Galway’s Freudenberg team celebrates 175 years in business
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
Spiddal-based Freudenberg Medical recently celebrated the 175th anniversary of the Freudenberg Group with a special event for staff, attended by Freudenberg Medical’s CEO, Dr. Mark Ostwald, and Steven Langan, General Manager, Galway.
The Freudenberg Group, known for its diverse portfolio of global technology brands, includes a successful medical business with operations in Ireland. Freudenberg’s journey began in 1849 in Weinheim, Germany, as a modest leather tannery employing 50 people. Today, it has grown into a global enterprise with over 52,000 employees, committed to making the world cleaner, healthier, and more comfortable through innovative technology across 40 market sectors, including medical devices.
Read more ...Minister Rabbitte welcomes €197k for Forest Parks in Galway
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
Minister for Disability and Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Anne Rabbitte, has welcomed funding of €197,933 to develop and upgrade visitor and recreational amenities at Coillte Forest Parks across Galway.
Read more ...Water Safety Classes in Leisureland
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
The water safety classes organised by the County Galway Water Safety Committee resume in Leisureland on Sunday September 29.
Places are available for new pupils who must be 13 years of age with reasonable swim ability. These classes operate from 9.30 am to 11.00 am on Sunday Mornings under the auspices of Water Safety Ireland.
Read more ...Golden moments remembered by Ashford Castle’s longest-standing employee as Martin marks 50 years of service
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
It was August 1974 when Galway man Martin Gibbons stepped through the doors of Ashford Castle for the very first time, starting his first ‘proper’ job as a commis waiter at the hotel’s historic George V restaurant.
Read more ...Galway forges new tourism, business and community links in USA
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
A Galway delegation comprising representatives of local government, academia, business and the arts has completed a weeklong promotional visit to the US Midwest.
Read more ...Galway County Council digitally maps the heritage of over 25,000 memorials
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
Esri Ireland, the market leader in geographic information systems (GIS), has announced that Galway County Council has digitally mapped over 25,000 memorials, monuments, and gravestones using Esri’s ArcGIS system.
Read more ...Calloing all young techies — new Tech Youth Club in Galway
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
Are you passionate about technology and eager to make a difference in young lives? Foróige are excited to announce the launch of a brand-new Tech Youth Club and they are calling on dedicated volunteers to help bring this project to life.
‘Circuit Breakers’ is an initiative designed to empower young girls with the essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the digital age.
Read more ...Reddington encourages local groups to submit applications for Community Centre Investment Fund
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
Community groups in Galway can avail of up to €100,000 in funding to support the upgrade and refurbishment of community centres, Fine Gael Councillor Andrew Reddington has said.
Read more ...Country star Michael English to perform at Clifden Arts Festival with new show ‘A Million Medleys’
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
The Clifden Arts Festival, running from 18th to 29th September 18-29, has announced that celebrated country star Michael English will be performing his fantastic new show, “A Million Medleys,” on Friday, September 27. This much-anticipated event promises to be one of the festival’s highlights, bringing a blend of classic hits and infectious energy that is sure to captivate audiences.
English, renowned for his chart-topping hits and electrifying performances, has crafted a special concert for Clifden Arts Festival that celebrates his journey through music. “A Million Medleys” features a selection of globally loved, million-selling hits, each one more compelling than the last. Fans can expect to hear a mix of English’s best-known songs, as well as his unique renditions of timeless classics, all delivered with the heartfelt passion that has made him a household name in country music.
Read more ...Transform your business with Lean techniques
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
Lean For Business is designed to encourage clients to adopt Lean business principles in their organisations to increase performance and competitiveness. Despite popular belief, this programme is suited to businesses of all sizes and in all sectors – it is not just for big manufacturers.
Read more ...Galway Simon Community invites you to give up your bed for one night
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
Galway Simon Community invites everyone – individuals, families, schools, companies and clubs – to give up their bed for one night, on Friday October 4, with one purpose: to change the lives of those facing homelessness in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.
Read more ...Green Tourism Gold award for Harbour Hotel
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
The Harbour Hotel has taken an impressive stride in sustainability by being awarded the prestigious Green Tourism Gold award, which recognises a company’s strong focus on reducing its environmental impact.
Read more ...Open day at Castle Ellen this weekend as part of Heritage Week
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
Castle Ellen House in Athenry will hold an open day this Sunday as part of Heritage Week.
Read more ...Cost of going to college in Galway jumps by 3% in 2024, report reveals
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
By Lisa Geraghty
Galway remained the sixth most expensive student county this year costing €2,405 more than Letterkenny, the cheapest town, a report has revealed.
Galway remained the sixth most expensive student county this year costing €2,405 more than Letterkenny, the cheapest town, a report has revealed.
Read more ...Clifden RNLI rescue two sailors onboard a broken down yacht
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
Clifden’s volunteer lifeboat crew were called out to assist two sailors who had run into difficulty in Ballinakill Bay, near Letterfrack on Monday.
Read more ...University of Galway researchers working with indigenous Amazonians to document Casement story
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
Researchers at University of Galway are working with indigenous peoples deep in the Colombian Amazon to document their story -building on the legacy of Roger Casement.
Read more ...A legacy of good health bequeathed to the region
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
As you read this piece this August day,there is someone in this city or county who is awaiting the results of a breast cancer check; someone for whom the watched phone represents both a terror and a salvation. Awaiting that news is the norm for so many every week and every day for so many families. As any family who has been touched by breast cancer will know, the waiting, the diagnosis, the fear are all part of the process. There is the fear of the known and the unknown; the potential that plans carefully honed will have to be shelved. Or not.
Read more ...Summer Roadshow takes to county areas to tackle gum disposal
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
The Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) took to the streets of Athenry last week as a part of its Summer Roadshow.
Read more ...Burst pipes cause traffic and commercial chaos
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
A burst water main along Lough Atalia Road caused both flooding and a major water shortage last week, causing several Galway city centre businesses to close.
Read more ...Concerns raised as escaped farmed salmon found in Connemara waterways
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
Following reports of a number of escaped farmed salmon entering local rivers flowing into Killary Harbour, local activist groups have labelled the event as an 'environmental disaster', which could have extensive repercussions.
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