Two of Galway’s communities are celebrating honours at this year’s National Pride of Place competition with Belclare-Sylane and Claregalway flying the flag for Galway at the All-Ireland awards. More than 800 people attended a gala ceremony in Ennis last Saturday evening for the 12th Annual IPB Pride of Place Awards in association with Co-operation Ireland…. Read more »
While we were blessed with mild weather earlier this year, the winter chill has now firmly set in! To keep your home warm and toasty, the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (www.seai.ie) offers some handy heating tips. Heaters When buying heaters, make sure that they are the right size for the rooms they are to… Read more »
It is easy to stay hopeful when times are good, but how do you tap into that hopefulness when life doesn’t go as planned? Most people can endure short periods of frustration, especially when there is an end in sight; the toughest times are when we look ahead and feel that our situation is unending…. Read more »
Katie O’Halloran, the only Irish person and first female to receive two above-elbow prosthetic arms, will be the guest of honour at the official opening of the Galway Continental Christmas Market and will turn on the city’s festive lights tomorrow Friday 21st of November. A native of Cill Chiaráin in County Galway, Katie was born… Read more »
Disinfectant on tap Winter vomit warnings on walls Ebola advice everywhere One hour in A&E Red stained bleeding boy Still wants to play Parents just want a hug Two hours in A&E Australian sopas and US trash TV Supermac’s scent in the air Extended families taking up space Three hours in A&E Elbow at awkward… Read more »
Nearly 200 bicycles under a public bike scheme are set to be unveiled in Galway City next week. The bikes—which are all branded Cola-Cola Zero under a sponsorship agreement—can be hired once a customer has registered for a €5 annual subscription (increasing to €10 in January). There are a total of seventeen docking stations across the city—with… Read more »
A new heat recovery and ventilation system being developed by Claregalway firm ProAir in association with the British Department of Energy has potential for global sales, according to Corofin resident David McHugh who is managing director of the company. His presentation on the progress of developing the product received positive reaction from builders, designers and architects… Read more »
Long time readers of this column know how loath I am to mention Christmas before December, but a survey produced by Aviva Home Insurance has raised an important issue—not just the huge cost of Christmas for the average Irish household this year, €1,463—but the real and increased risk of beak-ins and robberies during the Christmas… Read more »
As the population of the Lackagh area has more than doubled in the past ten years, according to the most recent census, the need for the proposed €1.5 million new primary school in the area is greater than ever. So says Michael Lydon, Principal of Scoil Naomh Bhríde in the village. The principal, parents, staff and… Read more »
Claregalway’s Coláiste Bhaile Chláir has been selected as a 2014–2015 Microsoft Showcase School, having been recognised as a global leader in successful integrations of technology with teaching and learning. The school was selected by Microsoft for its excellence in transforming its learning environment to deliver more personalised education to students, using mobile and cloud technology to… Read more »
As a new €400,000 sports and leisure centre, with playgrounds and playing pitches, takes shape in Knockdoemore to serve the people, especially the youngsters, of Claregalway and surrounding areas, the Chairperson of the Cairde Mór voluntary group behind the venture, John Morrin, says the facility is an investment in the future generations. “It is something similar… Read more »
All of the children in 9 Arch Musical Society‘s 11th production, The Wizard of Oz, are busy with final rehearsals ahead of the 60-member cast production that takes to the stage in the Town Hall Theatre Galway from November 19th to 22nd. Dorothy is played by a local girl from Corrandulla, Sarah Maguire, and this… Read more »
