Nurses’ union slams Third World conditions at UHG’s emergency department

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

A local nursing official has slammed the overcrowding “chaos” at University Hospital Galway’s emergency department earlier this week, likening it to “Third World conditions”.

O’Flaherty calls for water filter ration system for Old Mervue

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

A top of the range water filtration system that is capable of removing lead and other forms of harmful bacteria from the water must be installed for Old Mervue.

Foul play not suspected in Merlin Park death

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

Gardaí have ruled out foul play in the death of a man whose body was discovered in the grounds of Merlin Park Hospital on Tuesday.

Sponsored walk to raise funds for injured Alex

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

A sponsored walk in aid of Alex Smith, who was seriously paralysed after a swimming accident, takes place this Saturday on the Salthill Promenade at 2pm.

101 good ideas from Des

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

“I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading!” said the author Jane Austen. “When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library.”

Remembering deceased UHG workers

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

University Hospital Galway’s Children’s Remembrance Day Committee remember deceased friends, family and colleagues who worked at UHG during November.

A special Mass is celebrated and the names of deceased staff can be enrolled in the Golden Enrolment Book which is kept in the Chapel of Remembrance at the hospital.

Trusted employee steals from hearing aid company

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

An employee of Hidden Hearing, who had been a trusted member of staff, stole €1,240 from the hearing aid business and falsified bank lodgements, the Galway District Court heard last Monday.

Anyone for chess?

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

The Galway Junior Chess club will begin its weekend sessions this weekend.

Sixteen jobs for Loughrea at new food outlet

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

Award winning craft butcher Declan Corry this week opened his new venture at Corry’s food hall and cafe at Station Road in Loughrea. The new outlet will provide 16 jobs in the town.

Case dismissed over balls of wool and knitting needles

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

A case of casual trading without a permit was dismissed and charges dropped against two non-national women after arresting gardai could not produce balls of wool and knitting needles in court as evidence.

Give yourself a chance of a better relationship with Successful Singles

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

A unique programme of events that is designed to help people attract the right relationship or partner into their lives is to commence in Galway this month.

The Successful Singles programme will commence in the Galway Bay Hotel on October 19 offering participants a chance to learn the skills with which to develop successful relationships. Speaking to the Advertiser ahead of the launch of her Galway event, owner of Successful Singles Ann McGarry said that she can vouch for the programme herself and described how it helps identify and remove the obstacles that people find on the path to a good relationship.

City Hall must sort out issue of Travellers on Western Distributor Road, says Lyons

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

Growing tensions between Travellers and Gort na Gréine residents can only be solved if the road the Travellers are encamped on is taken in charge by the Galway City Council, according to Cllr Donal Lyons.

Cope fundraiser makes Pirscilla a star

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

Pirscilla Murray of Galway was named the best makeover at Make A Star 2008 which took place in the Radisson SAS Hotel on Sunday last. At the event, 18 women and one brave man who each raised €1,000 for Cope received a full hair, beauty, and fashion makeover from some of Ireland’s top stylists. Pirscilla’s personal style coach was Tess Purcell of Style ‘N Mind, hair was by Laura Devlin of Fringe Benefits, make-up by Marian Naughtan also of Fringe Benefits, and outfit supplied by Marian’s.

The form of the city

Thu, Oct 09, 2008

Sunday morning and the sun is shining after Saturday’s rain. The sky is that clear October blue, the air tastes of autumn. The drive over the Quincentennial Bridge, past the military bulk of the CT Electric building, the utilitarian Mulvoy Park, all along the roundabouts and left, past the industrial estates, past the brown blockhouse Telecom building, takes me into old Mervue.

Lead problem has spread to Taylor’s Hill, claims Mayor

Thu, Oct 02, 2008

The drinking water supply of a house in Taylor’s Hill has been discovered to have excess levels of lead and last evening the Mayor of Galway Padraig Conneely expressed fears that the lead contamination problem may now be more widespread than was feared.

Major problems with migrant registration, Galway gardai tell court

Thu, Oct 02, 2008

Gardai in Galway have warned that there is a “major problem” with certain sectors of the migrant community, including students coming here to learn English, not furnishing immigration officers with up to date information such as change of address.

Recession will see rise in number of Galway homeless

Thu, Oct 02, 2008

The head of the Galway Simon Community has warned that unless there is State investment in vital services and responses the number of people sleeping rough will rise dramatically in the coming months.

Missing Connemara teen spotted in Galway

Thu, Oct 02, 2008

Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information on a teenage boy from Connemara who has been missing for the past week and a half.

Stuart Rima (16) disappeared from his home at Kylemore Pass Hotel, Kylemore, on Sunday September 21 at 2.30pm. He is five feet three inches tall and of stocky build with cropped blond hair. When last seen he was wearing cream cords, white runners, and a green T-shirt with two horizontal white stripes across the front.

Close shave for man who steals over €170 worth of razors

Thu, Oct 02, 2008

A Limerick man, with 63 previous convictions, had a close shave this week when he avoided having to serve extra jail time after stealing more than €170 worth of razors.

David McWilliams to give economy survival talk

Thu, Oct 02, 2008

How to survive in the economic downturn? This is the question that is on the mind of many these days and to answer this and many other questions Financial Solutions Skillnet have called on the expertise of well-known economist and author, David McWilliams

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