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Maigh Cuilinn artist to represent Ireland in landmark UN Exhibition
Maigh Cuilinn artist Padraic Reaney will have his work showcased at a landmark international exhibition in the United Nations Headquarters, New York, this December, as part of a global celebration marking the organisation’s 80th anniversary.
Military multitasking
Commandant Áine Gilmore is the logistics manager of Camp Shamrock. She is the highest ranked female soldier currently deployed to the Lebanese base, and one of the most senior Galwegians on site.
Tense time for Galway unit as return from Lebanon nears
These detection arrays are part of Israel’s Iron Dome anti-projectile defence system against bombardment by Hezbollah and its affiliates. The missile system is designed to destroy incoming rockets and heavy artillery.
Heading out to visit ‘the lads’
UNIFIL, the United Nations’ Interim Force in Lebanon, will finish next year, after the US vetoed its renewal in August.
University of Galway to host largest-ever Autumn open days
University of Galway is hosting its largest Autumn open days to date with a two-day on-campus event taking place on Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4.
Galway County Council accused of ‘blatant subversion of democracy’ by peace groups
Peace groups throughout County Galway have labelled as “undemocratic” the actions of the Corporate Policy Group (CPG) of Galway County Council.
New Traveller accommodation programmes are set to fail another generation, says GTM
As part of the #TravellerHomesNow campaign, the Galway Traveller Movement (GTM) has published two reports that are critical analyses examining how the recently adopted Traveller Accommodation Programmes (TAPs) for Galway City and County Councils are set to perpetuate systemic human rights violations, continuing a cycle of exclusion and inequality for the Traveller community.
Lebanon and Galway forever linked
Last week’s decision by the United Nations’ Security Council to wind down the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon by late 2026 signals the end of a long association between the Irish Defence Forces and the United Nations’ Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mission.
Hildegarde swerves neutrality protest
Éirígí For a New Republic has postered Galway city with its plans to picket the Galway West TD’s office in Woodquay this weekend, as a protest against what its members see as the Government’s attempt to dilute Ireland’s so-called military neutrality.
University of Galway and Ethiopian Public Health Institute join forces to develop sustainable and healthy food systems
The University of Galway and Ethiopian Public Health Institute have partnered to conduct research and innovation activities to enable transitions to more sustainable, healthy and affordable diets in Addis Ababa city regions.
