‘Serious’ gender gaps must be addressed before gender equality can be achieved

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

While major gains have been made in the last 100 years which transformed the position of women in Ireland “persistent and serious” gender gaps remain which must be addressed before gender equality can be truly achieved.

Western Family History Association to host lecture on rural archives

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

The Western Family History Association will host a talk on rural archives at its bi-monthly meeting in the Oranmore Lodge Hotel next Wednesday (March 9) at 8.15pm.

Award winning Iranian film to be screened for Women’s Day

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

TO CELEBRATE International Women’s Day, which this year celebrates its centenary, The Galway Film Society will screening the Iranian film Women Without Men.

Movie table quiz in Kelly’s

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

KELLY’S BAR on Bridge Street is hosting a movie themed table quiz on Monday at 8pm.

This is a chance for all you cinematic know-it-alls, smart Alec Baldwin’s, and cowboy movie junkies to prove yourself.

Learn about natural healing

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

People can learn about a method of natural healing which works with the body’s life force energy at a two day interactive video workshop at the Salthill Hotel on Sundays March 6 and 13.

Active Fitness at the Carlton introduces top spec performance indicator

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

No matter what your fitness goals are, the best way to achieve them is to train at the right intensity. Training at the correct intensity leads to better results, sufficient recovery, and more enjoyable exercise. Active Fitness and Leisure, the Carlton Hotel’s new state-of-the-art fitness facility, exclusively offers the Suunto Software heart monitoring system, ensuring that clients get the most from their fitness regime.

Raise funds for stroke unit at Swinging Sixties Showband night

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

People can get a taste of the music of the sixties at a special fundraiser in aid of the stroke unit at University Hospital Galway on Wednesday April 6 at Seapoint, Salthill, at 8pm.

Parents urged to give babies vitamin D supplement

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

A new health initiative, whereby parents are being advised to give babies daily vitamin D supplements to protect their bones, will benefit all infants immediately, according to a local nutritionist.

Welcome my friends to the show that never ends

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

To say the Galway West count centre in Leisureland was an epic drama which made War And Peace and The Lord Of The Rings look like minimalist short stories is an understatement.

Local nurse awarded learning bursary

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

A staff nurse at Galway University Hospitals has been awarded a prestigious learning bursary.

Michelle McNamara received the honour from the Anna May Driscoll Foundation, an organisation set up to commemorate the pioneering work of the late Clare woman in leadership in the corporate and voluntary sectors.

Trial for man charged with stealing €25,000 from hospital shop

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

A man accused of robbing nearly €25,000 from a shop at University Hospital Galway has been sent forward for trial.

Sabastian Onyszk (30), with an address at 21 The Links, Knocknacarra, Galway, was brought in custody before Judge Mary Fahy at Galway District Court on Monday charged with robbing a shop, trading as Campbell’s Catering Ltd at the concourse of University Hospital Galway, of €24,963 cash on October 28, 2010, contrary to Section 14 of the Criminal Justice (theft and fraud) Act.

Late co-founder of Galway Irish Kidney Association praised for her dedication

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

A dedicated wife and mother, a businesswoman, an artist, and above all, a lady, these are the words used by friends and loved ones to describe Elizabeth Maloney, a co-founder of the Galway Branch of the Irish Kidney Association, who passed away a month ago.

Healthy birth directory to be launched next week

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

A healthy birth directory, a resource for expectant parents and women planning to get pregnant, will be launched in the city next week.

Pharmacy backs ‘kick smoking’ campaign

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

A local pharmacy is spearheading a drive to help smokers kick the habit.

‘And you can quote me on that’

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

“On a lot of ballots there was just an ‘X’ beside Catherine’s name and nothing else” - Catherine Connolly’s supporters discuss the fact that many of her voters just voted for her and her alone.

Learn how to train others with Train the Trainer

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

Lifelong learning and upskillIng of the Irish workforce is an imperative for our economy. As such, the availability of qualified and competent trainers/lecturers is of utmost importance to all of us.

To teach in the lifelong learning sector you must have certain attributes and a nationally recognised qualification. If you have the motivation to help others develop their skills as educators, facilitators, and teachers, and you are interested in a career in this sector, a FETAC Level 6 Train the Trainer course at Mid-West Management Training is your first step.

Excellence in nutrition education in the heart of Galway

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

There is an increasing awareness of the link between good nutrition and wellness; the evidence is mounting that disease can often be prevented, stabilised, or even reversed by changing how we eat. People are choosing to explore nutritional and lifestyle change as a first response to staying well. This can be a confusing experience, and with so many different stories out there people need guidance and expertise. As a result, the need for well qualified nutritional therapists working in a variety of healthcare settings is increasing.

New language school will help you to speak Spanish

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

Speak Spanish is a new language school in Galway that provides a wide range of Spanish language courses to students of various levels and ages.

GMIT culinary arts students win twenty four medals in national Panel of Chefs/Catex competition

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

GMIT Hotel School students have won an impressive 24 medals — eight gold, eight silver, and eight bronze — in the national Panel of Chefs CATEX competition, held in Dublin recently.

Boost your skillset with new FETAC courses in addiction, mental health, and languages

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

Mayo based The Learning Curve Institute, one of the west’s fastest expanding training and education providers, is now delivering a host of new FETAC accredited short term courses in Galway.

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