“DON’T MAKE UNNECESSARY RENT INCREASES” – Galway students protest rent hike

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May 8, 2018

sean canney resigns as cheif whip galway daily

Sean Canney TD has confirmed that he is to resign as Assistant Government Cheif Whip, just days after leaving the Independent Alliance.

The Galway East TD says that both decisions are based on principle rather than on position and stressed the importance of a stable government with so many pressing local and national issues.

Sean Canney took to Twitter this afternoon to explain his decision.

“Following my decision last Friday to leave the Independent Alliance, I am now confirming that I have informed the Taoiseach that I will be resigning my position as Assistant Government Chief Whip.

“This is my own personal decision. Both decisions have been based on principle, not position. The issue of the Assistant Government Chief Whip has become a distraction from my main priority, which has always been to serve the interests of the people of Galway East.

“I will continue to support the Government on budgetary and confidence issues.

“It is important that we maintain a stable Government, when we have so many pressing matters, nationally and locally,” said Sean Canney TD, in a series of Tweets this afternoon.

Health Minister slams ‘disgusting’ new anti-abortion posters

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May 8, 2018

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Minister for Health Simon Harris has criticised disgusting posters which appeared overnight which show his face in front of what appears to be an aborted foetus.

Minister Harris said: “They are very upsetting posters. They’re upsetting for my family. They’re upsetting for anyone who would have seen them today.

“They’re upsetting for any parent bringing their child out and about today, driving by the most horrific images.s that have been put on posters.”

He described the posters as ‘unethical’ and ‘wrong’.

The posters were put up around the Fine Gael TD’s office and have since been removed.

Today marks the final day for people to register to vote in the referendum which will take place in just over two weeks.

We’ve blurred the gory part of the multiple posters that have gone up around Simon Harris’s office – this is an escalation of something the people behind Save 8 have been involved in back to the 1990s, outside the GPO most Saturdays pic.twitter.com/Xv15mdivoJ

— Workers Solidarity (@WSMIreland) May 8, 2018

Thanks to those who contacted me about disgusting posters which have been put up across my constituency today. I saw them on way to work. Have too much important work to do to give this time but want you to know it only makes me all the more determined to work #togetherforyes

— Simon Harris TD (@SimonHarrisTD) May 8, 2018

Tuam health centre building to be used for Social Care HQ

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May 8, 2018

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An additional 12 HSE employees will be deployed to Tuam.

Sean Canney TD has confirmed that the existing health centre building in Tuam will be the headquarters for the Social Care Team for counties Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

The Independent TD, who left the Independent Alliance last week and today resigned as Assistant Cheif Whip for the government, was informed of the plans by the HSE.

“I welcome this development as it brings another service to Tuam and it means that an additional 12 HSE employees will be deployed to Tuam.

“The building was recently vacated by the HSE as they relocated the clinic staff to the new Primary Care Unit.

“This is positive as it means that the building will continue to be used by the HSE. It also means another 12 people will be employed in the town,” said the Galway East TD.

Crinniú á reachtáil go luath maidir le Plean Teanga, Bearna – Cnoc na Cathrach

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May 8, 2018

Beidh crinniú á reachtáil go luath maidir le Plean Teanga, Bearna – Cnoc na Cathrach.

Beidh an crinniú poiblí ar siúl ar an Máirt an 29ú lá de Mí na Bhealtaine i gColáiste na Coiribe at 7.30i.n, áit a mbeidh tae/caife, soláistí agus ceol ar fáil óna 7.15i.n. ar aghaidh.

Caithfear ríomhphoist a sheoladh chuig pobal@ptbc.ie más mian leat a bheith i láthair ar an oíche.

Bunaíodh grúpa idir an dá phobail i mí Iúil 2017 chun scagadh a dhéanamh ar bhealaí chun an Ghaeilge a chur in úsáid níos mó sa phobal.

Faoi láthair tá coiste Plean Teanga, Bearna – Cnoc na Cathrach (PTBC) ag fiosrú an bhfuil suim ag daoine an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn i mBearna agus i gCnoc na Cathrach.

Tá suirbhé ar líne acu gur féidir leat líonadh isteach nó is féidir leat do barúlacha, moltaí agus coincheapanna a sheoladh chuig an rúnaí ag pobal@ptbc.ie nó glaoch a chuir ar 089 6173978.

