Galway-based Medtech start up Embo Medical secures €3 million investment

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

Embo Medical, an early stage medical device company based in NUI Galway’s Business Innovation Centre and focused on developing technology to shut down blood flow in blood vessels, has secured €3 million in seed-funding.

The investment syndicate included the AIB Seed Capital Fund (managed by Enterprise Equity), Irrus Investments, HBAN’s Medtech Business Angel Syndicate, Western Development Commission, Enterprise Ireland and the AIB Start-Up Accelerator Fund (managed by ACT Venture Capital). The investment will enable Embo Medical to secure regulatory approval and enter the market, and in doing so employ approximately 10 people directly and up to another 10 people indirectly.

Crafting a livelihood — Buying Irish maintains a tradition of design

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

For over 51 years, the Kilkenny Group has been synonymous with supporting Irish craft and design. As we lead in to our third annual Kilkenny Irish Craft & Design Week (running until Sunday next, this year sponsored by AXA) I have been reflecting on the reasons we decided to start this campaign back in 2012 and on how it has grown year on year.

Art could have made a difference

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

Baboró International Arts Festival for Children starts this weekend and runs until Sunday October 19. As part of our Baboró Ambassadors series we hear from Baboró enthusiasts. This week, we hear from Niall Barrett…

Happiness is a hearty breakfast

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

John Gunther once said, “All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast.” As winter approaches, breakfast becomes ever more important to fuel us on these colder days. Eat yourself happy this winter at The Glenoaks Hotel, where you will be off to a good start with a healthy breakfast.

The Glenoaks Hotel has recently launched a breakfast loyalty club at its Library Cafe, Bar & Bistro. There you will find a hot hearty Irish breakfast starting from as little as €6 with a full choice of breakfasts that includes full traditional Irish, continental style, organic porridge, fresh fruit granola, and a delicious Eastern inspired vegetarian option. Pick up a loyalty card, join the hearty breakfast club, and you will be rewarded with a free breakfast. A great value breakfast will be sure to keep a soul happy this winter.

New Rural Transport Programme HQ to be located in Connemara

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

Three transport groups from across County Galway are joining together to form Galway County Transport Co-ordination Unit.

Last call for Mike Diskin Bursary applications

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

The Michael Diskin Arts Award will close to applicants on Friday October 17 at 5pm, following a one-month extension to its original application deadline.

Applications are sought from arts groups and individuals throughout Galway city and county for a performance piece, and a bursary of €5000 will be awarded to the winning applicant, following a period of adjudication.

City Hall to debate motion to oppose water tax

Tue, Oct 07, 2014

Struggling Galway families should not be expected to pay €500 a year for water, especially when there are non-taxation methods available to fund water infrastructure.

Floods likely at Spanish Arch and Promenade warns city council

Mon, Oct 06, 2014

The Salthill Promenade, Grattan Road, and the Spanish Arch are at risk of flooding throughout the week from a combination of high tides and high winds.

BakeFest to rake in a million in bread for city

Thu, Oct 02, 2014

Galway is set for a €1 million windfall this weekend when 10,000 visitors arrive in the city for BakeFest Galway.

The two day festival is now in its second year and takes place in Leisureland from 10am on Saturday and Sunday. The event is Ireland’s biggest baking festival and competition and some of Ireland’s top chefs will be in attendance sharing their baking skills and secrets.

Water charges are first step to privatisation warns Connolly

Thu, Oct 02, 2014

Water services will go the way of refuse collection in Galway with privatisation a virtual certainty in the near future, Independent city councillor Catherine Connolly has warned.

Crowe - FG dispute on Galway Harbour could cost city hundreds of jobs

Thu, Oct 02, 2014

A development which could lead to the creation of as many as 1,000 jobs is far too important to be used as a ‘political football’ between rival Fine Gael interests in Galway and Limerick.

3,000 new houses needed in Galway to stave off housing crisis

Thu, Oct 02, 2014

An extra 3,000 homes will have to be built if demands for housing are to be met in Galway, meaning the housing crisis is set to escalate further unless serious action is taken.

Margaretta D’Arcy calls on public to support Shannon protests

Thu, Oct 02, 2014

Galwegians are being called on to  join the peace demonstration at Shannon Airport on Sunday October 12 to mark the 13th anniversary of the US military presence there.

Free concert in memory of Manuela Riedo

Thu, Oct 02, 2014

A free musical evening featuring local performers from around Galway will take place in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church this month as part of a series of events to mark Manuela Riedo’s seventh anniversary.

Teen’s debut CD to help suicide prevention charity

Thu, Oct 02, 2014

A city teenager who lost close friends to suicide has recorded a CD to raise funds for the national suicide prevention and bereavement charity Console.

Help sought in identifying Barna Woods body

Thu, Oct 02, 2014

Gardaí are appealing to the public to help identify a man whose body was discovered in Barna Woods at the weekend.

The body was discovered in the woods on Saturday evening, and while gardaí have yet to establish a time of death it is believed the man had been dead for some time.

Teen’s debut CD to help suicide prevention charity

Thu, Oct 02, 2014

A city teenager who lost close friends to suicide has recorded a CD to raise funds for the national suicide prevention and bereavement charity Console.

Dog adoption day at GMIT this weekend

Thu, Oct 02, 2014

The Sports Hall at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) on the Dublin Road will provide the venue for the MADRA dog adoption day this Saturday, October 4, from 12 – 4pm.

Twentieth Autumn Gathering focused on Yeats’ passionate relationships

Thu, Oct 02, 2014

Even though the 20th successive Autumn Gathering centred on the talented Lady Augusta Gregory and her influence on the Celtic cultural revival at the beginning of the last century, it was her prodigy, WB Yeats, who stole the show.

It all adds up for Maths Week 2014 at NUI Galway

Thu, Oct 02, 2014

Schools in Galway will welcome NUI Galway experts into their classrooms to deliver interactive workshops during Maths Week 2014, from 11 to 19 October. In a further celebration of all things mathematical, a nationwide schools competition PRISM will be run, while a series of public talks will illustrate the many links between art and maths.

Maths Week is an annual national event aimed at primary and secondary schools, to promote appreciation, understanding and awareness of maths and its relevance to society, education and technology. On request from teachers, NUI Galway’s School of Mathematics will dispatch lecturers and postgraduate students to schools for interactive talks and workshops.

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