NRA must explain refusal to grant bus company licence for high frequency service

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

The National Transport Authority (NRA) must explain the reasoning behind its refusal to grant a Galway bus company a licence to operate a higher frequency service along the soon-to-be completed Seamus Quirke Road and Bishop O’Donnell Road, according to Galway West Fine Gael Deputy Seán Kyne.

Ó Cuív accuses Government of ‘seriously misleading’ Dáil on Septic Tank Bill

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

The Government has been accused of “seriously misleading the Dáil and the public” by claiming that fines will be by imposed the State if the Septic Tank Bill is not passed by February 3.

Mature students at NUI Galway to benefit from €60,000 in scholarships

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

NUI Galway has announced details of new a scholarship scheme for mature students. In total, 30 new scholarships will be awarded, consisting of €2,000 per student for every year of their study.

FAI and IRFU must follow GAA JobBridge example says McNelis

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

The FAI and IRFU must follow the GAA’s example after the Gaelic games organisation provided some 200 internships through the Government’s JobBridge initiative.

Road safety is a priority for this Government, says Deputy Keaveney

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

The Government has made road safety a key priority and this combined with individual responsibility can help reduce deaths in Galway, that is according to Colm Keaveney TD.

Welby lashes Govt on rent changes

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

The reduction to the rent supplements is a misguided move by the Government which will directly impact on the tenants rather than landlords.

New project seeks to rejuvenate arts industry in east Galway

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

A new project which is set to rejuvenate the arts industry in east Galway and the midlands, will start with a meeting on February 7 in The Carlton Shearwater Hotel in Ballinasloe at 7pm.

The project, entitled A Time For Change, hopes to raise funding for a purpose built national centre for the arts which will be situated in the midlands. It is hoped to include a national radio station, demo recording studio, art gallery, and video studio as well as being a meeting point for like minded people.

Making the connection

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

For 2011, HP employees chose the Alan Kerins Project as their Charity of the Year. In November, I had the unique opportunity to visit Zambia to see how the funds raised by HP employees were being applied. Alan himself led a travelling group of 10, all of whom had provided support to the charity.

RTE urged to broadcast New Inn Mummers’ Festival

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

The chairman of a famous annual New Year festival - which has been attracting major crowds since it was first staged 34 years ago - has urged RTE to consider broadcasting the event in future years.

From back west to out east

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

How many of us have been hit by the current economic climate and have often spoken the words “I just want to get the hell out of this country”, but in many cases, it is much easier said than done, as we have things like money and family holding us back.

Ask not what your community can do for you...

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

Volunteering is about making time for others and contributing to your community. Yet it also has personal benefits - it can introduce you to new ways to thinking, broaden your horizons and experience, and equip you with skills to make you attractive to potential employers.

MEP welcomes council plans to remove ‘unusable cycle lanes

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

The proposed new on-road cycle lanes for part of the N6 Bothar na dTreabh should be “the model used for all new lanes across the city”, according to North-West MEP Jim Higgins.

MEP Higgins has welcomed plans by the Galway City Council to remove the current cycle lanes from the Dunnes Stores Terryland stretch of the N6 Bothar na dTreabh, and replace them with new on-road cycle lanes this year.

Conneely calls for celebrations to mark Eyre Square tercentenary

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

He may have been the most outspoken and vociferous opponent of the Eyre Square renovation, but that does not mean Pádraig Conneely believes Eyre Square is not worth celebrating.

Occupy Galway to mark one hundred days in Eyre Square

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

Occupy Galway will mark 100 days in Eyre Square with a series of events, including a charity gig for the Simon Community, over the coming week.

Connemara among the highlights of new campaign to woo international tourists

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

North Connemara is among the landscape highlights featured in a new ad campaign aimed at boosting the country’s tourism industry.

Let’s get excited — Volvo adrenalin starts to flow as schools programme is set to launch

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

Schools around the west will be able to get caught up in the excitement and drama of the Volvo Ocean Race through the Ocean Explorers programme being overseen by the race finale organisers.

All hands on deck as BPW members row in behind Let’s Do It Global

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

BPW Galway (Galway and District Business & Professional Women’s Club) is ‘rowing’ in behind Let’s Do It Global as it feels there is serious potential in 2012 with the arrival of the Volvo Ocean Race grand finale to showcase Galway.

Consequently, it is urging both professional and business women in the region to support local events, local enterprise and contribute to the growth of the city and the event.

Gardai say we’ve made Eyre Square safer, says Occupy Galway

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Occupy Galway have been accused of being an eyesore, a nuisance, and a hindrance to people’s use and enjoyment of Eyre Square, but gardaí have complimented the camp on making the square “safer at night” due to their presence.

Learn Italian for your holidays

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

The best way to discover Italy is through its language. Holidaying in Italy becomes a uniquely enriching experience when you can order your cappuccino or your pasta al vongole in Italian. You experience the warmth of the Italian people who are always keen to give local information.

Become a professional interior designer

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

The Connacht College of Design is offering a diploma course in professional interior design. It begins on Wednesday January 11 in Galway, and bookings are being taken now.

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