White poppies for peace to be sold in Galway

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Red poppies are worn in remembrance of the dead of WWI but for many the symbol is considered a glorification of war or a way of avoiding acknowledging its horrors and devastation, and so the white poppy has become an alternative.

City survey to examine people’s attitudes to alcohol

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

A survey on people’s attitudes and behaviour in relation to alcohol use is being spearheaded in a bid to get specific data on the issue in the city.

Face-to-face interviews for the study will take place over the next two weeks and are being undertaken as part of the Galway City Alcohol Strategy, a Galway Healthy Cities Alcohol Forum initiative.

Patient in ‘considerable pain’ sent home from hospital due to lack of beds

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

An unwell woman was sent home from hospital in “considerable pain” because of a lack of beds at a city public hospital.

Support the COPE Galway Volunteer Forum table quiz

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

COPE Galway is holding its annual table quiz on Wednesday next November 11 at 7.30pm at Flannery’s Hotel, Dublin Road, Galway. 

Return of the anchorman

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

It’s been three and a half years since I left Galway. The winding streets, the salty winds and icy rain that blew life and excitement into your lungs were beginning to wane for a whole generation. I had spent three years at NUIG flitting between Drama Soc and Flirt FM radio, and in between squeezing out a bachelor’s degree in English and Classics together with a diploma in Irish. We came in as “freshers” just when the Celtic Tiger was unleashing its final booming roar, Rag Week and campus life were electric and Galway was alive. 

Councillors bemoan lack of services linking city’s west and east sides

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

A number of city councillors have voiced their frustration about the lack of a direct bus service linking Knocknacarra and Westside with the industrial estates on the eastern side of the city such as Parkmore, Liosbaun, and Ballybane.

Bus Eireann representatives Gerry Cannon and Brian Connolly gave a comprehensive presentation to councillors about the city’s public transport system at this week’s local authority meeting.

Galway’s own FanTashtic take on Movember

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

While men across the world take part in Movember, Galway is about to run its own, very specific take on the moustache growing charity, in an effort to raise money for local cancer charity Cancer Care West.

Holocaust survivor Reichental to give talk in city on Sunday

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

A survivor of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, will give a talk about his experience of the Holocaust in the Seminar Room of the Irish Centre for Human Rights at NUI Galway on Sunday, 8 November at 1pm.

BBC presenter to deliver geology lecture

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

BBC Science programme presenter, Professor Iain Stewart will deliver a geology public lecture at NUI Galway on Monday next, November 9. The lecture, ‘Between a Rock and a Hard Place: communicating geology to society’, is a collaboration between Galway Earth and Ocean Sciences Student Society, Galway Geological Association and NUI Galway’s Earth and Ocean Sciences.

Four dedicated Galway heroes shortlisted for Volunteer Ireland Awards

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

From over 300 nominations, four exceptional Galway volunteers have been shortlisted for this year’s Volunteer Ireland Awards and will be celebrated at a special ceremony in City Hall, Dublin on December 2.

Weir residents ask Council to pass by-law to ban racehorses swimming in the sea

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

The swimming of racehorses in the sea at the Weir village in Kilcolgan could soon be ended, as local residents are making representations to the County Council about the safety of the practice.

City CEO defends council’s record on procurement

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

A city councillor voiced his criticism of officials handling of public funds at this week’s local authority meeting. The comments came from Councillor Padraig Conneelly regarding procurement issues which were highlighted in a Local Government audit report.

Monday night series of events to help the bereaved

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

The Galway Cathedral Bethany Bereavement Support Group is hosting a series of Monday evening events in remembrance of the deceased and to help people cope with bereavement.

Elderly woman dies in Oughterard house fire

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

An elderly woman died after a fire broke out at her home in Oughterard yesterday afternoon (Wednesday). Gardai, three units of the local fire brigade and an ambulance attended the scene, after the alarm was raised by locals at about 12noon. 

Annaghdown mourns the loss of ‘a fine young man

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

The village of Annaghdown has been plunged into mourning this week after news emerged that a well known local man was killed in a road crash in Australia. Tributes have been paid to Ger Scully who was involved in a collision in South Hedland, Western Australia on Sunday.

Banks should have duty of care to elderly customers

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Back in my school days when everyone was thick and nobody had allergies, getting a job in The Bank was The Thing. It was as if being good at sums and living in a provincial town was the be all and end all. It was as if all your ills would be sorted if you could get a good job in The Bank and settle down. The Bank was the paragon of all that was respectable about small towns, like the one I hailed from.

Making use of the generosity of Galwegians

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

If the Nobel Academy awarded an annual prize for generosity then the Irish people would surely have won it many times over. This thought came to mind as Insider perused the secluded Tara China site, with the historic Mervue House, standing on three acres of gated grounds, surrounded to the front by trees.

Galway Diaspora Project

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

The Galway Tribal Diaspora Project is seeking to connect with Galway’s emigrants around the globe. Galway emigrants or those with friends and family abroad who would like to have their stories recorded are asked to visit www.galwaytribaldiasdpora.ie or contact Galway Civic Trust for further details.Regards,Michael QuinnOifigeach Forbatha/Development OfficerDúchas na Gaillimhe - Galway Civic TrustHall of the Red EarlCustom HouseDruid LaneGalwayFón/Phone 091 564946 / 0876466625Suíomh Gréasáin/Website www.galwaycivictrust.ieE: [email protected] 20030704

O’Meara’s book is a bible on seafood

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

A tome. A bible. A compendium. An encyclopaedia. A classic.

Battle of the Bands at Maldron Hotel Galway tonight

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Maldron Hotel Galway in Oranmore will be holding a Battle of the Bands tonight, Thursday November 5 in Aid of Galway Hospice.

A number of up and coming exciting music acts will compete to be named the overall winner. It promises to be a great night of entertainment with a wide variety bands performing, so there is something to suit everyone.

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