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Galway student discovers second new planet within a year

Galway student discovers second new planet within a year

What an amazing achievement! An international team of astronomers, led by a PhD student at the University of Galway, have discovered a new planet, just months after finding another. The study was led by Chloe Lawlor, 25, from the Centre for Astronomy at the School of Natural Sciences and the Ryan Institute at the University […]

1 day ago

Tribute paid ahead of Galway v Dublin after death of Michael Lyster

Tribute paid ahead of Galway v Dublin after death of Michael Lyster

RIP. The GAA world was rocked this afternoon, following the news of the death of Michael Lyster. The legendary broadcaster was synonymous with the GAA, hosting The Sunday Game Live from 1984 to 2018. Ahead of Galway’s Division 1 clash with Dublin this afternoon, the announcer paid tribute to the Waterford native and a minute’s […]

3 days ago

Lewis Capaldi, Sam Fender and Fontaines DC seen in Mayo over the weekend

Lewis Capaldi, Sam Fender and Fontaines DC seen in Mayo over the weekend

The county welcomed an array of stars this past weekend. Lewis Capaldi, Sam Fender and Fontaines DC were all seen in Mayo over the weekend. The star-studded trio cruised the Galway-Mayo border on a Killary Fjord tour this past Saturday, July 19. The tour, which offers 90-minute cruises exploring the fjord, posted photos with the […]

8 months ago

Hollywood casting director is looking for people from Galway to appear in new film

Hollywood casting director is looking for people from Galway to appear in new film

The film will be about Mother and Baby Homes. A Hollywood casting director is looking for people from Galway to appear in a new film about Mother and Baby Homes. The upcoming film will be set in Tuam and casting director Fiona Weir Casting – who worked on three Fantastic Beasts films, six out of the eight Harry […]

9 months ago

Man and woman dead after house fire in Galway as Gardaí appeal for witnesses

Man and woman dead after house fire in Galway as Gardaí appeal for witnesses

Very sad news. Gardaí are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of two people after a house fire in Casla in Galway today (Tuesday, 3 June). At around 6.20am, Gardaí and Fire Services were alerted to a house fire at Gleann Mhic Mhuireann. The blaze was brought under control by Fire Services, and […]

10 months ago