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Decision expected soon over former Carbon Nightclub site

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Four years after UK pub chain J D Wetherspoon purchased the site of the former nightclub Carbon (formerly GPO) in Eglinton Street in Galway, a decision is soon to be expected regarding whether or not the proposed plans will go ahead. The plans would see the old nightclub turned into a two-storey pub named ‘The Three Red Sails’, with an extension on the first floor to aid the … [Read more...] about Decision expected soon over former Carbon Nightclub site

The first Nelson Mandela Anti-Racism Week takes place at the University of Galway

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Nelson Mandela Anti-Racism Week took place from the 20 to the 24 March to mark the twenty year anniversary of Nelson Mandela being awarded an honorary degree from the University of Galway. To mark the inaugural Nelson Mandela Anti-Racism Week, the Office of the Vice President for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion awarded funding to 11 projects as part of the annual … [Read more...] about The first Nelson Mandela Anti-Racism Week takes place at the University of Galway

New Students’ Union full-time officers elected

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The new Students’ Union Full Time Officers. L–R: Izzy Tiernan, Vice-President/Welfare and Equality Officer; Raimey O’Boyle, Vice President/Education Officer; Dean Kenny, SU President; and Faye Ní Dhomhnaill, Leas Uachtarán don Ghaeilge. Photo: Lisa Hamilton The University of Galway elections have concluded, and the four full time Students’ Union officers have been … [Read more...] about New Students’ Union full-time officers elected

Equality referendum set to be held in November.

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By Caoimhe Looney The government have announced that a referendum on gender equality and the constitutional family will be held in November this year. The referendum comes following recommendations made by a Citizens Assembly on Gender Equality two years ago and the Special Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality. It’s sets to tackle both Article 40 and 41 of the … [Read more...] about Equality referendum set to be held in November.