A centre for the community not for profit, say councillors as centre gets set to open

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

The new €3 million Knocknacarra Community Centre, which is due to open in mid to late August, must retain as much community involement as possible and should not be completely profit driven, according to a number of city councillors who expressed concerns regarding Galway City Council’s plans to tender out the management of the centre to a specialist operator.

Galway student pleads guilty to hacking FG website

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

A GMIT student and his co-accused have admitted hacking into Fine Gael’s website in the lead-up to the 2011 general election as part of a “stunt” to embarass the party.

New technology could potentially delay Alzheimer’s disease onset by five years

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

New software, now available in Galway, has the potential to delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease by up to five years.

Circle of Life commemorative garden receives full support

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

The Quincentennial Park in Salthill is to be re-energised and opened up to visitors with the addition of the Circle of Life commemorative garden which received unanimous support by city councillors when it came before the council recently seeking approval under the Part VIII Planning and Development Act.

Its creators Martina and Denis Goggin, founders of the Strange Boat Donor Foundation were praised for their vision and for turning a family tragedy into something positive that can be enjoyed and appreciated by the community. The foundation was established by the parents of Éamonn Goggin, a young County Galway man whose organs were donated following a road crash in 2006.

EU action on mackerel welcomed by MEP Higgins

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

MEP for Ireland North West and member of the European Parliament's Fisheries Committee, Jim Higgins, has welcomed proposed EU measures announced this week to limit the over-fishing of North Atlantic mackerel stocks.

Tribes Alive returns to the city streets

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

Fancy an exciting living history journey through the heart of medieval Galway? And one which offers an authentic and fun insight into the city’s rich cultural heritage? Then don’t miss Tribes Alive!, an enchanting 60-minute dramatic walking tour through the winding medieval streets of Galway’s Latin Quarter.

O’Flaherty condemns burning of animal carcass in city

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

The burnt, skeletal carcass of an animal, discovered at the rear of the playground in Sliabh Ban, Ballybane, may not be the only instance of such maltreatment in the city.

Sen Higgins calls on Norris to apologise and show regret

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

Despite withdrawing his controversial Seanad “Regina Monologues” and “fanny” outburst, David Norris is still be called upon to apologise for the remarks.

The New York feel comes to Galway with The Stock Exchange bars

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

A new group of multi-level, multi-room, late bars open in Galway tomorrow, inspired by New York’s streets, iconic buildings, and atmosphere.

Arts festival 2013 - ‘the very best of the performing and visual arts’

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

The 2013 Galway Arts Festival began at the Radisson Blu Hotel on Monday, with special guest Tim O’Connor, chair of The Gathering, declaring the festival officially open to the large crowd of assembled revellers.

Hunt is on for sleepy dormouse

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

NUI Galway researchers are on the hunt for a tiny, nocturnal mammal, which can spend up to three-quarters of its life asleep. The hazel, or common, dormouse is not native to Ireland but a number of confirmed sightings have been made in County Kildare.

A Facebook campaign has been launched by researchers at the university’s Ryan Institute to enlist the public’s help in monitoring sightings of the rodent.

NUIG seeks volunteers on benefits of listening to music

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

Music ‘s ability to enhance personal well-being is to be explored by researchers at NUI Galway and the university is looking for volunteers for the project.

City council launches wildlife photography competition

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

A wildlife photography competition has been launched by the Galway City Council as part of its Biodiversity Programme.

Teenage children of women with breast cancer sought for research

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

A new study which will examine how best to help adolescents adjust to a mother’s illness is inviting teenagers of women with breast cancer to participate.

‘Grave concerns’ for dangerous boy racers

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

There are “grave concerns” about the number of boy racers driving dangerously on the motorway and secondary roads, chief superintendent Tom Curley told a meeting of the Galway City Joint Policing Committee, adding that the four fatal road deaths so far this year were four too many.

City has third highest Household Charge compliance rate

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

At 85 per cent Galway city has the third highest rate of compliance nationally in the payment of the Household Charge with in excess of 23,000 households having registered and paid to date, according to the Galway City Council’s Mid Year Financial Report 2013.

BOUTON Jewellery – a luxurious new collection for Fallers

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

BOUTON is a luxurious new silver jewellery brand which now available exclusively in Fallers of Galway. The brand was created by Adrian Buckley, CEO of Buckley Jewellery, the UK's largest costume jewellery manufacturer and is sold globally in over 60 countries.

Mother’s anger after young girl attacked by Doberman at city beach

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

A mother of a 10-year-old child who was attacked by a Doberman on Ballyloughane beach this week says such dogs should be muzzled at all times.

Connaughton welcomes re-opening of Gulf markets to Irish meat products

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

Long-standing bans on Irish beef and sheep meat in six Gulf states are to be lifted by the Food Safety Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

NUI, Galway offer free places on part-time courses

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

NUI Galway is offering a number of free places on five part-time courses under the Government’s Springboard initiative, addressing skills needs in the areas of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Medical Device Science, and Lean and Quality Systems.

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