Ireland West Airport launches the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
Thu, Sep 07, 2023
Ireland West Airport has become the first airport in Ireland to become members of the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. Passengers with non-visible disabilities who choose to display the Sunflower will be provided with a free Sunflower Lanyard at the Customer Assistance Desk inside the Airport Terminal.
Read more ...Free lunchtime webinar on Lean business tools and how they can help you
Thu, Sep 07, 2023
Lean For Business is designed to encourage clients to adopt Lean business principles in their organisations to increase performance and competitiveness. Despite popular belief, this programme is suited to businesses of all sizes and in all sectors – it’s not just for big manufacturers.
Read more ...Bring along your electrical waste to WEEE free collection day
Thu, Sep 07, 2023
Galway householders are being urged to bring their batteries, electrical, and electronic waste to a free collection day to help the county meet national e-waste recycling targets for 2023.
The event, hosted by WEEE Ireland in partnership with University of Galway, kicks off on Thursday September 21 at University of Galway, Orbsen Building Car Park, Galway city centre, from 10am-4pm.
Read more ...Galway Chamber connects to celebrate 40 Years of Aran Island Ferries
Thu, Sep 07, 2023
Aran Island Ferries hosted a Galway Chamber ‘Connect Series’ event last week, giving members of the Chamber an opportunity to network while enjoying a pleasurable cruise on the Bay.
Read more ...‘Dodgy box’ clampdown on users does not deter Galway users
Thu, Sep 07, 2023
The national crack down on the use of ‘dodgy boxes’ to access premium TV content is moving closer to home, as households within Galway were issued cease-and-desist notices between August 7 to 18.
Read more ...Public submissions for city’s first Climate Action Plan closes tomorrow
Thu, Sep 07, 2023
With the closing date for submissions for Galway city’s first ever Climate Action Plan (CAP) closing tomorrow, Friday, September 8, residents have been urged to contribute their thoughts and opinions on how Galway City Council can best transition to a climate resilient, biodiversity rich, environmentally sustainable and climate-neutral economy.
Read more ...‘Dodgy box’ clampdown users does not deter Galway users
Thu, Sep 07, 2023
The national crack down on the use of ‘dodgy boxes’ to access premium TV content is moving closer to home, as households within Galway were issued cease-and-desist notices between August 7 to 18.
Read more ...Literary highlights at Clifden Arts Festival
Thu, Sep 07, 2023
As the eagerly anticipated 46th Clifden Arts Festival approaches, it continues to uphold its tradition of nurturing artistic passion and fostering creative expression.
Read more ...Advertiser in brief...
Thu, Sep 07, 2023
Aras Badminton Club to resume next week
Aras Badminton Club will resume on Tuesday, September 12 at Aras Bothar na Tra, Dr Mannix Road, Salthill.
Sustainable energy saving event for Ballinasloe
Thu, Sep 07, 2023
An information event focusing on sustainable energy saving for home and business owners will take place on Saturday, September 23, in the Europe Direct Centre at Ballinasloe Library.
Read more ...Brian Mooney to speak at Pathways 2023
Thu, Sep 07, 2023
![Brian Mooney, Education and Careers Commentator. Photo:-Mike Shaughnessy
Sustainable energy saving event for Ballinasloe
An information event focusing on sustainable energy saving for home and business owners will take place on Saturday, September 23, in the Europe Direct Centre at Ballinasloe Library.
The event, taking place from 11am to 1pm and organised by Europe Direct Ballinasloe, will see expert speakers, builders and engineers from SEAI, JFW Renewables, Snughome and Unitherm on site to advise on how people can reduce energy consumption with big impact actions at reduced costs.
Attendees will also have the chance to win a free heat loss survey with thermal imaging technologies, worth up to €900.
Dr Orla Nic Suibhne of the SEAI will provide assistance with filling out retrofitting grants, and give flash presentations on home energy grants. Local solar energy firm JFW Renewables will bring along a solar PV panel to view, and provide expert advice on how to generate clean, green energy from daylight. Thermal energy assessor Dan Slevin from Snughome will reveal how a heat loss survey incorporating thermal imaging technologies can drastically reduce costs and improve energy efficiency in your home or business. If you are looking to replace your boiler, Unitherm, one of Ireland’s leading specialists in air-to-water heat pump systems, will talk you through efficient heating systems using renewable sources.
"As we prepare for the winter months ahead, it is an excellent time to think about insulating your home or installing solar PV panels on your roof to generate your own electricity," Dr Nic Suibhne said. "SEAI have a fantastic range of home energy grants to help get you started on your retrofit journey."
Information will also be disseminated about grants supported by the European Regional Development Fund.](http://www.advertiser.ie/images/2023/09/137545_thumb.jpg "Brian Mooney, Education and Careers Commentator. Photo:-Mike Shaughnessy
Sustainable energy saving event for Ballinasloe
An information event focusing on sustainable energy saving for home and business owners will take place on Saturday, September 23, in the Europe Direct Centre at Ballinasloe Library.
