First first national festival of youth rugby

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Galway Corinthians RFC is hosting a first festival of youth rugby for all clubs in Ireland, in support of Temple Street Children’s University Hospital and Galway Autism Partnership.

Appeal for information after tiny pup dumped in bin

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

The GSPCA has this week asked the public to keep an eye out for abandoned pups following the discovery of a three-week old pup in a wheelie bin in Gort.

The dog, believed to be a Pomeranian/shiatsu cross, had been subjected to a botched tail docking procedure. The tiny pup also had a skin infection and was riddled with worms.

Public lecture on the Ballinlass evictions

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

On Friday March 23 1846, the sub sheriff of County Galway, accompanied by a large force of policemen and soldiers, approached the townland of Ballinlass, and evicted 270 people.

Toddler injured in Tuam car accident

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

A 16-month -old toddler was being treated in Temple Street Children’s Hospital this week following an accident in Tuam on Monday.

City house prices rise by fifteen per cent

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

The average asking price for a house in Galway city grew by 15 per cent in the first three months of this year, according to the latest house price report from Daft.ie.

The average house price in the city now stands at €189,000, 21 per cent above its lowest point. Prices grew by three per cent in the same period last year.

High profile county councillor expected to announce General Election candidacy

Fri, Apr 03, 2015

The longest serving councillor on Galway County Council looks set to attempt to dip his toe into national politics once again. Well known Ardrahan representative Michael Fahy has hinted he is about to announce himself as a candidate for the 2016 General Election.

‘Unprecedented’ numbers attending A&E put pressure on staff, warns union

Thu, Apr 02, 2015

Record numbers attending UHG’s emergency department this week has put “unprecedented” pressure on services, according to a nursing union spokesperson. There were 34 people awaiting beds on Monday, 13 were on trolleys and 17 were inappropriately accommodated in wards on Tuesday while the figures for Wednesday were the same.

University hopes ambitious plan will send it soaring into top 200

Thu, Apr 02, 2015

Ambitious plan to catapult NUI Galway into the top 200 universities worldwide while securing €100 million in competitive EU research funds were launched last week.

Student’s touching tribute to Dad wins national award

Thu, Apr 02, 2015

The sun was shining.
I was walking home from school, when suddenly I saw my brother coming towards shaking with fear with a tear in his eye.

Senator calls on social media companies to show corporate responsibility in dealing with online abuse

Thu, Apr 02, 2015

Senator Lorraine Higgins has called on social media companies to “stop powder puff PR and show some corporate social responsibility to their users”.

Sen Higgins was reacting to the growth of online abuse and threats, raised at the AGSI conference this week, which Garda Commissioner Noirin O’Sullivan has committed to investigating.

SME views sought to help shape future Government policy, says Kyne

Thu, Apr 02, 2015

The views of SMEs throughout Galway city and county are being sought by the Government to help inform job and enterprise-friendly policies.

Galway Post and Telegraph staff reunion

Thu, Apr 02, 2015

A call is being made for all existing and former Post and Telegraph employees to get together in a reunion. P&T (Post, Telecom Eireann, Eircom, existing or former staff and their spouses) are holding a reunion function in the Salthill Hotel, Salthill, Galway on April 24 at 7.30 pm.

People encouraged to nominate volunteers for this year’s Mayor’s Awards

Thu, Apr 02, 2015

It is that time of year again to celebrate the great work of volunteers across the spectrum of community life in the city.

Tender for Aran Islands air service published

Thu, Apr 02, 2015

A June deadline has been announced for submissions to operate the air service to and from the Aran Islands. The contract is valued at €3.68 million and will run for four years.

Tuam Primary Care Unit needs to be prioritised

Thu, Apr 02, 2015

Cllr. Seán Canney has been informed that the tender process for 14 Primary Care Centres will be concluded by the end of April.

The project includes the provision of 14 Primary Care Centres around the country including one in Tuam. The budget for the entire project is €117 million.

Mad Hatters Tea Party at the g for Croí’s Women at Heart campaign

Thu, Apr 02, 2015

The g Hotel and Spa together with Croí and their Women at Heart Campaign invite you to attend their charity fundraiser where you get to enjoy and indulge in the wonderful world of the Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea party in the g, Thursday April 30 at 3pm. Head Pastry Chef, Martina Crotty has created a unique themed, delicious must see afternoon tea to accompany this indulgent occasion.

Galway City Council signs contract with local development company

Thu, Apr 02, 2015

Galway City Council and Galway City Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) recently signed a contract with Galway City Partnership appointing them as programme implementers for the new Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme (SICAP).

Migrant women urged to take action on high risk of heart disease

Thu, Apr 02, 2015

Migrant women from the Imo Region of Nigeria, living in Galway (who have formed the Imo Women’s Association, Galway) are teaming up with local heart and stroke charity Croi and Galway County Council for a free health promotion event on Friday April 10 from 10am to 2pm in the Croi Heart and Stroke Centre, Newcastle Galway

This event is being run as part of Croí’s ‘Women at Heart’ campaign which aims to raise awareness of the fact that heart disease is the biggest killer of women in Ireland. However, women seem largely unaware of the significant differences between the sexes when it comes to symptoms, age of onset and need for medical care. This campaign aims to educate women on their risk of cardiovascular disease and empower them to take action. Announcing details of the event, Croi says this is a particularly important health promotion event as African women have a particularly higher risk of cardiovascular disease.

Local blood bike charity launches GPS on its vehicles

Thu, Apr 02, 2015

Blood Bike West, a charitable organisation which provides an emergency out-of-hours free service to the HSE in the west of Ireland, now has GPS tracking devices on all its vehicles, thanks to the support of a local telematics company.

Medtronic Chorale hit the right note and wow judges at Choirfactor

Thu, Apr 02, 2015

The Medtronic Chorale were singing on high after winning the top prize in the 2015 Galway Choir factor Competition which took place in the Radisson Blu Hotel on Saturday night.

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