2 h. ago Budding engineers and scientists get taste of the ocean’s energy potential

Up to 800 budding engineers and scientists representing 32 schools across the county marked Engineers Week by exploring the power of the ocean. They joined in an online event, hosted by Galway Education Centre, to launch “Renewable Ocean Energy – The Power of the Future”, the Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme’s new educational resource. Director […] The post Budding engineers and scientists get taste of the ocean’s energy potential appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Science

2 h. ago Galwegian tackles series of half marathons to support young people with cancer

A Galway runner is taking on six half marathons in six European cities this year to raise funds for a children’s and young people’s cancer charity. Mountbellew native John Connolly is running the SuperHalfs Challenge – a series of six half marathons that takes in races in Lisbon, Prague, Berlin, Copenhagen, Cardiff and Valencia – […] The post Galwegian tackles series of half marathons to support young people with cancer appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 h. ago University mentor programme allows students to pass on passion for reading to next generation

By Tom O’Connell Already a semester into an MA in English at the turn of the New Year – and after nearly five years in third-level education – I somehow found myself getting ready for my first day of school. And I’ll admit it was more nerve-wracking than my actual first day of school, if […] The post University mentor programme allows students to pass on passion for reading to next generation appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

13 h. ago GAA President Jarlath Burns Officially Turns the Sod of Renville Sports Grounds

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Oranmore Maree GAA One Club was delighted to welcome President of the GAA Jarlath Burns and Patrick O’Donovan, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media as they officially turned the sod on the club’s Sports Centre of Excellence, Renville Sports Grounds. Their support for and […] The post GAA President Jarlath Burns Officially Turns the Sod of Renville Sports Grounds appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

20 h. ago Galway ticket wins €500,000 in last night's Euromillions Plus draw.

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Euromillions player from Galway has matched all numbers in last night’s Euromillions Plus draw. The winning ticket was a Quick Pick and was bought last Thursday in Concannon’s Daybreak in Ahascragh. The numbers for last night’s EuroMillions Plus draw were: 13, 14, 17, 26 and 32. […] The post Galway ticket wins €500,000 in last night's Euromillions Plus draw. appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Economics

26 h. ago Minister’s St Patrick’s Day visit paves the way for beef exports to Vietnam

Opening the Vietnamese market for Irish beef and further cooperation between the two countries were top of the agenda when Galway West TD and Minister of State Noel Grealish, TD, visited Vietnam this week as part of a programme to mark St Patrick’s Day. As part of his itinerary, Minister Grealish – who is Minister […] The post Minister’s St Patrick’s Day visit paves the way for beef exports to Vietnam appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

38 h. ago Ireland's first hub offering shared EVs established in Galway city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Ireland’s first hub to offer shared electric cars, e-bikes and e-cargo bikes has been established in Galway city. The eMobility eHub, opened at Westside Library Car Park today, allows people to rent out their choice of transport. Three more will be opened in Dundrum, Letterkenny and Waterford […] The post Ireland's first hub offering shared EVs established in Galway city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

38 h. ago Galway venues and festival shortlisted for IMRO venue awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two Galway venues and a local festival have been shortlisted for this year’s IMRO venue awards. Monroes live venue in the Westend and The Quay’s on Quay Street have been shortlisted for the Connaght Live Venue of the year. The Galway International Arts Festival has also been […] The post Galway venues and festival shortlisted for IMRO venue awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

38 h. ago Irish language poetry book featuring work from 155 local pupils launched

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM An Irish language poetry book – which features works by 155 Galway pupils – has been launched in Claregalway. The second edition of Féile Filíochta contains poems written As Gaeilge by children from five Gaelschools across the city and county. The pupils are from Naomh Breandan Eanach […] The post Irish language poetry book featuring work from 155 local pupils launched appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

40 h. ago Moot court and drama master class to feature at University of Galway open day

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Prospective students will get the chance to attend a moot court and a drama masterclass at tomorrow’s University of Galway open day. The Spring undergraduate day will offer four exhibition spaces and over 80 course talks, along with face-to face guidance from lecturers and students. There will […] The post Moot court and drama master class to feature at University of Galway open day appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

