4 h. ago Work on new pedestrian crossing at Salmon Weir Bridge to begin tomorrow

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Work to install a new pedestrian crossing at the Salmon Weir Bridge will begin tomorrow. The project will entail the construction of a temporary crossing across the R863 University Road at Galway Cathedral and will connect the footway on University Road near Fisheries Field to Droichead an […] The post Work on new pedestrian crossing at Salmon Weir Bridge to begin tomorrow appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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57 h. ago Two patients still living in hospitals — a year after discharge

Two patients have lived in Galway University Hospitals for more than a year after they were clinically discharged by doctors. A dozen patients at GUH (which includes Merlin Park and University Hospital Galway), remained in beds in the two local public hospitals for more than two months after they were deemed fit and healthy to […] The post Two patients still living in hospitals — a year after discharge appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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69 h. ago €1.4m to support advanced breast cancer research at University of Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Funding of €1.4m has been announced to allow scientists at University of Galway to continue advanced research into breast cancer. The research is funded by the National Breast Cancer Research institute and Research Ireland. This research is being carried out under the umbrella of Precision Oncology Ireland […] The post €1.4m to support advanced breast cancer research at University of Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago University of Galway teams with global engineering company Trane Technologies

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University of Galway has launched a new research partnership with leading global engineering company Trane Technologies. The three-year collaboration will focus on the development of sustainable tech for the heating, ventillation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry. Trane Technologies has been in the sector for more than 40 […] The post University of Galway teams with global engineering company Trane Technologies appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago TCU Goes Global: Horned Frogs to Play in Dublin, Welcome World Cup Teams to Dallas

TCU Goes Global: Horned Frogs to Play in Dublin, Welcome World Cup Teams to Dallas-Fort Worth  Texas Christian University

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4 d. ago Two Galway students have won top undergraduate prizes for Maths

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two Galway students have won top undergraduate prizes for their excellence in maths. Trinity College Dublin student Ronan Zal/etel from Glenanail and University of Galway student Ihor Skoro/boga/tko from Oughterard are among the nine winners of the Hamilton prize. Top mathematical students in their final year of […] The post Two Galway students have won top undergraduate prizes for Maths appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago ATU Galway Graduate wins Student Engineer of the Year Award for renewable energy storage system

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM An energy storage system developed by an Atlantic Technological University Galway graduate has been awarded the Siemens Innovative Student Engineer of the Year Award 2025 by Engineers Ireland. James Swift, a graduate of Energy Engineering at ATU Galway, received the award for developing a prototype hydrogen-based energy […] The post ATU Galway Graduate wins Student Engineer of the Year Award for renewable energy storage system appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 d. ago Michael D Higgins hosts final tea party at the Áras as Misneach prepares for new home

Guests include scientists from University of Galway who earlier this year helped discover a new planet

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1 week ago University Hospital Galway under pressure with high attendances in the Emergency Department

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University Hospital Galway is under pressure today with high attendances in the Emergency Department The hospital is advising of long wait times in the ED which has been extremely busy over the past few days Further high attendances are expected over the bank holiday weekend. Due to […] The post University Hospital Galway under pressure with high attendances in the Emergency Department appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Campus Anti Genocide protestors storm their way into University of Galway's Quad building

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Protestors at the University of Galway banging drums and chanting loudly have stormed their way into the Quad building The Campus Anti Genocide coalition is calling on the new University President to cease collaboration with Israeli IT company Technion. The rally involving about 70 people has been […] The post Campus Anti Genocide protestors storm their way into University of Galway's Quad building appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Young disabled people to lead University of Galway study on care and support

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A group of young disabled people is to lead a University of Galway study on care and support. The research team will work alongside young people aged 18 to 24, who have disabilities, to gather their lived experiences of care and support. The findings will be analysed […] The post Young disabled people to lead University of Galway study on care and support appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Search to intensify tomorrow morning for missing University of Galway student

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The search is to intensify tomorrow morning for missing University of Galway student Conor Harrington. The 20-year-old has been missing since last Wednesday and significant air, land and sea searches have been taking place Crews will gather in Renville in Oranmore tomorrow morning to continue the search […] The post Search to intensify tomorrow morning for missing University of Galway student appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago ‘Critical’ breaches of regulations at mental health centres in Galway and Wexford

University Hospital Galway unit ‘did not show due regard to ‘safety and wellbeing’

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2 w. ago Galway study finds link between early menopause and increased risk of dementia

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Galway-led study has found that entering menopause at an earlier age is associated with an increased risk of dementia. A team of researchers from University of Galway and Boston University carried out the study with over 1,300 women. The research, published in the Journal for Alzheimer’s […] The post Galway study finds link between early menopause and increased risk of dementia appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago University of Galway Students Union announces charity partners

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University of Galway Students’ Union has announced its charity partners for ts fundraising events Galway Rape Crisis Centre and GOAL will be the charity partners for the year. This will help Galway Rape Crisis Centre with counselling and reducing the waiting list for its crisis clients. For […] The post University of Galway Students Union announces charity partners appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago University of Galway Student led projects win awards at ENLIGHT European University Alliance

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two student-led projects at the University of Galway have won top prizes for sustainability and diversity and inclusion as part of the ENLIGHT European University Alliance. The awards were announced at this year’s ENLIGHT Teaching and Learning Conference in recognition of outstanding initiatives led by students that demonstrate […] The post University of Galway Student led projects win awards at ENLIGHT European University Alliance appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago ’24 In 24: Last Chef Standing’ Remade In Canada; ‘Traitors Ireland’ Exec Joins RTÉ Acquisitions Team; Romesh Ranganathan Fronts Prime Video Comedy Game Show – Global Briefs

’24 In 24: Last Chef Standing’ Remade In Canada; ‘Traitors Ireland’ Exec Joins RTÉ Acquisitions Team; Romesh Ranganathan Fronts Prime Video Comedy Game Show – Global Briefs  Yahoo News Canada

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3 w. ago ’24 In 24: Last Chef Standing’ Remade In Canada; ‘Traitors Ireland’ Exec Joins RTÉ Acquisitions Team; Romesh Ranganathan Fronts Prime Video Comedy Game Show; Ireland VFX – Global Briefs

’24 In 24: Last Chef Standing’ Remade In Canada; ‘Traitors Ireland’ Exec Joins RTÉ Acquisitions Team; Romesh Ranganathan Fronts Prime Video Comedy Game Show; Ireland VFX – Global Briefs  Deadline

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3 w. ago Tuam pilot scheme to teach schoolkids crucial coding and AI skills

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A pilot scheme has been launched in Tuam – to equip schoolkids and teachers with crucial coding and AI skills. The initiative will be rolled out at Trinity Primary School and is led by the School of Education at University of Galway, supported by Google. It hopes […] The post Tuam pilot scheme to teach schoolkids crucial coding and AI skills appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Galway library service and university collaborate on free tax support for vulnerable groups

Lone parents and survivors of domestic violence in Galway are to receive free, confidential help with their tax affairs under a pioneering new initiative launched this week. The programme, called ‘Enabling Tax Literacy and Empowerment: Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities’, is the first public tax education partnership of its kind in Ireland. It is being […] The post Galway library service and university collaborate on free tax support for vulnerable groups appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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