More must be done to address gender imbalance in STEM education and careers, says Maria Walsh

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Midlands-North-West MEP Maria Walsh says more must be done to encourage women to pursue STEM education and careers in order to address the gender imbalance in technical and other high level jobs in this sector.

She was speaking as the European Parliament voted on a file to promote gender equality in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and careers.

Half of patients attending diabetes clinic have damage to their kidneys, study shows

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Some 42% of patients attending a dedicated diabetes clinic have signs of established chronic kidney disease, the first detailed research of its kind in Ireland has revealed.

Mc Nelis wants key recommendation from 1973 Kenny report to be implemented

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Cllr Niall Mc Nelis has called on the government parties to take on board the latest bill from the Labour Party that would implement a key recommendation of the 1973 Kenny report to tackle speculation and hoarding.

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Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Gardai renew appeal for information on Tuam pipe bomb

Naughton welcomes new rental protections for students

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

The Government has announced a range of new rental protections for students ahead of the next academic year. The protections will limit the amount of money that can be demanded upfront by landlords, and will also place a cap on the notice period that students are required to give before vacating.

Women in healthcare urged to apply for McGinty Scholarship for NUI Galway MBA

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Female health professionals are being encouraged to apply for a women-only scholarship for NUI Galway’s MBA programme.

Four Clifden RNLI crew members commended for their role in challenging rescue operation

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Four Clifden RNLI crew members have been commended for their role in the complex rescue of a lone sailor who became stranded on the rocks at Inishark in gale force winds.

Farrell raises children’s respite services with Taoiseach

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Speaking in the Dáil yesterday (Wednesday) Sinn Féin TD for Galway West/South Mayo Mairéad Farrell asked the Taoiseach to expand children’s respite services in the Galway area.

New dining spaces welcomed, but let’s not lose any character

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

The news confirmed last evening that Dominick Street Upper is to be closed to traffic at evening time to facilitate outdoor dining is to be welcomed.

Gardai appeal for information following criminal damage at Oughterard Pier

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

 An Garda Síochána is appealing for information after a boat was damaged at Oughterard Pier in Co Galway last month.

CEO warns of continuing significant impact of cyber attack

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

One month on from the cyber attack on HSE IT systems, the CEO of the Saolta Hospital Group has warned that patient services continue to feel the impact in Letterkenny, Sligo, Mayo, Roscommon, Portiuncula and Galway University Hospitals.

Galway’s Community Gardens brightening up the city with windowbox initiative

Thu, Jun 10, 2021

A number of Community Gardens in Galway City have set about putting a smile on the face of older members of our communities by creating colourful window boxes filled with wondrous flowers grown across their diverse network of locations.

“The teams in the gardens came together in the first few days of June to volunteer their time to recognise that in giving, we are also adding to our sense of community. A box of flowers will bring a smile to the face of all our older friends,” said John Cunningham, Chair of Galway Contact, which was one of the groups that arranged the delivery of these unique gifts.

Get snapping and enter Athenry Credit Union’s photography competition

Thu, Jun 10, 2021

Last year Athenry credit Union received almost 600 entries for their inaugural photography competition. Based on last year’s success and continued requests from the public, Athenry Credit Union has decided to run the competition again this year. With €500 in prizes up for grabs, Athenry Credit Union expects to see huge interest in the competition.

Happy as Larry — GAA president visits his first club and endorses Renville sports project

Thu, Jun 10, 2021

GAA president Larry McCarthy visited the planned Renville Sports & Community Grounds of excellence on Monday and immediately made one local man happy, when he pulled the winning name in the Oranmore-Maree GAA One Club’s fundraising draw.

Campion Insurance arrives in Galway in merger with Future

Thu, Jun 10, 2021

Campion Insurance, one of Ireland’s leading independent insurance broker has this morning (Thursday) announced its arrival in Galway through a merger with leading broker McLaughlin & Greaney Insurances trading as Future. Under the terms of the merger, Future will become part of Campion Insurance. The merger has been approved by the Central Bank of Ireland and the consideration is for an undisclosed sum.

The merger will allow Future customers in Galway to avail of the full range of insurance products offered by Campion Insurance while maintaining the same level of local expertise in customer service as Future staff will continue to be employed in the Galway branch.

Support Hospice - Sponsor a sunflower in memory of a loved one

Thu, Jun 10, 2021

Galway Hospice has launched a special appeal for donations as Covid-19 means the charity’s Hospice Sunflower Days street collections cannot take place again this year.

McNelis to chair online public meeting next week on housing

Thu, Jun 10, 2021

Labour city councillor Niall Mc Nelis is to chair a public meeting online next week with party Spokesperson on Housing Senator Rebecca Moynihan and Karina Timothy from Threshold. It is to take place on Monday June 14 at 7pm on facebook.com/nmcnelisgalway

GMIT becomes academic partner of Lero — SFI’s software research centre

Thu, Jun 10, 2021

Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software, is to expand its research capacity with the addition of GMIT as an academic partner.

Dormant Account Funds boost for Galway sports projects welcomed by Naughton

Thu, Jun 10, 2021

More than €190,000 has been allocated for sport and physical activity projects in Galway from the Dormant Account Fund.

Cruinniú na nÓg on TG4

Thu, Jun 10, 2021

TG4, in partnership with the Creative Ireland Programme of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, will celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg 2021 with a new creative series for children Cruthaím and a TikTok Drama for teenagers.

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