In Galway: New survey from Galway Volunteer Centre

Charities and community groups in Galway City and County are being asked for their opinions in a new research survey being carried out by Galway Volunteer Centre.   Organisations who involve volunteers are being given the opportunity to identify their needs and to comment on their experiences.   Donncha Foley of Galway…

Siamsa 13-07-23

Somewhere in the west there is a New Beast, and they are playing in the Taibhdhearc this saturday. New Beast Joined us in the studio this week for an Interview and a few acoustic tracks Maria Elena Doyle’s MyCelium is screening as part of Galway Film Fleadh – We discuss…

Telebox Live at Studio 2 in Flirt FM

Siamsa 29-06-2023

Telebox who are currently touring thier debut ‘What is the Point?’ EP dropped into Flirt FM for a few acoustic versions and a chat Also released this week is ‘Lies’ by New Ceremony. People who have been in the Flirt FM studio may recognise some of the locations used in…

An image of a sunset over Galway

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…

Sick of plastic logo

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…

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.…

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…

Active Consent Team with Minister Simon Harris at the Launch

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…