‘Don’t forget us,’ pleads battered ‘Bofin

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

With its pier virtually destroyed, roads left impassable, and the threat of even further flooding, the inhabitants of storm battered Inisbofin fearful of “being forgotten about” are pleading with the Galway County Council, local representatives, and Government to provide the funding and manpower to carry out urgent repair work.

Q-Park relaunches its Eyre Square parking facility

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Following a successful refurbishment plan over the past few months, Q-Park officially relaunched its Eyre Square parking facility this week with a celebratory event to mark the occasion, to thank its customers for their loyalty and patience, and in particular to show that quality, secure, parking in the centre of the city is affordable.

New wedding TV show I Do...Take Two seeks Galway couples

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Your wedding day is supposed to be the biggest day of your life, but maybe it did not quite go to plan and instead went more down the pan.

LEGO experts to descend upon city next week

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

With the country getting well and truly battered by nature since the turn of the year, the theme, 'Nature's Fury', could not be more apt! On Saturday February 15, Galway will prepare to be overcome by Nature's Fury once again when hundreds of LEGO experts, architects, engineers and enthusiasts will descend on to the city to exhibit their talents and employ their genius to compete for the 8th annual Irish FIRST Lego League Champion title.

Compulsory microchipping of dogs to be introduced soon, says Walsh

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Legislation providing for compulsory microchipping of dogs is expected to be published shortly.

Cuddy condemns Oranmore replacement mains water pipe delay

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Irish Water is being accused of causing “the unacceptable delay in replacing old iron water pipes in Oranmore” by a county councillor for the area.

Nolan to compile report on Galway’s housing problems

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

The Minister for Housing Jan O’Sullivan is to be presented with a “comprehensive report” on the housing situation in Galway, which can be used to “inform future policy” in the area.

City to benefit from housing adaptation grants increase says Cameron

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Ten per cent more elderly and disabled householders in Galway city will be able to access grant aid to adapt their house this year compared to 2013.

Galway farmers hit by new law on transport of dead animals

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

New laws to restrict the transport of dead animals will see farmers in East Galway prevented from taking haulage to Foyle Proteins in County Derry.

Galway experts provide free advice on diabetes self management

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

The diabetes team in Galway University Hospitals together with Diabetes Care West charity and Croí are hosting a free information evening and workshop in the Croí Heart and Stroke Centre, Galway, on Thursday February 13 for people with type 1 diabetes.

The Scot behind the Dublin to Galway railway line

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

William Bald, the man who proposed the Dublin-Galway railway line and created still unrivalled maps of Mayo, will be the subject of a public lecture.

Thousands expected as Solemn Novena starts next week

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Thousands of people are expected to flock to the city next week for the annual Solemn Novena which will run from Feb 10 to Feb 18.

Cillian Murphy highlights importance of youth having a voice

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Actor Cillian Murphy appeared as a special guest of the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre at NUI Galway for a screening and discussion of the film Broken at the weekend.

NUI Galway researchers discover new risk factor for schizophrenia

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

A novel rare risk factor linked to mental illnesses such as schizophrenia has been identified by a multi-institutional team led by Professor Sanbing Shen of the Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) at NUI Galway.

Nolan must clarify Labour’s stance on religious education says Cheevers

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Labour’s proposal to ditch religious education is more about ideology than a properly thought through policy to promote and improve science and mathematics education.

Sinn Féin proposes more democratic representation for Gaeltacht communities – Ó Clochartaigh

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Gealtacht communities should have a greater role in the structures that administer their regions, that is according to Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh.

The Coronas to play Big Top gig this summer

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

The Coronas, one of Ireland’s most popular rock bands, will play the Galway Arts Festival Big Top in the Fisheries Field on Saturday July 19.

The bill for this ‘Galway Arts Festival and Róisín Dubh presents...’ concert also features the highly regarded, emerging Irish indie band Walking On Cars.

€5.2 million electronic cigarette production site to bring jobs boost

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Electronic cigarette company Ros Dumhach Cógaisíochta Teo (trading as Rossport Pharmaceutical) announced this week that it is to create 138 jobs at a new €5.2 million production site to be based in Corr na Móna, Co Galway, with the support of Údarás na Gaeltachta.

Health system suffers under EU policy says SF EU candidate

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

The Irish health system is being directly affected by economic decisions being “imposed on Ireland” by the EU and a “complicit” Government and MEPs in Brussels.

This is the view of Matt Carthy, the Sinn Féin North, West, and Midlands constituency candidate for this year’s European Elections.

John Mahoney to star in Galway Arts Festival world premiere

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Celebrated American actor John Mahoney returns to Galway this summer to star in the world première of Chapatti, a new work by the Galway playwright Christian O’Reilly.

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