Deadline looms for rural broadband scheme

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte has called on people living in rural areas who are unable to avail of broadband to register for the Rural Broadband Scheme before tomorrow’s deadline.

The scheme, which aims to provide a service to the remaining homes unable to avail of existing broadband services, has received 2,000 applications to date. The Department of Communications is accepting applications from householders who live outside the areas covered by the National Broadband Scheme, and who are unable to obtain a broadband service from suppliers in their area. Applicants must be willing to allow their details to be passed to licensed internet service providers to assess whether a service can be offered to them.

Joyce’s supermarket wins national retailing award

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Retailers across the country were recognised for their outstanding contribution to fresh food at Checkout Magazine’s “Best in Fresh” awards last Tuesday, and there was cause for celebration for one Galway store. The event saw hundreds of stores across Ireland audited by independent judges and Joyce’s Supermarket in Knocknacarra was awarded the title of Best Non–Affiliated Retailer in Ireland. According to the judging panel, Joyce’s offer the best fresh food offering, with a large selection of the freshest food sourced from many local suppliers. The fresh food team were commended for their passion and knowledge of the food.

Renville Park ‘Remembering Aoibhe’ Run raises €9,000

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

More than €9,000 has been raised for the Meningitis Trust following the Renville Park 5K ‘Remembering Aoibhe’ Run.

Tuam native nearing completion of 1,330km fundraising walk

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

This Sunday a Tuam man will arrive home to his native town after undertaking a gruelling challenge to raise funds for Pieta House. Setting out almost three months ago with no accommodation booked, Colm Farrell has walked the 26 counties of Ireland. Armed with just a rucksack, map and iPod on his departure on May 7, Farrell has relied on the generosity of the public to put him up for the night over the course of his 1,330km journey.

Utoya killings were ‘an attack on democracy’, says Higgins

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

The attacks on Utoya Island directed against young people attending a Norwegian Labour Party summer camp were a “horrific event” and “an attack on democracy itself”.

Galway bikers wanted for cross country bike event

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Galway motorbike enthusiasts are being sought to take part in The Fifteen to One Motorbike Run, a cross country event that will raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland.

Calling all the Pres girls of 1981

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

The Presentation Secondary School will hold a reunion for its class of ‘81 next month.

This is the first reunion for the class since they left the school 30 years ago. Past pupils are invited to meet for drinks and finger food on Saturday August 20. The venue has yet to be confirmed.

Galway Rose goes red for Galway Marathons

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Galway Rose Ciara Keane is on the lookout for big-hearted people as she prepares to shake up the Galway Marathon Festival in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation this August 28. Together with Galway county footballer Fiachra Breathnach, Keane limbered up for the special Galway City Mini Marathon taking place as one of three races in the marathon festival next month. Kitted out in electric red Irish Heart Foundation headbands, legwarmers, and matching t-shirts, the pair encouraged runners and walkers of all levels to join in the fun and raise money to keep more hearts beating.

McNelis seeks Dublin bike-share style scheme

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Galway city is the ideal location for the introduction of a bike-share service as it would encourage healthy activity and play a role in reducing the city’s transport and traffic problems.

Galway dancers sought for TG4’s An Jig Gig

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

An Jig Gig, TG4’s hit show to find the nation’s best traditional Irish dance act, is returning, and Galway dancers are being sought to take part in the new series.

Get back into shape with the Educo Gym twelve day programme

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

At the Educo Gym you can get into the best shape and fitness of your life with a proven, time efficient, 15 minute work out. Its 12 day body sculpture programme results in an average weight loss of eight pounds in 12 days.

Car push aims to raise awareness of suicide

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

On Saturday August 6 Console and 1life are holding a car push to raise funds and awareness of suicide.

Councillor Connolly claims HSE can afford St Francis nursing home refurbishment

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Councillor Catherine Connolly has again reiterated her desire to save St Francis Nursing Home and stated that the cost of its refurbishment is less than one-third of a year’s rent on the building the HSE are renting on Seamus Quirke Road.

NUIG SU welcomes High Court challenge against grant cuts

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

The NUI Galway Students’ Union has welcomed a High Court decision to grant the Union of Students in Ireland leave to challenge a change to the student grants system.

Norris to get another city council snub as Higgins does well in first poll

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

David Norris’ bid to enter the presidential election looks like being dealt another blow in Galway as he is almost certain to receive neither speaking time nor the support of the Galway City Council.

The fall out from the botched original decision not to let Sen Norris address the city’s 15 councillors has proved to be embarrassing for Galway and for Mayor Hildegarde Naughton, who has come in for much criticism for the way she handled the situation.

Shooting the Breeze with Willy Vlautin - songwriter, singer, novelist

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

It all started with a trip to the Galway Races and a chance encounter with a lady who liked a few bets on the gee-gees. It was further compounded by another chance encounter, this time with two men, who offered a seat and good company in a crowded Galway city bar.

No winners in Norrisgate saga

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

There are no winners in this whole sorry saga. Sen David Norris’ bid to address the Galway City Council looks set to be rejected for a third time; Mayor Hildegarde Naughton looks certain to compound her new found reputation as Galway politics’ ‘Calamity Jane’, and Michael J Crowe has come out of this none too well either.

Extras wanted for Rásaí Na Gaillimhe 2

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Galway is once again set to become the backdrop for TG4’s new comedy drama series Rásaí Na Gaillimhe 2.

Following on from the riotously entertaining first week at the Galway Races, the second series hits the ground running with the return of some familiar faces. Framed by the lesser known seven virtues, each episode will be an exciting, entertaining, and insightful exploration of modern Irish morality during the most hedonistic week of the year - Race Week.

OPW Minister to meet flood relocation families and open new Claregalway Bridge

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Minister for the Office of Public Works, Brian Hayes, is set to meet with families affected by the 2009 flooding crisis during a trip to Claregalway next Tuesday to officially open the new bridge.

Senator Norris to address NUIG ‘Town Hall Meeting

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Presidential candidate Senator David Norris is to attend the ‘Town Hall Meeting’ in the Siobhán McKenna Theatre at NUI Galway on Friday July 22 at the invitation of the School of Psychology at 6pm.

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