NUI Galway to host virtual Open Scholarship Week

Thu, May 06, 2021

NUI Galway will host a virtual Open Scholarship Week next week, showcasing the importance of research and education that is open and accessible to everyone. The free events will take place online from May 10 to 14, coordinated through the Open Scholarship Community Galway.

Open scholarship is a global movement towards research and educational practices that are collaborative and transparent. It aims to make research and educational resources such as publications, data, research outputs, and teaching and learning resources publicly available as early as possible, as well as actively encouraging participation in the research process with the general public.

Councils bracing themselves for busy Bank Holiday weekend

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Galway’s two local authorities have been asked to brace themselves for busy weekends across the city and county by providing adequate litter and toilet facilities at popular recreation spots.

Councillor demands Horse Exclusion Zones to deal with ‘repeated instances of animal cruelty’

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Horse drawn carriages should be banned from all national primary and secondary roads, as should the racing of horse drawn vehicles in County Galway.

Parking restrictions on the cards to allow for outdoor dining

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Parking restrictions and some traffic flows could change in Galway city to ensure outdoor dining is a viable option soon.

Plans for activity centre at the old waterworks in Terryland due by years end

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

By December, the Galway City Council plans to have a design for an activity centre at the old waterworks site in the Terryland area.

Public consultation on €10 million flood defence scheme to begin this summer

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Public consultations will be held within the next six weeks on a proposed €10 million flood defence scheme for The Claddagh and Galway city centre.

Construction to begin on €30 million nursing home and mental health facilities for Tuam

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Construction is to begin on two major health projects for Tuam - a new community nursing unit and a mental health day facility and disability unit - totalling more than €30 million.

Exciting future outlines for Killimordaly, Kiltullagh and Attymon

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

A feasabilty study laying out an ambitious and exciting blueprint for the future of Killimordaly, Kiltullagh and Attymon has been launched.

O’Flaherty demands removal of seaweed from Ballyloughane beach

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Ballyloughane beach is finally open for bathing after several years of swimming bans — but many users will have to run a gauntlet of smelly, fly-infested mounds of seaweed to get there.

Canney hails Tuam regeneration plan as a blueprint for the town’s future

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

The Regeneration Masterplan for Tuam from the Galway County Council has been hailed as a “basis for ensuring Tuam remains a growth centre, and an attractive location to visit, work, live in and raise a family”.

Galway show band singer John Regan passes away in Australia

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

The death has occurred in Australia of the well-known Galway showband singer John Regan. A former resident of Woodfield, Cappagh Road John E Regan passed away in the Gold Coast, Australia last Sunday.

City Council to purchase two portable stages for arts sector

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

The Galway City Council hopes to purchase mobile stages, festival flooring, and to improve facilities in public areas enabling multiple spaces become venues for events, festivals, and community activities.

600 signatues and counting for Oranmore Heritage Renville walkway petition

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Oranmore Heritage, a community group in Oranmore has launched a petition to ask Galway County Council and the Department of the Environment to take immediate steps to protect, maintain and improve the public walkway from Renville Quay to Renville Point.

Connolly calls for a clean up of the city canal network

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Galway city's canal networks are in need of urgent cleaning, Fianna Fáil Galway City West councillor, John Connolly told this week's online council meeting.

Councillors can play key role in re-starting night time culture and economy, says Hoade

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

A vibrant night-time culture and economy across Galway, and Ireland, will be vital in driving the recovery after the pandemic.

‘Galway will be open for business this summer’ says Mayor

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

The Mayor of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard said he has “every confidence” Galway will be open for business in the coming weeks, with new opportunities “to enjoy some of our amazing eateries and pubs in a new way”, as well as cultural events.

Allowing pregnant women be accompanied for scans is ‘compassionate decision’, says Farrell

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Allowing pregnant women to be accompanied by a partner at anomaly scans is a “compassionate decision” that will be a “relief” to women across Galway.

Naughton welcomes €15 million to enhance public spaces ahead of ‘outdoor summer’

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

A further €15 million is set to be invested to enhance external public spaces in towns, villages and cities ahead of the phased reopening of what has been billed as an ‘outdoor summer’.

Ambitious Leisureland and Salthill Park renovations will have public consultation

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Galway City Council will carry out consultation with local groups, residents, and stakeholders, about plans to carry out extensive, and ambitious, refurbishments at Leisureland and Salthill Park.

Hanley calls for dedicated Eating Disorder Team for west of Ireland

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

A dedicated team to tackle eating disorders in the west of Ireland, and provide support and treatment to sufferers, must be established.

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