'Change starts with the people demanding reform'

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

One of the biggest TV hits, indeed phenomena, of the past year, was the Netflix documentary series Making a Murderer, about the trial of Wisconsin man Steven Avery, who had previously been freed from prison after DNA evidence proved he was innocent of a rape and attempted murder conviction for which he had served 18 years.

Joe Duffy to speak on childhood during Ireland's revolution

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Liveline's Joe Duffy will be in Galway this weekend to speak as part of a two day conference examining the history of children and childhood during and after the revolutionary period in Ireland.

Rural Galway declines - and no one is shouting stop

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

It only seems like yesterday that rural Ireland was standing up to the Dublin 4 diktat. Luke 'Ming' Flanagan was in the Dáil and the Turf Cutters and Contractors Association was waging a crusade which took rural areas by storm. Ming and Michael Fitzmaurice, backed by an able backroom team, were uniting people against the over-centralised Irish State and its masters in Brussels and Berlin.

George Galloway in Galway for The Killing$ of Tony Blair documentary

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Controversial British politician George Galloway will be in Galway later this month for a special screening of the documentary, The Killing$ of Tony Blair, after which he will take part in a question and answer session with the public.

Local study looks at experience of adults with ADHD

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

A diagnosis of ADHD for an adult can lead to a sense of disbelief quickly followed by relief. That’s according to a new study of adult ADHD carried out by researchers at the School of Psychology, NUI Galway.

Walk Galway’s streets as a zombie

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Zombie Walk takes place this Saturday and is sure to have people looking on in amazement at the bizarre, yet thrilling, sight of hundreds of zombies making their way along Shop Street.

Author John Walsh an example of how to face up to adversity

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

A Galway man has written a book documenting his 16 year battle with cancer. John Walsh was first diagnosed with a tumour in his brain in the year 2000 and has undergone numerous operations and rounds of chemotherapy and radiation treatment since due to the continued presence of growths in his body. He is currently living with inoperable tumours in his brain and spine.

Galway charity hosting a fundraising concert with country gospel singer James Kilbane

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

PLANT charity group has organised a fundraising concert with country gospel singer James Kilbane at the Church of the Resurrection, Ballinfoyle, on Friday September 30 at 7.30pm.

PLANT (Pernet Lay Associates Networking Together) is a voluntary group which gives support to family life across the region. PLANT offers programmes and workshops in Galway to build confidence and add new skills for the modern day family life. PLANT also offers community development workshops (training for transformation) on leadership skills which include personal growth, group skills, social analysis, and organisational development. Other workshops include coping with life situations in grief and loss, art therapy workshops, music therapy workshops, and dream workshops.

Gardai to hold National Property Recovery Day

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

The local gardai are taking part in National Property Recovery Day next Thursday September 22. This is a national initiative designed to reunite property which has been recovered by An Garda Síochána with its rightful owner.

Oranmore Garda Station is the headquarters for the initiative and the Garda station will be open for members of the public to view property from 9am to 5pm. Property will also be available to view on line via the Garda website www.garda.ie.

NUI Galway Masters Programme awarded Apple Distinguished Programme for second year running

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

NUI Galway’s Máistir Gairmiúil san Oideachas (MGO) programme has been awarded the Apple Distinguished Programme 2016-18’. The award identifies centres of excellence in the use of technology in education.

Cappagh Park likely to be expanded to create a sporting campus

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Sports clubs in the west of the city could eventually be in line for new grounds and facilities after City Hall agreed to a call from Knocknacarra councillor Donal Lyons to extend the area of Cappagh Park.

Ó Clochartaigh demands task force be established for Ballybane

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

If Ballybane and its population is to “thrive and flourish in future”, a task force to “reinstate vital community supports that have either been taken away or were never put in place” is essential.

Every community needs people like Caitriona Lucas

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

There is a scene in A Few Good Men where the character played by Jack Nicholson provoked by the Tom Cruise character, says that he represents those who stand guard on the wall while we sleep, while we have our parties, while we take liberty for granted, while we enjoy the freedoms that we have, because people like him are standing on that wall, day and night. Leaving aside the characteristics of that part he played, there resonates from his words the reality that exists in every community across the world.

Junior Certificate results and future planning

Wed, Sep 14, 2016

Always remember, the Junior Certificate, though important, is but a stepping-stone in a student’s educational journey.

Changes can be made; strengths can be built on; and weaknesses examined, explained, and reviewed. Handled wisely, Junior Certificate results are a marvellous opportunity for parent and student discussion and review. And if necessary, parent, student, and school discussion and review.

Farrell urges Galway to 'put final nail in coffin of water charges'

Tue, Sep 13, 2016

Fianna Fáil’s "capitulation to public pressure" on water charges shows that "sustained campaigning has worn down the resilience of the establishment" and this weekend's national demonstration "could put the final nail in the coffin for water charges once and for all".

Beef back on the menu for Mercosur says Harkin

Sun, Sep 11, 2016

Despite the fact that EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Phil Hogan, said in May that beef was “off the menu” in Mercosur trade talks and notwithstanding the removal of Tariff Rate Quotas from the exchange of offers, the EU Commissioner for Trade, Cecilia Malmström, has told Independent MEP Marian Harkin that this is not the case.

In a written question to Commissioner Malmström, MEP Harkin asked if “beef could still be added to the trade offer at a later stage, or if beef is completely ruled out from any trade agreement with the Mercosur Countries?”.

IFA welcomes reduction in electricity prices

Sat, Sep 10, 2016

IFA Member Services Chairman, Jer Bergin, has welcomed Bord Gáis Energy’s decision to cut their standard rate for electricity prices.

Mr Bergin said, “Bord Gáis Energy now has the lowest standard rate for electricity in the market. Our partnership with Bord Gáis Energy will see up to 30,000 of our members save up to €235 over 18 months.”

Two Galway monitor farms’ in Arrabawn network targeting greater profitability

Fri, Sep 09, 2016

Arrabawn Co-op suppliers’ drive for greater efficiencies and profits have been boosted with the launch of a new ‘Milk for Profit’ programme in conjunction with Teagasc.

Galway slips down litter league

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Galway has once again been labelled as ‘moderately littered’, dropping to No 34 in the IBAL Litter League of Ireland’s cleanest and dirtiest towns and cities.

Coillte claims there is no intention by buyer to develop Clarenbridge woodland

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

A local councillor has received a response from the CEO of Coillte regarding the future plans for 26 acres of Coillte owned woodland in Clarenbridge, which was put up for sale earlier this year.

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