Galway school leavers with disabilities left in limbo due to funding cuts

Thu, Aug 29, 2013

Concerned parents of school leavers with disabilities are urging local politicians to support their call for the reversal of a Government decision to cut services for these “vulnerable” children.

More than one third of burglars use closed window

Thu, Aug 29, 2013

A new AA survey has revealed of Galway respondants 14 per cent have been the victims of burglaries in the last six, or more, years, and that 35.4 per cent said access was gained through a closed window.

After two decades, Knocknacarra Community Centre finally opens its doors

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

After 18 years of waiting, debating, planning, and construction, the doors of the new €3 million community centre at Knocknacarra will be open to the public today, Thursday August 22, providing an opportunity to discover first hand the benefits and potential of this local facility.

At last, a team and a cause for all on the Dyke Road

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

For those of us for whom Friday nights were irrevocably changed when top flight football left Terryland, there will always be a memory of the cups of Bovril and the smell of wintergreenand the smack of leather on a hardened hip in the days before the Dyke Road venue became one of the best football stadiums in the country. Back then with the pitch facing a different alignment, the cold breeze coming in off the Corrib on those winter’s days hardened many a memory in the minds of football fans across not just the city and county, but beyond. Back then when the man after whom the ground is now named marshalled the centre of the pitch, when the Bovril in your cup rippled with every thundering tackle from Miko Nolan, when Kevin Cassidy ran Mario Kempes-style through the hearts of many a defence, when Philip Fay and Carl Humphries threaded the ball down the sidelines like needles in the hands of a seasoned seamstress, they created a sort of magic for every youngster in the ground. And later when Ricky and Jumbo and Donie et al carried that magic to Glenina and back, there was a feeling that no matter the result, you never went home feeling cheated from a day out at Terryland.

CAO offers show commerce and science popular with students

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Now that the jubilation of the Leaving Certificate results has started to calm down, it is time this week for students across Galway to find out what their next academic step will be with the first round of CAO offers being released on Monday.

Junior Chamber to host Now ACT’s What I Call Music fundraising night

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

With the professional help of Sean Rowland of MusicMaster.ie, Junior Chamber International Galway (JCI Galway) and ACT for Meningitis are hosting a night of variety entertainment which will take place on Friday September 20 2013 at 8pm at the Galway Bay Hotel.

The glitzy event, aptly named Now ACTS’s what I call Music includes celebrity guest MC Dave O’Connor and promises a wide range of music, dance and general entertainment from Galway based groups and artists such as the Galway Cathedral Gospel Choir, Regina Rogers Ballet School, Mystic Force Irish Dancers, Sara O’Kane a Galway based global singer and DJ, singer and flutist Suzanne O’Brien, award winning local singer-songwriter Johnny Garvey and the NUIG Staff Choir.

Connacht Rugby announces new nutrition partner

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Connacht Rugby and sports nutrition brand Kinetica have joined forces in a new partnership.

Hogan approves signing of Clifden Sewerage Scheme contracts

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

The development of the Clifden Sewerage Scheme has taken a significant step forward this week after Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan, gave the Galway County Council the go-ahead to sign contracts with successful tenderers ensuring that this vitally important project will commence as soon as possible.

Deputy Mayor of County Galway Cllr Eileen Mannion welcomed the decision by Minister Hogan stating that the project is a “great infrastructural development for the town of Clifden, as it will upgrade the network and upgrade and increase the treatment capacity of Clifden Wastewater Treatment Plant.

USI and NUIG Students’ Union launches guide to student life

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Thousands of guides are to be distributed to students across Ireland to help them manage their money effectively, know their rights and settle into college life.

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) launched a new Guide to Student Life at NUI Galway on Tuesday, with support from the PRTB (Private Residential Tenancies Board).

Life was like a box of chocolates for Limerick minors as Forrest Gump roared on Galway minors

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Galway’s minor hurlers may have benefited from the malfunction of Hawkeye in Croke Park last Sunday, but unknown to the team and squad, they were being roared on to success by one of the biggest names in world cinema.

Corp agus Anam looking for extras for second season

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

TG4’s award winning series Corp agus Anam is returning to Galway to film a second series and is currently looking for extras.

Casting will take place at Aras na nGael, Dominick Street, on Friday August 30 from 12pm to 6pm, looking for men and women over 18 years of age.

Ardrahan man becomes Galway FBD young farmer of the Year finalist

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

The Galway FBD Young Farmer of the Year county finalist has been announced as Gerald Harney from Ardrahan, County Galway.

First Galwayman to climb Everest to talk at Jigsaw Galway

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

The first Galwayman to summit Mount Everest, Peter O’Connell, is giving a public lecture on his successful journey of the world’s highest mountain this evening from 7pm to 8pm in the Jigsaw Galway building on Fairgreen Rd.

Walsh pays tribute to Fine Gael councillor Jarlath McDonagh

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Galway West TD Brian Walsh has paid tribute to Fine Gael Cllr Jarlath McDonagh following his announcement that he will retire from politics at next year’s local elections.

Clarinbridge to hold its popular market day

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

The picturesque village of Clarinbridge takes its annual step back in time on Saturday September 7 when it will once again hold its hugely popular Market Day.

President Higgins named as Console patron

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

President Michael D Higgins has been named as the patron of the national suicide prevention and bereavement charity Console which has a full-time base in Galway.

Women who receive midwife care throughout their pregnancy and birth have better outcomes

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Maternity care that involves a midwife as the main care provider leads to better outcomes for most women, according to a systematic review published in The Cochrane Library.

Upgrade Kinvara campervan park to end parking says Senator Higgins

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

The Kinvara campervan park is due to get a much awaited upgrade after the owners have been granted planning permission for a new wastewater system.

Riverdance composer Bill Whelan launches 36th Clifden Arts Festival programme

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Renowned Irish musician, composer, producer and arranger Bill Whelan officially launched the programme of events for the 36th Clifden Community Arts Festival on Monday August 19 at the Clifden Station House Theatre.

Specsy time for Tuam woman

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Earlier this year Specsavers staff from all across Ireland launched a search to discover the nation’s most fabulous specs wearer, and from the thousands of entries received a Tuam woman was selected as one of the finalists.

Roseanne Melia (22) of Tuam in Co Galway was selected as a finalist in the 16 to 24 category. The 2013 Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition saw a total of eight finalists across four age categories make it all the way to the final. The age categories were 16 to 24, 25 to 39, 40 to 59, and 60 plus.

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