Healthy Heroes’ to promote child and adolescent health

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

NUI Galway’s Paediatric Society and the Association of Medical Students Ireland (AMSI) are co-running a two-day event titled ‘Healthy Heroes’ to promote child and adolescent health. They have invited a total of 400 local primary school and transition year students to attend interactive workshops surrounding healthy habits, on November 8-9th at NUIG’s main campus.

Celebrate Diwali with Galway’s Indian community

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Diwali: Festival of Lights, one of the main festivals of Hinduism which celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, hope over despair, will be celebrated in Galway at the Connacht Hotel on Monday October 30 at 5pm.

This year’s event will begin with reverent contemplation for Lakshmi Puja, and lamps will be lit to symbolise the triumph of light over darkness. Guests of honour will address the gathering and share their thoughts on the meaning of Diwali. This will be followed by our cultural programme, featuring performances in the Indian and the Irish traditions. Indian food will be served and the evening will conclude with Bollywood-style music and everyone will be invited to take to the dancefloor to finish the celebration.

Silverware and surprises promised at Clayton Hotel Galway Masquerade Ball

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin, will take centre stage at Clayton Hotel Galway when the second fundraising Masquerade Ball for the cause takes place. This sparkling gala event which is being jointly organised by Maldron Hotel Oranmore, Maldron Hotel Sandy Road and Clayton Hotel Galway will take place on Saturday, November 4.

The evening will include a drinks reception, a four course gala dinner followed by entertainment with Oddity Band and DJ.

International war crimes lawyer Peter McCluskey to give talk in city tonight

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

The Irish Centre for Human Rights at NUI Galway will host a free public lecture on the prosecution of the Bosnian genocide tonight Thursday, 19 October at 7:30pm.

Budget another slap in face for diaspora, says senator

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

The Government has once more shown its lack of priority for Irish citizens abroad with cuts to the diaspora budget for 2018, says Sinn Féin Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh

Referendum will be about human rights

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Dear Editor,
Next May or June the people of Ireland will be asked to vote on the contentious topic of abortion in the first of seven different referenda proposed over the next two years. This without a doubt will be the most important one and its result will have far reaching repercussions for Ireland into the future. Essentially its result will say a lot about this country and what we value. It is basically a referendum on human rights.

Shocked by reckless behaviour during Ophelia warnings

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Dear Editor,
I note that the Taoiseach has stated that he will consider making it a criminal offence to ignore severe weather warnings, as some people did during hurricane Ophelia.

Calls for a warning system to alert tourists to impending storms

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

City CEO Brendan McGrath has called for a weather warning system to be put in place to alert tourists to impending storms.

Thank you to all who minded us this week

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

There is no worse feeling in the world than the realisation that you don’t matter, that whatever you do will not alter the axis of the world, that other people’s lives will not be changed a bit even if they were to bump into you. As citizens, it is our duty to make sure that others do not feel this way. As good humans, you have to do your bit to ensure that whatever you take from someone, let it not be their dignity and sense of security.

GMIT welcomes €200m announcement of investment in Institutes of Technology

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

The President of GMIT, Dr Fergal Barry, and the Chief Executive of the Technological Higher Education Association (THEA), Dr Joseph Ryan, have welcome the announcement of a major capital investment in higher education.

Flights, camera, action — council invites tenders to make Galway Airport a movie hub

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Turning the former Galway Airport into a film and TV production site will be “hugely positive for” and “help create a cluster” the creative sector in the West of Ireland.

Fallen tree and roads update from Galway County Council

Mon, Oct 16, 2017

Galway County Council advises that people should avoid any unnecessary travel, due to the high winds, stormy conditions and flying debris.

Gusts of 130kmh expected throughout tomorrow and GMIT to close four campuses

Sun, Oct 15, 2017

A Met Eireann Status Red Wind Warning which includes Galway is in place from 9.00am Monday morning. Gusts in excess of 130km/h are expected throughout Monday and into Monday night. There is a high risk of flying debris and householders and businesses are advised to secure material in gardens and other sites.

Statement from the National Emergency Coordination Group on Severe Weather

Sun, Oct 15, 2017

· All unnecessary travel should be avoided on Monday, while the storm is passing..

Celebrity Chef Malcolm Harradine at Anthony Ryans Homestore this Friday.

Fri, Oct 13, 2017

Celebrity Kitchenware Expert and former QVC Chef Malcolm Harradine will be cooking up some mouth watering winter warmer recipes in front of a live audience at Anthony Ryans Homestore this Friday October 13th from 10am -4pm

Ninety jobs to be created in creative industry by €2m fund

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

The creative industry in the West is to get a massive boost today when a new €2million fund, to be announced in the city by Minister Sean Kyne, will outline details of how up to 90 new jobs are to be created.

Naughton demands 'more action' over Parkmore traffic

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

Despite a major road-widening project, junction improvements, and bus priority measures being introduced to ease the chronic traffic problems in Parkmore, a Galway TD is demanding "much more efficient action" to be taken.

Why teaching offers precarious employment, not a secure job

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

Last week, in the rare autumnal sunshine, Insider was sauntering across Wolfe Tone Bridge with a companion. On a lamppost we spied a Donny Osmond lookalike, with that synthetic cheesy smile, peering down from a Social Democrat poster.

'If kids learn empathy they do better academically'

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

The modern world is full of fraught trials for children and young people, ranging across issues like exam pressure, bullying, poverty, homelessness, radicalisation, suicidal impulses, and the impact of social media.

O’Flaherty seeks support for ‘ambitious’ city waterway restoration plan

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

The Galway Waterways Association has submitted what one local councillor has called “an ambitious plan”, to restore and enhance the city’s network of rivers and canals, to the Galway 2020 team, as part of the preparations for its 2020 Capital of Culture designation.

Independent city councillor Terry O’Flaherty has called on the Galway City Council to support the plan, and for it to carry out a feasibility study on the proposal. She said the proposed plan was “ambitious, but achievable” and if carried out, would see “the waterways transformed into something that can be enjoyed by all the people living in the city and would greatly increase its attraction to visitors”.

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