‘Shock, numbness and a feeling of despair’ hangs over Headford

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

The area of Headford has been described as a place filled with ‘shock, numbness and a feeling of despair’ following the deaths of two young teenagers, Lukas Joyce and Kirsty Bohan in a road traffic accident on Monday.

Galway Wind Park to host climate-smart EU rewilding project

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Galway Wind Park has been chosen as one of eight sites across Europe to host an ambitious new €8.5 million rewilding project which aims to find solutions to the threats caused by climate change and biodiversity loss.

The wildE project, funded by the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme, aims to develop climate-smart rewilding initiatives in eight sites across the European Union.

Communities united in grief after teenagers die in Headford crash

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

The communities of Headford and Corrandulla will be joined in grief this evening (Thursday) for the first of the funerals of two local teenagers who died in a road collision near Headford early on Monday morning.

Urgent steps needed at UHG to avoid post-Easter trolley surge, says INMO

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) last evening urged the HSE to take immediate action to avoid a post-Easter trolley surge.

A quarter century of hope and peace

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

My house was full of radios in my childhood. Television did not appear in our house until my mid-teens, apart from one we would borrow for Christmas while its owner was gone away. As such, what was rare was wonderful and the ability to see other worlds was a major part of the fascination of that time.

So too with the radio. I still have the Pye radio set that sat in our kitchen and went on at 7 am daily as we set about getting ready for school and work and the travails of the day ahead. Based on a set of valves, there would be a few minutes when the radio light would go on, and then a pause while the valves warmed up enough to allow the sound of the broadcaster to come through.

University of Galway-led study finds people with sleep problems may be more likely to have a stroke

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

A global study into causes of stroke, co-led from University of Galway, has identified that sleep problems can increase the likelihood of having a stroke.

Play your part and be a friend of Galway International Arts Festival this July

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Galway International Arts Festival is inviting businesses and individuals to ‘play a part’ in the festival this July by becoming a Friend of the Festival.

Alliance Strategies announce plans to create 15 jobs in Galway

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Alliance Strategies, the umbrella entity that strategically and tactically serves the Alliance Abroad global footprint as a leading facilitator of global cultural exchange programs, yesterday announced plans to hire 15 employees in Galway over the next five years.

Claregalway-based Xerotech to hire 100 to meet demand for its technology

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Claregalway-based battery systems manufacturer Xerotech plans to hire more than 100 new employees to meet a growing demand for its technology.

Mary’s music inspired by peace to benefit Galway Hospice

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

A Galway music teacher who was inspired to compose a piece of music to mark the momentous signing of the Good Friday Agreement a quarter of a century ago this week is to release it with all proceeds going to chairty.

Free e-waste and battery recycling events in east Galway this month

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

East Galway householders are being urged to bring their batteries, electrical and electronic waste to a set of free collection days to help the county meet national e-waste recycling targets for 2023.

The events, hosted by WEEE Ireland and supported by Galway County Council, will take place on Saturday April 15 in Loughrea Mart from 10am to 4pm, and on Saturday April 22 in Mountbellew Moylough GAA Club from 10am to 4pm.

Sandy Quarter to be transformative for city as consultation process gets underway

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

The development of the Sandy Quarter project by the Land Development Agency could be transformative for the city, City Council Chief Executive Brendan McGrath said on Monday as a six-week consultation process got underway into the massive plan.

Galway property prices ‘bucking national trend’ by staying flat, reveals report

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Median property prices in Galway have reportedly, ‘bucked the national trend’ by staying flat during the first quarter of 2023 according to the latest MyHome.ie property price report, but rental markets have seen a 7% increase and a 13% decrease of properties for sale.

Take a dip in the water for Galway Simon

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Are you willing to dip your toe in the water? Homelessness and housing charity Galway Simon Community is calling on all sea swimmers, daily dippers, fitness enthusiasts and everyone in between, to take a ‘Dip a Day in May’ in support of those facing homelessness in the West of Ireland.

The link between heart and kidney health

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

The Irish Kidney Association (IKA) has joined forces with a local heart and stroke charity to highlight the link between heart and kidney health.

New Corrib bridge to open in the next few weeks

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Another key milestone has been achieved on the construction of the Salmon Weir Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge with the reopening this week of the Newtownsmith Road, with a new stone paved surface making it more appealing to pedestrians and improving the public realm.

National Volunteer Management conference comes to Galway

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

The National Volunteer Management Conference will take place on Wednesday, April 26 in the Institute for Lifecourse and Society, University of Galway. The conference brings together people from across Ireland that engage volunteers for a day of networking, discussions and panels.

The conference is organised by Volunteer Ireland and will cover a range of topics including trauma informed volunteer management, engaging volunteers with a disability and youth volunteering. Martin J Cowling will deliver the keynote address along with two masterclasses during the day. Martin previously led the Office of the Not for Profit Sector for the Australian government and helped establish the Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission (ACNC) in 2013. He was responsible for the federal volunteer strategy at the time. He then oversaw national indigenous employment strategies for the department of Prime Minister and cabinet.

ATU launches Maker Space on its Galway campus

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering in ATU Galway formally opened its Maker Space, housed in the Engineering Workshop last week. The Maker Space boasts an array of equipment, much of which was funded by the Higher Education 4.0 project, under HCI Pillar 3. This project is designed to encourage innovation and agility as a means of addressing future skill requirements.

TG4 children’s ambassador to launch book on trailblazing Mountbellew vet

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Niamh Ní Chróinín, TG4’s newly appointed ambassador for children and presenter of the dedicated children’s channel Cula4 and Cllr Michael Maher, Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway will launch a bilingual workbook on Aleen Cust; the first female veterinary surgeon to work in Ireland, or indeed the world, in 1900. The book launch will take place at Mountbellew Agricultural College ATU Campus (H53WE00), on April 21 at 11am.

Irish students given a world of opportunities by Nobel Peace Prize nominee

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

The Junior Achievement Our World programme, supported by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and industry partner, Fidelity Investments, will reach more than 7,500 5th class students in Ireland by 2024. 480 trained science-industry volunteers are facilitating the programme, encouraging students to explore the career and education opportunities open to them in the STEM related subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).

The ‘Our World’ programme was launched in 2021 by Junior Achievement Ireland, which is part of the JA worldwide organisation that has recently been nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. Our World is jointly supported by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and industry partner, Fidelity Investments, and developed by Junior Achievement Ireland for delivery by industry-based volunteers. Working with the 10-11 year olds in their own classrooms once a week for five weeks, ‘Our World’ volunteers encourage students to appreciate the importance and relevance of STEM subjects and their links to a huge range of potential career pathways.

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