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Education and Skills, Jan O’Sullivan to deliver a petition for permission and funding to replace the school’s ageing, outdated prefabs with new classrooms. 

The delegation consisted of Joe Howley, Chairman of the Board of Management of Scoil Mhuire, Patrick Byrne, Parents Nominee Board of Management and  Terry Kavanagh, Principal of Scoil Mhuire.

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”.

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.

The Galway Clinic is one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in Ireland. The clinic is a leader in the medical field in innovation and technology, not just in Ireland but across Europe. The team includes top medical professionals from around the world and some of the highest qualified, professional staff in the country. 

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. 

McInerney’s Loughrea Ireland’s best supermarket for hygiene and food safety finalist

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

McInerneys SuperValu of Loughrea has beaten off stiff competition from hundreds of excellent Irish businesses in its bid to make the elite list of finalists The National Q Mark Awards, which are held annually by the Excellence Ireland Quality Association (EIQA).

Baboró ambassador – Ger Power

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

One of my favourite Baboró memories is:
I have brought many different classes to Baboró from junior infants to sixth class over the years and each visit has delivered some fantastic memories. The excitement of the children prior to the show, and watching the enthusiasm and delight on their faces during the performance, is very rewarding for me as a teacher. A precious memory is when a child who is struggling academically comes to life and partakes in the show. Afterwards a fresh enthusiasm for school is developed. At last year’s show,“The Elves and the Shoemaker“by Fidget Feet, I witnessed wonder, belief and innocence expressed by the infants who were constantly engaged by the performance. A personal favourite of mine is any production by Theatre Lovett; Louis Lovett’s delivery is always worth watching and you’re guaranteed a laugh.

Moyola Park residents face water contamination for second time

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

Residents in Moyola Park were instructed not to use the water this week following the discovery of kerosene in tap water. This is the second time this year that the fuel has contaminated tap water in the Newcastle estate.

A ‘do not use water’ notice was imposed on the estate as a precautionary measure on Tuesday following complaints of an odour coming from the taps at the weekend.

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