Morning motivation and rituals

Thu, May 12, 2016

Morning rituals are essential to one’s ability to be productive. And like the old adage says, ‘Tus maith leath na hoibre’, or ‘A good start is half the work’.

New academy for those interested in becoming nail technicians

Thu, May 12, 2016

The Martin Academy of Gel Nails will launch in Galway in the coming weeks to meet the growing demand for nail technicians in the west of Ireland. The business is the brainchild of beautician/business owner Naoise Martin who has set up the academy because she was having difficulty finding suitably qualified staff for her own salon, The Beauty Lounge, in the Eyre Square Shopping Centre.

People just want to get home

Thu, May 12, 2016

You sit there. Trapped. Frustrated. Angry at the car in front of you. Though there is little reason to be. They’re probably angry at the car behind them for looking angry at them. You bang your steering wheel. You swear. To yourself. And then loudly. You check your watch. Another minute has ticked by. Then another five. And you’ve moved 20 yards and to make it worse when the green lights ahead of you turn green, nobody moves, because nobody can move because people creep into yellow boxes and take chances because that’s what you do when you’re caught in traffic.

You get aggressive, you take chances, you develop a feck you attitude to other drivers. And the clock ticks on. And then you realize that you’re not moving. That the guy from the office who’s walking home has passed you out. And the smart lights wink smartly again. Changing colours. Red for when traffic moves. And green for when it comes to a complete stop. And orange just for the craic. To match your reddening complexion.

Government must declare a 'housing emergency' says Farrell

Wed, May 11, 2016

The new Government must declare a "housing emergency" in Galway city and implement "immediate measures" to tackle rental inflation, which is leading to rental costs increasing much faster in Galway than they are in Dublin.

Calls for gardaí to take charge of traffic chaos at Parkmore

Wed, May 11, 2016

The traffic situation in Parkmore Business Park is "not only an inconvenience, it is dangerous". With people "caught in their cars for over an hour", demands are being made for the gardaí to be brought in to deal with traffic management at peak hours.

Right2Water Galway to 'confront' Ó Cuív over FF's 'outrageous' water charges

Mon, May 09, 2016

Right2Water Galway will "confront" Fianna Fáil's Éamon Ó Cuív over what it calls his party's "outrageous" failure "to honour its mandate on water charges and abolish them".

Galwegians in with strong chance to feature as ministers in next Government

Thu, May 05, 2016

With the formation of a new Government seemingly imminent, following Fianna Fáil’s agreement with Fine Gael to support a minority, FG-led administration, speculation now turns to how many, if any, Galway TDs may be in contention for ministries.

Criticism about the state of the Blackrock diving tower

Thu, May 05, 2016

A nephew of one of Galway’s most famous hurling heroes has lamented the state of the Blackrock diving tower in Salthill. Séan Duggan was one of the most high profile users of the facility, swimming there for more than 50 years. Indeed in hail, rain, or snow the GAA legend still undertook his daily swim, up to six months before he passed away at the age of 91. His nephew Peter L Duggan says it is a travesty that the famous landmark has deteriorated to such a state.

Two more women forward detailing incidents where they have been followed

Thu, May 05, 2016

Last week the Galway Advertiser featured an article after a local woman contacted the paper with a story about a frightening incident which occurred the previous Monday. The woman was driving home alone at 11pm on the main road between Moycullen and Spiddal (known as The Mountain Road) when she noticed a car to her rear being driven erratically. She detailed how a car came flying up behind her and began tailgating her and flashing lights.

Landmark Bank of Ireland building sold for more than €10.5 million

Thu, May 05, 2016

The landmark Bank of Ireland building at 43 Eyre Square has been sold for in excess of €10.5 million.

Visitor restrictions due to vomiting bug at UHG

Thu, May 05, 2016

Visitors restrictions are in place again this week at two wards at University Hospital Galway due to a number of suspected cases of the vomiting bug (Norovirus).

Marley welcomes fitting of LED lights in Shantalla

Thu, May 05, 2016

LED lights are to be installed throughout all of Shantalla, by the Galway City Council, with the works expecting to begin in June. The development has been welcomed by Sinn Féin city councillor Anna Marley.

Kyne welcomes increase in resource teaching hours in local schools

Thu, May 05, 2016

Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South, Seán Kyne has welcomed the significant increase in resource teaching hours in Galway schools for the coming school year.

NUI Galway book launch and public lecture on women in Ireland

Thu, May 05, 2016

Gender ARC and the Centre for Global Women’s Studies at NUI Galway will host a book launch and public lecture on Thursday, 5 May. NUI Galway’s Dr Caitriona Clear will launch her upcoming book Women’s Voices in Ireland: women’s magazines in the 1950s and 60s.

Public meeting on what is happening in Venezuela

Thu, May 05, 2016

The revolutionary Venezuelan government, led by its charismatic president, the late Hugo Chavez, stood centre stage in the world more than a decade ago as a wind of political change blew throughout Latin America.

Fundraiser for Pernet to be held next month

Thu, May 05, 2016

A charity 3 ball scramble in aid of childcare support for a family workshop will be held at Oughterard Golf Club on Friday June 10 at 2pm.

The event is being organised by Pernet, an association of voluntary groups set up by Sr Imelda O’Sullivan. Its aim is to further the mission of the Little Sisters of the Assumption to empower and support people in the community.

Canney welcomes assurances over threatened Rural Broadband Plan

Thu, May 05, 2016

Galway East TD Seán Canney has received confirmation that the Rural Broadband Plan is on course to commence installation of broadband to all rural homes by June 2017.

Call to action for the 7th annual 10km ‘Run for Ollie’

Thu, May 05, 2016

Calling all athletes, runners, and walkers to participate in this year’s 7th annual charity ‘Run for Ollie’ 10km Run which takes place in Milltown, Co. Galway, on Saturday June 11 2016 in aid of Ollie Burke. This event is organised each year by Ollie’s friends to raise funds for his daily medical care, and it promises to be a competitive and fun event for all.

Galway Community College announces new equine studies PLC course

Thu, May 05, 2016

Galway Community College continues to offer a large variety of PLC courses and this year has added a new equine studies in the area of horsemanship. GCC is fortunate to have experience in offering courses in the field of sports and now expanding this expertise by offering a QQI Level 5 certificate in equine studies.

Trading Faces Film School & Casting Agency

Thu, May 05, 2016

Are you between six and 17 years? Would you like to act in a film? If that’s a yes, then this is the course for you.

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