Visitor restrictions at UHG due to suspected winter vomiting bug

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

Visiting restrictions are in operation at University Hospital Galway and at Aras Mhic Dara community nursing unit in Carraroe due to a number of suspected cases of the winter vomiting bug (norovirus).

Another fairy story

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

While walking down the street one day, a Government Minister we'll just call ‘Himself’, is tragically hit by a truck and dies. His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St Peter at the entrance. Welcome to Heaven, says Peter. Before we let you in I must explain that there appears to be a little problem. We seldom see any member of your party much less a minister around these parts, so we're not sure what to do with you.

No problem just let me in said Himself. Well I'd like to but I have orders from God said Peter. What we'll do is have you spend one day in Hell and one in Heaven. Then you can choose where to spend eternity. Well I've made up my mind. I want to be in Heaven I have gotten rather used to the good life and want to keep it that way said himself.

Government paying €450,000 for inaccurate on-line history lessons

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

The Government is paying out €450,000 a year to Encyclopedia Britannica and World Book for schools to access online material which contains farcical inaccuracies about the Irish Civil War, according to Fine Gael Seanad Education Spokesperson, Fidelma Healy Eames.

Galway storyteller brings Irish stories to the English

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

Galway storyteller Clare Muireann Murphy will perform her new show On The Heels Of The Hound in the Unicorn Children’s Theatre in London this month.

Celebrate Mardi Gras in Kinvara

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

The Mardi Gras celebrations before the start of Lent may be most associated with New Orleans, Rio de Janeiro, and Quebec City, but Kinvara will be throwing its own Mardi Gras party as well.

East meets West in traditional music-thon

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

If you are a follower of traditional Irish music, then this is an event not to be missed. Brainchild of well-known local traditional musician Richard Murray, this will be the first such event of its kind in Galway. Richard has enlisted the support of his friends and colleagues along the western seaboard and beyond to run a charity event, playing traditional music continuously for one full day in Galway hostelry, Tí Coilí, on Mainguard Street. Starting at 11am on Saturday Feb 13 the event will run until close on that night.

Interest in allotments must be ‘capitalised on’ says Connolly

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

More than 150 people from all over the city had already put their names down for an allotment and the Galway City Council must capitalise on this “extraordinary interest”.

New monthly trad music session for children and teenagers

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

Áras na nGael in Dominick Street will host a new monthly traditional music session for children and teenagers, hosted by fiddle player and teacher Anna Falkenau.

Learning how to treat children with behavioural disorders

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

An information evening on advances in the treatment of children with learning, behavioural, developmental and emotional disorders will be held at Ballybane Enterprise Centre on Monday February 8 at 8pm.

Cuddy demands Gormley ‘strengthen planning enforcement rules’

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

Breaches of planning law occur too often and then it takes too long before the local authorities can do something about it and this state of affairs needs to change.

Final countdown to Safety Direct Galway Rally

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

Final preparations are underway for this weekend’s Safety Direct Galway International Rally. The event, which is the first round of the Citroen Irish Tarmac Rally Championship, kicks off on Friday evening with a ceremonial start in Oranmore village.

Three quarters of Galway women consider themselves overweight

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

Three out of four local women consider themselves to be overweight, according to a survey conducted by a Galway based company.

The study commissioned by Slender Xcellerate, a natural weight loss range from natural healthcare company Lifes2good, also reveals that only 25 per cent believe they are the perfect weight.

How public are Galway’s public spaces?

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

Do public spaces really provide space for people to enjoy the city, to relax, to meet, and to hold events, or are such places not living up to their full potential?

City dentist honoured for his sensitivity

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

A city based dentist has been awarded a special honour which recognises excellence in dental care.

Galway Bay Hotel wins prestigious Optimus Award of Excellence

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

The Galway Bay Hotel was awarded with ‘Optimus Award of Excellence' at a ceremony in The Galway Bay Hotel last week.

Using the Optimus Business Excellence Model (derived from the European Foundation for Quality Management) as a framework, Optimus Business Excellence helps companies to measure their position on the route to excellence, identify where improvements could be made and develop innovative solutions.

Remembering the late Michael O’Farrell, Whitestrand

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

A handsome young Michael O’Farrell got his big break when as an accountant with Geoghegan’s of Dublin, he was sent down to Galway to audit the books of Thos McDonogh and Sons.

Lack of council staff is hurting the public, says McCormack

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

The embargo preventing local authorities from recruiting staff is having a serious effect on the public, as it is preventing many elderly people from getting essential repairs to their homes.

Public lecture on life in a 19th century Irish farmhouse

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

What were Irish farmhouses like in the 19th century? Did they differ in different parts of the country? How did people decorate them? What do they tell us of life in those days?

Hi-def for high-flying TV production company Abú Media

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

Independent Television Company Abú Media, which was set up 10 years ago by Pierce Boyce and sisters Eileen & Bríd Seoighe, has recently embarked on a new expansion plan bucking the trend in the current recession.

Michael D to speak on his life and work in NUIG

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

Michael D Higgins, the Galway Labour TD and one of the most prominent figures in Irish politics, will give a public interview in NUI, Galway next week.

The event, entitled Michael D Higgins - The Life, Times and Works, takes place in The O'Flaherty Theatre, main concourse, NUIG, on Friday February 12 at 7.30pm and will see Dep Higgins interviewed by The Irish Times’ Harry McGee.

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