Council has enough sand to keep the roads gritted, but is criticised for response to icy weather so

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

The Galway City Council has enough sand to ensure the main roads into Galway city and around the city centre are gritted and kept ice free for this weekend and further supplies of sand and salt are on the way.

HSE urges public to visit elderly during cold snap

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

The HSE West is appealing to the public to visit elderly relatives and neighbours to make sure they are well during the current cold spell.

A spokesperson for the local health authority says its staff, such as public health nurses and home helps, continue to visit elderly and house bound clients. However, they are having difficulty accessing some of the more remote locations.

Water supply may have to be ‘rationed’ if reservoir levels stay low

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

The city’s water supply, already low and under pressure due to the unprecedented cold weather, may have to rationed if the city’s water levels remain at their current “low and critical level”.

Galway University Hospitals Arts Trust launch 2010 calendar

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

The Galway University Hospitals Arts Trust has launched a 2010 calendar featuring artwork by patients of Unit 5 and Unit 6 of Merlin Park University Hospital.

City provides extra beds for homeless

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

Ten extra emergency beds have been made available for people who are homeless in Galway city over this current spell of cold weather.

Some 13,000 people vaccinated against swine flu in Galway

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

More than 13,000 people have been vaccinated against swine flu in Galway, according to the HSE West.

The schools vaccination programme begins this week. Smaller schools have been invited to attend the mass vaccination clinics and from Monday vaccination teams will visit larger and medium sized schools.

Taxi drivers shed pounds for local charity

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

Twelve taxi drivers from Galway Taxis are taking part in an eight week programme to shed weight and raise vital funds for a local cancer charity.

Chronic pain affects one in three people, reveals NUI Galway study

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

NUI Galway researchers have described chronic pain as a “silent epidemic” in this country, having found that one in three people suffer from the condition.

Michael Jackson’s guitarist to play Galway

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

Jennifer Batten, the guitarist for Michael Jackson during his Bad, Dangerous and HIStory world tours is coming to play a show in Galway next month.

Drunk burglar found asleep by eagle-eyed garda

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

A burglar who was found drunk and asleep in a house by an eagle-eyed detective who spotted a ladder leading up to the window had to be placed on a stretcher and lowered down by the fire brigade, the Galway District Court heard this week.

O’Hehir’s cafes promote benefits of eating wholegrain bread

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

Bakery and café owners O’Hehir’s Bakeries have launched a health awareness campaign to promote healthy breads among its customers.

Teen warned to change ‘outrageous’ behaviour to avoid jail

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

A district court judge has warned an out-of-control teenager that any more “outrageous” behaviour could result in jail.

Conneely accuses Government of ‘penny pinching’

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

The Government has been condemned by a former mayor of the city for not giving community and voluntary organisations enough time to apply for home security items for older people.

Fine Gael councillor Pádraig Conneely has accused the Government of “penny pinching” over its Community Support Scheme for Older People.

Full steam ahead for 2010 Safety Direct Galway International Rally

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

With the 2010 Safety Direct Galway International Rally fast approaching, the village of Oranmore is preparing for an action packed first weekend in February.

Galway’s Headland Archaeology secures contract on €1.46 million New Ross bypass project

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

Galway-based Headland Archaeology (Ireland) Ltd has secured a €1.46 million contract to carry out advance archaeological testing and excavation on the route of the new N25 New Ross bypass.

Burglar gets fourteen months in jail after disturbing residents during raid

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

A repeat offender who committed a number of burglaries and threatened to damage property when confronted by a resident received a 14 month jail sentence at Galway District Court this week.

Car scrappage scheme now in operation says Kitt

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

People in County Galway looking to buy a new car this year may be eligible for the State Car Scrappage Scheme, according to Galway East Fianna Fáil TD Micheal Kitt.

Attendance at UHG’s A&E department up by 22 per cent over Christmas

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

The number of people attending the emergency department of University Hospital Galway rose by 22 per cent during the Christmas period.

Councillors are being ‘muzzled’ says Cameron

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

“Pro-active councillors” are being “muzzled” by the “right wing coalition” in the Galway City Council who are trying to prevent important motions from getting onto the agenda for council meetings.

New Year’s honours for Cases at wine awards

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

Galway’s Cases Wine Warehouse has been named the Best Wine Warehouse in Ireland in the annual Sunday Business Post Wine Awards announced this week.

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