Aviva workers ‘left in limbo’

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

The 200 strong staff at Galway’s Aviva operations face an uncertain Christmas after the company announced 950 redundancies yesterday. Aviva employs more than 2,000 people at facilities in Galway, Dublin, and Cork, as well as 26 branches around the country, but no specific details relating to each location were disclosed. The redundancy programme will commence in March 2012 and could take up to two years.

Couple appeal for return of stolen engagement ring

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

A couple have appealed for the return of a handbag which was stolen from their car while parked outside the church in Ardrahan last week. The bag contained, among other items, an engagement ring.

The couple were attending a wedding in Ardrahan Church on Saturday October 15 when thieves targeted two cars parked outside. Three cars were broken into between 2.30pm and 3.20pm that day. The couple’s car, a Volkswagen Golf Prius, was among those burgled, with the driver’s window smashed and the woman’s handbag stolen from the vehicle.

Man acquitted of murder of Galway photographer Trent Keegan

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

A man accused of killing New Zealand photographer and former Galway resident Trent Keegan in Kenya in 2008 has been acquitted following a trial in Nairobi.

School pupils get closer to their local racecourse

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) held a ‘Go Racing Kids’ Club’ Day at Galway Racecourse on Tuesday when 288 fifth and sixth class pupils from five local schools took part in demonstrations from RACE (Racing Academy and Centre of Education) and heard talks from jockey Derek O’Connor and local trainer Pauline Gavin and her daughter Sarah.

Pauline Gavin brought along a horse called Lillymile which won a maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe last month, and a pony called Rodney.

Picture Perfect Afternoon Tea at the g Hotel

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

The five star g Hotel has teamed up with the EYE Cinema to combine two of our favourite delights - sweet treats and superb movies - into an enjoyable entertainment experience, Afternoon Tea and a Picture. Guests are invited to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea in one of the signature lounges of the award winning hotel, followed by a movie picture of your choice in the adjoining EYE Cinema for only €49.95 for two people sharing.

Serving a selection of sweet treats, a variety of freshly baked scones, a selection of finger sandwiches and a choice of hot beverage, afternoon tea at the g is the ultimate treat to share with friends or family as you relax in the luxury surroundings of the designer hotel. Just a few steps will take you to your cinema screen where you can watch a new release at the EYE Cinema.

Rahoon baby gets lifesaving transplant

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

An 11-month-old girl has returned to Galway after a lifesaving liver transplant in London proved successful. Ieva Zukaskuate of Rahoon received a graft from her mother’s liver during a complex operation at King’s Cross Hospital. After complications which included two leaks in a valve and a subsequent infection, Ieva was allowed to return home this week.

UHG’s poor rating in HSE league table indicates it is ‘leaderless’ and ‘unmanageable’

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

The chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum said this week he was not “shocked” to learn that University Hospital Galway has been rated the worst performing hospital in the country again.

Students’ Union votes to cancel Rag Week

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

The negative publicity and antisocial behaviour indulged in by a minority of students have led to the NUI Galway Students’ Union decision to cancel Rag Week next spring.

New research shows how the brain’s marijuana-like chemicals suppress pain

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Part of the brain, usually associated with memory, plays an active role in suppressing pain during times of stress, according to research carried out at NUI Galway.

Galway soldier commemorated in new book

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

The life, adventures, heroics, and death of a County Galway man who fought with the SAS in World War II have been published in a book to be launched next week.

Help build a giant jigsaw for local charity

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

A novel, but appropriate, fundraising initiative for young people’s support charity Jigsaw will take place next Thursday in Galway.

Jigsaw, the community-based help for young people's mental health needs, is teaming up with Avaya, formerly Nortel, to build a giant jigsaw at its Galway office on Fairgreen Road.

Learning from mistakes is key to retail success, says Stephanie Lynch

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Businesswoman Stephanie Lynch - who recently bowed out after 27 years running the city fashion boutique which bore her name at Eyre Square - says determination, dedication and an ability to learn from mistakes are the keys to retail success.

Fundraising art auction tomorrow

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

An art auction, featuring works by many leading local and national artists, takes place in The Rowing Club, Woodquay, tomorrow at 8.30pm, to raise funds for The Galway University Hospitals Arts Trust,

Art lovers will have an opportunity to bid for works by Siobhán Piercy, Mary Horan, Annie West, Elaine Byrne, Aideen Barry, Kieran Tobin, Eithna Joyce, Cliona Fox, Tony Gunning, Emmet Kierans, Charlotte Kelly, Ceara Conway, Paul Maye, Diane McCabe, Leah Beggs, Kamil Krawczak, and Pam O’Connell.

Occupy Galway vows to stay as long as it takes

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

It may not have the dramatic scale or numbers of Occupy Wall Street, but Occupy Galway in Eyre Square has become the subject of much interest, debate, and curiosity, as well as expressions of good will and solidarity between public and protester.

Six friends pick up big cheque after buying lotto ticket in Joyces

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Six friends from Galway celebrated last weekend when they picked up a cheque for €250,000 – their Lotto Plus 2 prize from last Wednesday week’s draw.

Government fully committed to delivering bypass says Walsh

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

The Galway City Bypass is not a project under threat or one that will fail to materialise at it “remains a high priority of the Government”, according to Fine Gael Galway West TD Brian Walsh.

€200,000 prize fund for Galway Races this weekend

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Galway Racecourse will hosts its annual October meeting this weekend with a 14-race card over two days and a prize fund of more than €200,000.

Save St Francis Nursing Home campaign aims to collect 20,000 signatures

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Some 18,000 people have signed a petition to save St Francis public nursing home in the city from closure.

TULCA visual arts festival returns next month

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

TULCA, Galway’s annual visual arts festival, returns next month where artists working in a variety of media will examine post-Tiger Ireland.

Galway Arts Centre seeks members for youth committee

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

The Galway Arts Centre is seeking Galwegians aged between 14 and 23, with a keen interest in the arts, to help set up a youth committee.

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