Mechanics of a twisted brain: How side impacts to the head can be as damaging as frontal impacts

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

Side impacts to the head can be just as dangerous as frontal impacts, new research suggests, which was published this week in the international scientific journal Soft Matter.

Crowe welcomes funding for St James’ GAA club

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

St James’s GAA Club has received a grant of €19,000 from the Galway City Council towards renovation works at it’s Renmore clubhouse.

The works will involve conversion of toilets, showers, and changing rooms, and will also improve accessibility. The funding was secured through the Community Enhancement Programme 2019.

Athenry Credit Union offer more services online

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

With an exceptional reputation for offering excellent financial products and services to their members, Athenry Credit Union has unveiled its new website experience.

The new and enhanced online service is available 24/7, offering members new and efficient ways to conduct their day to day banking.

14 years swimming across the Bay for Cancer Care West

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

Now in its 14th year, the Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim in aid of Cancer Care West returns to the waters of Galway Bay this Saturday. And I will be one of the swimmers taking part.

TG4 and Údarás na Gaeltachta launch Media Training Development Scheme

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

A TG4 and Údarás na Gaeltachta Media Training Development Scheme was launched by Richard Bruton TD, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment with Seán Kyne TD, Chief Whip and Minister of State for Gaeilge, the Gaeltacht and the Islands during the Galway Film Fleadh.

CÚRAM signs agreement with Rutgers University to share expertise in medical device research

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

A formal collaboration is to take place between CÚRAM, the Science Foundation Ireland Centre for Research in Medical Devices at NUI Galway, and Rutgers University, New Jersey, regarding complementary medical device programmes.

The formal agreement will focus on developing multi-disciplinary collaborations involving research on medical device technologies, commercialisation of medical technologies, and business incubation and acceleration.

Musgrave MarketPlace invests €1.7 million in state of the art Galway branch

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

One of Ireland’s leading wholesale suppliers to the foodservice, retail, and SME businesses has invested €1.7 million in upgrading its Galway branch.

The upgrading initiative undertaken by Musgrave MarketPlace in the first six months of this year is part of a €2.6m project which also involved the development of its Derry branch.

Planning approved for new sports centre in Oranmore

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

A new sports complex for Oranmore Maree has been given the green light by the Galway County Council.

So who is the new Bishop of Clonfert?

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

On Tuesday morning, Pope Francis announced that Fr Michael Duignan would be the new Bishop of Clonfert, to succeed the long-serving incumbent Bishop John Kirby who has filled the role for more than three decades. But who is the new Bishop?

World has changed a lot since I became bishop, says Kirby in welcome to successor

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

At the time of my appointment as bishop in April 1988, Ronald Reagan was President of the U.S.A. Mikael Gorbachev was in charge of the U.S.S.R. and the Berlin Wall looked impregnable. As all these have changed, it is inevitable that there is a change in Clonfert as well! After a little over 31 years since my appointment as Bishop of Clonfert, I am happy that Pope Francis has today accepted my resignation. The good news is that, despite the prognostications of some, the diocese will continue to have its own identity and its own bishop. Moladh go deo le Dia.

Minister’s stamp of approval for An Post site to become city gallery

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

Minister Sean Kyne has added his voice to calls that the city centre site, currently being used to display the flagship Galway International Arts Festival exhibition, In The Flesh, become a dedicated art gallery for the city.

Speculation arose on Wednesday that the Galway City Council could be looking at the possibility of acquiring the site, which is located at the rear of the GPO building on Eglinton Street, and is accessed off William Street, past the Premoli shoe shop.

Teacher's adventure novels set for global success

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

Anthony Broderick knows where he has been, he knows where he is at, and most importantly, he knows where he's going.

Racing for Rosabel - Tuesday July 30th, The Skeff Bar

Tue, Jul 16, 2019

On Tuesday July 30th, The Skeff Bar will hold Racing for Rosabel, a stylish and entertaining event in aid of Rosabel's Rooms. Running for the 2nd year in a row, the organisers are delighted to hold an event to raise money for such a great cause and local charity.

Rocketing insurance costs put local hospitality industry under major pressure

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

Spiralling insurance costs, which are being fuelled by the "claims culture", especially excessive levels of awards and fraudulent and exaggerated claims, are having a major knock-on effect on the local hospitality industry, according to the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF).

Hanley says Westminster marriage equality vote a 'massive step forward for LGBT+ rights'

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

Westminster MPS voting to extend marriage equality to Northern Ireland, to bring the region into line with the rest of the UK, and also the Republic of Ireland, is "a massive forward step of progress for LGBT+ rights on this island".

NUI Galway science students win international documentary award

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

An innovative project at NUI Galway which encourages students to explore the evolution of life on earth through the medium of film has received a significant international teaching award.

Report on lack of arts infrastructure a 'wake up call' for Galway

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

Galway 2020 is the "perfect opportunity" to address the deficit in arts infrastructure throughout the west, particularly in Galway, as highlighted in the Review of Arts Centres and Venues.

'It is a worrying time to be in America but it is still a wonderful country'

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

Marion McKeone is Ireland’s foremost reporter on the United States and she is taking part in GIAF’s First Thought Talks series with a lecture entitled 'Trump's Wall: A Symptom of a Greater US Sickness?' at NUIG’s Aula Maxima on Saturday July 20 at 12 noon.

British Labour Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott to speak in Galway

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

Diane Abbott, the British Labour MP and the Shadow Home Secretary, will be in Galway this weekend to give the keynote address at the 25th Annual Tom Johnson Summer School in NUI Galway, organised by Labour Youth.

‘It is a worrying time to be in America but it is still a wonderful country’

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

Marion McKeone is Ireland’s foremost reporter on the United States and she is taking part in GIAF’s First Thought Talks series with a lecture entitled ‘Trump’s Wall: A Symptom of a Greater US Sickness?’ at NUIG’s Aula Maxima on Saturday July 20 at 12 noon.

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