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

2 h. ago Ireland’s housing crisis: Why is there such a shortage of homes to buy and rent here?

As ordinary people continue to bear the brunt of the State’s dire housing shortage, we examine the reasons for the crisis and look at possible solutions

Events

9 h. ago Cork blitz Galway to reach hurling league final as Tipperary defeat Clare

Cork will play Tipperary in the Division 1A final.

Sport

11 h. ago Kim Kardashian removes daughter from Kanye West's home after Tate brothers visit

Kim Kardashian removed her daughter North from her ex-husband Kanye West's home after learning about a visit from the Tate brothers

Politics

13 h. ago King Charles, Queen Camilla prepare to return home from Northern Ireland

King Charles, Queen Camilla prepare to return home from Northern Ireland  Daily Jang

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

23 h. ago Ireland’s top chefs reveal their favourite restaurants at home and abroad

Ireland’s top chefs reveal their favourite restaurants at home and abroad  The Times

Politics

24 h. ago The next team that Dessie built: Dublin manage the transition once more

The next team that Dessie built: Dublin manage the transition once more  The42

Politics

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

26 h. ago A mummy’s tale from Cork to Cairo: ‘It’s like the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. His body represents us all’

A new book by the artist Dorothy Cross tells the remarkable story of Cecil, UCC’s Egyptian mummy, and his return home

Events

35 h. ago Five Changes for Galway Ahead of National Camogie League Clash with Dublin

Five Changes for Galway Ahead of National Camogie League Clash with Dublin  Galway Bay FM

Politics

36 h. ago 'Most lethal aircraft ever built': Trump awards contract for new secretive fighter jet to Boeing

Trump lauded the new fighter jet today, describing its design as ‘something nobody has ever seen before’.

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

41 h. ago Donegal woman who was believed to be Ireland's oldest person has died aged 109

Ruby Druce passed away peacefully yesterday evening at her niece Carmel’s home in Castlefinn.

Events