Get to the woods — Sunday is children’s play day in Galway

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

This Sunday is National Play Day and it will be marked in Galway by a range of activities for children.

Changes to CPO good for outer bypass says Fahey

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

Increased costs and further delays to the Galway City Outer Bypass project look like being avoided as changes to Compulsory Purchase Order regulations are set to be introduced.

Public debate on rights of apartment dwellers

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

Should apartment dwellers have more rights is the subject of the fourth public debate in the No 8 Debates series initiated by the Green Party in Galway.

Wine and dine at Oranmore Castle and raise funds for suicide bereaved charity

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

Oranmore Castle will host an evening of food, wine and entertainment on Friday July 16 at 7.30pm in aid of Console, the charity for the suicide bereaved.

Footsteps to provide power for the streetlights on the Prom

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

Pedestrians in Eyre Square and along the promenade in Salthill could soon be supplying clean and renewable lighting to Galway city, just by walking. The revolutionary new eco-friendly lighting system which will soon halve Toulouse’s energy consumption and should be used in Galway and cities across Ireland, says Toulouse deputy mayor Alexandre Marciel, who spent 10 days in Galway city and Clifden recently.

Council staff threatened at Carrowbrowne compost site

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

SIPTU trade union has hit out at the Galway City Council for its perceived failure to provide a safe working environment after an incident at Carrowbrowne compost site on the Headford Road this week where staff were subjected to harassment and threats.

London calling — a century since a monarch’s visit — Mind the gap

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

Smoke-filled room, Leinster House. Wednesday evening. Around teatime— Testing wan, two three. Let the meeting of the Cabinet begin. Say the prayer, Tanaiste.

Baby scan saga takes twist with revelation that there was a misdiagnosis almost two decades ago

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

The misdiagnosed miscarriage saga at UHG took a further twist this week when the chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum revealed he was contacted by the family of a woman who was wrongly told she had lost her unborn baby 19 years ago.

Gardaí in fake French lottery warning

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

Gardaí in Galway have warned people not to respond to letters stating they have won the French Euromillions following reports of a number of such letters in Galway in recent weeks.

Building contractors remember late obstetrician/ gynaecologist

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

An organisation representing general building contractors in Ireland has given a €15,000 donation to charity in memory of a highly regarded local consultant obstetrician/gynaecologist who passed away last year.

Classical concert in memory of Christy Dooley

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

A charity concert of classical music, in memory of the late Christy Dooley, will be held in NUI, Galway’s Aula Maxima on Saturday at 8pm.

Violent late night assaults in children’s park

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

Gardaí have appealed for information following two assaults on young men in the Millennium Children’s Park in recent weeks.

Furbo builder is getting protection after money was borrowed from ‘guys in Limerick’

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

A GALWAY builder has told the High Court he is receiving Garda protection after money was borrowed from “guys in Limerick” on his behalf.

NUI Galway teaching software adopted by Belgian university

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

An NUI Galway medical teaching tool has been adopted by a Belgian university.

Outspoken health service critic to hold health forum chair for second term

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

One of the most outspoken critics of the local health service has been re-elected unopposed as the chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum.

Delusional admirer gets suspended sentence for harassment of neighbour

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

An 11-month suspended sentence was imposed on a city man for the constant and disturbing harassment of his next-door neighbour over an eight month period.

The Galway District Court heard on Monday how the 47-year-old defendant, who was diagnosed with a chronic paranoid psychotic illness, had been under the delusion that he was in a “loving relationship” with his frightened neighbour, sending her numerous letters, sketches of an explicit sexual nature, and even a creepy rag doll. Some of the harassment occurred while the man was under the involuntary care of the psychiatric unit at UHG.

Minister launches three-way development partnership for youth in Africa at NUI Galway

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

On Monday the Minister of State with special responsibility for Overseas Development Peter Power TD launched a new three-way partnership at NUI Galway, which it is hoped will greatly benefit young people in Zambia.

NUI Galway joins stem cell website project

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

NUI Galway has joined forces with 90 other European universities and medical labs to raise public awareness and understanding about stem cell research.

The Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) at NUI Galway is part of a new EuroStemCell project which connects European citizens with stem cell research. The project’s main component is a website www.EuroStemCell.org which acts as a multi-lingual portal composed by researchers.

Former patients test negative for hepatitis C after healthcare worker scare

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

Some 340 people who were screened for hepatitis C in the west - after it emerged they may have been treated by a healthcare worker infected with the virus - have tested negative.

A total of 454 people were invited by the health authority for the precautionery test. Some 75 per cent of these were screened, according to a statement issued by the HSE.

Tuam woman crowned top super mum

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

Overwhelming love, support, and passion for her children, these are just some of the amazing and admirable qualities that helped a Tuam woman beat 14 other contenders to be crowned Woman’s Way/John West Mum of the Year for 2010.

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