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Monthly Archives: October, 2017

NUI Galway named University of the Year by Sunday Times

NUI Galway has been named University of the Year by the Sunday Times for the third time. The university outperformed 21 other third-level institution and...

Flu vaccine campaign launched ahead of flu season

A flu vaccine campaign was launched yesterday at University Hospital Galway. The promotional campaign marks the beginning of what is known as flu season, highlighting...

East Galway has the worst broadband speed in Ireland

Some local authorities are charging development charges for telecommunications infrastructure. Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten discussed plans for broadband today in...

False Widow spiders are coming to a bath near you

Three people in Ireland have been bitten by these fast-breeding creatures and NUI Galway's researchers have investigated their bites. The first true case of a...

Galway lad is cycling to southern France for mental health charity

Cycling 1,800km is impressive. Galway lad Reece McWalter is well on his way to completing a 1,800 km cycle from Galway to Nice, all in the...

Fifty kegs of beer stolen at a Craughwell bar

50 kegs can contain up to 5,000 pints. Gardaí are investigating the theft of 50 kegs of beer from a bar in Croughwell. The robbery took...

Company based in Newcastle sold to New Jersey firm

Blue Tree Systems, a company based in Newcastle, Galway, has been bought by Orbcomm. Blue Tree Systems is a global leader in enterprise fleet management...

Galway’s vibrant nightlife receives prestigious award

We don't need a flag to tell us about Galway's nightlife, but we'll take one anyway. The city has once again won the prestigious Purple...

39% rise in children homeless across Galway

Dr Geoffrey Shannon, Special Rapporteur on Child Protection, is in Galway today to speak at the launch of COPE Galway’s 2016 Annual Report. COPE Galway today...

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