Giant Tesco store gets thumbs down

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

PLANS TO build a giant Tesco superstore and retail park along the Seamus Quirke and Rahoon roads has been refused planning permission by An Bord Pleanála.

Wave of relief after Leaving Cert panic

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

Nearly 57,000 secondary school students received their Leaving Certificate results yesterday, with 2,928 students receiving their results in Galway.

Schabas to head UN commission on Palestine

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

Professor William Schabas, honorary chairman of the Irish Centre for Human Rights at NUI Galway, has been appointed to a new UN Commission of Inquiry charged with investigating purported violations of international humanitarian and human rights laws in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and particularly in the Gaza Strip, since the conflict began on June 13.

Text messaging service reduces hospital out-patient no-shows

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

A new text reminder service, introduced recently at Galway University Hospitals, aims to reduce the number of people who do not show up for hospital outpatient appointments.

Galway to feature in new IrishTV travel series

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

A new Irish travel series showcasing the west of Ireland has begun filming in Galway this week.

The new eight-part prime time series, Kenny Wild, will challenge veteran journalist and best-selling author Dave Kenny to substitute his comfortable surroundings of Dalkey for a road trip along the windswept Wild Atlantic Way.

NUI Galway researchers identify enzyme which plays key role in spread of blood cancer cells

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

Groundbreaking research being carried out at NUI Galway could lead to new ways of overcoming resistance to treatment for the blood cancer multiple myeloma.

Play reading night aims to attract new members for Compántas Lir

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

Award-winning theatre group Compántas Lir is holding an open reading night this month to which new members are invited.

Those who attend will assist in the reading of several plays with three to be selected as the productions for the group’s season ahead.

Moving radio documentary wins award for Galway journalism student

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

Galway student David Nevin has been selected as winner of the 2014 Headline Award for Student Journalism Related to Mental Health and Suicide for his radio documentary From Darkness Into Light.

Weight management specialist to give talk at Croi

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

“As much as we want to believe that weight loss and ‘dieting’ is easy, it’s not. And sometimes we need support to direct and help us. It doesn’t happen overnight. It requires planning, effort and motivation. Above all, it requires you to know yourself” says weight management specialist Bernadette Rock who will be in Galway on Monday August 25 to give a free oublic talk on Weight Loss and Weight Management in the Croi Heart & Stroke Centre, Moyola Lane, Newcastle at 7pm.

The Tiny Dancer Party in the Castle

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

SINGER-SONGWRITER Paddy Casey will headline The Tiny Dancer Party in the Castle, a charity one-day festival taking place in Claregalway.

Galwegians remember relatives who fought in Great War

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

Cllr Terry O’Flaherty’s relative Bernard Laffey was the uncle of the late Bridie O’Flaherty, the former mayor of Galway city. Bernard was born in Clooncah, Woodlawn, and at the age of 20 was serving in the first battalion of the Irish Guards.

CAO releases short video guide online in advance of Round One offers

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

The Central Applications Office (CAO) has this week launched a useful online resource for CAO applicants who are anxiously awaiting Round One offers on Monday August 18.

Breast cancer fundraising brunch in Loughrea

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

A fundraising brunch in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute will take place in Loughrea next week.

Standún Spiddal blazes a trail in Retail Excellence Awards again

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

Galway’s very own destination store Standún, located in Spiddal, has been shortlisted in the top 100 of the Retail Excellence Awards. The store now progresses to stage two of the awards which involves a formal store assessment which will determine if the store progresses to the top 50.

High Court injunction sought to stop water extraction in Connemara

Mon, Aug 11, 2014

A High Court injunction is being sought by Friends of the Irish Environment to force the cessation of water extraction from a lough in Connemara.

As islands get water shipments, Ó Cuív calls for quashing of charges

Thu, Aug 07, 2014

As the first shipment of emergency water supplies to Inis Meaín began yesterday a Galway West TD has called on the Government to quash water charges for islanders who have been subject to water shortages and rationing throughout the summer.

Niall Farrell in solitary confinement in Limerick Prison

Thu, Aug 07, 2014

Controversial Galway peace activist Niall Farrell, currently serving a gaol term in Limerick Prison, is in solitary confinement and there are allegations he is being refused visits.

Galway’s housing crisis growing, says Cope

Thu, Aug 07, 2014

Services for people affected by homelessness and domestic violence are in rising demand, says local charity COPE Galway.

Crowe wants amplified busking back on council agenda

Thu, Aug 07, 2014

Despite councillors rejecting moves to have the controversial issue of amplified busking discussed at City Hall, attempts are being made to raise the issue again.

Boy airlifted to hospital after Clifden crash

Thu, Aug 07, 2014

A seven-year-old boy has been recovering in hospital after being airlifted from the scene of a car crash in Clifden this week.

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