Unlocking the future of cancer research: with an innovative online game

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Researchers have developed a new interactive game to explain to cancer patients how they can contribute to life-saving research.

The game brings the player or patient on a journey through the processes involved in donating samples, the recording and confidentiality of data and the types of research supported by the Cancer Biobank - an initiative of University of Galway and Saolta University Health Care Group, supported by the National Breast Cancer Research Institute.

3Dental Galway launches new Galway facility

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

3Dental Galway launches new facility — the third Irish practice for the company whose Dublin and Limerick clinics offer3Dental’s contemporary and affordable model of dentistry to people across Ireland.

Create your dream home with the help of The Door Centre

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

At The Door Centre Galway, they have handpicked only the best products to help you create your dream home. Founder Karl Moore established The Door Centre in Galway after running his own carpentry business for well over a decade.

CÚRAM’s Expanded Teachers in Residence Programme 2023-2024 now enrolling for online sessions

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

CÚRAM, the SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices at University of Galway, is now enrolling for its Teachers in Residence Programme 2023-2024.

Now in its eighth year, the initiative is designed to foster science education by bridging the gap between scientific research and the classroom.

JFW Renewables to help Hand in Hand

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Around 200 children are diagnosed with cancer in Ireland each year. Hand in Hand, Children’s Cancer Charity is a Loughrea-based charity who work with families nationally looking after the ordinary while families deal with extraordinary circumstances.

Avail of new career opportunities at Job Expo in Leisureland

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

If you are eager for new career opportunities this autumn you’ll be happy to hear that Jobs Expo Galway will be returning to Leisureland’s Events Centre on September 30.

Contract signed for construction of houses at Ballymoe

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Galway County Council has signed a contract with Finna Construction Ltd. for the construction of eight houses at Durrow & Ballaghymurry, Ballymoe.

Afternoon Dancing in Claregalway’s SMA House

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

The benefits of afternoon social dancing are manifold — it helps reduce stress and tension, increaes muscle tonw and coordination and lowers your risk of heart disease.

It also decreases blood pressure and cholesterol, helps you manage your weight, strengthens the bones, and improves your stamina and flexibility.

Decent summer but city businesses are planning for a busy winter

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Businesses have enjoyed a busy summer in Galway City Centre. However, with Christmas approaching, it is a common conception amongst businesses that more needs to be done by the city council to encourage shoppers into the city.

Our on-field successes can boost sporting tourism in Galway

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Tomorrow night, on a field in Kerry, there exists the potential that Galway United will capture the First Division title and with it, seize the sole guaranteed promotion ticket back to the Premier Division. If it happens, and if not, there is another chance at home to Finn Harps next Monday, it will represent a return to the top tier for the first time since the club has dined at the main table under the new ownership.

What it means is that next season, United will be playing among the top teams in the country. The creme de la creme of Irish football will be coming west every two weeks to play our side that has powered its way through the First Division this season. I must admit, after leaving the Markets Field in Limerick last winter after United had unfairly lost heavily to Waterford United, that it was hard to be optimistic, but with shrewd signings and management, the club has now almost certainly regained its place among the best.

Viral videos focus city business response

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Up to 30 concerned business owners and representatives met at a private meeting in Galway city this week to discuss crime and policing issues in the city centre.

Unchecked speeding near Craughwell school will end in tragedy, warns principal

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Students, parents and staff of Coldwood National School in Craughwell, are calling for traffic calming measures and enforced penalties for speeding in the area, and recognition from responsible transport organisations and authorities, before a tragic accident happens.

Three-hundred and fifty people homeless in the west in June

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Almost 350 people in Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon accessed emergency accommodation during the month of June. This included 97 families and 204 children, according to figures released this week.

International advocacy honour for Croi CEO

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

The chief executive of the local heart and stroke charity, Croí has been awarded a prestigious European honour. Neil Johnson has been announced as the inaugural winner of a “Hall of Fame” award for his work in international patient advocacy and engagement.

EirGrid roadshow hears Galway can benefit from energy transition

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

A large crowd at the EirGrid Energy Citizens Roadshow event in Salthill, Galway, has heard future-proofing the electricity grid will support regional development and help achieve Ireland’s climate action ambitions.

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Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Table Quiz in aid of Irish Cancer Society - Gort Cancer Support Centre

Ciaran Delaney, whose daughter was diagnosed with cancer some month ago is taking on the Dublin Marathon and Galway Half Marathon to raise funds for Irish Cancer Society and Gort Cancer Support Centre.

Gamechanging Adult Cystic Fibrosis Out Patient Department will be ready next summer

Wed, Sep 20, 2023

Galway University Hospitals has announced that work is underway on the new Adult Cystic Fibrosis Out Patient Department at Merlin Park. Once complete, the Adult CF OPD will have sufficient capacity, design features and specification to allow for best practices in Cystic Fibrosis treatment.

Rugbeer – Try ‘Shoulder to Shoulder’ at the Connacht Hospitality Group!

Wed, Sep 20, 2023

SEPTEMBER 2023 – With the Rugby World Cup in full swing, everyone in the country is getting right behind Andy Farrell’s charges as they look to make their way to the final on October 28.

Agriculture Minister must stop dragging heels on new vet school for the west, says MEP Walsh

Wed, Sep 20, 2023

MEP Maria Walsh is calling on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, to “stop dragging his heels” on the decision for a new veterinary school in the West of Ireland. According to the Midlands-North-West representative, the West needs and deserves the facility and it is high time the Minister stopped sitting on the fence and announced the provision of a new programme in ATU Donegal and Mountbellew.

“The West of Ireland is the perfect location to deliver this new Veterinary Medicine programme. It would be an ideal complement to the current offerings in Veterinary Nursing and Agriculture in the Donegal campus, and the Agriculture provision in the Mountbellew campus in Galway. It’s time for the Minister to put his cards on the table and deliver this announcement,” said MEP Walsh.

More recruits and additional funding committed, says Mayor Hoare after McEntee meeting

Sat, Sep 16, 2023

The Mayor of Galway City Cllr. Eddie Hoare this (Saturday) morning met with Minister for Justice Helen McEntee to brief her on the recent events in Galway City.

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