17 h. ago Works to begin at Nun's Island for €4.3m University of Galway UrbanLab project

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Construction works are beginning at Nun’s Island as part of a 4.3 million euro UrbanLab project at University of Galway. It’ll involve the transformation of an old mill building into a dedicated and flagship community and research space for the university. The historic property at Nun’s Island […] The post Works to begin at Nun's Island for €4.3m University of Galway UrbanLab project appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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18 h. ago Works begin at Nun's Island for €4.3m University of Galway UrbanLab project

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Construction works are beginning at Nun’s Island as part of a 4.3 million euro UrbanLab project at University of Galway. It’ll involve the transformation of an old mill building into a dedicated and flagship community and research space for the university. The historic property at Nun’s Island […] The post Works begin at Nun's Island for €4.3m University of Galway UrbanLab project appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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18 h. ago Donation to Maternity Bereavement Services at University Hospital Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A cheque for just under 20,000 euro has been presented to the Maternity Bereavement Services at University Hospital Galway The Murphy family from Tuam, who used the service, organised a Race Night fundraiser in March Laura gave birth to twins Sophie and Rían in UHG in February […] The post Donation to Maternity Bereavement Services at University Hospital Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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32 h. ago Trump says second meeting with both Zelensky and Putin has 'very good chance' of happening

The US President said the meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday will be “setting the table for the second meeting”.

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39 h. ago University of Galway says 'bilingual status' is key priority as Sinn Féin seeks meeting with new President

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The University of Galway says its bilingual status is a key priority, and the role of President has responsibility to promote the Irish language. It comes after Sinn Féin spokesperson for An Ghaeilge, TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh requested a meeting with the new President of the university. […] The post University of Galway says 'bilingual status' is key priority as Sinn Féin seeks meeting with new President appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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42 h. ago Sinn Féin seeks meeting with new University of Galway President to discuss Irish language

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Sinn Féin TD is seeking an urgent meeting with the new President of the University of Galway over the role of the Irish language. The party’s spokesperson for Gaeilge, Aengus Ó Snodaigh has written to Professor David J Burn and the Údarás na hOllscoile Chairperson Máire […] The post Sinn Féin seeks meeting with new University of Galway President to discuss Irish language appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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42 h. ago North Korean and Russian leaders in call to reaffirm alignment over Ukraine

The phone call came ahead of Russian president Vladimir Putin’s planned meeting with US president Donald Trump in Alaska.

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60 h. ago Student speaks out after 2 fraud accommodation offers in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A University of Galway PhD student is speaking out after falling victim to two fraud accommodation offers this summer. Gardaí are reporting a rising number of rental scams being targeted at students ahead of the upcoming academic year. They say signs to look out for include foreign […] The post Student speaks out after 2 fraud accommodation offers in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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60 h. ago Galway study finds Ireland's proposed climate targets risk locking in global hunger

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A University of Galway study claims Ireland’s proposed climate targets risk locking in global hunger. The study, published in the journal Environmental Research Letters, was done in partnership with the University of Melbourne, University College Cork and Climate Resource. It found that Ireland’s proposed climate targets protect […] The post Galway study finds Ireland's proposed climate targets risk locking in global hunger appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Ireland will push again for EU to suspend trade deal with Israel over international law breach

The Tanaiste said the European Commission must come forward with “concrete actions” that Europe can take to increase the pressure on Israel to change course.

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3 d. ago Trump to consult with European leaders before Putin summit, says Germany

Ukraine fears being sidelined from talks on country’s future when US and Russian presidents meet on Friday

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3 d. ago Student accommodation: UCD has the most expensive campus room at €11,888

Campus accommodation costs up to €11,888 at UCD while cheapest in State is at Galway University

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5 d. ago Ukrainians will not give their land to occupiers, says Zelenskiy after Trump comments

Ukrainian president’s comments come after Trump-Putin meeting confirmed for next week

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6 d. ago Donald Trump confirms he will meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15th

Presidents of the United States and Russia to meet in person for first time since 2019

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7 d. ago University of Galway researchers shed light on rare ocean mixing in Arctic waters

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Researchers at University of Galway have shed light on rare ocean mixing in Arctic waters – and its role in climate change The team undertook an expedition to the Greenland Sea, in the Marine Institute research vessel, the Celtic Explorer. The Air‐Sea Interaction Profiler (ASIP) undergoing tests […] The post University of Galway researchers shed light on rare ocean mixing in Arctic waters appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago Donald Trump could meet Vladimir Putin for Ukraine war talks ‘as soon as next week’

US president says special envoy Steve Witkoff made ‘great progress’ in meeting Putin at Kremlin on Wednesday

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8 d. ago Irish president meets Princess Royal at his official Dublin residence

Irish president meets Princess Royal at his official Dublin residence  Denbighshire Free Press

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8 d. ago President Higgins to meet Britain's Princess Anne at Áras an Uachtaráin

Anne last visited the Áras an Uachtaráin in 2004

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8 d. ago Man arrested and another taken to UHG after Ballybane assault

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A man in his 50s has been arrested in relation to an assault last evening in Ballybane. Another man in his 50s was taken to University Hospital Galway for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Gardaí responded to the incident that occurred at approximately 7:50 last evening in […] The post Man arrested and another taken to UHG after Ballybane assault appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago Galway cancer support group given Presidential welcome to Áras an Uachtaráin

Members of Row to Recovery Galway – a social rowing group for survivors of cancer – were honoured to meet President Michael D. Higgins and Sabina Higgins during a special visit to Áras an Uachtaráin recently. The President and his wife warmly welcomed the group, taking time to speak with each member, learn about their […] The post Galway cancer support group given Presidential welcome to Áras an Uachtaráin appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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