Be a healthy weight this New Year with the help of Croi

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

A new weight management programme being run by the heart and stroke charity Croi will feature regular lifestyle screening.

The course, which will be held at its centre in Moyola Lane in Newcastle and will begin at the end of month, is described as a scientifically proven approach to sustainable weight loss.

Irish journalists don’t trust social media, university research study reveals

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

A survey of Irish journalists carried out by the Insight Centre for Data Analytics at NUI Galway shows that journalists do not trust social media for verifying stories, preferring instead to opt for traditional methods of authentication.

Walsh critical of possible summer bathing ban at beach

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

The possibility of a long term bathing ban at Ballyloughane Beach has again highlighted the urgent need for investment in the country’s water infrastructure, according to local Fine Gael TD Brian Walsh.

Vayu Energy signs €3,000,000 deal with Debenhams

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

Irish energy supplier Vayu Energy has signed a gas and renewable electricity deal with retailer Debenhams Ireland valued at €3m per annum.

The agreement will see Vayu Energy supply Debenhams with gas and 100 per cent green electricity to meet the year-round energy requirements for its five stores in Northern Ireland and 11 stores in the Republic of Ireland including the branch at Eyre Square, Galway.

Public talk on history of Aughrim priory

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

A public lecture on the history of a little-known foundation in east Galway, the priory of St Catherine in Aughrim, takes place in Galway city next week.

Galway beef farmers to benefit from Irish beef entry to US market says Connaughton

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

Galway cattle farmers and weanling producers of Limousin, Belgian Blue and Charolais cattle stand to gain from the opening of the US market to Irish beef.

Major European Research Council funding success for NUI Galway academics

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

Dr Eilionóir Flynn of the Centre for Disability Law and Policy and Martin O Donnell, Professor of Translational Medicine at NUI Galway have both been approved by the European Research Council (ERC) for starter grants.

Communion wear fashion show at Anthony Ryans

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

Anthony Ryans annual fashion show, devoted exclusively to boys and girls Holy Communion wear, will take place at its Shop Street premises on Monday at 7.30pm.

Public lecture on the history of Islam in Ireland

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

A public lecture on the history of the Islamic faith in Ireland will be hosted by the Galway Interfaith Alliance in the Pillo Hotel, tonight at 7.30pm.

Roscommon TD suggests solution to water problems in Williamstown

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

Roscommon TD Denis Naughten has called on Irish Water to relocate a temporary mobile water treatment plant which is currently located in Roscommon town to Williamstown to address the ongoing problem with water quality in the area.

Residents and business owners in Williamstown were informed last October that a boil water notice was being implemented due to the detection of cryptosporidium in the local supply. Advice was given to locals to boil their water before using it for drinking, food preparation and brushing their teeth. Irish Water infuriated the community last month when it announced that the boil notice would be in place for a further two years.

Digital leaders convene in Galway for west of Ireland’s first digital summit

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

The Irish Times, Newstalk, and Tourism Ireland are big brands and household names to many. They are among the companies which have successfully negotiated the digital age. Have you ever wondered how they did it, and continue to do so? Well now you can find out.

Do you want to join the Irish Youth Choir?

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

The Irish Youth Choir is delighted to announce an eclectic programme of choral singing for its 2015 season and is holding auditions for this in Galway in the coming weeks.

Adopt positive lifestyle choices to ward off cancer

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

An organisation which operates a mobile cancer information unit regularly in Galway, is urging people to adopt positive lifestyle choices to help prevent the condition.

Time for new blood to answer Ireland's call?

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

Are ya ready to be part of this new blood to shake up Irish politics? Have ya thought about it? Did ya get the call, did ya get the call? Lucinda was in town last night, with the little red book. Maybe your number was in it. Maybe she's fond of ya. Maybe you’ll get the call for BootupdaArseIreland. Tog out. Warm up. Slap those calves. Throw on the wintercream. And then Mike Fitzmaurice joining up with your man with the plummy voice from Wickla, Ross. Sure you have to get the call. Ireland’s call. Your role in history. This is your moment. New party. Wow. Maybe more. Jaypers I never thought we'd see the day when you might be asked to join a party. Sit by the phone and wait.

Galway event to explore alternatives to Ireland’s asylum system

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

A seminar due to take place in Galway next Monday will explore alternatives to the current reception and legal framework for asylum seekers in Ireland.

 Moving Forward: Reform & Solutions in the Irish Asylum System is organised by the SOLAS (Support, Orientation and Language for Asylum Seekers) project. The seminar will take place in the Galway Bay Hotel on Monday January 12 from 10am to 4pm.

2015 - a time for optimism but I look forward to the political challenge, says Labour TD Nolan

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

It is time for optimism. After so many years of bad news, the economy is growing again and growing strongly, with 80,000 new jobs have been created in the last 24 months and unemployment is at a five year low. Austerity budgets are over and this month will see the first tax cuts and income increases for families since the crisis hit in 2008.

Galway’s ‘poor’ showing sees city drop thirteen places in national litter league

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

Galway’s ranking in the national litter league tables, published by IBAL this week, has been branded “poor” with the city coming in 34th among the 40 urban areas surveyed. The city has plummeted from 21st place in the previous IBAL survey and only just managed to hold on to its grade of being clean to European norms.

Council’s Marketing Promotion Fund deadline extended

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

The deadline for the Galway City Council’s Marketing Promotion Fund for initiatives which support economic development, has been extended to Wednesday January 21.

Two new FETAC courses for Galway

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

Acorns 2 Oaks Play Therapy has announced that it will bring two new courses to Galway this year in association with The Children’s Therapy Centre.

CAO deadlines to watch out for

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

With the February 1 CAO deadline just around the corner, the focus of attention this week must be on restricted entry courses. These are courses that must be included on the initial CAO application and cannot be added after the February 1 closing date, other than medicine which has an earlier deadline of January 20, to allow for the taking of the HPAT test.

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