Respond has 184 new social and cost rental homes under construction in Galway

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Respond, one of Ireland’s largest Approved Housing Bodies and service providers, have 184 new social and cost rental homes in construction in Galway. The organisation delivered 77 new social and affordable homes across the county last year.

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Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Mental Health talk for Travellers
The Mincéirs Whiden Society is organising a Mental Health Talk for National Irish Traveller Mental Health Day taking placing on Saturday October 8 at 4:30pm.

More action and less talk — Access for All want city to be more accessible

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

An insight into how accessible Galway city is, through the eyes of the disabled people who navigate through it.

The members of Galway’s branch of Access for All are exhausted. The members, Vyonne Fahy, Eamon MacGiobúan and Gina McNamara have been advocating for disabled residents of Galway city for long enough that it can feel like they’re burning the candle at both ends.

Galway-based gaming legends to get Lifetime Achievement award at Gamerfest

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Galway-based gaming legends Brenda and John Romero have been announced as the recipients of the inaugural GamerFest Lifetime Achievement Award for their outstanding contribution to the gaming industry both in Ireland and internationally.

Sixteen University of Galway students to avail of on-campus accommodation under Irish Language Residential Scheme

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Sixteen Irish speaking students at University of Galway have been awarded special scholarships and dedicated on-campus accommodation under the Irish Language Residential Scheme.

AATE Festival drawing workshops this weekend

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

AATE Festival continues this weekend with a series of workshops focusing on the realities of architecture in Galway City in use and the far-reaching consequences that the built environment has on our lives.

This Saturday (October 8), Streetscape Studies, led by plattenbaustudio, invites the public to actively join in a large-scale group drawing exercise in which we take on the centre of Galway city as our subject matter.

Learn from one another as Lean Educators descend on Galway

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

The University of Galway is hosting the 8th European Lean Educators Conference (ELEC) on November 22-24. ELEC2022 provides a platform for professors, teachers and trainers from academia, industry and public sector organizations to share their knowledge and experiences and learn from one another. The conference theme is “Lean Green and Sustainability”.Conference Chair Dr. Olivia McDermott, Assistant Professor in the College of Science & Engineering in the University of Galway stated that hosting the conference is a testament to the reputation that Ireland has as a centre for Operational Excellence with Lean educational programmes being driven by Enterprise Ireland, third level organisations and multinationals in recent years.

Connolly encourages people to have their say in swimming consultation

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Cllr John Connolly is encouraging people to have their say on the National Swimming Strategy before the public consultation period for the proposed strategy ends tomorrow (Friday). The Galway City West councillor has highlighted the lack of water quality monitoring at Galway’s public beaches outside of the traditional bathing season as being of particular concern.

We all need heroes like Browne and Crean and Weekes

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

There was a strange juxtaposition in Galway Port this week. The Marine Institute’s shiny new super-bád, the Tom Crean purred its way out of the harbour, ready to shimmy its way down to Kerry where it will be officially unveiled today.

Free e-waste recycling event in Oranmore

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Galway householders are being urged to bring their electrical and electronic waste to a free collection day to help the county meet recycling targets, which have increased since the first lockdown in 2020.

Return of the hero oarsman

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Former Connacht Rugby player and extreme adventurer, Damian Browne received a heroe’s welcome upon returning to Galway on Tuesday following his 112-day transatlantic row from New York.

Return of the heroic oarsman

Wed, Oct 05, 2022

Former Connacht Rugby player and extreme adventurer, Damian Browne received a heroe's welcome upon returning to Galway on Tuesday following his 112-day transatlantic row from New York.

Boost for west’s creative sector as TG4 children’s channel gets green light

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

The creative and audiovisual sector in the west of Ireland got a significant boost last evening when TG4 were given the green light to develop a dedicated children’s TV channel entitled Cúla4.

Local gardai promote use of Garda Property App to help keep property safe

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

An Garda Síochána has launched a new app designed to keep personal property safe and help with theft investigations.

Galway schools challenged to become battery recycling champions

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Galway schools and students are being challenged to become battery recycling champions as part of a nationwide initiative which will also help children with life-limiting illnesses.

Three events this October in Kennys Bookshop

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Kennys Bookshop have three exciting events in-store this October, to celebrate some of this season’s big book releases.

Chambers to officially open new Irish Language Centre at Knocknacarra tomorrow

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

The Board of Management of Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh has confirmed that Jack Chambers, Government Chief-Whip and Minister of State at the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Irish Language, Sport and Media will officially open the new Irish language centre at the site of Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh in Knocknacarra tomorrow Friday September 30.

Cúirt International Festival of Literature appoints new director

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Galway Arts Centre is delighted to announce the appointment of Manuela Moser as Festival Director of the Cúirt International Festival of Literature. Manuela brings a wealth of experience to Galway Arts Centre having held roles as a director, programmer and project manager across the literature field.

Ronan’s mission of mercy in Ethiopia is personal

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

As the dad of two Ethiopian daughters, the food crisis that is gripping the Horn of Africa is personal for Ronan Scully.

Creativity and culture to be highlighted at 2022 Galway Chamber awards

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

The growing global focus of many businesses across Galway will be among the areas highlighted at this year’s Galway Chamber Business Awards. Taking place in the Galmont Hotel on Friday November 18, the Galway Business Awards 2022, in association with the Shannon Airport Group, will be themed ‘Galway: Embedded Locally, Focused Globally’.

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