Record-breaking testing reveals potential for next generation marine turbine

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

University of Galway has announced successful testing of a next generation marine hydrokinetic turbine foil for renewable energy.

A ground-breaking ground breaking as Dexcom construction commences

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

The town of Athenry has a long and storied history, but there is no doubt that a new chapter in its prosperity and attractiveness as a place to live and work was written last Friday when Dexcom officially broke ground on its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

Bear with it — it’s Teddy Bear Hospital time

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

A fundamental part of the calendar year, the Teddy Bear Hospital has become part of the woodwork that is Galway city’s culture. The two-day event taking place today Thursday January 25 and tomorrow January 26 from 10-2pm on both days will welcome over 1,000 children accompanied by their teachers and teddy bears.

From Pearse Stadium to the Emirates Stadium— a virtual run of love

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

A sporting-themed run by a proud Mervue man in memory of a beloved uncle held last autumn has raised more than €14,000 for the Galway Hospice.

Covid and respiratory illnessses put UHG under significant pressure

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

More than 30 patients with respiratory illnesses, including flu, Covid-19, and RSV are being treated at University Hospital Galway which is under significant pressure this week due to high attendances at its emergency department. An outbreak of Covid-19 in one ward is putting further stress on the already overburdened system.

Children’s Cancer Centre to open on shores of Lough Corrib

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Children’s cancer charity, Cancer Fund for Children, has announced that the tender documents are now available for their therapeutic short break centre, Daisy Lodge, to be built on the shores of Lough Corrib in Cong.

Tributes paid to long-serving former Fianna Fail politician Tom Hussey

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

There was sadness in local political circles this week at the passing of former TD, Minister, Senator, Councillor Tom Hussey.

Migrant support officer to stand in this summer’s local election

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

A migrant support officer at Galway Migrant Service has confirmed that she is to stand as an Independent candidate in this summer’s local elections in Galway City West.

University of Galway Students’ Union launches Wasted Week

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

University of Galway Students’ Union this week announced their Wasted Week, which will run the week of January 29th to February 2nd. The week will look at environmental issues such as food waste, recycling, litter and fast fashion.

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Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Theft of a bike from hotel
Between 1.30pm on Tuesday, 16 and 12.30pm on Wednesday, January 17 a black bike was taken from the rack outside of Active Fitness at the Connacht Hotel.

Between 1.30pm on Tuesday, 16 and 12.30pm on Wednesday, January 17 a black bike was taken from the rack outside of Active Fitness at the Connacht Hotel.

Old Lady of Tara Street revamped by Galway girl

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Waiting outside the office of the Irish Times’ managing director, one might expect a snotty Moneypenny to usher you into a dark, wood-panelled study where a stern Judi Dench as M, in James Bond, will be enthroned at a leathered desk, waiting to receive, with a thousand-yard death stare.

Leo pitches in to sports stadia naming debate

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the government may seek to be consulted in future when stadia it has grant-funded are renamed after corporate sponsorship deals.

Calls for traffic calming on Renmore roads

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Labour local election candidate, Helen Ogbu, says traffic calming measures on Renmore Road and Renmore Avenue need to be regularised.

Galway Game Jam hosts Global Game Jam Site

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Local organisation Galway Game Jam is proud to be able to bring another event to Galway this weekend. Galway Game Jam normally hosts their own events in and around the city; the end of January marks another year where the group is hosting a Jam Site in the city for Global Game Jam 2024.

Global Game Jam has run this event every year since 2009, with the intent of getting people out of their comfort zones and jumping at the opportunity to make something creative over a 48-hour time period. The challenge lights a fire underneath people who may let being “perfect” get in the way of just having fun and learning something new, as well as meeting new people who share the same passions.

Using drones to deliver defibrillators could save lives, says Kyne

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

The use of drones to deliver defibrillators in cardiac emergencies could save lives, a Fine Gael senator has said.

Covid and respiratory illnesss put UHG under significant pressure

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

More than 30 patients with respiratory illnesses, including flu, Covid-19, and RSV are being treated at University Hospital Galway which is under significant pressure this week due to high attendances at its emergency department. An outbreak of Covid-19 in one ward is putting further stress on the already overburdened system.

Galway facility can sate the palates of the world

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

For anyone who has studied the history of Galway over the past century, you will see therein a repeated window of opportunity which has either been grabbed with both hands (as in the case of our early cultural and artistic endeavours) or frittered away (as was the case with our continuing failure to benefit from the proximity of the waters along which we live).

Aoife Raftery set to create motorsport history in Galway

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy driver Aoife Raftery will help create an unusual piece of Irish motorsport history on the Corrib Oil Galway International Rally next month.

Petmania set to reveal new Galway store opening with family open day

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Ireland’s pet experts Petmania will officially reveal the new Galway store on Saturday, January 20 with an open invite to families and pet owners in Galway and surrounding areas to join in with the celebrations on the opening day.

New TG4 series explores the story behind the surname

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Get ready for an exciting adventure into the heart of Irish heritage with Sloinne, a brand-new seven-part series premiering on TG4 starting January 21, 2024. This series is all about diving into the incredible stories behind Ireland’s most common surnames, making history come alive in a way that’s easy for everyone to enjoy.

The surnames featured in the first series include Ó Flaithearta, Ó Murchú, Ó Ceallaigh, Ó Suilleabháin, Ó Domhnaill, Seoighe and Ó Conchubhair.

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