Keyword "Joseph Murray" - List of latest news (36 results)

16:19 Galway medical device company eyes up workforce expansion as it opens new facility

A new biomedical device manufacturing facility has opened in Galway city, with plans for workforce expansion now on the horizon for the location.

12:52 See inside historical Connemara golf course with stunning sea views on the market for €1.25m

A sea-front nine-hole golf course and private harbour in the heart of Connemara, Co Galway has been listed on the market for €1,250,000.

22/04 Galway residents will see improved water supply once ‘significant’ upgrade works are completed

Communities in north Galway are to benefit from an improved water supply in the coming months, with works scheduled to commence before the end of April.

21/04 Outrage over unfunded ambulance shifts in rural Clare – ‘Morale is at an all-time low’

Local politicians have issued demands to end the controversial practice of unfunded ambulance shifts in rural areas of Co Clare.

18/04 New Shannon Airport lobby group calls for end to Dublin’s dominance – ‘That debate needs to happen’

A cross-party Oireachtas group is leading calls for Shannon Airport to receive a higher distribution of flights in a bid to reduce Dublin Airport’s dominance over the Irish aviation sector.

17/04 Submissions opened for new Galway housing development as 66 homes await approval

Plans for a new housing development have been put forward for approval this week in Co. Galway

17/04 Planning refused for Aran Islands fibre broadband pole as residents express concerns

Planning permission has been refused for the erection of a fibre broadband pole on Inis Oírr in Galway, after concerns were expressed by local residents.

17/04 Calls in Galway for European protections on Claddagh ring symbol – ‘It’s about love, loyalty and friendship’

The Deputy Mayor of Galway city is leading calls for European legislation to protect the Claddagh ring symbol to combat a surge of imitations which have flooded the online market.

16/04 Galway heritage sites benefit from almost €700,000 in fresh funding to aid preservation efforts

A range of local heritage sites in Galway have benefitted from almost €700,000 in fresh funding under the 2025 Community Monuments Fund.

16/04 A slice of New York in Galway as Dough Bros Pizza opens Eyre Square shop – ‘It was a challenge that excited us

The owners of The Dough Bros Pizza have spread their Galway roots, with the opening of New York-inspired slice shop Lil’ Bros in Eyre Square.

15/04 Leading Limerick council executive to take the reigns as new Clare County Council chief

Clare County Council have announced the appointment of Limerick City & County Council Deputy Director General Gordon Daly as the local authority’s next Chief Executive.

14/04 Clare recognised among global tourism leaders with prestigious sustainability award

County Clare has been named alongside leading global tourism destinations after receiving a prestigious sustainable tourism award.

11/04 ‘A marathon like no other’ – Hundreds head to Inis Mór for ‘vital’ fundraiser for Mater Public Hospital

Hundreds of runners are taking to Inis Mór this weekend to take part in an annual half marathon to raise vital funds for the Mater Public Hospital.

11/04 Two potential sites identified by land agency to deliver over 400 houses to Galway city

The Land Development Agency says over 400 houses could be delivered to Galway city in the short term after identifying two new public sites for development.

10/04 ‘A message of hope’ – Delight as Clare Gaza mural receives retention permission

The people behind a now-saved Gaza mural in Ennis have expressed satisfaction after retention permission was granted by Clare County Council.

10/04 ‘It’s a leap of faith’ – Jam-packed Galway Theatre Festival promises ‘something for everyone’

“Galway is an amazing place that’s producing great theatre. It’s very important to have a festival that can celebrate that and have a dedication to that strand of art.”

09/04 ‘She left her mark on every heart she touched’ – Six-year-old killed in Galway crash remembered as ‘bright spark’

As sunshine split the skies on Wednesday afternoon in Galway’s west end, a large crowd gathered at O’Flaherty’s Funeral Parlour for the remembrance service of six-year-old Ula Grigaityte.

