New book published by NUIG academics
Thu, Feb 14, 2013
Two NUIG academics, Prof Maria-Alejandra Gonzalez-Perez and Dr Liam Leonard have published a new book, examining global business, sustainability and social responsibility.
Read more ...Extra classroom at Caltra school
Thu, Feb 14, 2013
Caltra National School is to get a new 80m2 classroom, following approval and funding from the Department of Education.
Read more ...Billy Connolly to bring his comedy show to Leisureland
Thu, Feb 14, 2013
Billy Connolly, the legendary Scottish comedian and actor, is coming to Galway as part of his The Man Live Tour of Ireland this April and May.
Read more ...Future of Galway Port development hinges on policy wording says Walsh
Thu, Feb 14, 2013
The future of plans for the redevelopment of Galway Port depends on the wording of a ports policy statement due to be considered by the Cabinet in the coming weeks.
This is according to Fine Gael Galway West TD Brian Walsh, who met with representatives of Galway Harbour Company, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, and Transport Minister Leo Varadkar in Dublin to discuss the proposed €200 million redevelopment in the context of the impending ports policy statement, currently being finalised by the Department of Transport.
Read more ...Galway City Karting turns two with a party for all
Thu, Feb 14, 2013
Galway’s only indoor karting arena, Galway City Karting is turning two on Sunday 24 February and will be having a birthday party to celebrate their coming of age! The party celebrations will start from 12 noon and everyone is invited.
Read more ...Bearna-Furbo playground committee launches pop-up shop to fundraise for new facilities
Thu, Feb 14, 2013
Clós Súgartha Bhearna-Na Forbacha Playground committee has launched a pop-up shop selling new and pre-owned clothes, accessories, homewares, and gifts as the fundraising drive for a playground in the area gains momentum. The committee recently welcomed the news that Bearna Co-Op has given permission for the playground to be developed at its multi-use games area in Truskey West.
Read more ...Salthill Tourist Office could become penguinarium, says Donal Lyons
Thu, Feb 14, 2013
Advertisements seeking ‘expressions of interest’ from individuals or groups seeking to acquire the Tourist Office located in Salthill are to be published by the Galway City Council.
Read more ...Liquid milk producers ‘going broke’, says Galway IFA
Thu, Feb 14, 2013
Members of the Galway branch of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) staged a protest outside the Arrabawn milk processing plant in Kilconnell, Ballinasloe, on Tuesday to highlight the strains placed on liquid milk producers who are faced with increasing pressures of feed bills and other rising production costs.
Read more ...Galway East - just who will survive?
Thu, Feb 14, 2013
Of the four Galway East TDs elected in 2011, one will not return to 32nd Dáil after the 2016 General Election, not because of the wrath of the electorate, but because the constituency has undergone yet another of its regular metamorphoses.
Read more ...Vote to stop unruly behaviour may be illegal
Thu, Feb 14, 2013
A marathon debate on rewriting the rules of how Galway city council meetings are governed, ran for four and a half hours in City Hall on Monday evening.
Read more ...Ceannt station plans to put passengers out in the cold
Thu, Feb 14, 2013
Plans to give Ceannt Station a minor facelift is to cause problems for taxi drivers and users of the transport hub.
Read more ...Rowdy city councillors to be hit in pocket if they disrupt meetings
Thu, Feb 07, 2013
Unruly councillors whose behaviour causes city council meetings to be abandoned, look set to be hit in the pocket with new proposals designed to strip disruptive politicians of their allowance and privileges.
Read more ...Galway’s Magdalene Laundry was profitable, says councillor
Thu, Feb 07, 2013
There are no reliable figures for the numbers of women sent to the Magdalene Laundry in Galway as the McAleese Report reveals blank or missing records, but strong hints it was one of the few in the State operating on an economic surplus.
Read more ...Sisters of Mercy offer invitation to Galway Magdalene Laundry women
Thu, Feb 07, 2013
Women who spent time in the Galway Magdalene Laundry have been invited to meet with The Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy, who ran the institution.
The sisters invitation comes following the McAleese Report into the extent of State involvement with the controversial laundries. In a statement issued yesterday, the order said it was “regrettable that the Magdalene Homes had to exist at all”.
Read more ...Public asked to help identify man who died following offshore rescue
Thu, Feb 07, 2013
Gardaí are appealing to the public for help in identifying a man who died after being rescued from the water off the coast of the city at the weekend.
Read more ...Attempted break-ins in Abbeyknockmoy and Portumna
Thu, Feb 07, 2013
ardaí have launched an investigation following attempted burglaries at two business premises in Abbeyknockmoy and Portumna in the early hours of yesterday. It is believed both incidents involved the same culprits.
Read more ...Woman critically injured in Loughrea crash
Thu, Feb 07, 2013
Gardaí have appealed for information following an accident in Loughrea yesterday morning which has left a woman in a critical condition.
Read more ...Join community dance to highlight need to end violence against women
Thu, Feb 07, 2013
A domestic violence response group, set up to tackle the problem in Connemara, is urging people to join with activists around the world in the One Billion Rising, the largest day of action planned to highlight the need to end violence against women and girls.
Read more ...Web whizz delighted to get on board with Advertiser’s digital plans
Thu, Feb 07, 2013
One of the Middle East’s most hotly regarded digital entrepreneurs, Galway-native Paul Kenny has announced that he is delighted to have teamed up with the Galway Advertiser as it launches a series of exciting new digital online products in the coming year.
Read more ...Man charged with Rossaveal Pier assault
Thu, Feb 07, 2013
A Ballinasloe man charged in connection with a serious assault at Rossaveal Pier last weekend which left another man in a serious condition in hospital is due to appear before court again tomorrow.
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