Galway group hosts series of sustainable community meetings

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

A Galway based group hope to set up the first ecological community in the west of Ireland. The Galway Sustainable Community Project (GSCP) aims to construct a small, purpose-built and environmentally sustainable settlement in the west where residents will produce some of their own food and energy and form a strong, close-knit, community.

NCT centre for Ballinasloe is good for East Galway says Burke

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

The announcement that the Road Safety Authority has lodged a planning application for a new NCT test centre in Ballinasloe is a most welcome development for road users not alone in Ballinasloe but the surrounding areas said FG East Galway Ulick Burke. This will certainly go along way in reducing waiting times for necessary safety vehicle testing throughout the county he said.

Vomiting bug forces visiting restrictions at UGH

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

Management at University Hospital Galway last night (Wednesday) advised that visiting restrictions are in place at the hospital due to the presence of cases of the winter vomiting bug (Norovirus).

Galway to attract more multi-national companies, says IDA

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

Galway is set to continue to attract multi-national companies and with it more jobs over the next couple of years, that is according to IDA Ireland’s west regional manager Jim Murren following an announcement of 50 new posts this week by Synchronoss Technologies Inc.

VEC better off to stop paying rent than amalgamate, says councillor

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

The VEC would be better off saving on exorbitant rent costs rather than amalgamating, Labour councillor Colette Connolly said this week.

Full-steam ahead for German Christmas market

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

Plans to transform Eyre Square into a Continental Christmas Market are going full steam ahead after concerns over alcohol sale and consumption in the area were allayed at a recent meeting.

New youth café for Doughiska

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

The DRA Café is a new youth café which has been opened for young people in the Roscam, Doughiska, and Ardaun areas of Galway city.

Peacemaker to visit Galway for lecture series

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

A lecture series entitled Integrity in Society will be run by Croi Nua over the coming weeks, and will feature voices such as Nuala O’Loan, Fr Peter McVerry, and Abbot Patrick Mark Hederman.

Galway VEC should be used as cost efficiency model – Healy Eames

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

The cost and service efficiency measures carried out by Galway City VEC should be examined to help the rationalisation and restructuring process of the country’s VECs, says Fine Gael Galway senator Fidelma Healy Eames.

City museum to host launch of Afro Renaissance Annual Festival

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

Galway’s immigrant communities will show how much a part of Galway life they have become when they contribute stories and photographs to the Galway City Museum archives.

Witnesses sought in Renmore motorcycle crash

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

Gardai investigating a serious road traffic collision involving a motorcyclist at the weekend are continuing their appeal for witnesses.

Get ready to grow a moustache for Movember

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

“A man without a moustache is like a cup of tea without sugar” goes an old English proverb, and if you agree you should take part in Movember.

Winter Celebration with Cancer Care West

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

Cancer Care West are excited to announce their Winter celebration of food wine and song Quarta Bella Notte, will be taking place on Friday November 12 in The Hotel Meyrick Galway. The evening will commence with a Prosecco reception and be followed by a superb meal accompanied by specially chosen wines for each course in the style of the old Galway wine club.

Students to explore Darwin exhibit during Galway science festival

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

Darwin’s Theory Of Evolution will be part of the Galway Science and Technology Festival and pupils from Galway schools will be able to see some of the original specimens which Darwin collected in support of his theory.

Galway Muslims to hold Annual Convention

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

The Galway Islamic Cultural Centre will hold its first Annual Convention 2010 in the Live Lounge of the Radisson Blu Hotel on Friday November 5 from 4pm.

Ryan Tubridy to sign JFK book in Dubray

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

The visit of US president John F Kennedy to Ireland in June 1963, just five months before his assassination, and its impact on the nation, is explored in a new book by broadcaster Ryan Tubridy.

Port is central to Galway’s future prosperity

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

“A modern port facility for Galway, catering for commercial shipping traffic and the development of Galway as a centre for Ocean Energy, cruise liners and marine leisure is pivotal to the future progression of the city,” according to Captain Brian Sheridan, Harbour Master who made his comments in advance of the Galway 2040 Symposium to be held in GMIT on Friday November 5.

NUI Galway SU launches nationwide ‘Tell Your TD’ e-campaign

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

The threat of an increase in registration fees and a cut to maintenance grants has prompted the NUI Galway’s Student Union to take action by launching a nationwide e-campaign which aims to provide students with a platform to air their views and to lobby local TDs.

Spooky goings on at Central Park this week

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

Central Park presents The Zombies Prom, on Halloween Night (Sunday Oct 31). The event will be held in association with Bavaria and doors will open at 10.30.

Don’t let your pets be scared this Halloween

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

While the ghouls will be having a howl of a time this weekend, Halloween can be very stressful and frightening time for pets.

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