Concerns over planned road closure at Cartymore Cross – Ó Clochartaigh
Wed, Dec 23, 2015
Sinn Féin Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh is to raise concerns with Galway County Council about a proposed closure of the R339 for three weeks next year.
Read more ...HSE booklet for people coping with flooding devastation
Wed, Dec 23, 2015
The HSE has set up a helpline for those feeling emotionally overwhelmed by the devastation caused by the recent severe flooding.
Read more ...Collins McNicholas embrace #HometoWork by hosting open recruitment event
Wed, Dec 23, 2015
Collins McNicholas Recruitment and HR Services are embracing the #HometoWork Government initiative by hosting a free ‘Hometowork West’ event on Wednesday next December 30 in the Harbour Hotel, New Dock Road, Galway running from 10am to 1pm that morning.
The event will also feature an open recruitment fair with details of live opportunities, handy tips for CV preparation and interview techniques so those considering a new career opportunity for 2016 can also come along and speak to experienced recruitment consultants on the day.
Read more ...Carbon Nightclub Galway raises much needed funds for GSPCA
Wed, Dec 23, 2015
In response to a recent story that circulated in the news that featured a husky by the name of Macari, who was the subject of horrific animal abuse when his eyes were shot with pellet guns, Carbon nightclub Galway have raised over €1,000 from their recent ‘Zoology’ fundraiser in aid of the Galway Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA).
Read more ...Award for Yeats Ballylee Mile at Council Golden Mile event
Wed, Dec 23, 2015
The Burren Lowlands Group was among the winners at this year’s Golden Mile of Galway Awards, receiving the Built Heritage Award for a mile extending from Ballylee Cross to the Ballyaneen lios/fort. This is one of the most historic roads in the county as it includes Thoor Ballylee, an old mill and miller’s house, Yeats’ cottage, ring forts, a blessed well, and 19th century farmhouses.
Read more ...Dunkellin River and Aggard Stream flood relief scheme delay unacceptable, says Canney
Wed, Dec 23, 2015
Canney has attacked the system where a major flood relief scheme for South Galway is tied up in red tape.
Read more ...Naughton welcomes design works to save Parkmore employees thousands of hours being stuck in traffic
Wed, Dec 23, 2015
inisterial officials, The National Transport Authority and Galway City Council, the Government, through the NTA, committed to allocating €100,000 funding for detailed design works at Parkmore — to allow for a scheme that will save Parkmore employees from being stuck in traffic for thousands of hours each year.
Read more ...Is there a doctor in your house? — Mini Med School to be held for students in New Year
Wed, Dec 23, 2015
The first ‘NUI Galway Mini Med School’ is taking place in January and February to encourage and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals. The programme is aimed at Transition, 5th and 6th year students and will be run on campus on January 27 and February 3, 10, and 17 2016. NUI Galway Mini Med School is designed to give students a taste of what it would be like to study a healthcare-related degree at the University, while encouraging them to pursue their interests. It is the second initiative of its kind in Ireland along with the College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI).
Read more ...268 enumerators to be recruited in Galway
Wed, Dec 23, 2015
268 enumerators are to be employed in Galway for the duration of next April’s Census collection, it has been confirmed by the Central Statistics Office.
Read more ...Local hoteliers upbeat about 2016
Wed, Dec 23, 2015
Following a year of strong tourism growth, hotels and guesthouses in Galway are upbeat going into 2016, according to the latest quarterly barometer from the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF). Local hoteliers have benefitted from a 13 per cent increase in overseas visitors to Ireland over the last 12 months, including significant growth key markets such as North America (visitors up 13 per cent), Britain (up 11 per cent) and the rest of Europe (up 14 per cent).
Read more ...City solicitor to run for Renua in election
Wed, Dec 23, 2015
Galway city solicitor Nicola Daveron has been chosen to run for RENUA Ireland in Galway West/Mayo South in the forthcoming General Election.
Read more ...Inquest case in which next of kin uninformed was not in Galway
Wed, Dec 23, 2015
The case highlighted in media by Galway West TD Sean Kyne last week concerning the holding of an inquest without informing the next of kin did not occur in Galway, but elsewhere in the country.
Read more ...Two young men killed following Headford and Loughrea crashes
Wed, Dec 23, 2015
Two young men lost their lives in separate road crashes around the county in recent days.
Read more ...Tunes for Thoor a great success
Wed, Dec 23, 2015
It started with a simple post on Facebook from Philadelphia based musician, Gabriel Donohue. Gabriel is a native of Kilconieron and also a renowned musician and producer who recently performed with Tom Waits on the Jay Leno show in the US.
Read more ...Searches continue for missing student Michael Bugler
Wed, Dec 23, 2015
Searches are continuing around Galway city for missing student Michael Bugler. The Ennis native, who is a studying law at NUI Galway, has been missing since the early hours of last Friday morning. The 20 year old was last seen walking near his home in The Claddagh at 1am after he left the Quay’s Bar. CCTV footage tracks him as far as passing the Claddagh Church as he appears to be on his way home to Fairhill Road.
Read more ...Communities shocked by death of young boy
Wed, Dec 23, 2015
The tragic death of Ballinderreen boy Mark Fordham has shocked and saddened the tight knit south Galway communities of Ballinderreen, Kilcolgan, Kinvara, and Ardrahan. The seven-year-old lost his life following an accident in the yard of his home in Keamsella on Saturday morning.
Read more ...Welcome as BIM withdraw plans for huge fish farm
Wed, Dec 23, 2015
Local opponents have this week welcomed the withdrawal of plans by Bord Iascaigh Mhara to develop a massive 15,000 tonne fish farm close to Inis Oírr.
Read more ...Local tragedies have numbed us all this festive season
Wed, Dec 23, 2015
Tragedy and misfortune seem to be amplified the nearer they are to the Christmas season. Our reaction to news of the darkest kind at this time of year centres on the ruination of the occasion, the absence of friends, the destruction of memories and the fact that it careers into the path of a season that is ostensibly presented as one of joy and familial togetherness.
Read more ...St Mary’s College celebrates Christmas with college feast day and charity drive
Wed, Dec 23, 2015
As part of the annual St Mary’s College Christmas charity drive all students enjoyed a full Christmas dinner on Friday December 18. Chef Radek Lewandski and Mariola, and their helpers, prepared a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings.
Read more ...Mount Falcon Estate — a world of relaxation awaits
Wed, Dec 23, 2015
The moment you turn your car into the drive of Mount Falcon Resort near Ballina, Co Mayo, you know that you are departing one sphere and entering another world of relaxation. And as you drive up the tree-lined avenue, and see the impressive grey stoned house through the leaves, you know that whatever state you arrive here in, you are guaranteed to leave here as someone who has had an experience that will reinvigorate, entertain, and occupy you.
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