189 patients on trolleys in Galway University Hospital last week

Mon, Nov 01, 2021

A total of 189 patients at Galway University Hospital had to spend days on trolleys for the week ending October 29, according to INMO Trolley Watch data figures.

South Connacht Citizens Information Service resumes drop-in services

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

South Connacht Citizens Information Service is delighted to announce the resumption of drop-in services at its offices from November 1. Throughout the Covid19 pandemic, South Connacht Citizens Information Service has continued to delivery crucial information, advice and advocacy services to the public. However due to public health considerations, in-person services have been limited.

The resumption of drop-in services will help ensure that our services are as accessible as possible to the public. The public should be aware however that capacity may be limited at certain times due to necessary public health measures and staffing constraints. A full-time telephone and email service will continue to be available.

Failure of State to uphold rights of migrant fishing industry workers is ‘criminal,’ says Curran

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

People Before Profit representative for Galway, Adrian Curran, has condemned what he has termed the “criminal failure by the State to ensure that the rights of undocumented workers in the fishing industry are upheld.

Medtronic’s ventilator efforts to be marked by public artwork in GMIT collaboration

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

Medtronic will partner with the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) School of Design and Creative Arts to commission a public artwork commemorating the collaborative effort of the local community and Medtronic employees in responding to the COVID-19 crisis.

Galway applicants sought for Eden suicide prevention programme

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

A ground-breaking suicide prevention programme will be delivered in Galway, Roscommon, and Mayo in the coming months, offering hope to those at risk of taking their own lives.

McNelis welcomes announcement of gambling authority

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

Cllr Niall Mc Nelis says the independent Gambling Regulatory Authority must be empowered to protect players and anyone suffering from a gambling problem.

Salthill to Swim in Pink this Halloween with June Curtin of Snámhaí Sásta

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

Mental health advocate and sea swimmer June Curtin of Snámhaí Sásta will join Galway fire and rescue service at Salthill’s first Swim in Pink event in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute. June will travel from her native Spanish Point in Co Clare to lead anyone willing to swim, dip or splash in pink into the water at Ladies Beach, Salthill, on Sunday, October 31st at 1pm.

The inaugural Swim in Pink is the brainchild of Blackrock Beachwear’s, Louise Griffin, who has also created a limited-edition swimsuit especially for the event, with all profits going to the NBCRI. The swimsuit has been designed with the pink ribbon - the international symbol of breast cancer awareness - and the Swim in Pink logo.

School children in city and county set to join Picker Pals to tackle national litter problem

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

75 primary school classrooms across Galway City and County will this year join the litter-picking Picker Pals Programme, learning about how to make the world better and have fun doing it.

NUI Galway’s Coldvember Crew planning to make this the best Coldvember yet

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

Coldvember NUIG is a student-driven fundraising initiative that aims to raise funds for mental health charities. In the past they have helped raise thousands for fantastic organisations such as Helplink and Movember by inviting everyone in Galway to join them for a dip in the sea every day of November starting on Monday November 1.

Dad’s passion for old Clifden RNLI lifeboat saw teen son buy it back for family

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

James Mullen, a Coxswain at Clifden RNLI with over 27 years voluntary service saving lives at sea on the west coast of Ireland is also a proud Dad to four boys who have inherited their father’s remarkable passion for the sea, the RNLI and everything to do with boats. It wass this passion which inspired James’s son Ronan (age 14) to track down and buy the very first lifeboat his father helmed back in 1996.

Managers need to realise workers get the work done without being seen, says Portershed co-working advocate

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

While remote working is by no means a new concept, it has become the new norm for many over the past year and a half. From the moment the first lockdown turned kitchen tables into office desks and shortened commutes to mere steps, we have been donning waist-up fashion and Zooming into work mode from across the county, country and world.

Humanity Dick’s biographer says new pedestrian bridge should honour him

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

Holidaying in Connemara just after the Millennium, I read one of those small grey boxes in the Rough Guide they use to give additional information about a specific location; in my case Ballynahinch Castle where I was having lunch. The description of a previous owner – Richard ‘Humanity Dick’ Martin - was intriguing.

Apparently, this man had pioneered animal rights in the early 19th century but was, somewhat paradoxically, the most feared duellist in Ireland. This snippet of information led me spending the following year living in Roundstone conducting pre-google research into Martin’s life and writing his biography.

Report those with illegal fireworks to Gardai says Senator Ollie Crowe

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

Senator Ollie Crowe has this week urged people to contact the gardai if they are aware of people selling or in possession of illegal fireworks as Halloween approaches. Senator Crowe said the dangers posed by illegal fireworks were significant and serious.

Agriculture is stepping up to the mark on climate change, says Fitzmaurice

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

The Irish Government should recognize that agriculture is stepping up to the mark on climate change and respond itself, according to independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice.

Canney welcomes Athenry national school plans

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

Galway East deputy Sean Canney has welcomed the confirmation from the Minister for Education that the proposal to amalgamate the Boys and Girls National Schools in Athenry is part of the Department’s Capital plans.

The proposal will include the construction of a new fit for purpose national school to ensure that Primary School education in Athenry is delivered in modern educational facilities fully quipped to deliver education for our children.

Ronan’s Irish camino to raise funds and remember beloved niece

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

Ronan Scully will put his best foot forward with some of his lifelong friends again this year, as he embarks on his 4th Bay to Bay charity walk commencing on Saturday, November 6 next.

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Thu, Oct 28, 2021

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Gaeltacht jobs boost as Connemara company secures major aerostructures contract

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

ÉireComposites, an Údarás na Gaeltachta client company located in the Conamara Gaeltacht, has secured a €8.1 million contract with Spirit AeroSystems, the world’s largest first-tier aerostructures manufacturer, to provide structural components for business jets and commercial airliners.

The new contract will bolster 60 existing positions in Éire Composites and the company will look to create 40 new jobs over the next three years at their facility in Indreabhán in Co. Galway.

SmartFit Hearing brings something new to Galway hearing aid wearers

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

Smartfit Hearing has opened a six day a week Audiology Centre in Galway to provide people with an alternative to overly priced hearing solutions.

Its business model is simple; it engages with the large hearing aid manufacturers to get the latest hearing aid technology for reasonable prices. Then it passes these savings on to the customer, and do not add on huge profits.

Lucia Evan to headline event for Rosabel’s Rooms tomorrow night

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

Carried Away PR & Events is to host a beautiful evening tomorrow at Caprice Galway in aid of Rosabel’s Rooms.

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