First narwhal in Irish history washes up on Donegal beach
By Fionn Murray The body of a female narwhal, a species never before seen in…
Environment
Galway City Council adopts new climate action plan
Galway City Council approved a new climate action plan to reduce carbon emissions and enhance…
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…
Galway political activist’s quest for change: Not all roads lead to the Dáil
By Valerie McHugh “Why don’t I want to become a politician? I cannot think of…
University of Galway researchers record rare sighting of widow spider feeding on pygmy shrew
By Roshni D’Souza Researchers at the University of Galway published a study recording the…
Galway ecologist calls Coillte “rogue agency” following investment fund deal
by Seán Lyons A Galway-based ecologist has called Coillte a “rogue agency” in light…
People encouraged to break up with plastic this Valentine’s Day
Clean Coasts and Uisce Éireann are asking people to ditch their single-use plastic toiletries and…
Popular Galway shop champions environmentally friendly products and practices
The famous shop in the heart of Galway city has been a firm favorite with…
Climate Change and Veganism: The Environmental Impact of our Diets
Is switching to a plant-based or vegan diet a necessary move in the fight against…
World Meteorological Day: How Galway is tackling the climate change issue
Weather and Climate changes are going towards their extreme levels and we as humans are…
Friends of Merlin Woods to apply for further funding from the Heritage Council
Photo courtesy of Colin Stanley A volunteer group battling to conserve Merlin Woods is to…
‘Marine litter belongs to all of us’: Cleanup at Grattan Beach
Volunteers were able to fill six bags with litter in a one-hour time period at…
Public advised to maintain safe, green living during lockdown by Galway Environmental Network
The Galway public have been advised by the Galway Environmental Network (GEN) to keep up…
