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Weekly live gigs keeping the islanders connected through COVID-19

The most westerly arts centre in Europe is playing a huge part in keeping people connected throughout the coronavirus lockdown, even at a time...

Council to review closure of Spanish Arch and other areas

Galway City will review its decision to close off the Spanish Arch and Claddagh Basin in light of social distancing issues next week. The council...

Galway Cardiology trials new sensor to help patients with heart failure avoid hospital

The cardiology team at Galway University Hospitals has carried out a first-in-man clinical trial for a sensor that will hopefully allow patients with heart...

Social media overload makes people susceptible to Covid-19 misinformation NUIG study shows

People who are overloaded with social media content are more likely to share Covid-19 misinformation online an NUIG study has found. The Covid-19 crisis has...

Galway scientists develop new drone to fight COVID-19

A new drone has been developed by scientists at NUIG which can sanitise surfaces in public places to help fight the spread of the...

McDonald’s reopening two Galway branches today

McDonald's is reopening two drive-thru restaurants in Galway today as the fast food chain brings 20 more Irish branches back to life nationwide. The two...

Private hospitals “must resume” some normal service

Private hospitals must begin to resume normal service "as soon as possible" Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice says, as the number of Covid-19 patients drops. The...

Naughten “disappointed” Minister won’t extend July provision for children with a disability

Galway TD Denis Naughten has said that it's "disappointing" the Minister for Education will not considering extending the July Provision for children with a...

GAA and RNLI launch water safety campaign for Bank Holiday weekend

The RNLI and GAA have issued a joint appeal for people to stay safe while on the water this Bank Holiday weekend with sunny...

Unlikely meeting between GAA and FC Barcelona in live discussion

A live discussion tomorrow will see the GAA and Barça Foundation explore sport’s role in developing life skills during COVID-19. The event, hosted by NUI Galway...

GMIT staff member makes hundreds of reusable face coverings for nursing homes

A staff member at GMIT has been putting her creative skills and resources to invaluable use since April, making hundreds of reusable face coverings...

Galway distillery launches hand sanitiser package for businesses

Micil Distillery in Salthill is preparing to launch a new hand sanitiser package aimed at helping small businesses and organisations adapt to new hygiene...

1,072 people caught speeding during National Slow Down Day

A total of 1,072 vehicles were detected travelling over the speed limit on National Slow Down Day which ran from 7am yesterday until 7am...

Three €1,000 residencies open Galway based artists

Three Galway based artists have the opportunity to avail of a €1,000 Artist in Residence opportunity with Áras Éanna this summer, except that they...

Survey finds COVID-19 is changing the way we think about death

The majority of people in Ireland believe that the coronavirus pandemic has made us rethink how we deal with dying, death and bereavement, an...

Flu vaccine will be free for children this year

The flu vaccine will be free for all children aged 2-12 this winter season, along with all other groups considered at risk by the...

Traffic jumps 25% at busy Galway route on Monday

Traffic on one of the busiest routes in Galway City was up by 25% yesterday as Ireland entered the first phase of easing lockdown...

80% of people would consider contact tracing app to help end lockdown

8 out of 10 people would be willing to consider installing a contact tracing app if it helped bringing Covid-19 lockdown restrictions to an...

Care packages focusing on wellbeing handed out across Galway

Organisations across the county are distributing resource packs that focus on mental wellbeing during the coronavirus emergency. The care packs for adults include materials that...

NUIG Prof leading Covid-19 taskforce on international travel medicine

Professor Gerard Flaherty from NUIG has been appointed to head up an Covid-19 task force to provide public health guidance on resuming international travel. The...

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