One in eight calls to the Samaritans last year related to the recession
Thu, Dec 22, 2011
An estimated one in eight calls to the Samaritans last year related to the recession and very often concerned financial insecurity.
Read more ...Mind those buoys, boys — McNelis
Thu, Dec 22, 2011
A City councillor has appealed to students not to destroy the ring buoys which have helped save the lives of many people in and around Galway, and nationally.
Read more ...Misterman closes to critical acclaim in New York
Thu, Dec 22, 2011
Misterman, the Galway Arts Festival and Landmark co-production, came to a close in New York yesterday, following a highly successful run and much critical acclaim.
Read more ...Babogbaby winners
Thu, Dec 22, 2011
There was a massive response to our Babogbaby competition in last week's Advertiser and both of the Babogs on offer are heading to the county.
Read more ...Galway-based companies sued after R&B singer repeatedly leapt into crowd
Thu, Dec 22, 2011
A man has sued singer Akon and two Galway companies over injuries allegedly suffered after the artist jumped from the stage while performing a gig in Dublin.
Read more ...Bow Waves ‘Careers At Sea Expo’
Thu, Dec 22, 2011
The Bow Waves Careers At Sea Expo, which will showcase a range of careers in the marine industry, is to take place on January 4 at 7pm at the Galway Radisson BLU Hotel.
Many areas of the marine industry have proven to be unaffected by the economic downturn and as a result there is a worldwide demand for qualified marine personnel. To help people take advantage of these opportunities, the Bow Waves Careers At Sea Expo will showcase the range of careers available to people, and how to gain entry into the field.
Read more ...Council worker forced to fend off home invasion of angry work colleague, court hears
Thu, Dec 22, 2011
A council worker was forced to barricade himself into his own sitting room to fend off an attack by a drunken and agressive work colleague who took offence to alleged remarks, the Galway District Court heard this week.
Read more ...Cuddy condemns decision to close Lackagh Area Office
Thu, Dec 22, 2011
The forthcoming closure of the Lackagh Area Office will lead to a serious reduction of services in the Oranmore electoral ward and leave it the only ward in the county without such an office.
Read more ...St Nicholas’ Carols Round the Christmas Tree
Thu, Dec 22, 2011
St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church will host its Carols Round the Christmas Tree event at 4pm on Christmas Eve.
Read more ...Minister announces new school and extension works for Galway
Thu, Dec 22, 2011
The pressure on some schools, bursting at the seams with increasing enrollment numbers and inadequate facilities, is set to be alleviated quite considerably with the announcement this week that Galway is benefit from the construction of new school buildings as well as schools receiving long-awaited extensions and refurbishments.
Read more ...County nursing homes could be next if St Francis’ closes, warns councillor
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
A city councillor has warned that if St Francis’ public nursing home in the city is closed she fears for the future of other public facilities, such as St Anne’s Community Nursing Home in Clifden, Aras Mhuire in Tuam, Aras Ronan on the Aran Islands and Units 5 and 6 in Merlin Park Hospital as well as Clifden District Hospital.
Read more ...Local group keen to restore Quiet Man cottage to its former glory
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
A local group is appealing to the Galway County Council to put a preservation order on a house made famous by a 1951 blockbuster.
Read more ...Ten cruise liners expected to dock in Galway in 2012
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
The arrival of a record number of world-class cruise liners in Galway Harbour next summer is expected to provide a multi-million euro boost to the local economy.
Read more ...Free non-alcoholic drinks for designated drivers
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
Galwegians will be able to enjoy free non-alcoholic beverages, courtesy of Coca-Cola in 50 pubs across the county this Christmas.
Read more ...Christmas presents from Galway Arts Centre
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
The Galway Arts Centre has Christmas gift vouchers available for its New Year evening classes in life drawing, painting, photography, acting, creative writing, and children’s art classes.
Read more ...Colours White Lantern Parade
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
THE THIRD Colours White Lantern Parade takes place this Saturday at 5pm where lanterns will be released into the sky to signify the passing of another year.
Read more ...Young Kilcolgan entrepreneurs spot magical gap in market for reindeer food
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
The children of Kilcolgan Educate Together National School have come up with a way to make Christmas more magical this year — by inventing magic reindeer food.
Read more ...Remarkable new beginning as ‘Pres’ in Athenry gets new school
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
There will soon be a “remarkable” new beginning for Presentation College Athenry who received long-awaited news this week that it will finally have a brand new school building within the next three years.
Read more ...Remand for man charged with hospital tresspass and theft spree
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
A 38-year-old man accused of embarking on a tresspass and thieving spree at University Hospital Galway over a four-month period and making off with booty worth nearly €2,000 has been remanded on continuing bail.
Read more ...Forget socks and buy our single, says senator
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
A new recording of Simon and Garfunkel’s ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, featuring TDs and Senators, as well as the Dublin Gospel Choir and the Lucan Gospel Choir, has been released.
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