City Hall praised for its Bóthar Uí Eithir/Forster Street bus lanes
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
The new bus lanes along Bóthar Uí Eithir and Forster Street have earned City Hall praise with bus drivers saying the lanes have led to greater efficiency during peak hours.
Read more ...Galway Volunteer Centre volunteers contributed €1.5m worth of hours
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
People who found volunteer work through Galway Volunteer Centre have contributed an estimated €1.5 million worth of volunteer hours in the city and county during the past four years.
Read more ...Boost of almost €10 million for regenerative medicine research
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
In a major boost for regenerative medicine research in Ireland, Minister for Enterprise, Trade, and Innovation, Batt O’Keeffe announced this week the funding of almost €10 million for the Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) at NUI Galway.
Read more ...Distinguished professor with background in learning disabiity services to speak at NUI, Galway
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
A distinguised professor with a background in learning disability services, who has produced several important research documents, will speak at NUI Galway tonight (Thursday).
Read more ...Four months suspended for assault on pregnant woman
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
A heavily pregnant woman was left extremely distressed when a can of cider burst and sprayed all over her before a man in an agitated state followed her into a shop, the Galway District Court heard.
Read more ...WDC campaign to find the ‘7 Wonders of the West’
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
LookWest.ie, the Western Development Commission’s (WDC) online guide to living, working, and doing business in the western region, has launched a campaign to find the ‘7 Wonders of the West'.
Read more ...Ballybane man gets three months for unlawful possession of car
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
A Ballybane man will have to serve an extra three months in jail for trying to hot wire a car and take unlawful possession of it.
Read more ...US market research firm to create fifty jobs in Galway
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
A leading US market research firm is to create 50 new jobs in Galway over the next five years, according to Minister for Enterprise, Trade, and Innovation, Batt O’Keeffe who made the announcement on Monday.
Read more ...Galway premiere for The King and I
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
The 9 Arch Musical Society is to perform the Galway premiere of The King and I at St Mary’s auditorium from Nov 17 to 20.
This is the first time that St Mary’s has opened its spectacular facilities to a local music society and is a very exciting venture for the college as it approaches its centenary.
Read more ...Have you old photographs of the Pádraic Ó Conaire statue?
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
The Galway City Museum is asking the public to submit their old photographs taken with the statue of Pádraic Ó Conaire in Eyre Square.
Read more ...What if the Irish had not emigrated?
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
Irish emigrants have made major contributions to Canadian, Argentinean, American, British, and Australian life, but what might the world have missed out on if the Irish had not emigrated?
Read more ...TG4 to broadcast Mick Lally special
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
The life and work of the late, great Mick Lally will be celebrated on TG4’s primetime arts series Imeall tonight at 10pm and will be repeated on Tuesday at 8pm.
Read more ...Music and maps in the spotlight at Coole
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
The popular Winter Cultural Programme continues at Coole Park this week with an evening of traditional music with Charlie Harris and Friends today (Thursday) from 8pm to 9pm.
Read more ...Protect recreational land in Knocknacarra and Rahoon says Connolly
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
Land reserved for recreational purposes and an access road to Colaiste na Coiribe must be left out of a proposal to hand back residentially zoned land in Knocknacarra/Rahoon to a central body.
Read more ...Pre-pregnancy care is key to better pregnancy outcomes for women with diabetes
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
The Diabetes Service at Galway University Hospitals will mark World Diabetes Day on Sunday November 14 by raising awareness of its pre-pregnancy diabetes care programme.
Read more ...Grealish criticises OPW for lack of progress on flood works
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
People in the Lisheenavalla, Caherlea, Claregalway, Montaigh, and Carnmore areas have waited too long for flood alleviation measures and works must start now.
Read more ...New all-inclusive wedding packages at the Connemara Coast Hotel
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
Your wedding day is the most important and memorable day of your life. When considering your dream wedding location within Galway there a number of beautiful venues to choose from, none more so than the spectacular Connemara Coast Hotel, located just t20/30 minutes from Galway city centre.
The hotel has recently launched a collection of all-inclusive wedding packages appropriately named after the islands which can be seen in the distance from the hotel’s private ballroom. These all-inclusive wedding packages ensure that nothing is overlooked for the bride and groom on their special day and offer incredible value for money.
Read more ...Foróige course shows Co Galway youth importance of farm safety
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
Learning to operate and run farm machinery properly and safely is an important part of life for young people in rural areas, and last weekend saw Foróige provide just such skills to Gort youths.
Read more ...Róisín Dubh and Town Hall up for venue awards
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
The Róisín Dubh and the Town Hall Theatre have both been shortlisted for the 2010 IMRO National Live Music Venue of the Year Award.
Read more ...Clayton Hotel wedding showcase next weekend
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
The Clayton Hotel is opening its doors to anyone who is engaged or looking for the perfect wedding venue to ‘Try Before You Buy’ with the Clayton Wedding Showcase, taking place on Sunday next November 14, from 2-6pm.
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