22 h. ago Students from five Galway schools compete at Young Environmentalist Awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Students from five County Galway schools will compete at tomorrow’s Young Environmentalist Awards. They will showcase their shortlisted eco-projects to a crowd of over 1,000 young environmentalists the Dublin Royal Convention Centre. Scoil Náisiúnta Shéamais Naofa, Bearna is using their project ‘Bealach Beo Bhearna’ to highlight the […] The post Students from five Galway schools compete at Young Environmentalist Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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31 h. ago Gort Community School students campaign for safer cycling conditions

Students from Gort Community School have launched a campaign for a safer cycling route along their route to school – because they say that the current dangerous conditions are preventing them from pedalling to class. Specifically they want to see safety measures on the Ennis Road and the Galway Road to protect students and local […] The post Gort Community School students campaign for safer cycling conditions appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago Trio of Galway secondary school students gear up for National Student Enterprise Finals

A trio of teenage entrepreneurs will attempt to do their county proud when they represent Galway at this year’s Student Enterprise Programme National Final next Thursday, May 8, in Mullingar. Katelyn Hyland from Holy Rosary College, Mountbellew, and Niamh Ryan and Aoife Cleary from High Cross College in Tuam emerged as winners in the Senior […] The post Trio of Galway secondary school students gear up for National Student Enterprise Finals appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 d. ago Trolley figures low in Galway's public hospitals ahead of bank holiday

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Trolley figures are relatively low in Galway’s public hospitals ahead of the bank holiday weekend. There are thirteen patients waiting for a bed at University Hospital Galway – down from 45 at the start of the week. Meanwhile, there are no patients on trolleys at Portiuncula Hospital […] The post Trolley figures low in Galway's public hospitals ahead of bank holiday appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago Gort students express frustration over unsafe cycling conditions

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Students from Gort Community School are expressing their frustration over unsafe cycling conditions The students are leading a campaign for a cycle lane on the R458, continuing the Labane cycle lane all the way to Lough Cutra National School Despite reductions in speed limits the blind bends […] The post Gort students express frustration over unsafe cycling conditions appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago Oranmore couple settle action against HSE over death of their baby girl at UHG

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University Hospital Galway has apologised for shortcomings in care provided during the delivery of a baby girl who died one hour after her birth. Ailbhe Gilligan’s parents, Anna and Gerard Gilligan, of Oranmore sued the Health Service Executive over her death on October 27th, 2020. The family’s […] The post Oranmore couple settle action against HSE over death of their baby girl at UHG appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago School community out in force for ‘living tribute’ as stalwart celebrates 70th birthday

Craughwell National School recently opened its doors for a heart-warming celebration in honour of a beloved figure in the school’s history. Former principal and current chairperson of the Board of Management, Pat Kelly, was welcomed back to the school to mark a significant personal milestone – his 70th birthday. Staff, students, and members of the […] The post School community out in force for ‘living tribute’ as stalwart celebrates 70th birthday appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Dublin City Schools kicks off high school redistricting. What students, parents can expect

Dublin City Schools kicks off high school redistricting. What students, parents can expect  The Columbus Dispatch

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1 week ago School pays tribute to 'kind' Leaving Cert student who died after car entered river in Co Tipperary

The 18-year-old was fatally injured in the incident, which occurred at Kilmoyler in Cahir.

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1 week ago Boy (15) who killed one and injured three in French high school stabbing sent email to students

BFM and other media reported that the suspected attacker, using his email account, had emailed a document to all students in the school in which he painted a bleak picture of society.

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1 week ago French high school student kills one, injures three in Nantes stabbing attack

The student, aged 15, was overpowered by teachers before police arrived.

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2 w. ago Government urged to act as survey shows teachers want schools to be more secular

Just 4 per cent of teachers think preparing students for sacraments should be the responsibility of primary schools.

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2 w. ago UG research highlights 'lucky narrow' escape from severe flooding during Storm Éowyn

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University of Galway research has highlighted that many areas ‘narrowly’ escaped severe flooding during Storm Éowyn. Its extensive data shows that tens of thousands of people avoided tidal inundation and threats to cities due to lucky timing. The worst of the storm surge coincided with a low […] The post UG research highlights 'lucky narrow' escape from severe flooding during Storm Éowyn appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Changes made to Junior Cycle grade bands to be applied to upcoming exams

The top four grade bands will now be evenly distributed in bands of fifteen percentage points, resulting in a change to grades.

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2 w. ago ‘Incredibly lucky’: Low tides meant many areas avoided flooding and inundation during Storm Éowyn

University of Galway research team reveal thousands living in western coastal areas narrowly avoided devastating flooding

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2 w. ago More students to get higher Junior Cycle grades under reforms

Move follows criticism from students and teachers over ‘harsh’ scoring system

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2 w. ago Thousands living in coastal areas ‘narrowly’ avoided devastating flooding during Storm Éowyn, research finds

University of Galway research team reveal thousands living in western coastal areas narrowly avoided devastating flooding

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2 w. ago Galway hosts Ireland’s first ever schools’ Rubik’s Cube contest

Teams from Galway City and Claregalway squared up against each other as the city played host to Ireland’s first ever schools’ Rubik’s Cube competition. Galway Community College teamed up with Atlantic Technological University, Galway City Partnership and the GRETB to host the competition. The school started a Rubik’s Cube Club in September with four students […] The post Galway hosts Ireland’s first ever schools’ Rubik’s Cube contest appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Culture

2 w. ago UG researchers secure places on prestigious European doctoral network

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Four researchers from the University of Galway have secured places on a prestigious European doctoral network The network provides researchers with training to make them more creative, entrepreneurial and innovative Researcher in Biomedical Engineering, Dr William Ronan is leading the research project ‘Advanced Nickel – Titanium Alloys […] The post UG researchers secure places on prestigious European doctoral network 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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