17 h. ago Fire fighting robots, touch screen water hoses and giant sanitiser on display at Fire Chiefs conference in Salthill

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Fire fighting robots, touch screen water hoses and a giant sanitiser are all on display at the Fire Chiefs Association conference in the Salthill Hotel Companies from Ireland, the United Kingdom and the US have travelled to Galway to showcase the ‘future of fire-fighting equipment’ FYI Galway […] The post Fire fighting robots, touch screen water hoses and giant sanitiser on display at Fire Chiefs conference in Salthill appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

27 h. ago Expert witness from Grenfell Tower Inquiry to address Salthill conference

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 400 delegates and 150 exhibitors are gathering in the Salthill Hotel this morning for the two-day Chief Fire Officers Association conference Hosted by Galway Fire and Rescue Service, the theme is ‘Delivering a Modern Fire Service, the Future is Here and Now.’ The lineup features an expert […] The post Expert witness from Grenfell Tower Inquiry to address Salthill conference appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Science

65 h. ago Salthill to host fire fighting technology exhibition and national conference

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Irish Chief Fire Officers Association is set to host its annual conference in Salthill later this week The conference and fire technology exhibition will host hundreds of fire officers, industry experts and government officials Topics that will be discussed include the risks associated with Lithium-Ion batteries […] The post Salthill to host fire fighting technology exhibition and national conference appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 d. ago ‘They need bigger reservoirs’: Hosepipe ban in Kells sparks call for improved infrastructure

Co Meath town facing six-week ban on using hosepipes to water plants, fill paddling pools or wash cars due to dry conditions

Politics

1 week ago Salthill education conference hears performance from children with additional needs

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Today’s Fórsa Education Division conference in Salthill kicked off with a powerful and unique performance Prior to the arrival of Education Minister Helen McEntee, 20 children with additional needs sang a song for the trade union members FYI Galway reporter Chloe Nolan talked to school secretaries, caretakers […] The post Salthill education conference hears performance from children with additional needs appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Society

1 week ago Salthill conference demands better conditions for school secretaries and caretakers

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Today’s Fórsa conference in Salthill has demanded better conditions for school secretaries and caretakers. Education Minister Helen McEntee has addressed the event this morning, during which she announced a redeployment scheme for Special Needs Assistants. There were also motions on the ongoing campaign to secure pension provision […] The post Salthill conference demands better conditions for school secretaries and caretakers appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 w. ago Education Minister addressing Salthill conference this morning

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Education Minister Helen McEnee will address an event in Salthill later this morning. It’s the annual Fórsa Education Division Conference, which is taking place at the Galway Bay Hotel. It comes just days after Minister McEntee was greeted at the INTO conference by a protest on the […] The post Education Minister addressing Salthill conference this morning appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 w. ago Education Minister Helen McEntee to address Salthill conference

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Education Minister Helen McEntee will address an event in Salthill next week. (24/4) It’s the annual Fórsa Education Division Conference, taking place at the Galway Bay Hotel over three days. The conference runs from Wednesday week until Friday – and it’ll feature debates, expert panel discussions and […] The post Education Minister Helen McEntee to address Salthill conference appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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