Le sin tá Údarás na Gaeltachta tar éis 44 baile fearainn i gcomharsanacht le Bearna-Cnoc na Cathrach a aithint chun críche plean teanga don Ghaeilge atá le forbairt ins na blianta beaga le teacht.

Beidh tú in ann na n-ainmneacha dos na baile fearainn ar fad a fheiscint go luath ar an suíomh www.ptbc.ie

Caithfear a bheith cinnte ríomhphoist a sheoladh go pobal@ptbc.ie más mian leat freastal ar an crinniú a bheas ar siúl ar an Máirt an 29ú lá de Mí na Bhealtaine.

Muintir Chonamara ag tnúth go mór le teacht Méara an Bhostúin

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May 8, 2018

Tá Muintir Chonamara ag tnúth go mór le teacht Méara an Bhostúin a bheas ann an deireadh seachtaine seo.

Beidh Marty Walsh, Méara an Bhostúin, atá gaol aige le Chonamara de bharr gur as Carna a athair agus Ros Muc a mháthair, i gConamara an deireadh seachtaine seo.

Beidh Walsh i gCarna ar dtús ar an Satharn áit a mbeidh sé ag oscailt An tIonad Cuimhneacháin Eisimircigh go hoifigiúl ag 2.i.n an 12ú lá de Mí na Bhealtaine.

Cois taobh le Marty Walsh ar an Satharn beidh an Aire Stáit ag Roinn na Gaelteachta agus an Phríomh-Aoire Rialtais, an Teachta Dála, Joe McHugh.

Tá Carna agus Cill Chiaráin lonnaithe ar an cósta atá i bhfad san iarthar do Chonamara. Cuimsíonn an dá limistéir seo an leithinis do Iorrais Aitheach – ‘An Leithinis Gaofar’.

Tá an ‘Leithinis Gaofar’ cáiliúl de bharr a gcuid traidisiún saibhir do cheol, amhránaíocht ‘sean-nós’, damhsa ‘sean-nós’, béaloidis, agus scéalaíocht. Is pobal é atá géartha leis an iascaireacht thar na céadta agus tá traidisiún léargasach ag tógail báideanna – Galway Hookers agus báideanna seolteoireacht san áireamh.

Ach áit fíor dheacair a bhí ann le maireachtaint bhí an talamh bocht agus bhí an bonneagar go dona, a d’fhág muintir na háite ag tuilleamh go neamh rialta. Ní raibh an dara rogha ag an chuid is mó dos na daoine ach dul ar eisimirce. Inseoidh an tIonad Cuimhneacháin Eisimircigh an scéal sin.

Théis an tIonad Cuimhneacháin Eisimircigh a oscailt go hoifigiúl i gCarna ar an Satharn, rachaidh Walsh go Cill Chiarán ar an Domhnaigh áit a mbeidh sé á nochtú pleaic ar son muintir na háite a d’imigh thar lear chun saol nua a dhéanamh dóibh féin.

Labhair Micheál Ó Cadhain, ó Tigh Chadhain, Cill Chiarán faoin áthas atá air an phobal ar fad fáilte a thabhairt do Marty Walsh ar an nDomhach.

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“Táimid ag tnúth go mór le cuairt Méara an Bhostúin a bheas ag teacht go Cill Chiarán ar 13ú lá de Mí na Bhealtaine, atá a mbeidh pleaic á nochtú aige ar son muintir na háite a d’imigh thar lear le saol nua a dhéanamh dóibh féin,” a dúirt Michéal.

“Tá brat na hÉireann crochta cheana féin againn in ómós dóibh sin atá imithe agus nár tháinig thar nais mar aon leo siúd atá imithe agus b’fhéidir nach dtiocfaidh siad thar nais.

“Cibé cén áit a bhfuil siad ar domhan tá a fhios acu go bhfuil brat na hÉireann ar nós íomhá agus ní ndéanfaidh siad dearmad ar sin agus iad imithe leo.

“Tiocfaidh an Méara go dtí lár Cill Chiarán agus beidh taispeántas ceol ag na ceoltóirí áitiúla – ceol traidisiúnta agus sean nós agus damhsa na sean nós.

“Beidh muintir na háite go léir bailithe agus théis an taispeántas ceol beidh siúlóid cuimhneacháin Daniel Ó Conaire ar siúl. Tosnóidh Marty Walsh an siúlóid 10k, agus beidís ag bailiú airgid i gcóir díbhibrileoir le haghaidh an cheantar.”

