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.
Read more ...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.
Diamond Global Recruitment, the only Canadian recruitment firm with an office in Ireland, has been hired to find 80 stylists to work in both men’s only and unisex salons, mainly in Alberta.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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).
The quiz will be based on current and past World cups.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...Healy-Eames proposes Bill to transform Budget process
Thu, Jun 12, 2014
A Bill seeking to make the Government Budgetary process accountable and to set out targets to be achieved by State departments, is to be introduced to Seanad Éireann by Galway senator Fidelma Healy Eames.
Read more ...Public consultation vital to secure 2020 Capital of Culture bid
Thu, Jun 12, 2014
Consultation with artists, arts groups, and the public will be a major key to securing the title of European Capital of Culture 2020 for Galway city.
Read more ...Seven Galway settlements on latest revenue list
Thu, Jun 12, 2014
Seven people in Galway made settlements with the Revenue Commissioners in the first quarter of the year, amounting to more than €646,000, according to the latest list of defaulters published this week.
The highest settlement in Galway was made by a farmer and publican in Tuam, amounting to €165,754.
Read more ...Hospice applies to expand Renmore facility
Thu, Jun 12, 2014
Galway Hospice has lodged a planning application for a proposed expansion of its facility in Renmore, following an agreement with the HSE for funding of the development.
Read more ...Galway students rewarded for their commitment to healthy eating
Thu, Jun 12, 2014
Pupils at Cloghan’s Hill National School, Mayo, St Joseph’s Boys’ School, Wexford, and Athenry Boys’ School, Galway, were awarded for their commitment to organic growing and vegatable cultivation.
Read more ...New Springboard courses in Galway
Thu, Jun 12, 2014
Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South Sean Kyne has this week welcomed the launch of additional places on Springboard courses in Galway.
Up to 380 places are being made available in GMIT, NUI Galway and Innopharma Labs Ltd in a range of specialties such as IT and medical devices technologies.
Read more ...NUI Galway’s young graduates
Thu, Jun 12, 2014
More than 200 primary school children from the west have graduated from NUI Galway.
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