Work to start on Westside Sporting Facilities this month

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

Work is due to start this month on new GAA and soccer pitches and a children’s playground for Westside, with a local councillor hailing it as “great news” for the area.

Movember funding aids nurse-led prostate centre

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

Galway University Hospital will be one of two centres in the State to pilot a specialist nurse-led side effects clinic for men with prostate cancer.

Five hundred men have undergone innovative prostrate cancer treatment

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

Some 500 men have undergone a once off prostrate cancer treatment, involving the implantation of radiation seeds directly into the prostate as an alternative to conventional external beam radiotherapy and surgery, at Galway University Hospitals (GUH) since 2007.

CAO launches invaluable resource guide for parents and guardians

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

The Central Applications Office (CAO) has launched The CAO: A guide for parents and guardians to coincide with the opening of the online applications facility this week.

‘No show’ patients to be targeted in hospital efficiency campaign

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

University and Merlin Park Hospitals [GUH] are aiming to reduce their number of “no show” patients further in the coming months.

Clifden RNLI to name new inshore lifeboat ‘Joyce King’ in memory of a beloved wife

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

A new Atlantic 85 lifeboat for Clifden RNLI is to be officially named ‘Joyce King’ during a ceremony at the lifeboat station in the Connemara town at 2pm on Saturday November 9. The lifeboat, which went on service in June, was funded by a legacy from the late John Charles King in memory of his wife Joyce.

Excellent savings and a dedication to the local community at Hughes’ Londis Plus

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

Hughes’ Londis Plus in Mountbellew has established a long tradition of excellence in terms of customer service and a dedication to the local community.

People urged to examine their relationship with alcohol

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

People are being urged to challenge their personal relationship with alcohol in a bid to reduce its potential harm.

The call comes from Martin Lee, the chairperson of the Western Region Drugs Task Force, in the run up to the organisation’s seminar on the subject.

Galway City Comhairle na nÓg invites young people to AGM

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

Galway City Comhairle na nÓg will hold its AGM on November 12 in the Meyrick Hotel, Eyre Square and it is encouraging young people to attend.

New COPE Galway shop to provide funds for increased demand in services

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

COPE Galway have announced the opening of their new charity shop on St Augustine St., Galway. The shop will provide vital funds for COPE Galway and all proceeds from the shop will help deliver front-line services to vulnerable and isolated people in Galway city and county.

African minister to launch autobiography in Galway

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

Rev Sahr Yambasu, the former minister for Galway’s United Presbyterian and Methodist Church will return to the city next week to launch his autobiography.

Ballinasloe Library to host annual soapbox competition

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

The Europe Direct Centre at Ballinasloe Library is organising its annual soapbox competition and is calling for entries over the next two weeks from the people of Galway. The competition is broken up into two categories, one for adults and one for under 18 years. This year’s event will once again take place in the Westside Library in Galway city on Friday November 15 at 8pm.

Theatre and social media

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

SOCIAL MEDIA, be it Twitter or Facebook, are, like the theatre stage, a performance space where people ‘perform’ versions of themselves to the outside world.

Fine Gael to choose Oranmore-Athenry candidates tonight

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

Six candidates will tonight be competing for four places on the Fine Gael ticket as the party holds its selection convention for the new Oranmore-Athenry ward in the 2014 Local Elections.

Fianna Fáil to choose city election candidates next week

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

their names forward to run for Fianna Fáil in the 2014 Local Elections, but there will be competition for places as the party will only run six candidates next year.

James Kilbane gala concert in Corofin Church

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

Christian and country gospel singer James Kilbane will feature in an enchanting Christmas concert in St Colman’s Church in Corofin on Sunday December 8 at 8pm.

Angling experts fly in to Galway for international fair

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

A host of the greatest fly tyers, fly casters, and angling celebrities throughout the world will once again gather in Salthill this weekend to take part in the fourth Irish Fly Fair and International Angling show.

The show, which takes place at the Galway Bay Hotel on Saturday and Sunday, will feature the largest host of fly tyers and game angling stands under one roof in Ireland.

Double win for local Galway city stores in National Daybreak Competition

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

Arthur and Bernadette McGuire’s Daybreak in Raven Terrace and Jason Henchy’s Daybreak in Eyre Square were both proud winners at the 2013 Daybreak Store of the Year awards, which were held in Druids Glen Resort, in Co Wicklow.

Airport site should be made into major sports stadium for the west says Carroll

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

A 25,000 seater stadium for use by rugby, soccer, and the GAA, along with a sports centre of excellence, should be the aim of any future plans for the Galway Airport site in Carnmore.

Healy-Eames to battle FG attempts to throw her out of the party

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

Efforts are under way to expel controversial senator Fidelma Healy-Eames from Fine Gael and force her to hand over her membership card — however the Galwegian could become a symbol for tensions within the party over the current leadership.

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