Who was William Wilde?

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

An illustrated talk about the life of Sir William Wilde, father of Oscar Wilde, will be hosted by the Cong Moytura Heritage Society on January 21.

Emergency department overcrowding woes set to continue for weeks

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

The overcrowding crisis at public hospital emergency departments is set to continue for several more weeks due to the seasonal surge in demand for services.

Galway projects short-listed in four categories of LAMA Community and Council Awards

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

Baboró children’s arts festival is among the finalists for the 2015 LAMA Community and Council Awards. The Local Authority Members Association represents elected councillors nation-wide and the awards celebrate communities, schools, and councils working together. The accolades have expanded annually reflecting ongoing changes in society and have grown in popularity since their inception in 2006.

Connaughton demands PAC ask questions over rent being paid for empty building

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

Moves are under way to have the Galway Roscommon Education Training Board and the Department of Education publicly explain why the GRETB is paying rent on an empty building in Galway city.

Jigsaw Galway launching outreach programmes to target youth in rural areas

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

Ireland has one of the highest suicide rates in Europe among teenagers and young adults — in a week where rural Galway witnessed yet another high profile death by suicide, following the passing of a young GAA player in the county, it is more important than ever that people reach out and avail of services at their disposal. Mental health does not discriminate and anybody’s mother, father, brother, sister, daughter, or son can be affected.

Be a healthy weight this New Year with the help of Croi

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

A new weight management programme being run by the heart and stroke charity Croi will feature regular lifestyle screening.

The course, which will be held at its centre in Moyola Lane in Newcastle and will begin at the end of month, is described as a scientifically proven approach to sustainable weight loss.

Irish journalists don’t trust social media, university research study reveals

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

A survey of Irish journalists carried out by the Insight Centre for Data Analytics at NUI Galway shows that journalists do not trust social media for verifying stories, preferring instead to opt for traditional methods of authentication.

Walsh critical of possible summer bathing ban at beach

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

The possibility of a long term bathing ban at Ballyloughane Beach has again highlighted the urgent need for investment in the country’s water infrastructure, according to local Fine Gael TD Brian Walsh.

Vayu Energy signs €3,000,000 deal with Debenhams

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

Irish energy supplier Vayu Energy has signed a gas and renewable electricity deal with retailer Debenhams Ireland valued at €3m per annum.

Public talk on history of Aughrim priory

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

A public lecture on the history of a little-known foundation in east Galway, the priory of St Catherine in Aughrim, takes place in Galway city next week.

Galway beef farmers to benefit from Irish beef entry to US market says Connaughton

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

Galway cattle farmers and weanling producers of Limousin, Belgian Blue and Charolais cattle stand to gain from the opening of the US market to Irish beef.

This is the view of Galway East Fine Gael TD Paul Connaughton following the announcement this week that Ireland will, within the coming months, become the first European country to have access to the US market. It is anticipated that by the year end, 1,500 to 2,000 two tonnes of beef could enter the American market.

Major European Research Council funding success for NUI Galway academics

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

Dr Eilionóir Flynn of the Centre for Disability Law and Policy and Martin O Donnell, Professor of Translational Medicine at NUI Galway have both been approved by the European Research Council (ERC) for starter grants.

Communion wear fashion show at Anthony Ryans

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

Anthony Ryans annual fashion show, devoted exclusively to boys and girls Holy Communion wear, will take place at its Shop Street premises on Monday at 7.30pm.

Public lecture on the history of Islam in Ireland

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

A public lecture on the history of the Islamic faith in Ireland will be hosted by the Galway Interfaith Alliance in the Pillo Hotel, tonight at 7.30pm.

Roscommon TD suggests solution to water problems in Williamstown

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

Roscommon TD Denis Naughten has called on Irish Water to relocate a temporary mobile water treatment plant which is currently located in Roscommon town to Williamstown to address the ongoing problem with water quality in the area.

Digital leaders convene in Galway for west of Ireland’s first digital summit

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

The Irish Times, Newstalk, and Tourism Ireland are big brands and household names to many. They are among the companies which have successfully negotiated the digital age. Have you ever wondered how they did it, and continue to do so? Well now you can find out.

Do you want to join the Irish Youth Choir?

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

The Irish Youth Choir is delighted to announce an eclectic programme of choral singing for its 2015 season and is holding auditions for this in Galway in the coming weeks.

Adopt positive lifestyle choices to ward off cancer

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

An organisation which operates a mobile cancer information unit regularly in Galway, is urging people to adopt positive lifestyle choices to help prevent the condition.

Galway event to explore alternatives to Ireland’s asylum system

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

A seminar due to take place in Galway next Monday will explore alternatives to the current reception and legal framework for asylum seekers in Ireland.

 Moving Forward: Reform & Solutions in the Irish Asylum System is organised by the SOLAS (Support, Orientation and Language for Asylum Seekers) project. The seminar will take place in the Galway Bay Hotel on Monday January 12 from 10am to 4pm.

2015 - a time for optimism but I look forward to the political challenge, says Labour TD Nolan

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

It is time for optimism. After so many years of bad news, the economy is growing again and growing strongly, with 80,000 new jobs have been created in the last 24 months and unemployment is at a five year low. Austerity budgets are over and this month will see the first tax cuts and income increases for families since the crisis hit in 2008.

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