Galway can become Europe’s Silicon Valley, says science advocate

Thu, Dec 20, 2012

A well-known local science advocate believes that Galway should emulate its international status as an arts city by striving to become the European equivalent of California’s Silicon Valley.

New Inn to host Mummers Festival next month

Thu, Dec 20, 2012

THE 35TH New Inn Mummers Festival, featuring musicians, singers, dancers, and storytellers, from all over Ireland, takes place on Friday January 4 and Saturday 5.

HIQA announces composition of team to investigate UHG standards after death of Savita Halappanavar

Thu, Dec 20, 2012

HIQA has announced the composition of the panel who will investigate standards and services at University Hospital Galway following the death of Savita Halappanavar.

The team will have 12 members, including five support staff at HIQA. The appointment of a final team member is being concluded.

GMIT staff and students take to the sky for a worthy cause

Thu, Dec 20, 2012

Eight GMIT students, four students' union staff, and the head of marketing and international relations for GMIT, Dr Larry Elwood, have raised more than €5,000 for the Make a Wish Foundation by completing a 10,000ft skydive at the Irish Parachute Club, Edenderry, Co Offaly.

Galway academic launches book on the 1916 Rising and its influence

Thu, Dec 20, 2012

A new book on the 1916 Rising, written by a lecturer in GMIT, details the influence of the event on modern Ireland.

Galway barrister first to undergo pioneering eye surgery

Thu, Dec 20, 2012

Galway barrister, Frances Treanor, from Oranmore in Galway, was one of the first patients in the country to under-go a pioneering new eye surgery at Optilase, to eliminate the need for reading glasses.

Christmas parade on Shop Street this Saturday

Thu, Dec 20, 2012

The Colours Street Theatre Christmas Parade takes place this Saturday, starting at 3pm.

Preparations continue for Snow White

Thu, Dec 20, 2012

REHEARSALS ARE in full swing for the Renmore Pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, written by Peter Kennedy and directed by Brian and Seán Power.

Patrick Towers honoured by the Rotary Foundation

Thu, Dec 20, 2012

Patrick Towers, the former rector of St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, has been made a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Foundation.

Grants up to €4,000 available for septic tank upgrades

Thu, Dec 20, 2012

Grants of up to €4,000 will be made available to householders who need to upgrade their treatment systems and septic tanks under a new scheme announced by the Government.

A maximum grant of €4,000 is to be made available to households where household income is under €50,000, while those whose household income is between €50,000 and €75,000 can avail of €2,500.

Galwayman on sex charge asks to be jailed so he can get treatment

Thu, Dec 20, 2012

A Galway man has asked to be jailed so he can get treatment, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court has heard.

Thomas Kelly (34) of no fixed abode but originally from Galway, was jailed for one year for sexually assaulting a boy after grooming him by letting him drive his car.

The life and times of Máirtín Jaimsie

Thu, Dec 20, 2012

Máirtín Ó Flaithearta, the Aran Island actor, broadcaster, and raconteur, better known as simply as Máirtín Jaimsie, will be the subject of new documentary on TG4.

Nora Barnacle documentary to be broadcast on St Stephen’s Day

Thu, Dec 20, 2012

Nora Barnacle, the Galwegian who married James Joyce’ and inspired some of his greatest writings, will be the subject of a new radio documentary.

Marc Roberts to host country music shows on TG4

Thu, Dec 20, 2012

Galway based singer-songwriter Marc Roberts will co-present two television specials n TG4 to honour two of Ireland’s major country music stars.

Grealish raises concerns over proposed salmon farm for Galway Bay

Thu, Dec 20, 2012

The deep sea salmon farm, proposed to be located off Inis Óirr, could devastate wild salmon and sea trout numbers and natural fish habitats.

Major changes to driving licence come into effect next month

Thu, Dec 20, 2012

The New Year will see changes to the State driving licence which will see new licences issued as a plastic, credit card sized, document from January 12 2013.

Neuroscience at NUI Galway gains international excellence status

Thu, Dec 20, 2012

The Galway Neuroscience Cluster, based within the National Centre for Biomedical Engineering Science (NCBES) at NUI Galway, last week gained the status of Centre of Excellence in Neurodegeneration (COEN) after a national and international review process. By gaining COEN status, the Galway Neuroscience Cluster joins a select group of international centres that are entitled to apply for research funding that is awarded through this international initiative.

Don’t cut corners when making fleas flee, hospital is warned by patients’ group

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

A patient rights advocate is calling on University Hospital Galway not to take any “shortcuts” in dealing with an outbreak of fleas at the facility.

Mary Tierney of Patient Focus says a multi-disciplinary approach must be taken to eradicate the problem at the regional hospital’s outpatient department.

Witnesses asked to contact gardaí following city centre assault

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

Gardaí have appealed for information following an incident in which two men were assaulted in the city centre in the early hours of Saturday.

GUST table quiz early in New Year

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

The Galway United Supporters Trust Football Club will be hosting a table quiz on Wednesday January 9 at 9pm. The quiz is being organised to gather funds for the Galway United Supporters Trust F.C U19’s league campaign.

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