Woman with rare connective tissues disorder feels let down by health service

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

Barbra McDonagh describes how she lives in constant pain which affects every part of her body. Ms McDonagh, who is originally from Ballinfoyle but now lives in Cork, feels completely let down by our health service. She has been displaying symptoms of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome since she was six months old but, shockingly was only diagnosed by her GP last August, at the age of 38. Furthermore, she had to travel to London for an official diagnosis in April because there is no EDS specialist in Ireland.

Kyne secures meeting on Annaghdown Cemetery

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

The difficulties with the expansion of Annaghdown Cemetery will be examined at a meeting next week between the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Departmental officials, Galway West Oireachtas members and representatives of the Cemetery committee.

The meeting has been arranged by Galway West/Mayo South Fine Gael TD Seán Kyne and will take place on Wednesday in the Minister’s office on Kildare Street in Dublin.

Medtronic’s Galway workers volunteered 2,200 hours last month

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

Medtronic workers, with two offices in Galway, have volunteered 2,220 hours to charities across Ireland.

More than 1,400 outpatients waiting two years for treatment

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

Close to 1,400 people on the outpatient list at University Hospital Galway are waiting for more than two years for their treatment, a situation which has been described as “truly shocking” by Sinn Féin senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh.

AAA claims majority are ‘refusing to pay water charges’

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

Despite claims by Environment Minister Alan Kelly that the public is coming around to support the Government’s water tax, new figures reveal that fewer than half of households paid water charges by the due date.

Galway Potters’ Market taking place this weekend

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

From award winning potters to newly qualified ceramicists, some of the variety and virtuosity of contemporary Irish studio pottery will be on display for two days in Galway during the first week of the Arts Festival.

Bike scheme needs to be extended to more student populated areas, says Nolan

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

Galway West TD, Derek Nolan has called for the Galway Bike Scheme to be extended to a number of additional locations across the city that would help increase the number of students using the service.

Keaveney appalled by blatant breach of confidentiality on medical cards

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East Colm Keaveney has accused the Government and the HSE of breaching the confidentiality of hundreds of women who have received medical cards as part of a redress scheme for women who were resident in certain institutions and homes. 

Active Over 50s Show returns to Galway

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

A free event, specifically aimed at the interests and concerns of seniors, is shortly returning to Galway. Called The Active Over 50s Show, it is described by the organisers as “the ultimate lifestyle event for the west’s seniors”.

Charity table quiz for ISPCC, Special Olympics, and IYF

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

A charity table quiz, to raise funds for ISPCC, the Special Olympics Ireland, and the National Youth Foundation takes place on Tuesday July 21 at 8pm at the Loft at Seven, Bridge Street.

Skywhale takes maiden flight over Galway

Wed, Jul 15, 2015

The sun was finally shining and the birds were singing their morning song when the Skywhale took its maiden voyage over the city of Galway today, giving some commuters, early-morning risers, and even a few cows an unexpected surprise.

Celebratory weekend to take place in September to mark 40 year twinning between Galway and Lorient

Tue, Jul 14, 2015

The President Michael D Higgins will travel to Galway in September to launch a weekend of celebratory events to mark the 40th anniversary of Galway's twinning with Lorient. The French Ambassador to Ireland Jean-Pierre Thébault will also be in attendance on Friday September 18.

Essential infrastructure in the West is inadequate

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

Essential infrastructure in Galway is not "fit for purpose", requiring major upgrading to boost business and create more jobs, according to IBEC, whose west regional director John Brennan says his organisation, which represents Irish business, is urging the Government to prioritise the west.

'As an actor you’re not at the top of the food chain in the film world'

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

“The man who was Wreck-it Ralph just phoned and he’ll ring back in 10 minutes” hollered my excited daughter through the living room window that she had expressly opened for hollering purposes.

Minister's visit to UHG must lead to new emergency department say TDs

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

Close to 700 people were left on trolleys at University Hospital Galway in June, a 59 per cent increase on last year, and is a result of the non-intervention of the Health Minister, Leo Varadkar.

Grealish demands release of funds for Claregalway-Carnmore flood relief

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

A decision on releasing the balance of the money for the €7.1 million Clare River flood relief scheme is to be made in the coming weeks by the Minister for Public Expenditure, Brendan Howlin.

Bike scheme proves a success, but TD demands city centre become more bike friendly

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

More than 1,800 people have joined the Galway Bike Scheme, taking some 11,200 journeys by bike in first five months of 2015, but the success of the scheme is highlighting the need for more cycle lanes in the city.

Higgins calls for Mayo-Galway rail line to be made a greenway

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

Redeveloping the Galway-Mayo railway corridor stands to reap significant rewards for local communities, but trying to revive it as an actual working railway is only a "pie in the sky" dream.

Contracts signed to build new Garda Divisional HQ

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

Contracts have been signed for the construction a new Garda Divisional Headquarters, opposite Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology in Murrough, and work is expected to begin shortly.

Muslim community to hold minute's silence for Tunisia terrorist victims

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Galway will hold a minute's silence at Friday prayers in honour of the victims of the recent terrorist attack in Tunisia.

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