Spare a thought for the environment this Christmas
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
With Christmas upon us, we should spare a thought for the environment and try to make Christmas as environmentally friendly as possible. This does not mean that we cannot enjoy Christmas, rather it means we make small changes to reduce any possible negative environmental effects our enjoyment of Christmas may have.
Christmas is a short period in the year when our lifestyles put more strain on the environment than usual. Many aspects of our environment may be affected negatively from increased waste creation, increased energy usage, increased water usage, and increased littering. Goods are bought which leads to increased packaging, more people moving about leads to increased energy usage, and nights out can lead to increased littering.
Read more ...Dr Helen Greally to head up Cancer Care West’s psychological services
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
A senior psychologist with more than 28 year’s experience has been chosen to head up Cancer Care West’s psychological and support services expansion programme in Galway city and the west.
Read more ...Galway City Recycling Centre Christmas opening hours
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
The Galway City Council operates a recycling centre in the Liosbán Industrial Estate and over the Christmas period it will have slightly different opening hours.
Read more ...Galway-based Liberian charity seeks help for blind
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
A Galway-based Liberian woman who runs a charity for blind people in her home country is appealing for support from the people of Galway over the festive period.
Read more ...Fancy some free maths grinds as your Christmas pressie?
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
A company set by a Galway woman and her Cork partner - which provides an interactive online revision aid for ordinary level maths students - has just launched a nationwide giveaway of free introductory memberships for Leaving Certificate students.
Read more ...Truck owner fined more than €5,000
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
The owner of heavy goods vehicles was fined more than €5,000 at Galway District Court this week for failing to have the proper carriers licence in place and failing to pay road tax.
Read more ...More than 180 licensed premises signed up for Designated Driver campaign
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
More than 180 licensed premises in Co Galway have signed up for the Coca-Cola Designated Driver Christmas Campaign.
Read more ...VEC literacy project shortlisted for awards
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
A Galway VEC literacy project aimed at the fishing industry is among the shortlisted nominees of the 2008 Adults Continuing Education awards.
Read more ...HSE urges people to be good neighbours this winter
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
The HSE is urging people to be good neighbours this winter, especially to check on older people in their neighbourhoods.The call comes from Chris Kane, the spokesperson for the HSE West’s winter initiative team.
Read more ...Design and decorate your home with La Maison Chic
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
For Christmas, La Maison Chic is offering you its classic interior design consultations gift voucher. Or why not visit the showroom in Oranmore for unique gifts, candles, throws, lighting, and more. You are guaranteed to offer a one of a kind present from a range of exclusive suppliers.
Read more ...Public outcry at poor state of local roads
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
Residents in Lisheenkyle, Castlelambert and Raheen have to contend with burst tyres and damaged vehicles because of the poor state of local roads.
That’s according to Fine Gael Senator Fidelma Healy Eames who says Galway County Council must provide for the daily maintenance of these roads to keep them in a safe driving condition until the N6 is built.
Read more ...White Christmas for our troops in Kosovo
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
Many west of Ireland members of the army will spend Christmas overseas and were delighted to get a visit from An Taoiseach Brian Cowen yesterday (Monday).
Read more ...Mary McPartlan to be part of Culture Ireland delegation to major New York conference
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
The Galway based folk singer and producer Mary McPartlan has been selected as part of Culture Ireland’s delegation to attend the APAP Conference 2009 which will be held in New York.
Read more ...Man threatens to burn down Galway Rape Crisis Centre, court hears
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
The staff at the Galway Rape Crisis Centre were forced to lodge a complaint with gardai after a Connemara man made 17 nuisance calls and threatened to break every window and then burn the centre down, the Galway District Court heard last week.
Read more ...Knocknacarra Action Group demands council ‘rethink’ over halting site plans
Thu, Dec 18, 2008
An angry group of Knocknacarra residents are calling on the Galway City Council to clarify details on a proposed traveller halting site on Ballymoneen Road, which they say contradicts the 2007 council’s framework study of the area.
Read more ...Man jailed for urinating on solicitor’s sofa
Thu, Dec 18, 2008
An alcoholic who wandered into a solicitor’s office and urinated on a sofa as well as making a nuisance of himself at UHG was sentenced to six months in jail at Galway District Court last Monday.
Read more ...Maybe the recession will make us nice again
Thu, Dec 18, 2008
You know there is nothing in this world as important as the present you have yet to pick up for Christmas. Or the friend you just have to meet. Or the things you just have to do. Or the stuff for the turkey that your one without the hairnet on the telly said you just must have. And so on and on and on.
Read more ...Westside youth and Macnas to benefit from company’s move to new premises
Thu, Dec 18, 2008
Macnas’ move to new premises in Westside is not just a boost for the company, it is also a boost for the youth of the area as it will get them interested in and working with one of the leading arts organisations in Ireland.
Read more ...Heart charity sets birthday challenge
Thu, Dec 18, 2008
Local heart charity Croi is urging people to celebrate their big birthdays next year by embarking on a charity challenge.
Read more ...Fourth death threat made against GAAW’s Niall Farrell
Thu, Dec 18, 2008
Niall Farrell, the PRO of the Galway Alliance Against War, received a death threat when he answered his phone on Tuesday - the fourth such threat in nine months.
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