David Baddiel - ‘I’m very unreligious, but it doesn’t stop me being Jewish’

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

David Baddiel has been one of the major names in British comedy over the past near quarter of a century, even if, for most of that time he has been a writer rather than a stand-up, but his new show Fame, Not The Musical, is finally bring him face-to-face with audiences again.

Eighteen and loving it — Baboró

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

Baboró International Arts Festival will be celebrating a big birthday when it kicks off this weekend. It is 18 years since the first festival in 1997, and Baboró continues to create unforgettable moments of awe and wonder for children and families in Galway and beyond.

Looking back to 18 years ago, Artistic Director, Lali Morris recalls that, “the Festival started with the needs of the children and that is the absolute constant through everything we do.” Now that the festival has come of age, Baboró is inviting everyone to the party “bring yourself, bring a child. Please join us in celebrating this wonderful milestone in Baboró’s history.”

Appoint new head for hospitals group to fill vacancy, Health minister is told

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

The former chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum is calling on Health Minister Leo Varadker to ensure a successor is appointed promptly to fill the position being vacated by the head of the West North West Hospitals Group.

It was announced towards the end of last week that Bill Maher, the chief executive of the organisation, is to leave his position. He is believed to be taking up a new role in the east of the country and will move on within the next few weeks.

Kai is named best restaurant in Ireland

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

Kai Café and Restaurant has been named Restaurant of the Year 2015 in the Georgina Campbell Restaurant Awards.

Flannery calls on Bishop to make donation to LGBT centre to make up for ‘disgraceful’ comments

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

Fine Gael Councillor for Galway West Pearce Flannery has come out strongly in support of the call for the provision of a LGBT resource centre in Galway.

Narcissism is rampant among young people says local psychologist

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

A local psychologist and author has warned that narcissism is rampant among young people in their teens and twenties.

Michael Hardiman, who practises in Galway, believes the greatest example of its growth is found in social media.

Build your own book at Charlie Byrne’s this Saturday

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

The public are invited to join NUI Galway’s MA in Publishing and MA in Writing Programmes students and the staff of Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop this Saturday, October 11 from 11am-12:30pm, for a very special children’s story time, plus a fun build-your-own-book workshop for kids.

Silicon Dragon to speak at Mayo Association event

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

Muintir Mhaigh Eo Gaillimh, Mayo Association Galway, will hold its annual business networking event in Galway next week.

Guest speaker at this year’s event will be Barry O’Sullivan, CEO of Altocloud, a Silicon Valley technology company which also has a base in Galway. Previously, Mr O’Sullivan was senior vice president at Cisco Systems where he was general manager of several divisions including collaboration, unified communications, and voice over IP.

Breastfeed and give babies a ‘vital start in life’

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

Galway has the highest breastfeeding rate among mothers recently discharged from hospital in the three western counties of Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

‘A vote for McNulty is a vote for cronyism’ - Healy-Eames

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

A Galway senator has declared that a vote for Fine Gael candidate John McNulty in the Seanad elections “is a vote for cronyism”.

Grealish demands Government cut Universal Social Charge

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

The only meaningful economic relief that can be given to squeezed lower and middle income earners is to cut the “very unfair tax” Universal Social Charge.

NUI Galway researchers play key role in large-scale clinical trial of statin treatment

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

NUI Galway researchers have been part of a large-scale clinical trial of statin treatment in patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) which was published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).

National teaching awards for four Galway lecturers

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

Four Galway lecturers — two from GMIT and two from NUI Galway — have been honoured for their work at the inaugural Teaching Hero Awards.

Galway-based Medtech start up Embo Medical secures €3 million investment

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

Embo Medical, an early stage medical device company based in NUI Galway’s Business Innovation Centre and focused on developing technology to shut down blood flow in blood vessels, has secured €3 million in seed-funding.

The investment syndicate included the AIB Seed Capital Fund (managed by Enterprise Equity), Irrus Investments, HBAN’s Medtech Business Angel Syndicate, Western Development Commission, Enterprise Ireland and the AIB Start-Up Accelerator Fund (managed by ACT Venture Capital). The investment will enable Embo Medical to secure regulatory approval and enter the market, and in doing so employ approximately 10 people directly and up to another 10 people indirectly.

Crafting a livelihood — Buying Irish maintains a tradition of design

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

For over 51 years, the Kilkenny Group has been synonymous with supporting Irish craft and design. As we lead in to our third annual Kilkenny Irish Craft & Design Week (running until Sunday next, this year sponsored by AXA) I have been reflecting on the reasons we decided to start this campaign back in 2012 and on how it has grown year on year.

Art could have made a difference

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

Baboró International Arts Festival for Children starts this weekend and runs until Sunday October 19. As part of our Baboró Ambassadors series we hear from Baboró enthusiasts. This week, we hear from Niall Barrett…

Happiness is a hearty breakfast

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

John Gunther once said, “All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast.” As winter approaches, breakfast becomes ever more important to fuel us on these colder days. Eat yourself happy this winter at The Glenoaks Hotel, where you will be off to a good start with a healthy breakfast.

The Glenoaks Hotel has recently launched a breakfast loyalty club at its Library Cafe, Bar & Bistro. There you will find a hot hearty Irish breakfast starting from as little as €6 with a full choice of breakfasts that includes full traditional Irish, continental style, organic porridge, fresh fruit granola, and a delicious Eastern inspired vegetarian option. Pick up a loyalty card, join the hearty breakfast club, and you will be rewarded with a free breakfast. A great value breakfast will be sure to keep a soul happy this winter.

New Rural Transport Programme HQ to be located in Connemara

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

Three transport groups from across County Galway are joining together to form Galway County Transport Co-ordination Unit.

Last call for Mike Diskin Bursary applications

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

The Michael Diskin Arts Award will close to applicants on Friday October 17 at 5pm, following a one-month extension to its original application deadline.

Out of darkness, a light beckons

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

On Tuesday evening, as I left the office and was making my way to the car, I spotted a couple. Obviously tourists because they were holding hands with that foreign great hair look about them, with colourful jackets and a bearing that made them stand apart from the Irish, but blend in with the hundreds of visitors on the street at that time.

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