The event, taking place from 11am to 1pm and organised by Europe Direct Ballinasloe, will see expert speakers, builders and engineers from SEAI, JFW Renewables, Snughome and Unitherm on site to advise on how people can reduce energy consumption with big impact actions at reduced costs.
Attendees will also have the chance to win a free heat loss survey with thermal imaging technologies, worth up to €900.
Dr Orla Nic Suibhne of the SEAI will provide assistance with filling out retrofitting grants, and give flash presentations on home energy grants. Local solar energy firm JFW Renewables will bring along a solar PV panel to view, and provide expert advice on how to generate clean, green energy from daylight. Thermal energy assessor Dan Slevin from Snughome will reveal how a heat loss survey incorporating thermal imaging technologies can drastically reduce costs and improve energy efficiency in your home or business. If you are looking to replace your boiler, Unitherm, one of Ireland’s leading specialists in air-to-water heat pump systems, will talk you through efficient heating systems using renewable sources.
"As we prepare for the winter months ahead, it is an excellent time to think about insulating your home or installing solar PV panels on your roof to generate your own electricity," Dr Nic Suibhne said. "SEAI have a fantastic range of home energy grants to help get you started on your retrofit journey."
Information will also be disseminated about grants supported by the European Regional Development Fund.")
Education Expert, and former President of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors in Ireland, Brian Mooney will be one of the guest speakers at this years Pathways 2023, the West of Ireland’s largest colleges and careers event, to be held in The Galmont Hotel, Galway on September 26, 2023.
Read more ...Merlin Park back gate to be closed from tomorrow in bid to end morning ‘rat running’
Thu, Sep 07, 2023
The back gate of Merlin Park Hospital will be shut from tomorrow morning for a trial period of three weeks in a bid to assess the impact of ‘rat running’ through a nearby quiet residential area.
Access through the gate at morning rush-hour has seen speeding drivers use the short-cut to ‘rat run’ through Merlin Lane, endangering other road users, as well as pedestrians. The gate will be closed from 7.30am to 10am from tomorrow (Friday) for three weeks.
Read more ...EirGrid to Host Informative Energy Citizens Roadshow Event in Galway
Thu, Sep 07, 2023
EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland's electricity grid, is set to host an Energy Citizens Roadshow in Galway on Wednesday 13 September.
Read more ...An Evening with Rachel Gorry at HYDE in aid of Cancer Care West
Thu, Sep 07, 2023
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Funding boost of €1.5m for Mayo County Council
Thu, Sep 07, 2023
Mayo County Council is to receive an additional €1.5m in funding next year after Minister Darragh O'Brien announced this week that the Local Property Tax (LPT) baseline fund, which ensures every local authority receives a minimum amount of funding from the local retention of LPT - is to increase for all local authorities by over €75 million.
Read more ...Claregalway charity announces exciting new brand — Anam Croi
Thu, Aug 31, 2023
The Claregalway & District Day Care Centre has announced a new name and brand. The new name, Anam Croí, which loosely translates as ‘Heart and Soul’, was chosen following input from employees, volunteers, and residents of the charity’s housing project, along with local TY students from Coláiste Bhaile Chláir.
Read more ...Aisling authors in conversation with Edel Coffey at Kennys Bookshop
Thu, Aug 31, 2023
Join bestselling Irish co-authors of the Aisling series, Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen at Kennys Bookshop next Thursday Sept 7, as they join author and journalist Edel Coffey in conversation to celebrate the launch of their new novel, and the final book in their series, Aisling Ever After.
The novel is out this week and is the fifth and final book in the bestselling Aisling series about a small town Irish girl named Aisling and her adventures and experiences. Aisling Ever After sees her living in the Big Apple where she finds her ex-boyfriend John on her doorstep looking to lure her back home. Pulled between head, heart and home, Aisling strives to finally create her own happy ever after.
Read more ...Fighting Irish, Fighting Cancer — University of Galway signs cancer research agreement with Notre Dame
Thu, Aug 31, 2023
Cancer researchers at University of Galway and Notre Dame’s Harper Cancer Research Institute have come together to establish the Biseach Initiative, a strategic cancer research collaboration, which aims to build on the ideas, talent and infrastructure of both universities for global cancer impact.
Read more ...Galway Fairytales selected to represent county at National Ploughing Championships
Thu, Aug 31, 2023
One of Galway’s best small businesses will get a chance to exhibit their business to almost 300,000 people at the National Ploughing Championships next month as part of the Local Enterprise Village.
Read more ...Bleak back to school for families and children in Emergency Accommodation across the West
Thu, Aug 31, 2023
Homeless charity Galway Simon Community has highlighted the challenges, families in Emergency Accommodation are facing as the usual back to school rush begins this week.
The latest figures released by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government show that the number of families living in Emergency Accommodation in the West has increased by over 17 per cent in the last year as a result of the ongoing housing crisis. There were 101 families with 212 children living in Emergency Accommodation across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon at the end of July, just three below the peak number.
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