Drone delivers insulin to the Aran Islands in world first
In a world first achievement of it's kind, insulin was delivered to the Aran Islands by drone thanks to a team led by researchers from NUIG.
The dron ...
Mining in Connemara “extraordinarily difficult to justify” says Kyne
Any application for mining in Connemara would be "extraordinarily difficult to justify considering environmental and infrastructure constraints Seán K ...
Bus Eireann ending 5% discount for online booking onmost services
As of today, people who purchase their bus ticket online will no longer receive a 5% discount for any Bus Eireann commuter, rural and local services.
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Salthill post office being moved to local Centra
The local post office in Salthill is going to be relocated to a nearby Centra store according to plans submitted to the city council.
O'Connors Centr ...
Local vets issue poison warning after sudden dog deaths
Local vets are issuing a warning for pet owners to beware of poison after four dogs died suddenly in the Corcullen area over the weekend.
The Barna a ...
Jail time for “openly dealing drugs” at the bus station
A man was sentenced to ten months in prison at Galway District Court this week for "openly dealing drugs" at the city Coach Station and other charges. ...
More time sought to build 117 homes in Ballinasloe
More time is being sough to complete Phase 1 of a housing development in Ballinasloe that will ultimately have 73 houses and 44 apartments.
Curlew Co ...
Livestock monitoring drone by GMIT student shortlisted for prestigious award
Work smarter, not harder, is a maxim that's endured for years, and one GMIT student will show how to do just that with a livestock monitoring drone at ...
Plans to restore abandoned quarry to agricultural land
Permission is being sought to fill in a disused quarry near Athenry so that the land can be restored to agricultural use.
A planning application has ...
Galway City adopts climate change adaptation strategy
Galway City Council has officially adopted a Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for the period from 2019 to 2024.
The strategy to prepare for the eff ...
Glenamaddy street closing for two weeks tomorrow
A street in Glenamaddy will be closing for two weeks from Monday in order to allow roadworks to take place in town.
Galway County Council has made an ...
Over 500 attend medical festival to re-inspire doctors
Over 500 doctors and health care professionals attended a medical festival at NUIG this week aimed at reawakening their passion for medicine.
The old ...
Over 1,000 march in Oughterard against Direct Provision Centre
A protest march in Oughterard today against the establishment of a Direct Provision centre in the town was attended by roughly 1,000 people.
People m ...