Interview: Climate Conversation 2023 is now open

People across the country are invited to have their say on how everyone can all play their part in securing Ireland’s sustainable future. Climate Conversations 2023 will feed into and shape the next iteration of the Climate Action Plan. We spoke to Conor Anderson of the DECC about the scope of the consultation and how the information…

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Ireland’s first National Recycling Bin Survey open now

This July, Ireland’s very first National Recycling Bin Survey will go live, a keystep towards reducing waste and achieving a more sustainable future. Organized by thenational campaign Sick of Plastic, the Survey encourages citizen scientists across thecountry to take a closer look at their recyclables and consider the source of…

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Siamsa 22-06-23

Songwriter and Visual Artist Aimée O Brien joined us in studio this week for a few songs and a chat about music and the Milk Box exhibition at the 126 Gallery Over the weekend in Galway Jimmy Penguin is back in Áras na nGael with Electro Scratch on Friday Night.…

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Afri urges Galwegians to make a stand for Irish Neutrality

Afri are calling on people in Galway to make a stand for Irish Neutrality It’s increasingly clear that the Government is moving to bring us closer into the global war machine and the devastation it reeks. The world needs investment in peacemaking, education, diplomacy, and not the trillions spent to…

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Active Consent set for a new five-year cycle

Minister Simon Harris today launched University of Galway’s Active* Consent programme 2023-2027. Active* Consent is an innovative sexual consent education and research initiative, which began at University of Galway. Now a national programme, it has been at the forefront of promoting healthy relationships and fostering a culture of respect since its inception in 2013. More than 70,000 first year college students took part in consent workshops between 2019-2022, and…

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Siamsa 14-06-23

Vito Sputnik who have been playing in venues all over the west are organising their first Milonga in Galway tonight – They Dropped by Flirt FM earlier in the week to play some Tangos and talk music Galway Folk Festival kicked off on Tuesday for it’s second year with Steve…

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Hedgehog Survey targets Renmore, Mervue & Rahoon

A new project is underway in Galway city this summer to identify hedgehog “hot-spots”. “Renmore, Mervue and Rahoon all have several reports of hedgehogs every year, which would indicate that they have good hedgehog numbers. We want to look at the gardens and talk to people in these areas to learn more about how hedgehogs are using gardens…

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