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The vulnerability of elderly people living in rural County Galway has once again been highlighted following a violent attack in the Craughwell area last night.

Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, is about to get a new 24/7 emergency stroke service which will save local lives, according to Deputy Denis Naughten.

Independent University Senator Rónán Mullen has expressed disappointment and frustration at the revelation that the Saolta Hospital Group (including Galway University Hospital and Portiuncula Hospital) spent €169,444.80 hiring the PR consultancy firm Setanta communications.

The new cystic fibrosis (CF) unit at Galway University Hospital was shortlisted for the Patient Organisation Project of the Year award at the Irish Healthcare Awards which took place recently.

Paediatric wards in UHG and Portiuncula received an early Christmas gift this week with the delivery of 1,120 Christmas annuals courtesy of Folens.

A local senator has expressed concern about how University Hospital Galway’s A&E department would cope with any major medical emergency due to the increasing pressure on its services.

Luan Gallery is delighted to present two new solo exhibitions this Friday, October 24 - a collection of works by UK video and performance artist Mel Brimfield and a collection by Roscommon sculptor Siobhan McGibbon.

Galway’s most glamorous fashion show, the Anthony Ryans Autumn Fashion Show will be held in the Ardilaun Hotel on Tuesday October 7 commencing at 7.30pm.

More than 2,000 people are expected to attend the Irish Kidney Association’s 29th annual service of remembrance and thanksgiving which will be held at Galway Cathedral on Saturday at 12.30pm.

An ecumenical memorial service for deceased patients of Galway University Hospital will take place at the staff canteen of the Nurses’ Home at UHG at 7pm on Thursday October 9.