Claddagh NS to mourn Polish air crash victims at Mass
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
The Claddagh National School will mark the passing of Polish president Lech Kaczynski and the other victims of this week’s air disaster with a special Mass tomorrow (Friday).
Read more ...Fertility doctor refused to treat unmarried couple, Medical Council is told
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
The Irish Medical Council has investigated a complaint made by a couple that a doctor, who runs a fertility clinic in Galway, refused to treat them because they were not married.
According to reports, Dr Phil Boyle runs a specilist fertility practice at Galway Clinic, Doughiska, which is Catholic hospital.
Read more ...Tommy and Hector to lead a charity night for Haiti
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
Tommy Tiernan and Hector Ó hEochagáin will host Thank You For The Music, a charity show to raise funds for the earthquake stricken island of Haiti.
Read more ...Demystifying Galway’s science industry
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
It is clear to most people in Galway that the medical device industry plays a fundamental role in the economic fabric of the city. Indeed, while visitors to the city may be surprised to overhear terms like ‘stent’, ‘biomedical device’ or ‘catheter’ rising out of countless conversations on Shop Street on Saturday afternoon, it is hardly surprising to locals who know that more than 6,000 are employed in the medical device sector in Galway. Indeed, if we look at the number of people indirectly employed this figure rises to about 10,000. No doubt every Galwegian knows someone who works in the medical device industry or a related industry.
Read more ...Compántas Lir get ready for drama final with two county performances
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
Compántas Lir drama group will warm up for their appearance in next week’s All-Ireland drama finals in Glenamaddy by staging two extra performances of their multi-awardwinning play I Do Not Like Thee, Dr Fell.
Read more ...Power Plates Now at the Ardilaun Leisure Club
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
As part of its recent gym extension, the Ardilaun Leisure Club announces the arrival of three Power Plates to complement its selection of equipment. Power Plates are a great way to fit in a fast, effective work out session to your routine. Results can be seen from as little as three 20 minute sessions per week with improvements in muscle tone, strength and even bone mineral density.
Read more ...The Ronhill Connemarathon - perfect, simply perfect
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
Mountains reflected perfectly onto lakes as smooth as glass, flocks of sheep running through the finish line and Ultra Marathon course records broken by an English man were the talk of the day at the RonHill Connemara Marathon on Sunday. There were as many stories as there were runners when the 3,200 participants gathered in Peacockes Hotel in Maam Cross for the after run refreshments - many of whom dined alfresco to soak up the 19 degrees of glorious sunshine.
Read more ...Labour - is there life after Michael D?
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
The Labour Party holds its annual conference in Galway this weekend, so Insider thought it worthwhile to take a closer look at Galway’s political alternative.
Read more ...Galway should honour its ‘native son’ Che Guevara
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara, the Argentine who was a key member of the Cuban revolution, and one of the most potent and romantic icons of change and courage, should be celebrated and formally acknowledged by the city of Galway.
This is the view of Labour councillor Billy Cameron who is calling for such a project to be explored in the week that the Cuban Ambassador to Ireland, her excellency Teresita Trujillo, visits Galway city.
Read more ...Galway should honour its ‘native son’ Che Guevara
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara, the Argentine who was a key member of the Cuban revolution, and one of the most potent and romantic icons of change and courage, should be celebrated and formally acknowledged by the city of Galway.
Read more ...Billy Cameron - our man in Havana
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
When Billy Cameron first went to Cuba in the mid 1990s it was just for a sun’n’fun holiday on the beach. He had no idea the Caribbean island nation, its people, culture, and society would become one of his great personal and political passions.
Read more ...Special baby information event at The Ardilaun
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
A local hotel and parents’ website have joined forces to organise a special information event for parents and parents to be.
The Ardilaun and Mykidstime.ie will host “Bump & Beyond” at the facility on Sunday May 9 from 2pm to 6pm.
Read more ...Special baby information event at The Ardilaun
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
A local hotel and parents’ website have joined forces to organise a special information event for parents and parents to be.
Read more ...Galway solicitor firm in High Court over insurance cover
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
A Galway-based solicitor’s firm has been ordered by the High Court this week not to practise until it has obtained insurance cover.
According to reports, president of the High Court Mr Justice Nicholas Kearns made the order against Lorna Burke, practising as Burke and Co, Kiltartan House, Forster Street, Galway, and three other solicitors’ firms which are based in Dublin.
Read more ...Clifden to hold its first traditional music festival
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
Clifden town will hold it’s first traditional music festival from Friday April 23 to Sunday 25, organised by Clifden Comhaltas.
Read more ...Julian Gough to launch new edition of ROPES
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
Julian Gough, the author, poet, and former singer with Toasted Heretic, will launch the latest edition of ROPES on Thursday April 22 in the Skeff Bar at 7pm.
Read more ...Electric cars are cheaper, cleaner, and better says Ó Brolcháin
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
Switching to electric cars makes economic, as well as environmental, sense, there is no vehicle registration tax to be paid on such cars, no carbon emissions, and they are cheaper to run.
Read more ...Electric cars are cheaper, cleaner, and better says Ó Brolcháin
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
Switching to electric cars makes economic, as well as environmental, sense, there is no vehicle registration tax to be paid on such cars, no carbon emissions, and they are cheaper to run.
Read more ...Electric cars are cheaper, cleaner, and better says Ó Brolcháin
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
Switching to electric cars makes economic, as well as environmental, sense, there is no vehicle registration tax to be paid on such cars, no carbon emissions, and they are cheaper to run.
This is the view of Green senator Niall Ó Brolcháin, who has welcomed the €5,000 incentive to encourage drivers to switch to electric cars.
Read more ...Training for Transformation training course held in Galway
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
More than 20 people from different parts of Ireland and Africa took part in a training programme at a local resource centre recently.
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