Well known GAA official dies in city crash

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

A well known local GAA official died in a single vehicle crash on Tuesday night. The incident occurred at around 10pm on Tuesday when the man’s 4X4 vehicle crashed into a wall at Liosban Industrial Estate.

Appeal for information on missing man

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

Searches are under way in the city this week for a young man who has been missing for the past 10 days.

Temporary closure of UHG beds to pile further pressure on struggling ED

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

A clear contingency plan must be in place before 19 acute beds are temporarily closed at University Hospital Galway next month to facilitate the building of a 75 bed extension to the west’s biggest hospital.

Council chief executive says more money must be generated by Leisureland

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

A Galway city councillor has accused city officials of “giving the two fingers” to elected representatives, following the increase in price for users of Leisureland.

Walsh demands immediate action on hotel site

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

“A blight on the local landscape” and a haven for criminal activity and anti-social behaviour that need to be tackled and dealt with immediately.

Public must be consulted over return of flights to Carnmore, says Charity

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

Consulting the public, the business community, and employers will be the only reliable guide to potential future uses of Galway Airport and to ensuring that aviation services on the site are protected.

Families are avoiding visiting GPs because of cost, claims TD

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

Cash strapped young families are delaying or avoiding visiting their GP because of the cost involved, a local politician claimed this week.

Who was William Wilde?

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

An illustrated talk about the life of Sir William Wilde, father of Oscar Wilde, will be hosted by the Cong Moytura Heritage Society on January 21.

Emergency department overcrowding woes set to continue for weeks

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

The overcrowding crisis at public hospital emergency departments is set to continue for several more weeks due to the seasonal surge in demand for services.

Galway projects short-listed in four categories of LAMA Community and Council Awards

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

Baboró children’s arts festival is among the finalists for the 2015 LAMA Community and Council Awards. The Local Authority Members Association represents elected councillors nation-wide and the awards celebrate communities, schools, and councils working together. The accolades have expanded annually reflecting ongoing changes in society and have grown in popularity since their inception in 2006.

Connaughton demands PAC ask questions over rent being paid for empty building

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

Moves are under way to have the Galway Roscommon Education Training Board and the Department of Education publicly explain why the GRETB is paying rent on an empty building in Galway city.

Fine Gael Galway East TD Paul Connaughton will be writing to the chair of the Public Accounts Committee John McGuinness, to demand that both the Department and the GRETB appear before the committee to answer questions about the vacant building.

Jigsaw Galway launching outreach programmes to target youth in rural areas

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

Ireland has one of the highest suicide rates in Europe among teenagers and young adults — in a week where rural Galway witnessed yet another high profile death by suicide, following the passing of a young GAA player in the county, it is more important than ever that people reach out and avail of services at their disposal. Mental health does not discriminate and anybody’s mother, father, brother, sister, daughter, or son can be affected.

Be a healthy weight this New Year with the help of Croi

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

A new weight management programme being run by the heart and stroke charity Croi will feature regular lifestyle screening.

The course, which will be held at its centre in Moyola Lane in Newcastle and will begin at the end of month, is described as a scientifically proven approach to sustainable weight loss.

Irish journalists don’t trust social media, university research study reveals

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

A survey of Irish journalists carried out by the Insight Centre for Data Analytics at NUI Galway shows that journalists do not trust social media for verifying stories, preferring instead to opt for traditional methods of authentication.

Walsh critical of possible summer bathing ban at beach

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

The possibility of a long term bathing ban at Ballyloughane Beach has again highlighted the urgent need for investment in the country’s water infrastructure, according to local Fine Gael TD Brian Walsh.

Vayu Energy signs €3,000,000 deal with Debenhams

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

Irish energy supplier Vayu Energy has signed a gas and renewable electricity deal with retailer Debenhams Ireland valued at €3m per annum.

The agreement will see Vayu Energy supply Debenhams with gas and 100 per cent green electricity to meet the year-round energy requirements for its five stores in Northern Ireland and 11 stores in the Republic of Ireland including the branch at Eyre Square, Galway.

Public talk on history of Aughrim priory

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

A public lecture on the history of a little-known foundation in east Galway, the priory of St Catherine in Aughrim, takes place in Galway city next week.

Galway beef farmers to benefit from Irish beef entry to US market says Connaughton

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

Galway cattle farmers and weanling producers of Limousin, Belgian Blue and Charolais cattle stand to gain from the opening of the US market to Irish beef.

Major European Research Council funding success for NUI Galway academics

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

Dr Eilionóir Flynn of the Centre for Disability Law and Policy and Martin O Donnell, Professor of Translational Medicine at NUI Galway have both been approved by the European Research Council (ERC) for starter grants.

Communion wear fashion show at Anthony Ryans

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

Anthony Ryans annual fashion show, devoted exclusively to boys and girls Holy Communion wear, will take place at its Shop Street premises on Monday at 7.30pm.

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