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Mar focal dheireadh labhair Micheál Ó Cadhain faoin dóchas atá aige agus muintir na háite nach mbeidh gá le daoine dul ar imirce a thuilleadh.

“Tá daoine atá imithe as an cheantar seo go dtógfainn siad an oidhreacht agus an cheol leo agus táimid ag iarraidh dul chun cinn a dhéanamh sa cheantar seo ag iarraidh greamú a dhéanamh ar an dífhostaíocht agus mar sin de sa cheantar ionas nach mbeidh aon imirce ann níos mó.”

Beidh Marty Walsh, Méara an Bhostúin, i gCarna ar dtús ar an Satharn an 12ú agus ansin beidh sé i gCill Chiaráin ar an Domhnach an 13ú.

GALWAY LGFA (Reaction) – “The Girls Performed Mighty Today” – PADRAIG KILCOMMINS

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May 8, 2018

Galway successfully retained their Connacht under 14 ladies football title on Monday (7th May) after beating Mayo 5-12 to 2-5 in Ballindine.

Sarah Duffy, Gillian McGrath, Molly Mulryan (2) and Eabha Ni Dhonncha got the goals that ensured the margin remained comfortable throughout despite Mayo getting second half majors from Sinead Walsh and Niamh O’Malley.

GAlWAY LGFA (Match Report): GALWAY 5-12 MAYO 2-5 https://t.co/Q3DKhUU3fq

— Galway Daily (@GalwayDaily) May 7, 2018

It means Galway are through to the All-Ireland semi-final against Ulster opposition on May 27th as they look to repeat their 2017 winning run.

Before taking a soaking from his young charges, Galway manager Padraig Kilcommins was full of praise for his charges and still had good words to say about them afterwards 😀

He chatted to Galway Daily

Galway students now have 2 Days to find an extra €1000 due to rent increase

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May 7, 2018

Current NUI Galway students who are living in Cúirt na Coiribe now have 2 days to find an extra €1000 or they may be forced to take a year out of their studies.

The NUI Galway students currently living in Cúirt na Coiribe only received notice of the huge increase in rent on Friday afternoon at 3.20pm.

Cúirt na Coiribe which was recently sold to the value of €35 milion euro has always been primarily there for the students in second and third year, yet this massive 18% hike in rent will now force many of these students to consider dropping out of their studies or taking a year out to save.

NUI Galway Students Union President, Lorcán O Maoileannaigh is leading the protest into the hike in rents #Cúirtshakedown and today he has been receiving support from a lot of public representatives including Senator Aodhán ó Ríordán and TD Eamonn Ó Cuív.

Eamonn Ó Cuív sent an email to Lorcán earlier today where he pledged his support for the Students Union in their bid to fight the hikes in rent.

Lorcán spoke about the insensitive way Cúirt na Coiribe went about increasing the rents.

“Cúirt na Coiribe under new ownership has given students five days notice during the exam period over a bank holiday to find an extra €1000 for rent and on top of that the students have no other option because all other student accommodation is now booked up.

“Usually student accommodation release their priority booking before the public booking in early April so initially it was meant to be the 1st of Apil, then they were told mid-April, then late April and then there on Friday students got an email.

“In their email they mentioned the fact that they changed ownership and when we looked into that we found that Cúirt na Coiribe was recently sold for the tune of €35 million euro.

“You can see that the amounts are bleeding the students dry or they’re taking the most out of it with priority booking being given to current residents on Wednesday coming the 9th of May and then on the 15th of May it will be released to the general public. In their email they said we would advise you to take advantage of this weeks notice in order to book because they will be gone immediately.

Cúirt na Coiribe have not been responsive to NUI Galway Students Union’s attempts at communication, not answering calls or emails. Cúirt na Coiribe security also removed members of the Students Union, from the premises on Saturday evening.

“We were going from door to door talking to students saying how it was going to affect you? Were you given any prior notice? We were gathering our own information and we were removed by security so last night myself Megan and Andrew stayed outside Cúirt na Coiribe and students came out to tell us their stories.”

The increase in rent has caused serious stress to students who are already under immense pressure as they are currently in the middle of their exams.

The question of whether it is legal to increase the rents has been asked and unfortunately for the students it is because there’s a loophole in the current Irish legislation where student accommodation doesn’t come under the four percent pressure zone.

