Farrell backs five point plan to lower energy costs

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Galway West TD Mairéad Farrell has called for new taxes energy companies’ profits to help fund a reformed energy sector.

Sterility masters in Galway is European first

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

The Atlantic Technological University in Galway has launched a master’s degree in End-to-End Sterility Assurance, thought to be the first such course in Europe.

Designed in association with Irish Medtech Skillnet, the course centres on the types of testing necessary to ensure medical devices are free from harmful microorganisms after manufacture. Bacteria and other contaminations can be serious risks to patient safety.

International experts gather in Galway to advance standards in healthcare product sterilization

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is hosting international experts at an ISO Technical Committee Plenary event in Galway this week, which aims to further the development of standards in the sterilization of healthcare products. This event is being hosted at the ATU Galway city campus.

Yeats’ Tower summer artists selected

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Two artists have been selected for the 2024 Thoor Ballylee artists in residence programme.

New chair of Údarás na Gaeltachta

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Siobhán Ní Ghadhra has been appointed as chair of Údarás na Gaeltachta. Her appointment was announced by Catherine Martin, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for the Gaeltacht yesterday.

GIAF welcomes Diligent as festival partner

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

With a mission to empower leaders to drive greater impact, Diligent's support of Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF) provides a great fit for an organisation committed to delivering extraordinary cultural experiences, as sustainably as possible, to as wide and diverse an audience as possible.

Proud to serve Galway

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Seventeen years into volunteering for the Garda Reserve, and Michael Ryan from east County Galway still gets shivers when he dons the dark blue uniform at the beginning of each shift.

Family of Claddagh man, Paul McNamara, raise vital funds in his name

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Described as a 'fit and healthy man who loved his cycling as well as life', Paul McNamara was just 49 years old when he died, his life cut short following a ruptured brain aneurysm on July 7, 2022.

Networking event for MBA professionals and business leaders in Galway next week

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

The MBA Association of Ireland, Western Chapter, will hold a networking event with a difference in Galway next week.

The event, called Accelerate Your Network: Engage, Learn & Connect, will take place on Thursday July 4 at University of Galway. This event represents the latest initiative from the MBAAI Western Chapter and is designed to foster networking, professional growth, and community building among MBA professionals and business leaders in the region.

Galway-based company among first in Ireland to receive prestigious global environment and social responsibility certification

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Award-winning Connemara-based outdoor adventure centre, Killary Adventure Company, has secured prestigious global environment and social responsibility certification, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.

Galway charity shop wins Team of the Year award

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Vincent’s charity shop in Westside, Galway has won the Team of the Year award in the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) West Region.

St Joseph's Special School 60th anniversary celebrations

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

St. Joseph's Special School in Galway recently celebrated its 60th anniversary with a heart-warming event that brought together past and present students, staff, families, and neighbours. The festivities were made even more special, thanks to Tom Kenny’s wonderful overview of the school's history in the Galway Advertiser prior to the event. As guests arrived, they were greeted by two stilt walkers at the brightly decorated entrance and welcomed by staff, board of management members, and the school’s principal, Sarah McGinley.

Busy few days for RNLI

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Good weather over the past few days kept the Galway and Aran lifeboat crews busy this week.

Third major Galway weed bust this year

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Half way through the year and law enforcement raids across Galway have discovered more than €1.3m worth of cannabis.

Revenue officers seized several kilos of herbal cannabis in Galway last week, marking the third major weed bust in the county this year.

Galway charities presented with proceeds from Cathaoirleach’s Ball

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

The 2024 annual Cathaoirleach’s Ball has raised almost €15,000 for two Galway-based charities.

Students’ Union calls for ban on mandatory 51 week student leases

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Comhaltas na Mac Léinn Ollscoil na Gaillimhe this week called on the Government to expedite plans to introduce promised legislation to ban mandatory 51 week student leases, before the Dáil goes into recess on July 15.

Medical first for Galway inspires hope for patients with heart failure

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Spiddal woman, Sheila Concannon is the first patient in Ireland to be fitted with an early warning sensor used to monitor signs of heart failure in patients, following a procedure at University of Galway, the first hospital in Ireland to introduce the device.

Residents of Killimor and Portumna concerned at plans for reserve gas fired generator and battery storage unit - Canney

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Seán Canney, Independent TD, attended a public meeting in Portumna where over 100 people expressed concern about a proposal to build a Reserve Gas Fired Generator, battery storage area and associated works on the N65 on the Killimor to Portumna road three kilometres outside Portumna without any consultation with local people.

The project has been deemed to be a project of strategic importance by An Bord Pleanála and therefore the planning application can be submitted directly to them.

Claregalway’s Georgina Martin selected for Irish Basketball team

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Claregalway’s Georgina Martin has been selected to represent Ireland in the over-40s division at the FIMBA European Championships taking place in Pesaro, Italy, from June 21 to 30.