NUIG nurse and psychologist claim top prizes at Irish Cancer Society Research Awards

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

Galway-based researchers behind innovative projects to increase uptake for bowel screening and to make needle insertions less daunting for patients were among the big winners at the Irish Cancer Society Research Awards on Thursday.

Dr Alice Le Bonniec secured the sought-after title of Senior Researcher of the Year at the Society’s blue riband event, which recognises excellence in the field of Irish cancer research.

The real worry about Sinn Féin

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

The recent Claire Byrne Live special, in which audience members were invited to put their furrowed brows on display, and share with the nation their hesitations about voting Sinn Féin, was, you can be sure, the opening salvo in what will be a relentless attempt by the media to shore up support for Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and the Greens.

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Thu, Mar 03, 2022

Derelict houses should be CPOed to battle homelessness, says Flaherty-Klapp

It is hard to explain why people have to sleep rough when there are many derelict houses empty in the city, a local Green Party representative has said.

Urgent accommodation needs in Galway’s fastest growing secondary school

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

The community of Galway Educate Together Secondary School (GETSS) is appealing to the Department of Education to find and acquire a permanent and suitable site that will meet their needs of the school community and the growing population of Galway.

Join Croí on a journey of wellness with the Couch To Wild Atlantic Way Virtual Challenge

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

Croí is excited to launch this year’s Couch to Wild Atlantic Way Virtual Challenge, with the third year promising to be even better with the addition of the new Wild Atlantic Wellness Programme.

NUI Galway launches fully catalogued Conradh na Gaeilge archive

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

The archive of Conradh na Gaeilge, Ireland’s oldest Irish language organisation, has been launched by NUI Galway. The archive, which extends to 600,000 pages of documents, books, photos, and ephemera collected throughout the organisation’s nearly 130-year history, has been fully catalogued and is now available to researchers.

Gardai appeal for help in locating missing man

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Ryan Moran who is missing from his home in Galway city since Thursday February 24. Ryan is 21 years of age.

Ballinasloe looks forward to improved water supply

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

Securing the water supply in Galway remains a vital focus for Irish Water with works due to begin in Ballinasloe Town in the coming days.

Working in partnership with Galway County Council, Irish Water will replace almost 1.6km of old water mains in Ballinasloe Town, with new, modern pipes which will reduce the number of bursts and water outages impacting customers.

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Thu, Mar 03, 2022

Draft Galway City Development Plan goes on public display

The Draft Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029 is currently on public display, with public consultation drop-in sessions starting next week.

Galway city to get Pride pedestrian crossing

Wed, Mar 02, 2022

Pride rainbow markings will be installed by the Galway City Council on the pedestrian crossing on Bridge Street.

'I would never have thought that such trouble would come to my home' - Ukraine native speaks of the impact of war

Wed, Mar 02, 2022

A Ukrainian woman who has made her home in Galway spoke this week of her fears for her family following the Russian invasion of her native country.

Charity condemns lack of support for calls to expel Russian ambassador

Tue, Mar 01, 2022

While the Galway County Council is flying the flag of Ukraine in solidarity with the besieged nation, one councillor has accused the local authority of failing to take an even stronger stance.

‘There is a need for ordinary people to say what The Troubles were like’

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

From the cages of Long Kesh in the 1970s, to the lecture halls and classrooms of NUI Galway this century, a love of writing and a passionate belief in the importance of education has been central in the life of Paddy McMenamin.

Excavations at Tuam Mother and Baby Home site could last until 2025

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

Excavations to recover and identify the remains of children at the site of the former Mother and Baby Home in Tuam could continue until early 2025 after they commence at the end of this year.

Ballybrit vaccination centre to offer appointments for children aged 5 to 11

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

Parents and guardians of children aged five to 11 years can now book an appointment for a Covid-19 vaccine for their child at the vaccination centre in Galway Racecourse. Bookings can be made on www.hse.ie/book.

Free public Wi-Fi rolled out across Galway city

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

Residents and visitors to Galway can now look out for a range of new, free Wi-Fi hotspots which have been rolled out in various public spaces across the city.

Newcastle residents urged to apply for new community centre funding

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

A community centre for the Newcastle area will become a reality if it is successful in securing money under a new fund being established by the Department of Rural and Community Development.

Work begins on Galway’s first Changing Places facility

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

Works for what will be Galway’s first Changing Places facility began this week at the green area near Ladies Beach in Salthill.

NUI Galway research to develop solutions for Defence Forces

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

Two NUI Galway projects have been selected to develop solutions for operational challenges facing the Defence Forces.

Cycling is not just for cities, rural residents tell councillors

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

Residents groups across County Galway are backing a national campaign to encourage local councillors to endorse a “Vision for Cycling in Rural Ireland.”

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