NUI Galway graduate wins Law Student of the Year

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Cassie Roddy-Mullineaux, from Rosscahill has been named Law Student of the Year at the Irish Law Awards 2021.

Harrie McManus to hold second exhibition in Galway

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Renowned Irish artist Harrie McManus will hold a three-day exhibition of her paintings at Conneely Framing Corner, Carnmore, from Saturday November 20 to Monday November 22.

NUIG students can 'speak out' about violence, bullying, and sexual harassment

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

NUI Galway has launched a groundbreaking online tool for people to anonymously report experiences of violence, bullying, and sexual harassment.

Western Alzheimers' recruitment drive

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Western Alzheimers, which provides both care and support services in Mayo, Galway and Roscommon, is looking to recruit both paid and voluntary carers in the Galway area.

'Greening the laneways' receives positive reaction at city council meeting

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

A number of councillors at Monday's meeting of the Galway City Council, have praised the 'greening the laneways' initiative.

Gardai to monitor doughnut drivers

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Dangerous car stunts are being carried out on the N84, according to Cllr Andrew Reddington at Monday's County Joint Policing Committee meeting,

It's all about science this month as popular festival continues to inspire

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

One of the most popular festivals for young and old, the Galway Science and Technology Festival, has returned to Galway this month.

NUI Galway report calls for greater investment in addressing educational inequality

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

A groundbreaking report by NUI Galway on educational inequality - the first of its kind to be published in Ireland - has found a significant social return on investment for alternative education programmes.

The report has documented for the first time that the average progression rates of students in seven alternative education programmes (who complete QQI Levels 3 to 6 qualification) amounted to 80 per cent between January 2018 and July 2020. The progression rate reached in excess of 90 per cent for some projects.

NUI Galwaygoes virtual to showcase new postgraduate opportunities

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

NUI Galway has unveiled new postgraduate programmes in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, business, hospitality and international development as part of this year’s virtual open day.

Naughton announces improved bus services for Galway

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Minister for State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton, has revealed plans to increase public bus services in Galway.

Garda Briefs

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Appeal
On Friday October 8 there was an accident involving a vehicle and a bicycle around Duggan’s Shop in Renmore. This accident happened at around 1.45pm. The vehicle in question is believed to be a green BMW with a female driver. Gardai are appealing for the driver to come forward or anyone who may have witnessed the accident or may have dash cam footage to contact Garda McAvock in Galway Garda Station on 091-538000

On Friday October 8 there was an accident involving a vehicle and a bicycle around Duggan’s Shop in Renmore. This accident happened at around 1.45pm. The vehicle in question is believed to be a green BMW with a female driver. Gardai are appealing for the driver to come forward or anyone who may have witnessed the accident or may have dash cam footage to contact Garda McAvock in Galway Garda Station on 091-538000

Playing to their strengths – Connacht Hospitality renew partnership with Connacht Rugby

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

This hugely successful partnership has previously been synonymous with groups flagship property The Connacht Hotel but as the group has grown over the last few years the time is now right to expand the partnership.

Councillor to use his cancer diagnosis to raise awareness

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

It was Marcel Proust who said that illness is the doctor to whom we pay the most heed. Everything else we work our way around. For those for whom illness is a rare thing, it is a surprise to find out just how vulnerable we all are in the grand scheme of things.

New theatre to facilitate complex vascular surgery

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

A new state-of-the-art hybrid endovascular theatre to treat complex vascular conditions such as aortic aneurysms and chronic limb threatening ischaemia has been developed at Galway University Hospitals (UHG and Merlin Park).

New bus routes will ‘do nothing’ to solve public transport problems in North Galway, says Charity

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

New proposals for bus routes in north Galway do “absolutely nothing to resolve the lack of public transport services” in the area, and omit towns and villages which the routes claim will be served.

New 50 bed ward planned for Portiuncula University Hospital

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Work will begin next year on a new 50-bed block at Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe. The contract for the project will be awarded in early 2022, Deputy Denis Naughten confirmed this week.

Small farmers will ‘suffer’ from Government carbon emission targets, says Canney

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

There are “real fears” among small farmers across Count Galway that they will be “sacrificed” in the race to meet carbon emission targets, unlike large farms which will be supported.

Still room for hope amid threat of climate change, says O’Reilly

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

In the face of the existential threat that is Climate Change, Galway Green senator Pauline O’Reilly said there is still room for “hope”.

Rally for Climate Justice takes place this Saturday

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

The COP26 Coalition Galway will hold a rally for climate justice at the Spanish Arch on Saturday November 6 at 12 noon.

Clarity needed on confusing guidelines for indoor sports for children

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

As we continue to adapt to the latest set of guidelines in a return to normality, but being cautious of the spike in positive Covid cases, I have received several calls in recent days from concerned parents whose children are involved in indoor sports.

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