Galway native killer appeals murder conviction sentence

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

Galway-native pharmacist Karen Walsh has lodged an appeal against her conviction last month for the murder of an elderly grandmother.

Galway could benefit from improved Sino-Irish relations, says Healy Eames

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

Galway could benefit greatly if increased efforts were made to engage with China, according to Fine Gael Senator for Galway West Fidelma Healy Eames who this week called on Ireland to act as a launch pad for Chinese businesses in Europe.

Speaking from Brussels on Tuesday where she is the only Irish parliamentarian at the EU-China summit, Senator Healy Eames said: “We need to prioritise attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) from China into Ireland in order to attract investment here and create jobs. You only have to look at how Ireland has worked so well as a European base for international businesses to see how we could benefit Chinese companies. We have a highly educated young population and are the only English speaking country in the Eurozone. This should be our calling card and should define how we identify Ireland to the Chinese business audience.

Galway artist designs Movember beer bottle

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

Galway street artist BAQSR has designed an Heineken bottle to promote the charity Movember. This bottle will feature at Movember Gala parties across Ireland this week.

Remember a loved one in a unique way this Christmas

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

People can remember a loved one living or deceased in a unique way this Christmas by sponsoring a light on the Christmas tree at University Hospital Galway.

HSE staff must be paid entitlements says Crowe

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

Expenses due to HSE workers should be paid immediately and Government party TDs, councillors, and senators must come out publicly and demand action on the issue.

Clare man charged with robbing Christmas market trader

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

A Clare man charged with following and then robbing a trader during last year’s Continental Christmas Market was remanded in custody when he appeared at Galway District Court last week.

BAI launches investigation into RTÉ’s handling of defamatory Prime Time programme

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has announced that it is to conduct an inquiry into an RTÉ programme which defamed Ahascragh priest, Fr Kevin Reynolds.

Public lecture for Occupy Galway

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

NUI Galway philosophy lecturer Dr Miles Kennedy will give a public lecture at the Occupy Galway site on Eyre Square.

Christmas cake sale for Bish rowing

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

St Joseph’s College Rowing Club is holding a Christmas cake sale and coffee morning to raise funds for the club.

Launch of ‘Empowering Traveller Women Entrepreneurs’ project

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

The ‘Empowering Traveller Women Entrepreneurs’ (ETWE) project is to be officially launched next Monday, December 5, at the Ballybane Enterprise Centre where the Galway Traveller Movement will host an event for women to share their experiences about how they are overcoming barriers in business.

Pain: Symptom or disease?

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

When I interviewed Dr. David Finn of the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics at NUI, Galway, I alluded at first to a statement I found in one of his recently published papers: “The study of stress-induced analgesia has enhanced our understanding of the fundamental physiology of pain and stress and can be a useful approach for uncovering new therapeutic targets for the treatment of pain and stress-related disorders.”

Bank of Ireland hosts ‘Taste of Salthill’ event

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

There was certainly plenty of community spirit on show at the recent ‘Taste of Salthill’ event held at the Bank of Ireland Salthill branch where fantastic food and other services from many of the local businesses were on show for all to experience.

Event to highlight obstacles faced by people with disabilities

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

An event to highlight the obstacles people with disabilities encounter every day in Galway takes place this weekend.

Tuck into Ireland’s wild delights for cancer charity

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

Taste the delights of Ireland’s wild game and fish at a ‘Gourmet Extravaganza’ in Athenry tomorrow evening in aid of Cancer Care West.

‘Buy Local, Buy Irish’ this Christmas

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

Thousands of Galway’s consumers are making last minute preparations for their Christmas shopping. With this in mind, Agri Aware today launched a consumer campaign encouraging the public to source local Irish produce and support over 250,000 people employed in the agri-food industry.

The campaign emphasises that farmers are working relentlessly during the festive season to secure a safe supply of Irish produce for families in Galway.

Galway’s budding young scientists entertained at festival

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

Some 24,000 visitors thronged NUIG on Sunday to enjoy the 2011 Galway Science and Technology Festival Exhibition.

Joyce Supermarkets launches new interactive website for customers today

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

The Joyce supermarket ads in the Galway Advertiser every week have achieved a cult status among canny shoppers — and from tomorrow those ads and much more will be carried on the new website for the Joyces Supermarket Group — www.joycesupermarket.ie

Public urged to support Save St Francis Home march

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

The public are being urged to take part in a solidarity march on Sunday at 2pm being organised by an action group committed to saving St Francis Community Nursing Home in Newcastle from closure.

Claddagh houses to be connected to city’s main sewerage works

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

Forty houses in the Claddagh, which are discharging raw sewage into the River Corrib, are to be connected to the city’s main sewerage works.

The news has been welcomed by Independent councillor Catherine Connolly who said the houses will be connected to the main sewerage scheme by way of a diversion of an existing 150mm diameter sewer to a new manhole. In addition a new check valve will be installed which will prevent salt water from entering the system.