Irish language worth €136 million to Galway

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

The Irish language is worth in excess of €136 million annually to the economy of Galway city and county, supports more than 5,000 jobs, and more than 90 per cent of city businesses believe that it is a unique selling point for Galway’s image and cultural identity.

Intensive Irish course for prospective primary school teachers

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Galwegians in line for the interview for the Graduation Diploma in Education (primary teaching) can get help with the important Irish language element of the interview from Conradh Na Gaeilge.

The Marino Institute of Education, St Patrick’s College of Education, and Mary Immaculate College, Limerick are holding interviews in early January for their post graduate diplomas leading to a qualification in primary school teaching.

Free pre-school education year for children

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) free pre-school scheme is now a part of mainstream government funding and parents are assured their children will have access to a free year of pre-school education.

Number of women seeking refuge at Waterside House up by forty-four per cent

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

The number of women seeking accommodation from Waterside House, the city based refuge for women experiencing domestic violence, rose by 44 per cent in the first six months of this year.

Doctor denies charge of dangerous driving causing death

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

The trial of a doctor accused of dangerous driving causing the death of a woman two years ago is expected to begin today.

Feed your fantasy at the Dream Wedding exhibition

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

The Dream Weddings Exhibition is back for the seventh year at Leisureland, Salthill, on Saturday and Sunday January 9 and 10.

Ambitious council plan seeks to reduce car use in the city

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Pedestrian areas of Galway city could be increased by 7,500sq metres in the city centre, while speed limits could be reduced to 30kph as part of ambitious new proposals which seek to reduce car use by 15 per cent by 2014.

Santa warming up for Christmas at Briarhill Shopping Centre

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Santa Claus is coming to town, and as part of his warm up for Christmas he has moved into his very own log cabin at the Briarhill Shopping Centre in Ballybrit. Santa will be at Briarhill from December 8 through to December 23 when he will return to Lapland to make the final checks for Christmas Eve.

Win a professional photo shoot with Karma’s Facebook Fun

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

‘Funky Facebook Fotos’ is an event that takes place throughout December at Karma, combining and rewarding the two popular activities of socialising and social networking. Steps to claiming this prize are now an integral part of any typical night out.

Galway Filipinos to host annual Christmas party

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

The Galway Filipino Irish Community will hold its annual Christmas Party on Thursday December 17 at the Westwood Hotel, Newcastle, from 7pm.

Get along to Damien Dempsey tonight and help PREDA

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Damien Dempsey will perform a show at the Radisson Hotel tonight (Thursday) in aid of PREDA, the charity which works for the betterment of children trapped in the sex industry.

City council launches access awareness campaign

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Today sees the launch of the Galway City Council’s new access awareness advertising campaign as part of International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

The campaign will include the distribution of leaflets, display of posters on billboards and bus shelters, and advertisements in newspapers and on local radio. The aim is to raise awareness of access and disability issues. In particular it seeks to focus on the misuse of accessible (blue badge) parking spaces and parking in unapproved locations such as footpaths.

Community policing is ‘not working’ says Nolan

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Community policing is “not working” and is leading to a “strong disconnect” between the gardaí and the public, according to Labour city councillor Derek Nolan.

HSE health cafe wins quality award

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

The HSE’s Gaf health advisory café in Francis Street has been awarded the Health Quality Mark’s gold award by the National Youth Council of Ireland.

Christmas concerts aim to raise €17,000 for local charities

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

A Galway woman aims to raise €17,000 for three local charities by organising four Christmas family concerts in the city.

Christmas lights to be switched on this Saturday evening

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Galway city centre will be filled with the spirit of Christmas this Saturday when the city centre’s Christmas lights are officially switched on at 5pm.

NUIG to host masterclass for business leaders

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Growing Brands Through A Recession is the title of a one-day masterclass for business leaders which will be held in NUI Galway on Thursday January 21 2010.

Loughrea to celebrate Traveller culture

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

The Galway Traveller Movement will present Pride - A Celebration of Traveller Culture in the Temperance Hall Loughrea on Wednesday at 7.30pm.

Tuam to be site of new ambulance base for north Galway region

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Tuam is in line to get an ambulance base to serve the north Galway/south Mayo area and a planning application has been lodged with the Galway County Council.

Students learn about financial planning

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Almost 1,000 secondary school students nationwide will learn about topics such as financial planning and budgeting, credit, saving, insurance and how to protect themselves from identity theft as they take part in a Bank of Ireland financial literacy programme.

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