Votes will be counted in NUIG and New Inn

Thu, Feb 11, 2016

The fate of Galway’s politicians will be decided by the voters on Friday February 26, but the decisions will be known over the weekend when the results are counted in NUI Galway and New Inn.

‘Crippling the small man’

Thu, Feb 11, 2016

A young man in Athenry, who is building a house on family owned land, has been in contact with the Galway Advertiser to express his anger that Galway County Council and Irish Water are charging a combined total of €4,800 to install a pipe to connect to the water mains. The water runs directly in front of the site on which the man is building.

The couple have already paid a development levy of €3,530 to the council for recreational amenities, and €1,800 to the ESB to connect to electricity. Therefore before they begin to install the foundation of their house, they will have shelled out more than €10,000 to connect to basic utilities.

Science on Screen initiative to promote tech and maths in film production

Thu, Feb 11, 2016

The SFI Centre for Research in Medical Devices (CÚRAM) at NUI Galway and the Galway Film Centre have launched a partnership project called ‘Science on Screen’, funded through Science Foundation Ireland’s (SFI) Discover Programme. The Programme aims to facilitate, promote and increase the inclusion of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) content in Irish film and TV production.

Meeting to discuss progress of new Presentation College in Athenry

Thu, Feb 11, 2016

The board of management of Presentation College Athenry has arranged a special meeting for students and their parents/guardians to discuss the progress of the new school project.

The school is seeking to build a new facility and funding will come from the Government’s Infrastructure and Capital Investment Framework plan.

Politicians pledge support for Educate Together secondary school for city

Thu, Feb 11, 2016

The establishment of an Educate Together second level school in Galway may have taken a significant step forward now that nine Galway West candidates have pledged their support for the opening of such an institution.

Introduce a dress-code for our national parliament, says Higgins

Thu, Feb 11, 2016

Senator Lorraine Higgins has called for an Oireachtas dress code to be introduced following General Election 2016, adding that it is unacceptable that members of Dail and Seanad Eireann would enter the chambers of our national parliament dressed in unsuitable attire.’

‘’In 2011, the Oireachtas Committee on Procedures and Privileges drafted a proposal requesting TDs and Senators wear ‘appropriate business attire’ in their function as legislators.

Nephews to tell remarkable story of Eilish Dolan

Thu, Feb 11, 2016

f ‘Lectures in the Library’ will tell the remarkable story of Dubliner Eilish Dolan from her wrongful incarceration as a 15 year old girl to her adult career as a writer of romantic fiction.

Eight candidates declare for hustings in Indreabhán

Thu, Feb 11, 2016

Eight of the declared candidates standing for election in the Galway West-South Mayo constituency have accepted an invitation from Cumann Forbartha Chois Fharraige to attend a public hustings next Monday, February 15 in Seanscoil Sailearna, Indreabhán.

It’s good to dream about summer nights in Carnmore with Bruce

Thu, Feb 11, 2016

About a quarter of a century ago, I remember talking to a doctor in north Galway whose dream it was to make his native Glenamaddy the live music centre of the country. At the time, the only suitable large concert venue capable of handling the mega acts was the then Point in Dublin (now the 3 Arena). This was also a time when the country had effectively staged Europe’s biggest live music concert in a converted stables in rural Co Cork. Dr Paddy Geraghty owned a massive riding stables on the outskirts of the town and he often stood there and imagined it full to the brim, a sort of musical Newgrange attracting thousands of fans from far and wide.

New archdiocesan magazine to be launched at Novena next week

Thu, Feb 11, 2016

The Galway Solemn Novena, will begin this Monday 15 February and run until Tuesday 23 February, with over 10,000 expected to attend over the nine-day celebration. To facilitate parking for Novena Gaol Road, along the Southern and Western boundaries of Galway Cathedral will be temporarily closed. An alternative route is available along the Eastern boundary of Galway Cathedral. Local access will be maintained at all times. Advance diversion signage will be in place prior to work commencing.

As part of this year’s Novena, the new Galway Arch Diocesan Magazine, New Horizon will be officially launched on Tuesday February 16 at each session of the day. The magazine will be launched by members of the clergy and well known Galway personalities and will be available to buy in the Cathedral.

Kyne says it is galling that opponents to City Bypass are offering sympathy to communities affected by traffic

Thu, Feb 11, 2016

Galway West TD and General Election Candidate Seán Kyne has reiterated his support for the Galway City Bypass following a public meeting on the project held last week.

Galway drivers warned after teenager tries to enter woman’s car at busy traffic junction

Thu, Feb 11, 2016

The Galway Advertiser Facebook page was once again a hotbed of activity this week after a story was shared about a frightening incident at the Moneenageisha junction.

GMIT announces key appointments

Thu, Feb 11, 2016

GMIT has appointed Dr Lisa Ryan to the new post of Head of Department of Natural Sciences and Eamon Walsh to the post of Head of Department of Accounting and Information Systems at GMIT’s Galway (Dublin Road) campus.

Eight candidates declare for hustings in Indreabhán

Thu, Feb 11, 2016

Eight of the declared candidates standing for election in the Galway West-South Mayo constituency have accepted an invitation from Cumann Forbartha Chois Fharraige to attend a public hustings next Monday, February 15 in Seanscoil Sailearna, Indreabhán.

FF unveil plans for new cycle routes and pedestrian paths for city

Thu, Feb 11, 2016

Opening the old railway tunnel at Bohermore, and turning the remains of the Galway-Clifden railway bridge at NUI Galway, into pedestrian and cycle lanes would “boost cycle tourism” and “encourage citizens to alter their transport habits”.

This is the view of Fianna Fáil Galway West candidate John Connolly, who said the city “could do a lot more to make cycling a more attractive method of commuting”

Heart of Galway Challenge to support Foróige Big Brother Big Sister

Thu, Feb 11, 2016

The Heart of Galway Challenge, which this year is raising funds for Foróige’s Big Brother Big Sister programme, takes place this Sunday, along Shop Street, the Claddagh, and the Salthill promenade, from 12 noon.

Supermac’s newest plaza opening its doors tomorrow

Thu, Feb 11, 2016

Ireland’s largest home-grown fast-food chain, Supermac’s, will add to its growing empire tomorrow when the Galway Plaza opens for business on the M6.

Rural GPs stretched to the limit, says Healy Eames

Thu, Feb 11, 2016

Independent Senator and Galway West/South Mayo General Election candidate Fidelma Healy Eames has warned of the dangers of serious under-funding of GPs in remote rural areas.

Hoade demands new, specialised Garda unit to tackle gangland killings

Wed, Feb 10, 2016

The advanced organisational capabilities of tightly organised, highly mobile gangs, and their "sheer brutality" demands a co-ordinated, concentrated, response by An Garda Síochána, which can only come by setting up Serious Organised Crime Unit within the force.

New waste charges 'another stealth tax' that will hurt the elderly most

Tue, Feb 09, 2016

The end of the waiver system in Galway will see many of the city's most vulnerable having to pay €170 extra a year for refuse services, while changes to the refuse system across the State have been branded by a local councillor as yet another "stealth charge".

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