With upwards of 80 apartments in the complex which take between four and seven students roughly 250-300 students will be affected by this.

“They’re specifically targeting students because they know they’ve nowhere else to go. Of the students we’ve spoken to at the moment 40% of them are from Donegal and they won’t be able to commute.

Chances are many of these students will now drop out of their studies or have to take a year out in order to save if these increases do go ahead. Show your support and sign the petition which now has over 4000 signatures.

https://www.facebook.com/NUIGalwayStudentsUnion/videos/1690293757673157/

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Credit a really annoyed Cúirt resident.

NUI Galway receives award for advancing gender equality

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May 7, 2018

Galway Daily news nui galway schools Public involvement in healthcare research seminar

NUI Galway has received the Athena Swan Bronze award for advancing gender equality within the university.

Qualifying for the bronze award has been a subject of some urgency for higher-education institutes since under new guidelines they must receive the award by the end of 2019.

If they don’t they won’t qualify for research funding from Science Foundation Ireland, the Irish Research Council, or the Health Research Board.

According to the Irish Times NUIG received the bronze award along with Maynoooth University at the latest round of awards.

The Athena SWAN charter was set up by the Equality Challenge Unit in the UK back in 2005 to recognise institutes that commit to advancing women’s careers in higher education and research.

It came to Ireland in 2015 at the same time it expanded to include the arts and humanities, business, and law.

Proffesor Anne Scot, Vice-President for Equality and Diversity welcomed the award, both for the university and a department level award for the school of medicine, but acknowledged there is still more work to be done.

“It recognises the energetic and sustained work in recent years to address equality challenges in the university. However, we recognise that we are still at an early stage in this important journey.”

NUIG first applied for the bronze award in April 2015 when it opened to Irish universities but didn’t get it at that time.

In the past few years the university has been involved in several high profile gender discrimination cases about promotions for lecturers.

Dr. Sheehy-Skeffington, a highly recognised botanist who has worked at NUIG since 1990, took her case to the Equality Tribunal when she was turned down for a senior lecturer post in 2009.

In 2014 The Tribunal found that NUIG had discriminated against Dr. Sheehy-Skeffington on the basis of her gender.

In its ruling the Tribunal ordered NUIG to promote her and pay €70,000 euro in damages.

Five other women, Dr. Sylvie Lannegrand, Dr. Róisín Healy, Dr. Margaret Hodgins, Dr. Adrienne Gorman, Dr. Elizabeth Tilley also pursued legal action against NUIG over that round of promotions.

Dr. Tilley reached an agreement with the university granting her a promotion after the case’s first hearing before the Labour Court last October.

The joint action initiated by the other four professors is still ongoing.

In the aftermath NUIG established a Gender Equality Task Force which introduced gender quotas for promotions and worked on improving supports for parental leave.

Galway students outraged at Student Accommodation’s €1,000 rent hike

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May 7, 2018

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#CúirtShakedown

Students at NUI Galway have expressed their outrage at Cúirt na Coiribe’s plan to increase rent by €1,000.

The NUI Galway Students Union is leading the the protest against the student accommodation’s 18% rent hike, publishing an open letter condemning the move.

The letter, co-signed by Students Union President Lorcán Ó Maoileannaigh, says that students’ attention will not be on their next exam, but how they can find an extra €1,000 to ensure they can return to Galway.

An online petition to reverse the proposed rent increase has received 4,000 signatures so far.

Cúirt na Coiribe have now removed their Facebook review button as Students expressed their anger and frustration through it with 1 stars. They know what they’re doing is wrong and we will not be silenced! #CúirtShakedown

— Lorcán Ó Maoileannaigh (@LorcanLeFada) May 6, 2018

We’re creating a situation where soon only the wealthy will be able to afford to get a degree simply bc of the costs of housing/student accommodation. It’s about time something was done. #CúirtShakedown

— ~ Shannon ~ (@shannonmaile_) May 6, 2018

Open Letter

Massive praise for @NUIGSU for standing up against the extortionate rates that Cúirt na Coiribe want to charge student’s for accommodation. It’s a disgraceful act by the company. Snakey communication along with disregard for their customers. #CúirtShakedown ✊

— Diarmuid Curran (@currankedd69) May 7, 2018

GAlWAY LGFA (Match Report): GALWAY 5-12 MAYO 2-5

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May 7, 2018

Connacht under 14 Ladies Football Final – Monday, 7th May

Galway 5-12 Mayo 2-5

Darren Kelly in Ballindine

Galway successfully retained their Connacht title and kept their All-Ireland title defence on track in their opening game of 2018.

