European Commission workers to speak at Galway schools

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Secondary school students around Galway will get a chance to learn more about the working of the European Commission this week when a number of EC officials return to their alma maters to discuss their work.

Alan Browne, a former pupil of St Ignatius’ College; Eithne McCarthy, who went to Gort Community School; Olive Burke, former pupil of Portumna College; and Peter Anthony Curran, who went to St Raphael's College, Loughrea will visit their old schools today (Thursday) and tomorrow. Mary Teresa Moran, another Galway woman, will pay a visit to Salerno Secondary School, Salthill; Dominican College, Taylor's Hill; and St Joseph's Patrician College (The Bish).

Bus it, bike it, walk it, but give the car a break

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Bus it, Bike it, Walk it - Give the car a break is a new initiative from the Galway Chamber Traffic and Transportation Forum which aims to reduce the dependency on cars for transporting children to school.

City secondary students want better school bus services

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Some 60 per cent of Galway secondary school pupils are unhappy with the city’s bus service citing the lack of buses, lateness, overcrowding, and no dedicated school routes, as being among the problems.

Remand for man accused of city centre assault

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

A delivery driver accused of allegedly producing the handle of the car jack during the course of an assault has been refused bail and remanded in custody.

Register to vote on Lisbon

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Galway for Europe is encouraging Galwegians to register to vote on the Lisbon Treaty before the deadline expires on Tuesday September 15.

Galway Tidy Towns and Garden Competition 2009

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Galway celebrated its most beautiful gardens, best kept lawns, streets, and neighbourhoods when the Galway City Tidy Towns and Garden Competition winners were announced this week.

Dogs to be muzzled after neighbour complains of non-stop yapping

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

A woman was ordered to keep her three Pomeranian terriers muzzled after her neighbour lodged a complaint claiming that the noisy pets barked non-stop.

What did your relatives do in the war?

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Irishmen, and among them thousands of Galwegians, served in the British Army during the colonial wars, WWI, and WWII, and now the Galway City Museum wants to tell their story.

Budding artists invited to enter Salthill festival competition

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Children are being invited to submit artworks based on the theme ‘The best of Salthill’ for a competition taking place as part of this year’s Salthill Community Arts Festival. This year’s festival will take place from Friday September 18 to Sunday September 20.

School uniform policy should be adapted to suit challenging times

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

As cash-strapped parents struggle to make ends meet, a Fine Gael Senator has called on schools to show leniency when it comes to the rigorous enforcement of strict uniform codes.

Teeing up Galway golf in the important US Market

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

The famous Connemara Golf Links at Ballyconneely will feature in a special television documentary for American viewers.

Galway homes required for pollution project

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

A new study to measure air pollution in homes is to be undertaken in Galway.

Cope seeks information on public’s attitude to homelessness in Galway

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Cope Galway is calling on the public to take part in its online Public’s Perceptions of Homelessness in Galway survey.

Casino Royale to raise funds for Cope

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

A 007 Casino Royale night, to leave Galwegians shaken, not stirred, as well as raising money for Cope, is taking place in the Dail Bar on Wednesday September 16.

Fundraiser for Ardrahan church

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

As part of its bicentennial celebrations, the Church of Ireland at Ardrahan will hold an auction and social evening at Rahally Castle, Ardrahan on Saturday September 12 at 8pm.

Galway actor scoops Edinburgh Fringe award

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

The Galway based actor, writer, and musician Aindrias de Staic has won a ThreeWeeks Editors’ Awards at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for his new show The Year I Did The Leaving.

Call for return of bottle banks in Athenry

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

A bottle bank recycling facility for Athenry must be put in place immediately as there are plenty of sites around the town where they could be suitably located.

Local businesses urged to cut carbon

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Businesses and organisations in Co Galway are being encouraged by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to join more than 300 businesses throughout Ireland in using the recently developed Change.ie The carbon management tool will assist them in managing carbon, cutting costs and improving competitiveness.

Benefit for Haiti

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

A benefit gig to support a building project in Haiti will take place on Saturday (September 5) in Galway.

Haiti is the poorest country in the Northern Hemisphere with a population of 8.5 million. A mountainous country not much bigger then Munster, some six million people try to exist on less than $2 a day, with unemployment and illiteracy rates at over 50 per cent. A charity called Haven sends volunteers to Haiti to build much needed homes. and next month Cong native Ben Wrafter will travel to Haiti for a building project as part of a group of 250 volunteers. A benefit gig will be held on Saturday to help Wrafter raise funds for Haven. The gig will feature local musicians Greg Cotter and friends, Dave Cazabon, and Soundhorse. Tickets are €10 and are available from the Amnesty Shop in Middle Street. www.havenpartnership.com.

Galway cyclists join 32-county challenge

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

A group of Galwegians are taking part in a cycle with a a difference. When the 25 riders arrives in Galway next Thursday they will be well on their way to completing a challenge that involves travelling through 32 towns in 32 counties over three days.

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