Seoige says Budget 2025 is prioritising the Gaeltacht
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Fianna Fáil General Election Candidate Gráinne Seoige has said Budget 2025 has prioritised the Gaeltacht.
Read more ...CRITICAL EYE / SÚIL GHRINN: The rhythm of our stories
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
I look forward to the first full week in October every year, as announcement of the Nobel prizes introduce me to some of the greatest accomplishments of humanity. For a moment, I can have a glimpse at the most impressive work in the sciences, literature, and human rights. The awardees - often recognised for work completed decades earlier - remind us of the immense body of effort behind the scenes that underpin the technologies we use every day. Last year’s winner of the prize in medicine, Katalin Karikó, was never granted tenure by the University of Pennsylvania, and yet she persisted.
Read more ...Remembering those who never came home
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
![Hans-Peter and Arlette Riedo, parents of murdered Swiss Student Manuela Riedo, were taken by Gardai to the scene where their daughter's body was discovered in October, 2008. Arlette Riedo placed a single white rose at the scene. [Picture: Philip Cloherty]](http://www.advertiser.ie/images/2024/10/143385_thumb.jpg "Hans-Peter and Arlette Riedo, parents of murdered Swiss Student Manuela Riedo, were taken by Gardai to the scene where their daughter's body was discovered in October, 2008. Arlette Riedo placed a single white rose at the scene. [Picture: Philip Cloherty]")
She'd still be the apple of their eyes. The steely determination she showed as a teenager evident in whatever career she chose to place herself in.
Read more ...Galway companies at the forefront of TG4 & Údarás na Gaeltachta’s Irish-language media training scheme
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
TG4, Údarás na Gaeltachta, and the Irish-language production sector have launched the fourth year of their successful Training Scheme aimed at developing Irish-speaking talent in the media industry. This year, several prominent Galway-based production companies are playing a key role in training the next generation of Irish-language media professionals.
Read more ...Gardai who made daring Kinvara rescue honoured for their bravery
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
Two members of An Garda Síochána in Co. Galway have been awarded Commendations with Distinction following their rescue of a man from the water in Kinvara Two weeks ago.
Read more ...Rabbitte welcomes first Affordable Homes scheme nearing completion in Claregalway
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
Minister for Disability and Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Anne Rabbitte, has welcomed confirmation that the first affordable homes developed in county Galway since 2013 are nearing completion. The 61 affordable housing units at the Garraí Na Gaoithe development in Claregalway mark a significant milestone in addressing the urgent need for affordable housing in the region.
Read more ...McDonnell welcomes Mervue road surface improvements
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
Independent city councillor Declan McDonnell has welcomed confirmation that work is due to commence on upgrading the road surfaces in McDermott Avenue and Tone Avenue in Mervue.
Read more ...Universities mark a century of US-Ireland relations and peacebuilding
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
As Ireland celebrates a century of diplomatic ties with the United States, University of Galway, Queen’s University Belfast and University College Cork are partnering with the Irish Institute of Boston College to explore US-Ireland relations and peacebuilding.
Read more ...How to live a peaceful life
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
Anxiety is on the increase today. The issue is often described as a "silent epidemic" and Covid-19, in particular, highlighted our vulnerability to it. In the first year of the pandemic, the global prevalence of both anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25 per cent, according to the World Health Organisation.
Read more ...Foot Health Podiatry keeping your best foot forward on International Podiatry Day
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
While every human is individual and unique in their own way, a similarity most of us share is that we have two feet we heavily rely upon to get us from point A to point B. Therefore, ensuring our feet are healthy and well looked after is of utmost importance.
Read more ...Galway Wind Park distributes funds to community
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
A total of €120,000 from the 2024 Galway Wind Park Community Fund has been distributed to 38 community groups. The distribution was made during a presentation event held on the 24 September in Oughterard, County Galway.
Read more ...Hundreds of Galwegians quick to spot street dangers
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
In only two weeks, more than 500 Galwegians have identified locations in and around the city where streets are considered dangerous for prams, walkers, cyclists, and scooters.
Read more ...More carriages needed on Athenry-Galway train, says cathaoirleach Dolan
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
Councillor Albert Dolan (FF) wants Iarnród Éireann to provide extra capacity on the Athenry to Galway service.
Read more ...Connolly frustrated by planning delay for Oranmore train station
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
Councillor John Connolly (FF) has expressed “deep frustration” at how long it has taken to make a planning application for the second platform in Oranmore.
Read more ...HSE needs to take action on former Ballygar Health Centre, says Harney
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
Cllr Alan Harney has called on the HSE to take action on the former health centre in Ballygar which has been lying dormant for the past number of years.
Read more ...Galway Wind Park scholarship now open for applicants
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
Co-owners of Galway Wind Park SSE Renewables and Greencoat Renewables are now taking applicants for the 2024 Galway Wind Park Scholarship Fund. The fund is available for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Read more ...Two rescue operations undertaken by Clifden RNLI
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
Clifden RNLI were called out twice in the span of 24 hours for two separate rescue operations in Clifden Bay and Inisbofin.
Read more ...MEP Walsh demands new fisheries Minister
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
At a meeting of representatives from the Seafood Ireland alliance in Brussels on Tuesday, Maria Walsh, MEP for Midlands-North-West called for a new Minister of State to focus on fisheries. Fine Gael MEP Walsh expressed her view that the current situation “is not working” and the fishing industry is facing a “slow and painful death”.
Read more ...Inis Meáin’s blackberry festival a roaring success
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
The Inis Meáin Blackberry Festival, Féile na bPuiteachaí, returned to the Aran Islands this week for a third year running.
Read more ...New breast cancer podcast launches with Galway guest
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
‘Staying Abreast’ is an exciting new podcast series launched by National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI)
The podcast is focused on one of the major health issues impacting Irish women today, breast cancer. According to the Marie Keating Foundation there are around 3,452 cases diagnosed and 730 deaths from the cancer each year.
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