Galway University Hospitals Arts Trust launch 2010 calendar
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
The Galway University Hospitals Arts Trust has launched a 2010 calendar featuring artwork by patients of Unit 5 and Unit 6 of Merlin Park University Hospital.
The GUH Arts Trust supports and enhances the patient environment in Galway’s public hospitals. The purchase of the calendar directly supports the arts programme in the geriatric units of Galway University Hospitals.
Read more ...City provides extra beds for homeless
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
Ten extra emergency beds have been made available for people who are homeless in Galway city over this current spell of cold weather.
Read more ...Some 13,000 people vaccinated against swine flu in Galway
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
More than 13,000 people have been vaccinated against swine flu in Galway, according to the HSE West.
Read more ...Taxi drivers shed pounds for local charity
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
Twelve taxi drivers from Galway Taxis are taking part in an eight week programme to shed weight and raise vital funds for a local cancer charity.
Read more ...Chronic pain affects one in three people, reveals NUI Galway study
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
NUI Galway researchers have described chronic pain as a “silent epidemic” in this country, having found that one in three people suffer from the condition.
Read more ...Michael Jackson’s guitarist to play Galway
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
Jennifer Batten, the guitarist for Michael Jackson during his Bad, Dangerous and HIStory world tours is coming to play a show in Galway next month.
Read more ...Drunk burglar found asleep by eagle-eyed garda
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
A burglar who was found drunk and asleep in a house by an eagle-eyed detective who spotted a ladder leading up to the window had to be placed on a stretcher and lowered down by the fire brigade, the Galway District Court heard this week.
Read more ...O’Hehir’s cafes promote benefits of eating wholegrain bread
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
Bakery and café owners O’Hehir’s Bakeries have launched a health awareness campaign to promote healthy breads among its customers.
Read more ...Teen warned to change ‘outrageous’ behaviour to avoid jail
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
A district court judge has warned an out-of-control teenager that any more “outrageous” behaviour could result in jail.
Read more ...Conneely accuses Government of ‘penny pinching’
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
The Government has been condemned by a former mayor of the city for not giving community and voluntary organisations enough time to apply for home security items for older people.
Read more ...Full steam ahead for 2010 Safety Direct Galway International Rally
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
With the 2010 Safety Direct Galway International Rally fast approaching, the village of Oranmore is preparing for an action packed first weekend in February.
Read more ...Galway’s Headland Archaeology secures contract on €1.46 million New Ross bypass project
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
Galway-based Headland Archaeology (Ireland) Ltd has secured a €1.46 million contract to carry out advance archaeological testing and excavation on the route of the new N25 New Ross bypass.
The company will undertake advance archaeological testing and surveys of the entire road corridor — which will run for 13.6km from Jamestown, Co Kilkenny, to Ballymacar, east of New Ross, Co Wexford — followed by full excavation of any archaeological remains encountered. The purpose of the advance testing is to determine the presence or absence of archaeological features, structures, deposits, artefacts, or ecofacts along the route, to inform the subsequent archaeological strategy and excavation in advance of construction.
Read more ...Burglar gets fourteen months in jail after disturbing residents during raid
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
A repeat offender who committed a number of burglaries and threatened to damage property when confronted by a resident received a 14 month jail sentence at Galway District Court this week.
Read more ...Car scrappage scheme now in operation says Kitt
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
People in County Galway looking to buy a new car this year may be eligible for the State Car Scrappage Scheme, according to Galway East Fianna Fáil TD Micheal Kitt.
Read more ...Attendance at UHG’s A&E department up by 22 per cent over Christmas
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
The number of people attending the emergency department of University Hospital Galway rose by 22 per cent during the Christmas period.
Read more ...Councillors are being ‘muzzled’ says Cameron
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
“Pro-active councillors” are being “muzzled” by the “right wing coalition” in the Galway City Council who are trying to prevent important motions from getting onto the agenda for council meetings.
Read more ...New Year’s honours for Cases at wine awards
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
Galway’s Cases Wine Warehouse has been named the Best Wine Warehouse in Ireland in the annual Sunday Business Post Wine Awards announced this week.
Read more ...Assault accused refused bail
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
A Galway man charged with the serious assault of a man in the city centre last week has been refused bail and further remanded in custody.
Read more ...Sea Road tourism boss honoured by Killarney Chamber of Commerce
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
A Galway man who is the vice president of a major German tourism organisation was given a special honour by the Mayor of Killarney recently.
Read more ...Government funding for council is larger than expected
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
The Galway City Council is to receive a provisional general purpose allocation of €8,512,430 from the Department of the Environment - €560,000 more than was expected.
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