6,000 hospital days lost with beds occupied by well patients

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

More than 6,000 bed days were lost at Galway’s public hospitals in the first nine months of this year because patients who were fit to be discharged were still occupying HSE beds.

A total of 16,356 bed days were lost in that period in the west and north-west in the hospitals run by the Saolta Hospital Group, this week’s meeting of the HSE West’s regional health forum was told.

Penneys officially opens newly renovated Eyre Square Centre store

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

The renovated store is 50 per cent bigger in size and creates an additional 180 new jobs for Galway.

Water sports enthusiast calls for national policy regarding zoning Galway’s beaches

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Following the controversial beach bye-laws that were under consideration by the Galway County Council to prohibit all water activities other than swimming in beaches across the country, water sports enthusiast, Barra Nevin is calling for a national policy on zoning beaches.

Simple spicy chicken recipe

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

There is lots of room to play around with different mixes of vegetables, in this spicy chicken recipe from Bord Bia. Check out what is in season and swop them in – just do not skimp on the hot sauce.

High speed web for Athenry and Gort

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Almost 5,000 premises in Athenry and Gort are available to order or pre-order broadband on the national broadband network, National Broadband Ireland has announced.

The National Broadband Ireland network is now live in Athenry, where 2,497 premises can place an order for high-speed broadband, and also in Gort, where 2,445 homes, businesses, and farms can join the network. This brings the total number of premises in Galway that can order broadband from a National Broadband Ireland provider to just over 10,500.

ALDI disappointed at Monivea Road planning refusal

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

It said that it is "extremely disappointed' and outlined the impact on shopping choice and job creation.

Tesco supports local suppliers as it opens iconic Headford store

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Tesco Ireland's Commercial Director, Joe Manning, said that the emphasis on local suppliers is something that comes naturally to Tesco, given that they are "by and far the biggest purchaser of Irish produce in the world".

Killer heart disease does not get political or societal priority, says Croi chief

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

The disease that is the biggest killer of men and women in the country does not get the same urgency as other health issues, the chief executive of Croi said this week, as he called for cardiovascular health to be given greater political and societal priority.

An estimated 10,000 people die in Ireland every year from cardiovascular illnesses, but many of these could be prevented if Government and society took greater action to encourage healthier lifestyles, said Neil Johnson.

New An Post ‘pick up’ service for Galway customers

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

An Post has announced the launch of its new ‘Pick Up’ service for Galway customers. The new service will enable customers who miss a delivery to pick their item up at their nearest Post Office.

The magic of a castle wedding

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

The luxury four-star castle hotel is situated in County Roscommon in a secluded corner of the idyllic West of Ireland. Built in the 18th century, the Kilronan Castle resort welcomes its guests through a set of magnificent medieval gates at the top of a meandering driveway through an ancient forest which is surrounded by fifty acres of lush green estate and next to a beautiful lough making the castle look like something straight out of a fairy-tale.

Grealish welcomes progress on new Claregalway graveyard

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Galway West TD Noel Grealish has welcomed progress in the long-running efforts to secure land for a new graveyard for Claregalway.

Compantas Lir’s Night of Comedy selling fast

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

The traditional magic of Compantas Lir’s autumn theatre Night of Comedy will be repeated next week when they are back on stage for the first time in three years.

The bare light bulbs and the black skies

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

In mid-October I had a CT scan at Merlin Park Hospital on both my lungs and groin area. I had developed what seemed to be a swollen lymph node on my right side hip/groin.

Major National Interfaith Conference to be held at Galway Mosque

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Over recent years the role of religious institutions in Ireland has come under scrutiny and distrust as we experience what many refer to as a post religious society.

Consultants plead for infrastructure urgency in letter to public reps

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Dear TD/Senator,
As the senior clinical leadership team at Galway University Hospital/University of Galway, we request an urgent meeting with you, as our elected representatives from County Galway. We are extremely concerned about the lack of progress to develop key and urgently needed infrastructural developments across the two sites of Galway University Hospitals (GUH). This puts the future of healthcare delivery, recruitment and retention of staff and particularly the welfare of our community and region at risk.

Icelandic link makes Galway potential hub of global connectivity

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Farice, (a company fully owned by the Icelandic Government, which currently owns, and operates two submarine cables linking Iceland to Northern Europe) announced this week that the IRIS Sub-Sea Telecoms Cable System connecting Galway to Iceland and onwards to Denmark and the Nordics is now in its final phase of implementation.

Garry Hynes’ impact on Galway economy has been worth tens of millions, says Chamber ahead of awards

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Garry Hynes, Artistic Director of Druid is to receive the President’s Award at the upcoming Galway Chamber Business Awards 2022, in association with The Shannon Airport Group. In announcing the award, Galway Chamber cited Garry’s “immense contribution to the Irish and international cultural landscape” which has “not just put Galway on the theatre map but made it a vital theatrical destination of renown.”

Moycullen woman crowned Right at Home’s Carer of the Year

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Breda Pagett from Moycullen in Galway has been crowned Right at Home’s 2022 Carer of the Year. She received the award at a special ceremony in Dublin’s Westin Hotel on Friday, November last.

Galway emerging as Ireland’s ‘innovation capital’

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Galway is emerging as Ireland’s “innovation capital”, according to a government minister, after more than half of the €40 million allocated to disruptive technology projects nationwide this week was awarded to consortia based in the county.

Bundee named new Brand Ambassador for Supermacs

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Bundee Aki has been announced as the new Brand Ambassador for the Supermac’s Fresh Range of Irish Beef and Chicken. This is the brand’s third association with rugby legends having previously worked with John Muldoon and Sean O’Brien.

The promotion of the Fresh Range is a further commitment of the family group of restaurants to the Irish food sector. Bundee will initially be tackling the limited edition Festive 5oz in his first campaign with Supermac’s and the burger has become synonymous with start of the Christmas season.

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