Galway politicians to urge Tánaiste to replace Cigna jobs

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

A number of Galway politicians have called on the Tánaiste to provide a replacement industry and retraining for the 180 workers who will lose their jobs when the US-owned Cigna health care company pulls out of Loughrea.

Childline seeks volunteers

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

Childline, the 24 hour freefone active listening service for children and young people, is seeking volunteers.

Michael D slams IBEC over silence on bank corruption

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

IBEC wants massive cuts in the numbers employed in the public service but it has nothing to say about the mismanagement and corruption which has brought the Irish banking system to its knees.

This is the view of Labour Party president and Galway West TD Michael D Higgins who has condemned the employers group IBEC for its “entirely one-sided approach to Ireland’s economic problems”.

Radio star Valerie enjoys success on UK dog circuit

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

There was great celebration in the Irish Dog World this week when radio presenter Valerie Hughes's homebred Bernese mountain dog, Irish and International Champion Carraigbern Miss Alice took the top award at the Manchester Championship Dog Show.

Irish rugby international among NUIG Alumni Award winners

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

The former Irish rugby international Ciaran FitzGerald is among the 2009 NUI Galway Alumni Awards winners.

Our Lady’s Boys Club president wins Volunteer of the Year award

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

James P Cunningham, the president of Our Lady’s Boys Club, was named Galway City Credit Union’s Volunteer of the Year at the sixth Annual Mayor’s Awards for Galway, which were held in The Black Box.

The Mayor of Galway Cllr Padraig Conneely presented the top award to Mr Cunningham in recognition of his work over the years on behalf of OLBC and in particular for his work in recent years in securing funding for a new club house in Sea Road.

Titans’ gala variety show this weekend

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

Titans Basketball Club will debut its inaugural gala variety performance at the Salthill Hotel this weekend.

Win with Specsavers Galway

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

Specsavers has teamed up with the Galway Advertiser to offer two readers the chance to look ‘spec’tacular with a pair of designer frames and a complimentary eye test.

The ‘German Beast’ is coming

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

Marcus Rühl, the bodybuilder nicknamed the ‘German Beast’, is coming to the Vitamin Shop on Francis Street tomorrow from 4pm to 7pm.

Drama, heritage, and music at Coole

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

Drama, heritage, and musical events for all ages will take place in Coole this week as part of the Coole Spring Cultural Programme.

Dublin slashes affordable house prices,

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

Dublin City Council’s plans to reduce the price of Affordable houses by 25 per cent must be followed by the Galway city and county councils, according to Fine Gael Cllr Brian Walsh.

Unidentified illegal immigrants jailed

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

A district court judge was left with no choice but to jail two unidentified illegal immigrants as gardai warned it could take up to four months to establish their true identity.

Man harasses neighbours and threatens to kill one of them

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

A case in which a man persistently harassed members of a neighbouring family threatening to kill one of them has been adjourned so that proper treatment and services can be made available to him.

Who is responsible for Old Mervue’s drinking water asks McDonnell

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

The Galway City Council must clarify if it is responsible for providing quality drinking water to Old Mervue and update residents on progress in obtaining grants for the connection of new pipes to individual houses.

This is the view of Independent Cllr Declan McDonnell who said there is “some ambiguity” regarding who is ultimately responsible for the provision of drinking water to the tap.

Permission granted for all weather sports pitch in Oughterard

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

The Galway County Council has granted planning permission for an all-weather pitch facility in the grounds of St Paul’s Secondary School, Oughterard.

Search for First Communion dresses starts already

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

It’s that time of year again when shopping for First Communion dresses begins.

Celebrate the Spanish Institute with wine and tapas

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

The Spanish Institute at the Granary Learning Centre will host an evening of free demonstrations, wine, and tapas at Cava restaurant tomorrow (Friday) as the institute launches its cultural programme 2009.

Ó Brolcháin gives a ‘must do better’ verdict on City Hall’s energy efficiency rating

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

City Hall has received an energy rating of E1, which according to Green Cllr Niall Ó Brolcháin is “not very energy efficient” and shows there is “much room for improvement”.