Country's first Irish- speaking rowing club to be launched

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Ireland's first Irish-speaking rowing club will be launched on Saturday when Cumann Rámhaíochta Choláiste na Coiribe will be inaugurated by Mayor Padraig Conneely.

MEP Pat the Cope calls on Government to utilise €1.25 billion funding

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

As much as €1.25 billion is available to the Government under the EU Horizon 2020 programme so that key research projects can be carried out over the next seven years, according to MEP for Midlands-North West Pat The Cope Gallagher.

Relieve exam stress with Care Cure Acupuncture

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Exam time is fast approaching and for many students this is one of the most worrying times of the year. Exam anxiety can result in stress and negatively affect test performance and concentration.

Singing lessons/vocal coaching now available with Heartbeat of Home lead singer Lucia Evans

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

After a seven month tour as the lead singer of Heartbeat of Home, a new show from the producers of Riverdance that has received rave reviews, Lucia Evans will be returning to Galway and giving one-on-one singing lessons and vocal coaching.

Free maths assessment

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

One of the keys to success in maths at secondary level is having a solid fluency in the foundational maths skills that are taught in primary school. Too often, students do not get sufficient practice at the different basic skills and so lack confidence needed to tackle the more complex ideas that appear in secondary mathematics and beyond. Students feel that they are “no good at maths” and opt for pass maths.

Discover the working life of hookers, nobbies and zulus

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

The working boats which could be seen in Galway in the 19th century will be the subject of a public lecture this weekend.

Burke calls for overhaul of Knocknacarra bus services

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Fianna Fáil candidate for the Galway City West Ward, David Burke, has called for a complete overhaul of bus services provided by Bus Eireann in the Knocknacarra area and has criticised the delay in installing bus shelters at popular collection points at Cotters Shop on the Shangort Road and also at Joyce’s Supermarket.

Galway householders pass septic tank test

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Galway has second highest pass rate in septic tank inspections.

Success for GMIT students at culinary competition

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Culinary students from Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology have scooped a range of top awards at this year’s IFEX Culinary Competition in Belfast.

Public lecture on how the west was mapped

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

The story of how the west of Ireland came to be mapped is the subject of the next public lecture of the Galway Archaeological and Historical Society.

Learn valuable lessons to carry into later life

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Transition year is the year after Junior Cert and before the beginning of the Leaving Cert cycle. It is different from typical school years in that it is not examined and therefore aims to develop a student’s maturity and to promote personal growth rather than purely focusing on academics. Transition year is not compulsory in most schools, but it is becoming more and more popular and in demand with many schools starting to offer TY programmes to its students.

Cúirt swings into gear

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Writers from near and far and literature devotees are celebrating another exciting line-up at the Cúirt International Festival of Literature.

Speaking at Tuesday’s launch in the Meyrick Hotel, Cúirt director Dani Gill, said: “Cúirt has made Galway a literary destination every spring. When we look around this city and see the arts practitioners and the companies who operate out of the west, it reminds us of our continuing love affair with this amazing place, its artistic achievements that continue to mount and encourage new ambitions, and new dreams.

Dogs and pups looking for new homes at MADRA Dog Adoption Day

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

A dog adoption day will take place at Trusty Pet Pals dog day care centre in Briarhill Business Park on Saturday, April 12, from 12 to 4pm.

The adoption day, organised by local dog charity MADRA, will offer those interested in adopting a dog the opportunity to talk to the MADRA team and to meet some of the dogs and pups that are currently looking for their new homes.

New lifeboat berth for Aran completes major building project for RNLI

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Volunteer lifeboat crews with Aran Islands RNLI will now be able to launch their all weather Severn Class lifeboat faster following the installation of a 24 metre pontoon.

EU Commissioner to open annual science teachers’ conference

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

NUI Galway will host the 52nd annual Irish Science Teachers’ Association Conference on Friday and Saturday.

Aviation licence extention at Galway Airport ‘buys more time ‘

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

The Irish Aviation Authority has confirmed the aviation licence for Galway Airport has been extended for a further month, according to Fianna Fáil city councillor Peter Keane.

Is your child having difficulties in school?

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

When a student is struggling in school, parents may wonder what can be done. Edward Joyce, an educational psychologist who holds masters degrees in psychology and education, has worked with students at primary, post-primary, and third level, and students who have severe difficulties in reading and mathematics.

Mr Joyce was principal of St Anne’s School, Taylor’s Hill, which is an integral part of CAMHS West. He did in-depth assessments of children and adolescents with psychiatric, social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties, and developed programmes tailored to their learning styles and educational needs. He then joined the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS), and worked in Galway city and county: his work on the Aran Islands and in north Galway was done through Irish. He now works with children, adolescents, and adults who have ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, dyslexia, dyspraxia, social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, speech and language disorders; and Leaving Certificate students seeking eligibility for the DARE programme; and with third level students seeking access to the student disability services.

Jes pupils talk the talk to scoop four debating awards

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

In the space of one week, Coláiste Iognáid students demonstrated their prowess in schools debating by winning four prestigious debating prizes.

Burke warns of ‘financial gridlock’ for Galway SMEs

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

“Financial gridlock” awaits small and medium business across Galway if the local banks do not start “providing proper support for business”.

Cheevers calls for footpath to Galway Clinic

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

A new footpath from the Roscam/Doughiska junction to the Galway Clinic needs to be constructed as a matter of urgency, according to one local election candidate.

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