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BOOK BY GALWAY NUNS IS NO.1 BEST SELLER IN IRELAND
Date Published: 09-Feb-2013
A book of prayer by nuns at Galway’s Poor Clare convent has made No 1 in the Irish best sellers.
The book "Calm the Soul" by The Poor Clares in Nuns Island Galway went to No. 1 this week in the Irish hard-back non-fiction best sellers list.
The nuns have drawn on their monastic tradition and, in the book, they suggest simple practices to help nourish the soul and find a sense of calm in to-day world.
It has been in the top five best sellers chart every week since its publication last October but this week it went to the Number One spot.
With practical advice in preparing for prayer, The Poor Clares look at ways people can slowly build up the amount of time spent in prayer and meditation in daily live, to achieve a sense of well-being.
They combine reflections on familiar prayers, such the Our Father and Hail Mary , with meditations on Scripture, and prayers for specific needs such as depression, self esteem and sickness.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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