Month: February 2024
Climate Change Assessment: Galway caught in rising sea levels and storms
Ireland is “highly exposed” to sea level rise and storm surges, according to the country’s…
The Salmon Weir Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge is looking for an official name
The Salmon Weir Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge is currently seeking an official name, and the…
Galway Palestine rally calls for boycotts
By Hailey Cassidy The Galway Palestine Solidarity Campaign called for boycotts of Israeli companies and…
Containers for cash: new scheme aimed incentivising recycling launched
People now can get a portion of the money paid for the drink back if…
Grattan Beach weathers the storms due to new sand fencing
The sand fencing project in Grattan beach, Salthill has succeeded in preventing coastal erosion in…
Gaza: Irish Scholar says International Criminal Court’s absence “Pathetic”
Professor William Schabas, an expert on genocide and international law, condemned the silence of the…
Is there a solution for the long waiting lists at hospitals?
New wait times at hospitals in Ireland released show there is no change to the…
98 per cent of people over 50 with chronic kidney disease don’t know they have it
By Michelle Geraghty One in seven people over 50 have chronic kidney disease (CKD) in…
Wholesale electricity prices down 68 per cent – but do consumers benefit?
Wholesale electricity prices fell 68 per cent price last year, Central Stastics Office (CSO) figures…
St Brigid’s Day workshop welcomes all generations
At the Galway City Museum a mix of young and old congregated to commemorate the…
Galway SPCA: A Beacon of Hope for Stray Animals Post-Storm
Amidst heavy winds and rain during storms, the Galway Society for the Protection of Animals…