NUI Galway researchers publish book on fungal diagnostics

Thu, May 09, 2013

Two NUI Galway researchers have published a book on fungal diagnostics, detailing innovative methods for rapid, accurate detection of these potentially life threatening infections.

Stagecoach kids turn tables on parents for charity event

Thu, May 09, 2013

Stagecoach Galway and Clare recently raised €755 with a Parents Do Stagecoach Day for Something to Sing About, an inspiring new charity that encourages cancer survivors to form their own choirs.

As he gets ready for Antarctic Richard Donovan encourages public to run for Calcutta

Thu, May 09, 2013

Ultramarathon runner Richard Donovan is urging people from across Ireland to register for the 2013 Calcutta Run. The annual Calcutta Run will take place in Dublin this year on Saturday May 25, and the proceeds will be donated to homeless people in Dublin and Calcutta.

Future of rural post offices requires a holistic approach says Deputy Keaveney

Thu, May 09, 2013

In a response to recent revelations indicating that up to 400 rural post offices could be facing closure, Deputy Colm Keaveney has remarked that closing these local services could prove detrimental for social and environmental costs. "It is critical that in dealing with our current fiscal difficulties that we remember that the calculation of the cost of any reforms must include external factors such as social or environmental costs. In this case, rural post offices form a vital part in our rural communities and the calculation of the savings from any reform must take the social costs of the closure of post offices into account.”

The potential closures have prompted national discussion following the changes that have been made to payment methods in the Department of Social Welfare. The Irish Postmasters Union (IPU) has indicated that it has no objection to people being given the option of receiving payments electronically but believes that people should still have the option of collecting them from their local post office if they wish. Any move to make all payments electronic would result, the IPU claims, in a catastrophic drop in the earnings of rural postmasters and could render rural post offices obsolete.

MEP Marian Harkin approves missing children’s hotline

Thu, May 09, 2013

Independent MEP Marian Harkin voiced her welcoming of the imminent arrival to Ireland of a dedicated, EU-wide 24/7 missing children's hotline, and called on all relevant national and local authorities to "spread public awareness of this important service".

Galway Regatta turns one hundred and thirty next month

Thu, May 09, 2013

This year’s Galway Regatta will take place on Sunday June 16 at the NUIG grounds at Dangan.

Major strategy to make county more walking and cycling friendly

Thu, May 09, 2013

A major strategy to significantly improve road safety for pedestrians and cyclists thereby encouraging more people to walk and cycle to work, college, and school, as well as boosting tourism and raising public awareness about its benefits, is currently being redrafted by Galway County Council with the view of seeking funding for a number of projects throughout the county.

Ó Cuív demands additional resources to address fodder crisis

Thu, May 09, 2013

Despite fodder being transported into Ireland from Britain and France, the fodder transport scheme must be extended for as long as it is required as the crisis continues to hit farmers hard.

This is the view of Fianna Fáil agriculture spokesperson and Galway West TD Éamon Ó Cuív, who is calling for a dedicated unit to be established to co-ordinate the response and to ensure a similar fodder crisis does not happen again.

St Anthony's and Claddagh Credit Union quiz

Thu, May 09, 2013

St Anthony's and Claddagh Credit Union are holding their Annual Table Quiz in aid of St Bernadette’s Children Unit, UHG, at 8pm on Thursday May 9 in Monroe's Pub.

High rates of fraud, counterfeit, and animal welfare incidents in Galway, says CSO crime stats

Thu, May 09, 2013

Galway had some of the highest recorded incidents of fraud, forgery, false imprisonment offences as well as counterfeit and incidents of importation/control/welfare of animals for a two year period, according to the Garda Recorded Crime Statistics released recently by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

Former advisor to Hugo Chavez to give public lecture in Galway

Thu, May 09, 2013

Professor James Petras, a senior political analyst and adviser on Latin American affairs in the US, and a former advisor to Hugo Chavez, is to speak in Galway.

Mayor launches new employment website

Thu, May 09, 2013

A new website aimed at encouraging business people in towns and cities across Galway and Ireland, to promote job and employment opportunities, has been launched.

Occupy Galway to return to Eyre Square

Thu, May 09, 2013

One year on from the dismantlement of the Occupy Galway camp in Eyre Square by the Gardaí and the Galway City Council, the Occupy movement will return to the city centre site.

Titans trip to Canada table quiz

Thu, May 09, 2013

Late June will see 12 Titans made up of teenage Boys and Girls depart for Toronto, Canada to take part in a high quality basketball camp at Point Guard College.

Ireland’s first food economusee opens at The Connemara Smokehouse

Thu, May 09, 2013

Ireland’s first food economusee has just been launched at The Connemara Smokehouse in Aillebrack, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway by the Mayor of Galway, Councillor Tom Welby. An economuseeis an artisan business that opens its doors to the public to provide a learning and interpretive experience for visitors.

NUI Galway nominated among the world’s top universities

Thu, May 09, 2013

Academics and employers gathered to announce the world’s top universities in 30 individual disciplines as part of the 2013 QS World University Rankings by Subject. And NUI Galway, along with eight other Irish institutions appeared on the list of the world’s top 200 universities. And considering that some 678 third level education facilities were ranked in total, Galway’s overall positioning should boost its credentials as a university worth attending.

The subject area ranking, which covers mathematics, economics, history, environmental sciences, and 25 other distinctions, is based on last year’s rankings data. NUI Galway featured in five of the 30 subjects including English language and literture (151 - 200), history (101 - 150), computer science and info systems (101 - 150), pharmacy and pharmacology (151 - 200), and law (151 - 200)

County festivals to receive Arts Council funding

Thu, May 09, 2013

Six County Galway festivals have received a total of €19,500 under the Arts Council’s Festivals and Events scheme, aimed at events which might find it difficult to take place without support.

Applications closing for local festivals grants

Thu, May 09, 2013

Applications for the Galway City Council’s Local Community Festivals Grant must be received by tomorrow as after that they will no longer be accepted.

Carraig Donn tea party for Alzheimer’s today

Thu, May 09, 2013

Everyone is welcome to attend the tea party being held today (Thursday) in Carraig Donn, Corrib Shopping Centre.

Galway’s homeless are homeless longer than they should be, says COPE

Thu, May 02, 2013

Many people in Galway city are ending up homeless for much longer than they need to be, according to COPE Galway, which is calling on the Department of Social Protection to urgently address these shortcomings of the Rent Supplement system by increasing cap levels, simplifying the application process, and allowing social protection officers to have discretionary powers to respond to exceptional circumstances that may arise.

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