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Thu, Jun 22, 2017

Cash-filled envelope found
Did you lose an envelope filled with cash in the past few weeks?

What a fantastic event the Galway Garden Festival at Claregalway Castle has become

Thu, Jun 22, 2017

What a thoroughly enjoyable eclectic event this has become — The 2017 Galway Garden Festival will take place on Saturday July 1 and Sunday July 2, at Claregalway Castle. This will be the eighth year of an unique and charming garden event which has developed a national profile. It will showcase a wonderful gathering of the very best of rare and special plant traders from all over Ireland, present a programme of expert talks, a fine artisan food and crafts arena including the best of ‘Made in Galway’, as well as a host of musical entertainment and open-air performance.

Remembering the people’s poet

Thu, Jun 22, 2017

Patrick Kavanagh never spoke about poetry or literature to his friends. The Monaghan born poet and novelist, who grew up on a small farm, was more inclined to talk about everyday news, politics, Marilyn Monroe, horse racing, and goodlooking, rich women or medical students who caught his eye. And there were quite a few of these!

Public’s views sought on new speed limits for county roads

Thu, Jun 22, 2017

Proposals for new speed limits on national primary and secondary roads, and regional and local roads, in County Galway, are available for public consultation. Cllr Jim Cuddy is calling on people to make their views known.

Following a long campaign, the Galway County Council has begun a review of speed limits on county roads. The proposals are going out for public consultation and the Garda and Transport Infrastructure Ireland will also be consulted.

Jes legal eagles to spread wings at world mock trials

Thu, Jun 22, 2017

Following their impressive performance at the National Mock trials at the Criminal Courts of Justice, The Jes legal eaglets are hoping to fly to New York to compete in the Empire World Mock Trial competition. The team is now preparing for the competition which takes place in November.

Number of patients treated on trolleys at UHG almost doubles over last year

Tue, Jun 20, 2017

More than 600 patients were treated on trolleys in UHG's emergency department in May this year - an increase of 92 per cent from 349 in May 2016 - a statistic a Galway TD has described as "scandalous".

Ó Cuív accuses Government of 'refusing to allocate funds' for small rural roads in Galway

Mon, Jun 19, 2017

A Galway TD has accused the new Minister for Rural and Community Affairs, Michael Ring, of "refusing to allocate money" under the CLÁR programme for the repair of small rural access roads leading to "hundreds of homes across Galway and Mayo".

Galway to mark World Refugee Day

Mon, Jun 19, 2017

World Refugee Day takes place tomorrow, Tuesday June 20, and will be marked in Galway on with a series of events including talks, an information stand, and a music and food afternoon.

Don't fence me in — Blackrock swimmers alarmed by proposed handrails for bathing site

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

All year round swimmers and users of Blackrock beach are alarmed by proposals for an extensive network of handrails to be constructed around the site and its changing facilities, and they are appealing to the public to support their opposition to such measures.

Underfunding of UHG maternity services inflating waiting lists says Farrell

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

The numbers of women on long-term waiting lists for gynaecology services at University Hospital Galway, has jumped by almost a third in the past two years, with more than 1,100 currently on in-patient and out-patient waiting lists for varying periods.

More than €460,000 allocated by Minister Kyne to improve road network on Galway's islands

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources, Seán Kyne has allocated more than €460,000 for the improvement works on Galway’s islands.

Making a difference — Galway doctor at the forefront of war, disasters and epidemics

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

EAMON FALLER is a Galway doctor working with Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in Homa Bay, Kenya. Eamon has been based in the country for the past six weeks and will stay on until December.

Spinathon for positive mental health gathers serious pace

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Do your bit for positive mental health by getting your spin on with Jocelyn Cunningham in Purefit Galway on Monday June 26.

Original Loughrea pool site to be offered for community use

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Land acquired by the Loughrea Swimming Club Committee in the hope of constructing a swimming pool for the town is set to be used for some original community-based purpose — with the committee this week inviting applications from local clubs and societies for non-commercial uses for the site.

The need for a local public pool has been reduced in recent weeks by the announcement by Pat and Una McDonagh to construct an impressive facility at the Loughrea Hotel and Spa and now locals are hoping that the original site intended for the pool can be used for community purposes.

Prepare for the O’Malley invasion

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Get ready for an O’Malley invasion at the end of next week, because they are all coming to Galway for the annual O’Malley Rally. The O’Malley Clan is a worldwide association of people bearing the O’Malley name. Its aim is to foster connections between people of O’Malley heritage and promote an awareness of the history of this Gaelic Clan and later this month they are holding their 63rd annual rally family day in the grounds of Claregalway Castle while a host of other events take place across the city and county.

Sadhbh’s Wish No 5 to benefit COPE at Rinville walk this Sunday

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

The living memory of a young Oranmore woman who died after contracting meningitis eight years ago will be enhanced this Sunday (June 18) when the fifth of five wishes pledged in her honour will be furthered by a Midsummer Walk in the Park (Rinville Park) to raise funds for Sadhbh’s Wish No. 5 which is supporting COPE Galway.

Knitted knockers — free breast prosthesis available from Loughrea shop

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

A voluntary group has come up with a novel way to offer practical support to breast cancer survivors.

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Thu, Jun 15, 2017

College robbery
Gardai in Ballygar and Ballinasloe are investigating an incident in which the school office in St Mary’s College in Ballygar was damaged and cash stolen in a robbery last Thursday morning.

Primo grill cookery demo in McDonogh’s Ballybane

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

This Saturday June 17, McDonoghs in Ballybane are holding a cookery demonstration and instructional talk on the use of the premium range of outdoor ceramic Primo grills.

GMIT Letterfrack students to showcase unique furniture in public exhibition

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

More than 50 unique furniture pieces designed and made by degree students in GMIT Letterfrack opened to the public in the campus gallery yesterday (Wednesday). The exhibition was formally opened by the newly appointed CEO of Galway 2020 Hannah Kiely.

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