Build new mental health unit at Merlin Park, urges former forum vice chair
Thu, Nov 28, 2013
A proposal to build a 50 bed mental health unit on an already congested UHG site is senseless when a “perfect location” exists among 150 acres at Merlin Park, a former vice chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum claimed this week.
Cllr Catherine Connolly told the meeting at Merlin Park on Tuesday that someone must call a halt to the overdevelopment of the regional hospital site and “let sense prevail”.
Read more ...Celebrity soccer match to raise funds for two local charities
Thu, Nov 28, 2013
People are being urged to support a fundraising celebrity soccer game on Friday evening which will benefit two local charities.
Read more ...Conneely accuses hospital consultants who delay signing insurance claims as ‘disgraceful’
Thu, Nov 28, 2013
Hospital consultants who delay signing off private health insurance claims promptly appear to be giving “the two fingers” to the HSE West’s financial controller and the Minister for Health, it was claimed this week.
Read more ...Unite members at Thermo King to highlight violence against women
Thu, Nov 28, 2013
Three hundred Unite trade union members at Thermo King will sport white ribbons today to highlight violence against women and the need for men to take the lead in eliminating it.
Read more ...SVP launches annual appeal to help tackle increasing poverty
Thu, Nov 28, 2013
The biggest provider of hostels for the homeless, and assistance to those in need, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, is urging Galwegians to support this year’s annual appeal.
Read more ...GTI celebrates its 75th annivary in maritime style
Thu, Nov 28, 2013
The Galway Technical Institute is celebrating 75 years serving the educational needs of both local learners and, in more recent times, learners from far flung corners of the land.
Read more ...Free Baboró workshops and live music at Continental Christmas Market
Thu, Nov 28, 2013
The Galway Continental Christmas Market which officially opened last Friday evening is not just a mecca for festive shoppers but is providing a new venue for family entertainment in Galway city.
Read more ...Christmas parking with City Centre Car Park
Thu, Nov 28, 2013
Christmas shoppers in Galway can enjoy a handy saving on their car parking thanks to the City Centre Car Park at Fairgreen, just around the corner from the Tourist Office.
Read more ...Goverment slammed for ‘shameful’ exclusion of west from major EU infrastructure funding
Thu, Nov 28, 2013
MEP for Ireland North West - Midlands, Pat the Cope Gallagher, has slammed the Irish Government’s decision to “totally ignore the entire western region” from the Trans European Transport Network as “shameful”.
Read more ...Christmas Food Fair in aid of Care for Shane Fund
Thu, Nov 28, 2013
The Tuam Lions Club will hold a Christmas Food Fair on Wednesday, December 4 at Palace Restaurant, Supervalu, in Tuam to raise funds for the Care for Shane Fund.
Read more ...Croí Christmas cards on sale now
Thu, Nov 28, 2013
The ever popular Croí Christmas cards are on sale now throughout the west of Ireland.
Read more ...Console celebration of light in Galway
Thu, Nov 28, 2013
Families and friends of people lost through suicide in Galway have the chance to come together to remember their loved ones at Console’s upcoming Celebration of Light.
Read more ...Galway Science Festival is another stellar success
Thu, Nov 28, 2013
The 16th Galway Science and Technology Festival attracted a record 20,000 visitors to its final day at NUI Galway on Sunday.
Read more ...Connect with the Christmas craft fair
Thu, Nov 28, 2013
On Saturday December 7 and Sunday December 8 the Connect Intercultural Community Group and the Ard Family Resource Centre in Doughiska will hold a Christmas craft fair.
Read more ...Galway baking a difference in aid of the ISPCC this Christmas
Thu, Nov 28, 2013
Ireland’s oldest children's charity the ISPCC has launched its Holly Bake fundraiser sponsored by Betty Crocker.
Read more ...Teen gets ten months for knocking security guard unconscious
Thu, Nov 28, 2013
A teenager who violently assaulted a shop security guard, knocking him unconscious, was sentenced to 10 months in jail at Galway District Court this week.
Read more ...Holland’s Londis - serving the local Oughterard comunity
Thu, Nov 28, 2013
Holland’s Londis has established a welcoming atmosphere, quality customer service, and strong ties to the local community of Oughterard and its surroundings for 30 years.
Read more ...Galway to host Amesty International conference on violence against women
Thu, Nov 28, 2013
Violence against women will be the focus of a major conference to be held by Amnesty International Ireland in NUI Galway next week.
The conference, which will take place in Room AC203, main concourse, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on Thursday December 5, will focus on the case of Miriam Lopez, from Mexico, who was brutally raped and who has been denied justice.
Read more ...Council must take advantage to attract cycling tourism
Thu, Nov 28, 2013
Galway has serious potential to become a cycling tourism hub and the Galway City Council must take advantage of sustainable transport opportunities to make this a reality.
Read more ...Galway Mountain Rescue Team under threat with loss of city base
Thu, Nov 28, 2013
The Galway Mountain Rescue Team faces extinction as it is set to lose its vehicle base at UHG and the ending of the Government funding scheme to pay insurance costs.
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