Aran survey of spoken Irish to be launched in city tomorrow

Thu, Oct 01, 2015

Former NUI Galway Registrar and Deputy President, Professor Nollaig Mac Congáil will launch Dr SéamAs Ó Direáin’s A Survey of Spoken Irish in the Aran Islands, Co. Galway on Friday, 9 October at 1.30pm in Áras na Gaeilge, NUI Galway.

Created over a period of 25 years, A Survey of Spoken Irish in the Aran Islands, Co. Galway represents the life’s work of Californian linguist Dr Séamas Ó Direáin, whose grandparents emigrated from Inis Mór to Boston over 100 years ago. Dr Ó Direáin, who turns 77 this October, first started learning Irish from expats in Kenya in the 1970s where he was researching African languages. Over 40 years later, he is delighted to make his Survey available for free and online from 9 October.

Molly and Ollie gearing up for PPI radio awards glory next week

Thu, Oct 01, 2015

He is the voice that wakes up people all across Galway with a mix of lighthearted banter and informative news on Galway Bay FM breakfast show Molly in the Morning. In reality ‘Molly’ is Attymon native Neil Molloy and although only at the helm of the local station’s early morning programme for the past eight months, he has been making a significant impact on what is widely acknowledged as a crucial radio time slot.

Start-up stories at GMIT

Thu, Oct 01, 2015

As part of the Start-up Gathering 2015, Ireland’s national start-up week, GMIT Innovation Hubs will host an evening of colourful start-up stories from successful entrepreneurs on Thursday October 8, 6.30pm, at GMIT Galway’s Innovation Hub (iHub).

Themed anti-depression Irish dance video to be filmed in Galway in November

Thu, Oct 01, 2015

An Irish dance video is to be filmed in Galway this November to highlight the fact that if people pull together they can help those suffering from depression or anxiety. The video which is entitled Alone is the brainchild of Knocknacarra native Kieran Hardiman, who has been involved with Irish dancing all his life, both competitively and professionally.

Gorta Self Help Africa to hold third annual charity dinner

Thu, Oct 01, 2015

Tickets are now on sale for the annual Gorta Self Help Africa annual charity dinner, which will take place on Friday November 27 in the Galway Bay Hotel.

Galway company combines science and seaweed to launch bovine food products

Thu, Oct 01, 2015

Galway based company Ocean Harvest Technology launched its new bovine products at the National Ploughing Championships in Laois last week. As part of the Enterprise Ireland Innovation Hub, Ocean Harvest presented and exhibited throughout the three day agricultural festival.

'Mam eventually accepted my sartorial elegance'

Thu, Oct 01, 2015

WHEN AL Porter emerged on to the stage of the Spiegeltent, an opening act on the opening night of the Vodafone Comedy Carnival Galway last October, he was little known. Fifteen minutes later, those present knew they would never forget him, and that a new star of Irish comedy had announced his arrival.

Member Service Excellence Awards for Galway’s largest Credit Unions St. Jarlath’s & St Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union

Thu, Oct 01, 2015

Two of Galway’s largest Credit Unions, St. Jarlath’s and St. Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Unions have been awarded the Customer Service Excellence Award from the industry recognised Customer Service Excellence Ireland (C.S.E.I.) which is endorsed by Enterprise Ireland, the Irish Government Agency. C.S.E.I. has over 20 years of combined Customer Service Quality initiatives with businesses and groups such as the London Olympics 2012, Marriott Hotel Group, Costa Coffee and Chelsea F.C. and many others.

Member Service Excellence Awards for Galway’s largest Credit Unions St. Jarlath’s & St Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union

Thu, Oct 01, 2015

Two of Galway’s largest Credit Unions, St. Jarlath’s and St. Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Unions have been awarded the Customer Service Excellence Award from the industry recognised Customer Service Excellence Ireland (C.S.E.I.) which is endorsed by Enterprise Ireland, the Irish Government Agency. C.S.E.I. has over 20 years of combined Customer Service Quality initiatives with businesses and groups such as the London Olympics 2012, Marriott Hotel Group, Costa Coffee and Chelsea F.C. and many others.

Together the two Credit Unions have been working together on a number of projects to ensure a consistent, reliable service for their membership and joined forces to put themselves forward for the award which is the culmination of both continuous training and evaluation of Member Service which took place over a period of a number of months. The evaluation involved an independent ‘Mystery Shopping’ assessment of branches in person and via telephone which assessed a number of criteria including the member service experience, ambience and atmosphere, layout of offices, website, social media engagement as well as the all-important, staff friendliness and helpfulness.

