary of organisations taking him as patron and source of inspiration.

Hearing is precious - protect it

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Michael O’Neill Hearing Aid Audiologist of O’Neill Hearing Care Clinic is an agent for all Oticon Ltd. Hearing Aid Technologies. Oticon OPN1 was voted the best European premium hearing technology at “The 10th Golden Lobe Awards” at AIHHP 2016 Hearing Expo.

Less than two weeks to Food On The Edge

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

There are less than two weeks to go to Food On The Edge 2017, Galways’s annual gathering of world-class international chefs, food leaders, and experts, taking place on October 9 and 10.

Public lecture on William Orpen and The Great War

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

In 1917, the Irish artist William Orpen was appointed an official war artist and sent to the Western Front with a strict brief from the British War Office as to who and what he was to paint.

The intention behind the commissioning of war artists was to provide eyewitness images of the war to illustrate publications. One of Orpen’s works, depicting Lieutenant-Colonel of the Irish Guards, George Henry Morris (1872-1914) from An Spidéal, is currently on display in the Galway City Museum as part of its Galway and The Great War exhibition.

Naughton welcomes €17 million investment in Galway schools announced by Bruton

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Minister of Education Richard Bruton was a welcome visitor to Oranmore last week when he unveiled the €17 million investment in Galway schools.

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Thu, Sep 28, 2017

The API economy at the PorterShed
Next Wednesday, October 4 at 6pm the PorterShed will host a talk on the benefits of APIs as Part of your product portfolio. In order to succeed in today’s competitive API economy, you should go beyond thinking of APIs as digital nice-to-haves, and start thinking of them as first class members of your product portfolio. Join Keshav Vasudevan, Product Marketing Manager at SmartBear, who will take a deep dive into understanding the current landscape of the API economy , how to start thinking of the overarching product strategy when embarking on the journey towards a successful API, and drive adoption by ensuring a high-quality and consistent API consumption experience using the OpenAPI Specification and the open source Swagger tooling.

All you need to know about writing children’s books, with the help of Baboró

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Whether you’re the adult reading bedtime stories or the child listening attentively and conjuring up wonderful images in your mind, the world of children’s books is a very special place.

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