Maree lecturer joint winner of GMIT President’s Award

Thu, Dec 17, 2015

GMIT have announced that lecturers Celine Curtin, Department of Film & Documentary, and Maree’s Dr John Healy, Department of Computing and Applied Physics, are joint winners of this year’s GMIT President’s Award for Teaching Excellence.

The two GMIT academics were presented with their awards by GMIT President, Dr Fergal Barry, at the annual conferring ceremonies in the Radisson Hotel in Galway recently.Dr John Healy, from Maree, Oranmore, Co Galway, is a lecturer in the Department of Computer Science & Applied Physics.

Oranmore woman honoured at Shannon Airport for her role in photo of Hollywood star

Thu, Dec 17, 2015

The proud story of Ireland’s most historic airport has been evoked in a special photographic exhibition capturing some of the golden moments and world famous stars who visited Shannon Airport. One of the images features an Oranmore woman with one of the most recognisable faces in Hollywood history.

Scoil Mhuire, Oranmore, presented with prestigious Digital Schools of Distinction Award

Thu, Dec 17, 2015

The Digital Schools of Distinction is a flagship programme which aims to promote, recognise, and encourage excellence in the use of technology in primary schools.

Schools that successfully complete the three step programme receive a nationally recognised Digital School of Distinction Award, accredited by the Department of Education. Digital Schools of Distinction also receive free hardware and software and ongoing practical support and resources as part of the community of digital schools in Ireland.

Medtronic announces new high-tech facility in Galway

Mon, Dec 14, 2015

Global medical technology company Medtronic’s has announced it will construct a new manufacturing facility in Galway, that will manufacture the IN.PACT Admiral drug-coated balloon for the treatment of peripheral artery disease.

More flooding devastation for Galway homes and businesses

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

It is certainly not going to be a very happy Christmas for many homeowners and businesspeople in Galway who are yet again suffering the effects of severe flooding around the county following the weekend storm. It is a case of déjá vu for many people who have been in this situation numerous times before. Indeed there has been a campaign on-going since 1995 to have drainage work carried in south Galway, and 20 years later the situation remains the same.

After 2015, an uncertain future awaits the political parties

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

As the festive season approaches it is not only turkeys which are facing an uncertain future; politicians are also of a nervous disposition as they face the verdict of the electorate in the early weeks of the New Year.

Galway Countdown star gets ready to appear in the quarter final next week

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Galway man Liam Moloney is excited about his appearance in the quarter final of Countdown on Channel 4 next week. Mr Moloney is a huge fan of the show and his initial appearances on the programme earlier this year saw him fulfill a lifelong dream.

Teresa Mannion — a global sensation

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

RTEs western reporter Teresa Mannion is coming to terms with turning into a global superstar since her performance on the six o’clock news last Saturday evening. Her theatrics while reporting in wet and windy conditions from the Salthill prom immediately lit up social media and the attention has not abated since.

Galway anti-war group condemns arrest of Mick Wallace

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

The Galway Alliance Against War has issued a statement condemning the arrest and imprisonment of Deputy Mick Wallace. The Independent Wexford TD was arrested at Clontarf Garda Station by appointment yesterday and brought to Limerick Prison.

The silent burglar of rising water

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Our homes are precious places. They are the last bastion of the day dreamer, they are the harbours to which our emotional ships flee in time of strife and bother. To our homes, we afford a feeling of invincibility because they are not bolstered alone by bricks and mortar, but by love and memories and familial strength. That is why when homes are burgled, so much more is lost than the goods that are taken. What is stolen first and foremost is the sanctity of the home, that the boundaries have been breached by someone not welcome, not invited.

For the last year, homes in rural Ireland have been attacked and visited by persons unwelcome. The prospect of this leads many to sleep fitfully because of their fear that their walls will be breached, their personal safety threatened and their memories defaced.

Seafood development programme will create jobs in Connemara fisheries, says Kyne

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Fine Gael TD for Galway West, Sean Kyne, has said that news of a greenlight for the Seafood Development Operational Programme is very welcome for fishing communities and will help to create jobs in Connemara.

This week the European Commission has agreed Ireland’s new €241 million development programme for the seafood sector and adopted it into law. According to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, this means that the Programme can now be implemented in full, which Dep Kyne says is welcome news for the fisheries community around the coast of Ireland, including in Connemara.

