More than a third of ED patients last year were medical card holders

Thu, Jan 02, 2020

A total of 75,413 patients attended the emergency department of University Hospital Galway in the past year. Of these 71,230 were new patients while 4,183 were review patients. Some 21,324 were medical card patients.

Galway named as top foodie destination for 2020

Wed, Jan 01, 2020

BBC Good Food Magazine has named Galway as its top destination for foodies in 2020. The city made it to the top of the annual list as it prepares to embark on a year-long European Capital of Culture 2020 programme, with food culture playing a major part of the planned events.

Help prevent the spread of flu

Wed, Jan 01, 2020

The HSE is urging the public to help prevent the spread of flu and norovirus (the contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhoea) by avoiding hospitals and GP surgeries so as not to infect others who may be already unwell.

Dr Aine McNamara, a specialist in public health medicine, says what we call weather illnesses such as colds, sore throats, coughs and such like, are viral, self-limiting illnesses and can be treated with fluids and analgesia (painkillers). Most of these mild illnesses are viral and can be treated by yourself at home.

Fantasy Football round 21 preview

Tue, Dec 31, 2019

The final whistle at the Etihad Stadium also brought the conclusion of December which means it is time to the name the Advertiser Tribal League's Manager of the Month in association with Monroe's Tavern.

GMIT and Marine Institute study shows pollutants in stranded killer whales

Thu, Dec 26, 2019

Killer whales are an iconic species in the world’s oceans. They are also at the top of the food chain and able to concentrate persistent pollutants to very high levels, a new study carried out by GMIT and the Marine Institute shows.

The study, published in the Marine Pollution Bulletin, has shown levels of persistent pollutants in four stranded killer whales are very high and may exceed the toxicity threshold which can lead to significant health effects. The role that high concentrations of persistent pollutants may have played in their possible cause of death is not known.

Ireland West Airport staff raise €41,000 for three Irish charities in 2019

Thu, Dec 26, 2019

Ireland West Airport staff were delighted this week to present a cheque for €41,395 to the airport’s three staff nominated charities for 2019 – Croí, Hope House and The Jack and Jill Foundation.

Six staff to be employed in new NCT Centre, Tuam says Cannon

Thu, Dec 26, 2019

An East Galway TD has welcomed confirmation that Tuam`s new NCT Centre is to employ six staff.

Learn how Alcoholics Anonymous can help with alcoholism

Thu, Dec 26, 2019

Alcoholics Anonymous will hold an open public meeting in the Galway Bay Hotel, Friday January 3 at 8.00pm, which is open all who have an interest in alcoholism and how Alcoholics Anonymous can help in solving a personal drinking problem or helping someone else to solve such a problem.

Kyne welcomes funding for Galway’s animal welfare organisations

Thu, Dec 26, 2019

Minister Seán Kyne has welcomed the allocation of €87,000 to animal welfare organisations in Galway.The funding is part of a €2,906,000 allocation by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed to 106 animal welfare organisations across the country.

“The organisations benefiting include Galway SPCA which has received €40,000, MADRA and Pro Animale Ireland CLG both received €12,000 each, along with funding allocations for Fellenberg Foundation Ireland Ltd, Forgotten Horses Ireland, Galway & Claddagh Swan Rescue, Galway Cat Rescue and Renvyle Cat and Dog Rescue,” he said.

More than 600,000 visitors to market gave city €20 million boost

Thu, Dec 26, 2019

The tenth edition of the Galway Christmas Market which concluded at the weekend, drew more than 600,000 visitors to Eyre Square, generating an economic boost of €20m to Galway city.

Spanish shipyard to build Galway’s new marine research vessel

Thu, Dec 26, 2019

A contract has been signed between the Marine Institute and Spanish shipyard Astilleros Armon Vigo S.A. for the construction of Ireland’s new Galway-based state-of-the-art marine research vessel, following the completion of the design of the vessel by Skipsteknisk AS of Norway.

Look after the little things this Christmas

Thu, Dec 26, 2019

Look after the little things in life. Because one day the time will come when you realise they are the big things.

Let us show the hospitality that is the defining characteristic of being Irish

Thu, Dec 26, 2019

As President of Ireland may I send you my warmest wishes for a peaceful and a Happy Christmas and New Year.

Cannon urges Galway farmers to consider benefits of new 40per cent grant for calf rearing facilities

Thu, Dec 26, 2019

An East Galway TD has welcomed the announcement of a new €1.5m Financial Support Scheme for Calf Rearing.

A Mayoral reflection on 2019

Thu, Dec 26, 2019

Having now completed six months of my term as Mayor of Galway, I reflect on issues I have come across, some of the people I have met, and some of the communities I have visited.

Mummers to flock to New Inn in January

Thu, Dec 26, 2019

The Annual New Inn Mummers Festival has been confirmed for Saturday night January 11, commencing at 7 pm in the New Inn Leisure Centre.

CUA welcomes external advisers to support flexible learning and digital capability project

Thu, Dec 26, 2019

The Connacht-Ulster Alliance (CUA) of GMIT, LYIT and IT Sligo are building the digital and flexible learning capability of staff and students in its eight campuses in the West and North West in its efforts to meet the criteria to apply for Technological University (TU) designation.

Government disingenuous towards creches once again, says Fitzmaurice

Thu, Dec 26, 2019

Creche owners have been left disillusioned yet again by this Government as support payments begin to hit their accounts, according to independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice.

Jobs boost as Aerogen announce plans to hire 80 staff

Thu, Dec 26, 2019

Galway received a seasonal jobs boost with the announcement of 80 new jobs at global medtech company Aerogen, when it opened its new engineering labs in the city at the weekend.

Anam Cara to hold parent support evening

Thu, Dec 26, 2019

Anam Cara Galway, will host a parent support evening in the Clayton Hotel, Briar Hill on January 8 at 7.20pm

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