# galway (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover galway. Page: Feed: --- ## [Prince Harry, Elton John and others to pay Daily Mail publisher initial £9.5m after failed legal case](https://www.thejournal.ie/prince-harry-elton-john-and-others-to-pay-daily-mail-publisher-initial-9-5m-7138159-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ Harry and six others unsuccessfully brought High Court claims against publisher Associated Newspapers over alleged unlawful information gathering. ## [Rhasidat Adeleke to race over 100m in Italy next weekend](https://www.thejournal.ie/rhasidat-adeleke-100m-italy-2-7138123-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ European 200m silver medallist joins double champion Amy Hunt in star-studded field. ## [The Undertones, Belters Only and Damien Dempsey among final additions to Electric Picnic line-up](https://www.thejournal.ie/the-undertones-belters-only-and-damien-dempsey-final-additions-electric-picnic-line-up-7138104-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ Lewis Capaldi, CMAT, Gorillaz, Fontaines D.C., and Zara Larsson are among the headline acts. ## [The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz](https://www.thejournal.ie/friday-newshound-quiz-17-7137744-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ Woof woof baby! ## [Gardaí appeal for information 30 years on from the disappearance and murder of Fiona Pender](https://www.thejournal.ie/fiona-pender-investigation-2-7137979-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ Sunday will mark 30 years since the pregnant woman was last seen at her flat on Church Street in Tullamore, Co Offaly. ## [Funeral held for teenager killed in wrong-way motorway crash](https://www.thejournal.ie/joe-carthy-funeral-athy-7137990-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ Joe Carthy was one of five teenagers who died when the car they were travelling in drove the wrong way down the motorway to evade gardaí and struck another car head-on. ## [Second teenager’s case upgraded to murder following fatal assault on Alex Coughlan](https://www.thejournal.ie/alex-coughlan-2-7137983-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ Coughlan suffered serious injuries after he was assaulted in Blanchardstown on 17 May. ## [Gardaí investigating discovery of woman’s body in Limerick city](https://www.thejournal.ie/limerick-body-7137943-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ The body of a woman in her 30s was discovered this morning by gardaí at Lower Cecil Street. ## [Dáil to be recalled next week so that planned excise duty increases can be postponed](https://www.thejournal.ie/fuel-supports-7137905-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ The Dáil will be brought back two weeks earlier than planned to approve the financial resolution. ## [Average age of first-time mother increases by around 14 months over past decade](https://www.thejournal.ie/cso-q1-2026-vital-statistics-births-deaths-and-marriages-7137903-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ There were 2,657 fewer births in Q1 2026 when compared to a decade previous, a fall of 16.1%. ## [Auto-trade Cross-Exchange Gaps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/l52WBoLKRvzB) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Find cross-exchange spreads, backtest strategies, and execute automatically with risk controls. ## [Stars and Swipes: The USS Lincoln’s retreat exposes the cracks in Trump’s war machine](https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/pete-hegseth-7136900-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ The carrier’s troubled deployment has shown the deep problems with US military readiness, logistics and morale under Trump and Hegseth. ## [University suspends 'race realist' behind Jason Arday plagiarism charges](https://www.thejournal.ie/professor-suspended-jason-arday-plagiarism-charges-7137333-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ Cofnas, a self-described race realist, was fired from Cambridge in 2024. ## [Ireland Men miss out on last eight at Hockey World Cup following 3-1 defeat to Spain](https://www.thejournal.ie/ireland-men-hockey-world-cup-2-7137367-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ Two goals in the fourth quarter sealed the win for Spain. ## [Italian mayor bans bikes from Como's city centre after being hit by one](https://www.thejournal.ie/italy-como-bike-ban-city-centre-mayor-7137254-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ Rapinese was struck by an e-bike and suffered injuries while leaving Como’s city hall in July. ## ['Do not swim' notice issued for Portmarnock's Velvet Strand](https://www.thejournal.ie/do-not-swim-notice-velvet-strand-portmarnock-7137262-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ The notice will be in place for four days. ## ['I don't want my parents to bury another child': Friedreich’s Ataxia patients 'beg' HSE for drug](https://www.thejournal.ie/skyclarys-hse-funding-ireland-7137167-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ The HSE was against funding the potentially life-changing treatment, which costs €288,000 per patient per year. ## [TikTok says it won't appear at Oireachtas committee over car theft gang videos](https://www.thejournal.ie/tiktok-declines-meeting-m9-crash-7137166-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ TikTok has instead offered to meet the committee to give them a private briefing. ## [The 5 at 5: Thursday](https://www.thejournal.ie/five-at-five-20-august-2026-7137170-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock… ## [Two men arrested following multi-unit garda pursuit of suspected burglary gang in west Dublin](https://www.thejournal.ie/arrests-chapelizod-dublin-burglary-gang-garda-pursuit-7137142-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ Specialist and plain-clothes garda units were involved in the operation this afternoon. ## [Debunked: Dublin Bus hired from overseas due to a driver shortage, not DEI programmes](https://www.thejournal.ie/dublin-bus-south-africa-drivers-factcheck-debunk-dei-7135564-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ The European Commission warns there is “a severe and escalating shortage” of bus drivers. ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/G9OKfNjizBXD) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [ESA’s Sophie Adenot is the first French woman to spacewalk](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/sophie-adenot-first-french-woman-spacewalk-esa-nasa-space-exploration) _2026-08-20 · Laura Varley · Science – Silicon Republic_ Adenot and NASA's Anil Menon conducted the spacewalk with the goal of replacing a failed space-to-ground antenna on the International Space Station. Read more: ESA’s Sophie Adenot is the first French woman to spacewalk ## [Who’s leading Ireland’s new chip advisory council?](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/whos-leading-irelands-new-chip-advisory-council) _2026-08-20 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Science – Silicon Republic_ The new council will provide independent expert advice to the Government on developing the semiconductor sector. Read more: Who’s leading Ireland’s new chip advisory council? ## [NCI to launch two bachelor’s courses in AI and cybersecurity](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/nci-to-launch-two-bachelors-courses-in-ai-and-cybersecurity) _2026-08-19 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Science – Silicon Republic_ The courses are expected to launch in September 2027, subject to approval. Read more: NCI to launch two bachelor’s courses in AI and cybersecurity ## [OpenAI launches teen ChatGPT amid calls for greater child safety](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/openai-launches-chatgpt-for-teens-amid-calls-for-stronger-child-safety-measures-ai-llm) _2026-08-19 · Laura Varley · Science – Silicon Republic_ In a bid to crack down on harmful activities, the model – which is designed with young people in mind – aims to limit access to controversial topics such as self-harm and sexual content. Read more: OpenAI launches teen ChatGPT amid calls for greater child safety ## [Data on testosterone levels in women outdated, limiting – study](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/data-testosterone-levels-women-health-significantly-outdated-report) _2026-08-19 · Laura Varley · Science – Silicon Republic_ Hertility’s research assessed data from 30,453 women aged between 18 and 74 who accessed at-home hormone testing in England, Scotland and Wales over five years. Read more: Data on testosterone levels in women outdated, limiting – study ## [2027 Stripe YSTE contest open for applications](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/2027-stripe-yste-contest-open-for-applications) _2026-08-18 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Science – Silicon Republic_ The fintech title sponsor has raised its prize pool and travel support for schools, and announced a mentorship programme for top projects. Read more: 2027 Stripe YSTE contest open for applications ## [Tipperary’s Jamie Palmer on Icarus Robotics and an industrialised orbit](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/jamie-palmer-icarus-space-robots-joy-tipperary) _2026-08-17 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Science – Silicon Republic_ The two-year-old New York-based start-up will test its robot aboard the ISS early next year. Read more: Tipperary’s Jamie Palmer on Icarus Robotics and an industrialised orbit ## [Are Writing Competitions Useful for Writers?](https://lifeinireland.substack.com/p/are-writing-competitions-useful-for) _2026-08-17 · Paola Bassanese · Life in Ireland_ Paola investigates. ## [Alibaba AI models pass Google, Meta with 3bn downloads](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/alibaba-ai-models-pass-google-meta-with-3bn-downloads) _2026-08-17 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Science – Silicon Republic_ 'Qwen has become part of the default workflow for developers', Hugging Face said. Read more: Alibaba AI models pass Google, Meta with 3bn downloads ## [Free pint? Yes please!](https://lifeinireland.substack.com/p/free-pint-yes-please) _2026-08-15 · Paola Bassanese · Life in Ireland_ It’s a cost of living crisis and if you need a little something something to take the edge off, I got you.Life in Ireland is a reader-supported publication. ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3NqFuRW5ixcH) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [China’s Z.ai unveils GLM-5.3, claims chart-leading scores](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/chinas-z-ai-unveils-glm-5-3-claims-chart-leading-scores) _2026-08-14 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Science – Silicon Republic_ GLM-5.3 scores 84.5pc on CyberGym, ahead of Anthropic’s Mythos 5 and OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Sol. Read more: China’s Z.ai unveils GLM-5.3, claims chart-leading scores ## [Report – nearly 2,500 employed by research spin-outs in Ireland](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/nearly-2500-people-employed-research-spin-out-ireland-report) _2026-08-14 · Laura Varley · Science – Silicon Republic_ The Annual Knowledge Transfer Survey 2025 shows rising innovation activity and increased industry collaboration within the Irish