Sixty-seven nursing positions vacant in UHG and Merlin Park

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

The fact that there are almost 67 fulltime permanent and temporary nursing/midwifery vacancies at Galway University Hospitals (UHG and Merlin Park) was “alarming”, a city councillor said this week.

Cllr Padraic Conneely told a meeting of the HSE West’s regional health forum that he was concerned by this figure and wondered what was the “blockage” when Galway was such a good place in which to live and work.

Galway organ recipient celebrates donors for saving lives

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

County Galway resident, Mary Verbruggan, is in a unique position to help launch Organ Donor Awareness Week.

New lecture series at NUI Galway

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

A new lecture series is set to begin on April 4 at NUI Galway to focus on major research achievements made by the college in recent years.

Gardai looking for witnesses to UHG collision

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

The Roads Policing Authority is appealing for a witness to a collision which occurred in the car park of UHG earlier this month to come forward.

Learn all about sustainable living at workshop series

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

What is sustainable living? Creative Ireland are funding a series of free interactive workshops and talks taking place in Galway City Museum and Westside Library from 23 March to 11 May 2019.

Ca bhfuil muid ag dul? asks councillor in road signs saga

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

A Galway county councillor has asked what is the position of Galway County Council on Irish only road signs.

Galway 2020 has secured more than €20 million in funding

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

Galway 2020 has secured more than €20 million in funding for next year’s European Capital of Culture programme.

The news comes after members of the Galway County Council received a presentation from Galway 2020’s CEO Patricia Philbin and creative director Helen Marriage during the monthly meeting at County Hall.

Spring Garden, Food and Craft Fair at Claregalway Castle this Sunday

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

A perfect ‘stop-off’ on Mother’s Day….. come to Claregalway castle, have a coffee or light lunch and buy a plant to start the Spring.

Six areas hit by home help shortage, health forum told

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

Six areas in the county are currently experiencing a particular shortage of home help carers, a meeting of the HSE West’s regional health forum heard this week.

Tony Canavan, the HSE West’s chief officer for Community Healthcare West, said while all HSE areas nationally were affected, Gort, Kinvara, Ardrahan, Portumna, West Connemara, and East Galway, were especially hit.

Test your 5k skills at Claregalway fundraising race on Tuesday

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

The Claregalway 5K fun run/walk organised by Clare River Harriers A.C. will be held on Tuesday April 2 at 7pm.

Climb Diamond Hill for Self Help Africa

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

Everyone is invited to take part in a fundraising climb of Diamond Hill in aid of Self Help Africa on Sunday April 7.

The climb will begin at 11am at Connemara Nature Park and all are welcome – it is a great family day out, as the climb is not too difficult. Climbers will meet at the car park at Diamond Hill for 10.45am. Water and fruit will be provided.

Councillors vote Connacht Rugby number one for sports funding

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

Connacht Rugby's plans for the redevelopment of the Sportsground have received a major boost as the Galway City Council has agreed to prioritise the province's application for the large scale sport infrastructure fund (LSSIF).

APP Kirrane Auctioneering awarded wins big at the All-Ireland Business All-Star accreditation at Croke Park.

Tue, Mar 26, 2019

One Mayo and one Galway/Mayo company has been honoured at a national awards ceremony at Croke Park.

INDEPENDENT COUNCILLOR NOEL LARKIN - YOUR VOICE!

Mon, Mar 25, 2019

COUNCILLOR NOEL LARKIN would like to take this opportunity to THANK all those who voted for him previously, to represent East Galway City for the past 5 years. During this time he had the honour of serving as Mayor of Galway City (2016-2017). All proceeds of Noel's Mayoral Charity Ball went to Blue Teapot Theatre Company, Galway Parkinsons Association, Sonas Mervue, Crannóg - Brothers of Charity and ISPCC/Childline Galway. Also, during his term as Mayor, the following accolades were bestowed upon our City: European Green Leaf Award 2017, European Region of Gastronomy 2018 and European Capital of Culture 2020.

Trial works on Shop Street resurfacing to be completed by June

Thu, Mar 21, 2019

Trial works on the first phase of the complete resurfacing of Shop Street are expected to be completed by June.

Galway expresses its horror at Christchurch massacre

Thu, Mar 21, 2019

Galway city - officially, politically, and in the actions of individual people - has expressed its outrage at last week's terrorist attack in New Zealand, which left 50 people dead, while this evening, a vigil for the victims will take place in the Galway's Masjid Maryam mosque at 7.30pm.

Get into the drop zone — Donaghpatrick NS launches major fundraiser

Thu, Mar 21, 2019

Donaghpatrick National School launched the new nationwide show 20k Drop as their major fundraiser for this year in Queally’s Bar Caherlistrane last week. The 20k drop is run nationwide by Pallas Marketing and is similar to the TV show “The Million Pound Drop”. Each of the eight contestants selected will receive €2500 and must place their money on each of eight correct answers. Having answered the eight questions, the contestants keep the remaining amount.

Principal of Donaghpatrick N.S Ms Muireann Cradock said they are delighted with the response from the local companies who have come on board as major sponsors and advertisers.

Public’s views on Irish language plan sought for Galway city

Thu, Mar 21, 2019

NUI Galway has launched a survey to gather the views of the public on the proposed Irish Language Plan for Galway City 2019-2026.

Galway students represent voice of a new generation of Irish Travellers

Thu, Mar 21, 2019

Two Galway students, PJ Mongan and Ian Mc Donagh, from Scholars Den’, an Outreach/Homework Club co-funded by GRETB & GCC were chosen to represent the voice of a new generation of young Travellers at a recently held exhibition in The Museum of Country Life in Turlough in Mayo.

Sweeter than Roses concert tomorrow night

Thu, Mar 21, 2019

Oranmore soprano, Helen Hancock will present an evening of singing and music in the auditorium of Galway Community College, Moneenageisha tomorrow Friday March 22 at 8pm.

All proceeds from the concert will go to Voices for Galway, a branch of Down Syndrome Galway which fundraises to provide additional speech therapy for children with special needs, where early intervention is so important.

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