Alâ seeks participants for Grace O’Malley play

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

Alâ, a social and community development organisation, is seeking participants for the group’s 2012 production for a play based on the life of Grace O’Malley.

Ryan Institute working on key project for prawn industry

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

Researchers at NUI Galway’s Ryan Institute are part of a new of €2.4 million EU project that aims to develop and enhance the sustainability of the prawn fishery. The research will focus on developing hatchery and ranching technologies, and enhancing the survival of discards. The latter is a contentious issue in ongoing EU Common Fisheries Policy negotiations.

Children’s fitness classes starting at NRG Junior

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

If your child was enthralled by the recent Olympics, now is the perfect time to capitalise. Help him/her stay fit by enrolling him/her in a class at NRG Junior at the Clybaun Hotel in Knocknacarra.

Champion runner to host race in Claregalway for Self Help Africa

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

A former Galway champion runner and NUIG scholarship student will spearhead a major charity road race in Claregalway, along the circuit of the popular Galway 5k Series, next month.

Win tickets and a stay at the Clarenbridge Oyster festival

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

The 58th Annual Clarenbridge Oyster Festival takes place on September 15-16 and to celebrate they are giving away two tickets to both their Oyster Fete on Saturday 15 and their Family Fun Day on Sunday 16 along with a fantastic two night’s accommodation, courtesy of The Maldron Hotel, Oranmore, Co Galway.

Local researchers involved in European infections project

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

Researchers at NUI Galway are involved in a new European project which hopes to deliver a cost effective tool for the speedy diagnosis of infections such as pneumonia. The test would reduce diagnosis time from days to hours, so that the appropriate treatments can be administered as early as possible for the best possible outcome.

Man accused of dealing €12,000 of drugs sent for trial

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

A 25-year-old man accused of dealing drugs worth approximately €12,000 has been sent forward for trial.

Allow buses to pull out and cut passengers’ journey times, says Higgins

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

Buses in Ireland should be allowed to have priority when leaving bus-stops, and not have to depend on the generosity of motorists, Connacht-Ulster MEP Jim Higgins said last evening.

Senator urges fertiliser spreading deadline extension

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

The period for spreading fertiliser and chemical feed should be extended by a month to alleviate a winter feed crisis for farmers because of the heavy summer rainfall, Senator Lorraine Higgins has said.

Five hundred students due to arrive by sea at dawn tomorrow

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

More than 500 students, faculty, and staff of Semester at Sea® (SAS), the nation’s premier shipboard programme for study abroad, will arrive in Galway at 8:00 am on 31 August for a one day exploration of Galway before also docking in Dublin. Ireland is the first country on the academic voyage itinerary. Sarah Cosgrove, a student from the National University of Ireland (NUI) Galway joined the shipboard community in Halifax where embarkation took place on 23 August. All participants are traveling aboard the MV Explorer, a state-of-the-art passenger ship that Semester at Sea has outfitted as a traveling university.

People urged to take part in online alcohol survey

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

Information from an online survey being conducted locally will help develop a five year strategy to reduce alcohol related harm in the city.

If Galway win, you win at Tom Dempsey Flooring

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

Galway is gearing up for a thrilling All-Ireland hurling clash with Kilkenny on September 9, and to celebrate the Tribesmen’s achievements, Tom Dempsey flooring is offering its customers some quirky deals.

New clinic reduces orthopaedic outpatient waiting list by over a year

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

An outpatient waiting list for orthopaedic procedures at Galway University Hospitals has been reduced by 55 weeks since a new musculoskeletal clinic was set up at Merlin Park Hospital.

E coli outbreak at Grattan Beach will not affect Ironman

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

The discovery of unacceptably high levels of E coli at Grattan Beach will not affect the upcoming Ironman competition, according to organisers and local councillors who have moved to allay fears over the impact of contamination of the water at the city beach.

Are you daring enough for the COPE Galway Skydive?

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

If you are looking for an adventurous way to raise money for a worthy cause, COPE Galway is currently seeking people to take part in the COPE Galway Skydive 2012.

Walk from Limerick to Galway in aid of the Samaritans

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

Co-founder of international radio station, Irish Country Music Radio, Pat ‘Garret’ Butler, will walk from Limerick to Galway in aid of the Samaritans next week.

Together with his sons Mark, Luke, and Gareth, his wife Caroline, listeners and DJs from ICMR, soccer players, and volunteers, he will begin his trek on Monday August 27.

Charity fundraiser in memory of Christy O’Meara

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

A special fundraiser in aid of Chernobyl Aid Ireland (Galway) will take place next Saturday in memory of a Galwegian charity volunteer.

Galway and Roscommon University Hospital Group to tackle absenteeism

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

The Galway and Roscommon University Hospital Group is taking a multi-faceted approach to tackling absenteeism with a focus on maximising attendance, providing supportive structures for staff who, either as a result of the working environment or in the course of natural life events, become ill, and by addressing any inappropriate use of sick leave schemes.

Ton up — St Mary’s College Galway celebrates its centenary next month

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

Almost one hundred years ago, on August 25. 1912, a mass to consecrate the new St Mary’s College Galway was held in the college grounds. It reportedly attracted a crowd of 14,000 people, eager to witness the blessing of this new school, built as it was to provide the people of Galway and its environs with a quality education.

Canadian dune expert to lead field trip at Grattan Beach this morning

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

As part of the Visiting Fellowship Programme at NUI Galway’s Institute for Business, Social Sciences and Public Policy, Professor Ian Walker, a leading expert on coastal dune dynamics from the University of Victoria in Canada, will lead a field trip at Grattan Beach at 11am today (Thursday August 23)

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