The Siege of Jadotville - the Irish Army against the odds

Mon, Jan 16, 2017

THE CONGO 1961, and 155 Irish soldiers are surrounded by more than 3,000 soldiers of the Katanga insurgency, heavily armed with artillery, heavy machine guns, and a fighter bomber.

Steeltech Sheds announce €5 Million investment and new jobs for Tuam

Mon, Jan 16, 2017

Tuam-based steel shed manufacturing company, Steeltech Sheds Ltd., today announced a major investment of €5million over the next three years and 43 new jobs in the next 12 months. The expansion is due to the major growth of the company domestically in the last year, following the creation of 50 Jobs in 2016 and the decision to further expand and export into the UK market.

Glenlo Abbey Golf Course

Fri, Jan 13, 2017

This lake side golf course, although fair to the beginners, can be a great test to the low handicapper. With the many lakes, trees, contoured greens, and the wind whipping up from Lough Corrib, it plays differently every day. A championship blue course, members white course and ladies red course. The gentle rolling hills meet the river Corrib in a tranquil, unspoilt location, amazing to think this gem is only a five minutes’ drive from Galway City Centre.

Make social policy inclusive from cradle to the grave, Varadkar told ahead of Galway lecture

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

Ahead of his delivery of the second Biennial Distinguished Lecture in Galway this evening, Social Protection Minister Leo Varadkar has been asked to ensure that policy does not divide society into sectors and that it should be based on inclusivity from the cradle to the grave.

Fall in Love at White Gables

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

Is there anything like watching people find love to warm the cockles of your heart? Well this is what happened with the show First Dates and the people whom we have met through the show on our TV screens both here in Ireland and in the UK.

Councillors disagree on traffic light revamp plans for busy Menlo roundabout

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

City councillors are in disagreement over plans to install a traffic lights controlled junction at the Menlo roundabout.

Gardai probe city break-ins and damage

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

Gardai in the city are investigating a series of break-ins at houses and retail premises around the city over the past week.

Four Galway students win DCU scholarships for academic excellence

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

Four Galway students have been presented with a €1000 Academic Scholarship to study at DCU. The scholarships were awarded to the following students in recognition of them achieving 550 points or more in the Leaving Certificate.

Distinguished visitor to St George Syrian Orthodox Church asks congregation to pray for Syria

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

A Syrian Orthodox Bishop visited St George Syrian Orthodox Church in Galway recently and offered Holy Mass in relation to the memory of Saint Gregoriose.

Busiest year ever at Ireland West Airport as passenger numbers soar

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

016 has proven to be a record breaking year at Ireland West Airport with passenger numbers exceeding 730,000 for the first time in the airport’s 31-year history. In 2016, the annual number of passengers using the airport increased by seven per cent to 734,031, an increase of 48,563 passengers compared to 2015.

Death of one of Galway’s oldest and best loved female publicans

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

Mrs Bridget Fox, nee Mc Hugh, who for much of her long life owned and operated Fox’s Bar on Eyre Square, has passed away.

She was the grand old age of one hundred and three years and eight months. Retiring in her eightieth year she felt it was time to relax with her family. She was born in April 1913, before the Great War, The Easter Rising, The Civil War and had recollections of the Black and Tans in her childhood.

NUI Galway national study seeking 1,000 nurses for research on burnout

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

The School of Psychology and the School of Nursing and Midwifery at NUI Galway is conducting a research study on nursing staff’s experiences of burnout and how this impacts both their mental well-being and capacity to treat and care for the over 65-year-olds. All registered general nurses are invited to participate in the online study, and the findings will better inform future policies and interventions for trainee and qualified nursing staff in Ireland.

NUI Galway announce appointment of new Dean

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

NUI Galway has announced the appointment of Professor Cathal O’Donoghue as the new Dean of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies.

Delay in building new Inishbofin health centre ‘ridiculous’ says Ó Cuív

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

A “ridiculous situation” is how a Galway TD has characterised the “consistent delays in building a new health centre” on Inishbofin island, which has seen progress on the “urgently needed” facility halted for nearly a decade.

This is the view of Galway West TD and Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Island Affairs, Éamon Ó Cuív, who has slammed the consistent delays in building a new health centre on the Connemara island.

Blogger Lisa’s Lust List headlines style event at the Galway Bay Hotel

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

A Fashionable and Fizzy Afternoon, taking place at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, on Sunday February 5, promises to be an amazing ladies’ day out.

Open sessions for new Samaritans volunteers

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

Open sessions for people who wish to volunteer for the Samaritans will be held in the Harbour Hotel on this Saturday and next Tuesday.

Samaritans are available 24 hours a day to provide emotional and confidential support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. Samaritans’ vision is for a society in which fewer people die by suicide; in which people are able to explore their feelings; and in which people are able to acknowledge and respect the feelings of others

Ó Clochartaigh demands Kyne ‘sort out’ Aran Air Service contract issues

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

“Long term damage” could be inflicted on the air service to the Aran Islands as the current contract for the service could force passengers needing flights for funerals or other ‘unprecedented situations’ facing to pay up to €35 extra per seat.

AA warns motorists to slow down amid snow and ice

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

AA Ireland is warning motorists to prepare for hazardous driving conditions in coming days, after Met Eireann advised that snow and icy conditions, as well as high winds, are expected across the country from this morning (Thursday).

Delay in building new Inishbofin health centre 'ridiculous' - Ó Cuív

Tue, Jan 10, 2017

A "ridiculous situation" is how a Galway TD has characterised the "consistent delays in building a new health centre" on Inishbofin island, which has seen progress on the "urgently needed" facility halted for nearly a decade.

Ó Clochartaigh demands Kyne 'sort out' hidden estra fees in Aran Island air service contract

Mon, Jan 09, 2017

"Long term damage" could be inflicted on the air service to the Aran Islands as the current contract for the service could force passengers needing flights for funerals or other 'unprecedented situations' to pay up to €35 extra per seat.

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