Organic Farming gets boost from the Greens

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Senator Pauline O’Reilly said that the Green Party are announcing a dramatic increase in funding for organic farmers.

Free confidential rapid HIV Testing available across Galway

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Alarming figures from the HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) indicate that in the early part of 2020 (up to end of March), the numbers of newly diagnosed cases of HIV in Ireland had increased by a staggering 42% (over figures for same period in 2019).

Redundancy brings stress and important decisions for workers

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

The stresses of Covid 19 have been compounded by economic stress for both employers and employees. Inevitably, the economic downturn created in certain sectors has led to large scale restructuring of businesses and unfortunately, redundancy plans are now in play with many companies, both local businesses and multinationals.

‘St Vincent de Paul helped me achieve my dreams’ — Don’t be afraid to ask for help

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

“St. Vincent de Paul has had an enormous impact on my life. The effect SVP has had on my ability to go to University cannot be overstated. Without the help of SVP over the last few years, I would not have been able to complete my education,” said a local woman this week.

Council begin installing lighting along South Park and Blackrock

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Work began this week on providing low-level, interactive, smart lighting, along the walkways at South Park in the Claddagh, and alongside the golf course, just off Blackrock, Salthill.

Webinar to discuss life and work of human rights lawyer and activist Kevin Boyle

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

This Saturday, people are invited to a webinar in which Donncha O’Connell, Established Professor of Law at NUI Galway, and Mike Chinoy, former CNN correspondent and author of Are You With Me? Kevin Boyle and the Rise of the Human Rights Movement to discuss the life and work of human rights lawyer and activist, Kevin Boyle.

The discussion will also touch on developments in Northern Ireland, and the experience of 2020 from the point of view of street politics in Hong Kong and the US. This event is run as part of the Dublin Book Festival.

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Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Clarinbridge gets ready for Christmas lights’ display

Clarinbridge is getting set for another Christmas lights display with Sunday December 6 at 6pm the time and date scheduled for the yuletide illumination.

Radiology works at Portiuncula to be completed by spring

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

The works to the radiology department at Portiuncula University Hospital are due to be completed by late February 2021. Prequalification documentation is due to be published on etenders for the main construction works to deliver the new 50 bed ward block in early January 2021.

Local scientist calls for decade of concerted effort to enhance understanding of the deep seas

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Professor Louise Allcock, Head of Zoology and Director of the Ryan Institute’s Centre for Ocean Research and Exploration at NUI Galway, is part of an international team of scientists who have called for a dedicated decade-long programme of research to greatly advance discovery in the remote regions of the deep seas and learn how they impact the wider ocean and life on the planet.

Just Transition project funding in Galway will help create jobs says Dolan

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Funding for projects approved under the Just Transition Fund in Galway will help create sustainable job opportunities and benefit in communities, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Shop online at Galway Hospice Christmas Market

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Shop local at the Galway Hospice Virtual Christmas Market, running online from Thursday 26th - Sunday 29th November.

Galway Chamber — flying the flag for the west

Wed, Nov 25, 2020

In its 230th year, Galway Chamber has seen its fair share of emergencies, wars, recessions, all challenging them in their different ways. But perhaps nothing has impacted as much as the current pandemic. But in adversity, there is opportunity, and the Chamber has stepped into the role of minder, mentor, and protector of all the businesses not just in the city, but in the region.

File sent to DPP after major drugs haul in city

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Gardai in the city have sent a file to the director of public prosecutions following a major seizure of drugs and cash in the city.

Use drones to combat illegal dumping says Cheevers

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Using drones to identify people carrying out illegal dumping could prove an effective way for the Galway City Council to combat this major problem.

Miller's Lane can be more than just soccer pitches, says Connolly

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Millers Lane should not just be soccer pitches, but has the potential to be a recreation space for the entire local community, according to Cllr John Connolly.

Bia Innovator Campus calls for expressions of interest

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Bia Innovator Campus (CLG) has confirmed this week that it is on course to start welcoming food companies to the campus in January, and is calling on businesses to register their interest in the facility by November 27. The campus will hold its official opening in summer 2021.

Patients asked to attend hospital alone and to wear masks

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

All patients attending the local public hospitals are asked to attend the facilities alone, except in exceptional circumstances.

Galway RNLI Lifeboat rescues swimmers off Silverstrand

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Two people cut off by the high tide near Blackrock on Galway Bay on Sunday were rescued by Galway RNLI Lifeboat.

Galway epidemiologist who survived Covid seeks non-hospitalised survivors’ stories

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

An epidemiologist at NUI Galway who contracted Covid 19 earlier this year is appealing for people who have tested positive in the last week or so but who have not been hospitalised, to contact her as part of a major study into the lingering symptoms of the infection.

Drug reform must be on the political agenda

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Drug reform is an important conversation that is happening in households and social circles, but one that politicians seem afraid to touch. Ireland has a long path to go on drug reform.

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