Still room for hope amid threat of climate change, says O’Reilly

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

In the face of the existential threat that is Climate Change, Galway Green senator Pauline O’Reilly said there is still room for “hope”.

Rally for Climate Justice takes place this Saturday

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

The COP26 Coalition Galway will hold a rally for climate justice at the Spanish Arch on Saturday November 6 at 12 noon.

Clarity needed on confusing guidelines for indoor sports for children

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

As we continue to adapt to the latest set of guidelines in a return to normality, but being cautious of the spike in positive Covid cases, I have received several calls in recent days from concerned parents whose children are involved in indoor sports.

Gardai seek witnesses to thefts in the city and Clarinbridge

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Gardaí are asking to speak to witnesses, or people with any information about two thefts - one in Clarinbridge, and another in Galway city.

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after road traffic collision

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in the early hours of Sunday morning October 31.

New national patient-centred research network launched at NUI Galway

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

PPI Ignite Network, a new national collaborative initiative putting patients at the centre of decision-making in research, has been launched at NUI Galway this week.

Galway’s business leaders urged to Sleep Out so others don’t have to

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

COPE Galway is calling on local business leaders to join the fight against homelessness by taking part in the 10th annual Business Leaders’ Sleep Out on Friday 3 December.

COP26, biodiversity and Galway

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Policy-makers could really benefit from talking to children more. In a survey carried out at an event in June organised by the Galway National Park City initiative involving young people from 13 city primary schools, participants were asked what they loved most about Galway.

Almost 1,000 people waiting two years of more for dental services in Galway

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Dental services in Galway have reached crisis point as waiting lists “soar” and dentists drop out of the medical card scheme in “record numbers”.

Western Rail Corridor is vital to west’s economy and revitalisation, says O’Hara

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

The Western Rail Corridor would bring enormous economic benefits to Galway and the wider region, enabling it to attract investment and jobs, and improve the quality of life for those who live there.

Galway's newest hotel to create 50 jobs next month

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Galway's newest hotel, the Dean Galway is to create up to 50 new jobs when it opens next month.

Cancer Care West helped 2,500 people affected by cancer through the pandemic in 2020

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

There is no doubt that 2020 was a challenging year for everyone and, as highlighted in their recently launched 2020 Annual Report, Cancer Care West was no exception. Documenting the exceptional year, the charity highlighted their efforts to keep their most vital services open so anxious and isolated cancer sufferers had a place to go, especially when many other services were closed.

Galway Science and Technology Festival announces 2021 programme

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Galway Science and Technology Festival (GSTF) returns from November 7-21 as part of Science Foundation Ireland’s National Science Week. As a blended Festival with both in-person and online events, it will offer its trademark sense of fun and excitement to humans of all ages.

Councillor to use his cancer diagnosis to raise awareness

Wed, Nov 03, 2021

A prominent Galway city councillor who was recently diagnosed with bowel cancer has said that he is determined to use his diagnosis to encourage people to be more vigilant of the warning signs and to get themselves checked.

New theatre to facilitate complex vascular surgery

Wed, Nov 03, 2021

A new state-of-the-art hybrid endovascular theatre to treat complex vascular conditions such as aortic aneurysms and chronic limb threatening ischaemia has been developed at Galway University Hospitals (UHG and Merlin Park).

The new theatre contains high specification imaging equipment which provides superior quality images and a large field-of-view to the surgical team.

Galway Science and Technology Festival announces 2021 programme

Wed, Nov 03, 2021

Galway Science and Technology Festival (GSTF) returns from November 7-21 as part of Science Foundation Ireland’s National Science Week. As a blended Festival with both in-person and online events, it will offer its trademark sense of fun and excitement to humans of all ages.

189 patients on trolleys in Galway University Hospital last week

Mon, Nov 01, 2021

A total of 189 patients at Galway University Hospital had to spend days on trolleys for the week ending October 29, according to INMO Trolley Watch data figures.

South Connacht Citizens Information Service resumes drop-in services

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

South Connacht Citizens Information Service is delighted to announce the resumption of drop-in services at its offices from November 1. Throughout the Covid19 pandemic, South Connacht Citizens Information Service has continued to delivery crucial information, advice and advocacy services to the public. However due to public health considerations, in-person services have been limited.

The resumption of drop-in services will help ensure that our services are as accessible as possible to the public. The public should be aware however that capacity may be limited at certain times due to necessary public health measures and staffing constraints. A full-time telephone and email service will continue to be available.

Failure of State to uphold rights of migrant fishing industry workers is ‘criminal,’ says Curran

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

People Before Profit representative for Galway, Adrian Curran, has condemned what he has termed the “criminal failure by the State to ensure that the rights of undocumented workers in the fishing industry are upheld.

Medtronic’s ventilator efforts to be marked by public artwork in GMIT collaboration

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

Medtronic will partner with the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) School of Design and Creative Arts to commission a public artwork commemorating the collaborative effort of the local community and Medtronic employees in responding to the COVID-19 crisis.

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