‘Strict hand hygiene’ and ‘good isolation facilities’ credited with low incidence of MRSA at Galway

Thu, May 07, 2009

The Galway Clinic has credited strict hand hygiene and good isolation facilities with maintaining a “very low” incidence of MRSA infection at the Doughiska based private hospital.

New county plan should help young house builders

Thu, May 07, 2009

The most important change in the new Galway County Council Development Plan 2009 - 2012 is that it will reduce the difficulties faced by young people trying to secure planning permission for their first home on family lands.

Follow the Green Dragon Route

Thu, May 07, 2009

An action-packed festival of street theatre and children’s entertainment has been planned to celebrate Ireland’s entry, Green Dragon, in the Galway Volvo Ocean Race - and its all free.

Green Dragon gets a taste of home in Boston

Thu, May 07, 2009

Supporting businesses of the Volvo Ocean Race stopover in Galway have now passed the 100 mark as the fleet prepares for the in-port racing duel in Boston on Saturday.

Stopover organisers, Let’s Do It Galway, say they are delighted to have the backing of so many local companies as the countdown begins for the race arrival in Galway on May 23/24 for two weeks.

Community forum demands funding for better transport infrastructure

Thu, May 07, 2009

The reliance on private cars as the main mode of transport is seriously damaging the health and quality of life of people in Galway. The aim now must be to develop a transport strategy where priority is given to pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport.

This is the view of Nuala O’Hara, chairperson of Galway City Community Forum. The forum met with the Minister of Transport Noel Dempsey during his recent visit to Galway to urge him to provide state funding for a sustainable transport infrastructure to help solve the city’s increasing traffic congestion.

Claregalway bus/cycle lane will only put lives at risk says Michael Eames

Thu, May 07, 2009

The new Claregalway bus corridor will either be a solution to the traffic congestion that has plagued the area or else it will do nothing but put lives at risk.

Painting demonstration at Kenny’s

Thu, May 07, 2009

\The artist John Dinan will give a painting demonstration at The Kenny Gallery, Liosban this Saturday at 2pm and discuss his painting technique and answer questions from the audience.

Fahy calls for Menlo and Castlegar traffic measures

Thu, May 07, 2009

Traffic calming measures on School Road in Castlegar and Monument Road in Menlo are needed as there are “major problem on both roads with speeding and being used as rat-runs”.

West’s angling industry remains under threat

Thu, May 07, 2009

The survival of the sea trout angling industry in the west of Ireland remains under threat after 20 years of debate, according to the chairman of the Western Regional Fisheries Board, Lal Faherty.

Is it time to rethink the issue of rates?

Thu, May 07, 2009

When the Volvo Ocean Race departs Boston next week the countdown to the Galway stopover begins in earnest.

Dance the night away at Best Buddies Ball

Thu, May 07, 2009

The Inaugural Best Buddies Celebration Ball takes place at the Galway Bay Hotel tomorrow (Friday) night.

Former TD’s son to be buried today

Thu, May 07, 2009

The funeral of the young man killed in a single vehicle crash on the Dunmore to Glenamaddy Road earlier this week is to take place today.

Community centre and playground top Crowe’s priorities

Thu, May 07, 2009

Once the new clubhouse at the Bohermore Community Centre is given the go ahead, the attention must then turn to the planned play area for the area’s children.

Galway student’s play to be staged at Cork festival

Thu, May 07, 2009

NUI, Galway student Róisín Stack, has had her play Trollied selected by Triantán Theatre Company as part of the Cork Midsummer Festival which runs from June 13 to 28..

Galwayman to represent Ireland at prestigious arts show

Thu, May 07, 2009

Galwegian Gareth Kennedy, along with Sarah Browne, will represent Ireland at the Venice Biennale, the world’s most prestigious international visual arts showcase.

Niall Mellon charity to hold flag day tomorrow

Thu, May 07, 2009

The Niall Mellon Township Trust will hold its inaugural Hard Hat Day - Homes for Children fundraiser in Galway tomorrow (Friday).

Swan sanctuary delay must be tackled immediately

Thu, May 07, 2009

The Galway City Council must act immediately to give the final go-ahead for a swan sanctuary at Lough Rusheen Park which has been left unused for the past three years, according to Green councillor Niall Ó Brolcháin.

Castlegar celebrates 125 years of GAA

Thu, May 07, 2009

TG 4 presenter Daithi O’Se will perform the opening of the La Na gClub Castlegar Hurling Club Festival on Sunday.

Learn more about chronic fatigue

Thu, May 07, 2009

The Galway ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome support group will hold a meeting on Saturday May 16 at 3pm at the Forster Court Hotel to mark ME Awareness Week. Admission is €3 and all are welcome.

Government urged to ‘come clean’ about break down of inter-country adoption links

Thu, May 07, 2009

The Government is leaving Irish families with empty cots as inter-country adoption links break down, a local Fine Gael senator has claimed.

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