Make sure you are registered to vote, says Labour candidate Liam Boyle

Thu, May 02, 2019

With just a week until the deadline to register to vote in the local elections, Labour Galway City East candidate Liam Boyle, is highlighting the eligibility of all residents to cast their ballot on May 24.

Labour candidates submit nominations on May Day

Thu, May 02, 2019

The three Labour candidates running for seats on Galway City Council formally submitted their nomination papers on May Day at Galway City Hall, confirming that they will be on the ballot paper on May 24.

Extend city bike scheme to Salthill and Knocknacarra, says O’Reilly

Thu, May 02, 2019

People in the west of the city, as well as tourists wanting to get quickly to Salthill, and who want the option to cycle, are being neglected with the contined failure to extending the city bike scheme to Salthill and Knocknacarra.

CIE asked to consider new bus route to Parkmore

Thu, May 02, 2019

CIE has been asked to consider introducing a new bus route from Eyre Square to Parkmore, to facilitate Parkmore employees living in estates along and off the Dublin Road, such as Rosshill and Roscam.

Ann Flaherty to run for Fine Gael in Connemara

Thu, May 02, 2019

Ann Flaherty, who has worked as constituency secretary for Minister of State Seán Kyne, has been selected to run for Fine Gael in Connemara for the upcoming Local Elections.

‘Time for our higher politicians to start making noise’ on ring road says Larkin

Thu, May 02, 2019

Galway TDs and senators must crank up the pressure on the Government for the Galway ring road oral hearing, according to a Galway city councillor. Independent councillor Noel Larkin said everyone in favour of the ring road including interested groups, businesses, and organisations, as well as politicians, must come out in force to support the proposal.

Cllr Larkin said that the forthcoming oral hearing will be an opportunity for everyone concerned with the chronic traffic congestion in Galway City to express their support for the bypass, giving it a better chance of getting through this first process.

Moylough Big Hello event

Thu, May 02, 2019

Moylough Community Resource Cultural and Heritage Centre are hosting the Big Hello on Sunday May 5 as part of National Community Day.

Gardai to enforce road safety campaign

Thu, May 02, 2019

As the May Bank Holiday weekend approaches, An Garda Siochana is anxious to ensure anyone using a vehicle is aware of its bank holiday enforcement campaign.

Launch of business plan for Newcastle community centre

Thu, May 02, 2019

The Newcastle Combined Community Association will launch the business plan for its proposed new community centre at Loyola Lane, Newcastle at a public meeting on Wednesday, May 8 at the Menlo Park Hotel at 9pm.

Cyber bullying must be addressed, says Byrne

Thu, May 02, 2019

Cyber bullying is a very real form of bullying and can be a “terrifying” experience for a child or adult, local election candidate in Galway City Central, Imelda Byrne, said this week.

The Knot Worldwide to establish operations centre in Galway

Thu, May 02, 2019

The Knot Worldwide has announced it is to establish an operations centre in Galway, creating some 100 job opportunities over the next few years.

Public talk to address growing concerns over drug misuse

Thu, May 02, 2019

A new organisation which aims to heighten awareness and find solutions to suicide, alcohol, and drug misuse will hold a public meeting in the city next week.

Away trips give a glimpse of home and community

Thu, May 02, 2019

It has been a horrible few weeks. At home and abroad, the news headlines are filled with tales of unwavering cruelty, of acts of violence, of terror, of domestic killing, of communities living in fear.

We see brazen acts of defiance against our policing forces, of daring raids that care little for the proximity of officers, or for the disruption to local communities. And when we hear of these things, we look deep into ourselves to try to find a piece of hope, a glimmer of light to give us belief in the capacity of the human spirit to overcome such darkness.

Eddie Hoare to run fir FG in Galway City Central!

Thu, May 02, 2019

Eddie Hoare, a native of Circular Road, Galway will contest the upcoming Local Elections as a Fine Gael candidate in Galway City Central. A Chartered Accountant, Eddie was educated in NUI Galway and has recently joined the family accountancy practice, Hoare Chartered Accountants, as director of Audit and Advisory.

Time for TD’s and Senators to Intensify Pressure for Galway’s Ring Road Oral Hearing.

Thu, May 02, 2019

City councillor calls on TDs and senators to intensify pressure for Galway’s ring road oral hearing Galway TDs and senators must crank up the pressure on the Government for the Galway ring road oral hearing, according to a Galway city councillor.

Fantasy Football round 37 preview

Thu, May 02, 2019

It was another special week of European football as Ajax continued their wonderful form in the competition with 1-0 victory over Spurs in London and Lionel Messi staked another claim as the greatest player to grace a football pitch with another brilliant brace against Liverpool on Wednesday night at the Camp Nou.

MojoFest - The smartphone content creators festival - 6th - 8th June!

Wed, May 01, 2019

Mojofest, the longest running international smartphone content creators festival, returns to Galway. Glen Mulcahy, the director of Mojofest has announced that the festival will return to the Bailey Allen Hall in NUI Galway from 6th-8th June this year. Speaking at the launch he said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be able to bring the conference back to Galway again. Having lived in Galway for 15 years myself I know what a wonderful, vibrant and creative community there is here and feedback from the delegates last year was fantastic. It simply would not have been possible to do this without the support and partnership of NUI Galway”

Pearce Flannery leads the charge on banning election posters

Tue, Apr 30, 2019

Former Mayor of Galway, Cllr Pearce Flannery is not using plastic or cori-board posters in the upcoming election. He started a campaign to ban plastic election posters five years ago and intends to continue on with his quest.

The fifth annual ATLANTEC Conference takes place at NUI Galway on the 30th May 2019!

Mon, Apr 29, 2019

Exploring recent advances in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AIML) including fundamental advances in algorithm development, ever-increasing volumes of big data which may be used to train better models, and the availability of inexpensive, massively parallel computing infrastructure. This year's conference will consist of a series of keynote talks in the morning followed by a panel discussion and lunch. The afternoon will feature 3 tracks covering AI Implementation, Tools & Techniques and the MedTech AI Revolution. ATLANTEC are delighted to announce the following speakers have been confirmed for 2019 with more to be announced over the coming weeks:

One hundred and fifty new tech jobs announced for Galway

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

It is good news for STEM talent in Galway with the announcement of 150 tech jobs.

New York City based company Rent the Runway (RTR) plans to hire 150 engineers and tech developers over the next three years for its first international hub.

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