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Thu, Jul 31, 2008

Dr Peter Cantillon

Two NUI Galway academics – Peter Cantillon and Ray Murphy – are to be honoured by the National Academy for the Integration of Research & Teaching and Learning.

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

Too much time has passed and too many accidents have occurred on the Coolough Road so the Galway City Council must proceed immediately with a Compulsory Purchase Order according to PD Cllr Terry O’Flaherty.

In Last week’s Galway Advertiser, the Galway City Council said in relation to the Coolough Road, that delays on certain improvement works are “due to the fact that negotiations with the land owner have been so far unsuccessful”. As a result the issue may have to go through a Compulsory Purchase Order.

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

There is a demand for professionals with recognised qualifications in Irish language interpreting and translation, following Irish becoming an official language of the EU.

In order to train, equip, and provide people to work in this area, a new MA has been created in NUI, Galway, which will begin this September – the master’s in conference interpreting/MA ateangaireacht chomhdhála.

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

ERVE volunteers, Freddy and William, pictured with Chief Domingo (back left), along with the women and children of the Ati Tribe.

Niño is slumped on the floor of the bamboo hut. Legs crossed and arms folded. Every once in a while he dips his hand into the pocket of his stained, smelly t-shirt and brandishes a bird feather. He waves it about half heartedly and glances out the half open door to the world outside.

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

Athenry, one of Ireland’s hidden jewels, is medieval heritage town surrounded by five towers of the town’s ancient walls and full of picturesque ruins. One place worth having a look at is Athenry Arts and Heritage Centre which has plenty of hands-on activities to illustrate life in the old days. Children can dress up in period costume, take out a long bow and arrows, and act out a scene from medieval battle. A selection of displays and puppets help to explain the history and significance of the walled town and the buildings that will survive. The restored Norman castle, the only one of its kind in Ireland, should be your next stop. Nearby is also a beautifully preserved Dominican priory dating from 1241, and the original market cross.

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

There certainly is a lot going on in terms of entertainment in Galway city. We already enjoyed April’s Cúirt Literature Festival, June’s Galway Film Fleadh, and the Galway Arts Festival. All of those attracted great crowds and made those attending experience unforgettable moments. We can now enjoy lasting a full week Galway Races in Ballybrit. There is no need to introduce anyone to this splendid event.

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

With the weather finally warming up there are few more delightful places to dine than on the sun deck of the Atlantic Hotel in Clifden.

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

The earnings, allowances, and expenses of the 30 councillors in Galway County Council rose by €118,429 between 2006 and 2007, with three councillors earning more than €50,000 for the 12 month period.

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

The Sawdoctors in action last Sunday night — Pic: Sean McCormack

Fianna Fáil Cllr Michael J Crowe is demanding answers as to why The Saw Doctors did not hold their 20th anniversary concerts in the Galway Arts Festival Big Top last weekend.

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

Entering the dragon’s den — a flotilla of boats went out on the bay to welcome home the Green Dragon

Galway received its first glimpse of its entry into this year’s Volvo Ocean Race when it sailed into the city on Sunday amid of flotilla of supporting yachts.

Thu, Jul 24, 2008

The family of a Claregalway woman — who collapsed into a semi-vegetative state for three years before dying, after undergoing a routine gynaecological procedure — last evening settled an action against the Galway Clinic for €580,000.

Thu, Jul 24, 2008

Two more men yesterday gave evidence of being sexually abused by a Christian Brother in a Galway industrial school some 40 years ago.

Thu, Jul 24, 2008

Speculation that An Bord Pleanála would make a final decision on the controversial Galway City Outer Bypass has proven unfounded. Instead, the Bord will not make a decision for at least another five weeks, and no matter what is decided, the matter will end up before the EU Commission for final decision.

Thu, Jul 24, 2008

The HSE West has apologised to the family of a man with serious speech and hearing problems, after he was killed on his way home from a hospital appointment last February.

Thu, Jul 24, 2008

An Oughterard woman who failed to appear before Galway District Court this week was convicted in her absence of motoring offences.

Garda Mick Lally gave evidence to stopping Laura de Haast, of Raha, Oughterard, at Bohermore on January 29 last. He said she failed to produce insurance or a driving licence to him on demand.

Thu, Jul 24, 2008

Joe Walsh

Galway Airport bosses have lashed out at Michael O’Leary’s recent suggestions that there is no future for the airport.

Thu, Jul 24, 2008

Members of Mervue Childcare Committee from left : Cllr Brian Walsh, Leslie Bohan, Motch Daly, Fionnuala Foley, and Cllr Declan McDonnell.

A state of the art childcare facility will open in Mervue in September which will cater for a mix of 70 infants, toddlers, and children and will offer day care, pre-school and afterschool services.

Thu, Jul 24, 2008

Two full-time nurses at St Anne’s community nursing home in Clifden will lose their jobs at the end of August, according to HSE management.

The HSE have confirmed to the SIPTU health union that the nurses’ contracts will not be renewed from August, and further bed closures are now imminent at the hospital.

Thu, Jul 24, 2008

Jakub Fidler (centre) pictured entering Galway courthouse on Tuesday afternoon. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy

A 22-year-old Czech national was remanded in custody at a special court sitting in Galway on Tuesday afternoon in connection with the discovery of a woman’s body near Inverin, Connemara, in the early hours of Monday morning last.

Thu, Jul 24, 2008

The fourth annual cycle and climb to Croagh Patrick for Chernobyl Aid Ireland will take place on August 17.

Oughterard’s Gerard Geoghegan of CAI, and fellow cyclist John Keaney, will swap their racing bikes for 40-year-old Raleigh men’s bikes, when the group heads to Mayo for the event.