4+ hour, 23+ min ago  (237+ words) The Government have said they expect a growth in demand for higher education places over the next few years. The "Projections of Demand for Higher Education 2025-2045" shows that numbers of students are projected to rise significantly, increasing up to 19% from…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago  (255+ words) MORE than 500 children are waiting for almost two years for an Assessment of Needs (AON) in Galway. Ballinasloe Cllr Evelyn Francis Parsons told a meeting of the Regional Health Forum West that under the Disability Act, these assessments should commence…...

2+ week, 8+ hour ago  (161+ words) A TUAM student has received a Special Recognition Award at the Annual Engineering Exhibition Competition. Thomas Duff, a student of Biomedical Engineering in ATU, has been recognised for his project, 'Design and Development of a Filter Device for Placement into…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (161+ words) A TERTIARY Degree Programme in Software and Technology has been launched by Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway. The programme launched in partnership with Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB), aims to meet current industry demand for software and…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (26+ words) Cabinet approval has been secured to publish legislation removing guardianship rights from people convicted of killing the other parent of their child, the Government have announced....

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (357+ words) A poll suggests that 79% of people in Ireland want the Government to ban celebrity and influencer-led endorsement of junk food to children. The data was compiled from a poll for the Irish Heart Foundation and showed that respondents support measures…...

3+ mon, 4+ hour ago  (333+ words) Foster homes always needed A MOTHER in Newbridge is calling on more families to take the plunge and help a young child in need by becoming a foster carer. Over 6, 000 children across Ireland are currently living under the care of…...