42 h. ago Tanaiste asked to tackle "absolute nonsense" from networks over Connemara outages

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Tánaiste has been asked to tackle the “absolute nonsense” coming from communications companies over ongoing outages in Connemara. Galway West Deputy Mairead Farrell told the Dáil eight weeks on from Storm Eowyn, many people in the region still have no broadband or telephone. And she claimed […] The post Tanaiste asked to tackle "absolute nonsense" from networks over Connemara outages appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

44 h. ago Status yellow rain warning for Galway and 9 other counties from 2 this afternoon

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A 24-hour Status Yellow rain warning has been issued for Galway and 9 other counties from 2 this afternoon It’ll impact Galway, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford and Munster from 2pm today, until 2pm tomorrow. Met Eireann is warning of heavy rain and a few thundery downpours, which may […] The post Status yellow rain warning for Galway and 9 other counties from 2 this afternoon appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

44 h. ago An Bord Pleanala approves upgrade and expansion of Woodquay Park

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM An Bord Pleanala has approved a project to upgrade and expand Woodquay Park in the city. The plan’s led by Galway City Council and aims to transform the space into a modern public park. It includes redesigned landscaping and seating areas, improved lighting, an events space, new […] The post An Bord Pleanala approves upgrade and expansion of Woodquay Park appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

46 h. ago Push to rename Western Distributor Road as active travel plans moving forward

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A city councillor is pushing for the Western Distributor Road in Knocknacarra to be renamed. It’s as active travel plans for the road are almost at planning stage, including new cycle lanes and new pedestrian crossings. At a meeting this week, Councillor Alan Curran said it’s an […] The post Push to rename Western Distributor Road as active travel plans moving forward appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

48 h. ago Survey asks if public would pay higher ticket price to see Palás cinema reopened

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A new survey is asking if the public would pay higher ticket prices to support the reopening of the Palás cinema. The city cinema closed in recent weeks due to what the private operator called “unsustainable” losses. It might seem a contradiction of sorts – asking people […] The post Survey asks if public would pay higher ticket price to see Palás cinema reopened appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Economics

48 h. ago Significant reduction in new homes being built in Galway so far this year

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There has been a significant reduction in the number of commencement notices for homes in Galway so far this year. Just one notice was issued in Galway city throughout January and February – compared to 120 this time last year. Meanwhile in the county, 51 commencement notices […] The post Significant reduction in new homes being built in Galway so far this year appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

62 h. ago Atlantic Technological University, Galway and the BIA Innovator Campus announces feasibility study for World Gastronomy Region designation

In an exciting step towards global recognition, Cáit Noone FIHI, Head of Galway International Hotel School at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is delighted to announce the launch of a comprehensive feasibility study aimed at investigating the possibility of the West/North West of Ireland seeking a  World Region of Gastronomy designation from the International Institute […] The post Atlantic Technological University, Galway and the BIA Innovator Campus announces feasibility study for World Gastronomy Region designation appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Technology

62 h. ago Carna builder to feature in first episode of TG4 construction programme

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Connemara builder is to feature tonight in the first episode of new construction programme “Na Builders” on TG4. In the episode, the crew heads to Carna to focus on Páraic Ó Cualáin of Jackie Folan Limited and his team getting ready for the day ahead. Páraic […] The post Carna builder to feature in first episode of TG4 construction programme appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

62 h. ago Work on new pedestrian crossing on Salmon Weir Bridge to begin in August

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Plans are advancing for a new pedestrian crossing on the Salmon Weir Bridge. It would be on the Cathedral side – and would facilitate people crossing to use the newer pedestrian and cyclist bridge. The newer bridge was opened in May 2023 – and it’s now by […] The post Work on new pedestrian crossing on Salmon Weir Bridge to begin in August appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

63 h. ago Loughrea Councillor requests urgent audit of disability access at HSE facilities

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Loughrea area councillor Declan Kelly has asked the HSE to carry out an urgent audit of the accessibility of its faciltiies across the country. The call was prompted by the recent installation of an automatic door at a relatively new Primary Care Centre in Loughrea. The Independent […] The post Loughrea Councillor requests urgent audit of disability access at HSE facilities appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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