Search Results for 'Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment'

New research led by University of Galway has found that when burning “low smoke” manufactured fuels release tiny ultrafine particles that are potentially more harmful to human health.

Galway City Council has been selected by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment as an SDG Champion for the 2025-2027 programme.

A Galway educator who turned storm damage into a powerful climate-education project has been recognised at An Taisce’s annual Climate Ambassador Awards. Kay Synott, based at GRETB Moycullen, was among 10 people honoured during the ceremony held on November 22, in Dublin’s historic Tailors’ Hall, the same venue where President Catherine Connolly recently delivered a call for climate justice.

Is your shed overflowing with leftover paint cans? Are old chemical sprays and containers lurking under your sink? Don’t let these hazardous items pose a risk to your family or the environment any longer. Help has arrived for county Galway residents.

The Warm Home Hub is back to help local households cut down on their bills and make their homes warmer, more energy-efficient, and more comfortable. Based in Westside, the Hub is running free events across Galway city until December, offering practical advice on how to upgrade your home and access grants. Some of these grants can even cover the full cost of the work. The service is independent and completely free of charge.