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.

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.

NUI Galway lecturer Dr John Breslin is one of a number of high-profile scientists from Ireland who have come together to produce a series of five fun books to encourage children to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

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.

Latin Quarter's Christmas Ceiling of Light

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

Tomorrow Friday Nov 18 at 6.00pm. Galway's Latin Quarter will glow beneath a magical Ceiling of Light as part of Christmas celebrations in the city.

The Latin Quarter with support from Galway City Council and St. Anthony's & Claddagh Credit Union have invested a significant amount in upgrading the Christmas lights in the area.

Council to invite Pope to visit Galway

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

A proposal to invite Pope Francis to include Galway on his proposed visit to Ireland in 2018 is set for discussion at the November sitting of Galway City Council.

Opening day of Elf Town Galway in aid of Galway Simon Community and Hand in Hand

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

Elf Town Galway is a one-of-a-kind Santa experience that is launching on November 19th at 15 Market Street. In the true spirit of Christmas, the first 500 tickets will be donated to two local and worthy charities, Galway Simon Community and Hand in Hand.

Ireland - a country its rulers think should not exist

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

Insider thought she lived on an island called Ireland and in a state called the Republic of Ireland. However, Insider recently realised she is wrong. According to The Marian Finucane Show, His Excellency John Bruton, and sundry officially sanctioned happenings - from Enda Kenny's Brexit gas-passing shop to events celebrating Irish classical composers - Insider now realises she in fact lives on an island called Island.

'You have to take life seriously. It needs more respect than we give it'

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

Kristin Hersh has a very definite memory of Galway, not the year, but of an experience of the city. “I played a festival here,” she recalls. “There were Japanese drummers, I was watching them at the Spanish Arch, with the sun setting. They were like trapeze artists, but without the trapeze. That’s my Galway.”

Galway Bay Cycling Club to hold novice cycling programme

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

Galway Bay Cycling Club, as part of the Cycling Ireland Bike for Life / Women in Sport Initiative, propose to hold a 6-8 week course beginning this weekend.

Why not try Bike for Life? Bike for Life is a novice cycling programme involving eight practical cycling sessions delivered by a Cycling Ireland-trained leader. The focus of the programme is on learning and meeting new people.

Cell Explorers— Burst the myth of the mad scientist

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

What do you see when you think of a scientist? An old man, with crazy white hair, wearing a lab coat and goggles while covered in a cloud of smoke? This is the classic perception that many people might have. Cell EXPLORERS will address this mad scientist stereotype in their new workshop at the 2016 Galway Science & Technology Festival from the 14-27 November.

Connemara Ambulance Steering Group want to hear about your experiences

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

The Connemara Ambulance Steering Group will hold a meeting in the Station House Hotel, Clifton on Thursday November 24 at 8pm.

Taoiseach to turn sod on €6million cardiology service at Bons Secours Galway

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny T.D. will this evening (Thursday) turn the sod on a new €6m Cardiology Service at Bon Secours Hospital Galway and will welcome 20 new clinical jobs and employment in the construction of the facility.

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