Three first half goals from Sarah Duffy, Gillian McGrath and Molly Mulryan gave the Tribesgirls a 3-7 to 0-2 interval lead before Mulryan and Eabha Ni Dhonncha added second half majors.

Mayo were Connacht ‘B’ champions and this was always going to be a serious step up though they were competitive in the opening stages with Sinead Walsh converting two frees. And Walsh got a penalty in the second period before Niamh O’Malley got their second green flag.

Padraig Kilcommins’ team were expected to take time to settle having not played a competitive contest but they were a goal to the good inside two minutes. Ni Dhonncha did the work that set up the chance for Duffy and she made it 1-0 to 0-0.

Galway nearly had a second when Marta Banek rattled the crossbar but they did stretch 1-4 to 0-2 clear in the first quarter with Duffy converting the four points.

Walsh was Mayo’s scorer while Mulryan hit the side netting for Galway. But after Duffy’s fifth made it a six-point game, a poor kick out was capitalised upon quickly with McGrath getting the second goal on 22 minutes.

Mulryan did get her the third green flag giving Galway their comfortable half-time margin but Mayo were given a glimmer of hope three minutes after the restart. Laura Moran combined with Clara Barrett to force the foul and Walsh made no mistake with the penalty.

That left Mayo’s deficit at 3-8 to 1-2 after McGrath pointed for Galway. But the next three scores all went the Tribesgirls’ way including two goals.

After a Duffy free, Ni Dhonncha, Maebh Walsh were the provider for Mulryan’s second goal. And Laura Scanlon’s run on 38 minutes gave Ni Dhonncha her major to put their opponents out of sight.

Walsh, Mairead Glynn and Ni Dhonnacha concluded Galway’s tally but Mayo did get another three-pointer 10 minutes from time as O’Malley spotted a gap and her low strike found the target.

Lillian Keane and Alannah Devereux got late Mayo points as they concluded their year. But Galway are through to an All-Ireland semi-final against Ulster opposition on May 27th.

Scorers:

Galway – Sarah Duffy 1-6 (three frees), Gillian McGrath 1-1, Molly Mulryan 2-0, Mairead Glynn 0-2, Eabha Ni Dhonncha 1-1, Maebh Walsh 0-1, Ava Hovenden 0-1

Mayo – Sinead Walsh 1-2 (1-0 penalty, two frees), Niamh O’Malley 1-0, Laura Haran 0-1, Lillian Keane 0-1, Alannah Devereux 0-1

Galway: Ciara Fannon; Aisling O’Toole, Jacqueline Glynn, Maeve McGarry; Marta Banek, Caoimhe Cleary, Laura Scanlon; Molly Mulryan, Maebh Walsh; Gillian McGrath, Eabha Ni Dhonncha, Mairead Glynn; Katie Creaven, Ana Hovenden, Sarah Duffy. Subs used: Sophia Friel for Hovenden (36 mins), Clodagh Kilcommins for McGrath (45 mins), Ciara Coen for Walsh (48 mins), Ciara Hegarty for Ni Dhonncha (60 mins), Brenda Naughton for Glynn (60 mins).

Mayo: Amy Mahon; Ciara Durkan, Amy Dunleavy, NIkita Tighe; Keira Touhy, Cushla Ruane, Laura Haran; Niamh O’Malley, Ciara Nyland; Sinead Walsh, Laura Moran, Lilian Keane; Ava McGahan, Clara Barrett, Milly Sheridan. Subs used: Jenna Mortimer for Dunleavy (27 mins), Alannah Devereux for Haran (51 mins), Sorcha McCarney for McGahan (55 mins).

Referee: Francie Keane (Roscommon)

5 days left to register before the annual Darkness into Light walk/run

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May 7, 2018

Galway daily news Thousands expected to come for Darkness Into Light

There are just 5 days left to register before the annual Darkness into Light walk/run takes place.

From 400 people at the first Darkness into Light in 2009 to 180,000 people last year Darkness into Light (DIL) has become a movement in more ways than one across Ireland and all over the world.

