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Irish teenagers urged to snap up free EU Travel Passes
Young people across Ireland are being encouraged to apply for one of 40,000 free travel passes available through the European Commission’s DiscoverEU initiative. Individuals aged 18 years old can apply individually or in groups of up to five.
Why you should go on Erasmus
Since 1987, the University of Galway has participated in the Erasmus Programme, giving thousands of students the chance to study abroad while exploring a new country. It is a unique opportunity to combine academic learning with travel and cultural experiences.
New national supercomputer CASPIr to be operated by the University of Galway
University of Galway is to host Ireland’s new supercomputer, following a collaboration agreement by the Government and the European Commission.
Budget 2026 – Investing in Ireland’s Future
The Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Jack Chambers, presented the first Budget of the coalition Government on Tuesday October 7.
University of Galway named European champion for student services
University of Galway has been named Ireland's European Student Card Initiative (ESCI) Champion for 2025 to 2027.
EU Commission responds to Carberry’s dementia funding call ahead of Galway Memory Walk
MEP Nina Carberry has called on the European Commission to create a dedicated dementia research ‘mission’ under the EU Horizon programme, ahead of this weekend’s Alzheimer’s Memory Walk in Galway.
University of Galway to lead major EU-funded projects
University of Galway is leading three new major EU-funded projects to improve medical devices, brain treatments, and inclusive clinical trials.
Garda speed vans collect €1.9 million in Galway in 30 months
Garda speed vans in Galway generated in excess of €1.9 million from speeding motorists in the period between January 1, 2023 and June 8, 2025.
ACORNS programme — which supports female entrepreneurs in rural Ireland — to represent Ireland at European awards
ACORNS, which is a free initiative for early-stage female entrepreneurs in rural Ireland, has been selected as Ireland’s national entry for the European Enterprise Promotion Awards, Investing in Entrepreneurial Skills. The European Enterprise Promotion Awards are run by the European Commission.
From golfgate to Gaza — the benefit of perspective
Five years ago this week, the eyes of a locked-down nation turned to Galway. “Golfgate,” as it came to be known, stirred up national outrage. There was shock and fury at the flouting of Covid-19 restrictions by politicians and public figures. News bulletins were filled with questions: Who was in the room? Who sat beside whom? Who ate the dinner? The event ignited a firestorm—resignations were demanded, apologies made, careers dented temporarily. Even Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, became indirectly entangled.
