Use your 1c and 2c coins to help a good cause

Tue, Oct 20, 2015

The Central Bank is beginning the process of rounding out 1c and 2c coins next Wednesday October 28, so if you wish to get rid of your coins and help a worthy cause, donate to Change for Charity.

No funding to staff it — councillors ask for review of ‘unrealistic’ new housing scheme

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

The Galway City Council has unanimously passed a motion calling on the Government to rethink the new Housing Assistance Payment scheme, amid fears the scheme will cause chaos for the local authority due to a lack of funding to staff it.

Fine print reveals the flaws in Government messages

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

Before the 'Send' icon was clicked, someone should have asked Labour Galway West TD Derek Nolan if he wanted one final look over his press release welcoming Budget 2016, because concluding this happy statement, entitled Family-Friendly Budget Ensures Right People Benefit From Recovery, is one hell of a howler.

Bake Fest founder all set for another successful weekend

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

Bake Fest founder Jennie Browne believes that baking is a crucial life skill that should be taught to children from a young age. Ms Browne, herself a lifelong baker, is passionate about the accrued benefits of baking and cooking.

Crime in the Country

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

As part of the Galway Advertiser's ongoing series on rural crime, we speak to a farmer in rural Galway, who has been robbed three times, including two nights in a row in July. The man wishes to remain anonymous.

DPP Claire Loftus giving a talk in Galway today

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

The NUIG Law Society has invited the Director of Public Prosecutions Claire Loftus, to give a talk at the college today Thursday October 15. Ms Loftus is a significant figure in the law community of Ireland and the visit will be a momentous occasion for the students of NUI Galway.

Moycullen school meets minister to hasten end of classes in musty dated prefabs

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

A delegation from Scoil Mhuire, Moycullen travelled to Leinster House last week to meet the Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O’Sullivan to deliver a petition for permission and funding to replace the school’s ageing, outdated prefabs with new classrooms. 

Council votes to dispose of Royal Tara lands

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

City councillors voted this week to sell the Royal Tara China site in Mervue.

Innovative hospital art project encourages people to live in the now

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

An innovative art project at a city public hospital aims to encourage people to have a positive attitude and to live in the present.

Come on ye buoys in green — JFC launches its range of innovative sea buoys at marine conference in city

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

Tuam-Based JFC Marine will today unveil to the marine world its innovative range of seaborne navigation buoys.

New Aran contract welcome but Government must ‘get it right’ next time says Grealish

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

The new contract awarding air services between the Aran Islands and the mainland is welcome but when the new contracts come up next year, the Government must listen to Islanders and not “make a dog’s dinner of the tender process”.

This is the view of Independent Galway West TD Noel Grealish, who welcomed the recent signing of a new one year contract between the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaelthact and Aer Arann, valued at €1.6 million, which ensures air services between the Aran Islands and Connemara from this month until September 30.

Paul Murphy to speak in Galway next week

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

TD Paul Murphy will be in Galway next week to address a public meeting on the issues of housing, water charges, political policing, and the “need for a political revolution” in the upcoming General Election.

Nursing opportunities await at the Galway Clinic which holds Open Day this weekend

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

The HSE recruitment embargo of 2009 meant zero jobs for 1,500 nurses graduating in Ireland each year. They were instead forced to go overseas for jobs and further training. Top destinations in 2014/2015 have been the UK, Australia, USA and UAE (in particular, Dubai). The current nursing crisis is creating a high demand for nursing staff, in particular, those with additional specialised or sub-specialised training. The call is out. Nurses come home.

Entrepreneurs – Time for a vote of confidence

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

arguably that prior Budgets have focused on tax measures to attract Foreign Direct Investment and that supportive tax measures for small businesses and entrepreneurs have received less attention. With the advent of improved technology, the option for Irish entrepreneurs to move their base outside of our shores is now a live one as many of them can easily conduct their business across borders. Therefore the need to encourage new entrepreneurs and support existing entrepreneurs is vital in ensuring the medium to long term health of the Irish economy.

Pádraic Ó Conaire replica statue will not be completed until next year

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

A new replica statue of Pádraic Ó Conaire, which was due to be in place in Eyre Square by the end of the year, will not be installed until next year following a delay.

Galway senator welcomes Budget childcare measures

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

Galway Fine Gael senator Hildegarde Naughton has labelled Tuesday’s Budget as ‘progressive’ and has welcomed its focus on childcare provision.

€50,000 Prize Fund for SCCUL Enterprise Awards

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

A €50,000 prize fund is on offer to Galway-based entrepreneurs in the sixth year of an innovative competition aimed at encouraging entrepreneurship and rewarding local enterprise. The sccul enterprise awards, launched on Monday night in the Institute for Lifecourse and Society, NUI Galway, is an initiative of community based company SCCUL Enterprises Ltd. 

Thermo King announce acquisition of Celtrak

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

Thermo King, a manufacturer of transport temperature control solutions for a variety of mobile applications and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, this week announced the acquisition of Galway-based Celtrak.

Rock Project founder to visit Galway for opening this Saturday

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

Galway’s newest and most exciting music school for 7 - 18 year olds, The Rock Project is opening in Knocknacarra Community Centre, Cappagh Road, Galway this Saturday October 17 2015 at 12.30 pm and some places are still available.

A kick in the dark — 1,500 registered for Galway Night Run

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

The Revive Active inaugural Galway Night Run on tomorrow night has attracted over 1,500 entrants.  The run which is taking place this Friday on The Prom at 8pm has seen remarkable entries from all across the west coast. The 5km route will take participants along Galway Bay, beginning and ending at Mutton Island. 

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