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There was a time when Galway was known primarily for its merchant trading, its traditional musical and creative community and its thriving fishing industry. But in recent decades, the City of Tribes has charted a new course, becoming an unexpected yet vibrant hub for tech innovation in Ireland's western seaboard.

In the early 1990s, Galway stood on the edge of an economic precipice. The closure of much of the Digital Equipment Corporation plant in 1993 sent shockwaves through the city. Digital had been more than just an employer—it was the beating heart of the local economy. Its closure threatened to rip the soul from a city that had become synonymous with innovation and tech progress. At the time, Galway’s future looked uncertain, even doomed. But history would prove otherwise.

There was a time when Galway was known primarily for its merchant trading, its traditional musical and creative community and its thriving fishing industry. But in recent decades, the City of Tribes has charted a new course, becoming an unexpected yet vibrant hub for tech innovation in Ireland’s western seaboard.

Digital former employees will reunite on Friday week (September 27) at the Ardilaun Hotel for a relaxed evening of BBQ, music, and conversation, starting at 6:30 PM. Limited tickets are still available for €35 and can only be purchased online through DigitalBBQ.eventbrite.ie

In May 1971, it was reported that US computer manufacturer, Digital Equipment Corporation (known here simply as DEC) had chosen Galway for its first hardware manufacturing base in Europe because of the availability of an English speaking workforce, a favourable tax policy, a local university, and the anticipated entry of Ireland into the EEC.

Policy-makers could really benefit from talking to children more. In a survey carried out at an event in June organised by the Galway National Park City initiative involving young people from 13 city primary schools, participants were asked what they loved most about Galway.

Former employees of electronic manufacturing operations such as Northern Telecom and Digital Equipment Corporation as well as those who worked or studied in information technology, telecommunications and the computer retail sector in Galway during the 1970s/1980s are requested to attend a gathering at the Insight Centre for Data Analytics of the Data Science Institute, NUI Galway in the Dangan Business Park at 8pm on Tuesday June 11.

Galway Technology Centre (GTC) and the Computer and Communications Museum of Ireland (CCMI) launched a new partnership, and a Made In Ireland exhibition, at the technology centre in Mervue on Friday. The exhibition is accompanied by the CCMI’s interactive, pop-up, retro gaming collection.

GMIT have announced that lecturers Celine Curtin, Department of Film & Documentary, and Maree’s Dr John Healy, Department of Computing and Applied Physics, are joint winners of this year’s GMIT President’s Award for Teaching Excellence.