People urged to fight education cuts

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

Local Fine Gael senator and party spokesperson on education in the senate Fidelma Healy Eames is urging people to attend a meeting in the city tonight (Thursday) which will highlight what she terms the Government’s “cruel and callous” education cuts in Budget ‘09.

The public meeting, which will be held at the Salthill Hotel at 7.30pm, is being organised by the Oranmore senator and Fine Gael frontbench spokesperson for education, Brian Hayes, to protest against the Budget cuts which she says will impact “so gravely” on children’s futures.

City mourns businessman of ‘vision and personality’

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

Tributes poured in this week for the late city businessman George Herterich who died suddenly on Tuesday.

Ó Cuív and students have showdown

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

It was nothing like John Prescott v Craig Evans on the campaign trail of the 2001 British election, but a Government minister and a protester had something of a scuffle in NUIG on Tuesday night.

New Engineering degree has designs on innovation and invention

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

NUI Galway is to offer a new electronic engineering degree, via the CAO, called the BE. in engineering innovation – electronic. The new four-year course, with the option of a fifth year to achieve a masters, will deliver graduates with the skills and capabilities to start up their own company to design niche electronic products for world-wide markets.

Established companies will also benefit from the availability of a new type of electronic engineer who has the capability to stimulate and support innovation and growth in those organisations.

No junkets for city councillors next year

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

It is a sign of the extent of the recession we are in that City Hall management announced that they will not take any bonuses in 2009.

Go the extra miles for GOAL this Christmas

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

People in Galway city, Tuam, Ballinasloe and Gort will show their support for the charity GOAL during Christmas by running, walking or crawling the GOAL Mile.

City schools lead way in environmental programme

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

Galway city schools are leading the way in the Green Home programme. Gaelscoil Dara and St James’ National School - one of the first group of schools to participate in, and complete, the programme - are now proudly flying their Green Home flags above their schools.

Craft fair in An Spidéal

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

A craft fair will be held in Colaiste Chonnacht, An Spidéal on Sunday from 12 noon to 5pm.

Lay broadband while Tuam is dug up for sewerage — Connaughton

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

Dep Paul Connaughton has called for funding to be made available to install broadband infrastructure when the streets of Tuam are dug up for the town’s new €23 million sewerage scheme.

Future of Small Crane area to be decided tomorrow

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

A neighbourhood regeneration scheme for the Sea Road/Small Crane area, which would cost the city c€3.7 million, is due to be voted on tomorrow by the Galway City Council’s Planning Strategic Policy Committee.

City escapes the worst cuts as councillors come together for budget

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

It was expected to be the toughest budget inflicted on Galway city in more than 20 years, however, thanks to an unprecedented cross party effort by all 15 city councillors, Galway was spared the worst in City Hall’s first budget of this current recession.

Businesses breathe sigh of relief at minimalist rates increase

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

Galway business breathed a sigh of relief this week when it emerged that the commercial rates would only increase by one per cent instead of the three expected. The minimalist move was welcomed by IBEC West and the Galway Chamber of Commerce.

Call to extend working hours of UHG’s MRI scanner

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

Discussions are taking place between hospital unions nationally about extending the working hours of University Hospital Galway’s MRI scanner.

Conventional turnips at Christmas

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh brought a turnip into the RTE studio the other day and Gráinne Seoige got a little start. One of the gigs on the Seoige show involves a person coming in with mementoes that link them to significant things in their lives. And Micheál — the voice of the GAA and the ultimate Kerryman — arrived with a turnip. Why?

Everton academy coach Harris confirmed for Power Soccer

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

Power Soccer has confirmed the visit of Everton academy coach Paul Harris to Power Soccer School of Excellence in Galway over the weekend of January 2-4, 2009. Harris has been instrumental in developing young players into first-teamers at Goodison Park.

As a player Paul Harris was with the Crewe Alexandra Academy on their scholarship system and joined the coaching staff at Everton seven years ago. He specialises in the development of players between the ages of seven and 12. He has been involved in coaching the 13-16-year-old age groups against some of the most respected academies world wide, such as Ajax, Barcelona, and Manchester United.

Be dressed for the Dragon

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

Official Green Dragon merchandise is now on sale in advance of the Volvo Ocean Race arriving in Galway next May.

Council must make use of ‘vital government funding’ says Leahy

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

The Galway City Council can recruit a housing ethnic officer, an anti-social behaviour officer, and a caretaker for older tenants, as government money for such posts has been available since 2007.

Park and ride numbers ‘significantly up’ say City Hall

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

The numbers choosing to make use of the Galway City Council’s Christmas Park and Ride service is “significantly higher than this time last year,” according to research by City Hall.

Galway poets to take part in Greek-Irish literary symposium

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

Galway poets Kevin Higgins and Susan Millar DuMars will take part in a Greek-Irish Literary Symposium at the Melina Merkouri Theatre, Ilion, Athens, tomorrow.

Brave the cold and raise funds for Down’s Syndrome

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

A local charity is seeking people to take part in its annual Christmas morning swim which will take place at Blackrock on Christmas morning at 11am.

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