Merging of Galway city and county VECs criticised
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
A Galway city councillor has slammed the Government for its “lack of detail” on plans to restructure the Vocational Education Committee system, a move that could have serious implications for the future delivery of vital educational services in the city and county.
Read more ...Anglo Irish investigation is slow but getting results
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Only a systemic and forensic investigation will guarantee that the State can get to the bottom of what happened at Anglo Irish Bank.
Read more ...Language lecturers gather at GMIT for special strategy meeting
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Language lecturers from around the country are to gather in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) tomorrow, Friday October 15, for the 11th Institutes of Technology (IoT) Languages Strategy Network meeting.
Read more ...Former shop security man to be sentenced for attemptd rape
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
A former shop security man who secretly shot up-skirt images of women in Galway pubs, clubs and streets will be sentenced this week for attempted rape and assault.
Read more ...Local store helps fight against breast cancer
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Staff at Furniture Connexions Galway are doing their bit for charity by helping to raise money for breast cancer charities with the launch of a limited edition Slumberland pink bed in association with the Pink Ribbon Foundation.
Read more ...Arts funds must be maintained at current levels says Walsh
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
If Galway is to keep its reputation as a city which supports the arts, it must maintain the current level of arts funding and not allow it to drop in December’s budget.
Read more ...Decision to ‘pull’ plastic surgery service at Portiuncula Hospital a ‘scandal’ says TD
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
An outreach plastic surgery service being provided at Portiuncula Hospital is to be “pulled” due to a lack of clerical support, a local TD has claimed.
Fine Gael deputy Denis Naughten - a former member of the now defunct Western Health Board - describes the removal of the day surgery clinic at the 197-bed Ballinasloe hospital as a “scandal”.
Read more ...Council must make safe ‘dangerous’ Ballybrit wall
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Measures must be taken to deal with the wall between Ballybrit Court and Cluain Ard estate in Ballybrit which is “very dangerous” due to the sheer drop on the Cluain Ard side.
Read more ...Traditional Galway store now boasts a modern twist
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Well known County Galway shop, Standún, which is now under new management, has received a makeover under the guidance of Senator Fergal Quinn.
Read more ...Mayor hits out at rezoning critics
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Councillors who were critical of their city council colleagues for supporting rezonings in the draft development plan should check their own voting records before they make comments about others, according to the Mayor of Galway Michael J Crowe.
Read more ...Councillors to keep a watchful eye on Knocknacarra Community Centre progress
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Given the long tortuous history of building a community centre for Knocknacarra, the project, which looks to be coming to fruition, must be monitored every step of the way until it is constructed.
Read more ...Investigations continue into Inisbofin double drowning
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
As family and friends struggle to come to terms with the deaths of two men who drowned off Inisbofin, Co Galway, at the weekend investigations into how the tragedy occurred are continuing.
Read more ...Discover secret Salthill in treasure hunt for children
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Kenny’s Bookshop in the Liosban Retail Park is holding The Big Family Table Quiz on Saturday October 23 from 2pm to 4pm, and in order to answer the questions, children will have to go on a treasure hunt in Salthill.
Read more ...Passenger shelter for tourists to Aran
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Minister for Community, Equality, and Gaeltacht Affairs, Pat Carey TD, has announced the approval of a grant of €100,000 to assist the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food to construct a passenger shelter at Ros a Mhíl quay.
Read more ...Lend a hand and give a Euro
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
The Galway-based National Breast Cancer Research Institute is spearheading a new fundraising initiative.
Read more ...Buy a ribbon and help support breast cancer charity
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Action Breast Cancer, an Irish Cancer Society programme, is urging people to support its Pink Ribbon appeal tomorrow (Friday) which is Breast Health Day by buying a ribbon, badge or keyring.
The money raised will go towards the development of services at Action Breast Cancer. It provides free help and support for people concerned about breast health or dealing with breast cancer.
Read more ...Gluten-free cookery demonstration
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
The Western Branch of the Coeliac Society of Ireland will host a gluten-free cookery demonstration at 7.30pm on Monday night at the Clybaun Hotel.
Read more ...Launch of new youth group space
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
shOUT!, the local lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth group is taking part in social inclusion week by launching its new youth group space.
Read more ...Prison for man who spat in pregnant woman’s face
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
The pregnant manager of a city centre store was left distressed over concerns for her health and that of her unborn child after a troublemaker spat in her face, the Galway District Court heard this week.
Read more ...Leading Irish photographer to sign new book in Brown Thomas
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Leading Irish photographer Barry McCall is launching his new book PHO20GRAPHY and he is coming to Brown Thomas this Saturday from 2pm to 4pm where he will sign copies.
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