Galway to Heuston Sunday rail service is now alcohol free

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

Following persistent complaints from customers about regular instances of anti-social behaviour connected to excessive alcohol consumption on board the 1pm Sunday service from Galway to Heuston, Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail has made the decision to make it an officially alcohol-free service.

More procedures cancelled by patients than by hospitals, regional health forum told

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

More day case procedures were deferred at Galway University Hospitals (UHG and Merlin Park) last year by patients than by the hospitals, it was revealed this week.

Financial Times declares Galway ‘Europe’s micro city of the year’

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

A Financial Times magazine has named Galway Europe’s Micro City of the Year, a title City Hall believes will strengthen the bid to become European Capital of Culture 2020.

NUIG students to vote on boycott of Israel

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

NUIG students are set to vote on whether or not the Student’s Union should endorse an economic, academic and cultural boycott of Israel over it’s treatment of the Palestinians.

South Galway has been abandoned, says evacuated councillor

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

South Galway has been abandoned and the incompetence of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is denying homeowners and farmers their constitutional rights, that is according to a county councillor who is yet to return to her Ardrahan home since being evacuated during recent flooding.

Shannon security costs rise as Margaretta D’Arcy spends seventh week in gaol

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

As Margaretta D’Arcy enters her seventh week in gaol, Department of Justice figures show security costs at Shannon Airport have hit €2 million due to the presence of the US military hub.

Volunteers needed for university cancer-fatigue survey

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

The School of Psychology at NUI Galway is currently inviting adults who have completed their treatment for cancer at least six months ago, for a series of focus groups on the experience of cancer-related fatigue in cancer survivors.

NUIG students come second in national charity event Jailbreak

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

A number of students from NUI Galway have travelled all around the world without any money as part of the largest national student charity event, Jailbreak 2014, to raise money for Amnesty International and St Vincent de Paul.

GSPCA appeals for information after cat loses a leg in illegal trap

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

The GSPCA has appealed to the public to report illegal traps following the discovery this week of a domestic cat which was seriously injured by a trap.

Call to ‘name and shame’ tardy hospital consultants fails

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

A call to “name and shame” local hospital consultants who are costing the HSE West millions of euros by failing to sign off on private health insurance claims has been rejected by the health authority.

Municipal gallery and major concert venue are key for city’s challenge for Capital of Culture

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

The creation of a municipal art gallery and a large scale venue for major concerts and events is vital if Galway is to put in a serious challenge for the title of European Capital of Culture.

The city’s 2005 bid was unsuccessful due to the absence of such facilities, but city manager Brendan McGrath said it is City Hall’s “intention to remedy the lack of a municipal gallery” while the issue of a large scale venue “can be dealt with in a variety of ways”.

Four-hour Garda operation at Salthill rooftop brought to ‘safe conclusion’

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

A major garda operation was brought to a “safe conclusion” when negotiators successfully brought a man down from a Salthill apartment rooftop following a stand-off lasting just over four hours on Tuesday night.

GMIT and NUIG voice opposition to unofficial Rag Week events

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

This week the unofficial Rag Week celebrations kicked off prompting both GMIT and NUI Galway students’ unions to reiterate their opposition to the events.

St Brigid campaigners continue fight as Seanad debate begins

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

As the Seanad debated the removal of psychiatric beds from mental health units, including St Brigid’s Hospital in Ballinasloe, campaign groups vowed to continue their fight until an independent review is granted.

Speaking minutes before the debate was due to start at 4pm yesterday, Arthur Carr, member of Galway East Life Support Group and East Galway Mental Health Action Group told the Advertiser that campaigners “will not give up the fight until the last breath is gone” and that a vigil will be maintained at St Brigid’s in Ballinasloe until “politicians see sense”.

Two million investment for Galway City Outer Bypass ‘Plan B’

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

In spite of challenges before the Supreme Court to the Galway City Outer Bypass, funding of €2 million has been made available to develop revised plans and a planning application for the controversial roadway.

Lidl to open new store in Doughiska

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Discount retailer Lidl is to open its latest store at Sraith Fhada on the Doughiska Road in Galway on Thursday, February 27, replacing the existing premises just 200 metres away.

Ten months for stealing charity box

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

A 36-year-old man who committed a number of thefts around the city, including being caught with a stolen charity collection box stuffed down his trousers, has been sentenced to 10 months in jail.

‘Galway Is Also Happy’ becomes most watched video in Ireland

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Galway Is Also Happy’ is fast becoming one of the most watched and shared viral videos in Ireland, gaining thousands of views since it was uploaded to YouTube.

City estates could benefit from €1.5 million funding under proposed plan

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Residential estates across Salthill, Knocknacarra, and The Claddagh could be provided with funding of up to €1.5 million over the next five years to tackle local issues.

FG and Labour must ‘come clean’ about water charges

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Government candidates in the local elections must “come clean” about the expected costs water charges will impos to householders.

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