DIL is Pieta House’s flagship annual fundraising and awareness event. It began with approximately 400 people in the now iconic yellow DIL T-shirts walking the 5km course in Dublin’s Phoenix Park in 2009.

Pieta House was founded in Lucan, Co Dublin in 2006 and now has services right across Ireland. Pieta offers free counselling to those suffering from suicidal ideation, those who have been bereaved by suicide and people who are engaging in self-harm. Staff are fully qualified and provide a professional one-to-one therapeutic service. For more information visit the Pieta House website.

This year there will be roughly 180 DIL venues across Ireland and worldwide. Last year 180,000 people shared the light helping to promote suicide prevention and to tackle the stigma the leads people to the doors of Pieta House Centres.

DIL will happen across 17 different venues in Galway.

An Cheathrú Rua
Ballinasloe
Ballygar
Clifden
Galway City
Glenamaddy
Headford
Inis Meáin
Inis Mór
Inis Oírr
Inishbofin
Kinvara
Loughrea
Oranmore
Oughterard
Portumna
Tuam

This is the first time Headford GAA club have been involved Pieta’s House’s Darkness into Light and it is hoped that every player, volunteer and spectator involved in the club will join together in doing the walk.

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Darkness into Light 2018 provides the opportunity for everyone to come together in the support of one another as the stigma of mental health is being tackled.

There are just five days left to register if you would like to join any of the Galway venues as they walk into the light on Saturday next, the 12th of May. Just go to dil.pieta.ie to register.

Galway scientists to swap the lab for the pub next week

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May 7, 2018

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Pint of Science Galway brings scientists out of the lab and in to your local.

Scientists from NUI Galway will talk about a variety of topics at pubs across Galway City and County next week, as part of the three-day Pint of Science Festival.

Thousands of scientists around the world will speak about their research during the world’s largest festival of public science talks.

Galway will join nearly 300 cities and 21 countries around the world taking part in the festival.

Seven scientists from NUI Galway will take to the stage in pubs across Galway to talk about their research and members of the public will have the chance to ask them questions.

Topics will range from: Barnacles, Bacteria, and Beyond; Galway beneath our feet: Reconstructing Parts of our History; and Democracy in Education: Responsibilities as Citizens.

The festival brings a unique line up of talks, demonstrations and live experiments to Galway alongside the main talks, and each event will also include a range of science-inspired activities including geeky puzzles and engaging stories.

Pint of Science Galway events will take place in Campbell’s Tavern, Cloughanover, Headford with the theme ‘Natural Sciences and Practical Applications’, The Oslo bar event is themed ‘Shaping Future Generations: Education and Society’ and the Róisín Dubh with the theme ‘Innovating Women in Geoscience’.

Ivor Geoghegan, PhD student in Biomedical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Informatics at NUI Galway, said: “We are excited to bring Pint of Science back to Galway. People can expect to hear fascinating stories of the research currently ongoing in Ireland from the comfort of their local pub.”

Festival co-founder Dr Praveen Paul says: “There is so much fascinating research happening right under our noses that we don’t know about. Some can get lost in translation leading to fake news. Pint of Science allows people direct access to inspiring scientists and encourages open discussion, all in the most familiar of places, the pub! It’s great to see this enthusiasm for knowledge shared across the world.”

Pint of Science was established six years ago by a group of UK-based postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers and has grown into one of the world’s biggest science festivals. The founders, Dr Praveen Paul and Dr Michael Motskin, have brought a personal touch to science, giving everyone the chance to meet the people behind the incredible research taking place across the globe.

GALWAY DAILY ALL-STARS: BUNDEE AKI OUR CONNACHT RUGBY PLAYER OF THE YEAR

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May 7, 2018

In a tight poll that had to be split on countback, Bundee Aki was the winner of our poll competition this week as he got the decision ahead of Jarrad Butler.

Aki and Butler both finished the final with 32% of the vote ahead of Tiernan O’Halloran on 28% and Matt Healy on 8%.

The leading player also scored 32% in their respective semi-finals but Aki was declared the winner as he scored 61% in his quarter-final, just 1% ahead of Butler (60%).

GALWAY DAILY CONNACHT RUGBY PLAYER OF THE YEAR!!!

THE FINAL!!!

Who has impressed you most this year as we pick our Player of the Year?@connachtrugby #galwaydailyallstars

— Galway Daily (@GalwayDaily) May 4, 2018

As well as his strong performances for Connacht, Aki made his mark for Ireland having passed the three-year residency rule to be declared eligible. And the centre was a key figure as the country won just their third ever Grand Slam.

