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.

No surprise as Walsh and Thomas sign up for Independent Ireland

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

In a move widely expected for some time, outspoken councillors Noel Thomas and Seamus Walsh have joined the newly formed Independent Ireland party and will stand on that ticket for the forthcoming local elections.

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.

Labour’s city council candidates call for immediate action to address housing crisis

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Labour’s local election candidates Niall Mc Nelis, Helen Ogbu and John McDonagh have demanded immediate action to address the escalating housing crisis, as revealed by the latest Myhome.ie publication on property price inflation.

The three labour Candidates said the Myhome.ie report serves as a stark reminder of the Government’s failure to prioritise the housing crisis.

Addressing Galway’s housing and transport issues will benefit the entire region — Chambers

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Midlands North-West European Candidate and Leader of Seanad Éireann, Senator Lisa Chambers, has said that addressing Galway’s housing challenges and transport issues has to be a top priority, not just for Galway’s sake but for the entire Western region. She was speaking ahead of a public information meeting in the city on this coming Monday.

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.

Labour’s Oranmore candidate has European ambition

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Chief Executive Officer of the Family Resource Centre National Forum, Fergal Landy, has been selected to run in the Oranmore-Athenry local electoral area for the Labour Party.

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.

The marketisation of our creativity

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

There is nothing as innocent as the process of passion that drags you on the path to whatever you choose to do in life. The excitement of eking out a wage, of convincing yourself that people will want to consume what you produce is common across all occupations.

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.

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.

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