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.

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.

Siobhan Carroll’s four-year-old daughter, Aoibhe, died in April 2008, Macha Ní Bhrádaigh lost her 18-year-old sister Sadhbh to the condition in December 2009 while Liam Cullinane contracted meningitis in 1993 which affected his mobility and speech.

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.

The main Galway city commemoration will take place at the Liam Mellows statue in Eyre Square at 3pm. The Sinn Féin nominee for the Seanad, Trevor Ó Clochartaigh, will be the main speaker.

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.

Three year ban for man found walking away from crash

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

A Tuam man was given a three year disqualification from driving after he pleaded guilty to drink driving after he was found walking away from his van which he had crashed at the side of the road. Garda Michelle Nolan told the court that she was on patrol on September 15 2010 when she found a van crashed on the Ballindine Road outside of Claremorris. She went on to say that she found Christopher Lally of Abbeyknockmoy, Tuam, Co Galway walking on the road a short time later. Who admitted to her that he had been drinking, she arrested him and he provided a urine sample which returned a reading of 107 mlg per 100ml of urine. Judge Mary Devins convicted and fined Lally €500 and disqualified him from driving for three years

Gairmscoil Mhuire Athenry Annual Golf Am Am

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

The Parents Association of Gairmscoil Mhuire Athenry (Vocational School) in conjunction with the staff is once again hosting its popular Golf Am Am.

Kill the quangos

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

A recent study says that there are more than 800 quasi autonomous non governmental agencies, or Quangos to you and me in existence spending in excess of €13 billion a year. That nobody can be sure of the exact number is an indictment of their management.

Galway seminar on human rights in Colombia

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

Colombia’s 40-year internal armed conflict has resulted in widespread violations of human rights and international humanitarian law.

Man receives twenty one months for crime spree

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

A County Clare man who during a three-day spree of crime stole a vehicle during a burglary only to crash it into a wall, and had been found in possession of property taken during an “opportunistic” burglary at a city centre hostel, received a 21 month sentence at Galway District Court this week.

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