Impact Story — 10th EuroGOOS International Conference 2022
The 10th EuroGOOS International Conference, hosted in 2022, brought Europe’s leading ocean‑observing experts to Ireland for a milestone gathering focused on advancing marine science, climate resilience, and sustainable blue‑economy innovation. Over three days, researchers, policymakers, technologists, and industry partners collaborated on strengthening Europe’s ocean‑monitoring capacity and accelerating data‑driven solutions for coastal communities.
International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance 2018
The International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV) 2018) brought global leaders in digital governance, public-sector innovation, and ICT policy to Galway for a landmark gathering focused on shaping the future of citizen‑centred digital transformation. Over several days, academics, government officials, technologists, and international organisations collaborated on advancing research, strengthening governance frameworks, and accelerating digital public‑service innovation worldwide.
Kylemore Abbey Our Initiatives and Developing a Biodiversity Management Plan for the Future
Sustainability with a focus on Biodiversity
“One major achievement has been the partnership with NUI Galway. The University will work with Kylemore to document the current biodiversity profile on the 1,000-acre Kylemore Estate, to identify biodiversity projects and research topics which will benefit not only Kylemore Abbey but the wider community, to develop a Biodiversity Management Plan for Kylemore to preserve and safeguard the biodiversity of the Estate and to provide a location and rich ecosystem in which students will be able to study and learn about species, habitats and wider ecological and sustainability topics with practical applications”
Ballynahinch Castle Going for Gold
Sustainability
“In our walled garden we have three veg plots where we grow everything from peas and potatoes to Pak Choi and sweetcorn, along with the usual cabbages, beetroots and onions, and everyone’s favourite, brussels sprouts”.
Killary Lodge & Killary Adventure Co. Our Green Initiatives
Sustainability
“Over the last 5 years we have planted over 1000 trees on our land here”.
The Connacht Hotel - Our Carbon Offsetting Programme
Carbon Offsetting
Last year, we introduced a new initiative as part of our sustainability policy – our “Offset Your Carbon Footprint” campaign. This initiative involves the planting of indigenous Irish trees to offset our carbon footprint.