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Portuguese Minister commends NUI Galway marine research efforts
Galway Bay fm newsroom – NUI Galway has been commended by a Portuguese Minister for its role in leading a major European marine research project.
Manual Pinto says the EU Inter-Reg ‘Marnet’ project will help measure economic activities such as maritime shipping, seafood processing and marine tourism.
It brings together Marine Research Institutes and regional authorities across Atlantic regions to map the value of the marine economy to coastal regions.
NUI Galway is leading the project in co-operation with the BMW National Assembly.
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Open farmer clinic to take place in Oranmore on new BISS scheme

From Galway Bay fm newsroom- Local farmers are invited to attend an open clinic in Oranmore next week on the new BISS scheme.
The Department of Agriculture is hosting a number of information sessions nationwide to answer questions on the Basic Income Support for Sustainability schemes.
The Galway event will be held at the Oranmore Lodge Hotel on Tuesday from 10AM-16PM – and no registration is needed.
Carmel Tobin, with the Direct Payments Unit at the Department of Agriculture, explains the importance of the event:
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O’ Cuiv calls for new Government strategy to tackle “scourge” of cocaine

From Galway Bay fm newsroom- Galway West TD Eamon O’ Cuiv is calling for a new Government strategy, to tackle the “scourge” of cocaine in this country.
He said a new UN report shows Ireland is the fourth highest consumer of cocaine in the world per capita.
He outlined how only the Netherlands, Australia and Spain, reported higher levels of use.
Deputy O’ Cuiv argues there’s a clear need for a new strategy at national level:
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Athenry, Aughnanure, and Portumna Castles reopen for summer season

Athenry, Portumna and Aughnanure Castles are reopening to visitors for the summer.
The OPW is encouraging people to “Step into our Story” and pay a visit to these heritage sites.
Other OPW sites are also welcoming visitors, such as Dún Aonhgasa, and Pearse’s Cottage at Ionad Cultúrtha an Phiarsaigh, Conamara
To celebrate the early summer opening, people can enjoy free admission on the first Wednesday of every month throughout summer.