Selling Garda stations ‘an attack on rural Galway’ says Kitt

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

The sale of four Garda stations in Galway another blow to the local communities and is part of “a wider attack on rural Ireland” by the Government.

New traffic control measures for Newcastle

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

New traffic control measures have been implemented in Fairlands Park and Greenfields estates of Newcastle by the Galway City Council.

As west swelters, college releases local weather app for iPhone

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

Last year, NUI Galway released an Android weather app to keep Galwegians up-to-date on local weather and weather trends. Due to popular demand, the university has now released an iPhone version. The app development was carried out by Ronan Everiss, an NUI Galway Bachelor of Science in Information Technology graduate under the supervision of Dr Hugh Melvin.

Deputy replies to his scything in Grassroots

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

It is with some trepidation that politicians read the Grassroots column in the Galway Advertiser. Having escaped its wrath for the past six years, there was a sense of inevitability when my own political travails finally came into the firing line of the column here last week.

Summer sums — four-day maths summer camp for primary pupils

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

Next month, a group of student teachers at NUI Galway will hold a four-day maths summer camp for sixth class primary pupils. Those attending MATH (Making Awesome Things Happen) will have the opportunity to learn maths and social skills in preparation for the transition to second-level. Running from 19-22 August, students will experience a range of maths activities, such as pop math, introduction to triangles, the fun circle and more.

In previous years, those attending found the camp to be a great help in their transition to secondlevel, both through learning about maths and meeting new friends.

Bing shows off Ballynahinch lake to 12.7 million searchers

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

Microsoft search engine Bing is always on the lookout for inventive and interesting regional images to feature on the homepage, with the aim to encourage Britons to get out and see more of the great outdoors.

Film memorabilia auction to raise funds for arthouse cinema

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

The Galway Film Fleadh will host an auction of film memorabilia this Saturday to raise funds for the Solas Picture Palace arthouse cinema.

Contemporary classical concert one of the highlights of upcoming Fringe Festival

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

Five international musicians will perform at Galway City Museum as part of the “A sense of place; a place of sense” contemporary classical music concert and exhibition taking place on Saturday July 20 from 4 pm.

New app for Galway bus times and services

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

A new app has been launched which will allow people access bus times for bus services across Galway city and county and the rest of Ireland.

EU approves €2.6 million funding for Aran Island conservation

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

The European Commission has approved funding for 248 new projects under the LIFE+ programme, the EU's environment fund — including a €2.6 million project by the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to protect endangered habitats on the three Aran Islands.

IT and tourism - main types of jobs advertised online in Galway

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

The main types of jobs advertised online in Galway in the past three months were in IT, tourism, production and manufacturing.

Oranmore Railway Station to open this month

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

The Oranmore Railway Station is to open to passengers on Monday July 29 to serve the east of the city and county.

Stay safe in the sun

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

The HSE is warning that deaths in people aged 75 years and over can rise by up to 60 per cent more during hot spells.

Higgins welcomes 20 per cent drop in Galway road deaths

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

Jim Higgins MEP for Ireland North West and Ireland's Member of the European Parliament Transport Committee has welcomed new figures released by the RSA which show that the number of road deaths in the county has fallen by 20 per cent so far this year.

Sadly eight people have been killed on Galway's roads for the first six months of the year. This compares to 10 people who lost their lives in the same period last year. Speaking at his Constituency office in Mayo where MEP Higgins was reviewing the figures, he said "Gardai cannot be in all places at all times, and so I want to thank the public in Galway for their cooperation in reducing this figure. Motorists, pedestrians and cyclists all share the road, and all have their own part to play, so credit where credit is due."

Win a Mini in Cancer Care West raffle

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

The west of Ireland cancer charity Cancer Care West isoffering you the chance to win a 1982 vintage Mini Cooper Car, an original Rick Lewis painting and many more fantastic prizes for only €5.

Walsh demotion opens way for Naughton

Thu, Jul 04, 2013

Brian Walsh’s expulsion from the Fine Gael parliamentary party, and possible expulsion from the party proper, could pave the way for former Mayor Hildegarde Naughton to become the FG candidate in the city at the next General Election.

Dep Walsh, Fine Gael’s leading TD in Galway West, lost the party whip this week after voting against the Government’s Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill. It is understood party HQ has requested Dep Walsh to vacate his party office in Leinster House and he is also likely to be removed from the Oireachtas Transport Committee.

A welcome for the whistleblower

Thu, Jul 04, 2013

You could be forgiven for thinking the world has gone back 50 years — there are Kennedys all over Ireland, there are spies hiding out in Moscow and trying to fly to Havana, there are hurling strongholds like Waterford left in the football championship and to cap it all, the Rolling Stones are still giving concerts.

Check your tickets — two Galway players due €850,000 in unclaimed lottery winnings

Thu, Jul 04, 2013

A total of €850,000 is waiting to be claimed from the National Lottery’s Daily Million Plus and Lotto Plus 1 games. The winnings are from two tickets, both of which were bought in Galway in May.

Oranmore pupils urged to take part in Spanish exchange programme

Thu, Jul 04, 2013

Oranmore pupils interested in taking part in a Spanish student exchange programme are being urged to contact local Fine Gael politician Senator Fidelma Healy Eames.

Don’t weight Dads — Free eight-week course to help fathers and sons become healthy weights

Thu, Jul 04, 2013

Fathers and children are being invited to attend a free eight week course aimed at encouraging them to achieve a healthier weight and lifestyle.

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