And he capped off his year with the province scoring a try in their epic final round victory over Leinster. While his Irish involvement, which will include their tour to Australia in June, did restrict his game time for the province, he made a mark throughout the year and gets the nod as the …

Galway Daily Connacht Rugby Player of the Year

An easy choice for my @druidsglen Moment of the Year: Winning the Grand Slam with my Irish brothers! 💪☘️ #RugbyAwards18 pic.twitter.com/hTPdscNAV1

— Bundee Aki (@bundeeaki12) May 1, 2018

All smiles in Galway! Bundee Aki during today's @connachtrugby training session at the Sportsground. pic.twitter.com/urCQIxP0Hz

— Sportsfile (@sportsfile) April 24, 2018

GALWAY CAMOGIE (Reaction): “Tough Going But We Crossed The Line” – Jim Collins

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May 7, 2018

Shamrocks were given a serious test of their resolve on Sunday (6th May) in Duggan Park as they held firm despite conceding three goals in as many minutes to clinch the County under 14 A1 camogie title.

Niamh McInerney, Leah O’Halloran and Kate Skelly helped Shamrocks to a 3-2 to 0-2 advantage before Jade Whelton (2) and Emily Miskella wiped out the lead before two McInerney scores and a Ciara McClearn save gave Shamrocks a 3-4 to 3-3 victory over Craughwell.

Shamrocks manager Jim Collins was happy with the way his team kept going and wasn’t suprised that Craughwell made a comeback. He chatted to Galway Daily afterwards.

GALWAY CAMOGIE (Match Report): SHAMROCKS 3-4 CRAUGHWELL 3-3 https://t.co/Kr95idBKS8

— Galway Daily (@GalwayDaily) May 6, 2018

GALWAY CAMOGIE (Reaction): “The Girls Finished Well” – Alan Dervan

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May 7, 2018

Davitts successfully retained their County under 14 camogie title on Saturday (5th May) as three goals in the final 10 minutes gave the a 3-5 to 1-2 win over Abbeyknockmoy in Loughrea.

Catherine Hanley got two goals from distance before Caoimhe Hickey put the icing on the cake to secure the victory for the south Galway side.

Manager Alan Dervan was delighted for his charges afterwards but knew they had to work hard to get the result. He spoke to Galway Daily afterwards.

GALWAY CAMOGIE (Match Report) – DAVITTS 3-5 ABBEYKNOCKMOY 1-2 https://t.co/3qSWUTMe3n

— Galway Daily (@GalwayDaily) May 5, 2018

GALWAY GAA – “The Win Was Based on Work Rate” – DONAL O FATHARTA

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May 7, 2018

Galway were emphatic winners over Roscommon on Friday (4th May) evening as they kicked off their defence of the Connacht Minor Football Championship with a 4-18 to 0-8 victory in Tuam Stadium.

GALWAY GAA (Result): GALWAY 4-18 ROSCOMMON 0-8 https://t.co/SjPIC1Nmks

— Galway Daily (@GalwayDaily) May 4, 2018

Even with a new under 17 format and a two year difference from the Class of 2017, the Tribesmen looked as hungry as their predecessors as they took advantage of two first half goals to run out 22-point winners.

Matthew Cooley and Aidan Halloran got two green flags each as Roscommonn’s challenge faded and gave Galway the perfect start in the round-robin format.

Manager Donal O Fatharta felt the resulted reflected Galway’s effort but not Roscommon’s who he feels are a much better team than the score line suggested. He chatted to Galway Daily after the final whistle.

Galway meet Sligo on Friday, 11th May in their second fixture of the 2018 Connacht Minor Football Championship. Throw-in in Markievicz Park is at 7pm.

MAYO LGFA (Match Report): DUBLIN 3-15 MAYO 1-10

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May 7, 2018

LIDL Ladies National Football League Final – Sunday, 6th May

Dublin 3-15 Mayo 1-10

Mayo’s hopes of a first national title since 2007 never got out of the starting block in Parnell Park as Dublin struck in the opening quarter to build a match winning lead.

Sinead Aherne, Laura McGinley and Noelle Healy got Dublin’s goals but it was the 1-5 to 0-0 head start the All-Ireland champions got that ultimately decided the league title.

