Recalling a remarkable Traveller life

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Have you ever sat with an elderly Irish Traveller and asked them what their life was like?

Mountbellew-Moylough participates in international commuter research project

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Almost 80 people from Mountbellew and Moylough have taken part in an international survey designed to study commuter living during and after Covid-19.

A new research report outlines the impact of, and behaviours and attitudes towards, workplace commuting of more than 1,000 people living in small rural communities across Ireland, Northern Ireland and the State of Maryland, United States, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meet Tony Óg Regan in Eason this weekend

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Galway hurling star and performance coach Tony Óg Regan will be in Eason, Shop Street on Saturday to sign copies of his new book, MVP: Raise Your Game, offering attendees a chance to meet the accomplished athlete and gain insights into his performance philosophy.

Green certification status for Marine Insititute lab teams

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Two laboratory teams within the Marine Institute have recently achieved green certification status as part of the ‘My Green Lab’ accreditation programme. The Molecular Biology Unit (Fish Health Unit & Shellfish Microbiology) and Phytoplankton Team (Shellfish Safety) achieved the standards of the programme which seeks to reduce the environmental impact of laboratories through a combination of organisational initiatives and behaviour change programmes.

Mullooly calls for Mercosur opposition to be red line in Government formation talks

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Ciaran Mullooly, MEP for the Midlands–North-West constituency, has written to Independent TDs in the region urging them to make opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade deal a red line issue in the upcoming government formation talks.

Galway in top 60 cities worldwide for congestion

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

While Galway is always welcoming recognition on a global scale, it has made a world list that may not be to our liking.

€50,000 boost for Galway organisations with Ireland Funds grants

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

The Ireland Fund has awarded €50,000 in grants to two organisation working with vulnerable and ill children in Galway.

Galway charities among those to benefit from Ireland West Airport drive

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Ireland West Airport staff were delighted to present a cheque for a record €46,500 to the airports six staff-nominated charities for 2024 – ACT for Meningitis, BUMBLEance, Down Syndrome Ireland (Mayo Branch), Irish Red Cross, Mayo Mountain Rescue, and Western Care Association. The record amount raised will be shared equally between the six charity partners.

73 patients on trolleys in UHG on Tuesday night

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) Trolley Watch has released their trolley figures as part of an ongoing daily campaign to review patient and staff care within Ireland's hospitals.

Fishy tales hatched in Connemara

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

The oldest salmonid hatchery in the world can be found in County Galway, and a new book released this week sets out its long history and present-day challenges.

Property prices in Galway stayed flat in last quarter, says report

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Property prices in Galway have stayed flat during the quarter, according to the latest MyHome Property Price Report.

'We are terrified we will be murdered' - alleged arson attack leaves Galway family shaken

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Gardaí are currently investigating the alleged arson attack which took place at Horan Stud Farm, Claregalway on New Year's Eve. The blaze resulted in the death of one horse, injuring and burning a number of horses and resulted in a member of the family being hospitalised due to smoke inhalation.

New report claims Galway is 'cleaner than European norms'

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

A fall in plastic bottles and cans on the streets, brought about by the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), was not enough to reduce overall litter levels in Ireland last year. That is the finding of business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL), whose latest survey of 40 towns and cities shows Galway city centre is “cleaner than European norms”.

New Year’s Eve in Galway City events sees year out with a bang

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Galway City’s New Year’s Eve Family Festive Féile was back for the second year in a row with an excellent range of live music in the City Centre and free family friendly events for all the family including the poignant toll of the St Nicholas Collegiate Church bells for a New Year’s Eve Countdown.

'Bizarre, ritualistic' vandals destroy years of hard work at Merlin Woods Community Garden

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

The latest attack on the Merlin Woods Community Garden by vandals has 'led to the destruction of years of dedicated volunteer work', leaving the space, which serves the community both as a garden and as an outdoor classroom, in ruins.

Colourful meeting expected as 2020 City of Culture legacy on agenda for Council next week

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Local councillors are expected to dredge up the legacy of the 2020 City of Culture celebrations at the first full Galway City Council meeting of 2025 next week.

Hidden Hearing Galway: A new chapter for hearing health

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

HIDDEN HEARING, a trusted name in auditory care, has launched a new chapter for hearing health in the region, following the clinic's relocation to a new state-of-the-art store in the former KBC Bank building in Eyre Square, just 200 metres from its previous address in the Square.

University Hospital Galway remains under significant pressure today

Tue, Jan 07, 2025

University Hospital Galway remains under significant pressure today. The hospital is managing the ongoing impacts of high rates of flu and also seeing very high attendances to the Emergency Department. These pressures are impacting our bed availability.

Galway people asked to look out for rough sleepers, vulnerable neighbours ahead of Orange weather warning

Tue, Jan 07, 2025

COPE Galway will be operating an extension of the Cold Weather Response on behalf of Galway City Council until Friday January 10, subject to weather conditions continuing.

Traffic is costing Galway tradespeople €7,000 per annum, survey reveals

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

For tradespeople in Ireland, where you live can greatly impact how much time you spend stuck in traffic. Beyond wasting time, these delays also result in significant financial costs.

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