NUI Galway report calls for greater investment in addressing educational inequality

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

A groundbreaking report by NUI Galway on educational inequality - the first of its kind to be published in Ireland - has found a significant social return on investment for alternative education programmes.

NUI Galwaygoes virtual to showcase new postgraduate opportunities

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

NUI Galway has unveiled new postgraduate programmes in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, business, hospitality and international development as part of this year’s virtual open day.

Naughton announces improved bus services for Galway

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Minister for State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton, has revealed plans to increase public bus services in Galway.

Garda Briefs

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Appeal
On Friday October 8 there was an accident involving a vehicle and a bicycle around Duggan’s Shop in Renmore. This accident happened at around 1.45pm. The vehicle in question is believed to be a green BMW with a female driver. Gardai are appealing for the driver to come forward or anyone who may have witnessed the accident or may have dash cam footage to contact Garda McAvock in Galway Garda Station on 091-538000

Counting our blessings as festivities return

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

There are always times in a day when we need to down tools, even for a minute, stare into space and let our minds wander. Better still, look out a window and watch the world go by.

In the Galway Advertiser we are blessed with the perfect perch to take in the views of one of the city's most iconic landmarks, Eyre Square - aka John F Kennedy Memorial Park - An Fhaiche Mhór.

Playing to their strengths – Connacht Hospitality renew partnership with Connacht Rugby

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

This hugely successful partnership has previously been synonymous with groups flagship property The Connacht Hotel but as the group has grown over the last few years the time is now right to expand the partnership.

Councillor to use his cancer diagnosis to raise awareness

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

It was Marcel Proust who said that illness is the doctor to whom we pay the most heed. Everything else we work our way around. For those for whom illness is a rare thing, it is a surprise to find out just how vulnerable we all are in the grand scheme of things.

New theatre to facilitate complex vascular surgery

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

A new state-of-the-art hybrid endovascular theatre to treat complex vascular conditions such as aortic aneurysms and chronic limb threatening ischaemia has been developed at Galway University Hospitals (UHG and Merlin Park).

New bus routes will ‘do nothing’ to solve public transport problems in North Galway, says Charity

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

New proposals for bus routes in north Galway do “absolutely nothing to resolve the lack of public transport services” in the area, and omit towns and villages which the routes claim will be served.

New 50 bed ward planned for Portiuncula University Hospital

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Work will begin next year on a new 50-bed block at Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe. The contract for the project will be awarded in early 2022, Deputy Denis Naughten confirmed this week.

Small farmers will ‘suffer’ from Government carbon emission targets, says Canney

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

There are “real fears” among small farmers across Count Galway that they will be “sacrificed” in the race to meet carbon emission targets, unlike large farms which will be supported.

Still room for hope amid threat of climate change, says O’Reilly

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

In the face of the existential threat that is Climate Change, Galway Green senator Pauline O’Reilly said there is still room for “hope”.

Rally for Climate Justice takes place this Saturday

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

The COP26 Coalition Galway will hold a rally for climate justice at the Spanish Arch on Saturday November 6 at 12 noon.

Clarity needed on confusing guidelines for indoor sports for children

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

As we continue to adapt to the latest set of guidelines in a return to normality, but being cautious of the spike in positive Covid cases, I have received several calls in recent days from concerned parents whose children are involved in indoor sports.

Gardai seek witnesses to thefts in the city and Clarinbridge

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Gardaí are asking to speak to witnesses, or people with any information about two thefts - one in Clarinbridge, and another in Galway city.

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after road traffic collision

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in the early hours of Sunday morning October 31.

New national patient-centred research network launched at NUI Galway

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

PPI Ignite Network, a new national collaborative initiative putting patients at the centre of decision-making in research, has been launched at NUI Galway this week.

Galway’s business leaders urged to Sleep Out so others don’t have to

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

COPE Galway is calling on local business leaders to join the fight against homelessness by taking part in the 10th annual Business Leaders’ Sleep Out on Friday 3 December.

COP26, biodiversity and Galway

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Policy-makers could really benefit from talking to children more. In a survey carried out at an event in June organised by the Galway National Park City initiative involving young people from 13 city primary schools, participants were asked what they loved most about Galway.

We must remain optimistic, but realistic, about the future

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Some weeks ago, Insider wrote an article championing the positives of life in Ireland today, and while he thinks it is correct to have an optimistic outlook on life in general, perhaps sometimes we can let optimism cloud certain material realities.

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