Introducing The Hardiman — iconic hotel announces rebrand

Thu, Dec 05, 2019

One of Galway’s most iconic hotels has been renamed — with the former Hotel Meyrick to be now known as The Hardiman — a member of the Choice Hotel Group.

CÚRAM launches initiative to cut plastic waste in laboratories

Thu, Dec 05, 2019

CÚRAM, the SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices based at NUI Galway, has launched a new short video documentary The Time to Green Our Labs is Now as part of the Galway Green Labs initiative, which recently led to the CÚRAM lab being the first in Europe to be awarded Green Lab certification.

The documentary tells the story of Galway Green Labs, which was spearheaded by Dr Una Fitzgerald, a CÚRAM funded investigator and director of the Galway Neuroscience Centre at NUI Galway. Together with her ‘green team’ of CÚRAM researchers and staff, and with the support of the university registrar and deputy president, Professor Pól Ó Dochartaigh, and the Community University Sustainability Partnership, she is working to transform practice across campus to address issues such as plastic waste, energy reduction, recycling, and water usage.

GMIT announces Cork educator Dr Orla Flynn as its new president

Thu, Dec 05, 2019

The governing body of Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology has this week announced the appointment of Dr Orla Flynn as president of GMIT.

Concerns about old bridge on N65 near Kilmeen Cross referred to Transport agency

Thu, Dec 05, 2019

The confirmation that concerns about a large fissure in an old bridge on the N65 near Kilmeen Cross have been referred to Transport Infrastructure Ireland has been welcomed by east Galway TD, Ciaran Cannon

Yeah, I know where ya mean

Thu, Dec 05, 2019

What kinda person are ya? Are you an auld stock…or a new stock who thinks they’re auld stock…or a new stock who doesn’t knew they’re new stock. Are you a Moons or Brown Thomas person? If I said I’d meet ya at Moons in ten minutes, would I find ya there? Are ya someone who went to UCG or the RTC? And not NUI Galway or GMIT?

Marathon vintage tractor run from Donegal to Galway to raise vital funds for Cancer Care West

Thu, Dec 05, 2019

A marathon vintage tractor run spanning four counties and over 250 km in aid of Cancer Care West and the Maura Burke Memorial Fund, in partnership with Ballinderreen GAA Club will take place on the weekend of the Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th of December.

COP25 Time to Act

Wed, Dec 04, 2019

As I write this, 200 world leaders are gathered in Madrid for COP25, the UN’s annual meeting on climate change. If you haven’t heard of COP (Conference of the Parties) you might have heard of the Kyoto Protocol which came out of COP3 in 1997. Or The Paris Agreement, the result of the 21st meeting, COP21, held in Paris in 2015.

Monroe’s Late Bar & Music Venue turns 10 years old.

Wed, Dec 04, 2019

Monroe’s has been a cornerstone in the Westend of Galway City since 1964. Originally, the ‘New Manhattan Bar’, John and Margaret Monroe returned from New York City to open the bar to great excitement as the first Galway bar to have table service, a ‘Ladies Lounge’ and a ‘Singing Lounge’.

Fantasy Football round 15 preview

Mon, Dec 02, 2019

Game week 14 has concluded of the Premier League and it is the same old story at the top with Liverpool and Leicester grinding out 2-1 victories over Brighton and Everton respectively. Man City (draw) and Chelsea (defeat) lost more ground on the top two thanks to dogged efforts by Newcastle and West Ham. And Watford lost the battle of the basement sides on the south coast as they fell to a 2-1 defeat to Southampton.

Galway business, GoBus.ie awarded the prize for Coach Operator of the Year 2020 - Intercity category at the Fleet Bus & Coach Awards.

Fri, Nov 29, 2019

On Thursday 14th of November, Galway’s GoBus.ie added to their impressive list of awards and accolades as they won Coach Operator of the year 2020 – Intercity at the Fleet Bus & Coach Awards.

More menu choices and shorter waiting times on the cards for UHG

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

Patients at University Hospital Galway can look forward to shorter waiting times for ward admissions and expanded menu choices in the coming year, as the west’s biggest hospital focuses on the main recommendations of an inpatient study.

FG v FF - who will dominate Galway West after Election 2020?

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

There are 15 days to the UK general election, and as much of a feast as it is for political anoraks like Insider, and as much as he will enjoy binge-watching the coverage on BBC and Channel 4, it is at the front of his mind that the Irish General Election is itself, only months away.

Hanley calls for 'Street School' to be piloted in Galway

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

Galway should follow the example of Malahide and introduce the 'school street' traffic calming concept which involves restricting motorised traffic outside schools at drop off and pick up times.

GAAW to hold vigil marking the link between militarism and climate change

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

Galway Alliance Against War will mark Global Climate Action Day with a vigil at the junction of Shop Street/Mainguard Street tomorrow from 12.30 to 1.30pm, marking the link between militarism and climate change.

Galway to host Palestine solidarity actions this weekend

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

Tomorrow is International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, and events will take place in Shop Street and Mainguard Street and again on Sunday outside the Franciscan Abbey.

Cheevers welcomes FF Bill to set aside land for first time buyers

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

Galway's local authorities will have the power to earmark land specifically for first time buyers, if a new Fianna Fáil Bill, which sets aside 30 per cent of zoned land aside for first-time buyers, is passed in the Dáil.

Farrell demands 'more gardaí on the beat' to tackle anti-social behaviour on city's east side

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

It is "madness" that a new major Garda HQ for Galway has opened on the east side of the city, but there are "deep anti-social problems" causing distress to people in areas "within a few minutes drive of it".

Galway Autism Partnership hosts Infinity Ball this weekend

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

Galway will play host to Ireland's first autism-friendly ball this Saturday in the Ardilaun Hotel. This event is organised by Galway Autism Partnership, with proceeds from the night going to the locally based charity.

Islanders to be consulted on new national islands policy

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

People living on the Aran Islands and Inishbofin are to consulted on the development of the Government's new national policy for the islands, Aire don Ghaeilge, don Ghaeltacht agus do na hOileáin, Seán Kyne, has confirmed.

Charting our way towards more sustainable waters

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

Like most counties, Galway is coastal, and beyond it stretches a large swathe of sea that forms part of Ireland’s maritime area. The coast and seas possess environmental and social treasures: a diverse ecosystem, a range of recreational opportunities such as swimming, fishing and sailing, important parts of the tourist mix offered by the county.

The maritime area of Galway and beyond also holds great economic value. Last year, Ireland’s ocean economy provided employment for over 34,000 full-time equivalents, a 13% rise on the 2016 figure. It had a turnover of €6.2 billion through activities such as seafood and tourism. Huge economic opportunities in areas such as renewable energy - critical to Ireland’s clean, decarbonised future – remain untapped in our waters.

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