Christmas has arrived early – revision courses only €50 

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Galway Grinds Academy is now enrolling for its popular Christmas Intensive Revision Courses for Junior and Leaving Certificate students. There is a total of 14 courses from which to choose. 

What makes Galway Grinds Academy’s courses different is the attention to detail. Unlike other courses that provide a one-day overview, the academy dedicates one full day of seven hours tuition to particular aspects of the State Examinations, which results in greater understanding of the subject area.

Are you interested in care work but need a FETAC qualification?   

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

The private home care sector in Ireland remains a strong growth sector for jobs. An aging population coupled with new regulations means care workers now require a FETAC qualification.

Enhance your CV with a payroll qualification

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

In today’s economic climate many businesses require additional office skills from prospective employees. A working knowledge of the Irish payroll system is an excellent skill to add to one's CV.

Learn to make your own Christmas cards at Cregal Art

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Explore your creative side at the upcoming card making demonstration at Cregal Art. During the ‘How to Create Your Own Cards’ demonstration, DoCraft expert Cliona Larkin will provide you with tips that will inspire you to create your own cards at an affordable price.

The demonstration is something that can be enjoyed by everyone, and is a great way to learn how to convey your message in a creative and heartfelt way, whatever the occasion may be. Don’t miss out this festive season to learn how to make your Christmas cards with a difference which will be treasured by those who receive them.

Use private hospitals to cut waiting lists for operations says Grealish

Tue, Nov 03, 2015

One in five people on hospital waiting lists in Galway have been enduring "pain and discomfort for a least a year" waiting for treatment, a situation one Galway TD has described as "a terrible statistic in a First World country”.

Searches resume in Carna thirty years after local woman disappears

Mon, Nov 02, 2015

Gardaí investigating the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of a Carna woman thirty years ago are currently carrying out planned searches in the area.

Right2Water to protest outside Mill Street today

Mon, Nov 02, 2015

Right2Water Galway will hold a protest outside Mill Street Garda Station today from 12 noon, against what it alleges is Government use of the courts and Gardaí "to attack legitimate protest against Government policies".

Pressure mounts on Council to support AMACH and MADRA ahead of budget meeting

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

With just two weeks until its annual budget meeting, Galway City Council has been criticised for its delay in releasing funding to AMACH!, the local organisation representing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, which is seeking to open a resource centre. There is also ongoing controversy about the provision of funding to MADRA - the charity aiming to reduce the rate of dog euthanasia in the city.

Stop trying to get away with drink driving

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

“I spoke to God about Ciaran’s favourite toys, food, colour and all the things that made him unique. My injuries were two fractured ankles, a compound fracture to my left leg, a fractured pelvis and hip, a fractured elbow and sternum, but the worst injury was the pain which came from my broken heart.”

Every so often an article or a passage or a video comes along that we are all encouraged to consume. To read, to watch, to hear. Every so often, we are encouraged to open our ears so that our hearts and our heads may hear. Every so often we have to, for our own sakes.

A bigger city council is not a more effective one

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

Some years back, when the review of local government was carried out, it resulted in the Galway City Council seeing an increase from 15 to 18 councillors. All three wards in the city would have six representatives each was the conclusion. That is reform for you!

'Get your coat off and get stuck in'

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

It was something of a red letter day at Kenny’s Gallery last Friday with the dual launch of a major new exhibition by sculptor John Behan, and a terrific book celebrating the artist, by NUIG’s Adrian Frazier, entitled John Behan: The Bull of Sheriff Street - The Life and Work of an Irish Sculptor and published by Lilliput Press.

Connolly encourages re-think on light rail for Galway

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

An attempt to revive support for a light rail system for Galway will come before the next Galway City Council meeting, with a demand for a delegation from City Hall to visit towns in France to observe how light rail is operating there.

NUI Galway law lecturer publishes report on clinical legal education

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

Dr Bryan McMahon, retired Judge of the High Court and former part-time Professor of Law at NUI Galway, recently launched a new report, Clinical Legal Education in Ireland: Progress and Potential. The report was written by Larry Donnelly, Lecturer and Director of Clinical Legal Education in NUI Galway’s School of Law, and was commissioned by the Dublin-based Free Legal Advice Centres Ltd (FLAC) and Public Interest Law Alliance (PILA).

Collins McNicholas host table quiz and take on 250km Challenge for Pieta House

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

A fundraising Table Quiz will be held in An Pucan Bar on Thursday November 12 commencing at 7.30pm (tables of four for €40)  to raise funds for Pieta House.  All are welcome on the night but there are limited tables so please confirm your attendance – it will be a fun filled event with table prizes, raffle and finger food served.

The Table Quiz is on the run up to a 250Km charity run in aid of Pieta House being completed by the staff of Collins McNicholas on Friday November 27 at the Athlone Institute of Technology indoor athletics track when the staff of Collins McNicholas nationwide have pledged to walk and run the distance to raise vital funds for this worthy national charity. 

Galwayman wins major literary award for novel

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

Galwayman Brian Ó Broin has been awarded first prize in the national literary competition An t-Oireachtas for his novel An Eachtra ar Oileán na Rún.

Cell EXPLORERS teams to bring hands-on science to Irish schools

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

NUI Galway’s Cell EXPLORERS science outreach programme has announced the launch of their new partnership with the University of Limerick (UL) and Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT). Funded by a two-year Science Foundation Ireland Discover Award, the partnership will see teams visit primary schools in their localities sharing the wonder of science, allowing children to act like real scientists in their own classrooms.

Progressive city like Galway shouldn’t be putting half its stray dogs to sleep, says MADRA as they await answers and commitment from City Council

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

Local dog rescue charity MADRA has issued a call to Galway City Council to provide them with the wherewithal to reduce Galway city’s unacceptably high dog euthanasia rate. 

A proposal to reduce the rate (second highest in the country) has been with the Council for almost six months now, but  has not yet been decided upon.  The matter was further confused earlier this month when the Council intimated at their October meeting that they were working with other charities such as Dogs Trust and GSPCA to solve the problem — but both charities have since stated in writing that they have not taken any dogs from the Council.

Fundraiser to take place in the Town Hall for assault victim Shane Grogan

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

A fundraising event will take place in the Town Hall Theatre on Monday December 7 in aid of Tuam man Shane Grogan who was seriously injured in an unprovoked assault in the town three years ago.

SCCUL entrepreneurs to feel the heat of the dragon’s flame

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

Serial entrepreneur and long standing RTE Dragon, Gavin Duffy has been announced as the ‘celebrity’ judge for the 2016 SCCUL Enterprise Awards.  

Trick or treat and plenty to eat @ Radisson Blu

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

The Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway, has a scarily good menu of entertaining activities planned to celebrate Halloween this Saturday.

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