Conneely accuses UHG of using cancer funds to balance books

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

The chairperson of the HSE Regional Forum, Cllr Padraig Conneely, has called on the management of University Hospital Galway “to come clean” following allegations that €600,000 in cancer services funding had been used to balance the books.

A toast to Kate and William at the Clayton

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Tomorrow Friday April 29, the royal wedding can be viewed at the Clayton Hotel. Join them for a toast to Kate and William on the special occasion of the royal wedding between 4 -8pm. Enjoy a glass of bubbly and canapés on arrival and watch footage of their wedding on the big screen.

Be classy and fab at Halo’s prize-filled tribute to Coco

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Join Halo tomorrow (Friday) in their tribute to Coco Chanel, the lady who said "A woman should be two things - classy and fabulous’ and brought us timeless elegance.

The club will be rewarding the two most elegantly dressed ladies on the night with shopping sprees of a first prize- €600 and second prize €400.

Jinxed ferries to finally leave Galway harbour by nightfall

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

The string of bad luck which has plagued attempts to load two former Aran Island passenger ferries looks to finally be at an end with one successful lift completed and the second to take place today.

Finding it ferry hard to say goodbye

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

You know how hard it is to leave Galway. You know all the people who come here to study nuclear physics and sums at the oooniversity and the OrTeeSee and who end up 20 years later in the city, bating five shades outa bodhran on Quay Street, glad that they have found themselves, earning just enough to pay for the hummus and a fresh piece of string for the dog every year, but as happy as the day is long.

Medical device company begins clinical study

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

A Galway-based medical device company, focused on developing new products which reduce the risk of catheter related infections, began its First in Man clinical study of its NexSite vascular access catheter at University Hospital Galway recently.

Miscarriage misdiagnosis report should have named names says angry forum chief

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

The failure of the 10-month inquiry into the miscarriage misdiagnosis scandal to hold anyone accountable has been sharply criticised by the chairperson of the HSE West’s Regional Health Forum, Cllr Padraig Conneely.

He was commenting in the wake of the publication of the report into the baby scan errors, some of which took place at University Hospital Galway and which hit the headlines last June.

Druid gets approval of Kirk Douglas

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

Kirk Douglas is best known for playing Spartacus in Stanley Kubrick’s 1960 film of the same title, and for playing Vincent Van Gogh in Lust for Life, but these days he is a fan of Druid.

Three people who experienced the devastation of meningitis highlight importance of support

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

Three Galway people who have experienced the devastation caused by meningitis have joined forces with Connacht rugby captain John Muldoon to highlight the importance of support following a diagnosis.

Anger, praise and blame at Fianna Fáil meeting

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

Fianna Fáil party members in Galway West let off steam against the party hierarchy, the former Government, and even Éamon Ó Cuív, at a meeting in Moycullen on Monday.

Higgins calls for zebra crossings to replace roundabouts

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

If the city’s roundabouts are to go, then zebra crossings would be a more effective and less costly way to protect pedestrians and get traffic moving, not signalised junctions.

Mary McEvoy to launch new book in Charlie Byrne’s

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

Mary McEvoy, one of Ireland’s best-loved actresses, will launch her first book How The Light Gets In, in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop on Tuesday April 26 at 6.30pm.

Family of psychiatric patient upset at what they term change in admission policy

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

The family of a psychiatrically ill patient who had to queue for hours at University Hospital Galway’s A&E department before being admitted were “very upset” at what they termed the change in admission policy for such patients, according to the chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum.

Cúirt defies recession with boost in attendances

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

Despite the perilous economic state of the country, the Cúirt International Festival of Literature proved recession proof, experiencing a major boost in audience attendances this year.

‘Viciousness’ towards gardai, judiciary, and solicitors on the rise, says judge

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

The aggression and violence shown in court towards members of the gardai, the judiciary, and solicitors is on the rise, according to a district court judge who said she has seen more “viciousness” in the last few months than in all her 17 years on the bench.

Sinn Féin 1916 commemorations

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

Sinn Fein will hold a series of commemorations in Galway city and county to this Sunday to mark the 94th anniversary of the 1916 Rising.

Benetton opens at Anthony Ryan’s

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

Benetton lovers will be delighted to learn that a new look store has opened at Anthony Ryans in Shop Street.

City museum to get major makeover

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

The Galway City Museum will be getting a floor-by-floor makeover of all its exhibition spaces, in advance of a major loan of artefacts from the National Museum of Ireland.

The museum will close to the public from this Saturday to allow for the redevelopment works and will re-open in early June to showcase a major exhibition on Galway from prehistoric to modern times.

Gannet Fishmongers: one little fish went to the market...

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

Galway is a port city and has access to fresh fish throughout the year, and Galway has another asset in the person of Stephane Griesbach. He came here from France in 1997. He had firsthand experience of the fishmarkets in France and, on his arrival here he worked his way up through salmon farming and fish wholesaling and learnt the industry the hard way.

Burglar tells judge she should be shot during violent court outburst

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

A Rahoon man who, during a sudden and unexpected outburst in court told a district court judge that she should be shot when it was revealed he lied about engaging with the probation services, will now serve an extra four months in jail.

Joseph Crawford (25) with an address at 47 Corrach Bui, Rahoon, was brought before Judge Mary Fahy at Galway District Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to trespassing with intent to commit burglary at Kostello’s, Knocknacarra, on March 22, 2010.

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