Marty Walsh victory in Boston mayoral race heralded as ‘great day for Galway’
Thu, Nov 07, 2013
The victory of Boston mayor elect Marty Walsh, the son of Connemara emigrants, has been hailed a “great day for Galway” by local representatives who predict a strengthening of ties between the two cities and a much anticipated visit to the west by April next year.
Read more ...Married couple upset over ‘inequality of medical card ceiling for over 70s
Thu, Nov 07, 2013
A couple living on the Galway/Mayo border are upset over what they say is the inequality of the ceiling in relation to medical cards for over 70s.
Read more ...ACT for Meningitis teams up with Samaritans for celeb soccer match to raise funds and awareness
Thu, Nov 07, 2013
ACT with Samaritans is a joint venture between ACT for Meningitis and Samaritans Galway who for one evening have joined forces together to host a Celebrity Soccer Match at Deacy Park on Friday November 29 7.30pm. As well as raising money for both charities the aim of the event is to raise the profile of both organizations and to encourage people to come forward and seek support.
Read more ...Ten thousand waiting for a home in Galway city
Thu, Nov 07, 2013
Some 10,000 men, women, and children are waiting for a home in Galway city, with some families enduring waits of up to 11 or 12 years for a two bed-roomed house.
This is the view of Independent city councillor Catherine Connolly who was reacting to the Galway City Council’s latest quarterly housing report which was debated at Monday’s council meeting.
Read more ...Mike Cubbard to run as Independent
Thu, Nov 07, 2013
Mike Cubbard has announced that he will be running as an Independent candidate in Galway City Central in next year’s Local Elections.
Read more ...Barna Recycling to take over city council refuse service
Thu, Nov 07, 2013
Barna Waste has reinvented itself as Barna Recycling after being named this week as the preferred bidder to take over Galway City Council’s household waste collection service.
Read more ...Galway Science and Technology Fest returns with a ‘Gangnam Style’ dancing robot
Thu, Nov 07, 2013
The 16th Galway Science and Technology Festival, part of National Science Week, sponsored by Medtronic, kicks off next Monday 11th November and runs for two-weeks until the November 24. The aim of the festival is to instil a love of science and technology in students from a young age.
Read more ...Galway truckers to benefit from a toll free November
Thu, Nov 07, 2013
Galway drivers of heavy goods vehicles will be able to travel toll-free throughout the month of November as part of a limited trial in order to determine the impact of tolls on traffic flows.
Read more ...Albanian Ambassador to visit Galway to launch photographic exhibition
Thu, Nov 07, 2013
The Ambassador of Albania is to visit Galway this month to unveil a photographic exhibition which is being launched by the Galway Education Centre in collaboration with Irish Friends of Albania.
Read more ...Comedy table quiz for Galway Rape Crisis Centre
Thu, Nov 07, 2013
Devils roller derby team is holding a comedy table quiz to raise money for the Galway Rape Crisis Centre.
Read more ...Work to start on Westside Sporting Facilities this month
Thu, Nov 07, 2013
Work is due to start this month on new GAA and soccer pitches and a children’s playground for Westside, with a local councillor hailing it as “great news” for the area.
Read more ...Movember funding aids nurse-led prostate centre
Thu, Nov 07, 2013
Galway University Hospital will be one of two centres in the State to pilot a specialist nurse-led side effects clinic for men with prostate cancer.
Read more ...Five hundred men have undergone innovative prostrate cancer treatment
Thu, Nov 07, 2013
Some 500 men have undergone a once off prostrate cancer treatment, involving the implantation of radiation seeds directly into the prostate as an alternative to conventional external beam radiotherapy and surgery, at Galway University Hospitals (GUH) since 2007.
Read more ...CAO launches invaluable resource guide for parents and guardians
Thu, Nov 07, 2013
The Central Applications Office (CAO) has launched The CAO: A guide for parents and guardians to coincide with the opening of the online applications facility this week.
Read more ...‘No show’ patients to be targeted in hospital efficiency campaign
Thu, Nov 07, 2013
University and Merlin Park Hospitals [GUH] are aiming to reduce their number of “no show” patients further in the coming months.
Read more ...Clifden RNLI to name new inshore lifeboat ‘Joyce King’ in memory of a beloved wife
Thu, Nov 07, 2013
A new Atlantic 85 lifeboat for Clifden RNLI is to be officially named ‘Joyce King’ during a ceremony at the lifeboat station in the Connemara town at 2pm on Saturday November 9. The lifeboat, which went on service in June, was funded by a legacy from the late John Charles King in memory of his wife Joyce.
Read more ...Excellent savings and a dedication to the local community at Hughes’ Londis Plus
Thu, Nov 07, 2013
Hughes’ Londis Plus in Mountbellew has established a long tradition of excellence in terms of customer service and a dedication to the local community.
Read more ...People urged to examine their relationship with alcohol
Thu, Nov 07, 2013
People are being urged to challenge their personal relationship with alcohol in a bid to reduce its potential harm.
The call comes from Martin Lee, the chairperson of the Western Region Drugs Task Force, in the run up to the organisation’s seminar on the subject.
Read more ...Galway City Comhairle na nÓg invites young people to AGM
Thu, Nov 07, 2013
Galway City Comhairle na nÓg will hold its AGM on November 12 in the Meyrick Hotel, Eyre Square and it is encouraging young people to attend.
Read more ...New COPE Galway shop to provide funds for increased demand in services
Thu, Nov 07, 2013
COPE Galway have announced the opening of their new charity shop on St Augustine St., Galway. The shop will provide vital funds for COPE Galway and all proceeds from the shop will help deliver front-line services to vulnerable and isolated people in Galway city and county.
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