Future of rural post offices requires a holistic approach says Deputy Keaveney

Thu, May 09, 2013

In a response to recent revelations indicating that up to 400 rural post offices could be facing closure, Deputy Colm Keaveney has remarked that closing these local services could prove detrimental for social and environmental costs. "It is critical that in dealing with our current fiscal difficulties that we remember that the calculation of the cost of any reforms must include external factors such as social or environmental costs. In this case, rural post offices form a vital part in our rural communities and the calculation of the savings from any reform must take the social costs of the closure of post offices into account.”

MEP Marian Harkin approves missing children’s hotline

Thu, May 09, 2013

Independent MEP Marian Harkin voiced her welcoming of the imminent arrival to Ireland of a dedicated, EU-wide 24/7 missing children's hotline, and called on all relevant national and local authorities to "spread public awareness of this important service".

Galway Regatta turns one hundred and thirty next month

Thu, May 09, 2013

This year’s Galway Regatta will take place on Sunday June 16 at the NUIG grounds at Dangan.

Galway’s oldest rowing regatta, this year it celebrates its 130th anniversary, and once again entries from all four provinces with many of the top rowing clubs in Ireland are expected to compete.

Major strategy to make county more walking and cycling friendly

Thu, May 09, 2013

A major strategy to significantly improve road safety for pedestrians and cyclists thereby encouraging more people to walk and cycle to work, college, and school, as well as boosting tourism and raising public awareness about its benefits, is currently being redrafted by Galway County Council with the view of seeking funding for a number of projects throughout the county.

Ó Cuív demands additional resources to address fodder crisis

Thu, May 09, 2013

Despite fodder being transported into Ireland from Britain and France, the fodder transport scheme must be extended for as long as it is required as the crisis continues to hit farmers hard.

St Anthony's and Claddagh Credit Union quiz

Thu, May 09, 2013

St Anthony's and Claddagh Credit Union are holding their Annual Table Quiz in aid of St Bernadette’s Children Unit, UHG, at 8pm on Thursday May 9 in Monroe's Pub.

High rates of fraud, counterfeit, and animal welfare incidents in Galway, says CSO crime stats

Thu, May 09, 2013

Galway had some of the highest recorded incidents of fraud, forgery, false imprisonment offences as well as counterfeit and incidents of importation/control/welfare of animals for a two year period, according to the Garda Recorded Crime Statistics released recently by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

The report released last week by the CSO showed that during 2010 and 2011 Galway maintained the second place slot (outside of the Dublin Metropolitan Region) for the number of incidents of recorded fraud, forgery, and false imprisonment offences. In 2010, there were 178 incidents, with a detection rate of 55.6 per cent and 62 court proceedings - Limerick had higher incidences with 180 reported. In 2011, the number of recorded incident increased to 204, with a detection rate of 46.6 per cent and 51 court proceedings - this time it was Cork city that had higher with 225 reported.

Former advisor to Hugo Chavez to give public lecture in Galway

Thu, May 09, 2013

Professor James Petras, a senior political analyst and adviser on Latin American affairs in the US, and a former advisor to Hugo Chavez, is to speak in Galway.

Mayor launches new employment website

Thu, May 09, 2013

A new website aimed at encouraging business people in towns and cities across Galway and Ireland, to promote job and employment opportunities, has been launched.

Occupy Galway to return to Eyre Square

Thu, May 09, 2013

One year on from the dismantlement of the Occupy Galway camp in Eyre Square by the Gardaí and the Galway City Council, the Occupy movement will return to the city centre site.

On Thursday May 16 from 12 midday, Occupy Galway will stage ‘Re-Occupy Eyre Square’, a day of music, workshops, food, and informative talks exploring the themes ‘Has anything gotten any better?’ and ‘What can we do to affect constructive change?’

Titans trip to Canada table quiz

Thu, May 09, 2013

Late June will see 12 Titans made up of teenage Boys and Girls depart for Toronto, Canada to take part in a high quality basketball camp at Point Guard College.

Not only will these players learn more about the game but also more about what it takes to succeed and lead in sport and life.

Ireland’s first food economusee opens at The Connemara Smokehouse

Thu, May 09, 2013

Ireland’s first food economusee has just been launched at The Connemara Smokehouse in Aillebrack, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway by the Mayor of Galway, Councillor Tom Welby. An economuseeis an artisan business that opens its doors to the public to provide a learning and interpretive experience for visitors.

NUI Galway nominated among the world’s top universities

Thu, May 09, 2013

Academics and employers gathered to announce the world’s top universities in 30 individual disciplines as part of the 2013 QS World University Rankings by Subject. And NUI Galway, along with eight other Irish institutions appeared on the list of the world’s top 200 universities. And considering that some 678 third level education facilities were ranked in total, Galway’s overall positioning should boost its credentials as a university worth attending.

County festivals to receive Arts Council funding

Thu, May 09, 2013

Six County Galway festivals have received a total of €19,500 under the Arts Council’s Festivals and Events scheme, aimed at events which might find it difficult to take place without support.

Applications closing for local festivals grants

Thu, May 09, 2013

Applications for the Galway City Council’s Local Community Festivals Grant must be received by tomorrow as after that they will no longer be accepted.

Carraig Donn tea party for Alzheimer’s today

Thu, May 09, 2013

Everyone is welcome to attend the tea party being held today (Thursday) in Carraig Donn, Corrib Shopping Centre.

Galway’s homeless are homeless longer than they should be, says COPE

Thu, May 02, 2013

Many people in Galway city are ending up homeless for much longer than they need to be, according to COPE Galway, which is calling on the Department of Social Protection to urgently address these shortcomings of the Rent Supplement system by increasing cap levels, simplifying the application process, and allowing social protection officers to have discretionary powers to respond to exceptional circumstances that may arise.

Time to start preparing for election — your council needs you

Thu, May 02, 2013

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen and welcome aboard this afternoon’s flight to the Pig’s Back. Our journey time will be approximately 52 weeks and although there will not be any in-flight service along the way, you can rest assured that as soon as you reach the Pig’s Back, you will be very well catered for.

Protesters voice their opposition to property tax at Galway’s Revenue and dole offices

Thu, May 02, 2013

Protesters held demonstrations at offices of the Department of Social Protection and Revenue Commissioners in Galway yesterday to voice their opposition to the Local Property Tax.

Laughter is the best medicine as Galway prepares for first Laughter Championship

Thu, May 02, 2013

This year marks the inaugural year for Ireland’s Laughter Championship. NUI Galway student Siobhan Kavanagh is hoping to cure the Irish people of stress through the natural remedy of laughter as she conducts this charity event in aid of Jigsaw in the Harbour Hotel this Sunday May 5.

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