Work begins on Galway’s first Changing Places facility
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Works for what will be Galway’s first Changing Places facility began this week at the green area near Ladies Beach in Salthill.
Read more ...NUI Galway research to develop solutions for Defence Forces
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Two NUI Galway projects have been selected to develop solutions for operational challenges facing the Defence Forces.
Read more ...Cycling is not just for cities, rural residents tell councillors
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Residents groups across County Galway are backing a national campaign to encourage local councillors to endorse a “Vision for Cycling in Rural Ireland.”
Read more ...Lyons welcomes progress on Salthill Tourist Office site
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Cllr Donal Lyons has welcomed the news that the Galway City Council is seeking expressions of interest for the former tourist office site in Salthill.
Read more ...Ollie Daniels named new CEO of Galway Technology Centre
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Galway Technology Centre (GTC) has announced the appointment of Ollie Daniels as new CEO and Director of Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
Read more ...Clifden RNLI carry out search operation in extreme wind and high seas
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
The volunteer crew of Clifden RNLI were requested on Tuesday to conduct a search operation in response to an EPIRB signal eight miles west of Clifden.
Read more ...New 1,100 litre bins installed at Ballyloughane
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Two new litter bins, with a capacity of 1,100 litres each, have been installed at Ballyloughane Beach by the Galway City Council with a focus on recycling.
Read more ...Hanley calls on the public to help shape the future of the city
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
The public has a chance to shape the future of the city by making its views known on how it wants the sites of the Corrib Great Southern Hotel, Dawn Dairies, and Connacht Laundry to be developed.
Read more ...Change of speed limit with no consultation ‘unacceptable’, says Cheevers
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
It is “unacceptable” that motorists are being fined for speeding on the Oranmore coast road, when the speed limit was changed from 80km to 50km, “without proper notice to motorists”.
Read more ...Help the Oranmore Men’s Shed get a new premises
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Established in 2015, the Oranmore Men’s Shed acts as a social platform through which men in a community can form close bonds with one another. These sheds are affiliated to the Irish Men’s Sheds Association, a broad network consisting of over 450 sheds throughout Ireland.
Read more ...GMIT golden jubilee celebrations to feature to host ‘creative stories’ series of public talks
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
GMIT’s School of Design & Creative Arts will host a series of public talks each Tuesday during March on the subject of “Creativity” marking the commencement of the institute’s Golden Jubilee celebrations ahead of becoming Atlantic Technological University (on 1 April). The talks will take place in Room 104 at 5.30pm at GMIT Centre for Creative Arts & Media on Wellpark Road, covering topics from Community Outreach, Design Process & Practice to Performance and the Visual Arts, delivered by GMIT lecturers.
Read more ...Amputee Football National League to kick off next week in Oranmore
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
The Irish Amputee Football Association are delighted to announce the first round of the U Value Amputee Football National League 2022.
This event will take place in Maree Oranmore FC, Oranmore, Co. Galway on Saturday 5th of March 2022 at 2pm. This event is proudly supported by APOS, Atlantic Prosthetics Orthotic Services Ltd., and is hosted by Maree Oranmore F.C.
Read more ...Reddington welcomes roads works
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Cllr Andrew Reddington has welcomed the major allocation of funding under the Roads Programme and has paid tribute to the Tuam Area Engineering staff for ensuring the projects were submitted for support.
He said that the worls will improve access and safety for people right across the electoral district. They are as follows:
Read more ...Women’s business group to raise funds for meningitis charity
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Network Ireland has announced that ACT for Meningitis has been chosen as the group’s charity partner for 2022. ACT for Meningitis is a national charity based in Galway and provides free support services to anyone affected by meningitis in Ireland. It also works to save lives through greater awareness of the disease. Fundraising activities will officially begin with Network’s celebration of International Women’s Day in Co. Westmeath on Tuesday, March 8.
Read more ...NUI Galway researchers lead 45-country study to better understand sexuality
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Researchers at NUI Galway are looking for people from every county in Ireland to take part in a global study on sex.
The International Sex Survey aims to uncover the different sexual behaviours, preferences and motivations of adults and other topics related to their sex lives.
Read more ...Cody to visit Galway for charity fundraiser
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Legendary manager Brian Cody is coming to Galway just months after another Kilkenny legend arrived here to take over the senior hurlers.
Read more ...Hair at 74 introduces Keratin Nanocure
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Hair at 74 are delighted to introduce Keratin Nanocure to their salon at Prospect Hill Galway. Feedback has been amazing for the four-week Keratin Express Blowdry Treatment and the 16-week Smoothing Blowdry Treatment.
Read more ...Put your feet first, urges diabetes charity
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
The only national charity for people with diabetes is urging people with the condition to book a foot assessment with a podiatrist.
Read more ...New series Saol Clainne starting on TG4
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
During 2021, the series Saol Clainne spent time with families across Ireland facing great difficulties, fighting to overcome obstacles for themselves and their loved ones. These are families that are struggling and suffering, day after day, from tragedies, illnesses and the twists and turns of life.
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