Galway graduate hopes to inspire new generation of engineers
Thu, Mar 07, 2024
Less than a year after graduating from university, engineering graduate Aoife Murphy, now works to prepare Ireland’s electricity grid for the future as part of the EirGrid graduate programme. She is part of the first cohort in the EirGrid programme to have more female engineers than male.
Read more ...Aran Islands RNLI callout after fishing vessel runs aground
Thu, Mar 07, 2024
Aran Islands RNLI responded to a Mayday in the early hours of Sunday morning to rescue the crew of a fishing vessel that had run aground. It was the second call out in two days for the station’s volunteers.
Read more ...New bus route through Mervue is ‘bonkers,’ says O’Flaherty
Thu, Mar 07, 2024
A proposed new bus route through Mervue has been described as ‘bonkers’ by Independent City Councillor Terry O’Flaherty.
Read more ...Dogs out of control have wreaked havoc on farms for years, says Donohue
Thu, Mar 07, 2024
Out of control dogs have wreaked havoc on farm animals and farm incomes across Galway, according to Independent councillor Geraldine Donohue.
Read more ...International Women’s Day Lunch to highlight plight of 16 million people in east Africa
Thu, Mar 07, 2024
The Kings Head Bistro in Galway city will host an International Women’s Day Lunch for Self Help Africa tomorrow Friday March 8.
Read more ...Digital signs highlight city speeding hotspots
Thu, Mar 07, 2024
Galway City Council has collated information from driver feedback signs since speed limits were changed across the city last year, and the data is revealing.
Read more ...Galway Simon Community raises awareness of Women in Homelessness for International Women’s Day
Thu, Mar 07, 2024
On International Women’s Day 2024, Galway Simon Community is raising awareness about the impact of homelessness on women in our community. 43% of adults accessing Emergency Accommodation in the West are women, as revealed in the latest homeless figures released by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.
Read more ...Galway Simon Community raises awareness of Women in Homelessness for International Women’s Day
Thu, Mar 07, 2024
On International Women’s Day 2024, Galway Simon Community is raising awareness about the impact of homelessness on women in our community. 43% of adults accessing Emergency Accommodation in the West are women, as revealed in the latest homeless figures released by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.
In 2019 Galway Simon set up a dedicated Women & Families Service to provide specialised supports to women and their families affected by homelessness. Galway Simon Community supported over 400 women in 2023.
Read more ...Galway Simon Community raises awareness of Women in Homelessness for International Women’s Day
Thu, Mar 07, 2024
On International Women’s Day 2024, Galway Simon Community is raising awareness about the impact of homelessness on women in our community. 43% of adults accessing Emergency Accommodation in the West are women, as revealed in the latest homeless figures released by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.
In 2019 Galway Simon set up a dedicated Women & Families Service to provide specialised supports to women and their families affected by homelessness. Galway Simon Community supported over 400 women in 2023.
Read more ...‘Tenacious and dedicated’ Green Party candidate thankful for support at campaign launch
Thu, Mar 07, 2024
Joyce Mathias, Green Party candidate for the Galway City East in the upcoming council elections said she was moved to tears at the sight of her Mervue Church choir colleagues, the great turnout of the community, her friends, and all who attended her candidacy launch and fundraiser last week.
Read more ...Two points of view, One page, One debate What is your standpoint?
Thu, Mar 07, 2024
The Family and Care Referendum: This is a working class issue
Dr Lorraine Grimes,
Read more ...Record level of women in emergency accommodation in west
Thu, Mar 07, 2024
A record 180 women are living in emergency accommodation across Galway and the west, Galway Simon said on the eve of International Women’s Day.
Read more ...How one family's journey 'From Briarhill to Brooklyn' inspired a novel
Thu, Mar 07, 2024
Nearly two centuries after the Bodkin family embarked on their famine era journey to the United States, their descendent Jack Bodkin returned to Briarhill, driven by the desire to find the ancestral family home. In this article, Bodkin recounts the experience, his connection to the area and how his family's story inspired his novel, 'Briarhill to Brooklyn'.
Read more ...Boston Scientific asked by NTA to plan for more bike and bus journeys
Thu, Feb 29, 2024
In a move signalling a significant change of approach from Galway City Council toward large employers, Boston Scientific has been asked to plan for more cyclists and bus users rather than just build extra carparking.
Read more ...Miniature World moves to new, larger venue
Thu, Feb 29, 2024
Following on from the huge success of Miniature World 2023, the organisers have taken the decision to move this year’s event to Galway Racecourse, where it will take place on Sunday April 7.
Read more ...Save the date for this year’s Mayoral Ball at The Galmont Hotel & Spa
Thu, Feb 29, 2024
Mayor Eddie Hoare, has announced that the City’s annually anticipated Mayoral Ball will take place on Friday 26th April at The Galmont Hotel & Spa.
Read more ...Walk in Pink in Galway on Mother’s Day
Thu, Feb 29, 2024
On Mother’s Day, Sunday, March 10, the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI) are asking everyone to ‘Walk in Pink’ for breast cancer research starting at 10:30 am from The Claddagh Hall to Blackrock and back.
Read more ...A dream wedding at the County Arms in Birr
Thu, Feb 29, 2024
Wedding Bells? They have got you covered at the four-star County Arms, in the beautiful heritage town of Birr in Co Offaly. Join the team at the County Arms for their next Wedding Showcase event when they will be rolling out the red carpet on Sunday March 3.
Read more ...Citylink accepting Free Travel passes on Galway-Clifden route
Thu, Feb 29, 2024
Citylink accepts Free Travel Passes on their newly expanded Galway-Clifden services. Passengers can book online at Citylink.ie to reserve a seat in advance. Free Travel Passes can also be used on-board, provided there is space, by simply presenting the FTP to the driver.
Read more ...McDonnell confirms he will be running in June’s local elections
Thu, Feb 29, 2024
Independent Councillor Declan McDonnell - the most experienced elected member of Galway City Council - has confirmed that he will be standing for re-election in June.
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