John Connolly being asked to run for FF in Election 2016

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

ohn Connolly, the long time Fianna Fáil member and former city councillor, is understood to have been approached by Fianna Fail to consider standing in the 2016 General Election.

Recession makes fundraising very challenging for Cancer Care West, says chief executive

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

The economic downturn coupled with recent charity controversies has made the task of raising €1 million a year “very challenging” for a local cancer charity which depends significantly on public donations.

However Richard Flaherty, the chief executive of Cancer Care West - the region’s largest cancer support organisation - says the public’s response to its fundraising efforts has been “amazing, remarkable and inspiring”.

Calls for Government to provide funding to finish arthouse cinema project

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

Galway city councillors have called on the Government to release funding which will allow Galway’s arthouse cinema to finally open its doors.

Local garda assigned to tracking down welfare fraudsters under new crackdown

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

The Department of Social Protection has taken a further step to crack down on social welfare cheats in Galway. A member of the Gardai has been seconded into the Department’s Special Investigations Unit and will take specific responsibility for preventing welfare fraud in the city and county.

The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton, announced earlier this year that gardai from 20 locations across the country including Galway will be seconded by her Department.

NUI Galway agreement with Tsinghua University builds on long-standing tradition of exchange

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

NUI Galway signed an agreement on Tuesday with Tsinghua University in China to collaborate on both education and research activities. The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding was witnessed by President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, and President of China, Xi Jinping, in The Great Hall of the People immediately prior to the State Banquet to mark the visit.

Councillors fear market losing its artisan feel

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

The number of stalls at the Galway continental market held by multinational operators is proving to be a bone of contention for Galway City Council.

German retailer Lidl holds a whopping 11 stands at this year’s Christmas market. Speaking at this week’s council meeting, representatives expressed their dissatisfaction with this and outlined how it was always the plan that the Eyre Square market would sell crafts and artisan foods.

Public meeting on people power and water charges

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

The People Before Profit Alliance will put forward its alternatives to the Government’s austerity measures and water charges at a public meeting next week.

Schools and sport clubs must have water charge exemptions says Grealish

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

Sports clubs, schools, community, and voluntary facilities should be exempt from water charges, as such organisations are already finding it difficult to meet existing overheads.

Want to share your flu symptoms with academics?

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

Galway people are being asked to volunteer information about their health this winter at flusurvey.ie. Now in its second year, the website is a collaboration between NUI Galway and the HSE - Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HSPC). Volunteers are asked to register with the site, and log any flu symptoms if and when they develop.

Athenry students to launch recipe book for autism awareness

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

An enterprising group of students from Gairmscoil Mhuire in Athenry will launch a book of recipes today to raise funds for local autism charities.

Údarás welcomes €1 million addition to 2015 budget

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

Údarás na Gaeltachta has welcomed the announcement that an additional €1 million in capital will be made available to Údarás’ budget in 2015.

Every fun thing you need for Christmas at OMG@Zhivago

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

OMG@Zhivago have a huge range of Christmas novelty item including our best selling Christmas jumpers which are now also available as tee-shirts.

Bank of Ireland staff to give hundreds of hampers to needy this Christmas

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

Bank of Ireland staff will provide hundreds of hampers, hospital packs, hostel bags and wishlist presents to St Vincent de Paul as part of its fundraising and volunteering initiative to help the needy this Christmas.

MRHC awarded Master Craftsman in Hairdressing by British Hairdressing Council

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

Galway-based MRHC ( Mahindran Raman Hair Couturier ) has been awarded the status of Master Craftsman in Hairdressing byThe British Hairdressing Council .

Cruelty towards the vulnerable continues - just an hour down the road

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

In the main, there are two types of people in the world. The big people and the little people. At any stage in life we can be either, or indeed both. In some scenarios we feel we are the big people because there are little people who we can take advantage of. In other scenarios we feel we are the little people because there are big people telling us what to do, where to be, what to say, if indeed we are allowed to say anything at all.

O’Donnellan & Joyce to support ALONE’s ‘Key to Dignity’ campaign at tomorrow’s Christmas auction

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

Galway auctioneers O’Donnellan & Joyce and independent charity ALONE, are joining forces this Christmas to support ALONE’S ‘Key to Dignity’ campaign, which aims to double supportive housing for older people.

Galway Racecourse wins Horse Racing Ireland Special Category Award

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

Galway Racecourse has been recognised for its high class hospitality following a win at the Horse Racing Ireland awards this week.

Connemara designer creates clothing line to make wearers look slimmer instantly

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

Connemara fashion designer Patricia O’Toole has created a unique clothing line designed to make women look slimmer instantly.

Annual ‘Christmas Best Dressed Boat’ Competition

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

Galway people are well used to fashionistas decked out in the latest designer gear accessorised with fascinators and stilettos competing for the various best dressed competitions during Race Week.

Win Tommy Tiernan’s new DVD

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

TOMMY TIERNAN’S new DVD Stray Sod, filmed during a performance at The Glebe Gardens Amphitheatre, Cork, just might be his finest yet.

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