GMIT software development students win top awards

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

GMIT students are winning top awards in software development competitions across the country.

HealthSET launches new FETAC/QQI accredited healthcare courses in Galway

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

HealthSET is a locally based FETAC healthcare training company in Galway which provides accredited training courses for adults seeking work in the home care and hospital sectors.

Swimming clubs fear Leisureland to stay closed until 2015

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Leisureland swimming pool will remain closed to the public until October or November, meaning Galway’s summing clubs are set for another nine months of having to suspend classes.

Taoiseach launches NUI Galway and Mayo Clinic medical technology development agreement

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, this morning launched an intellectual property agreement signed by NUI Galway and the Mayo Clinic, USA, which will see the development of a novel treatment for acute pancreatitis.

Viking weapons discovered in Lough Corrib

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Viking weapons and boats, which have lain submerged for almost a thousand years, have been discovered in Lough Corrib.

Trevor Northage, a marine surveyor www.anglingcharts.com, who is mapping the lake to produce up-to-date navigation charts, made the discovery during the course of his work. The find was made at the section of the lough close to Carrowmoreknock, near Rosscahill, Connemara.

Galway Greenway receives more than €400,000 for first phase

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

$Pictured in Letterfrack recently following the announcement of €403,000 for the Galway Greenway is Fine Gael county councillor Eileen Mannion with Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring.$

The Galway Greenway has been given a significant boost with the announcement that €403,000 has been allocated for the first phase of the project.

Nolan report finds Galway housing crisis is ‘perfect storm’

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Lack of housing supply, a collapse in the construction industry, increased demand in the rented sector, and the inadequacy of social housing combine to create the “perfect storm”, according to Labour TD for Galway West Derek Nolan, who has published a report showing the unhealthy state of the housing environment in Galway.

New Independent declares for Galway City West

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

A tenth candidate, and a third Independent has declared for Galway City West, with the campaign launch of Tommy Roddy this week.

New city candidate wants fairer deal for SMEs

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

A fourth Independent candidate is to run in Galway City Central, with Cormac Ó Corcoráin set to campaign on greater levels of support and protection for small businesses in the city.

Connemara candidate focuses on tourism

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Long term economic growth and recovery lie not solely in multi-nationals, but in the micro and small business sectors which make up some 90 per cent of all Irish business.

Idle apartments on east side could help housing crisis, says Rabbitte

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Hundreds of houses and apartments in Doughiska and Ballybane should not be lying idle when there are families waiting years for accommodation on the housing waiting list.

Country's first Irish- speaking rowing club to be launched

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Ireland's first Irish-speaking rowing club will be launched on Saturday when Cumann Rámhaíochta Choláiste na Coiribe will be inaugurated by Mayor Padraig Conneely.

MEP Pat the Cope calls on Government to utilise €1.25 billion funding

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

As much as €1.25 billion is available to the Government under the EU Horizon 2020 programme so that key research projects can be carried out over the next seven years, according to MEP for Midlands-North West Pat The Cope Gallagher.

Relieve exam stress with Care Cure Acupuncture

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Exam time is fast approaching and for many students this is one of the most worrying times of the year. Exam anxiety can result in stress and negatively affect test performance and concentration.

Singing lessons/vocal coaching now available with Heartbeat of Home lead singer Lucia Evans

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

After a seven month tour as the lead singer of Heartbeat of Home, a new show from the producers of Riverdance that has received rave reviews, Lucia Evans will be returning to Galway and giving one-on-one singing lessons and vocal coaching.

Free maths assessment

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

One of the keys to success in maths at secondary level is having a solid fluency in the foundational maths skills that are taught in primary school. Too often, students do not get sufficient practice at the different basic skills and so lack confidence needed to tackle the more complex ideas that appear in secondary mathematics and beyond. Students feel that they are “no good at maths” and opt for pass maths.

Discover the working life of hookers, nobbies and zulus

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

The working boats which could be seen in Galway in the 19th century will be the subject of a public lecture this weekend.

Burke calls for overhaul of Knocknacarra bus services

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Fianna Fáil candidate for the Galway City West Ward, David Burke, has called for a complete overhaul of bus services provided by Bus Eireann in the Knocknacarra area and has criticised the delay in installing bus shelters at popular collection points at Cotters Shop on the Shangort Road and also at Joyce’s Supermarket.