Galway secondary school enrolment crisis set to continue due to government’s lack of planning, says Farrell

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Sinn Féin TD Mairéad Farrell has called on government to address the delays in school capital projects in Galway immediately.

Green light for Council to develop 139 homes in Athenry, Portumna and Tuam

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Galway County Council has announced plans to deliver 139 new homes in Athenry, Portumna and Tuam. The Local Authority this week informed Elected Members that it has received approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to appoint multi-disciplinary design teams to advance five separate social housing projects.

The approved projects are in addition to the 83 homes being delivered in four other housing developments in Ardrahan, Ballinasloe, Loughrea and Tuam, contracts for which were signed earlier this month.

Fahy welcomes Hydrocurtain on Eglinton Canal

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Lough Corrib Navigation Trustees recently appointed Clear Seas Aqua Ltd, to install a hydrocurtain on the Eglinton Canal at Ravens Terrace, beside Wolf Tone Bridge.

Renowned Connemara shellfish business “musseling” in for growth following investment supported by BIM

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

A renowned Connemara shellfish business is poised for growth and increased efficiencies following an investment in a new packaging and labelling machine supported by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM).

Galway city house prices rise 2.4 per cent in three months, survey says

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

The price of the average second-hand three-bed semi in Galway city has increased to €345,000, up 2.4 per cent from €337,000 in the last three months, according to a national survey by Real Estate Alliance.

€3.5 million fellowship programme launched to probe technology’s influence on time

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Centre for Software, launched a €3.5 million postdoctoral fellowship programme which will recruit 19 world-class researchers to universities across Ireland.

New ophthalmology pathway substantially reduces paediatric wait times

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Waiting times for paediatric patients requiring eye tests have been reduced dramatically from two years to six weeks in Galway under the new Ophthalmology Modernised Care Pathway.

Over 3,500 children have been treated from the waiting list, including 2,633 who had been waiting for more than a year.

Name recognition not an issue for FG’s Euro ticket in Midlands - North West

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Name recognition will not be an issue for Fine Gael’s candidates in the Midlands-North West constituency this June, after two well known faces were selected to be the party’s ticket for Europe.

Let LEO Galway boost your creative business idea

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Local Enterprise Office Galway is delighted to launch a new programme for Creative Businesses. Innovate and Grow your Creative Business, which begins on April 23, is aimed at business owners and managers who are looking to develop and grow a commercially creative business.

Throughout the four day programme, participants will be guided through a step-by-step approach to identifying the customers and markets that are the right fit for their business - and then identify the best ways to develop a practical plan for success.

ATU Animation and Game Design graduates’ short films selected for top German festival

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Two student films by graduates of the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Animation and Game Design programme have been selected to showcase at the International Trickfilm Festival of Animation, Stuttgart, which runs from 23 to 28 April.

New communication passport to help people with dementia introduced in the west

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

A new initiative, designed to reduce communication barriers for people with dementia when accessing health services, has been introduced locally.

Oceanside Wedding Showcase at the Connemara Coast Hotel this weekend

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

The Connemara Coast Hotel, perched on the shores of Galway Bay and overlooks the expansive Atlantic Ocean with uninterrupted views beyond, is holding its Oceanwide Wedding Showcase this weekend ( Sunday 31 st March and Monday 1 st April from 12pm to 4pm).

Galway psychologist wins prestigious international award

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Dr Helen Greally, Director of Psychology and Support Services, Cancer Care West Galway, has been awarded the Noemi Fisman Award for Lifetime Clinical Excellence by the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS).

85th Annual Galway Bridge Congress starts tomorrow

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

This weekend sees the return of the previously traditional Galway ‘Easter’ Bridge Congress. Now in its 85th year, this year’s event will be held at the Clybaun Hotel, Knocknacarra, Galway (T: 091 588088 E: [email protected]) from tomorrow Friday 29 March – Monday 1 April inclusive.

GoBus brand to be incorporated into Irish Citylink

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

In early April 2024, work will commence to fully incorporate the GoBus brand into Irish Citylink. As part of this process, livery on former GoBus vehicles will be tweaked, the GoBus logo will be removed from the website, and other minor cosmetic changes to reflect this decision will be made.

Gardai hunting vandals who targeted city and county churches as Easter approaches

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Gardai across the county are hunting the thieves who targeted three Connemara churches in the last week.

Gardaí in Ros Muc are investigating a burglary that occurred at Gortmore Church, Ros Muc, between March 18 and March 23 where damage was caused to interior of the church.

Ssssssh, University of Galway announces new Librarian

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

University of Galway has announced the appointment of Monica Crump as University Librarian. Ms Crump becomes the 12th Librarian in the University’s history dating back to 1845.

High Street ‘big dig’ delayed until autumn

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Galway City Council has agreed to postpone the final leg of its city centre road resurfacing works until the summer tourist season is over.

Mbryonics awarded €17.5 million from European Innovation Council

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Galway based space tech company Mbryonics have announced that they have been approved for a recommended investment of €17.5m from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator.

A year tinged with heart-numbing sadness

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

When the bells peal on a new year, we enter it with a bucket of fresh hope that the changing of what are just numbers will alter what lies ahead. It is a naive but innocent assumption that does no harm.

Yet, we hope that there will be a new beginning, that this year will be better than last; that the mistakes we made in the past will be rectified by the new knowledge of the future.

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