Rural areas face long wait for high speed broadband, warns Ó Cuív

Wed, Dec 30, 2015

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West Éamon Ó Cuív says the Government’s National Broadband Scheme doesn’t provide fast enough connections and will be redundant before its roll-out is completed.

The current plan only provides speeds of 30 Mbps, when high speed broadband is normally in the region of 100 Mbps to 1Gbps. Deputy Ó Cuív explained that the National Broadband Scheme is taking too long to roll out and will not provide a high speed service for users in rural areas.

Score for COPE at soccer tournament on Saturday

Wed, Dec 23, 2015

The annual Mark Reilly Memorial soccer tournament takes place on St Stephen’s Day in aid of COPE.

Galway People of the Year winners announced

Wed, Dec 23, 2015

The Galway People of the Year Award winners 2015 were announced at a press reception in the Galway Bay Hotel this week and will be honoured at a Gala Banquet and Presentation to be held in the Galway Bay Hotel on Saturday February 6. Compered by Keith Finnegan, the winners were nominated by members of the public for their work in a variety of fields which contributed to the betterment of the lives of people in their communities. The winners were introduced by the chair of the adjudication panel Mary Bennett and awards organiser Ollie Robinson to a large attendance of family and supporters.

Hotel Meyrick to announce exclusive wedding package at Wedding Open Day

Wed, Dec 23, 2015

Continuing its 163-year -ld tradition of making wedding dreams come true, the Hotel Meyrick invites all newly engaged couples to their Wedding Open Day on Saturday January 2 from 12-4pm, as they announce their exclusive wedding package for 2016 and 2017. Meet members of the highly professional wedding co-ordination team and view the elegant Connemara Ballroom, set for a classic wedding while discussing the your dream wedding.

Concerns over planned road closure at Cartymore Cross – Ó Clochartaigh

Wed, Dec 23, 2015

Sinn Féin Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh is to raise concerns with Galway County Council about a proposed closure of the R339 for three weeks next year.

HSE booklet for people coping with flooding devastation

Wed, Dec 23, 2015

The HSE has set up a helpline for those feeling emotionally overwhelmed by the devastation caused by the recent severe flooding.

Collins McNicholas embrace #HometoWork by hosting open recruitment event

Wed, Dec 23, 2015

Collins McNicholas Recruitment and HR Services are embracing the #HometoWork Government initiative by hosting a free ‘Hometowork West’ event on Wednesday next December 30 in the Harbour Hotel, New Dock Road, Galway running from 10am to 1pm that morning.

The event will also feature an open recruitment fair with details of live opportunities, handy tips for CV preparation and interview techniques so those considering a new career opportunity for 2016 can also come along and speak to experienced recruitment consultants on the day.

Carbon Nightclub Galway raises much needed funds for GSPCA

Wed, Dec 23, 2015

In response to a recent story that circulated in the news that featured a husky by the name of Macari, who was the subject of horrific animal abuse when his eyes were shot with pellet guns, Carbon nightclub Galway have raised over €1,000 from their recent ‘Zoology’ fundraiser in aid of the Galway Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA).

Award for Yeats Ballylee Mile at Council Golden Mile event

Wed, Dec 23, 2015

The Burren Lowlands Group was among the winners at this year’s Golden Mile of Galway Awards, receiving the Built Heritage Award for a mile extending from Ballylee Cross to the Ballyaneen lios/fort. This is one of the most historic roads in the county as it includes Thoor Ballylee, an old mill and miller’s house, Yeats’ cottage, ring forts, a blessed well, and 19th century farmhouses.

Dunkellin River and Aggard Stream flood relief scheme delay unacceptable, says Canney

Wed, Dec 23, 2015

Canney has attacked the system where a major flood relief scheme for South Galway is tied up in red tape.

Naughton welcomes design works to save Parkmore employees thousands of hours being stuck in traffic

Wed, Dec 23, 2015

inisterial officials, The National Transport Authority and Galway City Council, the Government, through the NTA, committed to allocating €100,000 funding for detailed design works at Parkmore — to allow for a scheme that will save Parkmore employees from being stuck in traffic for thousands of hours each year.

Is there a doctor in your house? — Mini Med School to be held for students in New Year

Wed, Dec 23, 2015

The first ‘NUI Galway Mini Med School’ is taking place in January and February to encourage and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals. The programme is aimed at Transition, 5th and 6th year students and will be run on campus on January 27 and February 3, 10, and 17 2016. NUI Galway Mini Med School is designed to give students a taste of what it would be like to study a healthcare-related degree at the University, while encouraging them to pursue their interests. It is the second initiative of its kind in Ireland along with the College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI).

268 enumerators to be recruited in Galway

Wed, Dec 23, 2015

268 enumerators are to be employed in Galway for the duration of next April’s Census collection, it has been confirmed by the Central Statistics Office.

Local hoteliers upbeat about 2016

Wed, Dec 23, 2015

Following a year of strong tourism growth, hotels and guesthouses in Galway are upbeat going into 2016, according to the latest quarterly barometer from the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF). Local hoteliers have benefitted from a 13 per cent increase in overseas visitors to Ireland over the last 12 months, including significant growth key markets such as North America (visitors up 13 per cent), Britain (up 11 per cent) and the rest of Europe (up 14 per cent).

City solicitor to run for Renua in election

Wed, Dec 23, 2015

Galway city solicitor Nicola Daveron has been chosen to run for RENUA Ireland in Galway West/Mayo South in the forthcoming General Election.

Inquest case in which next of kin uninformed was not in Galway

Wed, Dec 23, 2015

The case highlighted in media by Galway West TD Sean Kyne last week concerning the holding of an inquest without informing the next of kin did not occur in Galway, but elsewhere in the country.

Two young men killed following Headford and Loughrea crashes

Wed, Dec 23, 2015

Two young men lost their lives in separate road crashes around the county in recent days.

Tunes for Thoor a great success

Wed, Dec 23, 2015

It started with a simple post on Facebook from Philadelphia based musician, Gabriel Donohue. Gabriel is a native of Kilconieron and also a renowned musician and producer who recently performed with Tom Waits on the Jay Leno show in the US.

Searches continue for missing student Michael Bugler

Wed, Dec 23, 2015

Searches are continuing around Galway city for missing student Michael Bugler. The Ennis native, who is a studying law at NUI Galway, has been missing since the early hours of last Friday morning. The 20 year old was last seen walking near his home in The Claddagh at 1am after he left the Quay’s Bar. CCTV footage tracks him as far as passing the Claddagh Church as he appears to be on his way home to Fairhill Road.

Communities shocked by death of young boy

Wed, Dec 23, 2015

The tragic death of Ballinderreen boy Mark Fordham has shocked and saddened the tight knit south Galway communities of Ballinderreen, Kilcolgan, Kinvara, and Ardrahan. The seven-year-old lost his life following an accident in the yard of his home in Keamsella on Saturday morning.

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