World’s top squash players contest West of Ireland Open

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

The best of national and international squash players return to Galway next week for the ‘Paddy Whack Walsh’ West of Ireland Open Squash Championships.

For generations, the river acted as some form of suicide magnet

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Helicopters and Galway have always had a strange relationship. For a decade or so, the chopper was the preferred mode of transport for the moneyed classes who made their way to and from Ballybrit - the air above the city becoming almost as congested as the traffic lanes below.

However in recent years, the sound of a helicopter has taken on a more sombre resonance for the people of the city. Locals have become attuned to the sound and sight of the Sikorsky with its distinctive nose as it hovers above the city. In an era when news becomes instant, the sound of the helicopter, its beamlights focussed down on the city makes our social media light up with comments from people assuming that 'some poor person must in the water’.

New suicide watch group to launch river patrols

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Plans are under way to develop a suicide watch service along the River Corrib following a number of deaths in the river in recent weeks.

Galway Suicide Watch is the brainchild of Dillon O’Malley, who set up the initiative in response to the river and coastal searches which have become an all-too-regular occurrence in Galway. Mr O’Malley aims to set up patrols along the Corrib with volunteers who will intervene if they see someone attempting to enter the river, and help with search and rescue operations.

President hails new friendship between Ireland and Britain

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

The relationship between Ireland and Britain is “a friendly, co-operative partnership based on mutual respect, reciprocal benefit, and deep and indelible personal links”.

Ryder Cup star helping Console

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

A round of golf with Christy O’Connor jr will be the top prize at a fundraising draw being held in Oranmore tomorrow (Friday) in aid of the Lucky 60 Foundation for Console.

The international golf champion was approached last year by Declan McEntee, founder of The Lucky 60 Foundation for Console, and asked to help raise funds for the charity. He immediately offered any assistance that he could give.

Grassroots

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

As readers of this page are well aware, there are two elections due on May 23, the Local Elections, and the election to that most useless of institutions, the so- called European Parliament.

A world-class education for your child

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

At your local Galway City West Study Centre, Kumon offers individualised maths and English study programmes which are tailored to all ages and abilities. Established for more than 50 years, the Kumon programmes enable children to develop their study skills and confidently tackle advanced work.

Leaving and Junior Cert preparation courses for Spanish

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

The Spanish Institute will be offering specialised Leaving and Junior Certificate exam preparation courses beginning on May 1. The five week course provides five hours of intensive study with a qualified, native Spanish teacher for just €50. Group sizes are limited to 10 students per class in order to ensure one-to-one attention for each student.

The Spanish Institute study centre is equipped with state of the art teaching technology and is situated on Dominick Street in the centre of the city. Leaving Certificate classes are scheduled to take place on Wednesdays from 4.30pm to 5.30pm, and Junior Certificate classes will take place at the same times on Thursdays.

Grow and learn in Westside

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Everyone is welcome to Rahoon Family Centre’s open day on Thursday April 17. Drop in and see the work of the pre- schoolers right through to the youth groups — on the day the centre will showcase their art and craft, cookery skills, project work, computer skills, and much more.

Upskill with a qualification in payroll

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

In today’s economic climate many businesses require additional office skills from prospective employees. A working knowledge of the Irish payroll system is an excellent skill to acquire.

Learnerswho successfully complete this coursewillhavea thorough knowledge of basic PAYE computations to include the cumulative, week 1, and emergency tax basis. Students will learn and understand PRSIandUSC computations, how to deal with starters and leavers, file Revenue forms, and year end procedures.

Learn Spanish in northern Spain

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Established in Asturias, northern Spain, in 2001, GoEuroLanguage offers Spanish language programmes to Galway students. One of the co-founders is a native of Galway, where the company runs English courses for Spanish students, and the other co-founder is a native of Avilés where it runs summer course for Irish students.

Learn the art of beauty make-up, and the intricacies of prosthetics with the School of Make-up Artistry

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

The International School of Make-up Artistry spans more than 30 years. The school’s trainers are all highly skilled with many years experience in the industry and are eager to share their knowledge with the students.

Galway Study Centre Easter revision courses

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

A limited number of places remain on the Leaving and Junior Cert Easter revision classes which will be held at the Galway Study Centre during the Easter holidays. Leaving Cert courses start next Monday, April 14, and continue until Friday April 18, while Junior Cert courses commence from the following week, starting on Tuesday April 22. Teachers will concentrate on key topical areas in each subject and there will be constant emphasis on exam techniques. All classes will be backed up by comprehensive study and revision notes. A wide choice of subjects and times is on offer.

Last January the Galway Study Centre at Mill House in Mill Street celebrated 30 years in Galway. Since 1984 the centre has been providing an excellent tuition service to many hundreds of second level students each year. Weekly after school and Saturday classes take place on an ongoing basis while many courses of shorter duration are run at Christmas and Easter and at other times throughout the school year. There is also a range of study skills classes on offer which occur mainly during September and October. Parents and students who are interested in enrolling for any of the Easter revision courses, or Easter supervised study, should log on to www.galwaystudycentre.ie. 

Work on west’s first crematorium to start within months after site gets green light

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Ballinasloe is to be the location for the first crematorium in the west of Ireland, following a decision by An Bord Pleanala to grant full planning permission for the facility at Garbally Demesne, alongside the N6 old Ballinasloe-Loughrea road.

Connolly threatens non-co-operation with city manager over community centres

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

An outspoken city councillor is threatening to “refuse to cooperate with the city manager” if he proceeds to privatise the Knocknacarra and Ballinfoile community centres.

Independent city councillor Catherine Connolly was reacting to City Hall adverts seeking expressions of interest to manage the facilities, a move she condemned as a “disgraceful” act “against the wishes of councillors”.

Food, glorious food — Exciting programme announced for Galway Food Festival 2014

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

The third Galway Food Festival programme of events was announced this week at the House Hotel by Jp McMahon, chairman of the annual event. The five day family-friendly festival will celebrate Galway as a good food destination from Thursday April 17 to Monday April 21 during the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

NUI Galway students urged to find out if they were vaccinated against measles after outbreak in university

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

The HSE West is urging students at NUI Galway to find out if they have been vaccinated against measles.

City autism centre to extend its services

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

A local organisation is spearheading a project to refurbish an autism centre in the city in a bid to extend its range of services.

Cystic fibrosis group says it is still playing ‘catch up’

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

The head of the local branch of a national cystic fibrosis support and advocacy group says while there have been some positive developments in the care of people with CF the organisation is still playing “catch up” due to years of under-investment in facilities.

Deacy and Ó Conchuir to upset the odds?

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Fianna Fáil’s Nicola Deacy to outpoll her running mate Ollie Crowe, and Sinn Féin’s Cathal Ó Conchuir to defy the odds and take a seat, are just two possible outcomes thrown up by recent betting odds.

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