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Chairman of Ireland West Airport Knock Liam Scallon this week thanked the region’s public representatives for making representations to the Minister for Transport in relation to securing €285k in grant aid for the airport to subvent its significant operational costs.

Concerns raised by the general manager of University Hospital Galway that the facility cannot function as a centre of excellence due to financial cutbacks as well as its effects on patient care were a “damning indictment”, the chairman of the HSE West’s regional health forum said this week.

Pat Shortt has announced a second night at the Dean Crowe, Athlone for his hilarious new live show The Hall. He will now play Friday October 2 and Saturday October 3. Set in the community hall of a small rural town, The Hall features an array of madcap characters brought to life in Pat Shortt’s inimitable style.

A 20-year-old NUI Galway commerce student was crowned Queen of Ballinasloe Fair at a gala evening at the Carlton Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe, at the weekend.

It is with deep sadness and profound loss that we mourn the passing of our dear friend and colleague in the football world, Liam McEntee, at such a young age. Our deepest sympathies are extended to his wife Samantha, daughter Jennifer and sons Conor and Ciaran. Our sympathies are also offered to Liam’s father, brothers, sisters, and extended family members and friends.

Irish builders’ merchants and DIY groups Associated Hardware plc - operator of the Homevalue brand - and National Hardware Ltd - operator of the Arro brand, have concluded an agreement to establish a joint venture buying group on behalf of their respective members representing nine independent businesses in Mayo.

Restaurateurs and hoteliers from Mayo are to attend the Restaurant Association of Ireland’s industry meeting in Galway on Wednesday October 7. The event is being held at the Radisson Blu, Lough Atalia, Galway, and is in association with Bord Bia, National Employment Rights Agency and Fáilte Ireland. The meeting will focus on major issues relating to the sector.

“The future growth of Galway city is in jeopardy if the Galway City Outer Bypass does not proceed,” according to Galway West TD Frank Fahey who is organising a campaign to raise public support for the controversial structure.

“Horrendous” is how the chairman of the HSE West’s regional health forum has described the fact that almost 90 beds have now been closed in local public hospitals due to budgetary cutbacks.

Mayo farmers will be out in force next Monday when they conduct a tractorcade through Castlebar to highlight Government cuts and the devastating impact that collapsing farm incomes have on the rural economy in Mayo.