Galway student wins major Engineers Ireland award
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
NUI Galway student Fiona Griffin has won first prize in the Engineers Ireland Level 8 Innovative Student Engineer Awards 2011, for her pioneering design of a revolutionary heart valve.
Read more ...Brigit’s Garden fire spectacular this Saturday
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
Brigit’s Garden will celebrate mid-summer with fire, theatre, rhythm and fun at Splanc! an interactive fire spectacular this Saturday from 7.30 to 11.30pm.
Read more ...award for Galway radio producer
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
Galway-based independent radio producer Mary Owens has won a silver prize at the prestigious New York International Awards for her innovative series celebrating Ireland’s maritime song tradition. The Sea in Song was broadcast by RTÉ Lyric FM and funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.
Read more ...Never have an excuse for a bad hair day with Yourell online
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
Yourells Hair Salon, Eyre Street has just launched its new, exclusive online booking service on Yourells.com - their newly designed website which allows clients to make hair appointments 24/7.
Read more ...UHG to get twelve additional theatre nurses following top level meeting
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
Twelve additional theatre nurses will be allocated to University Hospital Galway in the next two months in the wake of a top level meeting between local Oireachtas politicians, hospital consultants and Health Minister Dr James Reilly in Dublin yesterday (Wednesday).
Read more ...Embryonic tornado spotted in south Galway
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
An avid Galway weather watcher has made headlines this week after spotting and photographing a funnel cloud in Ardrahan on Tuesday evening.
Read more ...One year to go — July 2012 can shape Galway for the next decade
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
Just one year from now, Galway city will be an even more happening, buzzing place than it normally is, because the eyes of the world will be thrust upon us as we prepare to host the end of the Volvo Ocean Race. The harbour will be full of impressive vessels, hotel space will be as scarce as hens’ teeth as the cream of world sailing come to the very edge of Europe for the the conclusion of a race that has fallen in love with Galway. World media organisations will not need the usual excuses to come here and Galway will once again be the envy of the country.
Read more ...Don’t panic — Ambulance service to hold major emergency exercise
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
The HSE West ambulance service will hold a major emergency exercise in Ballinasloe tomorrow (Thursday) at 6pm.
Read more ...Galway hospital worst offender with average wait of 300 days
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
A damning report has highlighted the extent of the “excessive and unsafe waiting times” for referrals to hospital outpatient services, with Galway again named and shamed as having the longest wait in the country.
The report published yesterday by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) which found the management of patient referrals was poor, has found that patients should not wait more than 90 days to be seen for an outpatient referral, however, only six out of the 22 hospitals which submitted data to HealthStat actually achieved this target. Unsurprisingly Galway was leading the offenders, giving the worst performance (as of November 2010) with the average wait for an appointment in a consultant-led clinic at 300 days.
Read more ...Galway Film Fleadh programme unveiled
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
DETAILS OF the line-up for the 23rd Galway Film Fleadh, which runs from July 5 to 10, were revealed at the festival’s press launch in the Radisson Hotel on Tuesday evening.
Read more ...Jarlath McInerney remembered as hundreds get on their bikes
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
The Jarlath McInerney Memorial Cycling Event is taking place again this year around the Claddagh on Saturday June 25, and is in aid of Crumlin Children’s Hospital.
Read more ...Mary Bennett ‘deeply honoured’ by Freedom of City award next week
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
Businesswoman Mary Bennett, who is to be granted the Freedom of the City at a special reception next week, says she was “deeply honoured” to be chosen.
Read more ...Man accused of criminal gang drug-dealing offences sent for trial
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
A Rahoon man accused of dealing drugs with the intention of enhancing the ability of a criminal organisation has been sent forward for trial.
Read more ...Pedalling for positive mental health
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
The third annual Coast to Coast cycle from Galway to Dublin from Friday to Sunday in aid of St Patrick’s Hospital Foundation aims to raise vital funds to provide greater access to mental healthcare nationwide.
Read more ...Addict goes on break-in spree of houses
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
Sentencing in the case of a drug addict with 52 previous convictions who committed a series of burglaries throughout the city, gaining entry to private houses all of which had been occupied at the time, was adjourned this week to allow time for the preparation of reports.
Read more ...Man fined for putting students in fear
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
A man who was agressive towards a number of students, putting them in fear, was fined €250 at Galway District Court this week.
Read more ...Major upgrade on the way for Dangan to cathedral walking/cycling ‘Greenway’
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
The “Greenway” cycle and pedestrian route from NUI, Galway at Dangan to Galway Cathedral, via the Fisheries Field, is set for a major upgrade and renovation.
Read more ...Cannabis and opium factory accused sent for trial
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
A 45-year-old man has been sent forward for trial accused of drug dealing offences as well as operating a cannabis and opium factory in the Claregalway area.
Read more ...GAFTV goes live on Monday
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
Filmmakers from across Ireland will be in Galway to ensure arts festival audiences receive up to the minute previews, news, and exclusive interviews through the online GAFTV.
Some 40 volunteers will be involved with GAFTV this year and their work can be viewed online daily at GAFTV.ie, which will begin with previews from Monday June 27 and run through until July 24.
Read more ...The Galway Races carnival to bring families into city for race week
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
This Galway Race Week, from Thursday July 28 to Sunday July 31, the Galway harbour on Dock Road is set to be an all encompassing entertainment village for families, music lovers, and party goers alike.
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