ATU launches Maker Space on its Galway campus

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering in ATU Galway formally opened its Maker Space, housed in the Engineering Workshop last week. The Maker Space boasts an array of equipment, much of which was funded by the Higher Education 4.0 project, under HCI Pillar 3. This project is designed to encourage innovation and agility as a means of addressing future skill requirements.

TG4 children’s ambassador to launch book on trailblazing Mountbellew vet

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Niamh Ní Chróinín, TG4’s newly appointed ambassador for children and presenter of the dedicated children’s channel Cula4 and Cllr Michael Maher, Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway will launch a bilingual workbook on Aleen Cust; the first female veterinary surgeon to work in Ireland, or indeed the world, in 1900. The book launch will take place at Mountbellew Agricultural College ATU Campus (H53WE00), on April 21 at 11am.

Irish students given a world of opportunities by Nobel Peace Prize nominee

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

The Junior Achievement Our World programme, supported by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and industry partner, Fidelity Investments, will reach more than 7,500 5th class students in Ireland by 2024. 480 trained science-industry volunteers are facilitating the programme, encouraging students to explore the career and education opportunities open to them in the STEM related subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).

The ‘Our World’ programme was launched in 2021 by Junior Achievement Ireland, which is part of the JA worldwide organisation that has recently been nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. Our World is jointly supported by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and industry partner, Fidelity Investments, and developed by Junior Achievement Ireland for delivery by industry-based volunteers. Working with the 10-11 year olds in their own classrooms once a week for five weeks, ‘Our World’ volunteers encourage students to appreciate the importance and relevance of STEM subjects and their links to a huge range of potential career pathways.

University researchers seek public’s help for research in primary care

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Researchers at University of Galway are seeking participants with chronic health conditions for a new project aimed at ensuring the needs and interests of patients and healthcare workers are included in future Irish health research.

Virtual meeting to ‘keep people in their homes’ to take place

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

A virtual town hall meeting organised by Uplift in association with author and Maynooth University lecturer, Rory Hearne, and Galway founded housing festival group, Féile Housing, will take place on April 13 at 7pm.

Kyne welcomes planning permission grant for new school building for Scoil Mhuire, Moycullen

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Senator Seán Kyne has welcomed the granting of planning permission for a new school building for Scoil Mhuire, Moycullen. The application has been confirmed by Galway County Council following the submission of further information by the Board of Management.

Irish Kidney Association pay tribute to founder member Angeline Cooke

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

The Board, Officers and Members of the Irish Kidney Association were deeply saddened to hear the news of the sudden passing of Angeline Cooke, from Maunsells Road, Galway, last week and they have extended their deepest sympathies to her family and friends. A founding member of the Association, Angeline underwent a kidney transplant in 1996. She enjoyed the successful longevity of this transplant for over 25 years before returning to dialysis treatment. Her gratitude to her deceased kidney donor was immense.

Galway girls to dance their way to the USA

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

A local dance troupe comprising of 14 girls aged between 12 to 17 years old have qualified for the World Hip Hop Dance Championship taking place in Arizona, USA this August.

Mountbellew students beat high ‘steaks’ to win Irish Angus Schools’ Competition

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Four students from Holy Rosary College (HRC), Mountbellew, have beaten some 600 competitors to be announced as winners of the 2023 Certified Irish Angus Schools’ Competition in Croke Park on March 31.

Galway Film Society celebrate successful Spring and announce sizzling summer programme

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Galway Film Society this week hosted a reception at the closing film of its extremely successful spring 2023 season, whi0ch attracted unprecedented audiences filling Screen 1 at Pálás every Sunday night for the last eight weeks, with very strong attendance also on the repeat Monday evening screenings.

Innovative sustainable practices sees honours for Connacht Hotel at national awards

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

The Connacht Regionals final of the Irish Restaurant Awards took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa in Sligo and The Connacht Hotel took home the Best Sustainable Practices Award.

No GP service for middle-income people, regional health forum is told

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

HSE West has confirmed that a shortage of GPs in the region is making it difficult for people to receive medical care or get on a patient list with a doctor.

Galway International Arts Festival and Róisín Dubh announce acts for the Heineken Big Top in July

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Two brilliant acts, KETTAMA and Pavement, have been announced for the Heineken Big Top in July as part of the Galway Arts Festival.

Skin cancer rates set to double – time to protect yourself, says Minister

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Ireland, with around 13,000 new cases every year. Very worryingly, this number is projected to double by 2045. However, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable.

The g Hotel & Spa Galway is perfect venue to say, ‘I Do’!

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

The Wedding Showcase at the g Hotel & Spa takes place this Sunday, April 2 and is by appointment only.

Stitches — your one stop shop for all your clothesmaking supplies

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Stitches Alterations on Eyre Street has an outstanding reputation for being the venue of choice for those seeking alterations, but do you know that it is also the city’s one-stop shop for those interested in clothesmaking and upstyling?

Stitches — your one stop shop for all your clothesmaking supplies

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Stitches Alterations on Eyre Street has an outstanding reputation for being the venue of choice for those seeking alterations, but do you know that it is also the city’s one-stop shop for those interested in clothesmaking and upstyling?

Whether you are dressmaking, knitting, crocheting, embroidering, the innovative team led by Chris and Danielle at Stitches have it all for you. Displaying a wonderful and varied array of materials at their beautiful new store in the heart of the city, Stitches is the city’s only dedicated and fully stocked haberdashery store.

It is not enough to be not racist — we must be anti-racist

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

As the World observed the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination recently on March 21 and as the Government launched its national action plan to tackle racism in response to evidence of what the plan describes as “the persistence of racial discrimination across many spheres of life”, myself and my family would like to strongly condemn any form of racism and I was glad along with many others to support “Galway Communities Against Racism and Discrimination” at their rally march last Saturday in Galway City.

Hundreds turn out for city rally against racism

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Several hundred Galway residents attended a rally on Saturday in Eyre Square to highlight racism. Galway Communities Against Racism and Discrimination organised the event which was supported by many groups including Amach!LGBT+, members of the migrant community, including those living in Direct Provision, and the Green Party.

Life-saving defibrillators installed at two PorterShed city centre locations

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

The Portershed have recently introduced life saving defibrillators in two of its city centre locations, Bowling Green and Market Street.

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