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The case for retaining Galway Airport has rarely been made with as much urgency, clarity, and imagination as it was last Friday morning under the bright skies at Claregalway Castle when a cross section of Galway business, politicians, aviation specialists and visionaires gathered inside the historic walls for a presentation by the Galway Aviation and Innovation Advocacy Group that might yet form part of the future history of Galway city and county.

Croí, the Heart & Stroke Charity, in collaboration with Galway University Hospital, invites you to a free public event dedicated to managing high blood pressure (hypertension). Taking place on Wednesday, August 27, at 6pm at Croí House, Moyola Lane, Newcastle, Galway, this special evening is open to anyone living with or supporting someone with high blood pressure.

The Emergency Department at Galway University Hospital (GUH) has been extremely busy this week with high numbers of people attending the department who needed to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. On Saturday, 220 people and on Sunday 157 people attended at the Emergency Department and there were a total of 96 admissions over the two days. On Monday there were 25 patients in the Emergency Department with a further 18 patients on trolleys at ward level. In addition they have opened additional surge beds.

The HSE’s decision to reduce the scope of maternity services at Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH), has prompted united condemnation from Galway County councillors, resulting in calls for Government intervention.

Expectant mothers with high-risk pregnancies are being transferred from Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) as investigations continue into maternity care standards.

Cancer patients in Galway are facing dangerous delays in diagnosis and treatment, contributing to avoidable deaths, the Irish Cancer Society has warned.

The latest survey from business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) reveals Galway City Centre is ‘Cleaner than European Norms’ in 10th spot in the ranking of 40 towns and cities across Ireland, a rise of one position on last year. Meanwhile, Ballybane is again littered towards the foot of the table.

The latest survey from business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) reveals Galway City Centre is ‘Cleaner than European Norms’ in 10th spot in the ranking of 40 towns and cities across Ireland, a rise of one position on last year. Meanwhile, Ballybane is again littered towards the foot of the table.

Witnesses sought following fire at derelict Ballinasloe hospital

Running from April 8 to April 13, this year’s Cúirt International Literature Festival promises its usual illuminating, interactive and innovative presentation of the very best in contemporary literature. For 40 years the community of Galway has come together with visiting writers to create a unique celebration of writing.