Pharmacists warn of job losses if HSE cuts reintroduced

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

Pharmacists are warning that the medical card scheme could collapse and 5,000 jobs could be at risk nationally if cuts to the payments schemes such as the HSE proposed last year were reintroduced.

Changes to oral exams will save millions

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

Rescheduling the orals and practical exams in Irish secondary schools would save c€2 million in substitution fees, keep teachers employed, and protect the 18:1 pupil teacher ratio.

Booklet on breaking bad news launched at UHG

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

A new publication aimed at helping staff deliver bad news to patients and loved ones in an “empathetic and respectful” manner has been launched at University Hospital Galway.

Youth mentors wanted in the county

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

Big Brother Big Sister, a monitoring programme that matches adult volunteers with a young person aged 10 to 18 years old, is looking for even more mentors to join its team.

The basic idea of the programme is that a friendship will form between the young person and older volunteer and that this will help promote the positive development of the young person.

McDonnell calls for ‘back to employment’ grant scheme for apprentices

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

A ‘back to employment’ grant scheme for employers who take on apprentices must be included within the Redundant Apprentice Scheme to allow apprentices to complete their apprenticeships.

This is the view of Independent councillor Declan McDonnell, who is calling on the Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan jr to extend the Redundant Apprentice Scheme. He feels that such a scheme would allow apprentices who have been made redundant to complete their apprenticeships with someone else.

Oughterard playground moves forward

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

After years of fundraising, the Oughterard Community Playground took a major step forward with a sod-turning ceremony at Corribdale Grounds this week.

Nevin urges action over Doughiska school

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

The temporary location of a primary school at Doughiska, and the appointment of its principal, is of major concern, according to Galway city East FG candidate Barra Nevin who is calling for action to be taken.

Galway’s first ever ‘Galway Showcase’ starts today

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

Galway’s first ‘Galway Showcase’ will take place from today Thursday (April 16) and will run until Saturday in a number of key locations throughout the city and Salthill. Showcase is a tourism initiative developed by Galway City Business Association (GCBA) and supported by Failte Ireland and the Hotels Federation.

Hundreds at risk in Claregalway

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

More than 340 children and their parents are putting their lives at risk every day due to what Fianna Fáil Oranmore candidate Malachy Noone said was the “failure of the Galway County Council to implement road safety measures” at Claregalway National School.

Mr Noone says the current situation at the school has forced pupils “to navigate one of the busiest and worst bottlenecks in the country without any traffic calming or safety measures”.

Fianna Fáil determined to make Galway the heart of the green revolution

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

Fianna Fáil is determined to lead a green revolution in Galway by making the city into a a sustainable energy zone and Ireland’s leading centre of energy efficiency, alternative energy research and development.

Connolly welcomes introduction of free pre-school year

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

The free pre-school year for all children, introduced in the recent Budget will see some 70,000 children be eligible to benefit from it each year.

Summer Gaeltacht college that’s half price for Galway city students

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

One Gaeltacht summer college has come up with a recession-busting way to cut the cost of course attendance for Galway city students - by laying on a bus from Eyre Square to An Cheathrú Rua for three weeks this summer.

Under Coláiste Aodáin's new initiative, Galway city students will now be able to attend a Coláiste Samhraidh for less than half of the normal cost, by availing of this new day course programme.

O’Gara to launch new sports centre in Galway

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

Ireland rugby star Ronan O’Gara comes to Galway on Sunday to cut the ribbon on the new Pure Skill sports entertainment centre at the Galway West Retail Park in Knocknacarra.

Eamon Fox added to FG ticket

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

Colourful Fine Gael TD Michael Ring will launch the election campaign of the party’s Oranmore candidate Eamon Fox in Grealish’s of Carnmore on Friday April 17 at 9pm.

Ytsara expert day at Spa Courtyard

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

Time to re-plump, rehydrate, and restore yourself with the aid of the Ytsara Quenching Facial, exclusively available at the Spa Courtyard by Marriott, Galway.

Féile Joe Éinniu i gCarna

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

Reáchtálfar féile chomórtha Joe Éinniú i gCarna ón 1 – 3 Bealtaine. Déanann an fhéile seo, atá ar an bhfód ó 1986, comóradh ar shaol agus ar shaothar ceoil an amhránaí chlúití ón Aird Thoir, a bhásaigh i Seattle, SA, agus atá curtha ina pharóiste dúchais. Cuimhneachán cúig bhliana fichead atá i bhféile na bliana seo mar gur i 1984 a d’éag sé in aois a cheithre bliana agus trí scór.

Líonra sóisialta nua

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

Sheol an comhlacht Talk Irish líonra sóisialta nua le linn Sheachtain na Gaeilge agus tá sé ag dul ó neart go neart ó shin.

Gaeilge agus geilleagar na hÉireann

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

Is é téama Ard-Fheis Chonradh na Gaeilge i mbliana ná Ról na Gaeilge in Athbheochan Gheilleagar na hÉireann. Leis an gcúlú eacnamaíochta ina chnámh spairne ag eagraíochtaí deonacha, agus ag an bpobal trí chéile, fud fad na tíre

Budgeting and saving - top 2009 financial resolutions, says AIB research

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

The top financial resolutions for 2009 are budgeting money better and saving regularly for a rainy day, according to research conducted for AIB by RED C.

Face a more comfortable future with Future

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

We are all feeling the pinch at the moment, and with the current economic uncertainty now is an opportune time to meet with your financial advisor.

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