World’s top stem cell science experts gather at NUI Galway

Thu, Oct 30, 2014

World-leading experts from the field of stem cell science have convened at NUI Galway last night and again todayfor the Galway International Stem Cell Conference which will focus on the latest developments in basic science and translational aspects of Mesenchymal Stem Cell (MSC) research in Ireland, the UK and worldwide.

New funding secures future of Connemara Community Radio

Thu, Oct 30, 2014

The future of one of Ireland’s oldest community radio stations is secure following the identification of a new funding programme.

Connemara Community Radio’s future was raised in the Dáil by Galway West TD, Seán Kyne arising from concerns brought to him by volunteers and listeners of the service.

Winnie’s show to open in Headford next week

Thu, Oct 30, 2014

Eilish O'Carroll, sister of Brendan O'Carroll and star of Mrs Brown’s Boys, has written a one-woman play based on her own life, and it opens in Headford next week.

Antarctic explorer named as visiting professor at NUI Galway

Thu, Oct 30, 2014

Antarctic explorer, Professor Bill Baker of the University of South Florida, has been appointed as Visiting Professor of Marine Biodiscovery at NUI Galway through funding from the Beaufort Research Awards for one year.

Doing business with the public sector — learn at MeetWest

Thu, Oct 30, 2014

One of the challenges for smaller companies is understanding and navigating public procurement processes.

Galway model off to Fiji next month for World Supermodel Pageant

Thu, Oct 30, 2014

Galway based model Katherine Gannon has just been awarded the National Title as World Supermodel Ireland to represent Ireland in the International Modelling competition - World Supermodel Pageant this November.

Fundraising table quiz for six-year-old boy with neuroblastoma

Thu, Oct 30, 2014

A table quiz will take place in Salthill next week to raise funds for a six-year-old boy with stage four neuroblastoma.

Shorten the winter by volunteering

Thu, Oct 30, 2014

darker and colder evenings, members of the public are being called upon to look at the option of volunteering as an antidote to that wintry feeling.

Galway FC shows what can be done with togetherness

Thu, Oct 30, 2014

Sometimes a feeling abounds that Galway does not punch the weight it should, that there is something amiss, divisive, unhealthy even, that eats at the heart of every concerted effort to make this city better. It is not a begrudgery. It is something more than that. A sort of reticence in the drive to improve things, to make Galway a city like all the others. There are many reasons for this. There are many objections to key infrastructural advancements, but this in itself is not solely a bad thing. It is an opinionated city, though often the balance of opinion lies with those who pose an alternative view, based on the perception of the world, rather than on how it is viewed or needed locally.

The City of Culture bid is something that is seeing different strands being brought together, willingly and not reluctantly as such things have been done in the past, and tomorrow night there will be evidence of another such success story, when Galway FC take to the snooker table-like pitch at Eamonn Deacy Park and try to write their places into the annals of Galway sporting history.

Clarenbridge Nursing Home launches new facilities

Thu, Oct 30, 2014

Clarenbridge Nursing Home, Ballygarriff, Craughwell, Co Galway is a purpose built private nursing home. The proprietors of Clarenbridge Nursing Home are Denis McElligott and Pat Kennedy; they have three other nursing homes in the group. These are Abbott Close in Askeaton, Killeline in Newcastlewest, and Windmill in Churchtown.

Demands for 30km speed limits to be introduced in residential areas

Tue, Oct 28, 2014

A 30km speed limit should be enforced in all residential areas throughout Galway city, a motion set to come before the next meeting of the Galway City Council will demand.

Senator doubts A&E could cope with major emergency crisis

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

A local senator has expressed concern about how University Hospital Galway’s A&E department would cope with any major medical emergency due to the increasing pressure on its services.

Senator Fidelma Healy Eames wonders if a case of Ebola occurred here how would patients be isolated.

University to play a key role in three of five new research centres announced this week

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

A new world-class medical device research centre is to be established at NUI Galway as part of a €245 million national investment in science and technology announced this week. The funding will see five new Science Foundation Ireland research centres established around the country, with NUI Galway playing a key role in three of these.

Crowe calling for exception to moratorium as council housing staff at ‘crisis level’

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

The current number of housing staff in the Galway City Council is at “crisis level which is having a serious domino effect on the lives of thousands of people across Galway city”.

Galway senator calls on Noonan to explain NAMA prices

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Senator Lorraine Higgins has called on the Minister for Finance to come into the Seanad to debate transparency of prices being achieved for proprety sold by NAMA.

Keaveney calls for suspension of water charges pending full review of Irish Water

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Dep Colm Keaveney has called for the suspension of water charges until there is a complete review of the workings of Irish Water and how it is to be funded.

Galway needs a second level Educate Together school says Nolan

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Galway West TD Derek Nolan has supported calls for a second level Educate Together School in Galway.

Lisheenkyle National School gets funding for environmental museum

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Lisheenkyle National School have received €4,000 towards their Heritage Museum project following the announcement of the grant funding under the 2014 Local Agenda 21 Environmental Partnership Fund.

Galway Cathedral Bethany group events

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

The Galway Cathedral Bethany Bereavement Support Group is hosting a series of Monday evening events during November in remembrance of the dead and to help those bereaved.

Leap Card now in Galway – fares up to sixteen per cent cheaper

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

The National Transport Authority’s Leap Card integrated ticketing scheme is now live in Galway City on Bus Éireann services and on City Direct services (from Cappagh to the West and Oranmore and Parkmore to the East of the City).

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