Don’t be blaming the septic tanks, says Harkin

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

The most recent inspections of septic tanks by the Environmental Protection Agency had revealed that their threat to the country’s drinking water had been substantially exaggerated and paled in significance with the damage being caused by 38 of Ireland’s largest sewage discharge systems that failed to meet treatment standard.

This was stated by independent MEP Marian Harkin when she welcomed the fact that 52% of the septic tanks considered to be a threat to the environment had passed inspection.

Ballinasloe teenager to appear on The Voice of Ireland

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

A Galwaywoman wows the judges with her performance on RTE singing show The Voice this weekend.

Bloggers head into the west for sold out ITWBN event

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

Hundreds of bloggers are gathering in Galway this weekend for a major networking event organised by Into The West Blogger Network (ITWBN)

Mountbellew Agricultural College takes top prize at Macra Challenge Day

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

Students from each of the agriculture and forestry courses in Mountbellew Agricultural College participated in the recent annual Colleges Challenge Day, held in conjunction with Macra na Feirme and hosted in Mountbellew Agricultural College.

GTI students to feature in Irish Fashion Innovation Awards

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

Three GTI students have been chosen to represent Galway’s vibrant student fashion scene in the upcoming Irish Fashion Innovation Awards.

Father of two dies in crash outside his home in Connemara

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

Gardai are continuing their investigations following a fatal crash in Connemara earlier this week.

Mairtín McGrath was knocked down on the R320 road outside his home in Cill Chiaráin on Tuesday morning. It is understood he was talking to a friend when the collision occurred at around 11am. Emergency services rushed to the scene but Mr McGrath, who was in his fourties, was pronounced dead. His body was taken to University Hospital Galway for a post mortem examination.

‘Know Your Numbers’ - heart charity puts the spotlight on blood pressure

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

‘Know Your Numbers’ is the important message from local heart and stroke charity Croí which has announced details of a free public talk on blood pressure management which will take place in Croí’s dedicated heart and stroke centre in Galway.

This free public meeting, entitled ‘How to control your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke’, will take place in Croí Heart and Stroke Centre, Moyola Lane, Newcastle, on Tuesday February 17 at 7pm.

Galway Community College PLC students support Damien Dempsey in human rights initiative

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

Post Leaving Cert students from the marketing and film and TV courses at Galway Community College gave willingly of their time last week to work with leading Irish musician Damien Dempsey and Colm O’Brien, the MD of Ireland’s largest school lunch supplier, Carambola Kidz Healthy Lunches Delivered, to help children in The Philippines.

Nolan demands Galway councils start planning social housing schemes

Tue, Feb 03, 2015

Galway can benefit from Government commitments to spend €2.2 billion on social housing between now and 2020, but only if the local authorities have designs and plans in place, according to Labour Galway West TD Derek Nolan.

Anti-water charges motions to be voted on by city council today

Mon, Feb 02, 2015

Despite today being the deadline for registration for Irish Water, opposition to the controversial tax remains strong with motions demanding the abolition of water charges and Irish Water to come before today’s Galway City Council meeting.

€550,000 boost for cycle facilities in the city

Thu, Jan 29, 2015

Some €550,000 of a €2.2 million Government grant for transport improvement projects in Galway will go towards developing cycleways in the city and Salthill, and other cycling infrastructure.

Wheels in motion for new options to outer bypass

Thu, Jan 29, 2015

The cost of a new road to ease traffic congestion in Galway has been estimated at €500 million and that figure could rise to a massive €750 million if a route that uses tunnelling is chosen.

Man who slept on trolley gets bill for bed

Thu, Jan 29, 2015

A man who spent four nights on a trolley at UHG got the shock of his life when he received a €300 bill for a bed in which he had not slept.

Anti-water charges protest to be held in Galway on Saturday

Thu, Jan 29, 2015

With water charges coming into force this month, a public protest against the controversial new tax takes place in Eyre Square this Saturday from 1pm.

Probe after thousands of confidential farm documents found on Tuam roadside

Thu, Jan 29, 2015

The Galway County Council and the Data Protection Commissioner are to launch investigations in to what is being described as “a very serious incident” where a large number of confidential documents from the Department of Agriculture were found dumped outside Tuam. The rubbish was discovered strewn along a large portion of the Athenry Road near Ballyglunin.

Galway event to hear of the thrills of taking part in the world’s longest ocean race

Thu, Jan 29, 2015

Organisers of the world’s longest ocean race will be in Galway next week to host an event encouraging people from Connacht to take on the challenge of a lifetime by competing in the 40,000-mile Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.

Construction work starts on NUI Galway’s new €30m Human Biology Building

Thu, Jan 29, 2015

Construction work has commenced on NUI Galway’s new Human Biology Building. The project cost will be in excess of €30m and is funded approximately one third by public exchequer funding including €7m as announced recently in Budget 2015, with the remaining two thirds funded from university sources. The project will help to sustain up to 200 construction jobs at its peak.

Volunteers sought for Foróige’s Big Brother Big Sister

Thu, Jan 29, 2015

Foróige’s Big Brother Big Sister Programme is seeking adult volunteers who would like to share their interests and hobbies with a young person who would benefit from the friendship.

Additional pressure on UHG A&E because patients are coming from far and wide, says senator

Thu, Jan 29, 2015

Additional pressure is being put on University Hospital Galway’s already overburdened emergency department because the facility is increasingly catering for patients from a wider geographical area.

Chelsea FC legend to speak in Galway

Thu, Jan 29, 2015

Paddy Mulligan, a member of the great Chelsea team of the late 1960s/early 1970s, who also earned 50 caps for the Republic of Ireland, is coming to Galway this weekend.

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