The Front Door to give trip to weekend workers

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

The Front Door pub is giving away a holiday a month at its 999 Night WWW (Workers Wednesday Weekend). The competition kicked off two weeks ago as people battle it out to win a place in the final at The Front Door on April 14.

Suffering from depression, grief, loss, or anxiety?

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

Group therapy sessions will be commencing the week beginning April 12 in Ruxton Court (off Dominick St). The group will meet weekly and there will be a maximum of eight participants in each group. There will be a Coping with Depression group held Mondays at 11.00am or Tuesdays at 6.30pm Coping with Anxiety sessions will be on Mondays at 6.30pm. and Coping with Grief or Loss on Tuesdays at 11.00 a.m.

We need to change our mindset, not just the political system

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

“We cannot fix the economy without fixing the political system as well,” is a familiar refrain in Irish political discourse these days. The calamity of the economic collapse and the role of the political and associated systems in bringing it about, or at least in failing to act to prevent it, have focused minds on this matter.

Children urged to harness hobbies and skills

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

Every child under the age of seven should be cajoled, persuaded, and encouraged to start developing a hobby or skill, which potentially will have a huge positive impact in their life, this is according to Seán Connaughton who was a guest speaker at the annual conference of the Turner Contact Group Ireland recently.

Mr Connaughton was speaking in his capacity of battling with shyness over many years which he explained was stifling, disheartening, and frustrating. Shyness is an undesirable experience which can be overcome with patience, understanding, and focus. It is estimated that just under five per cent of the population suffer from chronic shyness. He explained that most shyness cases stem from early life experience which can have a serious impact on your attitude, approach, and potential throughout your life. Developing a skill or hobby at an early age loosens the impact of shyness and actually helps to avoid it becoming a habit.

Modern Homes and Building Exhibition returns to Galway

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

The Modern Homes and Building Exhibition returns to Galway while celebrating 21 years in business providing ideas, advice and inspiration for the perfect home. The show takes place in Leisureland, Salthill on Friday 16, Saturday 17, and Sunday 18 April.

Manga drawing workshop

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

THE AWARD winning Galway animator and cartoonist John Jennings will host a Manga drawing workshop at the Galway City Museum on Saturdays from 2pm to 3pm from April 17 to May 22.

Enquiry reveals severe gaps in services at Galway care centre

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

“Serious gaps” in the provision of basic services at Galway’s John Paul Centre in Ballybane have been highlighted in a special inquiry undertaken by the Irish Human Rights Commission.

Leading Galway singers and dancers to help Galway Advertiser celebrate major anniversary

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

The Galway Advertiser offices in Eyre Square will be transformed into a big concert venue on Thursday April 15 as singers Sean Keane, Marc Roberts, and others, help the newspaper celebrate 40 years in business.

Toddler dies in tragic fall from apartment

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

A 16-month-old toddler who died after falling from a second-floor city centre apartment at the weekend has been named locally as Oskars Dauksts.

Three in court charged with burglaries

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Three men have been remanded in custody at Galway District Court charged in relation to a series of burglaries in the city on Sunday.

End of the road for Galway confessions as diocese plans to instal automated confessionals?

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

This could be the last Holy Week that confessions are heard in Galway City, following the revelation last evening that automated confession kiosks are set to be installed in several city churches next month.

Supreme Court sets aside arbitrator’s award in favour of Kingston

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

The Supreme Court has set aside an arbitrator's award made in favour of a construction company in a dispute with Galway City Council over withdrawing funds relating to a €6.3 million contract for the redevelopment of Eyre Square.

Mr Justice Donal O'Donnell found arbitrator Geoffrey F. Hawker had "misconducted" the arbitration in the technical sense and this required ed the setting aside of his October 2007 award on the dispute between the Council and Samuel Kingston Construction Company (SKC) arising from a contract of April 5 2004 for the redevelopment of Eyre Square.

Armed Garda gets conference backing

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Delegates at the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors Annual Conference in Galway have passed a motion calling for the full time arming of Regional Support Units (RSUs).

The motion which was brought by the Galway Branch of the AGSI and backed by Cork City, Cork West, Westmeath, Meath, and Kildare branches, is in response to concerns over rising crime rates and the need for the RSU across the country to be able to respond more rapidly to incidents involving firearms.

Walsh seeks nomination to run for Fine Gael at next election

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

After months of intense speculation, Fine Gael city councillor Brian Walsh has formally declared that he will be seeking a nomination to stand for the party in Galway West at the next General Election.

Gardaí in Easter road safety plea

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Gardaí are appealing to motorists to exercise caution on the roads during the Bank Holiday weekend as the Garda prepares to embark on a road safety drive over the holiday.

Fahey to ‘name and shame’ insurance companies over flooding claims

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Insurance companies that are failing to honour policies with victims of last winter’s severe flooding in Galway will be “named and shamed”.

Oranmore station on track for next year

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

The Minister of Transport Noel Dempsey has confirmed that Oranmore’s railway station could be up and running by next year, but the news was not so sweet for those councillors and other representatives who have been calling for such commitment for far too long.

Republican Sinn Féin Easter Rising commemorations

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Republican Sinn Féin will hold a series of commemorations throughout Co Galway to mark the 94th Anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising.

On Easter Sunday a commemoration will be held at the Liam Mellowes Statue in Eyre Square. This will be proceeded by a march from the cathedral to Eyre Square at 11am.

Druid to mark thirty five years in style

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Druid will celebrate its 35th birthday this year and the internationally acclaimed Galway theatre company is set to mark the occasion in some considerable style with premiere productions and major international tours.

Fahey to ‘name and shame’ insurance companies over flooding claims

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Insurance companies that are failing to honour policies with victims of last winter’s severe flooding in Galway will be “named and shamed”.

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