09/04 Clare property prices soar amid nationwide supply shortage

Asking prices for houses in Clare have risen by over 11% in the past year, according to a new property report.

09/04 Plans lodged to turn old Galway bank branch into new restaurant and bar

One of Eyre Square’s derelict building looks set for a revamp as plans for a new restaurant and bar development have been submitted to Galway City Council.

09/04 Galway house prices continue to soar, with sharpest increases in city properties

A new property report has shown that the average house price in Galway has soared – coming in at 12% higher than this time last year.

08/04 University of Galway students lead breakthrough study in dementia prevention

Two University of Galway undergraduate medicine students have led a breakthrough discovering a link between certain diabetes medication and a reduction in dementia risk.

08/04 Clare charities to benefit from ‘big spinner’ Cliffs of Moher Cycle Challenge

It's set to be a scorcher for the upcoming Cliffs of Moher Cycle Challenge, with thousands to be raised for north Clare-based charities.

07/04 International stars recognised at 40th University of Galway Sports Awards

Standout athletes, clubs and coaches have been celebrated at the 40th edition of the University of Galway Sports Awards.

07/04 See inside this Galway coastal house with private beach on the market for €2,750,000

With a private beach, protected patio and stunning views of Mannin Bay from all areas of the house, Blue Salmon House, Derrigimlagh, Ballyconneely seems like a coastal dream.

04/04 Hoax Galway site notice for modular home development causes widespread concern among locals

A hoax planning notice for modular housing has sparked local concern after being spotted in Galway.

03/04 Clare GAA hail ‘icon’ Mick O’Dwyer in tribute to former manager

Clare GAA have paid tribute to “icon of Gaelic Games” Mick O’Dwyer following his at the age of 88.

03/04 University of Galway celebrates as ‘invaluable’ Irish journal is added to digital archive

University of Galway has announced the digitisation of one of Ireland’s most iconic literary journals, in a move that is hoped will bring a major piece of Irish literary heritage to a global audience.

03/04 Galway County Council calls for engagement in spring clean-up initiative

A plea has been issued to the public to engage in Galway’s annual Spring Clean, which is running throughout April.

02/04 Galway coastal communities say ‘enough is enough’ in calls for safety measures on Connemara road

Four Galway coastal communities are calling for immediate action to improve pedestrian safety measures on the R336 in Connemara, following protests on Wednesday morning.

02/04 Protests in coastal Galway villages over treacherous traffic conditions on Connemara road

A protest is taking place in several coastal villages in Connemara today as community groups demand increased safety measures along one of Galway’s most treacherous roads.

01/04 Charity urges public to get active to tackle homelessness in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon

A new event by Galway Simon Community is encouraging people to get active to help tackle the growing homelessness problem.

01/04 Latest University of Galway appointment offers hope for medical staffing shortages

University of Galway has announced the appointment of Ireland’s first Established Professor of Rural and Remote Medicine, with the aim of tackling doctor shortages across the West and North West of Ireland.

31/03 University of Galway’s Renters’ Rights Day calls for end to ‘predatory’ landlord behaviour

University of Galway Students’ Union and housing charity Threshold have called for the introduction of a Deposit Protection Scheme, saying it would help to prevent “predatory” behaviour in the rental market.

31/03 Calls to end to ‘predatory’ landlord behaviour at University of Galway’s Renters’ Rights Day

University of Galway Students’ Union and housing charity Threshold have called for the introduction of a Deposit Protection Scheme, saying it would help to prevent “predatory” behaviour in the rental market.

28/03 Communities on outskirts of Galway city to be hit with planned water outages on Monday

Approximately 200 Uisce Éireann customers are to be without water as part of planned works in Galway on Monday, March 31.

23/08 Racing to save a New Jersey house where a Revolutionary War patriot was murdered

Preservationists are working to save the Middletown, NJ, home were Joseph Murray was murdered by British loyalists. It's time to start thinking about 2026.