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 drone flew a two part mission, del ...
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 Kyne has said.
The Minister of ...
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.
Bus Eireann has said that cus ...
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 Centra at 220 Upper Salthill road a ...
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 and Moycullen Veterinary Clinic ...
Two Galway businesses win big at Georgina Campbell Food & Hospitality awards
Two Galway businesses were honoured with top prizes at the 2020 Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awards, and several more came highly commended.
The winners of the 2 ...
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.
Thomas Gibbons (28), residen ...
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 Construction is seeking an exten ...
Marathon mountain climb raises funds for Galway Simon
One man raised over €3,000 for the Galway Simon Community in its fight against homelessness by climbing 32 peaks in Ireland just a teeny tiny bit over a month.
Paul McManus, Balli ...
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 the National Ploughing Champi ...