Mick Bohan’s team were well onto their way to a first league crown when after taking a 0-2 to 0-0 advantage, semi-final goal scoring hero Nicole Owens was brought down and Aherne struck the resulting penalty to the net.

"All hands on deck" some brave goal keeping & defending on display from @Mayo_LGFA as Laura Mc Ginley scores a goal for @dublinladiesg in @lidl_ireland Div 1 Final today. @LadiesFootball pic.twitter.com/2mvlSlE7c9

— GAApics.com (@GAApics) May 6, 2018

Olwen Carey, Niamh McEvoy and Aherne added the white flags for their eight-point cushion but Mayo started settling into the tie through Fiona Doherty’s opening point and Sarah Rowe.

However, despite Rachel Kearns producing some good saves including one from Laura McGinley, the late Dublin replacement did get their second goal after being set up by Lyndsey Davey. It made the score 2-9 to 0-4 which was the 11 points that separated the teams at the finish.

Rowe scored a Mayo penalty and Grace Kelly left it 2-9 to 1-5 but when Healy attacked with one of her trademark runs before finishing to the net for Dublin’s third major.

Sinead Cafferky, Kelly and Rowe did help Mayo rally back but the contest had been settled. Dublin completed their own unique double ensuring they’ll be strong favourites for the championship campaign.

Scorers:

Mayo – Sarah Rowe 1-5 (two frees, 1-0 penalty), Grace Kelly 0-2 (both frees), Fiona Doherty 0-1, Sinead Cafferky 0-1, Niamh Kelly 0-1

Dublin – Sinead Aherne 1-9 (five frees, 1-0 penalty), Noelle Healy 1-1, Laura McGinley 1-0, Nicole Owens 0-2, Olwen Carey 0-1, Niamh McEvoy 0-1, Lyndsey Davey 0-1

Mayo: Rachel Kearns; Emma Lowther, Sarah Tierney, Nicola O’Malley; Marie Corbett, Danielle Caldwell, Doireann Hughes; Clodagh McManamon, Aileen Gilroy; Fiona McHale, Fiona Doherty, Sinéad Cafferky; Niamh Kelly, Sarah Rowe, Grace Kelly. Subs used: Orla Conlon for O’Malley (24 mins), Shauna Howley for Hughes (39 mins), Sarah Mulvihill for Caldwell (48 mins), Amy Dowling for Kelly (52 mins), Tamara O’Connor for Doherty (55 mins)

Dublin: Ciara Trant; Martha Byrne, Deirdre Murphy, Leah Caffrey; Siobhán McGrath, Sinéad Finnegan, Niamh Collins; Lauren Magee, Olwen Carey; Nicole Owens, Niamh McEvoy, Lyndsey Davey; Laura McGinley, Noelle Healy, Sinéad Aherne. Subs used: Jennifer Dunne for McGinley (HT), Carla Rowe for Davey (36 mins), Katie Murray for McGrath (39 mins), Sinead Goldrick for Carey (56 mins), Hannah O’Neill for Owens (60 mins)

Referee: Brendan Rice (Down)

Revenue agents seize €42,000 in contraband tobacco in Galway city

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May 6, 2018

Galway Daily news Revenue agents seize over €7,000 in tobacco products in Galway raid

Revenue officer working with local Gardaí have seized €42,000 in contraband tobacco products in Galway city.

As past of an “intelligence led” operation, revenue officers and Galway city gardaí executed a search warrant on a house in the city last Thursday, May 3rd.

During the raid agents seized 13,000 loose cigarettes and 27 kilograms of unstamped tobacco with a combined value of €42,000.

€2,700 in cash, which is suspected of being either the proceeds of criminal activity or intended to fund further crimes, was also uncovered and seized during the raid.

According to a statement from the Revenue Commission the contraband tobacco seized represented a potential loss to the Exchequer of €35,000.

On Friday, at Castlerea District Court, Judge Marie Keane issued a three month detention order under legislation on the proceeds of criminal activity to allow revenue agents to investigate further.

Coordinated operations carried out in Galway, Dublin, and Cork on Thursday led to the seizure of a total of 6.6kg of cannabis, 14,500 cigarettes, 32kg of tabacco, and the €2,700 in cash.

GALWAY CAMOGIE (Match Report): SHAMROCKS 3-4 CRAUGHWELL 3-3

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