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Events

Celebrating a Landmark Year: Over 27,000 Visitors to the Hall of the Red Earl in 2024

We are thrilled to announce that in 2024, the Hall of the Red Earl welcomed over 27,000 visitors, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing mission to preserve and promote Galway’s rich heritage. This remarkable achievement reflects the growing interest in our city’s history and the vibrant cultural events hosted Read more…

By Declan O'Shea, 2 months ago

Ecology

Irish public help record over 5,000 hedgehog sightings as part of a nationwide survey

Study found that hedgehogs are more abundant in urban than rural areas Researchers urging citizen scientists to play their part and report sightings Biodiversity Ireland Friday April 29, 2022: Researchers from NUI Galway, working with a team of enthusiastic volunteers, have recorded more than 5,000 hedgehog sightings across the Read more…

By Declan O'Shea, 3 years ago