GMIT presents honorary fellowships to three outstanding west of Ireland men

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) has awarded Honorary Fellowships to three outstanding individuals for their contribution to their communities and to regional development in the west.

Students must be aware of changes in applying for J-I Visa, says Ó Clochartaigh

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Sinn Féin spokesperson on the Diaspora, Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh, has stressed the need for students to acquaint themselves with recent changes in the J1 application process, meaning students will have to secure work prior to travelling to the US.

Senator Ó Clochartaigh said that the J-1 Summer Work and Travel programme has been a very important milestone for many third level students for over forty years. It is a hugely popular initiative and allows students an opportunity to live, travel and work in the United States and share their culture and ideas.

NUI Galway awarded €1.5 million European Research Council grant for schizophrenia study

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

NUI Galway has been awarded a European Research Council Starting Grant of almost €1.5 million over five years from Horizon 2020’s European Research Council, to identify a new biological target for new treatment development of schizophrenia.

Nora-Jane enjoying life in La La Land

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Galway born actress Nora-Jane Noone has been revelling in the success of Brooklyn since the film appeared on Irish screens last month. The movie has certainly lived up to its billing, after it caused quite a stir at its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival last January. A bidding war for distribution rights began and Fox Searchlight Pictures sealed the deal for $9 million which was one of the biggest money deals to ever emerge from the festival.

OMiG to wrap up year with party of positivity

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Don’t miss out on the fantastic evening that Online Marketing in Galway has in store for its last seminar of the year! The Christmas party on Tuesday, December 15 at 6.30pm will kick off with guest speaker, Breda Fox, CEO of the Galway Enterprise Office. Breda will speak about several Galway success stories from 2015 and give invaluable insight into how to succeed. The title of her talk is ‘UnWrapping LEO, Galway Successes 2015’. Breda has been the driving force and energy of the Enterprise Board, consistently steering a client focused service where start-ups and small businesses are encouraged to come for help, assistance and guidance.

Linda Flynn from Flynn Admin will then give her expert advice on ‘How to grow your audience using Hashtags’. Flynn admin are a bright, dynamic and energetic social media agency. Established since 2013, the agency has grown at a rapid rate with it’s founder Linda winning the Network Galway, Business woman of the year in 2014.

30 new beds for UHG Emergency Department as new facility to go to design and planning in 2016

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South Seán Kyne has welcomed clarification from the Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar that the 30 new beds for UHG’s emergency department are on course to open later this month.

Give up your non-perishables for Galway Simon food appeal

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Galway Simon Community is appealing to the public for donations of non-perishable foods including tinned food, pasta, rice, cereal, tea and coffee, soups, treats, as well as hygiene products, and fire packs.

Connacht Rugby’s Ronan Loughney wins volunteer award

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Fresh off the back of an amazing victory that saw Connacht win in Thomond Park for the first time in 29 years, Ronan Loughney has made history again by becoming the first professional sportsman to win a Volunteer Ireland Award.

Stádas breise san AE

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Tá fáilte curtha ag Conradh na Gaeilge roimh fhógra an tAire Stáit Gaeltachta, Joe McHugh, faoin gcomhaontú ó Chomhairle an AE Rialachán a dhéanamh lena leagtar amach méadú incriminteach ar na catagóirí de reachtaíocht an AE atá le haistriú go Gaeilge. Tá sé seo á dhéanamh mar chuid den phróiseas chun deireadh a chur le maolú na Gaeilge san AE faoi 31 Nollaig 2021.

Éilíonn an Conradh anois ar an Rialtas clár ama céimiúil a fhoilsiú chun go n-earcófar foireann le Gaeilge laistigh d’achar cúig bliana. Dúirt Cóilín Ó Cearbhaill, Uachtarán Chonradh na Gaeilge “Deis iontach do phobal na Gaeilge a bheidh i gcomórtais earcaíochta an tAontas Eorpaigh. Ní mór don Rialtas spriocanna cinnte, intomhaiste a chinntiú leis na hinstitiúidí éagsúla san AE i dtaca le líon na gcéimithe a chuirfear ar fáil gach bliain idir seo agus 2021 d’fhostaíocht sna hinstitiúidí Eorpacha.”

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