College gets behind bone marrow campaign to help champion rower

Thu, Dec 18, 2014

Staff and alumni of NUI Galway are getting behind a campaign to encourage people to consider donating bone marrow. The campaign is inspired by the story of Paul Giblin, an engineering graduate and champion rower for the University, who is battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

GMIT Foodie Forum to merge with Gastronomy West to hold largest culinary event in the region

Thu, Dec 18, 2014

Following two successful events in 2012 and 2013, the Foodie Forum is to return to Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology on Tuesday February 3. This hugely successful event, the only one of its kind in an educational environment, is already attracting significant interest from chefs, food producers, craft brewers, restaurateurs, and culinary enthusiasts from around the country.  

‘Sensitive’ dentist clinches prestigious award

Thu, Dec 18, 2014

A city based dentist has scooped a prestigious award for his sensitivity and understanding.

Ireland West Airport Knock hosts successful travel trade event

Thu, Dec 18, 2014

Ireland West Airport Knock hosted its eighth annual travel trade event to recognise the support and contribution the travel agents in the region provide to the airport.

 The event, which was held in the Lodge at Ashford Castle, had a record attendance with 50 of the regions leading travel agents from the West, North West and Midlands regions of Ireland in attendance as well as leading tour operators from around Ireland.

Lakeview School lauds Big O Taxis for support during year

Thu, Dec 18, 2014

The staff and students of Lakeview School Renmore have thanked Big O Taxis for its support and generosity throughout the year.

Shannon says thanks and charities benefit as kids meet Santa in the sky

Thu, Dec 18, 2014

A bumper Christmas, with an anticipated 15 per cent increase in passenger numbers from 12 months ago, kicked off at Shannon Airport this weekend as close on 2,000 children, including many from Galway got to meet Santa in the skies.

Walsh invites Arts Minister to visit Picture Palace site

Thu, Dec 18, 2014

The Minister for Arts, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys, has accepted an invitation to visit the site of the Solas Picture Palace in Galway and meet its promoters.

ComReg to test Galway for mobile phone coverage, says Nolan

Thu, Dec 18, 2014

Deputy Derek Nolan has received confirmation from the Commission for Communications Regulation that it will test all primary and secondary national roads, as well as motorways, in Galway for mobile phone coverage. The move follows reports of poor mobile phone coverage in rural parts of the county.

Jurys Inn announces fundraiser for Olympian and local Galway man

Thu, Dec 18, 2014

Jurys Inn Galway will hold a fundraiser on Saturday December 20 for Galway man and Special Olympian Martin Diskin who is currently being treated in University Hospital Galway following a serious road accident.

Community Carols Event this Sunday at Circle of Life garden

Thu, Dec 18, 2014

The peaceful setting of the Circle of Life Commemorative Garden in Quincentennial Park, Salthill, will be the venue for a Comnnunity Carols Event o Sunday at 4pm.

Organised by local Ccarity, Strange Boat Donor Foundation, this seasonal event will give people the opportunity to remember loved ones while also celebrating the joy of Christmas and the Winter Solstice in the tranquil and healing atmosphere of this very special garden.  

Local gardaí urge road users to stay safe over the holidays as checkpoint campaign continues

Thu, Dec 18, 2014

Gardaí are appealing to road users to stay safe on the road over the festive period as part of the Garda Síochána Western Region Road Safety Christmas Campaign.

The campaign, which began on December 1 and will run until January 4, aims to ensure that families do not have to suffer as the result of the death of a loved one on the roads.

Mc Canns Centra Moycullen celebrates winning Off Licence of the Year award

Thu, Dec 18, 2014

Mc Canns Centra Moycullen were delighted to receive the Centra Ireland Off Licence of the Year award. This is a great achievement for Serena Guihen, store manager, and John Grealish, owner; who were both delighted to win the award.  Delighted with the win, store manager Serena thanked her store team.

A winter’s tale of lone-parenting - from St V de P

Thu, Dec 18, 2014

(Academic Researcher and Social Justice Advocate on behalf of St Vincent de Paul)

When I first met Martina, it was mid December and reminders of the impending celebration were all around us  For those who  exclaim  ‘Christmas as a magical time of the year’ there are numerous  many hard-pressed families like Martina’s who know all too well the hardship of such occasions, for Martina is a single parent.  Martina didn’t plan it this way; she was in a loving relationship and worked full time, even with three children.

Prices and gender balance at centre of Leisureland meeting

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

Proposed price hikes for users of Leisureland swimming pool have been called an “outrage” and look set to be the main focus of a special Galway City Council meeting tomorrow afternoon.

Councillors give the green light for major road works in Salthill

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

Major works to improve safety measures at a dangerous stretch of road in the Salthill area are to begin in the New Year. A detailed outline of the proposed work in the Maunsells Road/Taylor’s Hill and Rosary Lane areas was given to councillors at this week’s meeting of the Galway City Council.

Recession makes fundraising very challenging for Cancer Care West, says chief executive

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

The economic downturn coupled with recent charity controversies has made the task of raising €1 million a year “very challenging” for a local cancer charity which depends significantly on public donations.

Calls for Government to provide funding to finish arthouse cinema project

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

Galway city councillors have called on the Government to release funding which will allow Galway’s arthouse cinema to finally open its doors.

Local garda assigned to tracking down welfare fraudsters under new crackdown

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

The Department of Social Protection has taken a further step to crack down on social welfare cheats in Galway. A member of the Gardai has been seconded into the Department’s Special Investigations Unit and will take specific responsibility for preventing welfare fraud in the city and county.

The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton, announced earlier this year that gardai from 20 locations across the country including Galway will be seconded by her Department.

NUI Galway agreement with Tsinghua University builds on long-standing tradition of exchange

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

NUI Galway signed an agreement on Tuesday with Tsinghua University in China to collaborate on both education and research activities. The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding was witnessed by President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, and President of China, Xi Jinping, in The Great Hall of the People immediately prior to the State Banquet to mark the visit.

Councillors fear market losing its artisan feel

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

The number of stalls at the Galway continental market held by multinational operators is proving to be a bone of contention for Galway City Council.

German retailer Lidl holds a whopping 11 stands at this year’s Christmas market. Speaking at this week’s council meeting, representatives expressed their dissatisfaction with this and outlined how it was always the plan that the Eyre Square market would sell crafts and artisan foods.

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