Galway has to get on the Rugby World Cup shortlist

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

This month next year a decision will be made on who will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The bookies were saying yesterday that Ireland is the 2/5 favourite to be awarded the honour, but there is many a slip twixt world cup and the lip and there cannot be any element of complacency regarding a potential bid.

Public meeting on climate change and the world economy

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

As Galway braces itself for another winter, a public meeting on climate change and its direct links to how the world economy functions, will be held on Monday November 21 at 8pm in Richardson’s, Eyre Square.

It’s magic for Mike as he scoops prestigious Goldsmiths Prize

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

Mike McCormack novelist and NUI Galway English lecturer is celebrating this week after he won the £10,000 Goldsmiths Prize for Fiction for his third novel Solar Bones, triumphing over a shortlist which also included Irish writer Eimear McBride and Irish-Canadian writer Anakana Schofield.

Galway Science and Technology Festival opens with largest full moon in decades

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

The 19th Galway Science and Technology Festival kicked off on Monday with a spectacular bang coinciding with one of the largest and brightest full moons in decades.

KATS come home for their supper

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

The Knocknacarra Amateur Theatre society better known as KATS are performing two one-act comedies in the Galway Bay hotel in Salthill on Tuesday November 29 and Wednesday November 30.

HSE criticised for using law to hold money meant for children’s cancer charity

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has been criticised for using legal technicalities to deprive a children’s cancer charity of a €300,000 donation made to it by another organisation.

Enda’s back on the high seas again

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

Here on board the Kilcullen Voyager I am attempting to be the first Irishman, and indeed Galwayman to circumnavigate our planet solo non-stop. Now I am the middle of the Atlantic between South America and South Africia, this is our second week at sea and we hope to be at the Equator by the weekend.

Anonymous art auction in aid of MADRA

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

An anonymous art exhibition and auction will be held on November 26 at Tribeton. This exciting event will see the works of over 25 artists anonymously exhibited then auctioned off — only after the hammer comes down will the artist be revealed.

Claregalway student invents service to get you home safely

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

A new service, Dash, will allow students to get taxis even when they have no cash, bank card, or phone while ensuring the drivers get paid. Dash (Driving All Students Home) was created by NUI Galway final year Business Information Systems student Richie Commins and is currently available in Galway City and will be launched nationwide in January 2017.

Ipswitch opens permanent office in Galway to accommodate business growth

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

IT and network management software company Ipswitch has opened a permanent EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) centre of excellence at Citypoint, Prospect Hill. The permanent office locations signifies a substantial investment for the company and supports its EMEA growth strategy. Twelve research and development, sales and technical support team members will initially move in with a plan to increase headcount up to 60 in line with the positions announced last March.

Avail of city council’s free hazardous waste disposal services, says councillor

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

Cllr Colette Connolly has urged the public to avail of GCC’s initiative to provide a free hazardous waste disposal service for householders living in Galway City this Saturday, November 19.

Householders can take their hazardous waste to GCC’s recycling facility in the Liosban Industrial Estate, Tuam Road, which will operate from 8:15am – 12:00pm. However, the service is subject to the maximum capacity of the collection vehicle so it is advisable to arrive early.

Galway prostate cancer survivors help launch exhibition to raise awareness

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

Three Galway men are among those who joined with Meath GAA legend Sean Boylan, former Irish rugby international Tony Ward, former RTE broadcaster Michael Murphy and nine other prostate cancer survivors today to help the Marie Keating Foundation launch a new exhibition which aims to give hope and support to men affected by prostate cancer.

Galway man retraces Roger Casement’s Amazon journey

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

Galway City native Dr. Brendan Tobin, self described “nomadic lawyer” and human rights activist will give a talk on “Orphans of the Rubber Boom: Roger Casement’s Legacy in the Amazon” in Galway City Library, St. Augustine Street, Galway on Monday next - November 21 - at 6.30 p.m.

End of year 5,000km Atlantic row for Gavan

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

Galway man Gavan Hennigan is preparing for his biggest adventure to date, a solo row across the Atlantic as part of the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge.

Campaign to bring Kleber home goes to gates of Leinster House

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

Sinn Féin Senator, Trevor Ó Clochartaigh is calling on both the Taoiseach and the Minister for Justice to reunite a Galway couple after a wrongful deportation was carried out by her department.

Get involved in rail consultation process says Kyne

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources and Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South, Seán Kyne is urging people in Galway and the west to take part in the public consultation on the future of the railway in Ireland.

The consultation is being organized by the National Transport Authority which regulates a range of transport services across the country and follows the launch by the Authority and Iarnród Éireann.

Galway business breakfast to explore impact of Brexit and Trump

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

The impact of Brexit and the US elections on Irish businesses will be discussed by Professor Alan Ahearne of NUI Galway at a CIMA breakfast briefing in Galway’s Clayton Hotel on Wednesday November 30.

Galway scientist contributes to new children’s book series

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

A Galway researcher is hoping a new series of children’s books will encourage more young people to consider a career in science and technology.

GMIT student wins Intel Women In Technology Award

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

Louise Ni Chonghaile, from Carna, a fourth year student in the GMIT School of Engineering, has won a top national industry award for achieving a distinction in her Bachelor of Engineering degree in computer and electronic engineering (Level 7) last year.

Successful and enlightening implant awareness evening at R Dent

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

Patients who attended an implant awareness awareness evening at one of the city’s top dental clinics last week left enlightened about just how modern technology has altered our perception of dentistry.

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