Plans to use Irish produced timber for developing improved forestry products

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

Researchers at NUI Galway have begun designing high quality forestry products through the use of innovative engineering technologies. The research project will be spearheaded by Dr Annette Harte, a senior lecturer of civil engineering and member of the Ryan Institute at NUI Galway. The first stage of this new initiative, with an estimated cost of €500,000, is to create a database that will list details of all recognised properties of Irish produced timber. The next step will be to re-engineer the timber in order to create products with enhanced strength and durability.

Teens invited to test their sporting stamina and raise funds for Galway charities

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

Youth Work Ireland, Galway and the Galway Rape Crisis Centre have teamed up to hold a sporting event for teenagers aged 13 to 15 in the Kingfisher Club, NUI Galway, later this month. The event aims to raise funds for both organisations, while also raising awareness of their work in Galway city and county.

Local second level students shine at BT Young Scientist exhibition

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

Eight schools from the Galway region represented the county at this year’s BT Young Scientist exhibition with many groups departing with prestigious awards, and among them is Edel Browne from the Presentation College in Athenry.

DruidMurphy nominated for seven theatre awards

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

DruidMurphy, Druid Theatre’s epic staging of three of Tom Murphy’s greatest plays has been nominated for several 2012 Irish Times Irish Theatre Award.

The nominations are Best Production; Best Actress for Eileen Walsh as Betty in A Whistle in the Dark; Best Actor for Garrett Lombard as Tom in Conversations on a Homecoming and Marty Rea as Michael in A Whistle in the Dark; Best Supporting Actress for Marie Mullen as Missus in Conversations on a Homecoming; and Best Supporting Actor for Aaron Monaghan as Liam in Conversations on a Homecoming and Gavin Drea as Des in A Whistle in the Dark.

Complete Catering — something delicious for every palate

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

Local businessmen Jonathan and Derek Corbett have recently launched Complete Catering situated in Newcastle in the heart of Galway city. They run a number of successful businesses situated in and around the city, including a number of Subway outlets, a Four Star pizza outlet situated in Munster Avenue and a fully operational 24-hour deli situated in Londis in Newcastle in Galway.

Temple Bar Hotel ideal for spring breaks

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

Temple Bar Hotel is not only one of Dublin’s most centrally located but also most popular hotels for spring breaks. This city centre hotel offers every possible amenity on your doorstep including the O2 Arena, Croke Park and the Guinness Storehouse as well as the shopping areas of Grafton and Henry Street. The Temple Bar Hotel also boasts Buskers Bar and Alchemy Venue as entertainment options for guests. Buskers Bar is Dublin’s number one destination for live entertainment, sport, great food and drinks.

Former president forms partnership with NUI Galway

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

Former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson, formed a partnership with NUI Galway last November as part of a collaborative measure to promote research and education in the fields of human rights, and on Monday January 14 she visited the college for a public interview. In front of an estimated crowd of 700 people, Mrs Robinson discussed her life and work with journalist Fintan O’Toole as part of her association with the college.

Photography holidays in Lanzarote with Fahy Travel

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

Fahy Travel are next week launching a series of photography holidays in Lanzarote, the first of which start in May 2013.

Loss of city art collection condemned as ‘embarrassing and deplorable’

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

Galway’s reputation as Ireland’s ‘culture capital’ has been called into serious question with the city relinquishing a major collection of Irish artworks, with controversy erupting over both the rationale for and handling of the decision.

Getting through the longest month

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

It's a long wait from mid December until the end of January. A long time between wage packets for those lucky enough to have wage packets. At the start of this New Year there are not many families who are not feeling the pinch . To pretend otherwise would be to ignore the reality that is life in Ireland this winter. The country is full of households where the heads are just above water but where there is an intense amount of frantic paddling underneath.

Western Family History Association to shed light on researching long lost American family links

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

The Western Family History Association will hold its annual general meeting next week, and the event will feature information on finding long lost relatives in the US, along with the relaunch of the association’s library.

Deadline looms over future make up of Galway city electoral wards

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

With the deadline approaching for submissions to the Government’s local election boundary commission, the political shape of Galway is set to be noticeably changed before the end of the year.

Calls for separate waiting space to keep drunks and children apart at A&E

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

Separate waiting and assessment facilities must be provided at University Hospital Galway’s A&E department to treat children, the chairman of the HSE West’s regional health forum stated this week.

New graduate scheme will force nurses to emigrate, warns students’ union

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

More nursing graduates will be forced to emigrate unless the Minister for Health abandons its new graduate scheme.

Property tax estimates to be sent to homeowners by March

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

Home owners across Galway city and county will receive letters in March telling them how much their home is worth and how much should be paid under the property tax.

Keane fears local Garda numbers are under threat

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

Communities in Galway and across the State will be put at risk while the gardaí will be “thrown into disarray” if plans to reduce by 1,400 this year come into force.

Councillors to vote on funding for 126 gallery

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

Councillors will be asked to vote on granting €8,000 in emergency funding to the 126 Gallery on Queen Street at next Monday’s city council meeting.

Claregalway boy in Vision Express ‘Search for Star Pupil’ final

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

A young boy from Claregalway has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Vision Express ‘Search for Star Pupil’ competition which took place in the store last November.

Galway micro enterprises to benefit from EIF guarantee

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

Small enterprises in Galway will have a better chance to gain access to funds following the signing of a new deal between Microfinance Ireland and the European Investment Fund.

Families feel brunt of Budget cuts and hikes warns Ó Cuív

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

The New Year has only just begun but Galway families will soon feel the pain of the incoming cutbacks and new taxes introduced in December’s Budget.

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