Crowe calling for exception to moratorium as council housing staff at ‘crisis level’

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

The current number of housing staff in the Galway City Council is at “crisis level which is having a serious domino effect on the lives of thousands of people across Galway city”.

Galway senator calls on Noonan to explain NAMA prices

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Senator Lorraine Higgins has called on the Minister for Finance to come into the Seanad to debate transparency of prices being achieved for proprety sold by NAMA.

Senator Higgins was reacting to news of the “scandalous profit made on a site sold by NAMA, at 1-6 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay in Dublin’s Docklands which was sold initially by the agency for €7.5m in June 2014 and then resold for €17.75m in August this year”.

Keaveney calls for suspension of water charges pending full review of Irish Water

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Dep Colm Keaveney has called for the suspension of water charges until there is a complete review of the workings of Irish Water and how it is to be funded.

Galway needs a second level Educate Together school says Nolan

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Galway West TD Derek Nolan has supported calls for a second level Educate Together School in Galway.

Lisheenkyle National School gets funding for environmental museum

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Lisheenkyle National School have received €4,000 towards their Heritage Museum project following the announcement of the grant funding under the 2014 Local Agenda 21 Environmental Partnership Fund.

Galway Cathedral Bethany group events

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

The Galway Cathedral Bethany Bereavement Support Group is hosting a series of Monday evening events during November in remembrance of the dead and to help those bereaved.

Leap Card now in Galway – fares up to sixteen per cent cheaper

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

The National Transport Authority’s Leap Card integrated ticketing scheme is now live in Galway City on Bus Éireann services and on City Direct services (from Cappagh to the West and Oranmore and Parkmore to the East of the City).

Customers can choose an adult, student or child Leap Card for better value and more convenient travelling. It is a pay-as-you-go smart card that pays for public transport services. Leap fares are 16 per cent cheaper than the corresponding cash single ticket on Bus Éireann services (routes 401 – 410), and are the same price as cash fares on City Direct services (routes 411 – 413).

Oughterard school celebrates book festival with new library

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Oughterard celebrated National Children’s Book Month with the opening of its new library in Scoil Chuimín agus Caitríona on Monday.

Galway academic chosen as eCar ambassador for four month trial

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

As part of the this year’s Great Electric Drive, Research leader of the Unit for Social Software at Insight, (formerly DERI) John Breslin has received his BMWi3 electric car to begin his four month ecar trial. He is one of just 32 new ecar ambassadors chosen earlier this year, from 20,000 applicants across Ireland.

Boost your heart health at Croi fashion show

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Croí, the local heart and stroke charity, will hold a fashion evening tonight (Thursday) at the Radisson Hotel at 7.30pm.

It will be a major event with Lisa Cannon from Xposé as MC. There will be a drinks reception, industry stands, exhibitors, and great giveaways. Five hundred people are expected to attend.

Embrace the outdoors with Outback Jacks

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Outback Jacks is a new outdoor store independently and locally owned for people who love outdoor gear and active wear. Outback Jacks provides individuals and families the education, products and shopping experience to enjoy a healthier lifestyle in the Outback. You no longer need to travel to Galway City Centre for outdoor lifestyle brands such as Helly Hansen, Jack Wolfskin, Regatta, Dare2B.

Ok, you think you’re smart — Mensa comes to Galway this weekend

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Have you got what it takes to be one of the cleverest people in Ireland – officially?

Mensa, the high IQ society, will be holding a supervised test session in Galway on Saturday, October 25, to give residents chance to find out their IQ score.

Galway Advertiser food columnist joins prestigious food writers’ guild

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Galway Advertiser food columnist Anne Marie Carroll has become the newest member of the Irish Food Writers’ Guild, news which will come as no surprise to her regular readers. She joins some of the most prominent names in the country including Darina Allen, Georgina Campbell, and Biddy White Lennon (currently a judge on TV3’s Great Irish Bake Off) in this prestigious group.

Hughes clan’s marathon fundraiser to benefit Galway charity

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Twenty two members of the same family are set to compete in the Dublin City Marathon this Bank Holiday Monday in a bid to set a new world record and raise funds for a Galway-based charity.

GTI beauty team working towards CIDESCO accreditation

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

The GTI beauty teaching team has announced that it is working towards CIDESCO accreditation which entitles it to offer students the opportunity of sitting the CIDESCO International Examination.

Free alumni concert at NUIG

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

The NUIG Choral Society is hosting a free alumni concert on Saturdayat 8pm in the Aula Maxima in NUI Galway.

Two Welsh choirs to raise funds for Galway Hospice

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Two memorial Concerts by two Welsh choirs will be held in Barna Church on Tuesday next October 28 and in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church on Wednesday October 29 in aid of Galway Hospice.

Côr Meibion Ardudwy (male choir) programme is varied and includes folk songs, songs from musicals, classical songs, songs gathered from different countries and as the choirs are Welsh, a few hymn tunes, all of which will be sung with much gusto and enthusiasm. They also include some Irish songs in their repertoire. The choir boasts as many as ten soloists in their midst so a varied programme is guaranteed.

NUI Galway honours leading lights in the arts

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Three leading figures in literature, music, education, and the arts have received honorary degrees from NUI Galway this week in recognition of their contribution to the arts in Galway.

Taking care of you and your business at Meet West 2014

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

As Irish businesses emerge from the recession they have a myriad of issues on their plates but none is more important than taking care of the person at the helm of the business.

Turloughmore’s got talent — show them what you’ve got

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Following the much enjoyed success of last year’s talent competition, Turloughmore GAA Club has joined forces with the DMD Charity, Join our Boys, and is hosting another event, this year to be held on Saturday, November 8.

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