Ukrainian student in Galway sells her watercolours to help her family flee wartorn state

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

Sofiia Tretiak, a PhD student at NUI Galway, hails from Ukraine. She has been living in Ireland for the past year and a half, and is passionate about art. Following the catastrophic events that occurred on February 24 in her home country, Sofiia is concerned about her family who are in the two biggest Ukrainian cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv, currently the “hotspots” of hostile bombings.

Soprano Celine Byrne holds Galway concert aid of Let’s Get Talking

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

World-renowned Irish soprano, Celine Byrne, is to perform her first concert in Galway which will raise vital funds for mental health non-profit Let’s Get Talking, on Saturday April 23.

O’Hara calls for action on vacant and derelict properties across Galway

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

Vacant and derelict properties across County Galway are a “growing problem” with “thousands of potential homes” falling further into disrepair in the middle of a housing crisis.

On the border of war torn Ukraine

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

Just over 12 days ago the Russian tanks rolled across the borders into Ukraine, shattering a peace that Europe had enjoyed since the war in the former Yugoslavia tore that region of our continent apart, more than 20 years ago.

Work begins on Galway Bay Sailing Club’s multipurpose rooms development

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

Work has begun on Galway Bay Sailing Club’s latest development of multipurpose rooms, which will include training rooms, a kitchenette, and a wetsuit storage area.

Ireland needs to reduce dependency on foregin energy sources

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

The war in the Ukraine should be a warning to Ireland to reduce its dependency on energy from outside the State, and at how the State’s energy use influences international conflict.

Local Amenity Grants 2022 now open for applications

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

The Galway City Council is inviting residents associations, community groups, and allotment schemes to apply for the Local Amenity Grant Scheme 2022.

Politicians, keyboard warriors, and toxic tweets

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

“Politicians and diapers need to be changed often…for the same reasons.” This quote (wrongly) attributed to Mark Twain is among what must be millions of jokes told to show politicians in a bad light.

Active Retirement Ireland honours Galway ‘digital ambassadors’ leading online skills training

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

The first Active Retirement Ireland digital ambassadors from Galway have graduated at a special event in the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland in Dublin.

Minister for Health officially opens world-class medical training facility at NUI Galway

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

The Clinical Simulation and Interprofessional Education Facility at NUI Galway was officially opened last Friday by Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly.

The state-of-the-art space spans more than 20 immersive learning rooms, across 100m2, fitted out to hospital standard and simulating all aspects of a leading healthcare environment.

The water man ensures the supply keeps flowing

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

To mark Engineers Week, we meet one of those at the coalface of ensuring that essential services are provided in our communities.

More than €200,00 for historic buildings across Galway

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

Funding of almost €250,000 has been announced for the protection and enhancement of 39 historic and protected buildings across Galway city and county.

National Parks and Wildlife Service and NUI Galway form partnership to mark researcher’s death and legacy

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

The National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in partnership with NUI Galway have announced the Karzan Sabah D Ahmed Memorial Research Bursary Scheme.

The bursary has been created to recognise and honour NUI Galway researcher Dr Karzan Sabah D Ahmed, who died in a road accident with his wife Shahen Qasm and baby daughter Lina on the M6 in August 2021.

Memory of Headford priest sees Irish Water experts deliver safe water to developing countries

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

The memory of the work carried out by a missionary priest from Headford who was murdered in Uganda 20 years ago next week has inspired engineers to deliver water supply to needy communities in the African country.

Connacht Hospitality Group sets ambitious target for fundraising in 2022

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

The Connacht Hospitality group have set themselves an ambitious target to raise €100,000 for four worthy charities in 2022. The charities which will benefit from the year long calendar of events are including Claddagh Watch Patrol, National Breast Cancer Research Institute, Galway Hospice and Make-A-Wish Ireland. The entire team across all of the business have an exciting year of events and activations planned.

Cook for Ukraine and help the children

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

Local chef Lou Robbie from Little Lou Cooks is running an online cookalong class to raise funds for Ukrainian orphans suitable for adults and children.

Having watched the devastation unfold in Ukraine, Lou felt she had to do something to help.

Youth suicide prevention

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

Researchers at NUI Galway are using information from young people across Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon to deepen knowledge about youth mental health and suicide prevention.

Eight nights of top-class theatre at Claregalway Festival of Drama

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

Amateur drama fans who have been starved of live performances for the past two years are set for a treat from tomorrow night (Friday March 11) when a selection of the country’s top groups compete in the Claregalway Festival of Drama.

Infrastructural investment needed to tackle regional imbalance, says MacManus

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus has called for significant infrastructural investment in the West to address the growing problem of regional imbalance. The Midlands Northwest representative was speaking after meeting with Western Development Commission CEO Tomás Ó Síocháin this week.

MEP MacManus said that COVID-19 and Brexit have amplified the stark reality of regional imbalance in this country. Fair, logical and future-focused nationwide development does not currently exist as evidenced in the overpopulation of Dublin and our major cities.

#GRMAGaillimh video encourages people to give Gaeilge a go

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

Gaillimh le Gaeilge relaunched the campaign #GRMAGaillimh this week with a video highlighting the city’s unique and special character attributed to Galway’s bilingual status. The aim of the video is to encourage those with little Irish to Give Gaeilge a Go by incorporating “Dia duit, Slán and Go raibh maith agat” into their day-to-day dealings.

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