Buy or sell at the Christmas Bubbly Baby Market

Thu, Nov 27, 2014

The Christmas Bubbly Baby Market, which will take place in the Clybaun Hotel on Sunday December 7, will feature a visit from Santa and gifts for the first 20 children into the event.

If you are a new or expecting parent looking for baby items such as buggies, car seats, strollers, swings, toys, bibs, and new and used baby clothes, you can pick up some great Christmas bargains for your baby or toddler at the Bubbly Baby Market.

Still time to get into the ring to fight heart disease

Thu, Nov 27, 2014

There was an air of healthy competition and rivalry at the launch of the Irish Heart Foundation’s Big Heart Fight Night which is set to take place in the Radisson Blu Hotel on March 13.

Kitt calls for clarity on group water scheme charges

Thu, Nov 27, 2014

Dep Michael Kitt has called on Minister for the Environment, Community, and Local Government Alan Kelly to clarify whether members of group water schemes will have to pay water charges under the new charging regime announced by the Government last week.

GMIT business lecturer made Fellow of Irish Academy of Management

Thu, Nov 27, 2014

Dr Noel Harvey, senior lecturer in the GMIT School of Business, was made a Fellow of the Irish Academy of Management (IAM) at their recent conference in the University of Limerick. The IAM is the leading professional association for management studies, research and education on the island of Ireland.

NUI Galway public event to ponder the future of the smartphone

Thu, Nov 27, 2014

It has taken only seven years for smartphones to become the dominant mobile device. A public talk at NUI Galway will investigate what the next seven years might hold in terms of smartphone technology. Hosted by NUI Galway’s College of Engineering and Informatics ‘The Future of the Smartphone’ will take place on Thursday next, December 4.

Muggles wanted for Galway Quidditch Club open day

Thu, Nov 27, 2014

Quidditch, the magical game from Harry Potter, is coming to the city. Galway Quidditch Club will hold an open day at NUI Galway at 12pm on Saturday, 6 December, with events consisting of a training Quidditch session aimed at beginners followed by practise matches later in the afternoon.

Numbers needing St VDP show no sign of decreasing

Thu, Nov 27, 2014

The numbers of Irish families depending on the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) every year has remained high and show no sign of decreasing in any significant way, according to SVP Galway as it launched its annual appeal.

Speaking at the launch Michael McCann, Galway Area President of SVP said “Most of those who seek the support of St Vincent de Paul are struggling week in and week out on a basic minimum income, either from state payments or from low-paid employment. It is when they encounter an unexpected cost or a period when additional expenditure occurs, such as Christmas, that is when they critically need support.

Minister launches Coca-Cola Zero Bikes in Galway

Thu, Nov 27, 2014

The Minister for Transport, Tourism, and Sport, Paschal Donohoe, was this week joined by Gerry Murphy, CEO of the National Transport Authority, Frank O’Donnell, general manager of Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland, and Hector Ó hEochagáin, TV and radio personality, at Eyre Square to officially launch the Coca-Cola Zero Bikes in the city.

The King’s Head - twenty five years at the hub of all things Galway

Thu, Nov 27, 2014

When PJ and Maura Grealish and their family bought the Kings Head a quarter of a century ago, one of the first things they did was light a fire in the famous 1612 fireplace. Unaware that the chimney needed cleaning the place soon filled up with thick smoke from the turfy fire.

Galway anti-water tax groups unite for major protest on Saturday

Mon, Nov 24, 2014

Anti-water tax groups from across Galway city and county have united into a new association, Galway Unites Against Water Charges, which will hold a major protest in the city this weekend.

Councillors brand Irish Water price concessions as a ‘confidence trick'

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

Fixed rate water charges announced last nighty are only “‘a confidence trick” to “bribe hard-pressed families into paying, while Government pledges that Irish Water will not be privatised have met with scepticism from Galway councillors.

Galway small and medium sized business at risk of being lost to Britain

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

Unless the Government starts offering more attractive incentives to small and medium-sized enterprises in Galway, and elsewhere throughout the State, such SMEs are at risk of leaving Ireland to set up in Britain.

Justice Minister and Garda Commissioner have ‘no intention’ of closing Salthill Garda Station

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

The future of Salthill Garda Station is secure as there is “no intention” on the part of either the Garda Commissioner or the Minister for Justice to close the station.

Councillors ban horses from Kilcolgan weir

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

Horses will be banned from Kilcolgan weir under new bye-laws which will be finally approved early in the New Year by the Galway County Council.

Under the new draft laws, it will be illegal to bring horses down to the weir or to walk horses in the water. According to Independent councillor Jim Cuddy, this had been a problem for a number of years.

Pioneering Kate to kickstart Galway’s Christmas

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

Katie O’Halloran, the only Irish person and first woman to receive two above-elbow prosthetic arms, will be the guest of honour at the official opening of the Galway Continental Christmas Market and will turn on the city’s festive lights tomorrow evening (Friday).

A place to call home

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

The services provided by the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) in Galway cover a range of activities that fall into the realm of social justice. One such service that is very important but not well known, is the provision of accommodation – both in sheltered form (where full supports are in place) and independent living single units where additional services such as visitation ensure that loneliness and isolation does not become an issue for the vulnerable person residing there.

Light up UHG’s Christmas tree and remember a loved one

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

A unique way of remembering a loved one who has emigrated or passed away was launched at University Hospital Galway earlier this week.

Second suicide crisis nurse apppointed — will meet clients at GP’s surgery within days of referral

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

A second suicide crisis assessment nurse has been appointed to the Galway and Roscommon Mental Health Services.

Twenty thousand visitors expected at Galway Science and Technology Festival Exhibition

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

This weekend will see the 17th Galway Science and Technology Festival host its free final day exhibition at NUI Galway. The event, which features shows, workshops, and more than 80 interactive stands showcasing the work and research of Galway’s leading science and technology organisations, is expected to attract in the region of 20,000 visitors.

Contracts signed for N59 improvements at Moycullen to begin

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

The contract for the N59 improvement scheme at Moycullen was signed yesterday (Wednesday) in Galway County Council buildings in the presence of the Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council, Cllr Mary Hoade, and representatives from Wills Bros. Ltd, the company awarded the contract, and the National Roads Authority.

Long awaited improvement works to the N59 roadway on the approach to Moycullen section, will start on Monday December 1, and include the installation of cycle-lanes, footpaths, and lighting.

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