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For Galway native Dara Golden, a fascination with technology and a desire to understand how complex systems operate led him towards a career at the forefront of Ireland’s energy transition. Today, as part of EirGrid’s Graduate Programme, he is using his expertise in artificial intelligence, data analytics and software development to help support the future of Ireland’s electricity grid.

As Ireland’s electricity system continues to evolve, Galway native Sarah Murphy is helping to deliver the infrastructure that will power homes, businesses and communities for generations to come.

Galway City Rapparees have achieved something few clubs in GAA Rounders can ever dream of – five teams entered, five teams into the All-Ireland semi-finals.

After a mammoth process, beset with delay, error, legal challenges, oral hearings, environmental concern, remittance, competing analyses, pandemic, demolition of families’ homes, fundamental questions of public policy, falcons, horses, bats, butterflies, and whatever-your-having-yourself, in April, the 18km route from Coolagh to the R336 Coast Road was finally granted planning permission.

Electric Ireland has released the latest episode of its GAA Minor Moments podcast, featuring Galway hurling legend Cyril Farrell, who reflects on his pioneering coaching career, the evolution of Gaelic Games and the defining moments that shaped Galway hurling.

Galway City Council has secured funding of up to €30 million under the Government’s Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund (HIIF), supporting key infrastructure projects that could unlock land for up to 12,877 homes across the city.

Marie Turkington has been awarded the top prize in the Connacht region at the GAA Community Heroes Campaign

Students from Atlantic Technological University (ATU) have received national recognition for a road safety campaign highlighting the devastating consequences of speeding.

‘When your back boiler grinds to a halt in a power cut next January or when your frail grandmother has to navigate the stairs with a torch, remember that the computer servers of Microsoft, Google and Meta will still be running in the air-conditioned halls of Grange Castle, Profile Park and Clonee. And your carbon tax will be paying to keep them cool.’ says Orla Nugent of Aontú, citing research by Paul Madden, Portumna-Loughrea Aontú Local Electoral Area Representative.

One of the most sophisticated energy-resilience projects ever deployed in Ireland is underway in Galway, marking a significant milestone for the Irish industrial sector.