Screenway opens new premises in Parkmore

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

Leading Galway-based Apple reseller Screenway has just moved into a new office space in Parkmore, Ballybrit, in the heart of Galway's digital community.

Google new releases to finally offer proper competition to Apple?

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

Hurricane Sandy hurricane did not stop the Mountain View company, which has officially shown the world its new tablets and smartphone.

Clarification

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

In an Advertiser article in the October 11 issue entitled ‘Five months suspended for man found with heroin at NUI, Galway toilet’ it was stated that the defendant, 33-year-old Damien McElroy had an address at 30 John Coogan Park, Newcastle, as this was the address on the charge sheets.

Students hit by Garda vetting delays

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

Delays in Garda vetting procedures by up to eight weeks and longer must be addressed as an urgent priority by the Justice Minister Alan Shatter.

Pieta House Centre opened in Tuam

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

A branch of Pieta House West will be opened in Tuam after 18 months of campaigning. The fundraising effort dedicated to this project involved the participation of three counties - Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon - striving for a target of €250,000.

Galway baby store shortlisted for two awards

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

The Galway based All4Baby nursery store continues to thrive after being short-listed in two coveted awards recently. Last month the business was announced as a finalist for the SMA Maternity & Infant Awards 2012 for Best Local Baby Store in Ireland, and in the last week it made the finals in Junior Chamber Galway Young Entrepeneur 2012 awards.

Capturing village life on camera in one day

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

An exhibition will open on November 17 in the Enjoy Cafe, White Gables in Moycullen at 6.30pm to showcase the photos of the One Day project. All money pledges on the night will be donated to Sonas, the local group for the elderly in Moycullen.

Coffee morning for COPE

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

The Clayton Hotel will host a coffee morning in aid of COPE Galway tomorow November 2 from 9am to 11am at its newly refurbished coffee dock. All proceeds made from food, beverages, and raffle tickets sold throughout the morning will be donated to COPE Galway.

Connemara local heroes rewarded for voluntary work

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

Twenty-seven local heroes were rewarded for their contributions to voluntary work in the community by the Connemara Chamber of Commerce.

Children’s play day to highlight referendum

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

A free play activity hour for children takes place in Busy Bees, Oranmore, tomorrow at 10.30am as a way of raising awareness about the upcoming Children’s Referendum.

This session will also support the Jack and Jill Foundation, and Independent senator Mary Ann O’Brien, founder of Jack and Jill, will be present to explain to parents the foundation’s work of providing nursing care for sick children in their own homes.

Clarinbridge heritage talks start next week

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

A series of heritage talks looking at the political history, natural history, and maritime and botanic life of south county Galway region, start next week.

Referendum Q&A coffee morning

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

Galwegians with questions, inquiries, concerns, or points of view on the upcoming Children’s Right Referendum are invited to a Q&A coffee morning this weekend.

Labour TD Derek Nolan and city councillor Niall McNelis will hold the public Q&A in Capones, Knocknacarra, this Saturday at 10.30am.

A Yes vote is a vote for children’s safety, welfare, and equality

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

On Saturday November 10 you will be asked to vote Yes to the Children’s referendum. A Yes vote will mean that our Constitution will be amended to include an explicit guarantee in relation to children’s rights.

Galway Bay fish farm criticised for environment and wild salmon risks

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

A storm is brewing over a large scale Galway Bay fish farm with opposition groups rubbishing earlier claims that the project will be a jobs and local economy boost saying it will instead lead to an environmental disaster, adversely affecting wild salmon stocks, and actually posing a risk to existing jobs.

Changes to voting locations for Children’s Referendum

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

There have been some changes to voting locations for the upcoming Children’s Referendum.

Disruption expected as roadworks begin

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

Roadworks in the vicinity of the Fire Station on Fr Griffin Road at the junction with Fairhill Road are to start next Monday.

Ceardlann Scríbhneoireachta an Fhómhair

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

Beidh an grúpa Scríbhneoirí Gaeilge ag eagrú a chéad cheardlann scríbhneoireachta eile ar an Satharn 17 Samhain in Áras na nGael, 45 Sr Doiminic ó 10.30rn - 5.00in.

Seimineár Oireachtais Chonradh na Gaeilge

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

Reáchtálfar Seimineáir Oireachtais Chonradh na Gaeilge Dé Sathairn seo chugainn, 3 Samhain, in Óstán Mount Errigal, Leitir Ceanainn, áit a mbeidh todhchaí na Gaeilge i dTuaisceart Éirinn agus sa Ghaeltacht faoi chaibidil.

Fears for Aran Island air service as new ferry service contract is signed

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

Bus and ferry services to the Aran Islands are set to continue for another five years following the announcement of a new contract, but there is concern air flights to the island are under threat.

Oireachtas na Samhna

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

Beidh na mílte ag tabhairt aghaidhe ó thuaidh ar Leitir Ceanainn an deireadh seachtaine seo, áit a bhfuil an tOireachtas faoi lán seoil. Mura bhfuil tú in ann taisteal beidh neart de na himeachtaí le cloisteáil ar Raidió na Gaeltachta agus le feiceáil ar TG4.

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