Hospital consultants warn that patient health in the west and northwest at risk due to excessive treatment delays

Thu, May 11, 2023

A growing shortage of acute hospital beds across the region is resulting in waiting lists for essential treatment and impacting on patient outcomes, the Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA) has warned this week.

Dancing with Wulf — ‘broken teeth’ remark sparks off a bunfight

Thu, May 11, 2023

We get quite used to people saying nice things about us. The jewel of the west, Ireland’s party capital, the graveyard of ambition; whenever you add ‘happening out west’ to a sentence, it is invariably positive. We have created such a cool vibe around Galway that to be a dissenting voice stands out and invites push-back...and that’s ok. To be protective of the place where you are from, where you have chosen to grow up, to study, to work is only natural.

I write on the topic this week in the light of the kerfuffle that has emerged in the wake of the comments made by German planner Wulf Daseking at the recent Reimagining Galway conference that was held in the city. The renowned planning academic in Freiburg and in University College London, was in Galway as the keynote speaker at the event, hosted by the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI), the Academy of Urbanism, and Galway City Council. We love finding out what people think of us in this country, so it was only natural that the bould Wulf was going to be asked, “so, Wulf lad, what do ya think....”

1,000 jobs announced for Athenry as Dexcom selects town for first European manufacturing site

Fri, May 05, 2023

IDA Ireland, together with Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, announced today that Dexcom, Inc., a global leader in continuous glucose monitoring for people with diabetes, plans to build its newest global manufacturing facility in Athenry, Galway. The project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland and represents an investment of €300 million over five years and the potential to create up to 1,000 high skilled jobs over the same period.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said: "Congratulations to all at Dexcom on this move, which is great news for local employment and the local economy in Galway and the wider region, both during the initial construction phase, and even more so thereafter with the creation of up to 1,000 high tech graduate and technician positions expected in the coming years. I was pleased to meet with Dexcom this time last year when I visited their headquarters in San Diego. This will be one of the biggest single private sector investments ever in the West of Ireland. In addition to the thousand jobs being created by the company, it will bring many spin-off opportunities, jobs and contracts for other businesses in the region. The announcement that Athenry is to become Dexcom’s first manufacturing site in Europe is very much in line with the Government’s policy of balanced regional development. It has been enabled by major government investment in infrastructure in the area and a lot of hard work on the part of IDA Ireland.”

Nominations open for the Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2023 / Ainmniúcháin oscailte do Ghradaim an Chathaoirligh 2023

Fri, May 05, 2023

Nominations open for the Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2023

Thousands expected at Darkness Into Light events across city and county

Thu, May 04, 2023

Thousands of people are expected to take part in the Darkness Into Light walks and events around the city and county this weekend, with the largest being in Galway City where a crowd of more than three thousand is expected to gather at dawn on Saturday.

Sailing club to host mariners’ memorial service

Thu, May 04, 2023

A special Mariners’ Memorial Service will be hosted by Galway Bay Sailing Club on Monday (May 8) at Renville, Oranmore, starting at 7pm sharp.

Grants for the elderly should be increased to reflect rising construction costs, says Reddington

Thu, May 04, 2023

The housing aid and adaptation grants issued by Local Authorities to older people and those with disabilities should be increased to reflect the rising cost of construction, according to Cllr Andrew Reddington

Lyons says Knocknacarra bus commuters deserve better treatment

Thu, May 04, 2023

A city councillor has hit out at the refusal of the National Transport Authority (NTA) to bring cheaper bus fares to thousands of potential commuters in Knocknacarra.

Advertiser in brief..

Thu, May 04, 2023

GRD launch a Community Survey for new LEADER Programme

Galway Rural Development (GRD), who are preparing a Local Development Strategy to deliver the next LEADER Programme for the municipal districts of east Galway, have launched an online survey to give the people of East Galway their say on the priorities for the 2023-27 programme.

RNLI receives €5,000 donation from Galway Shipping Company to fund lifeboat charity’s lifesaving work

Thu, May 04, 2023

Representatives from the City of Galway Shipping company visited Galway RNLI during their weekly training session, to present the charity with a donation of €5,000. The company, which has been in operation since 1947, is based a short distance from the Galway lifeboat station, at New Docks.

Swim into the Dawn this Saturday

Thu, May 04, 2023

On Saturday morning next, May 6, as part of the Darkness into Light initiative in support of Pieta House, a Galway based swimming community, Gentle Swimming, is hosting a dawn swim at the Big Beach, Salthill.

Anyone who would like to support Darkness into Light is welcome to come along, for what should be a unique experience, welcoming the dawn of a new day, while exploring the beauty of being immersed in the ocean.

Thousands attend multidisciplinary ritual beach performances

Thu, May 04, 2023

Over 2,000 people attended two multidisciplinary ritual beach performances to celebrate the ocean last weekend. The unique events took place in Kinvara on Trácht Beach and Ladies Beach in Salthill, Galway City as part of Galway Theatre Festival.

Have you got what it takes to win Ireland’s most extreme fitness competition?

Thu, May 04, 2023

Applications are now open for the television programme, Ireland’s Fittest Family, which sees families, from across the country, battle to claim victory.

Beautiful Connemara charms top American travel writers

Thu, May 04, 2023

Some of the United States’ top travel writers journeyed to the prestigious Travel Classics International Writers’ conference in Ashford Castle last week.

Have you experienced a stroke or cardiac event?

Thu, May 04, 2023

Croí, the heart and stroke charity, is delighted to announce three in-person events throughout May in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon for those who have experienced a stroke or cardiac event.

The Croí Health Team are thrilled to be able to bring its Croí Connects events to communities across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon throughout the month of May. Croí has planned an engaging programme of talks and information stands at these three locations.

‘If I worried too much, I wouldn’t be able to do this job properly,’

Thu, May 04, 2023

It’s the voice that people recognise first. When we commence our chat, she is grappling with a coffee machine that threatens to drown out our conversation. And then, there is the voice that has kept millions of crime podcast fans enthralled during lockdown, at a time when gangland crime proved box office and when the misdemeanours of an elite group of criminals, here at home and abroad, became household names.

Glittering Their Lives Matter Ball in city to support work of Tanzanian cancer charity

Thu, May 04, 2023

The work of a paediatrician who worked in Galway some years ago and who went on to set up a childhood cancer charity in Tanzania will be honoured and supported by a glittering Ball to be held in the city this weekend.

The Big Wedding Rehearsal at Galway Bay Hotel – Galway’s newest wedding event

Thu, May 04, 2023

Galway Bay Hotel’s location along the shores of Galway Bay is enchanting and picturesque, setting the scene for you and your guests to create memories that will last a lifetime.

With breath-taking views overlooking the bay, a reputation for excellence and 25 years of experience in the industry; Galway Bay Hotel is the perfect destination for your dream wedding day.

Hair-raising Evan experience benefits Cancer Care West

Thu, May 04, 2023

Galwayman Evan Kilmartin allowed the razor near his generous locks when he volunteered to be shaved for Cancer Care West last weekend.

Surround yourself with love in the heart of Galway City at The Galmont Hotel & Spa’s Exclusive Wedding Showcase

Thu, May 04, 2023

Happily ever after begins at The Galmont Hotel & Spa Galway this May with a stunning wedding showcase planned for loved-up couples searching for the perfect venue to tie the knot.

Taking place from 2pm-5pm on Sunday May 28, the luxury hotel in the very heart of Galway City will give couples an exclusive glimpse of all its top tier services alongside some of Galway’s award-winning wedding suppliers.

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