New legislation threatens rural Galway post offices

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Post offices in rural Galway should not be threatened with closure over Government plans to relpace ‘An Post’ with the term “payment service provider” in the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill.

This is the view of Fianna Fáil agriculture spokesperson and Galway West TD Éamon Ó Cuív, who believes changes to the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill could have “a detrimental impact” on rural Galway post offices.

Inis Mór prepares for Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Ireland will stage the third stop of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2014 at the Serpent’s Lair on Inis Mór this June 28 and 29.

IMF role for NUI Galway professor

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

NUI Galway economics professor Alan Ahearne has been appointed as an advisor to the International Monetary Fund.

Professor Ahearne, head of economics at NUI Galway, will be an external advisor to the strategy, practice and review department, advising IMF senior management on how the fund could better support the efforts of countries at all levels of income to boost growth and create jobs in the period ahead.

Sunflowers continue charity work in Belarus

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Volunteers from the Sunflowers Chernobyl Appeal children’s charity have returned from Belarus, where they were involved in rebuilding and renovating a derelict house belonging to the Bogushevsk orphanage.

Shannon flying high

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Shannon Airport has received more recognition for the strides made in the 18 months since it achieved independence, claiming one of the top honours at the inaugural Irish Aviation Industry Awards.

Ban below cost alcohol to save jobs, urge Galway off-licences

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

The Government is being urged to support independent off licences by reducing excise duty and banning below cost selling of alcohol, a move which according to members of the National Off-Licence Association in Galway will help retain jobs.

NUI Galway to hold public forum on university sports

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

NUI Galway will be hosting a forum on sports on Saturday June 28 as part of the university’s engagement process with alumni and the public.

To be held in the Aula Maxima in NUIG from 10am to 1pm, the event will include speakers such as Gary Keegan, director at the Irish Institute of Sport, Neasa Folan of the English Institute of Sport, Ollie Daniels, chairman of Salthill Devon FC, and Olive Loughnane, Olympic athlete and world silver medalist.

Galway rower to make history at Henley

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Galway rower Katie O’Brien is set to make history this weekend when she competes at the prestigious Henley Women’s Regatta in England. Katie will be the first Irish para rower to compete at the event, which is the premier rowing regatta for women in the UK, with more than 1600 competitors taking part this year.

Hairdressers wanted in Canada

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

An open day for Galway hairdressers interested in emigrating to Canada will be held on Sunday in the Salthill Hotel.

Irish Water ordered to investigate Clifden water quality

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Irish Water has been ordered to carry out a full investigation into water quality issues in Clifden by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Summer weather mood masks the dangers of drowning

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Galway’s hot weather can lull people into a sense of security around beaches, rivers, and lakes, and increase the risk of drowning, according to Roger Sweeney of Irish Water Safety.

Reform ‘exploitative’ JobBridge scheme

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Thousands of JobBridge interns are being exploited through “inadequate regulation” of the scheme, which is also harming actual job creation.

Suicide charity urges parents to reassure worried students of unconditional love

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Parents of exam students are being urged to reassure their children that they will be loved and valued irrespective of their results in the Junior or Leaving Certificate.

World Cup table quiz for Galway FC

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Galway United Supporters Trust will hold a World Cup table quiz upstairs in The Dail Bar, Middle Street, Galway, on Wednesday, July 2 (8.30pm).

Golden moments

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Athletes and volunteers from Team Connacht during the parade at the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Ireland Games in Limerick.

Relax at Knockranny House Hotel & Spa

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Enjoy a relaxing break in Westport, recently voted the Best Place To Live In Ireland, in one of the country’s best places to stay — Knockranny House Hotel & Spa, which overlooks the beautiful Co Mayo town.

The welcoming atmosphere at Knockranny House Hotel & Spa begins the moment you walk through the doors, with open log fires at the hotel reception, and is carried throughout the hotel with its antique furniture, excellent spa facilities, superb cuisine, terrific bar, and friendly service, creating a genuine sense of relaxed warmth and hospitality.

Dress for success at famous Galway races

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Fancy walking away with almost €12,000 euro in prize money, without having to lift a finger, at the legendary Galway Races? All you have to do is dress for the occasion and make a great impression.

Renville 5k fundraiser for Galway Autism

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

This year’s Renville Park 5k race will take place on Wednesday June 25 at 8pm.

City Hall needs €12 to €14 million to secure European Capital of Culture bid

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Between €12 to €14 million must be secured by the Galway City Council over the next year, if its bid to be named 2020 European Capital of Culture is to be viewed seriously by the EU.

Statutory inquiry into mother and baby homes must have “full powers”, say campaign groups

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

A statutory inquiry into all mother and baby homes must have “full powers” to compel witnesses and secure documentary evidence, particularly against religious orders, that is according to Justice for the Tuam Babies.

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