Advertiser archive goes online.

Thu, Apr 15, 2010

Forty years go online — Galway Advertiser founder and chairman Ronnie O'Gorman (on right) pictured with group editor Declan Varley (centre) and (on left) group IT manager Kevin Devane, as they push the button to place the entire forty year archive of the Galway Advertiser online and available free to all. The archive can be accessed at http://archive.advertiser.ie

Irish who die abroad refused death registration

Thu, Apr 15, 2010

A local Fine Gael senator wants the legislation dealing with registering the deaths of Irish people abroad to be amended so that Irish citizens who die overseas can have their deaths registered at home.

Oranmore senator Fidelma Healy Eames says there is a pressing need for the current system to be changed.

Trad gigs and workshops in Renvyle

Thu, Apr 15, 2010

Fans of trad music and those who want to learn how to sing and dance in the sean nós style will be making their way to Renvyle this weekend.

Crospon gets FDA clearance for new product

Thu, Apr 15, 2010

A new product developed by a local medical device company will provide an improved diagnostic test for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The EndoFLIP® technology was designed by Crospon which is based at Galway Business Park and was set up in 2006. It develops leading edge minimally invasive medical devices for monitoring, diagnosis and therapy in the gastroenterology area.

Focus on what you can control to cope with the recession

Thu, Apr 15, 2010

The key to coping with the recession is to focus on what you can control and on desired rather than current results.

Claddagh NS to mourn Polish air crash victims at Mass

Thu, Apr 15, 2010

The Claddagh National School will mark the passing of Polish president Lech Kaczynski and the other victims of this week’s air disaster with a special Mass tomorrow (Friday).

Fertility doctor refused to treat unmarried couple, Medical Council is told

Thu, Apr 15, 2010

The Irish Medical Council has investigated a complaint made by a couple that a doctor, who runs a fertility clinic in Galway, refused to treat them because they were not married.

Tommy and Hector to lead a charity night for Haiti

Thu, Apr 15, 2010

Tommy Tiernan and Hector Ó hEochagáin will host Thank You For The Music, a charity show to raise funds for the earthquake stricken island of Haiti.

Demystifying Galway’s science industry

Thu, Apr 15, 2010

It is clear to most people in Galway that the medical device industry plays a fundamental role in the economic fabric of the city. Indeed, while visitors to the city may be surprised to overhear terms like ‘stent’, ‘biomedical device’ or ‘catheter’ rising out of countless conversations on Shop Street on Saturday afternoon, it is hardly surprising to locals who know that more than 6,000 are employed in the medical device sector in Galway. Indeed, if we look at the number of people indirectly employed this figure rises to about 10,000. No doubt every Galwegian knows someone who works in the medical device industry or a related industry.

Compántas Lir get ready for drama final with two county performances

Thu, Apr 15, 2010

Compántas Lir drama group will warm up for their appearance in next week’s All-Ireland drama finals in Glenamaddy by staging two extra performances of their multi-awardwinning play I Do Not Like Thee, Dr Fell.

Power Plates Now at the Ardilaun Leisure Club

Thu, Apr 15, 2010

As part of its recent gym extension, the Ardilaun Leisure Club announces the arrival of three Power Plates to complement its selection of equipment. Power Plates are a great way to fit in a fast, effective work out session to your routine. Results can be seen from as little as three 20 minute sessions per week with improvements in muscle tone, strength and even bone mineral density.

The Power Plates are free to use for all members, and staff are available to teach proper technique and create personalised programmes for each individual’s specific training goals.

The Ronhill Connemarathon - perfect, simply perfect

Thu, Apr 15, 2010

Mountains reflected perfectly onto lakes as smooth as glass, flocks of sheep running through the finish line and Ultra Marathon course records broken by an English man were the talk of the day at the RonHill Connemara Marathon on Sunday. There were as many stories as there were runners when the 3,200 participants gathered in Peacockes Hotel in Maam Cross for the after run refreshments - many of whom dined alfresco to soak up the 19 degrees of glorious sunshine.

Billy Cameron - our man in Havana

Thu, Apr 15, 2010

When Billy Cameron first went to Cuba in the mid 1990s it was just for a sun’n’fun holiday on the beach. He had no idea the Caribbean island nation, its people, culture, and society would become one of his great personal and political passions.

Special baby information event at The Ardilaun

Thu, Apr 15, 2010

A local hotel and parents’ website have joined forces to organise a special information event for parents and parents to be.

The Ardilaun and Mykidstime.ie will host “Bump & Beyond” at the facility on Sunday May 9 from 2pm to 6pm.

Special baby information event at The Ardilaun

Thu, Apr 15, 2010

A local hotel and parents’ website have joined forces to organise a special information event for parents and parents to be.

Galway solicitor firm in High Court over insurance cover

Thu, Apr 15, 2010

A Galway-based solicitor’s firm has been ordered by the High Court this week not to practise until it has obtained insurance cover.

According to reports, president of the High Court Mr Justice Nicholas Kearns made the order against Lorna Burke, practising as Burke and Co, Kiltartan House, Forster Street, Galway, and three other solicitors’ firms which are based in Dublin.

Clifden to hold its first traditional music festival

Thu, Apr 15, 2010

Clifden town will hold it’s first traditional music festival from Friday April 23 to Sunday 25, organised by Clifden Comhaltas.

Julian Gough to launch new edition of ROPES

Thu, Apr 15, 2010

Julian Gough, the author, poet, and former singer with Toasted Heretic, will launch the latest edition of ROPES on Thursday April 22 in the Skeff Bar at 7pm.

Electric cars are cheaper, cleaner, and better says Ó Brolcháin

Thu, Apr 15, 2010

Switching to electric cars makes economic, as well as environmental, sense, there is no vehicle registration tax to be paid on such cars, no carbon emissions, and they are cheaper to run.

Electric cars are cheaper, cleaner, and better says Ó Brolcháin

Thu, Apr 15, 2010

Switching to electric cars makes economic, as well as environmental, sense, there is no vehicle registration tax to be paid on such cars, no carbon emissions, and they are cheaper to run.

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