Advertiser staff mourn passing of their colleague Felicity Stewart
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
She was the kind of person who, once encountered, was never forgotten. People who had met her only briefly would say to me; “How’s your friend Felicity?” Tall, attractive, a dynamic individual, Felicity Stewart made an immediate impact; her colourful personality displayed not only in her choice of flamboyant clothing but so, too, her hair was always changing colour from natural pale red to a variety of bottled shades.
Read more ...Get children vaccinated against measles, urges HSE
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
The HSE West has reiterated its appeal to parents to make sure their children are vaccinated against measles in the wake of an outbreak of the condition in Co Galway towards the end of last year.
Some 22 cases of the infection - which is most common in children aged one to four years who have not been immunised - were reported in people ranging from babies to 21-year-olds by the end of 2009.
Read more ...Galway Africans to tell stories in Dublin
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
A group of Galway-based African storytellers, who go under the name Once Upon a Time Tellers, have been invited to play one of Ireland’s oldest storytelling clubs: the Dublin Yarnspinners.
Read more ...GAAW to join peace vigil at Shannon Airport
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
The Galway Alliance Against War will be joining the monthly vigil which takes place at Shannon Airport on the second Sunday of every month from 2pm to 3pm.
Read more ...Conneely refuses to apologise to council official over remarks at meeting
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
City Hall is demanding an apology from Fine Gael councillor Pádraig Conneely for remarks he made about a senior official. However the outspoken councillor remains unrepentant.
Read more ...Galway Cathedral to get new public toilets
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
Funding has been made available for new public toilets at the Galway Cathedral through the Galway City Council budget.
Read more ...Tougher sentencing needed to deter burglars says Fahey
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
Automatic jail sentences must be introduced for the criminals involved in the spate of burglaries in Galway city and county in recent months, some of which “have been quite vicious”.
Read more ...Carbon levy will help less well off have warmer homes says Ó Brolcháin
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
The carbon levy, introduced in Budget 2010, is not just about reducing our dependency on fossil fuels, it is also about ensuring the poorest in our society have comfortable, warmer, homes.
Read more ...Man arrested after trying to get lift in patrol car
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
While most people prefer to stay out of a patrol car one 25-year-old man was so in need of a lift during Christmas celebrations that he drunkenly asked gardai for a lift, and when that was refused he grabbed the car handles to try to get in, the Galway District Court heard this week.
Read more ...Council must repair Ballyloughane Road ‘immediately’ says O’Flaherty
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
The Ballyloughane Road is “nothing short of a disgrace” and repairs and reinstatement works must be carried out “immediately”, particularly in the area where new apartments are being built.
Read more ...Galway engineers urged to get post primary students interested in maths to address science deficit
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
Education and Science Minister Batt O’Keeffe has issued a “call-to-arms” to rally volunteer engineers to visit Galway schools to enthuse students about maths as part of Engineers Week 2010.
Read more ...Second annual wedding fair at the Westwood
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
The popular four-star Westwood Hotel in Galway will host its second annual Weddings At The Westwood wedding fair on Sunday January 31 from 2pm to 6pm. The afternoon is a must for engaged couples who have booked or are considering booking the hotel for their wedding reception.
Read more ...Ecumenical service for Week of Prayer
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
Oak House Inter-Church Christian Fellowship, in conjunction with the Redemptorist Community, Esker, Athenry, is holding an ecumenical service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at the Redemptorist Monastery, Esker, on Friday January 22.
Read more ...Communion dresses at fantastic prices at The Schoolwear Centre
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
It’s that time of the year when parents and their daughters are out searching for that very special dress for their First Communion day. The Schoolwear Centre in Galway and Tuam feel that customers will find that special dress at great prices at their stores.
Read more ...Aggressive handshake to cost student €300
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
A Westmeath man, who was so insistent on shaking the hand of a taxi driver that he was threatening, has been ordered to pay €300.
Read more ...Diabetes information booklet launched
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
An information booklet on the management of diabetes in pregnancy aims to promote high quality care and service to women with the condition to ensure the outcome for mother and baby matches that of non-diabetic women.
Read more ...Learn more about Type 2 diabetes at public meeting
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
A public meeting on Type 2 diabetes will take place at the Maldron Hotel, Oranmore, on Thursday January 28 at 7.45pm.
Read more ...Creative writing with Celeste Augé
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
GALWAY BASED writer Celeste Augé, who was shortlisted for a Hennessy Literary Award in 2009, will host creative writing classes in the Galway Arts Centre.
Read more ...Do you want to learn Irish for the New Year?
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
If your ambition for 2010 is to learn Irish, improve, or gain an internationally recognised qualification in the language, then Conradh na Gaeilge has the class for you.
Read more ...Portiuncula Hospital again scoops ‘Baby Friendly Hospital’ award
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe has again scooped the “Baby Friendly Hospital” award.
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