ecosystem. Read more: Report – nearly 2,500 employed by research spin-outs in Ireland ## [Alice & Bob to work with European network on quantum error fixes](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/alice-bob-partner-european-doctoral-network-quantum-error-correction) _2026-08-12 · Laura Varley · Science – Silicon Republic_ The partnership will work to train researchers across quantum error correction. Read more: Alice & Bob to work with European network on quantum error fixes ## [Quantinuum and Oracle partnering to blend quantum and cloud](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/quantinuum-oracle-blend-quantum-cloud-new-partnership-machines) _2026-08-12 · Laura Varley · Science – Silicon Republic_ The collaboration will explore how hybrid quantum-AI infrastructure could address some of the globe’s most pressing challenges. Read more: Quantinuum and Oracle partnering to blend quantum and cloud ## [Getting the chop: the importance of editing when you write](https://lifeinireland.substack.com/p/getting-the-chop-the-importance-of) _2026-08-10 · Paola Bassanese · Life in Ireland_ I am rubbish at cutting down ## [Lughnasa: A Celtic Festival](https://lifeinireland.substack.com/p/lughnasa-a-celtic-festival) _2026-08-03 · Paola Bassanese · Life in Ireland_ Last minute homework ## [A Day Out in Galway: Galway International Arts Festival](https://lifeinireland.substack.com/p/a-day-out-in-galway-galway-international) _2026-07-27 · Paola Bassanese · Life in Ireland_ Arts full immersion ## [A Day Out in Dublin: Theatre, Brunch and a Museum](https://lifeinireland.substack.com/p/a-day-out-in-dublin-theatre-brunch) _2026-07-20 · Paola Bassanese · Life in Ireland_ A vlog without the video ## [How to fall back in love with print](https://nathaliemc.substack.com/p/how-to-fall-back-in-love-with-print) _2026-07-14 · Nathalie Márquez Courtney · Nathalie Marquez Courtney_ Why print is not dead (to me at least). ## [Why Do Irish Women Love Self Tan](https://lifeinireland.substack.com/p/why-do-irish-women-love-self-tan) _2026-07-13 · Paola Bassanese · Life in Ireland_ And now for something a bit light-hearted ## [Ireland’s EU Council Presidency in 2026](https://lifeinireland.substack.com/p/irelands-eu-council-presidency-in) _2026-07-06 · Paola Bassanese · Life in Ireland_ It’s Ireland’s time to shine in Europe ## [Basic Income for the Arts in Ireland: a Pioneering Initiative](https://lifeinireland.substack.com/p/basic-income-for-the-arts-in-ireland) _2026-06-29 · Paola Bassanese · Life in Ireland_ Yes 325 euro a week can make a difference for artists in Ireland ## [Taste of Dublin 2026: Around the World in 7 (?) Dishes](https://lifeinireland.substack.com/p/taste-of-dublin-2026-around-the-world) _2026-06-22 · Paola Bassanese · Life in Ireland_ OK, I lost count ## [How to use the 1926 Census of Ireland to research your ancestors](https://unasinnott.com/1926-census-of-ireland-research-irish-ancestors/) _2026-04-26 · Una Sinnott · Una Sinnott_ The 1926 Census of Ireland offers a glimpse into the lives of the inhabitants of the newly independent Irish Free State. Here are a few tips to help you use this important new genealogical source to research your ancestors. The 1926 Census differs in many respects from the censuses of 1901 and 1911, which were … Read more "How to use the 1926 Census of Ireland to research your ancestors" The post… ## [The 1926 Census of Ireland is now available — here’s what you need to know](https://unasinnott.com/1926-census-of-ireland/) _2026-04-10 · Una Sinnott · Una Sinnott_ The 1926 Census of Ireland was released to the public on April 18. Here’s what you need to know before searching for your ancestors in this exciting new genealogical source. The 1926 Census marked a significant moment in the history of modern Ireland – it was the first census carried out by the Irish Free … Read more "The 1926 Census of Ireland is now available — here’s what you need to know" The… ## [Did you know? Galway and Dublin were once in different time zones](https://unasinnott.com/galway-dublin-time-zones/) _2026-03-29 · Una Sinnott · Una Sinnott_ The clocks went forward this weekend, moving Ireland from Greenwich Mean Time to Irish Summer Time. This might seem like the way it’s always been, but we have only been using these time standards for just over a century. In fact, for most of its history, Galway effectively had its own time zone, and this … Read more "Did you know? Galway and Dublin were once in different time zones" The post Did… ## [Bringing back the blogroll](https://nathaliemc.substack.com/p/bringing-back-the-blogroll) _2026-02-26 · Nathalie Márquez Courtney · Nathalie Marquez Courtney_ And awaking a meadow of delight \* ## [On This Day (28 January) in Irish Weather History](https://weatheire.com/on-this-day/2026/01/28/on-this-day-28-january-in-irish-weather-history/) _2026-01-28 · Mark Dunphy · WeathÉire_ A timeline of notable weather events and extremes that have taken place in Ireland on 28 January throughout history. ## [Ireland’s path to cold in early February](https://weatheire.com/news/climate/2026/01/26/irelands-path-to-cold-in-early-february/) _2026-01-26 · Mark Dunphy · WeathÉire_ As long as cold air remains firmly entrenched over the eastern half of the United States, the current weather pattern affecting Ireland is highly likely to persist. ## [Deep Cold – Will it or won’t it happen?](https://weatheire.com/news/climate/2026/01/14/deep-cold-will-it-or-wont-it-happen/) _2026-01-14 · Mark Dunphy · WeathÉire_ As is often the case in winter, long range weather models maroon Ireland in a meteorological no man’s land, sitting between a mobile and milder Atlantic pattern and colder, more settled conditions to our east.