Galway hospital worst offender with average wait of 300 days
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
A damning report has highlighted the extent of the “excessive and unsafe waiting times” for referrals to hospital outpatient services, with Galway again named and shamed as having the longest wait in the country.
The report published yesterday by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) which found the management of patient referrals was poor, has found that patients should not wait more than 90 days to be seen for an outpatient referral, however, only six out of the 22 hospitals which submitted data to HealthStat actually achieved this target. Unsurprisingly Galway was leading the offenders, giving the worst performance (as of November 2010) with the average wait for an appointment in a consultant-led clinic at 300 days.
Read more ...Galway Film Fleadh programme unveiled
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
DETAILS OF the line-up for the 23rd Galway Film Fleadh, which runs from July 5 to 10, were revealed at the festival’s press launch in the Radisson Hotel on Tuesday evening.
Read more ...Jarlath McInerney remembered as hundreds get on their bikes
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
The Jarlath McInerney Memorial Cycling Event is taking place again this year around the Claddagh on Saturday June 25, and is in aid of Crumlin Children’s Hospital.
Read more ...Mary Bennett ‘deeply honoured’ by Freedom of City award next week
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
Businesswoman Mary Bennett, who is to be granted the Freedom of the City at a special reception next week, says she was “deeply honoured” to be chosen.
Read more ...Man accused of criminal gang drug-dealing offences sent for trial
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
A Rahoon man accused of dealing drugs with the intention of enhancing the ability of a criminal organisation has been sent forward for trial.
Read more ...Pedalling for positive mental health
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
The third annual Coast to Coast cycle from Galway to Dublin from Friday to Sunday in aid of St Patrick’s Hospital Foundation aims to raise vital funds to provide greater access to mental healthcare nationwide.
Read more ...Addict goes on break-in spree of houses
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
Sentencing in the case of a drug addict with 52 previous convictions who committed a series of burglaries throughout the city, gaining entry to private houses all of which had been occupied at the time, was adjourned this week to allow time for the preparation of reports.
Read more ...Man fined for putting students in fear
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
A man who was agressive towards a number of students, putting them in fear, was fined €250 at Galway District Court this week.
Read more ...Major upgrade on the way for Dangan to cathedral walking/cycling ‘Greenway’
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
The “Greenway” cycle and pedestrian route from NUI, Galway at Dangan to Galway Cathedral, via the Fisheries Field, is set for a major upgrade and renovation.
Read more ...Cannabis and opium factory accused sent for trial
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
A 45-year-old man has been sent forward for trial accused of drug dealing offences as well as operating a cannabis and opium factory in the Claregalway area.
Read more ...GAFTV goes live on Monday
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
Filmmakers from across Ireland will be in Galway to ensure arts festival audiences receive up to the minute previews, news, and exclusive interviews through the online GAFTV.
Some 40 volunteers will be involved with GAFTV this year and their work can be viewed online daily at GAFTV.ie, which will begin with previews from Monday June 27 and run through until July 24.
Read more ...The Galway Races carnival to bring families into city for race week
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
This Galway Race Week, from Thursday July 28 to Sunday July 31, the Galway harbour on Dock Road is set to be an all encompassing entertainment village for families, music lovers, and party goers alike.
Read more ...Marcus in Ardeaglais san Nioclás
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
Seolfar An Chearc Fraoch, leabhar nua de cheol Mharcus Uí Iarnáin, ag ceolchoirm a bheidh ar siúl in Ardeaglais san Nioclás i gcathair na Gaillimhe oíche Déardaoin seo chugainn, 30 Meitheamh. Cuirfear tús leis an gceolchoirm ag 8.00in, áit a mbeidh slua mór ceoltóirí ag seinm in éindí le Marcus, ina measc an tUrramach Gary Hastings, reachtaire Ardeaglais san Nioclás.
Read more ...Céim sa Ghaeilge fheidhmeach
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
Tá céim nua sa Ghaeilge fheidhmeach fógartha ag Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge agus ag Roinn na Gaeilge.
Read more ...Ciorcal comhrá Samhraidh
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
Tá Gaeilge Locha Riach ag eagrú ciorcal comhrá do mhic léinn meánscoile i mí Iúil agus Lúnasa. Beidh an ciorcal comhrá dírithe ar mhic léinn sa chéad bhliain agus sa dara bliain agus tá sé mar aidhm aige deis a thabhairt dóibh Gaeilge a labhairt le daoine óga eile in atmaisféar neamhfhoirmiúil. Is iad na mic léinn féin a dhéanfaidh an comhrá a stiúradh agus beidh duine óg ar ardchumas Gaeilge i láthair freisin chun cabhrú leo.
Read more ...Oughterard man charged with dealing €6,000 worth of cannabis further remanded on bail
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
A 48-year-old Oughterard man charged with being in possession of nearly €6,000 worth of cannabis with intent to sell or supply has been further remanded on continuing bail to appear in court again in four months time.
Read more ...Mike Bartlett’s black comedy Love, Love, Love explores a new kind of generation gap
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
It is June 25 1967 and the world is watching The Beatles perform ‘All You Need Is Love’ on Our World, the first live satellite global television production. It is the Summer of Love, London is swinging, the economy is booming, there is the sexual revolution, and jobs and possibilities are endless
Read more ...Abusive man gets relief but no drinking money at social welfare office, court hears
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
A Newcastle man who, during an “alcohol rampage”, abusively damanded dole money from staff at a social welfare office and, after getting no joy, relieved himself by urinating on the exterior of the building in the presence of gardai was further remanded on continuing bail.
Stephen Rabbitte (24) with an address at 96 Inishannagh Park, Newcastle, Galway, appeared at Galway District Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to two counts of threatening and abusive behaviour at Sandyvale Lawn, Headford Road, and later at St Augustine Street, on February 2, 2011. Charges for being intoxicated in a public place, obstruction, and failing to obey garda orders were withdrawn.
Read more ...Mother and baby event at McLoughlin’s pharmacy Westside
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
McLoughlin’s pharmacy is holding an information day for expectant mothers, new parents and their babies today from 10am to 3pm in its Westside shop. On the day a nurse advisor from Nuk, an SMA dietician, a local public health nurse, one of Bodkin’s product advisors, and a pharmacist from McLoughlin’s will be available to provide one-on-one advice.
Read more ...NUI Galway's Cycle to Campus Day a huge success
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
NUIG’s contribution to Galway’s Bike Week Festival was a huge success with many opting to cycle to work as part of the university’s Cycle to Campus Day. Galway's Bike Week Festival runs from June 18 to 26 and this year the week was launched in Galway with a mass cycle, a bike village and many other events around the city. As part of NUI Galway's contribution to the festival, the green campus committee organised a university-wide Cycle to Campus Day yesterday.
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