Cannon urges Leaving Certs to look forward to future with confidence

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

As more than 3,000 Leaving Certificate students in Galway received their long-awaited examination results yesterday Minister for Training and Skills, Ciarán Cannon, urged them to “look forward to the future with confidence” and to continue to engage with the education system.

Exceptional Leaving Cert results at Yeats’ College

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Students and staff at Yeats’ College were celebrating yesterday after students at the college achieved excellent results. Three students of the college achieved maximum points, with six A1s. A total of 12 students achieved 590 points or more.

First-time Leaving Cert student James Hurley from Presentation Road, Galway, reached 625 points with an incredible eight As.

Hogan’s ‘sledgehammer’ stops council savings benefiting county, says Canney

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Any benefits of major savings scraped together by the Galway County Council is not being felt within the county, with the maintenance of roads and services suffering as a result of the “sledgehammer of Minister Hogan”, according to Tuam based Independent councillor Seán Canney.

Galway County Council announced this week that it has secured savings of €5.25 million in the 12 month period ending March 31, 2012, savings which consist of €3.05 million in pay and €2.2 million in non-pay, including savings made in the areas of procurement and work practice changes. A statement received this week said that these savings together with major efficiences and savings of almost €2 million achieved in the period from April 1, 2010, to March 31, 2011, mean the “Galway County Council is among the local authorities that are now leading the way in delivering savings and efficiencies”.

Search is on for Galway’s ‘Ultimate Titanorak’

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

A ‘Titanorak’ is a person obsessed with the RMS Titanic, who knows all there is to know about the ship, but is still determined to find out more. Now the search is on for Galway’s most passionate Titanic enthusiast.

Labour’s attitude to self employed is a disgrace, says Canney

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

A County Galway councillor has slammed the Labour Party for its disgraceful attitude towards the self-employed.

Thirty cyclists depart Carraroe as part of Rose’s Cycle 2012

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Thirty cyclists leave Carraroe this morning (Thursday) to cycle more than 300km to Co Louth as part of the 2012 Rose’s Cycle being held in memory of two-year-old Rose Wogan.

Hewlett Packard Ladies’ Night in aid of Hand in Hand

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

The inaugural HP Ladies’ Night will take place at the House Hotel on August 31, in aid of Hewlett Packard Galway’s chosen charity of 2012, Hand in Hand.

Galwegians encouraged to attend Michael Collins commemoration

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Galwegians will travel to Béal na mBláth in County Cork this weekend to attend the commemoration ceremony marking the 90th anniversary of the tragic death of Michael Collins.

Patrician Musical Society to host Stars In Their Eyes style fundraiser

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

The Patrician Musical Society will hold three major fundraisers in the build up to their 2013 production of the much loved musical, Guys’n’Dolls.

Wrestling stars at Salthill this weekend

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Galway wrestling fans are in for a treat as stars of American wrestling will again make their way to Leisureland in Salthill on Saturday August 18, at 7pm.

Council thanks householders who have paid charge

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

More than 18,000 Galway households have now paid the controversial household charge, with 1,250 of those payments having been made over the last two months.

NUIG signs major biomedical research deal in China

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

NUI Galway continues to make its mark in research on an international stage as the university’s president Dr Jim Browne arrived in Beijing this week for the signing of a major biomedical research deal.

Hurling final to push Galway Memorial Walk into morning start

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

The Galway Memorial Walk, in aid of Galway Hospice, will now take place at 12 noon on Sunday September 9, earlier than advertised. The new time is due to Galway’s success in the hurling championship, as the earlier start will allow walkers to be home in time for the 3.30pm throw-in of the All-Ireland final.

Loughrea Dog Show takes place in aid of GSPCA and EGAR on Sunday

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

The Loughrea Dog show will take place from 1pm to 5pm at the Temperance Hall on Sunday August 19. The show, which will be judged by Professor Gerard Fleming, promises to be a fun-filled day for all the family.

JCI Galway and the Galway Advertiser look for Galway’s friendliest business

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Galway has had an exciting summer, and during events such as the Volvo Ocean Race, the Galway Arts Festival, and the Galway Races, thousands of tourists descended on the city. Now it is the turn of local businesses to show that Galway is the friendliest place in Ireland.

Fisheries action group set up to boost revenue

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Representatives from fishing, aquaculture, tourism, community development, county councils and leader groups were recently brought together by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), the Irish Sea Fisheries Board, to establish a Fisheries Local Action Group or (FLAG) for the Western region (Galway and Clare) with the aim of boosting revenue.

NUIG scientists make breakthrough in breast cancer research

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Scientists at NUI Galway have discovered a new class of genes which could help to suppress tumour growth of breast cancer cells.

Minister must introduce measures to help farmers — Ó Cuív

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has remained “idle and done nothing to avert the disaster that will affect farmers in Ireland this year” after what has been an “unusually wet summer”.

This is the view of Fianna Fáil agriculture spokesperson and Galway West TD Éamon Ó Cuív, who is calling on Minister Coveney to advance part of the Single Payment scheme introduce a feed subsidy scheme; provide low interest loans to farmers; and withdraw the new stocking requirements imposed this year, to help farmers following the bad weather.

Packie Bonner to take part in Eamonn Deacy testimonial

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Packie Bonner, one of the legendary Republic Of Ireland players, whose ‘hand of God’ moment at Italia 90 earned him Irish football immortality, will play at this weekend’s testimonial match for Eamonn ‘Chick’ Deacy.

Packie will join his former Republic of Ireland team-mate Paul McGrath and a host of Aston Villa legends at the game on Saturday, which will also incorporate the official renaming of Terryland Park as Eamonn Deacy Park.

His light will never go out

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Eamonn Deacy's light will never go out. Craving the game rather than the glory, Eamonn is above cringing at the thought of an Aston Villa selection coming to Terryland Park for a celebration of his rich contribution to all things Galway.

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