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Thu, Oct 01, 2009

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Helping people find solutions to the recession

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

Personal motivator Betty Cosgrave will give a free 90-minute talk on “Finding solutions in these challenging times” at the Radisson Hotel on Tuesday October 6 at 7pm.

Cameron to appeal to Ó Cuív to protect Job Initiative Programme

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

If the Job Initiative Programme is closed down as recommended by the notorious McCarthy Report, many will go unemployed and the work of community organisations will suffer.

Up to three hundred jobs for NUIG construction project

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

The Taoiseach Brian Cowen visited NUI Galway last Friday for a sod turning ceremony to mark the construction of a new €40m engineering building. The construction project will employ up to 300 people and is due for completion by September 2011. BAM Building Ltd has been signed as the main contractor for what will be one of the largest construction projects west of the Shannon, and on completion will be the largest engineering building in the country.

Galway singer gets her own show on Nashville Radio

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

Loughrea singer-songwriter and company director Linda Welby can now add radio host to her CV as she is currently presenting a radio show in Nashville, Tennessee.

Recession may be bad for your heart, says Croi

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

The recession may be bad for your heart - that’s the warning from local heart charity Croí. It says because of the economic downturn people may opt for unhealthy processed foods which are often perceived as cheaper to buy.

Children become architects for a day

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

An opportunity to explore the difference between modern homes and those of days gone by will be provided to children as part of Open House Galway, the architecture event which takes place from October 16 to 18. Children from seven to 12-years-old are invited to the Galway City Museum, where workshops will encourage them to think about their environment. The workshops take place on Saturday October 17 and are free of charge, places must be pre-booked at www.openhousegalway.ie

Workers’ rights can only be strengthened by a Yes vote, Gilmore tells Galway

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

Voting Yes to Lisbon is a vote for jobs, investment, and a more social and worker friendly EU, according to Labour leader Eamon Gilmore, who also believes that NAMA is not the ‘only game in town’ when it comes to repairing the damaged Irish economy.

Exercise has never been so much fun

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

Dance Fusion classes are back. It is time again to tone up, burn calories, and have fun! Dancefusion now has two courses to choose from, hip hop fit, and zumba.

Mark National Trails Day in Connemara and ‘Bofin and put on your boots, says O Cuiv

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

The Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Éamon Ó Cuív is urging Galway people to put on their hiking boots, runners or wellies this Sunday, and take part in one of the many free events organised for National Trails Day 2009.

Radisson wins top industry award

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

Radisson Blu Hotels and Resorts fought off stiff competition to win the Hotel and Catering Review gold medal award for top hotel group at this year’s awards ceremony, held at a gala event in Dublin’s Shelbourne Hotel.

Citylink offers cheapest ever fares to Dublin

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

Citylink, the provider of express coach travel throughout Ireland, is set to launch the lowest ever single ticket fare, on its new non-stop service between Galway and Dublin.

An Taibhdhearc seeks acting coach

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

An Taibhdhearc theatre is currently taking applications for the post of drama teacher/acting coach. The appropriate candidate must be an experienced theatre professional with expertise in providing An Taibhdhearc theatre training prescribed syllabus to a very high standard. S/he must also have fluent Irish.

Commitments on Seamus Quirke Road a ‘positive development’ says McNelis

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

Controversy over the Galway City Outer Bypass continues to rumble on but long term plans for the Seamus Quirke Road, raised at Monday’s city council meeting, show there are more positive ways of tackling the city’s traffic congestion.

David Irving address in NUIG cancelled due to ‘security concerns’

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

The proposed visit of the controversial historian David Irving to the NUI, Galway Literary & Debating Society has been cancelled.

Ireland has nothing to fear by voting No says Catherine Connolly

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

Lisbon is not a remedy for Ireland’s economic ills or the way towards a more social Europe. It will simply take the EU further down the road of militarisation and “give away almost all of Ireland’s sovereign power”.

Minority of NUIG staff cannot speak for all university on Lisbon says Connolly

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

Fifty five NUI, Galway staff cannot claim to speak on behalf of the university on the Lisbon Treaty and come across as a self-appointed ‘educated elite’ telling the people what to do.

TG4 documentary to retell tragic story of flight KLM 607

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

The tragic story of the rescue attempts for a Dutch flight which crashed into the sea, west of the Galway coast will be told in a TG4 documentary this weekend.

Time for women to invest

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

Why don’t women take control of their own finances? That Is the question being asked by stock market training company ILTB (Invest Like The Best). “We run regular workshops and seminars around the country”, says Susan Hayes, support and development manager, ILTB, “we get a lot of interest from both men and women, but only about 10 per cent of the people at our seminars are women.”

Galway Nigerians to hold first Annual Award Dinner

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

The Association of Nigerians in Galway - Ireland will hold it’s first Annual Award Dinner next week.

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