Convergence starts tonight with aim of transforming Galway to low-carbon society

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Paving the way to Galway’s transformation to a more equitable, resilient and low-carbon society, Convergence, the longest running Sustainable Living Festival in Ireland, is coming to Galway for the second time from October 20-28. Recognising that citizens, communities and many people across all sectors are engaged in developing new approaches to sustainable living, Convergence 2016 invites everyone committed to creating a greener, more resilient and low carbon future to participate.

The festival opens in Galway today Thursday October 20, with the launch of the new Post Carbon Galway initiative, a recently established cross-sectoral project set up to accelerate local pathways to a greener, smarter, healthier and low carbon alway. The event runs in the Portershed, Eyre Square, from 7.30pm to 9.30 pm and aims to bring together members from all sectors working to promote sustainable living, climate action, environmental protection and sustainable development in Galway City and County.

Audi Galway announced as transport partner for Food On The Edge

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Audi Galway has been announced as Transport Partner for Food On The Edge, the international food symposium taking place in The Town Hall Theatre on October 24 and 25.

Baboró gives children a chance to explore the arts

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

This week Baboró International Arts Festival for Children is in full swing. For our final Baboró ambassador profile for this year, we hear from teacher Eimear Ní Dhufaí.

Galway woman named president of International Federation of Television Archives

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Galwaywoman Bríd Dooley who is currently Head of RTÉ Archives has been elected in Warsaw as President of FIAT/IFTA ( the International Federation of Television Archives).

Galway entrepreneur to speak at Airbnb Global Conference in LA next month

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

A Galway entrepreneur has been invited by Airbnb to speak at their global conference in Los Angeles, California this November.

Works to begin on Salthill playground at end of month

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Erecting a “large fenced barrier” around the children’s playground at Toft Park in Salthill, “with no explanation or notice for how long it will be closed” or what works are planned for it “is not good enough”.

This is the view of Labour city councillor Niall McNelis, who is calling on the Galway City Council’s parks department to begin whatever works are needed on the playground, “as soon as possible” so that the amenity can re-open “sooner rather than later”.

Lackagh Apostolic Workers craft display and sale this weekend

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

The annual Lackagh Apostolic work craft display and sale will take place this weekend.

Donations of cakes, pies, bread etc. are welcome.

Week of events for Breast Cancer Awareness at Blake’s Corner Bar

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

In support of October being the dedicated Breast Cancer Awareness month, Blake’s Corner Bar located on Eglinton Street has partnered up with Breast Cancer Research to host a jam-packed charity week from Monday October 24 until Sunday October 30.

Local research science sheds light on 250-year-old literary controversy

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

The social networks behind one of the most famous literary controversies of all time have been uncovered using modern complexity science. Now, multi-disciplinary research from the National University of Ireland Galway, Coventry University and University of Oxford has explored the mathematical properties of contested poems.

Talk about stammering and help remove the stigma

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

An information event being organised at NUI Galway next week aims to improve the lives of the one in 100 people who stammer.

“Let’s talk about Stammering” will be held on Wednesday October 26 at 7pm in lecture room AC 201 in the main corridor of the Science/Arts building.

ACT for Meningitis launches the app we all must have

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

ACT for Meningitis, the Irish national Meningitis Support and Awareness Charity, has launched a Free Life Saving App, which allows parents and individuals to check the signs and symptoms of Meningitis at the push of a button. The ACT for Meningitis Lifesaving App is available for download from both Google Play and Apple Store.

Public meeting on controversial ‘staffless libraries’ scheme

Tue, Oct 18, 2016

Ballinasloe and Oranmore libraries will be the first in Galway to operate pilot projects for the controversial new ‘staffless libraries’ scheme, which sees libraries open on a ‘self-service’ basis after hours.

Recovering from and living with stroke

Mon, Oct 17, 2016

Stroke is Ireland's biggest killer after cancer and heart disease, resulting in 2,000 deaths and 7,000 hospitalisations a year, but many strokes are preventable and treatable, and recognising signs and symptoms early are vital.

Thousands to watch match in comfort and safety in fanzone

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

With thousands of rugby fans set to turn the city centre into a sea of green this Saturday for Connacht’s sell-out Champions Cup clash with top French side Toulouse, Galway is set for an autumnal tourist boost.

Two NUI Galway buildings vie for national awards

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Two NUI Galway buildings have been shortlisted for major national awards in the Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards. The recently completed Mayo Medical Academy building is shortlisted for the Heritage and Conservation Award, while the Clinical and Translational Research Facility has been shortlisted for the prestigious title of Engineering Project of the Year, which will be decided by public vote.

Minister for Justice called on to reunite Galway couple separated following man’s deportation

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Sinn Féin senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh has raised the plight, in the Seanad, of a Galway couple who were separated after a man was deported.

In July Brazilian born Kleber Medeiros was taken from his home by Gardai and remanded in custody. He was then deported on foot of claims made by a member of the public about the validity of his marriage to Ballinasloe native Harriet Bruce. Senator Ó Clochartaigh claims this was a wrongful deportation and is calling on Justice Minister Francis Fitzgerald to act immediately to reverse the deportation.

COPE Galway says budget was positive but failed to address housing supply issue

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

COPE Galway has welcomed Budget 2017 as being broadly positive and encouraging with the focus on housing and addressing homelessness, with a commitment to provide €1.2 billion for the implementation of the Housing Action Plan; an additional €105 million towards the expansion of the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Scheme and an additional €28 million towards emergency homeless accommodation are all measures welcomed by the local charity.

Budget offers rural Ireland ‘crumbs from the rich man’s table’

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Budget 2017 “will not make any significant difference” in providing better rural services and infrastructure, and at best only offers rural communities the, “crumbs from the rich man’s table”.

It’s Doctor Pat

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Pat Lam, head coach of Connacht Rugby, and former rugby international is to be recognised at NUI Galway with an honorary degree for his achievements which have significantly enriched both Connacht and the wider community.

Canney calls for immediate action on Leader Programme

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Galway East is “losing out” because of a delay in appointing a company to deliver the Leader Programme for east and north Galway, according to local TD and Minister of State, Seán Canney.

Minister Canney has called on the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural, and Gaeltacht Affairs Heather Humphreys to “immediately rectify” this situation. He said there are “many communities that have projects ready to get under way but cannot do so due to the non-availability of a mechanism to apply for funding”.

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