100 new jobs as Evernorth chooses Galway as new innovation hub

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Evernorth Health Services, the pharmacy, care and benefits solution division of global health company The Cigna Group has chosen Galway as the location of a new innovation hub, creating 100 jobs over the next few years.

Beating cancer has changed the entire focus of my life, says Cheevers

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

People who cannot find time for recreation are obliged sooner or later to find time for illness. And so it was with busy councillor Alan Cheevers three years ago. When it was revealed that he had been diagnosed with bowel cancer, he feared the worst. In the same period of time, he had lost two uncles to the killer disease...and on the day he was told himself, he feared having to break the news to his father that the illness had once again visited the family.

McDonnell proposes extension of the one-way traffic system into city

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Cllr Declan McDonnell has proposed an extension of the one-way traffic system on roads leading into the city centre — which would enable the expansion of bus lanes on routes that are often choke points for traffic.

Monivea traffic lights create “chaos” - Ogbu

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

A lack of filter lights is causing intolerable congestion at the Monivea Road-Connolly Avenue traffic lights near Mervue, according to local election candidate Helen Ogbu.

Druid Theatre to stage major new production of Beckett’s Endgame at Galway International Arts Festival

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Druid Theatre yesterday announced a major new production of Samuel Beckett’s masterpiece Endgame. Directed by Garry Hynes, Endgame follows the Galway company’s acclaimed production of Beckett’s Waiting for Godot.

SHEroes: Galway symposium aims to promote women and diversity in politics

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Community Activist, advocate for gender equity and diversity, and Labour Party Candidate for Galway City East in the coming Local Elections, Helen Ogbu, extends a cordial invitation to the upcoming symposium titled ‘SHEroes – Promoting Women & Diversity in Politics’. This event is being organized following a successful grant application to Galway City Council, in collaboration with the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage and will take place on April 17 at 10:30am to 2:pm, in the Menlo Park Hotel.

Brite rapid charging station launched at Galway Retail Park

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Brite Rapid Charge launched the first multi space rapid EV charge station in the West of Ireland at Galway Retail Park.

Turbulence avoided for dockland gas plans

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Bord na Mona has stepped in after SSE Renewables pulled out of a consortium to build a €54 million state-of-the-art hydrogen gas hub in Galway’s docks.

Druid Theatre to stage major new production of Beckett’s Endgame at Galway International Arts Festival

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Druid Theatre yesterday announced a major new production of Samuel Beckett’s masterpiece Endgame. Directed by Garry Hynes, Endgame follows the Galway company’s acclaimed production of Beckett’s Waiting for Godot.

Endgame is the tragicomic tale of a man living with his parents and his servant in a world beyond time and place. With nowhere to go and not much to do, they spend their days telling stories and contemplating the absurdity of life.

Students celebrate as accommodation provider scraps planned price increase

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

News that student accommodation provider, Hubble Living, would not be going ahead with its planned 30 per cent increase of fees for the 2024/2025 academic year has been welcomed by University of Galway’s Students Union.

100 health services jobs to be announced for Hibernian House tomorrow

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

One hundred new jobs in the health services sector to be based at the former tax office in Eyre Square are expected to be announced by the IDA tomorrow (Friday) afternoon.

County Galway scrubs up for National Spring Clean

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

Households, schools, businesses and communities across county Galway are being encouraged to support the National Spring Clean campaign this April.

Galway activists arrested following Palestine solidarity protest at Shannon Airport

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

Two members of Galway Palestine Solidarity Campaign were amongst a group of three activists arrested by Gardaí on Saturday, March 30, following an attempt to approach a United States Air Force military aircraft that had landed in Shannon Airport.

University of Galway celebrates 25 years of recognising graduates

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

University of Galway has announced the recipients of the 2024 Alumni Awards, celebrating 25 years of recognising the universities graduates.

Bernie Keogh art gallery — inspired by the west

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

When asked how and why she opened an Art Gallery in the city last month, Bernie Keogh said there were things that influenced her.

Galway City Community Network submit proposals on Browne Roundabout

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

Galway City Community Network have submitted their proposals to the public consultation on the Browne Roundabout pedestrian and cyclist crossings to the Active Travel team in Galway City Council today.

The submission comes about after consultations with the Environment Linkage Group. GCCN would like to thank the environment linkage group members, the GCCN Transport SPC Representatives and Access for All Galway members for their time and valuable input on the proposals.

JCI Galway bring Easter treats to hospital patients

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

In the spirit of Easter and community outreach, young professionals from JCI Galway, a non-profit organisation dedicated to creating positive change, visited the St. Bernadette's Children's Unit and emergency department at University Hospital Galway during the Easter holidays.

Win €100,000 in Galway Rape Crisis Centre fundraiser

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

The Galway Rape Crisis Centre has just launched a hugely exciting fundraiser to win an amazing €100,000.

Miniature World 2024 at Galway Racecourse this weekend

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

No matter if you are nine or 99, if you are a fan of models, toys, miniatures and dioramas then there is only one place to be on Sunday April 7.

Galway Mayor visits the ISPCC office

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

The team at the The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) Galway office were thrilled to have the Mayor of Galway City Eddie Hoare visit and learn more about the work carried out by ISPCC and its suite of Childline services. They explained the several ways that children can access Childline, ISPCC’s 24/7 listening services.

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