Work set to begin on elective surgical hub

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

Diggers will be on site in the next six weeks to commence work on the new elective surgical hub on the grounds of Merlin Park Hospital which is set to open next year.

Why are we so helpless in the face of evil?

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

There is a pain deep in the pits of our stomachs this week. With the winter rains and dark clouds marking the time of year when nature resets itself for the renewal of the growing cycle, the light that gives us hope and energy is in scarce supply. It is a time when sadness is accentuated, when you grapple to find the good in things.

Work set to begin on elective surgical hub

Wed, Oct 18, 2023

Diggers will be on site in the next six weeks to commence work on the new elective surgical hub on the grounds of Merlin Park Hospital which is set to open next year.

The financial provision for 180 staff for the facility has been confirmed by local TD, Minister of State, Hildegarde Naughton.

From days spent under Quincentennial Bridge to becoming a groundbreaking academic

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

The third Traveller to be awarded a PhD in the history of the State, Dr Hannagh McGinley (Lecturer in Education at Mary Immaculate College) sees herself as a living example to other Travellers as to what can be achieved in education. Her example, however, bucks the trend of poor Traveller education retention rates, ingrained, although typically unconscious, discrimination against Travellers and a mutual misunderstanding between the community and the education system.

How will the IWA Personal Assistant Strike impact my life?

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

Why must disabled people, especially young disabled people like myself, suffer significant effects from the Irish Wheelchair Association strike that they have no other option but to do in order to improve their staff benefits because they are not paid fairly in comparison to the workers who are directly employed by the HSE and their services?

Time to make our roads safer, says Tuam candidate

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

Dear Editor
I would like to bring to the attention of the Galway County Council that residents in Athenry Road Tuam are concerned about issue of over speeding by motorists in the neighbourhood.

Atlantic Technological University launches new alumni network

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

The President of Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Dr Orla Flynn, this week launched ATU’s new Alumni Network for graduates and past students of ATU’s three legacy institutes and former RTCs, Galway-Mayo Institute, Institute of Technology Sligo and Letterkenny Institute of Technology in ATU Galway.

Galway Science and Technology Festival 2023 programme announced

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

Galway Science and Technology Festival will run from the 12 - 24 of November, celebrating 26 years of inspiring young people and the public about the world around us. Medtronic is delighted to partner with the Festival as the main sponsor for the 22nd year running.

Umbrella Le Chéile back this Sunday

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

Social enterprise Umbrella Le Chéile is back again this Sunday, October 15, from 11am to 5pm at the Galway Rowing Club in Woodquay for their much-loved artisan market, showcasing a wonderful array of handcrafted products by Galway artists, designers and producers.

Renmore Church grounds praised in this year’s IBAL survey, says O’Flaherty

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

Independent Councillor Terry O’Flaherty has praised the ‘trojan work’ carried out by people working on the Renmore Community Employment Scheme in keeping so much of the area in pristine condition.

Galway Indian Community presents Durga Puja 2023 celebrations

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

Galway’s vibrant Indian community is all set to celebrate the grandeur of Durga Puja from 21 to 24 October. This year’s festivities promise a blend of tradition, culture, and entertainment, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all attendees.

Seven Springs Day Centre reopening aired at Petitions Committee in Leinster House

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

The Loughrea Concerned Citizens Group has welcomed the confirmation by the HSE at last week’s Joint Oireachtas Petitions Committee meeting that they are reviewing options to re-open the purpose built Seven Springs Day Centre.

Irish Citylink wins big at World Passenger Awards

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

Irish Citylink, one of Ireland’s largest passenger transport companies, based out of Galway, are delighted to announce they have recently won two awards at the prestigious 2023 World Passenger Festival held in Vienna.

Irish Citylink was recognized at these awards alongside its peers worldwide in these categories. At the World Passenger Festival Awards, Citylink took home the Best Bus Award for excellence in bus services across inter-city, urban and rural networks and the Best Operator Award For the operator with the highest level of passenger positivity across all service areas.

Digital Transformation Award for Galway graveyards project

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

Galway County Council has picked up one of the main accolades at the Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards 2023 for its innovative digital project that mapped over 40,000 graveyard memorial records across County Galway and made them publicly available online.

Galway gets silver gong for tidy city

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

Galway city centre won its second-ever silver medal at the SuperValu Tidy Towns awards ceremony held in Croke Park last week.

Budget 2024

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

The Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath, and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe, presented the fourth Budget of the coalition Government on Tuesday. This Budget was framed against a backdrop of the ongoing war in the Ukraine, concerns about persistent inflation and the perceived windfall nature of corporation tax receipts.

Uisce Éireann under pressure in east Galway city

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

With concerns growing that expansion of Galway’s eastern suburbs will be hampered by poor drainage infrastructure, Uisce Éireann has promised revised solutions for the district’s over-burdened waste water system.

Advertiser in brief...

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

Burglary at Ballinamore Bridge pub
Gardaí in Ballinasloe are investigating a burglary that occurred at a pub in Ballinamore Bridge Ballinasloe on Tuesday Morning October 3 . This occurred sometime between 5am and 6:30am.

Cost-of-living still a concern for city folk after Budget 2024

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath, announced the Budget for 2024 on Tuesday, 10 October. The minister outlined a multibillion package of spending increases, once-off payments and tax cuts. The Galway Advertiser took to the streets of Galway city to get the views of civilians, and while there were positives, there was an overwhelming concern about the rise in the cost-of-living.

There was an across-the-board permanent increase to weekly welfare and pension payments of €12, and Ann,70, was happy to see this increase in the pension payments: “I am a pensioner, so it is always nice to have an extra bit of money in your pocket. However, I do believe this year’s budget favours the younger population.” Ann also remarked that it was “great to see” an increase in the home carer and single person child carer tax credit.

“This is the best team we have ever had”: Irish supporters on city streets are hopeful for Saturday night

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

Anyone even remotely interested in rugby will have been swept up in the magnificence of Ireland’s World Cup journey thus far. Andy Farrell’s side have dismantled their group in imperious fashion, overturning the current world champions in a Test match thriller, before cutting through Scotland in relentless swathes of green. This is impressive enough, without taking into account that Ireland is currently on a 17-match unbeaten run.

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