Bonham Quay-bound Genesys to create 100 new jobs in city and remotely

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

Genesys (www.genesys.com), the global leader in cloud customer experience and contact centre solutions, has announced it is creating 100 new software roles in Ireland.

Covid vaccination begins at Merlin Park Community Nursing Units

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

The Covid-19 vaccination programme is being extended to Merlin Park Community Nursing Units today, with other Galway nursing homes and care facilities to come on stream next week.

Cheevers calls for introduction of emergency paid parental leave

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

Emergency paid parental leave should be introduced by the Government for working parents, where one parent may have to stay at home because of the closure of schools.

Smoky coal causing health problems to families on city's east side

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

Galway City Council is investigating complaints that a number of householders on the east side are flouting the city’s ban on smoky coal, according to Independent councillor Terry O’Flaherty.

Headford in line for new arts, culture, and enterprise centre

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

The creation of a bespoke building for Headford, comprising cultural, enterprise, and recreational facilities, has taken a step closer this week, following the allocation of funding.

Cheevers calls for radical new policy to combat illegal dumping

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

A radical new policy to combat illegal dumping in 2021 must be introduced by the Galway City Council, after a spike in illegal dumping in the Ballybane area over the last few weeks.

Terryland Forest Park vandalism leaves me heartbroken

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

On a Sunday in March 2000, I witnessed with a joyous heart thousands of Galwegians of all ages enter a bare field beside the Quincentenary Bridge and leave behind a forest.

Now is the time for a cycle lane in Salthill

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

With public transport likely to be a "reduced option for many commuters for the foreseeable future", now is the time to reignite plans to develop a cycle lane for Salthill, along the area's iconic promenade.

COPE and Galway Traveller Movement to benefit from new Healthy Ireland fund

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

COPE Galway, the Galway Traveller Movement, and the Galway Community Circus are among the local groups and organisations receiving funding under the Healthy Ireland Community Mental Health Fund.

Bike Week legacy sees official Zwift Social Spin every Monday night

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

On the back of a successful Tri Talking Sport Virtual Bike Week hosted in partnership with Galway City Council in September of 2020, which featured an online bike spin utilising the cycling platform Zwift, a weekly virtual cycle has been taking place on Monday nights ever since, hosted by Joanne Murphy of Tri Talking Sport and Oliver Harkin, Primed Coaching and PARC Tri Community.

The 60 minute social spins on the virtual cycling platform have grown in popularity over the intervening weeks and months with riders of all abilities from across Ireland and beyond joining the spin for a workout and some great fun, all from the comfort of their homes or indeed their self described ‘pain caves’.

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Thu, Jan 07, 2021

NUI Galway to hold virtual info evening
NUI Galway will hold a virtual information evening next week, focusing on the needs of mature students and adult learners who may be considering full-time or part-time studies for the 2021 academic year.

Alcoholics Anonymous Galway Annual Convention 2021 to be held online

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

Alcoholics Anonymous Galway will hold an Public ONLINE meeting tomorrow Friday January 8 at 8.00pm, which is open all who have an interest in alcoholism and how Alcoholics Anonymous can help in solving a personal drinking problem or helping someone else to solve such a problem.

Tributes paid to Galway teenager who lost his life in accident

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

Tributes have been paid this week to James Harrison, the teenager who lost his life in an accident in Co Kerry last weekend.

Bonham Quay-bound Genesys to create 100 new jobs in city and remotely

Wed, Jan 06, 2021

Genesys (www.genesys.com), the global leader in cloud customer experience and contact centre solutions, has announced it is creating 100 new software roles in Ireland. The company’s R&D Centre for Digital and artificial intelligence (AI) in Galway is a key driver of technology innovation for Genesys as it works to transform the way brands and people connect in a digital-first world.

Additional public health restrictions - people urged to stay at home.

Wed, Jan 06, 2021

 The Government has today agreed that additional public health restrictions will apply under Level 5 of the Plan for Living with COVID.

Construction to begin on new orthopaedic theatre at Merlin Park

Mon, Jan 04, 2021

Construction will begin this month on a new orthopaedic theatre building at Merlin Park Hospital, and it is expected to be completed by the end of 2021

Clayton Hotel Galway has €1,000 to gift to one lucky charity

Thu, Dec 31, 2020

Acknowledging the difficulties that local charities have encountered in their fundraising attempts this year, Clayton Hotel Galway has €1,000 to gift to one lucky charity.

Dolan welcomes funding to operate Greenway Project Office

Thu, Dec 31, 2020

The Galway to Athlone Cycleway in County Galway as part of the large TII Dublin-Galway route in County Galway is to receive a funding boost of some €300,000, according to Senator for Roscommon-Galway Aisling Dolan.

30 new high-quality Galway jobs a boost for the west, says senator

Thu, Dec 31, 2020

The creation of thirty new jobs in Galway by Enterprise Ireland Companies is a huge boost for the West of Ireland, according to Senator for Roscommon-Galway, Aisling Dolan who is Seanad Spokesperson for Further & Higher Education, Science, Innovation and Research.

The roles are being created in three Enterprise Ireland supported companies that are based in Galway. Palliare, a medical device company, has hired 10 new employees in recent months. Flexwork company, Ronspot, intends to have a total of 10 new employees on board by Spring 2021, and has hired five people since September. Ronspot is a technology company which enables the flexible workplace between office and home. Venari Medical filled three new positions in October and have plans to recruit up to 10 new employees in the coming months.

First UHG doses of Pfizer BioNTech vaccine offer staff and patients protection from deadly virus

Thu, Dec 31, 2020

Staff in University Hospital Galway were among those who received the first doses of the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine administered on Tuesday, with management immediately hailing it as a milestone event which will offer protection for staff and patients who come into contact with the deadly virus.

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