Garda recruitment 2016

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

There is good news for people who have been waiting for a chance to join An Garda Síochána. The Public Appointments Service is currently accepting applications for An Garda Síochána on its website www.publicjobs.ie. Applications will continue to be accepted until Tuesday January 5 2016. Even better news is that Minister for Justice, Frances Fitzgerald, has announced that up to 600 new Garda trainees will be recruited in 2016.

Kilfenora Céilí Band to play in February for language preschool fundraiser

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

The Children’s Language Development Preschool (CLDP) in Oranmore is excited about its upcoming fundraiser — the Kilfenora Céilí Band at the Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe, on Saturday February 27.

Keeping your immune system healthy

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Coughing, sneezing, and moaning... does that sound like anyone around you these days? Not forgetting sore throats, chest infections, bunged up heads, and stuffy noses. OK, so just about everyone and their cat is sick at the moment. Besides increasing our vitamin C, is there anything else we can do about it? Thankfully, yes! With good nutrition and by choosing the right foods at the right time, we can speed up the recovery from infection and better yet, prevent recurrence next year.

Christmas has arrived early — revision courses only €50

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Galway Grinds Academy is now enrolling for its upcoming popular Christmas intensive revision courses for Junior and Leaving Certificate students. There are a total of 14 courses from which to choose.

Christmas revision courses at Mill Street

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Enrolments for the Leaving and Junior Cert intensive Christmas courses are currently being accepted at the Galway Study Centre at Mill Street. Classes will start on Monday morning December 28 and continue until Saturday January 2. The centre will be closed on New Year’s Day.

The latest date for making a booking is Friday December 18, although it is expected that some classes will be completely booked out before this date. Revision will concentrate on key topics in each subject and students can enrol from one up to a maximum of four subjects. Excellent study notes will be provided and there will be a lot of emphasis on examination and study techniques.

Team behind Lily Mae charity single come up trumps again

Tue, Dec 08, 2015

A charity Christmas single featuring Shane Filan stars a number of teenagers from Galway. 'When I Grow Up' was recorded in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in October, and is masterminded by same team that created 'Tiny Dancer A Song For Lily-Mae' in 2012. That tune was the second biggest selling charity single in Irish chart history, second only to the 1985 smash hit, Band Aid's 'Do They Know It's Christmas'.

Galway to mark 1916 Rising with 'extensive programme' of events

Mon, Dec 07, 2015

Galway was, along with Tyrone, Louth, and Wexford, one of the few counties to actually take part in the 1916 Rising, and outside of Dublin, County Galway saw the most significant level of activity.

New PE hall for Salerno Secondary School

Mon, Dec 07, 2015

Salerno Secondary School in Salthill is to get a new PE Hall under the Department of Education and Skills' additional accommodation allocations programme.

Time to follow words with actions on A&E

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Everytime I hear an ambulance, my ears prick up. Part of this is conditioning as a young hack. A squealing ambulance equalled a story. Flashing fire brigade equalled a story. A speeding Garda car equalled a story. Where haste and emergency vehicles came together, it was the cue for my journalistic curiosity and desire to make a few quid with a few paras that kicked in. Now, when I hear the same things, I think I’m more likely to be in one of them than chasing one.

Recently, when I hear an ambulance or see the blue light in the rear view mirror, I wince a little. Mainly because during my little dalliance with mortality last year, I ended up in one making its way through city traffic to UHG where I spent the guts of two days in A&E.

Taoiseach tells Dail Galway A&E is 'not fit for purpose'

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny has described the emergency department of the west's biggest hospital as not fit for purpose and said staff there are working under "extraordinary conditions".

'I have a lot to thank Connacht Rugby for - I was allowed to progress here'

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Last weekend's win over Munster was 'an early birthday present' for Connacht captain John Muldoon who turned 33 on Tuesday. Tomorrow evening when leading Connacht onto Arms Park in Cardiff, he celebrates yet another milestone, becoming the first person to play 200 Guinness Pro 12 game.

A vote for an Independent is a wasted vote

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

It is fashionable to be Independent at the moment, but given the record of Independents nationally and locally, Insider is not exactly sure why. True, political parties are not that popular right now, and Independents do not have to carry that baggage, but what have they ever actually done? What is their purpose?

‘We don’t support you! We will not hide you, we will report you’ Galway Imam tells ISIS

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

My dear Irish brethren, I write this piece with deepest sorrow in my heart that, once again, innocent people have been killed by those who claim to be Muslims and claim to belong to the faith of Islam.

A ‘profoundly personal and spiritual calling’, says busy diocesan secretary

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Since his ordination in 2010, Fr Martin Whelan has become a familiar face to the thousands who attend Mass in Galway Cathedral on a regular basis. In addition to his work as curate, assisting parish priest Canon Peter Rabbitte, he is also busy with his role as diocesan secretary. Fr Whelan is one of a new breed of younger generation priests who are firmly making their mark on life in the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh, and Kilfenora

Park and Ride from this Saturday for just €3 per car

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

The annual Park and Ride Christmas Service will commence this Saturday December 5 right up to Christmas Eve and recommence again Monday December 28 to Jan 3.

Exclusive designer dress rental store opens in Galway

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Ahead of a very busy festive events season, Ellie & Dal the designer dress rental store opened its doors at Number 10 Woodquay. Ellie & Dal is bringing incredible international labels like Jovani, Terani and Badgley Mischka to the west and giving ladies the opportunity to wear these coveted designs at a fraction of the price.

300 primary school students ‘graduate’ from NUI Galway

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

NUI Galway recently conferred special certificates on the ninth cohort of ‘graduates’ from its Youth Academy. 305 primary school children from across the Western region received their certificates, with more than 1000 friends and family attending the ceremony.

Another splendid Christmas Extravaganza from Corrib Dance Academy

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Corrib Dance Academy present their seasonal classic ‘Christmas Extravaganza’, Town Hall Theatre from December 18-20 with five shows including two matinees.

EZ Living Furniture’s Christmas family and friends night to kick off weekend

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

EZ Living Furniture will hold their special Family and Friends night at their flagship store in Terryland Retail Park, Galway tomorrow Friday December 4 from 6pm to 9 pm. Join their team for an evening of Christmas cheer with live music and complimentary mulled wine, fruit punch and seasonal bites to enjoy whilst you browse through their fabulous range of Christmas decorations and home accessories, which will be up to 50 per cent off for one night only.

City council to explore designated planning area for urban Gaelgoirí

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

The Galway City Council is to examine the possibility of creating a Gaeltacht language planning area in the city, effectively a mini-Gaeltacht zoning to accommodate some 20 houses which would be available for sale exclusively to Irish language speakers.

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