Free e-waste and battery recycling events in east Galway this month
Thu, Apr 06, 2023
East Galway householders are being urged to bring their batteries, electrical and electronic waste to a set of free collection days to help the county meet national e-waste recycling targets for 2023.
The events, hosted by WEEE Ireland and supported by Galway County Council, will take place on Saturday April 15 in Loughrea Mart from 10am to 4pm, and on Saturday April 22 in Mountbellew Moylough GAA Club from 10am to 4pm.
Read more ...Sandy Quarter to be transformative for city as consultation process gets underway
Thu, Apr 06, 2023
The development of the Sandy Quarter project by the Land Development Agency could be transformative for the city, City Council Chief Executive Brendan McGrath said on Monday as a six-week consultation process got underway into the massive plan.
Read more ...Galway property prices ‘bucking national trend’ by staying flat, reveals report
Thu, Apr 06, 2023
Median property prices in Galway have reportedly, ‘bucked the national trend’ by staying flat during the first quarter of 2023 according to the latest MyHome.ie property price report, but rental markets have seen a 7% increase and a 13% decrease of properties for sale.
Read more ...Take a dip in the water for Galway Simon
Thu, Apr 06, 2023
Are you willing to dip your toe in the water? Homelessness and housing charity Galway Simon Community is calling on all sea swimmers, daily dippers, fitness enthusiasts and everyone in between, to take a ‘Dip a Day in May’ in support of those facing homelessness in the West of Ireland.
Read more ...The link between heart and kidney health
Thu, Apr 06, 2023
The Irish Kidney Association (IKA) has joined forces with a local heart and stroke charity to highlight the link between heart and kidney health.
Read more ...New Corrib bridge to open in the next few weeks
Thu, Apr 06, 2023
Another key milestone has been achieved on the construction of the Salmon Weir Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge with the reopening this week of the Newtownsmith Road, with a new stone paved surface making it more appealing to pedestrians and improving the public realm.
Read more ...National Volunteer Management conference comes to Galway
Thu, Apr 06, 2023
The National Volunteer Management Conference will take place on Wednesday, April 26 in the Institute for Lifecourse and Society, University of Galway. The conference brings together people from across Ireland that engage volunteers for a day of networking, discussions and panels.
The conference is organised by Volunteer Ireland and will cover a range of topics including trauma informed volunteer management, engaging volunteers with a disability and youth volunteering. Martin J Cowling will deliver the keynote address along with two masterclasses during the day. Martin previously led the Office of the Not for Profit Sector for the Australian government and helped establish the Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission (ACNC) in 2013. He was responsible for the federal volunteer strategy at the time. He then oversaw national indigenous employment strategies for the department of Prime Minister and cabinet.
Read more ...ATU launches Maker Space on its Galway campus
Thu, Apr 06, 2023
The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering in ATU Galway formally opened its Maker Space, housed in the Engineering Workshop last week. The Maker Space boasts an array of equipment, much of which was funded by the Higher Education 4.0 project, under HCI Pillar 3. This project is designed to encourage innovation and agility as a means of addressing future skill requirements.
Read more ...TG4 children’s ambassador to launch book on trailblazing Mountbellew vet
Thu, Apr 06, 2023
Niamh Ní Chróinín, TG4’s newly appointed ambassador for children and presenter of the dedicated children’s channel Cula4 and Cllr Michael Maher, Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway will launch a bilingual workbook on Aleen Cust; the first female veterinary surgeon to work in Ireland, or indeed the world, in 1900. The book launch will take place at Mountbellew Agricultural College ATU Campus (H53WE00), on April 21 at 11am.
Read more ...Irish students given a world of opportunities by Nobel Peace Prize nominee
Thu, Apr 06, 2023
The Junior Achievement Our World programme, supported by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and industry partner, Fidelity Investments, will reach more than 7,500 5th class students in Ireland by 2024. 480 trained science-industry volunteers are facilitating the programme, encouraging students to explore the career and education opportunities open to them in the STEM related subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).
The ‘Our World’ programme was launched in 2021 by Junior Achievement Ireland, which is part of the JA worldwide organisation that has recently been nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. Our World is jointly supported by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and industry partner, Fidelity Investments, and developed by Junior Achievement Ireland for delivery by industry-based volunteers. Working with the 10-11 year olds in their own classrooms once a week for five weeks, ‘Our World’ volunteers encourage students to appreciate the importance and relevance of STEM subjects and their links to a huge range of potential career pathways.
Read more ...University researchers seek public’s help for research in primary care
Thu, Apr 06, 2023
Researchers at University of Galway are seeking participants with chronic health conditions for a new project aimed at ensuring the needs and interests of patients and healthcare workers are included in future Irish health research.
Read more ...Virtual meeting to ‘keep people in their homes’ to take place
Thu, Apr 06, 2023
A virtual town hall meeting organised by Uplift in association with author and Maynooth University lecturer, Rory Hearne, and Galway founded housing festival group, Féile Housing, will take place on April 13 at 7pm.
Read more ...Kyne welcomes planning permission grant for new school building for Scoil Mhuire, Moycullen
Thu, Apr 06, 2023
Senator Seán Kyne has welcomed the granting of planning permission for a new school building for Scoil Mhuire, Moycullen. The application has been confirmed by Galway County Council following the submission of further information by the Board of Management.
Read more ...Irish Kidney Association pay tribute to founder member Angeline Cooke
Thu, Apr 06, 2023
The Board, Officers and Members of the Irish Kidney Association were deeply saddened to hear the news of the sudden passing of Angeline Cooke, from Maunsells Road, Galway, last week and they have extended their deepest sympathies to her family and friends. A founding member of the Association, Angeline underwent a kidney transplant in 1996. She enjoyed the successful longevity of this transplant for over 25 years before returning to dialysis treatment. Her gratitude to her deceased kidney donor was immense.
Read more ...Galway girls to dance their way to the USA
Thu, Apr 06, 2023
A local dance troupe comprising of 14 girls aged between 12 to 17 years old have qualified for the World Hip Hop Dance Championship taking place in Arizona, USA this August.
Read more ...Mountbellew students beat high ‘steaks’ to win Irish Angus Schools’ Competition
Thu, Apr 06, 2023
Four students from Holy Rosary College (HRC), Mountbellew, have beaten some 600 competitors to be announced as winners of the 2023 Certified Irish Angus Schools’ Competition in Croke Park on March 31.
Read more ...Galway Film Society celebrate successful Spring and announce sizzling summer programme
Thu, Apr 06, 2023
Galway Film Society this week hosted a reception at the closing film of its extremely successful spring 2023 season, whi0ch attracted unprecedented audiences filling Screen 1 at Pálás every Sunday night for the last eight weeks, with very strong attendance also on the repeat Monday evening screenings.
Read more ...Innovative sustainable practices sees honours for Connacht Hotel at national awards
Thu, Apr 06, 2023
The Connacht Regionals final of the Irish Restaurant Awards took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa in Sligo and The Connacht Hotel took home the Best Sustainable Practices Award.
Read more ...No GP service for middle-income people, regional health forum is told
Thu, Mar 30, 2023
HSE West has confirmed that a shortage of GPs in the region is making it difficult for people to receive medical care or get on a patient list with a doctor.
Read more ...Galway International Arts Festival and Róisín Dubh announce acts for the Heineken Big Top in July
Thu, Mar 30, 2023
Two brilliant acts, KETTAMA and Pavement, have been announced for the Heineken Big Top in July as part of the Galway Arts Festival.
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