Researchers discover deep sea coral with novel drug potential

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Researchers at NUI Galway have discovered a coral in the Atlantic Ocean which contains a potential wonder drug chemical compound that acts against the virus responsible for Covid-19.

New chapter — Cúirt seeks new director after de Buyl steps down

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Cuirt is seeking a new director for the annual Cúirt International Festival of Literature as outgoing director, Sasha de Buyl, steps down to pursue creative opportunities outside Galway.

Just 37 HAP properties available across 16 areas, says Simon

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

The Simon Communities of Ireland’s quarterly Locked Out of the Market report shows yet another stark decline in the availability of affordable properties to rent by people reliant on Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Scheme. The report comes in the context of a private rental market affected by a documented ongoing contraction in supply, increase in rental prices, and an overall lack of affordability.

Ó Cuív welcomes announcement of First Home Scheme

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West, Éamon Ó Cuív, has said he hopes the First Home Scheme will be a major assistance to first time buyers.

He said the First Home Scheme has the potential to be of assistance for those attempting to get on the property ladder.“First Home is a Government-backed shared equity scheme which will see the state provide part of the price of a new home alongside the buyer’s mortgage and deposit.

NUI Galway students launch podcast to promote awareness of historic institutions

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Six Master of Laws (LLM) students from the Irish Centre for Human Rights in NUI Galway have launched a five-episode podcast series titled ‘My Country is My Prison’.

Galway to ‘go all out’ with disability triathlon

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

A special pilot event to celebrate inclusive outdoor events in Galway takes place next Thursday (July 21).

Major inpatient survey underway at Galway public hospitals

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

n annual inpatient survey, which gives people an opportunity to share their healthcare experiences, is under way at Galway’s public hospitals.

The fifth national Inpatient Experience Survey, the largest of its kind in Ireland, is taking place at Galway University Hospitals (University Hospital Galway and Merlin Park University Hospital) and Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe.

Galway marks National Day of Commemoration

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

A ceremony was held in Galway last weekend to mark the National Day of Commemoration, honouring all those Irish men and women who died in past wars or on service with the United Nations Peacekeeping Missions.

Host a summer get-together and help Galway Rape Crisis Centre

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Galway Rape Crisis Centre (GRCC), with the support of Colleran’s Butchers in Mainguard Street, is asking people to host a summer social event to raise much needed funds for the organisation.

Appeal for information on missing Galway teenager

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Gardaí are appealing for assistance in tracing a Galway teenager who has been missing since last Friday.

Galway companies can contribute to climate action - by going remote

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Galway companies of all sizes can play their part in helping Ireland meet its national climate action targets in a profitable and sustainable way, says non-profit social enterprise Grow Remote. How? By going remote.

“Not only can implementing a remote working model in your business lead to increased profitability and significant cost savings, it can be a powerful tool for local impact and social change on a wider scale,” Kathy McKenna, Communications Manager for Grow Remote told the Galway Advertiser.

We need to start now to get the city we want in 2070, says new Chamber president

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

What's that old adage about if you need a job done, to give it to a busy person. Well, that is what Galway Chamber has done by electing as their President for the next term a man who has a real passion for his native city.

The quest for that elusive ticket

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Getting a ticket for an All-Ireland final is an art-form. One that might, in time, become to be represented in the sea of art in which we are all currently sailing here in Galway.

60 jobs for Loughrea as new Plaza Group service station opens

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

A new Plaza Group service station in Loughrea has opened its doors with the creation of over 60 jobs locally. The Loughrea Service Station consists of Supermac’s, a Supermac’s Drive Thru, Papa John’s, Mac’s Place Deli, Moo Parlour and a Bewley’s Barista.

Port’s role in wind energy servicing set to grow

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

A consignment of massive wind turbine blades which arrived in the city’s port will this week be transported in the dark of night across Quincentenary Bridge and onwards to their eventual site in Connemara.

‘Challenging times’ for new students’ union president

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

NUI Galway’s Sai Gujulla is prepared for a “challenging year” in his new role as the Students’ Union president.

New ED to provide more capacity and privacy

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

University Hospital Galway’s new temporary emergency department, which will be completed shortly, will provide additional capacity and privacy for patients.

The facility will be able to cater for 43 patients, compared to 34 previously, in single, closed cubicles. Extra resuscitation bays will also be provided. These new additions will offer greater dignity and privacy to patients.

Marchers highlight 14-year delay in pay rise

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

SIPTU members took to the streets of Galway yesterday (Wednesday) to mark the second day of strike action by care and community sector workers in a long running dispute in which they are seeking their first pay rise in 14 years.

Illegal fishing seizures up 164% in Galway region

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

Inland Fisheries Ireland, the state agency responsible for the protection and conservation of freshwater fish and habitats, seized 612 pieces of illegal fishing equipment and illegally-caught fish in 2021 in the Western River Basin District for Galway, an increase of 164%.

Varley back with cracking new novel

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

When Eilis Hanrahan, a bank clerk in the Midlands discovers that her husband is to be jailed for a serious sexual assault, leaving herself and their two children to fend for themselves, her world seems on the verge of collapse.

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