13 h. ago Age and Opportunity groups in Galway get funding for physical activity

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 79 Age and Opportunity groups in Galway are to receive grants to fund physical activity for older people The groups will share just over 23 thousand euro to support diverse activities such as pickleball, kurling, tai chi and aqua aerobics The Scheme is a combined initiative from […] The post Age and Opportunity groups in Galway get funding for physical activity appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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55 h. ago Expressway is proud to partner with Age & Opportunity’s Bealtaine Festival 2025

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3 d. ago Council to seek TII funding to begin design of Galway City Ring Road ahead of approval

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council is to seek funding from TII to get started on a design for the Galway City Ring Road ahead of its approval. An Bord Pleanála is expected to make a decision on the project by the end of this year, according to Director of […] The post Council to seek TII funding to begin design of Galway City Ring Road ahead of approval appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago Charities confirmed for Galway Cathaoirleach Charity Ball in June

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The local charities to benefit from this year’s County Galway Cathaoirleach Charity Ball have been confirmed. Funds will be raised through the event for Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit and Hand in Hand Children’s Cancer Charity. The ball will take place in the Raheen Woods Hotel in […] The post Charities confirmed for Galway Cathaoirleach Charity Ball in June appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 d. ago Homeless Athenry hockey players launch fundraiser for their potential new pitch

An Athenry-based hockey club has appealed to the people of Galway to back their efforts to develop a new home pitch for the club. Athenry Swans Hockey Club has used the facilities of Athenry Soccer Club in Moanbaun since its inception in 2021. However, with the upcoming resurfacing of the soccer astro pitch, the new […] The post Homeless Athenry hockey players launch fundraiser for their potential new pitch appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Bon Secours Hospital Galway Staff To Take To The Streets For Charity Bed Push In Aid Of Little Blue Heroes

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The dedicated staff of Bon Secours Hospital Galway are gearing up for a unique and heartfelt fundraiser on Saturday, 31st May 2025, as they embark on a Charity Bed Push across Galway city and county in aid of the Little Blue Heroes Foundation. The event, which begins […] The post Bon Secours Hospital Galway Staff To Take To The Streets For Charity Bed Push In Aid Of Little Blue Heroes appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Digital Games Portfolio funding to strengthen Galway as centre of Irish games industry

Galway has been strengthened as a central hub for innovation in Ireland’s games industry – and taken a major step forward in the process – with the launch of the new Digital Games Portfolio funding strategy. Funding of €500,000 in support of the Irish game development industry was announced at the FÍS Games Summit 2025, […] The post Digital Games Portfolio funding to strengthen Galway as centre of Irish games industry appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Galway charity hosts Wellbeing Experience to raise funds for vital work

Galway Simon Community is hosting a Wellbeing Experience on Sunday, May 11, in the Clayton Hotel – helping participants to find inner calm while helping some of the west’s most marginalized at the same time. Taking place from 10am to 2pm, this half-day event promises to provide participants with both a relaxing and interactive wellness […] The post Galway charity hosts Wellbeing Experience to raise funds for vital work appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Substantial funding for two pivotal research projects by ATU lecturers

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two ATU lecturers have claimed national funding to advance research on environmental and societal projects Dr Amaya Vega is working with Dr Myra Lydon of University of Galway on a project that focuses on the management of bridges in rural communities Dr Niall Maloney is collaborating with […] The post Substantial funding for two pivotal research projects by ATU lecturers appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Galway gaming development industry strengthened by €500,000 funding

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Funding of €500,000 in support of the Irish game development industry has been announced at the FÍS Games Summit in Galway. The money will be used towards a number of initiatives launched by Screen Ireland’s Digital Games Portfolio. It will be managed by Galway-based screen talent development […] The post Galway gaming development industry strengthened by €500,000 funding appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago €17m for 2 innovative cancer and neonatal treatments with strong Galway involvement

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two innovative cancer and neonatal treatments with strong Galway involvement have been awarded 17 million euro in state funding Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke said the technology will provide life-changing solutions for patients undergoing cancer treatment and for parents where the safety and well-being of their unborn […] The post €17m for 2 innovative cancer and neonatal treatments with strong Galway involvement appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Almost €90m for Galway projects under HSE Capital Plan for 2025

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Almost €90m in funding has been allocated to Galway projects under the HSE Capital Plan for 2025. The lions share of that – around €60m – will go towards ongoing capital works at Merlin Park. They include a new surgical hub, which will take pressure off UHG, […] The post Almost €90m for Galway projects under HSE Capital Plan for 2025 appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago Funding awarded for repair of former Oughterard railway station

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Funding has been awarded to repair and protect the former railway station in Oughterard. €130,000 will go towards the repair of the roof, windows and rainwater goods of the station, which dates back to the nineteenth century. The grant is part of this year’s Historic Structures Fund, […] The post Funding awarded for repair of former Oughterard railway station appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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