New primary school to open in Doughiska in September

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

A temporary school for the primary school for the Doughiska, Roscam, and Ardaun area is to open in September as parents and pupils wait for the main building to be completed.

You never gave light rail a chance — GLUAS backers lash City Hall

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

The GLUAS light rail system was “never given a real chance” by City Hall or its transport feasibility study, but it remains a valid option for Galway city and is nowhere near as expensive as is being alleged.

Six companies shortlisted for Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh award

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Six companies have been shortlisted for the final of the Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh, an award which acknowledges businesses which actively promote and utilise the Irish langauge.

High Court hearing told that AIB lost confidence in Galway businessman

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

The High Court heard yesterday (Wednesday) how Anglo Irish Bank has irretrievably lost confidence in the Galway businessman John Sweeney, who is currently fighting to save his many businesses.

Toddler rescued from drain taken off critical list

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

A toddler who fell into a drain of water at a temporary halting site in Galway last week has been taken off the critical list.

New dance activities for teenagers in Galway

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Health Promotion Services, HSE West, and the Galway City Sports Partnership have teamed up with ‘Ace High Cheerleaders’ to provide 20 teenage boys and girls with the opportunity to get involved in a unique and rewarding discipline free of charge.

Another high-speed boat race adds to Galway’s growing Volvo legacy

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Galway is gearing up to celebrate another legacy of the Volvo Ocean Race stopover in June.

Cois Cladaigh perform in FC Schalke’s stadium

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

FC Schalke 04 are one of the most popular football clubs in Germany, but on June 5 their stadium will not be hosting a match, but performances by choirs, including Galway’s Cois Cladaigh.

Essen in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of western Germany has been chosen as the European City of Culture 2010. To mark the occasion, a special feast day, entitled Sing! Day of Song will be held on Saturday June 5.

City vice-principal invited to attend world summit on innovation in education

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

The deputy principal of a city secondary school has been invited to attend a prestigious world summit on innovation in education in San Francisco later this month.

Mervue Utd to mark half century with new stand

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Mervue United FC will celebrate its 50th anniversary in September but it received an early birthday present when the Galway City Council granted permission for it to build a new seated stand.

At Monday’s city council meeting, councillors were asked to approve the development of a seated stand with capacity for 305 people at the Mervue United grounds in Mervue.

Connolly accuses other councillors of doing a ‘U turn’ on housing

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

No penalties will be taken against anyone who accepts a house in the new scheme from the Galway City Council and Clúid and it will not result in these tenants having to come off the waiting list.

County council receives major grant for roadworks

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

A total of €205,000 is to be spent for repair and maintenance work on roads throughout the county under the Early Start Programme for 2010.

Former VFI president and politician was ‘like a God’ in Tuam, indecent assault trial hears

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

A Galway man who allegedly sexually abused a boy in the seventies “was like a god” in his home town, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court has heard.

Oughterard grandmother ‘lived the high life’ after defrauding her boyfriend’s company

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

A grandmother who defrauded her lover’s company of €77,000 after she was appointed as financial controller has been given a suspended sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Tommy Tiernan to launch Loose Lips in Galway

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Comedian Tommy Tiernan and performance poet Mags Treanor will launch Galway’s first ‘Story Slam’ event Loose Lips in the Róisín Dubh on Wednesday February 24.

New classrooms for Gort Community School

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Gort Community School is to get three new classrooms and changing rooms following approval for funding for the works from the Department of Education.

Enjoy a taste of Brazil by the docks

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Samba rhythm and colours will hit Bar No8 on Monday from 8pm when the Atlantic Language Galway hosts a Brazilian ‘Carnaval’.

New hospital consultants for Ballinasloe

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Two new consultants have joined the team at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe. Dr Niall Gough is a consultant radiologist while Mr Brendan Harding is a general surgeon with a special interest in gastrointestinal surgery.

New employment studies course for lone parents

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Galway City Partnership in collaboration with Blueprint Coaching and Training has developed a new part-time morning course titled Employment Studies Course commencing on March 10. This course is aimed at lone parents and is ideally suited to individuals who began a third level course but were unable to complete it due to family commitments and are now considering further studies, getting back into the workplace, or self employment. Blueprint Coaching and Training provides an extensive range of programmes and services to enhance personal development in the areas of career, motivation, life, and business development.

“This course is tailor made for individuals who need to overcome obstacles so as to look positively to the future, and to provide motivation and confidence to make a plan for the future,” said Evelyn Cormican of Blueprint Coaching and Training.