175 jobs to go at Boston Scientific in Galway
A spokesperson for Boston Scientific in Galway has confirmed today (Monday) that staff have been told of plans to reduce the workforce of 3,000 by up to 175 positions.
The spokesperson said the medical devices company remained strongly committed to its operations in Ireland which were making a significant contribution to the organisation's global business.
Cheeky gang make away with valuable boat
GARDAI in Galway are hunting the gang of thieves who made away with a valuable speedboat in the early hours of today (Tuesday)
The boat which is valued at more than €12,000 was stored in a yard in the Shantalla area at the time of the theft.
Damages awarded after flesh-eating bug attacks Galwayman's groin
A Galwayman who contracted a flesh-eating virus in hospital, has settled his High Court action for damages in Dublin.
The man, who cannot be identified by order of Mr Justice John Quirke, brought a medical-negligence action against Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, Co Galway. The hospital admitted liability in the case.
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