Education the key to removing ‘huge’ stigma surrounding HIV says NUIG lecturer
Thu, May 05, 2011
Education is the key to removing the “huge” stigma which continues to be associated with being HIV positive, a leading Galway based researcher into the condition said this week.
Read more ...Claregalway woman pleads guilty to dangerous driving causing death
Thu, May 05, 2011
A 39-year-old Claregalway woman pleaded guilty to the charge of dangerous driving causing death at a sitting of the Galway Circuit Criminal Court this week.
Appearing before Judge Raymond Groarke on Tuesday, Marie Melia of Kilcahill, Claregalway, was arraigned and entered a plea of guilty to dangerous driving causing death at Drumgriffin, Corundulla, on August 3, 2008.
Read more ...Man abducted and subjected to ‘horrific assault’ in Menlo shed, jury hears
Thu, May 05, 2011
A jury has heard how a man who had got behind on his debts to drug suppliers was abducted by two men and taken to a country laneway shed where he was subjected to the “most horrific” assault for more than an hour.
On the first day of the trial on Tuesday, the jury of 10 men and two women heard how pools of blood were discovered in the shed where the assault is alleged to have taken place and that a trail of blood ran the length of the laneway to the main road as the victim, 33-year-old Lithuanian Jaan Eemon, desperately sought help, finally collapsing in front of a local man who immediately alerted gardai.
Read more ...Being there – thirty five years of Samaritans in Galway
Thu, May 05, 2011
Thirty-five years ago a small group of motivated people came together to consider the feasibility of starting a Samaritan Branch in Galway – among them three people who had been volunteers in Dublin and Belfast, the rest without any previous Samaritan experience but some relevant talents – a general practitioner, a businessman, another professional medical person, a psychologist and couple of willing workers without any special gifts.
Read more ...IBAL calls for ‘adopt a road’ scheme for Galway
Thu, May 05, 2011
With the 2011 Anti Litter League being launched yesterday Galway city and Tuam will be looking to retain their litter free status and, according to the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL), one way this task can be made much easier is by introducing the “Adopt a Road” scheme to the county.
Read more ...Peter O’Toole cements his place among Hollywood’s greatest
Thu, May 05, 2011
Galway-born actor Peter O’Toole joined the ranks of Hollywood’s most celebrated stars at the weekend when he added his hand and footprints to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
O’Toole was joined by luminaries of the film industry including Angelica Huston and Rose McGowan, along with his son Lorcan, daughter Kate, and a crowd of wellwishers and fans, for the ceremony.
Read more ...Galway in line for major constituency changes
Thu, May 05, 2011
County Galway’s two constituencies look set to undergo major changes in advance of the next General Election, with Galway West likely to lose one of its five Dáil seats and Galway East to become a geographically larger constituency.
Read more ...Ballinasloe commemoration to mark thirtieth anniversary of Sands’ death
Thu, May 05, 2011
Ballinasloe Sinn Fein will holding its annual Hunger Strike commemoration and vigil in St Michael’s Square, Ballinasloe today from 5pm to 8pm.
Read more ...Coláiste Éinde hosting giant car boot sale
Thu, May 05, 2011
The parents’ association of Coláiste Éinde, St Enda’s College, Galway will host a giant car boot sale on Sunday, May 15.
Read more ...Conference for carers of people with dementia to be held in city
Thu, May 05, 2011
A conference for the families and carers of people with dementia will be held at the Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit on Thursday May 12 from 9am to 4.30pm.
Read more ...New museum showcases arrive to house ancient and mediaeval artefacts
Thu, May 05, 2011
Thirteen new high quality showcases have been delivered to the Galway City Museum, and will be used to display valuable and delicate artefacts.
Read more ...Garda appeal for witnesses of Wood Quay assault
Thu, May 05, 2011
Galway Gardaí are appealing for witnesses of a serious assault that took place at Wood Quay on Saturday night, April 16.
Read more ...Moycullen to host craft fair this weekend
Thu, May 05, 2011
This Saturday the Moycullen Shopping Centre will host the next of the monthly Cearnog Nua Crafts fairs.
On sale will be cup cakes, chocolate truffles, knitted goods, handmade jewellery, finely crafted bespoke greeting cards, colourful candles, wooden framed mirrors, and clocks, painted glass suncatchers, second-hand books, and unique copyrighted T-shirts and bags. Colouring-in pages and tubs of crayons are readily available to keep small hands occupied while parents shop.
Read more ...GTI drawing show opening next week
Thu, May 05, 2011
The Drawing and Visual Inquiry course at Galway Technical Institute will have its end of year exhibition at NUI Galway gallery starting on May 12 running until May 26. This is a Level 6 course and offers progression from art portfolio preparation and from other related Level 5 or higher courses.
Read more ...Space Invaders seeks new space for exhibition
Thu, May 05, 2011
Space Invaders, the project to help artists exhibit their works in empty units in the city, is looking for a new vacant space in which to host its next exhibitions.
The commercial units used by Space Invaders are usually units which are available for lease for a long period of time and will remain for lease while being used by the group.
Read more ...NUI Galway to sponsor US/Ireland legal symposium
Thu, May 05, 2011
Gillian Buckley of the Western Development Commission (WDC) toyesterday announced NUI Galway as main sponsor of the inaugural U.S./Ireland Legal Symposium. The high profile event takes place in Knockranny House Hotel, Westport, Co Mayo from 11-13 May and offers an outstanding line up of speakers. Taoiseach Enda Kenny is guest speaker at the Gala Dinner. The event is chaired by Deirdre Somers, Chief Executive of the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) and speakers include Mr. Justice Peter Kelly of the Commercial Court and Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor of the Ohio Supreme Court.
Read more ...Cairde Ciarrai reflects on another successful year’
Thu, May 05, 2011
The Galway Branch of Cairde Chiarrai, the Kerry People’s Association in Galway, recently held its annual general meeting. It has been another successful year for the organisation, which was reflected in the report of the outgoing chairman.
Read more ...NUI Galway research students awarded health-related scholarships
Thu, May 05, 2011
Fifteen NUI Galway School of Medicine research students were recently awarded Summer Student Scholarships by the Health Research Board (HRB). The aim of the HRB Summer Student Scholarships is to encourage an interest in health research and to give students an opportunity to become familiar with the research process, research techniques and methodologies through conducting a summer project. The students will be supervised by academic and clinical staff at NUI Galway and Galway University Hospital and at the School Affiliated teaching Academies.
Read more ...On yer bike - Galway to hold ‘Bike Festival’ in June
Thu, May 05, 2011
The Galway Bike Festival will take place from Saturday June 18 to Sunday 26 but from next week on a variety of organisations will be encouraging Galwegians to cycle to school, work, or college at least once a week.
Read more ...Connolly seeks meeting over road closure
Thu, May 05, 2011
A meeting between the Galway City Council and Dominick Street businesses is vital to allay concerns over road closures during work to connect the area to the city’s main sewage discharge pipes.
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