Witness appeal following major public order incident in Tuam

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

Gardaí in Tuam have appealed for witnesses to come forward following a violent altercation at a cemetery in Tuam last week.

When it comes to decisions, we need one for the road

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

In the heady days before the commencement of lockdown, several hundred people spent about a month in the ballroom of the g Hotel for the long running and comprehensive oral hearing into the impact of the proposed Galway City Ring Road.

Autumn season marks the start of onion sowing in the garden

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

Now that we are officially in autumn season we can start sowing onion.

Mood-lifting chocolate and coffee scented home spa rituals

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

Hot on the heels of the success of the Baltic Home Spa fit collection, ziaja introduce seven new mood-boosting wellness products to add to their home spa family.

Beginners Mandarin language courses for adults and children

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

The Confucius Institute's Mandarin language course is suitable for beginners or those with some basic knowledge of Mandarin. The aim of this course is to enable students to feel confident in communicating in everyday situations with Chinese native speakers, and to give insights into the Chinese culture and way of life.

NUI Galway to host virtual undergraduate open day

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

Almost 100 online booths are being set up for students to put NUI Galway academics and staff on the spot during the university's autumn undergraduate open day.

Poly to create 200 jobs in new EMEA Cebtre of Excellence in Galway

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

Global Audio and Video Technology Powerhouse Poly today (Thursday) announced the opening of its new EMEA Centre of Excellence in Galway, expected to create more than 200 high-skilled jobs over the next five years. The global communications company is investing in the region to meet the growing demand for its premium audio and video products as businesses adjust to managing highly distributed workforces.

The Galway office is Poly’s first in Ireland, designed to serve as the innovation heartbeat for the company’s 65 offices across the globe. The office will be home to Poly’s primary Research & Development lab in EMEA, strategically located to draw on the local market talent and expertise.

Poly to create 200 jobs in new EMEA Centre of Excellence in Galway

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

Global Audio and Video Technology Powerhouse Poly today (Thursday) announced the opening of its new EMEA Centre of Excellence in Galway, expected to create more than 200 high-skilled jobs over the next five years. The global communications company is investing in the region to meet the growing demand for its premium audio and video products as businesses adjust to managing highly distributed workforces.

Racecourse facility to be used to give health workers the winter flu jab

Wed, Sep 29, 2021

The mass vaccination centre at Galway Racecourse at Ballybrit is to be used to issue the winter flu vaccine to healthcare workers in the west.

Long waiting lists in emergency department due to bed pressure

Wed, Sep 29, 2021

Patients attending the emergency department (ED) of University Hospital Galway are facing long waiting times to be admitted to wards for treatment due to the ongoing pressure on bed availability.

Boil water notice issued for general Barna area

Fri, Sep 24, 2021

Following consultation with the Health Service Executive, Irish Water and Galway City Council are issuing a Boil Water Notice with immediate effect to protect the health of consumers supplied by the Galway City West Public Water Supply in the areas of Barna Village, Truskey West and Truskey East, Barr Aille, Fermoyle, Ballard and along the Connemara Coast Road as far as Furbo, and on the Barna/Galway Road as far as Silverstrand.

Jobs boost as Integer announces plans for massive Parkmore facility

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Up to 200 new jobs will be created in Galway with Integer Holdings Corporation, a leading medical device outsource manufacturer, constructing a manufacturing facility in Parkmore East.

Budget 2022 must provide additional funding for libraries, says Crowe

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

In Ballybane and Westside, and other communities across Galway, it is “clear how important a resource our local libraries are”, and they deserve greater levels of funding in the upcoming Budget.

Grealish demands Government adopt NUIG report on solving underfunding of Galway County Council

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

A new local government funding model, recommended by a report from experts at NUI Galway, could be the key to ending underfunding of the Galway County Council, a situation which has left it “starved of cash”.

Ballyloughane Beach to remain open for swimming following positive water quality results

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Ballyloughane Beach will be again open for swimming next summer, after its water was given a status of ‘excellent’, following recent tests.

€20 million in ANC payments issued to Galway farmers

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

A total of €20.6 million in payments from the Areas of Natural Constraint scheme have been issued to 11,825 Galway farmers.

Three new bus stops on west side of city

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Three new bus stops are to be installed in the west side of the city as part of a plan to install 18 new shelters across the city as a whole.

City exhibition to mark Positive Ageing Week

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Positive Ageing Week is all about shining a light on people in older age who are active, engaged, enthusiastic, healthy, and who are making a big difference in the lives of our families, neighbourhoods and communities. Speaking at the launch of COPE Galway’s annual report, Dr Mike Ryan of the WHO spoke passionately about “the wisdom, and the generosity, the value and the central role that older persons play in our society” and he advocated that older persons need to be seen more for the contribution they make.

Woodquay to be the location for €1 million outdoor performance space

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Woodquay Park is set to be the location of a €1 million outdoor performance space, lighting installation, and hand-carved steel sculpture reflecting the stories and traditions of Galway.

The Government is not capable of dealing with the challenge of Climate Change

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Following the recent announcement of the findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, there was a flurry of press releases from councillors and senators, vying to have their names associated with this data.

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