Take off your invisibility cloak — skills you need to be seen and selected

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

One of the difficulties people are currently facing is that their skills and experience are not attractive enough to get them noticed. They appear to be invisible to recruiters, hirers, and even prospective clients.

Choose a career in make-up artistry

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

The International School of Make-up Artistry has been in existence for more than 25 years, specialising in make-up artistry courses, from beginners to advanced levels, and constantly updating with cosmetic products and fashion trends.

NUI Galway offers MSc in biomedical science via distance learning/modular

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

The MSc in biomedical science (via distance learning/modular) is ideal for those interested earning a master’s degree while remaining in employment. Developed for working graduates of engineering, technology, or science who wish to upskill or change career direction, this flexible programme allows you to complete your degree in two to six years.

€2 million in funding has awarded to NUI Galway zoologist

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

Almost €2 million in funding has been awarded to an NUI Galway zoologist to investigate Irish off-shore waters.

Salthill born Canon to oversee Galway diocese until new bishop is appointed

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

A Salthill man who was ordained to the priesthood in 1982 was appointed diocesan administrator earlier this week.

100-job boost as tech giant says it is delighetd to join Galway’s thriving tech hub

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

An Australian computer technology firm has announced 100 jobs for Galway, with more expected to be confirmed should the company hit the ground running as expected.

Clarinbridge resident concerned about the sale of local woodland

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

A Clarinbridge resident has expressed his dissatisfaction about the sale of woodland in the area. The land in Kilcornan, which is owned by Coillte, has been placed for sale by private treaty with Galway auctioneering firm DNG Maxwell Heaslip & Leonard.

The lands, which comprises of some 25 acres, are in one lot and front onto the L4102 link road between Clarinbridge village and the Galway to Craughwell road. There is road frontage onto the public road with vehicular access. The land is backing on to the Clarinbridge river.

Baboró receives funding for new festival in 2018

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

Galway’s international arts festival for children Baboró was celebrating last evening after it was awarded funding for a new international arts festival to be held in Galway in February 2018.

The Olympics doesn’t fire the imagination anymore

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

We tend to look at Olympic Games through the glass prism of the rose-tinted glasses. I remember seeing my first colour TV while watching the athletics at the Munich Olympics. It was the era of the flares, the locks. It was a rare look at events that happened somewhere else across the world and we were watching it. Remember these were days not long after the wonderment of the moon landings. Our brains were sponges for saturation of colour, of exoticism. The only live events on television were All-Ireland semis and finals, the FA cup finals, the European Cup finals and the Eurovision.

Olympics were anticipated with great glee. As kids, we’d be Eamonn Coghlan, Lasse Viren, Alberto Juantorena, Steve Ovett, Seb Coe. Medals were not expected for Ireland. A successful Olympics for Irish swimming would be if nobody drowned. It was the era of the East German doping programmes, when the strength and masculinity of the athletes was observed and tolerated. It was the era of if you walked into an East German changing room, you screamed.

Public consultation period extended for proposed Galway Bay renewable energy test site

Tue, Aug 02, 2016

Following pressure from Galway politicians, Local Government Minister Simon Coveney, has finally agreed to extend the public consultation period for the Marine Institute’s plans involving renewable energy testing on Galway Bay.

Minister's 'ignoring' of concerns over proposed Galway Bay test site an 'insult to the people'

Tue, Aug 02, 2016

Refusing an extension of time to allow for public submissions on the Galway Bay marine and renewable energy test site foreshore lease application is "an absolute insult to the people of the area".

Bishop Martin Drennan to retire on medical grounds

Fri, Jul 29, 2016

The announcement was made in Rome at 11am (Irish time) that His Holiness Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Most Reverend Martin Drennan, Bishop of Galway and Kilmacduagh, and Apostolic Administrator of Kilfenora, on grounds of ill health and on medical advice. 

Tuam-based Father Fintan Monahan named by Pope as new Bishop of Killaloe

Fri, Jul 29, 2016

His Holiness Pope Francis has this morning appointed Tuam-based Father Fintan Monahan as the new Bishop of Killaloe. This announcement was made today in the Vatican at 12.00pm local time (11.00am Irish time).

Senator asks Minister if he has conflict of interest over Galway Bay energy test site

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

Environment Minister Simon Coveney must clarify if he has a conflict of interest in adjudicating on the lease application for the renewable energy test site proposed for Galway Bay, a Galway senator has demanded.

Rabbitte demands clarity over 'scandalous' staffing issues and delays at Merlin Park

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

A Galway East TD is demanding the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, state publicly if additional radiographers, needed to operate a bone scanner at Merlin Park Hospital, have been recruited.

Selling Piscatorial School 'would be an obscenity' says Connolly

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

The Piscatorial School in the Claddagh, should not be sold to the highest bidder for commercial purposes, but instead should be kept in public ownership.

GIAF breaks record attendance figures for second year running

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

Galway International Arts Festival came to a record breaking close last Sunday, with festival attendance figures breaking the 200,000 mark for the second year running and the box office recording its biggest takings to date.

NUI Galway student accommodation evening shares expertise on renting to students

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

Over 170 Galway homeowners and landlords attended a recent Student Accommodation Information Evening hosted by NUI Galway. The event was organised by the University to share advice and best practice on arranging and managing student tenancies.

Roger Casement to be commemorated in Connemara

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

Roger Casement, humanitarian, human rights campaigner, and Irish patriot, will be honoured and celebrated in Connemara on the centenary of his execution by the British, for this role in the 1916 Rising.

Galway Pride Festival call for volunteers

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

Galway Pride Festival call for volunteers
BY KERNAN ANDREWS

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