Volunteer to work in Africa this summer

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Irish aid organisation Nurture Africa is looking for Galway volunteers who would like to work in Uganda this summer.

The work is suitable for students, teachers, nurses, or people with general skills, but more importantly those who are hardworking and adaptable.

Slim and win with Arrabawn

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Arrabawn Dairies has announced its final winner of the Get Slim with Arrabawn Skim prize.

Egg-citing Easter egg hunt in the city

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

A fun- filled family Easter egg hunt takes place in the city this Easter Saturday.

Hosted by the Galway City Business Association, the Easter Egg Hunt is a free event which will take place from 12 noon to 1pm.

‘Ireland took the bullet for Europe when the banks collapsed’

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

“Ireland took the bullet for the EU” over the collapse of the continent’s economic and banking institutions, and now “it’s pay back time”, as younger generations should not have to face a future of “austerity in perpetuity”.

NUIG works with high-tech companies to offer longer work-placements to increase student employability

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

In a significant development for engineering education and following extensive consultation with industry partners, the NUI Galway College of Engineering and Informatics has announced that the duration of the Professional Experience Programme (PEP) for third year Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering students will be extended to eight months in duration. Students will now undertake work placement in leading local, national, and international high-technology companies, including medical device companies, from January to August, starting in 2015.

Secondary school students learn about various career options with EU funded programme

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

For the past several months, a group of secondaryschoolstudents have participated in a YouthinAction Programme in Galway to help them explore various career options. The project, called “Healthy Habits, Fulfilling Futures”, was held at Ros Geal Residence in Galway.

Upskill with SAGE Line 50 award

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

In recent times many businesses are relying on debt and credit control to maintain cash flow in their businesses. A working knowledge of a computerised accounts system such as Sage will prove beneficial in achieving this task and will also transfer as an employable skill.

JoinThe Spanish Institute for its official launch

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

The Spanish Institute is having its official launch on Friday April 25. The event starts at 6pm and guests will be invited to enjoy Spanish wine and tapas in its premises at 58 Dominick Street.

Learn Spanish in northern Spain with GoEuroLanguage

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Established in Asturias, northern Spain in 2001, GoEuroLanguage offers Spanish language programmes to local Galway students.

GMIT software development students win top awards

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

GMIT students are winning top awards in software development competitions across the country.

HealthSET launches new FETAC/QQI accredited healthcare courses in Galway

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

HealthSET is a locally based FETAC healthcare training company in Galway which provides accredited training courses for adults seeking work in the home care and hospital sectors.

Swimming clubs fear Leisureland to stay closed until 2015

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Leisureland swimming pool will remain closed to the public until October or November, meaning Galway’s summing clubs are set for another nine months of having to suspend classes.

Taoiseach launches NUI Galway and Mayo Clinic medical technology development agreement

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, this morning launched an intellectual property agreement signed by NUI Galway and the Mayo Clinic, USA, which will see the development of a novel treatment for acute pancreatitis.

Viking weapons discovered in Lough Corrib

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Viking weapons and boats, which have lain submerged for almost a thousand years, have been discovered in Lough Corrib.

Galway Greenway receives more than €400,000 for first phase

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

The Galway Greenway has been given a significant boost with the announcement that €403,000 has been allocated for the first phase of the project.

Nolan report finds Galway housing crisis is ‘perfect storm’

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Lack of housing supply, a collapse in the construction industry, increased demand in the rented sector, and the inadequacy of social housing combine to create the “perfect storm”, according to Labour TD for Galway West Derek Nolan, who has published a report showing the unhealthy state of the housing environment in Galway.

A number of consultations with representations of those working in the housing sector were conducted between December, 2013, and February this year. This culminated in the Galway Housing Report, published by Deputy Nolan on Monday, which not only outlines the issues experienced by various housing stakeholders but also calls on the Government to put in place a plan to stimulate a supply in housing accommodation.

New Independent declares for Galway City West

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

A tenth candidate, and a third Independent has declared for Galway City West, with the campaign launch of Tommy Roddy this week.

New city candidate wants fairer deal for SMEs

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

A fourth Independent candidate is to run in Galway City Central, with Cormac Ó Corcoráin set to campaign on greater levels of support and protection for small businesses in the city.

Connemara candidate focuses on tourism

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Long term economic growth and recovery lie not solely in multi-nationals, but in the micro and small business sectors which make up some 90 per cent of all Irish business.

Idle apartments on east side could help housing crisis, says Rabbitte

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Hundreds of houses and apartments in Doughiska and Ballybane should not be lying idle when there are families waiting years for accommodation on the housing waiting list.

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