Farm tragedy focuses on health and safety awareness

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Twenty deaths as a result of farm accidents have been recorded in the last 19 months in Northern Ireland alone. Drowning in a slurry was once identified as the second most common cause of farm death. In the year 2011 there was a massive increase in farm-related fatalities which represented one of the worst years in a decade for accidents involving loss of life on Irish farms. This year it is estimated that farm accidents have increased yet again - by 35 per cent. According to the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Shane McEntee, there were 6,673 non-fatal accidents reported on farms, in addition to 22 fatalities.

EA jobs announcement makes Galway a centre for gaming industry, say TDs

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Global games giant, Electronic Arts, is to create 300 jobs at its European base in Galway, allowing the company to provide a multilingual international customer support and services for its major game titles such as the FIFA and Medal of Honour series.

Cuts can be reversed if householders pay up

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Almost 40 per cent of households in the Galway County Council region have yet to pay the controversial household charge, according to figures released by the local authority this week.

Let motorists use bus lanes on Seamus Quirke Road, says McNelis

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Traffic flow could be helped and commuter times reduced if motorists were allowed use the bus lanes on the Seamus Quirke Road at certain times.

Children’s referendum a ‘defining moment for children in Ireland’

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

The referendum on children’s rights marks a potentially “historical and internationally significant step” and a “defining moment for children and young people in Ireland”.

Further remand for six charged with €750,000 cannabis haul

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Four men, a woman, and a teenager, all charged in connection with a major drugs raid at different locations in Galway county at the weekend resulting in the seizure of cannabis plants worth an estimated €750,000, have been further remanded in custody.

Burglars target charity shop

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Gardaí have appealed for information following a break-in at the office and shop of the GSPCA in the early hours of Wednesday.

It is understood the burglary occurred at some time between 12 midnight and 3am. The burglars gained entry to the GSPCA shop, located on St Augustine Street in the city, though a front window and stole a safe from the office, located in the same building.

City fundraiser to raise funds for Zambian nutrition clinic

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

A fundraiser being held in the city at the weekend aims to raise money for a nutrition clinic in Zambia, South Africa.

Galway environmental projects receive €38,000 boost

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

A number of community projects and initiatives throughout Galway city and county are set to benefit from a funding of €38,000 which was announced this week as part of the Local Agenda 21 Environment Partnership Fund.

Burglary accused sent forward for trial

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

A 20-year-old man charged in connection with a burglary at a city centre apartment has been sent forward for trial.

Win All Ireland tickets

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Supermac’s is giving Galway hurling fans the opportunity to win a set of two tickets to the replay of the All-Ireland final between Galway and Kilkenny.

Be Galway’s 16th Man

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Galway hurlers return to Croke Park in less than 10 days hoping to quench a 24 year famine and bring the Liam McCarthy west for the winter.

Explore our universe at Leisureland’s travelling exhibition

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

A major scientific exhibition exploring the universe has opened at Salthill’s Leisureland Galway and will run until November 2.

The “Accelerating Science’ travelling exhibition is staged by CERN, the world's leading laboratory for particle physics in Geneva. It is suitable primarily for students aged between 11 and 18 years and anyone who is curious about the history of the universe. It is also available exclusively for secondary school tours from Monday to Friday and is open to the public at weekends and during mid-term break.

Back to school table quiz fundraiser for meningitis victim

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

A fun table quiz will take place in the King’s Head on Monday (September 24) at 8pm, the proceeds of which will benefit Galway’s ‘Man on the Bike’ Liam Cullinane.

Man charged with burglary at Ballinasloe Mayor’s home

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

A 24-year-old man, charged in connection with last weekend’s burglary at the home of the Mayor of Ballinasloe, was further remanded in custody to appear at Harristown District Court tomorrow.

Locations for real time passenger information terminals

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

The draft locations for the real time passenger information display terminals for Galway city have been announced with various bus stops in Eyre Square and the rest of the city included.

Support the Galway Hospice Coffee morning

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

A coffe morning for the Galway Hospice will take place in Fallers Jewellers, in conjunction with Thomas Sabo, today in-store from 10.30am-3.30pm.

Beach wildlife walk in Salthill

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

A guided beach wildlife walk will take place on Grattan Road beach, Salthill, this Saturday at 3.30pm and it is aimed at both adults and children.

Set sail on Galway’s seafood trail

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

To mark the 58th Galway International Oyster and Seafood festival, the public are being invited to set sail on the Seafood Trail and take port at one of the popular Oyster Hot Spots.

Cliften prepares for ten days of festival fun

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

The President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, will open the Clifden Arts Festival this evening in the Clifden Community School.

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