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.

Will the legacy of this weekend’s events span seven centuries?

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

To be fair, I can’t blame the folks at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church for the ridiculously busy news weekend that lies ahead of us here in Galway. There is no doubt that when they finished that wonderful church on that February Sunday in 1320 that they had no idea that exactly seven centuries later, they would be blowing out the 700 candles on a massive cake, at the same time as the drums of Galway being named a European capital were beating out just a few fields away.

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.

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.

Fantasy Football round 26 preview

Wed, Feb 05, 2020

Another weekend, another round of Premier League football, and another victory for Liverpool. Jürgen Klopp's men are on course to break a number of records including securing the earliest title in the history of the league. Elsewhere champions Man City fell to defeat against Spurs, Leciester and Chelsea battled out to a 2-2 draw, and West Ham blew a two goal lead to draw with Brighton.

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.

Galway West - can Greens or Soc Dems unseat incumbent TDs?

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

A boon and a boost for the Social Democrats and The Greens; a warning to Noel Grealish; and a reassurance to Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil - the TG4 poll on Galway West seems to predict a constituency ready for change.

It’s time to protect and champion our local primary schools.

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Today, more than 559,000 children are taught in large classes in underfunded primary schools where there is minimal support for school leaders. This is not acceptable. The next government must change this reality.

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.

It's all to play for in Galway West

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

We are down to almost the last week of this General Election campaign and for arguably the first time in many campaigns, it genuinely is all to play for in the five seat constituency of Galway West.

First month of decade has been an ugly one

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

It has been an ugly start to the New Year. As the first month draws to a close, we are not filled with the optimism that comes with the unfurling of the daffodil blooms; our hearts are not pumped with the warmth of the setting sun that stays with us just a little longer every day. The spring that should drag us out of the end in the morning is less taut, as the realities of the days ahead and past sit on our chests.

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.

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.

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