University of Galway investigates glyphosate exposure among families

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Scientists at University of Galway investigating exposure to glyphosate in families have detected low level traces of the controversial herbicide in a quarter of people tested.

Lyons welcomes improvement works on Shangort Road footpaths

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Galway City West and Knocknacarra councillor Donal Lyons this week welcomed Galway City Council improvement works to footpaths now underway on the Shangort Road.

He said that he had received a number of representations from residents who had expressed concerns regarding subsidence of the footpath along the Shangort Road. Part of the footpath adjacent to Rusheen Woods entrance was very badly uneven which elderly found it difficult to walk on.

Vroom with a view — stunning line-up for Corrib Oil Galway International Rally

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

The entry list for the 2023 Corrib Oil Galway International Rally has been revealed and it contains a stunning line up of drivers and machinery. Over 150 drivers have entered the traditional season opener in the West of Ireland, and it looks like being one of the most competitive ever seen. Top seeds by virtue of winning the Tarmac Championship last year are Josh Moffett & Andy Hayes in a Hyundai i20 R5. This crew also won Galway last year to set them on the way to championship success. Behind them are Meirion Evans & Jonathan Jackson with the Welsh pair using their usual VW Polo and looking to go one better than last year in Galway where they pushed Moffett all the way to the end.

ChangeX and Accenture launch €70,000 fund to support environmental sustainability projects across Galway

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Local community groups, organisations and individuals are encouraged to apply for funding and resources to help initiate sustainability projects in their own locality.

Apple recognises Galway Educate Together Secondary School for digital innovation in education

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Galway Educate Together Secondary School has been recognised as an Apple Distinguished School for 2022–2025 for its innovative use of iPads to promote a 21st century culture of learning firmly underpinned by the activation of student voice.

€3.25 million for Galway from Community Recognition Fund

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

A total of €3,245,208 in funding is being allocated to projects in Galway city and county under the Community Recognition Fund. This is the highest allocation in the country under this major initiative, which is designed to specifically support communities hosting families and citizens from Ukraine and other countries.

Older women are a substantial group seeking support from Galway-based Domestic Violence Response

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Domestic Violence Response (DVR) is a Galway City and County based service that provides information services, telephone and counselling support, advocacy support and accompaniment and educational programmes to women impacted by domestic abuse. DVR also provides a range of educational training and awareness programmes to organisations, third level colleges, community groups, secondary schools.

Galway Simon Community says Government must address the root causes of the homelessness crisis

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

As we begin a new year, Galway Simon Community remains deeply concerned about the housing and homelessness crisis, with their Services continuing to be very stretched to provide supports to the number of people coming to it in crisis, seeking help.

The most recent figures published by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government report 555 people staying or living in Emergency Accommodation in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon in November 2022. The figures represent a 3% increase in the number of people in Emergency Accommodation in the West between November 2021 and 2022, significantly lower than the 27% increase nationally.

Women and older sea swimmers susceptible to pulmonary condition, report reveals

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Women and older sea swimmers are more likely to suffer from a condition called pulmonary oedema which causes fluid on the lungs, according to authors of a new study, which revealed that the condition has been reported in 1 to 2% of open-water swimmers.

Join the Galway Samaritans team of listening volunteers?

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Volunteers are the heart of Galway Samaritans. The commitment of its volunteers means anyone who is going through difficult times can count on Samaritans to be there day and night, 365 days a year.

To add to their listening team, Galway Samaritans are holding an open meeting on Wednesday Feb 8 at 8pm in the Harbour Hotel, in Galway city. (H91 E9PR)

City honours trans-atlantic hero oarsman Browne with civic reception

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Galway City Council held a civic reception to honour oarsman, Damian Browne, following his record-breaking row from New York to Furbo in October 2022.

Local Enterprise Office Galway clients created more than 220 jobs last year

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Companies supported by Local Enterprise Office Galway created 221 jobs in 2022, it was revealed this week.

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Sample Our Soup returns to Shop Street to raise funds for Galway RNLI

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Following a two year break due to the pandemic, Galway RNLI’s Sample Our Soup fundraiser will return to the streets of Galway this Saturday.

Reddington calls for traffic calming measures in Headford

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Cllr Reddington has called for urgent traffic calming measures on the Cong road in Headford.

Recently a speed survey was completed on that section of road which showed that vehicles were coming in from the Mayo direction and were travelling at 80 km per hour within a 50 km speed zone.

Return your unused school transport tickets, Cannon urges parents

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Local Fine Gael Deputy Ciaran Cannon is urging parents who have unused school transport tickets to relinquish them so that seats can be freed up on bus routes for students who urgently need to avail of them.

Astatine invests €1M in Oranmore solar project

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Leading renewable heat and power specialist Astatine has announced a €1M investment project in a project at the CMLS Limited cold storage facility in Oranmore, involved the upgrading of the building’s roof to solar power, with an investment of €1M.

TD calls for urgent changes to children’s mental health services

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Sinn Fein TD Mairéad Farrell has called for urgent action to address the continued and damning failures in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) which were identified in a report by the Mental Health Commission.

The report revealed that some 140 children had been “lost”, receiving no follow up care for up to two years, including children who had been on anti-psychotic medication resulting in them being not properly monitored.

Monaghans Galway sets €30,000 target for charity fundraising

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Tuam Road based garage and car dealership, Monaghan and Sons, has announced a fundraising campaign which will see a donation from the profit of all car sales and service invoices in its workshop to three local charities.

New technique to help women find their voice in workplace lauded by Galway senator

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

A new technique designed to give women a voice in the workplace has been successfully utilised by Galway Senator Pauline O’Reilly in the Oireachtas.

For many years, women have struggled to have a voice, particularly in the workplace where their male counterparts were being heard above them, promoted ahead of them, becoming more successful. Balancing roles between parenthood and career ambitions, many women struggle to feel heard, despite all the changes in recent years.

University of Galway appoints new Storyteller-in-Residence

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

University of Galway’s Centre for Irish Studies has announced the appointment of Máirín Mhic Lochlainn as Storyteller-in-Residence for this year.

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