Wednesday, 21 January 2026

University of Galway hosts series of sean-nós singing workshops

Award-winning 2025-26 Sean-Nós Singer-in-Residence at University of Galway Orla Ní Fhinneadha will lead a second series of sean-nós singing workshops.  The workshops begin on Thursday January 29th at 6pm, and will continue on 5, 12, 19, and 26 February in the Seminar Room at the Centre for Irish Studies, Distillery Road, University of Galway.  All sessions are free and open to everyone. Hailing from An Chloich Mhór, Baile na hAbhann, Co Galway, Orla Ní Fhinneadha began singing as a child, inspired by sean-nós classes with Máire Pheitir Uí Dhroighneáin, a former University of Galway singer-in-residence, and her father, Jimi Ó Fhinneadha.  Orla’s teaching skills gained widespread recognition during the Covid pandemic through a series of videos for Cúla 4 ar Scoil, which continue to help children learn traditional Irish songs today.  Dr Méabh Ní Fhuartháin, Head of Irish Studies at University of Galway, said: “Orla is one of the singers of our generation who is focused on the tradition. The richness of her place and her family can be heard in every note.”  This project is funded by Ealaín na Gaeltachta, Údarás na Gaeltachta and An Chomhairle Ealaíon in association with the Centre for Irish Studies at the University of Galway.  Further information available from Samantha Williams at 091 492051 or samantha.williams@universityofgalway.ie.     Ends

Friday, 16 December 2022

All eligible University of Galway full time and part time hourly payscales have been updated in line with the provisions of Building Momentum - A New Public Service Agreement 2021-22. Specifically the following increases have been implemented: - With effect from  02nd February 2022, payscales received a 3% increase - With effect from 01st October 2022- payscales received a further 1% increase or €500, whichever is greater  We are still awaiting sanction for the implementation of FEMPI restoration wef 1st July 2022 (save for a limited number of pay scales). Therefore there are no changes to those grades\pensions for now. See paragraph 1.3 in the above link for more details. Further advice will be issued for these grades in due course.

Monday, 24 April 2023

We have been asked to bring to your attention the fact that Secondment Expression of Interest Notices has been issued for the Public Service Transformation Division of the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform.  Expressions of interest are invited from across all sectors of the Public Service, including higher education, and across a number of grades.  Notices are available directly at the following link, and DPENDR and DFHERIS would very much appreciate your support in circulating to your staff.   The closing date for applications is 2nd May, and we understand the notices issued on Friday 14th April.