Galway-Limerick rail times ‘a disgrace’ says MEP Higgins

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Irish Rail’s announcement that it will reduce journey times between Galway and Dublin by 15/20 minutes is welcome but the Galway-Limerick rail times are still “a disgrace”.

Calls to St Vincent de Paul society up by fifty per cent

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

A local charity, which reaches out to the needy, received more than 3,000 calls for help last year, a 50 per cent increase on 2010.

Art auction to raise funds for Galway Hospice

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

More than 100 artworks by some of Ireland’s leading contemporary artists, such as John Behan, Joe Boske, and Maria Van Kampen, will go ‘under the hammer’ for charity this weekend.

Radio host gets into bed with The Clayton Hotel to launch the comfiest beds in Ireland

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

During these cold winter months we love nothing more than crawling under a warm, soft duvet and it is a known fact that getting a good night’s sleep can help you lose weight, increase productivity, and has countless health benefits. So what better way to start than on a soft and comfortable mattress in a bed fit for a king?

NUI Galway awarded €6 million for stem cell clinical trials to tackle diabetes

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

NUI Galway has been awarded a major new €6 million European project, designed to address complications associated with diabetes. The research project will examine the ability of stem cells to safely control glucose levels and alleviate the damage caused by six different diabetic complications.

Professor Timothy O’Brien, director of the Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) at NUI Galway, who is also a consultant in endocrinology at Galway University Hospitals, will co-ordinate the project. Orbsen Therapeutics Limited, an NUI Galway spin-out company, is the lead SME on the project. Clinical trials will take place in Ireland and Denmark using stem cells discovered by Orbsen. In total, nine new research jobs are to be created in Ireland by the project.

Wedding styles tonight at the Galway Bay Hotel

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Join the wedding team at the Galway Bay Hotel for their Classic Winter Wedding Evening in association with Belladonna Bridal and Brown Thomas tonight Thursday November 22 from 7pm – 9pm. The evening will include a fashion show with Catwalk Model Agency, where guests will get the opportunity to view Belladonna Bridal’s 2013 Collections and liaise with Galway’s top wedding suppliers such as Maddens Florist, Ferrara’s Bakery, Vogue Events, Getaway Cars and many more. Galway Bay Hotel is known as one of the best wedding venues in Ireland and all are welcome to this Winter Wedding Evening tonight.

Agriculture move will save €1 million says Connaughton

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Half of the Department of Agriculture staff currently working in Galway city are moving to new premises in Athenry, a move which a local TD says will save €1 million in rent.

The Galwegians who fought against Hitler

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Some 42,000 Irishmen fought for the Allies and against the Nazis in WWII - including a number of Galwaymen - and their stories are contained in a new book.

Pay up - Council sends 200 letters seeking payment of household charge

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Some 200 letters have been sent by City Hall to households throughout Galway city, calling on the owners to pay the controversial household charge.

Connemara residents in protest over wind farm

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

A group opposing the construction of a wind farm in Connemara plans to protest outside the county buildings next Monday.

Woodford to get new sewerage treatment system

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

Six acres of land have been purchased by the Galway County Council for the provision of a new sewerage treatment system at Woodford in the south of the county.

New plan for LGBT support services to be launched

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

A three-year plan on how to develop supports and services for Galway city and county’s LGBT community will be launched next week.

Galway hosts 2012 Irish rally awards

Thu, Nov 22, 2012

The crowning of this year’s Irish tarmac rally champions will take in Galway on Saturday.

Hosted this year by Galway Motor Club, in association with The Irish Tarmac Rally Championship committee, the gala awards will be held at the The Clayton Hotel in Ballybrit.

Call for lifesaving legislation to be introduced after UHG death

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

If legislation is not immediately introduced to allow women to terminate a pregnancy when necessary to save their lives more women will die, Galway Pro-Choice group warned this week.

Seven Psychopaths to help build Solas Picture Palace

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Galwegians will be among the very first to see Seven Psychopaths, the new film from the Oscar winning writer/director Martin McDonagh, when it receives a gala screening in the Town Hall Theatre.

A galaxy of free events awaits at this year’s Galway Science and Technology festival

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

The 15th annual Galway Science and Technology Festival commenced on Monday November 12 at the Orbsen Building, NUI Galway. The celebrations, sponsored by Medtronic Galway, coincide with National Science Week.

Fáilte Ireland to hold public meetings on west coast tourism route

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Meetings will take place in Galway and Clifden later this month as part of a series of events organised by Fáilte Ireland to get local communities involved in the development of a significant new driving route for the west coast.

Everything you need to know about melanoma

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

The Irish Melanoma Forum will host a public information in Dublin next week at which all aspects of melanoma will be discussed.

Attendees at the event on Friday November 23 will find out about the prevention and the recognition of melanoma, how to treat advanced melanoma and experts will give their opinions on whether melanoma runs in a family.

Cill Rónáin Harbour wins Engineering Project of the Year

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Cill Rónáin Harbour on Inis Mór island has been named the Engineering Project of the Year in the annual Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards.

Cameron says Menlo Park junction vote is an opportunity

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

The vote against the proposed Menlo Park/Headford Road junction is not a rejection of plans to improve traffic flow in the area, but an opportunity to deal with it in a better, more imaginative manner.

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