People seeking emergency accommodation in Galway rises by 15 per cent

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

People seeking emergency accommodation in Galway rose by 15 per cent towards the end of last year, while 84 per cent of properties available to rent in Galway city are priced beyond the reach of citizens relying on State housing payments.

He bangs the drums

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

He is only 25, and already he has recorded five albums and two EPs, with five different bands; established himself as one of the busiest and hardest working musicians in Galway city; and in the last 12 months set up his own business, creating customised drumkits.

Parkmore traffic chaos and the need for wider planning reform in Galway

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

Insider recalls a recent decision of An Bord Pleanala, where it reversed the Galway County Council's grant of permission for a new access link road and junction at the IDA's Parkmore West Business Park.

Galway volunteers provide refugees with coding skills for a better future

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

The Middle East has experienced unimaginable devastation since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. As in all wars, civilians are the innocent victims. In what was once one of the most modern countries in the region, it is estimated that 470,000 inhabitants have died since 2011, over 7.6 millions are internally displaced within Syria and over five million were forced to leave.

Whilst approximately one million are in Europe, most are living in the neighbouring countries of Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey. In spite of the severe strain on their societies and economies, these host nations have responded with amazing generosity and friendship.

Have you entered Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh yet?

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

Gaillimh le Gaeilge is calling on businesses and organisations to seize the opportunity and put their names forward for Gradam 2017. Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh in association with the Galway Advertiser and with support from the Galway Chamber is now open for nominations.

A funded convention bureau in Galway will generate a million a month

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

It really seems to be a no-brainer. Galway is being left behind in attracting convention and conference business to the west, because of the lack of a funded convention bureau in the city.

Work continues in Galway to secure high quality water supplies for more than 14,000 people

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

Five water supplies in Co Galway have been removed from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) latest Remedial Action List (RAL) which was published this week.

Celebrate the arrival of spring in Merlin Woods this weekend

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

Friends of Merlin Woods will hold an event in the woods this Saturday at 11am to mark Imbolc/St Brigid’s Day.

GRETB Training Centre now offering instrumentation and welding courses

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

The GRETB Training Centre, Mervue Business Park, Galway, is running two excellent courses in welding (arc and oxy-acetylene) and instrumentation upskilling.

Mindful self-compassion training

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

Our mental attitudes, beliefs, and expectations can have a big influence on whether we thrive and prosper or stagnate and decline. Rick Hanson, an eminent neuropsychologist, describes how the brain has a negativity bias designed to keep us safe rather than happy. He says that this makes our brain like Velcro for bad experience and Teflon for good experience. An example of this negativity can be seen in how we often relate to ourselves with harsh attitudes of self-criticism. But a harsh self-critical inner voice can undermine our self-confidence and self- esteem and lead to feelings of guilt and shame that undermine our mental wellbeing. This often results in higher levels of stress, anxiety, and low mood.

QQI Level 5 and 6 bookkeeping and payroll awards

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

GPA Solutions is delivering its successful QQI level 5 and 6 payroll and bookkeeping awards this spring.

Summer art workshops in Galway Technical Institute

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

A number of one day workshops in art and design will be open to adults from beginners level in GTI from June 9 to June 18.

Manage your business finances and marketing and get your business to stand out from the crowd

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

The Local Enterprise Office Galway, which is responsible for fostering business startups and developing existing micro and small businesses, has launched its new spring schedule of training courses. These business focused workshops are starting on February 21 and will offer one-day workshops across a range of areas in marketing your business and managing your business finances.

Head of enterprise, Local Enterprise Office Galway, Breda Fox, said: “All of the workshops provide essential information and skills required by business startups and existing businesses to run their business and to understand what they need to do to run their day to day operations effectively, maintaining customers, and grow sales.”

Gain an internationally recognised qualification in make-up artistry

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

The International School of Make-up Artistry has been in business for more than 25 years, specialising in make-up artistry courses, from beginners to advanced levels, and is constantly updating with cosmetic products and fashion trends. The college offers a variety of full time and part time options.

Life after politics — no regrets as former senator takes up the mantle for Irish retail

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

It was Arsene Wenger who is credited with saying that the life of a football manager is like living on a volcano, in that any day may be your last. The same can be said of political life, even if the volcanic eruption is slightly more regularised and comes at a time of expectation, not suddenly erupting, Pompeii-like.

Kirwan Roundabout Improvement Scheme to move to assessment stage after public consultation

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

After last Wednesday’s non-statutory public consultation at the Ballinfoile Community Centre, the N6 Kirwan Roundabout Improvement Scheme will move on to the assessment stage.

NUI Galway announces 2017 Alumni Award winners

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

NUI Galway has announced the winners of the 2017 Alumni Awards to be presented at the 17th annual Alumni Awards gala banquet on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in the Bailey Allen Hall located in Áras na Mac Léinn on campus.

The Alumni Awards recognise individual excellence and achievements among the university’s more than 90,000 graduates worldwide.

The power of the human spirit

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

You'd envy Gavan Hennigan this morning, so you would.

Parkruns raising funds for life saving equipment

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

The two parkrun events in Galway — Knocknacarra and Oranmore, are coming together tonight (Thursday Feb 2) to raise vital funds for an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) — the portable medical device often found outside shopping centres and sports grounds, that along with CPR can increase the chance of a survival from a cardiac incident by 90 per cent.

“On a Saturday we have over 400 people running and walking at the events in Knocknacarra and Oranmore,” said Rob Partridge, Event Director for Knocknacarra parkrun, “and it’s only a matter of time before this piece of equipment is needed.

NeverGiveUp challenge a great success for great cause

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

After much exertion and determination running 206km completing the #NeverGiveUp awareness and fundraising campaign for Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit, Oranmore businessman, Frank Byrnes is taking a well-earned break and has handed over a cheque for €3,053 which he received in sponsorship for this worthy cause.

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