Children need creativity more than ever, says Patricia Forde, Ireland’s seventh Laureate na nÓg

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Galway’s Patricia Forde was announced as the seventh Laureate na nÓg, Ireland’s Children’s Literature Laureate last weekend at a special event at the Arts Council. An award-winning children’s author from Galway, Ms Forde will hold the title from now until 2026, taking up the position from the outgoing Laureate, Áine Ní Ghlinn.

Global cybersecurity leader to create 50 jobs in city

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Galway’s streak of good fortune on the jobs creation front continued this week with the news that Centripetal, the global leader in intelligence powered cybersecurity, has opened its European Cyber Intelligence Centre of Excellence in the city to address cybersecurity opportunities in the UK, Ireland and across Europe.

Nominations open for Galway People of the Year Awards

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Galway People of the Year awards. The awards were inaugurated way back in 1995 to give public recognition to individuals and groups who through their personal leadership, participation, courage, or achivements have made an outstanding contribution in their local communities at at home or abroad.

University of Galway to lead on clinical trials of the future

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

University of Galway has announced the establishment of Ireland’s first Institute for Clinical Trials — a development that will transform the clinical research landscape by creating an environment where scientific advances are translated into improved care for patients.

The Institute for Clinical Trials will transform lives by ensuring patients get access to the latest medicines and treatments in a timely way. Through its ambitious programme of research excellence, the Institute will position Ireland at the forefront of clinical and biomedical discovery.

Germans play hurling, Spaniards play Gaelic football in TG4’s “Cluiche As Baile”

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

The unique experience of GAA clubs on the European continent is explored in a new programme which airs on TG4 tonight (Thursday), ‘Cluiche As Baile’, or ‘The Away Game’ in English. While people in Ireland may not realise, there are dozens of GAA clubs in cities all across Europe - some without any Irish people at all.

Plans for Coole Park Visitor Centre about to go to tender

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Plans to redevelop the Coole Park Visitor Centre are about to go to tender, with plans well advanced to create a state of the art visitor experience at the South Galway location.

Farrell slams Government inaction on rental sector

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Sinn Féin TD for Galway West/South Mayo Mairéad Farrell has raised the recent figures showing that AirBnB has 20 times the properties than Daft.ie has in Galway with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.

Conference seeks to amplify the voices of Mother and Baby Home survivors

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

An event organised by The Tuam Mother and Baby Home Alliance that will see survivors/former residents of the home and other institutions discuss their experiences and share collaborative artwork, at a meeting in the Menlo Park Hotel on Thursday, June 8 from 10:45 am to 4:30 pm.

New draft bus network to offer good connection between Knocknacarra and Salthill, says Connolly

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

FF Cllr John Connolly has said that the New Draft Bus Network for the City will provide a number of routes that will link the wider Knocknacarra area with Salthill, something that is lacking from the current bus network.

“The new draft network recently published by the NTA is proposing a number of new routes where the terminus is within the Western Suburbs. Five of the routes will start and finish at the Gateway Retail Park on the Western Distributor Rd, while a further 3 routes will pass through the Gateway. This location is to become a central hub for transport and connectivity in the draft plan,” he said, adding that one of the few routes starting in the Western Suburbs that will not traverse through the Gateway is the new proposed route 7.

New alcohol-free social group, Sober Sallys, takes Galway by storm

Thu, May 25, 2023

Created by Faye Ní Dhomhnaill, Sober Sallys, is a group that aims to provide a social alternative to alcohol focused events and venues.

Passing of Corinthians legend Mick Berry

Thu, May 25, 2023

With the passing of Mick Berry, fondly known as Berso, the city lost a true authentic Galwegian. Originally from Galway’s Middle Street, Mick was man with principles of toughness and loyalty carried with a unique humour.

Stewart Construction win Project of the Year Winners for Central Plaza project

Thu, May 25, 2023

Stewart Construction, Salthill, Galway has won the prestigious ‘Project of the Year’ award at the Irish Construction Excellence Awards (ICE Awards) held at a Gala Event in the Convention Centre Dublin (CCD) recently.

Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon and Multisport Festival this weekend

Thu, May 25, 2023

Triathlon fever will hit Galway this weekend with the annual triathlon and multisport festival taking place at Lough Cutra Castle on this Saturday May 27 and Sunday May 28. Now in its eleventh year, the castle in Gort with its privately-owned lake will play host to a very busy weekend of swim, bike and run.

Galway RNLI trauma simulation exercise on Galway Bay

Thu, May 25, 2023

The Galway RNLI volunteer crew carried out a training exercise with the University of Galway Clinical Simulation and Interprofessional Education Facility last week.

Convention Bureau’s callout bring your tribe to Galway

Thu, May 25, 2023

Galway Convention Bureau is looking for people throughout the region to become ‘Conference Ambassadors’. The Bureau promotes Galway as a destination for international meetings, conferences and events and is currently working on a pipeline of events worth €20m that will bring 11,000 people to Galway over the next four years.

A career in education/primary and post primary, is it for you?

Thu, May 25, 2023

Careers in education can be very rewarding, and have been seen as a secure pensionable job for life, with lots of free time. However, you need to ask yourself, “Is this the career for me?”

Galway’s school children showcase their favourite wildlife through art

Thu, May 25, 2023

An art competition open to all school children in Galway was recently launched by BirdWatch Ireland and Galway County Council which tasked the children to create artwork of their favourite local wildlife. The results are a visual feast of a wide variety of stunning wildlife that inhabit our countryside and seas as well as a fascinating insight into the birds and mammals that resonate most with children. Some of the popular choices, such as Barn Owl are expected favourites, but there are lots of surprises in there too.

Halve asylum seeker waiting times for work, says McNelis

Thu, May 25, 2023

Labour Party City Councillor Niall Mc Nelis has said Government must move to halve the waiting times to work for those seeking international protection in Ireland.

Aughrim clergyman ‘happ-pea’ for Malawi farmers this Christian Aid Week

Thu, May 25, 2023

An Aughrim clergyman is celebrating the success of farming communities in southern Malawi who have seen their lives transformed after receiving a fairer price for their pigeon pea crop.

New study advances understanding of how stem cells function in an intact animal

Thu, May 25, 2023

A new study by a research team in the Centre for Chromosome Biology, University of Galway has described the developmental potential of adult stem cells in cnidarian Hydractinia - a creature which is a close relative of jellyfish.

Cnidarians are a group of animals that includes corals and jellyfish, and unlike most of its allies, Hydractinia can be easily grown in the laboratory.

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