The Naomi Berrill Trio present ‘Inish’

Naomi is a cellist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and singer, originally from Co. Galway, currently based in Florence, Italy. Her album ‘Inish’ was released on 6th October 2023 by Casa Musicale Sonzogno, Milan, and following a successful launch in Italy, it will tour across Ireland in February 2024. We spoke with Naomi ahead of…

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Testing new generation hydrokenetic in Galway

University of Galway has announced successful testing of a next generation marine hydrokinetic turbine foil for renewable energy. The technology was designed by US-headquartered global leader in marine energy ORPC Ireland and fabricated by ÉireComposites, based Inverin, Co Galway. Dr. William Finnegan Assistant Professor and Principal Investigator on the CRIMSON project…

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Galway Air Pollution Above WHO Limits

People Before Profit Galway has highlighted the persistent exceedance of safe air pollution levels dictated by the World Health Organisation in 2021. Maisie McMaster, People before Profit representative for Galway West speaks to Flirt FM about the pollution regulations and the differences between the EU and the WHO People Before Profit are calling for more…

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One Year of iHealthfacts

Do UV lamps in nail bars cause skin cancer? Does lavender improve sleep/does listening to radio, music or podcasts make a difference to sleep? Does cycling damage men’s genitals?  Researchers at University of Galway have marked one year of a project designed to tackle healthcare myths and help the public…

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Students Union Launches RAG Week

University of Galway Students’ Union today launched their Raise and Give (RAG)
Week campaign. The events will all be taking place on the University of Galway
campus Sunday 11th – Friday 16th of February to raise funds for Galway Rape Crisis
Centre and Cancer Care West

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How to Create a Solution-Focused Treatment Plan

Solution focused therapy can be used with clients of all ages and demographics, and those experiencing a range of mental health concerns. Additionally, though SFT is not commonly used to treat mental health disorders, it can be used to improve the functioning and quality of life of clients living with…

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Interview: Helen Ogbu on workers’ rights

Robert Forrest speaks to Galway City East Labour Party Candidate Helen Ogbu regarding the importance of workers knowing their rights, in particular during the Christmas period. Ms Ogbu is also calling on young workers to join a union in order to further understand their rights in the workplace.

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