Westside residents to protest against water meter installation

Tue, Sep 29, 2015

A protest against Irish Water, water charges, water meters, and privatisation, organised by Right2Water Galway, takes place in the Westside area of the city this Saturday, and comes less than a week after a similar protest in Mervue.

Crime in the Country

Fri, Sep 25, 2015

The victim
Frank and Mary Duane are a typical hard-working country couple. Both quietly spoken, they opened a small shop in the 1940s beside their home in Kiltullagh. A lifetime of hard graft has resulted in the building of a successful shop, post-office, filling station, and hardware business which is now operated by their two sons Anthony and Sean. The couple are 'semi retired' but like all businesspeople, it is in their blood and they still take an active role in day-to-day proceedings.

Councillors motion prevents use of airport for Aran air service

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

A motion has been passed by Galway county councillors that effectively prevents Carnmore Airport being used to provide an air service to the Aran Islands in future. A special meeting of the council took place yesterday to discuss the use of the airport site due to the ongoing controversy about air transport to the islands.

Galway West - three sub-constituencies in one

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

With the scent of an election in the air, political anoraks in this column and elsewhere have been busy trying to foreshadow the outcome of the electoral contest taking place in Galway West at some stage over the next six months.

‘I was never interested in performing’

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

ONE OF the highlights of the upcoming Vodafone Comedy Carnival Galway is The Simpsons Backstage Tour presented by series writer/producer Mike Reiss, which will take audiences inside the lives of Springfield’s first family, revealing secret trivia of the show, insane dealings with network censors, and lots of juicy gossip about celebrity guest stars.

Surgery for special needs child cancelled on several occasions

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

A child with special needs who is waiting on an operation at University Hospital Galway has had it cancelled on a number of occasions.

Fianna Fail councillor Mary Hoade raised the issue at a meeting of the Regional Health Forum West this week. She said it was “not fair” to keep cancelling the surgery, especially at the last minute. Her family learned of the cancellation on some occasions the night before.

Can you handle the ACT Rockin’ Rainbow run at the airport?

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

ACT for Meningitis will host their first annual Rockin’ Rainbow run, the ultimate paint throwing, disco dancing, most fun loving 5k on the Planet, at Galway Airport on Sunday October 4 at 2pm with all funds raised going directly to the charity.

Executive Helicopters says choppers are transport of choice for many islands

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

Executive Helicopters have released a statement to address the ongoing issue regarding air transport to and from the Aran Islands. The company says helicopters are already the mainstay and air transport of choice to many offshore islands in open ocean conditions and give the example of the Tory Island service off Donegal coast, which has been operating since 1985 and is part-funded by the Department of the Gaeltacht. 

In relation to the comments that aeroplanes are able to operate in worse weather conditions than helicopters for the Aran islands PSO air service, the company says “airplanes  are not permitted by law to operate in worse weather than helicopters for this route. Aeroplanes require a minimum visibility of almost twice (1,500m) that required by a helicopter (800m) to operate to the relevant airports.’’

Losing a full ambulance crew in four years is alarming, says councillor at health forum

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

“Alarming” is how a county councillor and HSE regional health forum member described the loss of 11 staff from the Galway, Mayo, Roscommon ambulance service in the past four years.

Oranmore medical practice to open in new premises next week

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

After eight successful years Dr David Hanney, Dr Catherine O’Mahony, Dr Lorna Joyce and Dr Dan Delaney are moving from their thriving practice in the Orantown Centre to a recently renovated building on the Dublin Road, Oranmore. The new premises are strategically located just off the Oranbeg roundabout and comprises of 4000 sq feet with 13 consultation rooms.  The new premises are modern, spacious and very accessible. 

Dr David Hanney commenced practice in Oranmore in 2003 and was joined shortly afterwards by Dr Catherine O’Mahony. Dr Lorna Joyce joined the practice in 2013. Dr Dan Delaney will be with the practice until April 2016. Nurse Marie Smith is due to join the team in mid October. 

Fanbase on the increase due to Tierney Talk’s excellent impersonations

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

He can be Brian Cody, Joe Brolly, Liam Neeson, or Morgan Freeman, or many others depending on what takes his fancy. Talented Galway man Aidan Tierney has certainly been making waves recently due to his excellent impersonations of famous characters. 

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