School prefab rental bill to reach €1.84m

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

The cost of prefab rental in Galway city and county for both primary and post-primary schools from January to December 2009 is estimated to soar to €1.84 million, according to figures obtained from the Department of Education and Science.

NUIG and ‘mannerless students’ are failing Newcastle residents

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

It is unacceptable for NUI, Galway not to provide a proper park and ride facility and unacceptable for students, or “mannerless future academics,” to park illegally in areas of Newcastle.

Coeliac information evening

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

The Western Branch of the Coeliac Society of Ireland is holding an autumn information evening on Thursday November 5 at 7.30pm, in Arts Millennium Building, NUI Galway.

Greek Embassy pledges help to Galway DJ’s grieving family

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

The grieving family of a Galway-based DJ, who was killed in a hit-and-run incident while holidaying over three months ago, are still seeking answers and have only now secured a pledge of support from the Greek Embassy.

Hurlers launch Angel Campaign

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

Angel Day, The Irish Wheelchair Association’s angelic annual fundraiser, which will be taking place from November 9 to 13, was launched recently by members of The Galway All Ireland Minor Hurling Team.

Eco-campaigners and council unite to clean-up city’s parks

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

Environmental campaign group Friends of the Forest and the Galway City Council have joined forces to implement a new initiative designed to secure public participation in regular major monthly clean-ups of the city’s public spaces.

Athenry halloween spectacular

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

The Athenry Heritage Centre will be transformed into a cavern of delight with spooks, ghosts, and things that go bump in the night this Saturday. Enjoy making wands and spells, experience the creepy crawly exhibits, and watch the enchanting Hansel and Gretel puppet show with the Hobgoblin Puppet Company. Be part of ‘The Scary Factor’ and win a prize. There will be face-painting, and prizes for the scariest costume. The centre will provide three performances beginning at 10.30am, 1.30pm, and 3pm.

Our health is our wealth

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

The roll-out of the swine flu vaccine is set to start next week with the prediction that a quarter of the population will contract this new pandemic flu.

Planning application for Cashla Power Plant withdrawn

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

A planning application for a 200 megawatt Powerplant at Cashla, Athenry, which was facing fierce opposition from locals and politicians, has been withdrawn.

Tedfest feud fixed

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

Next year’s Tedfest will take place over two 'Craggy Islands', Inis Mor from February 25 to 28, and Inis Oirr from March 4 to 7. Organisers hope this will finally end the long running feud between the islands and prevent the threatened break away Dickfest taking place on the smaller island.

Government ‘denies the rights’ of Coláiste na Coiribe students

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

An injustice is being perpetuated by the Department of Education on Galway students and parents of students looking for second level education through Irish, according to Conradh na Gaeilge.

Japanese ambassador to visit Galway City Museum

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

The Japanese Ambassador to Ireland will stop in for a special visit to Galway City Museum tomorrow at 10am to see Irish children participating in the ancient Japanese art of origami.

Global security software company opens Galway office

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

There were celebrations this week at the official opening of Lumension’s new offices in Galway.

Galway teens in broadcasting project

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

This Saturday you might be surprised to find that when driving down Dominick Street your car radio suddenly starts broadcasting the voices of teenagers.

This week Galway Arts Centre, with assistance of artist Alan Bulfin and radio producer Deirdre Melvin, will work with young people from Comhairle na nÓg to form a short broadcast entitled What does The Future Hold?

Have your say this weekend on city’s anti-racism strategy

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

Public consultation for Phase 2 of the Galway City Anti-Racism Strategy – Towards a City of Equals, will take place in the city this weekend.

Tribesmen to host first National Eights event

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

A new national rowing event will be held in Galway next March.

Poor weather dampens climate change initiative

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

Poor weather played havoc with plans to light up Galway as part of the international Day of Climate Action.

Helping people with arthritis live quality lives

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

An award winning programme which helps people with arthritis live high quality lives will run in Gort for the next few weeks.

The man behind John 3:7

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

A GAA match is being shown on television, a ball is hit and sails over the crossbar, as it does, someone in the crowd lifts a large yellow banner with the legend John 3:7.

The man holding up that sign exhorting the nation to read that Gospel passage is Frank Hogan, now the subject of a TG4 documentary John 3:7, which will be shown this Sunday.

First graduates

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

The NUI Galway diploma in science and technology studies is an innovative programme targeted at working adults, and focuses on up-skilling in areas such as science, health, IT, engineering, and management.

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