Pulsar discoveries by NUI Galway astronomers

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

Astronomers from NUI Galway’s Centre for Astronomy have made an important breakthrough in the understanding of how pulsars work, and have recently published their findings in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.

Chronicler Tim Robinson to be honoured with series of events in city and Connemara

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

Tim Robinson, the internationally acclaimed writer, map-maker and thinker, based in Roundstone, will this month launch his new book and be celebrated with a series of events in NUI, Galway.

Lackagh Graveyard vandals must ‘face full rigours of the law’ says Grealish

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

The recent vandalism and robbery at Lackagh cemetery is “the lowest type of crime” and the perpetrators must be caught and face the full rigours of the law.

Galway woman to undertake marathon cycle for rugby charity

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

Galway performance psychologist Marguerite Tonery is to undertake a marathon 1,000km cycle in New Zealand in order to raise funds for the IRFU Charitable Trust.

The cycle will take place on the South Island between September 19 and October 1. The IRFU Charitable Trust supports seriously injured rugby players who have suffered spinal injury leaving them paralysed and often in need of round the clock care.

HSE must take swift action against consultants who broke agreements, urges Labour TD

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

A local TD is urging the HSE West to take swift action against the 70 hospital consultants - some of whom work at Galway University Hospitals - who were found to be in breach of their contractual agreements.

East Galway Labour TD Colm Keaveney wants the health authority to ensure these “highly paid” doctors pay back the money they owe.

Delegation to see if Galway can become a major cruise port

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

A high-power delegation of world tourism chiefs and cruise-line operators will visit Galway next month with a view to establishing the city as a major destination port.

The thrill of the hunt for a student house

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

We are at a time of the year when another batch of teenagers is ready to become worldly-wise. It’s time for many eager youths to move out of the family home for the first time. They are making plans and gathering things from their rooms. Young men and women making lists, leaves falling off the trees, and landlords second-coating and double-glazing.

The French connection: A queen’s portrait

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

Patrick French of Drumharsna Castle, near the village of Kiltartan, died in 1748. His widow, Catherine, was still living in 1768, and was named by her son Henry, who died unmarried, as one of his executors. In his will, dated January 24, 1767, Henry French of Drumharsna left

"… to my mother all my real and personal estate for life, subject as to my personal estate as to the legacies hereafter specified, with remainder as to my real estate to my nephew, Henry French Barrington, and the heirs of his body, with remainder to the heirs of James French of Duras [Henry’s uncle]. I leave to Charles McDonnell, of New Hall, Co Clare, my four paintings: the portrait of my great grandfather, Sir Donough O'Brien, that of my grandfather, Henry O'Brien, and my grandmother, Susanna O'Brien, and the portrait of a lady by Sir Godfrey Kneller [my italics], to be put up in his house. I leave to Captain Edward O'Brien, 3rd son of Sir Edward O'Brien, my case of pistols, silver mounted, as they never belonged to any one but a soldier. I appoint my mother, my nephew, Henry French Barrington, and the said Charles McDonnell, executors."

Waiting times will be reduced says Nolan

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

A decision to move some non-critical functions from University Hospital Galway to other hospitals in the region this month will free up beds in wards at the city hospital and help reduce waiting times and overcrowding at its emergency department.

Traffic gridlock shows bypass ‘needed more than ever’ says Walsh

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

The need for the Galway City Outer Bypass is greater than ever, especially after last week’s traffic gridlock when the city witnessed some of the longest commuter delays in living memory.

Golfing tourism can help boost the economy says Higgins

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

Promoting the west of Ireland as a leading European golfing destination can play an important part in the State’s economy, according to Labour senator Lorraine Higgins.

Misterman to be staged in New York

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

Misterman, the hit play of this years Galway Arts Festival and one of the finest pieces of theatre ever staged in the city, will receive its American premiere in New York later this year.

Denise Hogan Design’s give, sell and barter sale

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

Denise Hogan Design will be moving from the Art Essence Gallery in Liosban to the Town Park Centre next month and so she is having a give, sell and barter sale as part of the move.

The sale starts on Monday at Art Essence Gallery in the Liosban Industrial Estate and will see Denise selling off all her existing stock and paintings.

Creatives, tech-heads, bloggers, believers asked to join the Michael D campaign at city meeting next week

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

Michael D Higgins stands a real chance of becoming the first west of Ireland man to become President of Ireland and a major drive is about to take place in Galway to get behind his campaign.

Newly qualified teachers should use FÁS placement programme to complete training - Healy Eames

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

Fine Gael Galway West senator Fidelma Healy Eames, has recently received confirmation from the Department of Education that newly qualified teachers who are struggling to find school placements in order to complete their teacher training, can join the FÁS placement programme.

Macnas to open ABSOLUT Fringe in Dublin next week

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

For the second year running Galway’s Macnas will open the ABSOLUT Fringe in Dublin next week with an outdoor spectacular entitled On the Edge of Things is a Fierce Beauty.

New class for autistic children to be provided in Doughiska

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

A new Autism Spectrum Disorder Unit is to be provided at Merlin Woods National School in Doughiska this month.

Galway to take part in Europe-wide celebration of science

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

Galway is to be the venue for Ireland’s first participation in the European Researchers Night which takes place in 800 venues across 320 cities on Friday, September 23.

Cong Galway boat race still going strong

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

A fleet of 19 boats took to the waters of the Corrib on Saturday for the 112th Cong Galway Sailing Race - the longest and Europe’s oldest inland water race.

Farmers finally receive first AEOS payments

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

After months of delays and uncertainty, farmers have finally received assurances that the first payments of the Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS) are imminent. Applications for the scheme had been submitted since May 17 of last year and the payments were due for almost a year.

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