Liam’s first day of school after four years in hospital
Liam Mac an tSaoi has reached another milestone that few dared think possible in his short life . . . the ‘maneen’ who spent four years in hospital has started school.
Wednesday was a hugely...
Autumn hopes rise as stores pick up
THE prospects for the autumn store cattle sales have improved following the shock waves caused by the UK Brexit decision last June, according to close observers of the trade.
Marts across Galway have reported a...
Deserted island comes to life again – for one night only
During the early part of the last century, this 150 acre granite island was home to up to 150 inhabitants – but these days Inis Treabhair only comes alive again for one day a...
Ballinasloe soprano home for free gig
An up-and-coming soprano star of the world of music will make a triumphant return to her home town later this month – to give her old friends a taste of opera.
Ballinasloe native, Rachel Goode,...
NUIG and Teagasc join forces on carbon emissions
NUI Galway and Teagasc have joined forces in an alliance aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of Irish agriculture over the coming years.
The ‘Strategic Research and Training Alliance on Carbon-Neutral Agriculture’ was launched last...
In pursuit of the mobile that gives 110 per cent
Sports stars must suffer from particularly acute anxiety when it comes to the mobile devices – because while the rest of us only have to try and keep the phones charged to the normal...