Bon Secours Health System announces €25 million investment in Electronic Health Record System

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

Bon Secours Health System (BSHS), which includes Bon Secours Hospital Galway, has launched a groundbreaking €25 million clinical transformation project with healthtech firm MEDITECH which is to connect its entire hospital network using one electronic healthcare record (EHR).

The new ‘BonsConnect’ initiative, which will be the largest private hospital EHR system in Ireland, will improve patient safety, enhance clinical care, increase operational efficiency, and revolutionise the healthcare experience for the 300,000 patients Bon Secours treats annually.

Give up your bed for Simon this October

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

Galway Simon Community invites everyone – individuals, families, schools, companies and clubs, – to give up their bed for one night, on Friday October 6, with one purpose, to change the lives of those facing homelessness in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

Mercedes-Benz launches new EQE SUV here

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

The latest newcomer to Ireland’s SUV market is the Mercedes-Benz five-seat EQE SUV.

Craughwell driver among record women's rally entry

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

Galway’s Aoife Raftery is among a record-breaking entry list for female rally drivers in the next round of the FIA European Rally Championship.

INFOMAR launches impressive blue scale map of Galway Bay

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

Ireland's seabed mapping programme, INFOMAR, has launched a new series of blue scale maps, featuring 18 high-resolution bathymetric maps of Ireland’s coastal waters, beginning with a high resolution map of Galway Bay.

Crowe voices support for retained firefighters

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

Senator Ollie Crowe has this week urged the Government to find a resolution to the ongoing strike action by retained firefighters across the country.

Supermacs to Supermacs — man’s Galway to Tuam run for teen cancer charity

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

20-year-old Calum Fox will this weekend take on the biggest challenge in his life so far — to run/walk a 35km from Galway to Tuam, Supermacs to Supermacs.

Starting his run in Supermacs in Galway beside Monaghan’s Garage at 7am and completing the run around 2 o’clock in Tuam plaza Supermacs, he is undertaking the challenge to raise money for a charity which is very close to my heart — CanTeen Ireland.

Burren Festival forges links with Ireland’s medieval past

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

More than 50 blacksmiths and traditional iron smelters from across Ireland, the UK, Europe and the USA will participate in a showcase of medieval iron smelting and forging in the heart of the Burren in County Clare on the weekend of August 26-27.

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Thu, Aug 17, 2023

Burglary on Sean Mulvoy Road
Gardaí in Galway are investigating a burglary which took place at a premises on Sean Mulvoy Road last week.

Burglary on Sean Mulvoy Road Gardaí in Galway are investigating a burglary which took place at a premises on Sean Mulvoy Road last week. The Green Chilli Asian shop was broken into at around 3

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

Gort Homes Developments Ltd., a Coen family venture, is developing plans for a large-scale housing project on the outskirts of Gort town which will provide spacious new homes with all the conveniences of modern living.

Gort housing development ticks all the boxes for modern living and working

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

Gort Homes Developments Ltd., a Coen family venture, is developing plans for a large-scale housing project on the outskirts of Gort town which will provide spacious new homes with all the conveniences of modern living.

Celebrate Galway’s remarkable women at Heritage Week event this weekend

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

A public discussion and walking tour taking place in Galway this weekend will explore the role of women in local heritage.

Medieval tournament In Claregalway Castle attracts international fighters

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

BY DECLAN VARLEY
On Saturday and Sunday September 2-3, the beautifully restored Claregalway Castle will be playing host to the biggest medieval tournament since the days it was a chief stronghold of the Clanricarde Burkes in the 15th century.

Don’t waste time talking about tattoos amid garda recruitment crisis, says MEP Walsh

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

We should not be wasting time discussing the pros and cons of tattoos while there is a shortage of gardai in the force, MEP Maria Walsh said this week.

Construction tender for Merlin Park Surgical Hub to issue this month

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

The construction tender for the new surgical hub on the grounds of Merlin Park will issue this month, after planning permission was granted by Galway City Council this week, Local TD and Government Chief Whip, Hildegarde Naughton said this week.

Why I fight and yearn for the sensation of a day without pain

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

I was born with a genetic condition called “Hurlers Syndrome,” which most people are unaware of, it’s because of this condition that I have this hip problem and why at the age of nine months old, I underwent a stem-cell bone-marrow transplant. Throughout my childhood, people told my parents that I wouldn’t amount to much in life and that I would always struggle with walking and will end up in a wheelchair, so why should I try my best in everything I do; I’ll tell you why – I am a very determined person and I hate being told I can’t do something so I do things to prove people wrong because they don’t get to be the judge of what I do, I’m the only person who can judge that.

Galway to celebrate India Day this weekend

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

The Indian Cultural & Sports Community Galway (ICSC GALWAY) has announced that the eagerly awaited India Day celebration, commemorating India’s Independence Day and celebrating the vibrant cultural heritage of India, will take place this Saturday, August 19, from 3pm to 7pm at Coláiste Muire Mháthair on St Mary’s Road, Galway.

The India Day celebrations promise an array of cultural programmes, dance performances, delectable Indian street food stalls, a captivating fashion show for both children and adults, engaging quizzes, games, and much more.

United legends to honour Dave Daly in Lakeview School fundraising effort

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

Galway United legends will be involved in some of the fundraising activities for Lakeview School in honour of Dave Daly, who sadly passed away in June.

A half century of excavation and provocation

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

There is a cyclical nature to the life of a town or city that is fascinating to monitor from afar. When I say afar, I mean in terms of time. There is nothing like a dollop of wisdom, hindsight and context to bring meaning to any aspect of our lives that we may choose to revisit from time to time. Perhaps this is why I love local news, the humanity of it, the rawness, the pomp and the circumstance; the stories and events that are important because of their grandiosity; or their relevance because the stakes are so low.

Athenry author shortlisted for fantasy award

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

A book by Athenry-based author David Green has been shortlisted for the Best Fantasy Novel at the upcoming British Fantasy Awards.

Green, known for his Empire of Ruin and Hell in Haven series of novels, has been named among six finalists for the prestigious award.

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