US chemotherapy giant to make Galway its European HQ

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

ONE of the top pharmaceutical and medical device companies in the US is to set up its European headquarters in Galway, it was announced last evening in New York.

Delcath Systems, Inc. which is primarily involved in the production of cancer-fighting drugs and the delivery of chemotherapy, announced that the company will base its European operations in Galway and that it has formed Delcath Systems Limited (Delcath Limited), an Irish company under which it will establish its European operations.

Galway men invited to walk a mile in women’s shoes

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

COPE is calling on the men of Galway to take a stand against domestic violence by donning women’s high heels and taking part in a sponsored walk for the charity.

Digging the dirt on Michael D — next stop for the Men in Black?

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

As the conspirators spit on their lands and rub them together with glee at the success of the campaign to oust David Norris esq from the presidential race, no doubt they are licking their lips at the prospect of trawling the world to find out the dirt on Michael D. Having failed to besmirch him with the notion that it was his camp that set out to shaft Norris with allegations and letters and incidents that went back ages but which were out-ed now, the focus of the Men in Black is turned westward.

So where do they start:

Garry Hynes acclaimed in The New York Times...again

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

The final curtain fell on Druid’s production of Sean O’Casey’s The Silver Tassie, concluding a phenomenal 22 weeks of touring, and resulting in critical acclaim for the play and Garry Hynes.

Plans for Christmas market go on public display tomorrow

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

The proposal for the 2011 Christmas Continental Market go on public display from tomorrow until September 16, after which there will be a two week period for submissions to be made.

The Mayor of Galway Councillor Hildegarde Naughton is calling on the public to view the plans and make submissions.

Race war hits the wall as city council and marathon organisers play blame game over cancelled marathons

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

A marathon-race war has been raging this week with the organisers of the Galway City Marathon in one corner of the ring and Galway City Council and representatives in the other.

Woman charged with murder following Salthill stabbing

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

A 30-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of a man who bled to death after being stabbed several times at an apartment complex in Salthill during the bank holiday weekend.

Galway artist in running for major British art awards

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

Galway artist Maeve Curtis has been selected for this year’s prestigious Threadneedle Prize in London, the ‘alternative to the Turner Prize’.

Maeve Curtis is the only Irish artist who has been selected for this year’s prize, which carries a cash prize of more than £40,000.

Taylor’s Hill former pupils seek old friends for reunion

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

The Dominican College Taylor’s Hill class of ‘89 will hold a reunion on Tuesday August 30.

Menlo flood relief works almost complete — Crowe

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

Cllr Michael Crowe has this week welcomed the start of further flood relief works in Menlo. The works are expected to be completed in the next few weeks. Construction of the pipeline element of this project was completed during July.

Fun-filled activity day for Chernobyl children in Galway

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

The 30 Belarusian children and their two translators being hosted by Galway families this summer recently enjoyed an activity day as part of their month-long break in Galway.

Leaving Cert A student offers summer maths course for LC 2010

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

Cillian Fahy, the Gort student who made headlines last year when he sold his Leaving Cert notes on eBay after achieving straight As in the State exam, is now offering summer maths courses for Leaving Cert students.

O’Flaherty hits out at ‘neglect’ of Ballyloughane Beach

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

Independent councillor Terry O’Flaherty has expressed her dismay at the condition of Ballyloughane Beach, describing it as “filthy and totally neglected” despite the fact that the litter is being collected daily.

New council complaints site needs to come to Galway, says McNelis

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

The new fixyourstreet.ie website, which allows the public to directly report problems like potholes, graffiti, and broken streetlights to their local authority, needs to be rolled out in Galway as soon as possible.

This is the view of Labour councillor Niall McNelis, who says that if it was available in Galway “it would show how quickly Galway City Council do get work done”.

Firearm accused sent forward for trial

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

A man charged in connection with a pipe bomb incident which led to the evacuation of Galway Garda Station has been sent forward for trial for possession of a firearm.

Club Árus na nGael to celebrate twenty five years

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

The bar provided Irish Times political correspondent with his first keg of Guinness, taught Hector his bartending skills, and was the venue where TG4’s first programme makers thrashed out their ideas over a few pints, and now Club Árus na nGael is preparing to celebrate 25 years next month.

Support event for Florence Cassez to be held on Saturday

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

An event to highlight the imprisonment of Frenchwoman Florence Cassez Crépin takes place in the Galway City Museum this Saturday.

Nolan urges take-up of Galway internship places

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

Galwegians on Jobseeker’s Benefit who are keen to upskill and retrain should apply for the Government’s new JobBridge scheme and avail of the 70 vacant internships in Galway.

This is the view of Labour Galway West TD Derek Nolan, who said that nationally just 23 internships have been set up through the €20 million national internship initiative, even though there are some 70 vacant places in Galway alone.

Healy Eames wants games consoles to have in-built cap to cut time spent gaming

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

Xbox and Playstation must incorporate a maximum usage time cap within their consoles to prevent people from spending too much time gaming.

‘Give up yer aul books’ — Galwegians asked to contribute to Artists Solidarity Library

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

Galwegians are being asked to contribute books for a special art library for Saharawi artists based in Tinduff refugee camps located in the Sahara desert in Algeria.

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