Connolly and college staff urge trade unions not to accept Croke Park deal
Thu, May 06, 2010
Trade unions and workers have no reason to support the Croke Park deal on public service pay and reform as it will “copper-fasten pay cuts” and lead to a pay freeze and lower living standards.
Read more ...Ó Brolcháin criticises City Hall over Ó Conaire statue claims
Thu, May 06, 2010
City Hall has been accused of “pleading the poor mouth” for stating it does not have enough money for a replica statue of Padraic Ó Conaire in Eyre Square.
Read more ...Passenger support for new Limerick-Galway line ‘exceeds expectations’
Thu, May 06, 2010
Passenger numbers for the newly reopened €106.5 million Limerick-Galway line have ‘exceeded expectations’ according to new figures released by Irish Rail this week.
Read more ...Screenwest.ie calls for actors
Thu, May 06, 2010
The Galway Film Centre now calls on all professional actors and actresses based in the west to contact it for inclusion in the new database section on its website Screenwest.ie
Read more ...Exclusive vocal masterclasses with leading Irish soprano
Thu, May 06, 2010
The Galway Music Residency is seeking applications from vocalists to participate in an exclusive masterclass with leading Irish soprano Deirdre Moynihan on June 2.
The vocal masterclasses will take place in the Aula Maxima at NUI, Galway and each participant will have a 30 minute lesson. Only 10 spots are available and the closing date for applications is May 18. The event is subsidised by The Galway Music Residency and there is a fee of €20 per student.
Read more ...Galway volunteers help rebuild lives in Haiti
Thu, May 06, 2010
A strong Galway contingent of enterprising volunteers travelled to Haiti this week with Irish charity Haven, and were among the impressive group of 297 who constructed 63 houses, a community/training centre and a playground in the earthquake-ravaged area of Gonaives.
Read more ...Dignity comes to Galway
Thu, May 06, 2010
A new venue catering to Galway’s gay community will open its doors in Shop Street tomorrow (Friday).
Dignity Bar was first established in Waterford in July 2008. Dignity provides a safe place in stylish surroundings where people can let their hair down and party into the small hours.
Read more ...Ireland’s only computer museum exhibition opens in NUIG
Thu, May 06, 2010
An exhibition dedicated to the development of computer technology, video games, and communications opened this week at NUI Galway.
Read more ...Connolly raises concerns over Millar’s Lane development
Thu, May 06, 2010
Traffic congestion is making it hard for Rahoon Road residents to exit and enter their estates, so allowing another new entrance/exit onto the road at Millar’s Lane would be dangerous.
This is the view of Independent councillor Catherine Connolly, who has submitted a formal observation to An Bord Pleanála against the proposed development at Millar’s Lane, Rahoon.
Read more ...Rugby legend Flannery helps charity
Thu, May 06, 2010
People can be in with a chance to win an Ireland rugby jersey and help a charity which works for the betterment of children trapped in the sex industry by taking part in the unique online raffle being run in Galway.
Read more ...Walsh wants Pride of Place nomination for Mervue
Thu, May 06, 2010
Mervue deserves to be nominated in this years Pride of Place in recognition of the community based groups which “work tirelessly to make Mervue a great place to live”.
Read more ...A barrel of fun at the museum
Thu, May 06, 2010
A barrel organ concert from the Breton group Roselyne et son Homme takes place at the Galway City Museum on Monday May 10.
Read more ...Offenders caught on CCTV at Western Distributor Road bottle bank
Thu, May 06, 2010
The new CCTV at the bottle bank on the Western Distributor Road is proving a success with six offenders caught dumping illegally on Tuesday.
Read more ...Top Irish business woman to address BPW lunch
Thu, May 06, 2010
The head of a national directory enquiry company will be the guest speaker at the Galway Business and Professional Women’s summer lunch on Friday May 21 at The Ardilaun.
Read more ...Pedestrian and cycle markings from Browne to Morris roundabouts
Thu, May 06, 2010
Proper and distinctive markings have been placed on the footpaths and cycle lanes from the Browne Roundabout at Corrib Park to the Morris Roundabout at the Tuam Road.
Read more ...Get creative at the Galway Arts Centre
Thu, May 06, 2010
Get creative this summer with classes in lifedrawing, photography, acting, etc, at the Galway Arts Centre.
Read more ...Spanish and Irish poetry on Inishbofin
Thu, May 06, 2010
The Spanish poet Miguel Hernández will be celebrated at a reading on Inishbofin as part of the island’s arts festival, which takes place this weekend.
John Liddy, an Irish poet who has lived in Madrid for many years, will read in the Inishbofin Library this Saturday at 5pm. As well as his own poems, Liddy will also read poems by Miguel Hernández, one of the most significant Spanish poets of the 20th century.
Read more ...Community delighted with new Knocknacarra school
Thu, May 06, 2010
A new city primary school, which received funding of €3.9 million from the Department of Education, was opened by Minister Eamon O’Cuiv recently.
Read more ...Learn to care for baby and you at Bump and Beyond
Thu, May 06, 2010
Are you a mum-to-be or a parent with a brand new baby? Are you looking for ideas on how to maximise your time and help you de-stress and unwind? Then why not head to a special event at The Ardilaun Hotel this Sunday.
Read more ...Major business coaching conference for Galway
Thu, May 06, 2010
The fifth Annual Coaches Training Conference of Coach Institute of Ireland, the largest annual coaching event in Ireland, will be hosted in Galway from late next week.
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