Opportunities await for Galway job seekers

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

Jobseekers in Galway could gain valuable digital skills and work experience within local businesses, thanks to a new initiative.

Chambers of Commerce and further education institutions throughout Ireland are involved, including Galway Technical Institute and Galway Chamber of Commerce. The project is being run as part of the Labour Market Activation Fund 2010, funded by the Department of Education and Skills, and the European Social Fund.

Worried parents take to the streets to protest over ‘devastating’ cuts

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Hundreds of parents, carers, service users, families and friends took to the streets yesterday (Wednesday) to protest over budgetary cuts to the Brothers of Charity Services.

Don’t hit the disabled while bailing out the bankers

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

It seems inconceivable that just a few years after every politician in the country was lepping up onto the bandwagon that was the success of the Special Olympics, that the parents of those heroes and thousands like them are this evening in tears at the prospect of having vital services taken away from them. Surely with all of the money being wasted in the HSE every week, there is no need to hit those who cannot talk for themselves, or walk for themselves. Those who depend on the love of their family and the lover of their carers to survive. Yesterday afternoon in Galway, as the protest snaked its way from the city to the HSE offices at Shantalla, people were at breaking point; grown people were in tears at the thought that the little bit of State support they were getting to care for their relatives was to be taken away from them. Life was just about bearable as it is. Life without that funding and those services, would be nightmarish and throw Ireland back into the days of Peig Sayers and Dancing at Lughnasa.

The people I met were stressed, practically tearing their hair out. Hands shaking with anger and frustration that these cuts could even be contemplated at the same time that the Government is pouring billions down the black hole of the terminally ill banks.

No further cuts at Brothers of Charity after meeting

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

In late news at time of going to press (Wednesday evening) it has emerged that respite services provided by the Brothers of Charity in Galway are to remain at previous levels.

Ipsos/MRBI did not undertake FF poll

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Top market research firm Ipsos MRBI has confirmed that it did not carry out the internal poll on the Galway West constituency which has been circulated in Galway in the last two weeks.

The poll which was allegedly commissioned by Fianna Fail was reported extensively last week, but Ipsos MRBI has said it did not play any part in its commission.

Galway artists unveil ambitious proposal for major new arts centre

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Galway could become the location for one of Ireland’s major contemporary visual arts centres, one which would have the power to attract major international exhibitions, if a new proposal receives political and financial support in the city.

Local residents seek to turn overgrown waste ground into community facility

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

A vacant area behind the Henry Street, St Joseph’s Avenue, and St John’s Terrace areas is being turned into an amenity area for local residents.

Ó Brolcháin lashes Fine Gael over ‘irresponsible approach’ to planning

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

By opposing both investigations into planning practices in Galway and the regulation of quarries, Fine Gael has learned “nothing from the excesses of the Celtic Tiger era”.

This is the view of Green senator Niall Ó Brolcháin who has accused Fine Gael senator Fidelma Healy Eames of “irresponsibility”, for seeking to have proposals to regulate quarries dropped from the new planning act.

NUI Galway Summer Festival kicks off next week

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

The NUI Galway Summer Festival starts next Wednesday and runs until Thursday July 22, featuring a feast of theatre shows, music, and exhibitions, which are open to the public.

Places still available for Gaeltacht day courses

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Gaelnua is offering one more Gaeltacht Day Course this year for Galway primary and secondary students to attend between July 26 and August 12.

Woman sentenced for stealing money from boyfriend’s account

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

A district court judge was left in utter disbelief after hearing the exploits of a 22-year-old woman adept at “extracting money from foolish Irish men”.

Oncology centre not yet excellent, says angry Healy Eames

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

A Galway senator has spoken of her shock and devastation that the oncology assessment centre which was opened at UHG in August is not yet a centre of excellence.

Attackers sentenced after showing no remorse

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Two brazen young Galway girls who showed absolutely no remorse for viciously assaulting a woman as she walked home from work were both sentenced to five months with the final month suspended, at Galway District Court this week.

Free English classes at NUIG

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

NUI, Galway will hold free English classes for adults from this Monday to Thursday July 22 between 10am and 2pm each day.

Councillors to discuss Salmon Weir Bridge at next Monday’s meeting

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

At Monday’s Galway City Council meeting, councillors will hear a presentation on the Corrib River Crossing Feasibility Study for works on the Salmon Weir Bridge.

Grealish encourages Home Choice Loan Scheme for those with difficulty getting mortgages

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Those looking to purchase their first home but who are finding it difficult to secure the necessary finance should consider the Home Choice Loan Scheme.

Extra accommodation for Garbally National School

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Garbally National School, Menlough, the primary school for the Skehana parish, has been granted funding to provide for additional accommodation.

SEGH delegates boost local economy

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

More than 300 delegates from around the world flocked to Galway recently for the SEGH 2010 conference, a six-day event which not only provides a forum for the sharing of knowledge and research but has also proven to be of major benefit to the local economy.

Norris launches new Galway gay rights group

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Senator David Norris was the special guest at the Galway City Museum on Monday where he launched the new Galway lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) group Amach!

NUIG launches PhD in new media and film

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

A new four-year structured PhD in new media and film, to begin in September, was launched jointly by NUI Galway and the University of Limerick.

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