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The Key Difference Between a Good Boss and a Bad Boss Here’s what separates a good boss from a bad one – and how to avoid becoming the bad boss you’ve always hated. “People Leave Bosses, Not Companies.” We’ve all heard this truism in corporate leadership discussions. But how many of us have lived that… Read more »
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AT THE HUB Information and awareness is the first step in making our lives more sustainable.The links below to the various websites will not provide all the answers but they will introduce ideas and ways in which we can make our lives more sustainable. We hope through these links we will contribute to… Read more »
Sean Kyne TD I am delighted to launch the new Dormant Accounts Action Plan 2018 which provides funding of almost €40 million for 45 programmes and measures which will support people and communities across the country. In my own department, some of the measures include: the use of IT to enable older people to live… Read more »
Ballybane meeting planned for Educate Together campaign, as parent survey enters final fortnight With two weeks left for parents to vote in a Department of Education poll to choose the patron of Galway’s new second-level school, due to open in 2019, local parents advocating for Educate Together have announced a meeting for 25th July at… Read more »
The death has occurred of Michael FLAHERTY Corbally, Cummer, Galway / Tuam, Galway Michael Flaherty Corbally, Cummer, Tuam and formerly of Cortoon, Tuam. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family, deeply regretted by his loving wife Ann Marie, daughters Michelle, Lisa, and Eimear, Michelle’s fiancé Matt Blurton (Derby, England), brothers Seamus, Tom, Bernard, (Cortoon), Padraig (Dunmore),… Read more »
Ballyconneely Charity Swim officially launched. On Tuesday afternoon last, the 2018 Ballyconneely Charity Swim was officially launched in Blackrock, Salthill. The swim, scheduled to take place on Monday, August 6th off Bunowen Pier, Ballyconneely is now in its third year and continues to grow in popularity and reputation. Last year over 160 open water swimmers… Read more »
PROJECT TITLE: Old graveyard conservation. Present situation: The remains consist of a long rectangular church, probably of medieval date. When the church went out of use the interior was used as a burial ground. Not it too is no longer in use and has become neglected over the years. The last burial there was in… Read more »
Judy Duggan R.I.P. The death has occurred of Judy DUGGAN (née Faherty) Dr. Mannix Avenue, Salthill, Galway (Formerly Inis Meain, Aran Islands), peacefully at Mystical Rose Nursing Home, beloved wife of Peter and much loved mother of Annemarie, Carol, Josephine and Louise. Sadly missed by her husband and daughters, sister Cáit, brother-in-law Fr. Michael S.D.B…. Read more »
The Paradox of our Time The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings, but shorter tempers; wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less; we buy more, but enjoy it less. We have bigger houses and smaller families; more conveniences, but less time; We have more degrees,… Read more »
13/07/2018 Guest Blog: Wires Crossed ‘A Balancing Act for Europe’ > Ulla Hokkanen The Second Wires Crossed Erasmus+ Project Kicks Off By Claire Sheehan & Ulla Hokkanen Last week, Galway Community Circus kicked off its second Erasmus+ strategic partnership project for Wires Crossed – A Balancing Act for Europe. Partners from Belgium, Germany and France… Read more »
PRESS RELEASE Monday 2nd July 2018 THE GALWAY RACES SUMMER FESTIVAL 2018 Monday 30th July to Sunday 5th August 4 weeks to go! WHAT’S NEW THIS SUMMER? Be Part of Ireland’s Largest Horse Racing Festival The Countdown to Ireland’s Largest Horse Racing Festival has begun. This year see’s the 149th running of the Galway Races (next… Read more »
By Michael Kelly. The ongoing good weather brings an increased workload for the GIYer, with extensive watering needed outside as the drought continues. Given that in a normal Irish summer, we rarely if ever have to water outside, you get a sense of how exceptional this weather really is. We should spare a thought as… Read more »
Beautiful photo taken this evening by Marie Dempsey at 7pm while saying the Rosary at the Grotto in Claregalway Church.
