A large crowd turned out for a protest in Carraroe this afternoon - demanding that University of Galway immediately sever all ties with Israeli institutions.
It's as a meeting of the university's Governing Authority was taking place at Ionad an Acadaimh in the heart of the village.
The protest consisted of academic staff, students and union representatives - and they carried a wide range of flags, banners and placards.
They claim that University of Galway has repeatedly pledged to examine its links with Israeli institutions - but has failed to take any real action.
A key focus is an EU research project that involves both UG and Israeli IT Technion, which campaigners say has strong links to the IDF.
A short statement from the University of Galway to Galway Bay fm news says the research project remains under review.
David Nevin was in Carraroe this afternoon - and spoke to the protestors
