Coveney must ‘withdraw completely’ from fish farm decision, says Welby

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Marine Minister Simon Coveney must “withdraw himself totally” from any decision making regarding controversial plans to locate a giant salmon fish farm in Galway Bay.

This is the view of Independent Connemara councillor Thomas Welby, who has written to Minister Coveney requesting his withdrawal. He has also called on the Department of the Marine to instruct An Bord Iascaigh Mhara “to abandon” the fish farm proposal.

NUI Galway students receive President’s Awards

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Five NUI Galway students and graduates were among a group of inspirational young people presented with the Gaisce Gold Award by President Michael D Higgins.

New Government support available to drive Galway business success

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

ManagementWorks, an initiative by the state agency Skillnets, provides a range of subsidised training programmes to SMEs under the Government’s Action Plan for Jobs. Over 700 business people are currently participating on ManagmentWorks Programmes across the country and are already seeing the concrete impact it is having on company performance.

Mayor’s Awards launched at City Hall

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

“All the volunteers who are nominated for a Mayor’s Award are already winners in their own right,” said Galway city Mayor Padraig Conneely this week.

Mortgage and debt solutions talk in Oranmore

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Independent advice on debt is vital to get the best deal for you and your family, according to Reform Alliance senator Fidelma Healy Eames who is hosting a public information session on mortgage and debt solutions on Monday February 24 at 7pm in the Oranmore Lodge Hotel.

“Feedback to me strongly suggests that people need help to resolve debt issues. Special guest on the evening will be David Hall, Irish Mortgage Holders and local solicitor Geraldine Costello & Associates. Also in attendance will be representatives from MABS and other personal insolvency experts.

Galway fire fighters pose for Cystic Fibrosis Galway

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Alan Chanter and his colleagues at Galway Fire Station presented a cheque for €14,240 to PJ Kavanagh, the treasurer of Cystic Fibrosis Galway, the proceeds from the sale of a charity calendar.

Jes past pupils to hold table quiz next week

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Test your knowledge and enjoy the chance to win some great prizes at the Jes Past Pupils' Union table quiz, which takes place next week. The event is open to everyone and promises to be a great night out.

Music for MADRA in Moycullen

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

A night of musical entertainment in aid of local dog rescue charity MADRA will take place at the Forge Bar in Moycullen on Saturday, March 1 from 8.30pm.

Galway schools urged to ‘spring’ into action for Greenwave 2014

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Science Foundation Ireland’s Discover Programme is calling on Galway primary schools nationwide to help them track the arrival of spring by getting involved in Greenwave 2014.

Register your business now for the Best of Galway Awards

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Galway businesses have until Monday (February 24) to register for this year’s Best of Galway Awards, organised by the Galway Advertiser.

Galway leads the way with alternative to menu calorie counting

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Galway heart and stroke charity Croí has recently commenced piloting a user-friendly menu labelling system to help customers choose healthy menu options in restaurants.

Costs of education is top of credit union conference agenda in Galway

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Some 200 credit union representatives will meet in Galway this weekend for their annual youth conference.

The Irish League of Credit Unions’ two-day event, which will be held in the Galway Bay Hotel, is regarded as one of the most important in its calendar.

Samaritans seeks volunteers

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Galwegians interested in volunteering for the Samaritans can attend two information meetings on the work of the organisation next week.

Charity shops introduce new signs to identify legitimacy

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Registered charity shops in Galway will display a special Choose Charity Shops 1st sign in their windows from tomorrow.

Ballinfoyle community centre delay branded a ‘fiasco’

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

The delay in providing a much needed community centre in Ballinfoyle has been blasted as a “fiasco that continues to go on” by Cllr Ollie Crowe, who called on Galway City Council to make a firm committment to commence construction.

Sailing club up for award

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

The Galway Bay Sailing Club has been shortlisted for one of sailing’s top awards in Ireland.

St Patrick’s students talk their way to debating regional finals

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

A team of young orators from St Patrick’s NS are through to the regional finals of the All Ireland Debating Competition following a thrilling county final in the Galway Education Centre last week.

Bereavement professionals urged to attend special network meeting

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

A special meeting for those working with bereaved children in the west of Ireland will take place on March 5 in Sligo.

Get back ‘On The Road Again’ with personal development plan

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

A successful personal developement programme designed initially to help the homeless in Galway is now available to the public.

Galway to host Aussie exhibition

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

A photographic exhibition on Australian history, art, education, and tourism, opens at Galway Education Centre, on Tuesday February 25 at 5pm.

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