Declan Varley

Feb 13, 2025 | advertiser.ie | Declan Varley

University of Galway has launched its Pocket Forest project, planting a new 100m2 native woodland on campus. Led by the Pocket Forests social enterprise, the mini-woodland was created by a team made up of university staff and students, Transition Year students from Coláiste Muire Máthair, Galway, community volunteers and Brendan Smith from Terryland Forest Park. Supported by Lifes2Good Foundation, the Pocket Forest is located on North campus behind the Institute for Lifecourse and Society.

Oct 9, 2024 | advertiser.ie | Declan Varley

BY Declan VarleyShannon Airport has claimed the top spot in the travel category and ranked fourth overall in Ireland's Customer Experience Insights (CXi ) Report 2024. The national report, widely regarded as a benchmark for customer satisfaction, evaluated 175 organisations, of which 150 were ranked across 11 categories. Shannon Airport's rise in the rankings is a major achievement, as it now leads the travel sector and ranks as the highest-rated airport in the country.

Aug 7, 2024 | advertiser.ie | Declan Varley

BY DECLAN VARLEYThe Marine Institute recently welcomed the 2024 cohort of Bursary Students to the Institute’s Headquarters in Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway. Presentation day is an important part of the Bursary Programme as it allows the Bursary Students to showcase their work over the course of their Bursary. The Bursary Programme has been running since the 1960s and offers undergraduate students work experience in a marine science setting before concluding their undergraduate studies.

Jul 3, 2024 | advertiser.ie | Declan Varley

Claregalway Castle welcomes all to the wonderful annual Galway Garden Festival on Saturday and Sunday July 6-7 from 11 to 6pm. This unique and charming event has something for all. A wonderful gathering of Ireland's best rare and special plant traders, expert speakers, artisan food and craft producers, as well as a host of musical entertainment and open-air performance. This year they welcome many new contributors.

Jun 13, 2024 | advertiser.ie | Declan Varley

As summer holidays start for school children, parents and carers are reminded to be SunSmart and protect children’s skin during the summer holidays. Playing and spending time outdoors is great for children. Protecting children’s skin from the sun when outside reduces their risk of skin cancer in later life.