€2 million in funding has awarded to NUI Galway zoologist

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

Almost €2 million in funding has been awarded to an NUI Galway zoologist to investigate Irish off-shore waters.

The funding comes as part of a €40 million Science Foundation Ireland package which will be invested in a number of deep-sea excursions along the Irish coastline.

Salthill born Canon to oversee Galway diocese until new bishop is appointed

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

A Salthill man who was ordained to the priesthood in 1982 was appointed diocesan administrator earlier this week.

100-job boost as tech giant says it is delighetd to join Galway’s thriving tech hub

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

An Australian computer technology firm has announced 100 jobs for Galway, with more expected to be confirmed should the company hit the ground running as expected.

Clarinbridge resident concerned about the sale of local woodland

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

A Clarinbridge resident has expressed his dissatisfaction about the sale of woodland in the area. The land in Kilcornan, which is owned by Coillte, has been placed for sale by private treaty with Galway auctioneering firm DNG Maxwell Heaslip & Leonard.

The lands, which comprises of some 25 acres, are in one lot and front onto the L4102 link road between Clarinbridge village and the Galway to Craughwell road. There is road frontage onto the public road with vehicular access. The land is backing on to the Clarinbridge river.

Baboró receives funding for new festival in 2018

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

Galway’s international arts festival for children Baboró was celebrating last evening after it was awarded funding for a new international arts festival to be held in Galway in February 2018.

Public consultation period extended for proposed Galway Bay renewable energy test site

Tue, Aug 02, 2016

Following pressure from Galway politicians, Local Government Minister Simon Coveney, has finally agreed to extend the public consultation period for the Marine Institute’s plans involving renewable energy testing on Galway Bay.

Minister's 'ignoring' of concerns over proposed Galway Bay test site an 'insult to the people'

Tue, Aug 02, 2016

Refusing an extension of time to allow for public submissions on the Galway Bay marine and renewable energy test site foreshore lease application is "an absolute insult to the people of the area".

Bishop Martin Drennan to retire on medical grounds

Fri, Jul 29, 2016

The announcement was made in Rome at 11am (Irish time) that His Holiness Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Most Reverend Martin Drennan, Bishop of Galway and Kilmacduagh, and Apostolic Administrator of Kilfenora, on grounds of ill health and on medical advice. 

Tuam-based Father Fintan Monahan named by Pope as new Bishop of Killaloe

Fri, Jul 29, 2016

His Holiness Pope Francis has this morning appointed Tuam-based Father Fintan Monahan as the new Bishop of Killaloe. This announcement was made today in the Vatican at 12.00pm local time (11.00am Irish time).

Senator asks Minister if he has conflict of interest over Galway Bay energy test site

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

Environment Minister Simon Coveney must clarify if he has a conflict of interest in adjudicating on the lease application for the renewable energy test site proposed for Galway Bay, a Galway senator has demanded.

Rabbitte demands clarity over 'scandalous' staffing issues and delays at Merlin Park

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

A Galway East TD is demanding the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, state publicly if additional radiographers, needed to operate a bone scanner at Merlin Park Hospital, have been recruited.

Selling Piscatorial School 'would be an obscenity' says Connolly

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

The Piscatorial School in the Claddagh, should not be sold to the highest bidder for commercial purposes, but instead should be kept in public ownership.

GIAF breaks record attendance figures for second year running

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

Galway International Arts Festival came to a record breaking close last Sunday, with festival attendance figures breaking the 200,000 mark for the second year running and the box office recording its biggest takings to date.

NUI Galway student accommodation evening shares expertise on renting to students

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

Over 170 Galway homeowners and landlords attended a recent Student Accommodation Information Evening hosted by NUI Galway. The event was organised by the University to share advice and best practice on arranging and managing student tenancies.

Roger Casement to be commemorated in Connemara

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

Roger Casement, humanitarian, human rights campaigner, and Irish patriot, will be honoured and celebrated in Connemara on the centenary of his execution by the British, for this role in the 1916 Rising.

Galway Pride Festival call for volunteers

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

Galway Pride Festival call for volunteers
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Crab and lobster protected by new fishing laws

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

Under new regulations, private and recreational fishers are only permitted to retain five crabs and one lobster daily.

NUI Galway students help build homes in Zambia

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

A group of NUI Galway students travelled to Zambia this summer, in order to help some of the poorest African communities build a space which they could call home.

Canney welcomes news that work is approved for Kilrickle National School

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

Kilrickle National School, near Loughrea, has been approved by the Department of Education for funding as part of the Additional Accommodation and Emergency Works scheme.

100 Men Who Give A Damn

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

The first chapter anywhere in Europe, the Galway chapter of ‘100 Men Who Give A Damn!’ is a bit like Dragon’s Den for charities. The men of Galway have already raised €7,600 at their first two meetings for local charities.

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