Election candidates urged to put specialist services for people with eating disorders top of their priority lists

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

A Co Galway mother whose teenage daughter is battlng life-threatening anorexia is appealing to election candidates to put specialist treatment facilities for eating disorders at the top of their priority lists.

Mental health issues are being forgotten

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

I have noticed one issue that seems to have been forgotten when the party leaders debated in NUIG last Monday is the epidemic we have around mental health and suicide. There seems to be a reluctance in some quarters to talk about mental well being and issues we have amongst our younger generation, although not excusive to this generation.In June 2017 I contacted Minister Bruton (Education Minister at the time) with the suggestion of including positive well being and mental health awareness into the school curriculum but not to increase the workload on teachers.

I suggested we take the brave step and create positions of employment that ensures all our secondary school children take part in well being classes and are prepared for life’s challenges when their time in school comes to an end. Unfortunately, I was advised that it was not on the agenda of the Government at that time.In recent years we have sadly lost so many to suicide here in Galway, something which has been replicated across the country.

Galway – the next steps

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

We are all rightly proud of Galway, our city and county which, I believe, has all the ingredients needed to be the best place in which to work, study, raise a family, and grow older.

Crannóg discovered in Connemara by man out walking after Storm Brendan

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

A new site of archaeological importance was discovered at An Liopa Thoir, east of An Spidéal when a local man was out walking after the recent Storm Brendan.

Keaveney calls for iron-fisted response to burglaries

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

Gardai need to respond with an iron-fist to counteract the spate of burglaries that have plagued Tuam recently, according to a Galway county councillor.

City under blizzard of cocaine warns counsellor

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

The use of cocaine throughout Galway city and county is at epidemic levels according to a Galway clinical specialist in addiction.

Man whose body was found in 2014 identified

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

Gardaí have identified a man whose body was found in Galway following a years-long investigation.

The man was discovered on September 27, 2014, by a dog walker in the woods beside Rusheen Bay in Barna. His death was treated as a personal tragedy; however the investigation remained open over the years as the Garda worked to establish his identity.

Time to protect and champion local primary schools, says INTO officer

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

It is unacceptable that there are over half a million children taught in underfunded primary schools, according to INTO General Secretary John Boyle.

Galway2020 ignites the flame as opening week arrives

Mon, Feb 03, 2020

Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture has begun this week with a series of events throughout the county, which will culminate in a spectacular, fire-lit Opening Ceremony at South Park in Galway City on Saturday 8 February.

Support mobilises against Government's deportation order for NUIG student

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Mduduzi Ngwenya, an NUI Galway student, DJ, and community activist, is being threatened with deportation, a move which has led to the founding of an online petition and a campaign to prevent him being forced to return to Zimbabwe.

Mental health must be 'genuine priority' for next Dáil, says Ó’Tuathail

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Mental health must become a "genuine priority" for the next Dáil, where patients and their families are put "at the heart of reforming the service", according to Social Democrats Galway West candidate, Niall Ó Tuathail.

Councillors criticise extra funding request by Galway 2020

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

The request of an extra €2.5 million in funding by Galway 2020 from the Galway City Council has been criticised by city councillors.

The project officially launches on Saturday February 8 at an event in South Park, Claddagh, councillors were asked to grant €1.25 million in 2021 and 2022 in order to facilitate the delivery of additional programme elements in the city and the development of legacy initiatives at a special meeting on Monday at City Hall.

NUI Galway study challenges blood pressure guidelines

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Up to 150,000 Irish patients may not need to increase their blood pressure medication despite new lower blood pressure thresholds recommended recently in US and European medical treatment guidelines.

Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2020 launched at Aula Maxima event

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh, Galway’s bilingual business award, was officially launched by Uachtarán Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh, an tOllamh Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh who said the competition is very much in keeping with the core values of the National University of Ireland, Galway.

Galway family revel in Atlantic sailing adventure

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

A County Galway family are combining their love for the sea and adventure to explore the Atlantic by boat.

Researchers and locals team up to develop village plan for Moycullen

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Researchers at NUI Galway’s School of Geography, Archaeology and Irish Studies have teamed up with Forbairt Pobail Maigh Cuilinn (Moycullen Community Development Association) to develop a people-powered development plan for the village. The Moycullen 2030 Village Plan project was funded by the Irish Research Council.

TG4 poll shows a dogfight is in prospect in Galway West — All up for grabs

Tue, Jan 28, 2020

The results of a TG4/Ipsos MRBI constituency poll carried out for ‘Vóta 2020’ programme shows a real dog-fight is in prospect in Galway West, with all five sitting TDs and as many as five other candidates all in contention to be elected. The quota in Galway West is 17%, and although no one candidate has enough first preference votes to reach the quota according to the poll, the competition will be fierce for the five seats.

Plans advanced for 1,000 home Sandy Road development

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Business owners and public sector bodies located at Sandy Road are to meet with the Land Development Agency in the coming months to clear the way for a major 20-acre development at Sandy Road which will deliver up to 1,000 new homes, together with sustainable businesses and leisure spaces.

Stakeholders to meet to clear way for 1,000 home development at Sandy Road

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Business owners and public sector bodies located at Sandy Road are to meet with the Land Development Agency in the coming months to clear the way for a major 20-acre development at Sandy Road which will deliver up to 1,000 new homes, together with sustainable businesses and leisure spaces.

President Higgins to open Galway 2020 next month

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Uachtarán na hÉireann, Michael D Higgins, will officially inaugurate Galway 2020 at the European Capital of Culture's opening ceremony on Saturday, February 8, in South Park, the Claddagh.

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