Aerogen seeks votes from Galwegians to win award

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Galway medical technology company Aerogen is representing the Irish medical technology industry in the final of the Engineers Ireland Excellence Award.

Hartmanns offer Connacht players a timely reward

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Hartmanns of Galway, in association with Tag Heuer, the official timekeepers of the Rugby World Cup 2011/12, will present watch to the Connacht Player of the Month.

Volunteers spring into action with Bulbathon

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Conservation Volunteers Galway will be kick starting their events this season beginning with 'Bulbathon' which is to take place in Doughishka park on Saturday October 15.

NUI Galway to deliver computer learning to the community

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

A new project to offer Galwegians, particularly the elderly and unemployed, an introduction to computer technology will be run by NUI Galway.

One in five confesses to being a boy racer

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

One in five male drivers aged under 25 years have raced another driver on a public road at some point in the past, a survey conducted by an NUI Galway lecturer has revealed.

Feline Fatale Fashion show in aid of Galway Cat Rescue

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Galway Cat Rescue, in conjunction with an enthusiastic local fashion team, is holding a major fund-raising event, the Feline Fatale Fashion Show, in the Galway Bay Hotel on October 19 at 8 pm.

Evergreen celebrates with open day in Barna

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Evergreen Healthfoods is hosting a special event to mark eight years of business at its Barna store next week. The company’s open day takes place on Tuesday from 2pm to 6pm. This is the sixth year of the event at the Barna store, but this year Evergreen has a special focus on Irish foods. Local producers will be on hand to showcase their foods while allowing customers a unique opportunity to sample the fare and talk to the people behind the products.

Test your knowledge for Galway Simon

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

The Simon Community will host a fundraising trivia night on Monday at 8pm in the Hunstman Inn. Teams will consist of four people and tickets are €10 per person. Teams can also be made on the night if members of the public wish to come and offer their support.

Public lectures on local history in south Galway

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Lacemaking in Ireland will be the subject of the first in a series of public lectures, entitled Uncovering Local History in South Galway, which begin next week.

Bagging a bargain

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Fancy expanding your handbag collection and helping a good cause at the same time? If so, the fundraising Bag Lovers Fest being organised by RehabCare at the Meyrick Hotel, Eyre Square on Sunday November 27 from 12 to 4pm may appeal.

Get on board the WEEE Wagon

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

WEEE Ireland (Waste, Electrical and Electronic Equipment), the Irish compliance scheme for electrical and battery recycling, will hold a series of WEEE Wagon collection events across Galway County throughout October.

Kingfisher Club and Salthill Devon announce new deal

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Salthill Devon Football Club has announced a new sponsorship deal with The Kingfisher Club. The Kingfisher Club is one of Ireland's largest, most modern, health and fitness centres and will provide support to the burgeoning Galway club.

Fears for Galway Aviva jobs grow as crisis talks begin

Thu, Oct 06, 2011

Trade union officials and Aviva management met for crisis talks last evening following revelations that restructuring plans could result in far more job losses than first thought.

Relocation grant hope for flood families

Thu, Oct 06, 2011

There could soon be “light at the end of the tunnel” for some of the Galway families worst affected by the devastating flooding of November 2009, according to Galway West TD Brian Walsh who has confirmed that a decision on a relocation grant, a life-line worth approximately €200,000 to each household, will be made before the end of this month.

Oughterard murder investigation continues with suspects questioned after gardai swoop to make arrests

Thu, Oct 06, 2011

One man charged, two released, and a total of six arrests made, the investigation into the murder of popular school teacher and publican John Kenny has continued unabated, with three people, still being questioned by gardai last evening, expected to soon be charged or released.

Transatlantic cable link can turn Galway into ‘hotbed for IT’ says Walsh

Thu, Oct 06, 2011

A proposal to link the west coast of Ireland to a new transatlantic internet cable has the potential to turn Galway into “a hotbed for the IT and the gaming industry”.

Reg Gordon seeks space for major photography exhibition

Thu, Oct 06, 2011

Galway photographer Reg Gordon is seeking a city centre based vacant space for use in November to display a major exhibition of his latest photographic project.

Interviews to be held for vacant hearing specialist position

Thu, Oct 06, 2011

Interviews for a children’s hearing specialist position in Galway that has remained vacant for almost 10 years are to be held before the end of the month. It is the second time this year that the senior audiological scientist post has been advertised but the HSE has been unable to attract a suitable candidate and hundreds of children remain on the waiting list for services.

Art exhibition to raise funds for Michael D’s campaign

Thu, Oct 06, 2011

An exhibition of artworks by leading contemporary artists to raise funds for Michael D Higgins’ presidential campaign continues in Galway until Saturday October 15 at 6pm. .

Progress made on plans for new Claregalway secondary school

Thu, Oct 06, 2011

Progress was made this week on a new secondary school for Claregalway with officials from the Department of Education and the Galway County Council seeking a site for the building.

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