Merlin Park orthopaedic surgery theatres to open by end of month

Tue, Mar 22, 2022

The long-awaited new operating theatres for orthopaedic surgery at Merlin Park could be up and running by the end of this month, but the numbers on orthopaedic waiting lists in Galway continues to grow.

City set to be thronged tomorrow as revellers embrace first St Patrick’s Day parade in three years

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Tens of thousands of people are expected to flock to the city centre tomorrow (Thursday) when Galway holds its first St Patrick’s Day parade since 2019.

Jobs boost as Signify Health announce Galway as site of new tech centre

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Galway received a welcome jobs boost this week when it was announced that Signify Health a leading U.S. value-based healthcare platform that leverages advanced analytics, technology, and nationwide healthcare provider networks, is to open a new technology centre that is expected to create more than 125 new technology innovation roles in the city during the next two years.

E-mobility campaigner says Galway needs to prepare for electric car wave

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

From rugby professional to e-mobility warrior, Peter Bracken is used to tackling tough challenges. The former Ireland, Connacht, and Galwegians rugby player, who also won a European Champions Cup medal with Wasps, has become a passionate advocate of electric cars since his retirement from the game in 2006.

Covid and flu outbreaks see visiting restrictions at UHG

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

University Hospital Galway is advising that visiting restrictions remain in place due to influenza and COVID-19 outbreaks on site.

Government ‘not coming close’ to providing children with access therapeutic interventions, says O’Hara

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

The Government is “not coming close” to fulfilling its legal obligations to protect the right of children to access therapeutic interventions, particularly in the areas of assessment and diagnosis.

Farrell demands councils freeze rents for social housing tenants

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

A TD has written to the chief executives, and heads of housing, at both the Galway city and county councils, asking them to freeze rents for social housing tenants for this year.

Hoade demands more gardaí for rural Ireland

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Career criminals who repeatedly commit burglaries should get ten-year minimum sentences, according to one local councillor.

GMIT students win major Irish hospitality award

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Four students representing the Galway International Hotel School at the GMIT have been selected as the outright winners of the 37th Irish Hospitality Institute National Hospitality Business Management Game 2022.

Declan O'Rourke urges public to support Concern hunger petition at Galway concert

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Musician, author, and activist Declan O’Rourke will use his Galway concert this Saturday (March 19) and his Irish tour to support Concern Worldwide’s campaign, calling on global leaders to end conflict-driven hunger and famine.

Ukraine war demonstrates need for rethink on farming, says Canney

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Sean Canney Independent TD has stated that farming in Ireland needs to be adjusted to ensure we have full production for our food industry.

€150,000 for safety improvements around Scoil Fhursa

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

A total of €150,000 has been allocated to the Galway City Council for safety improvements in the area around Scoil Fhursa, Nile Lodge.

Warnings of ‘wartime economy’ should be taken seriously, say PBP

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s admission that Ireland could be facing a “wartime economy” should be taken seriously.

Jobs boost as Signify Health announces Galway as site of new tech centre

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Galway received a welcome jobs boost this week when it was announced that Signify Health a leading U.S. value-based healthcare platform that leverages advanced analytics, technology, and nationwide healthcare provider networks, is to open a new technology centre that is expected to create more than 125 new technology innovation roles in the city during the next two years.

GMIT to host major sports concussion conference

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

GMIT is to host a ‘Heads Up!’ Sports Concussion free conference for sports coaches, players, parents, PE teachers and anyone interested in sport who wishes to learn more about concussion injuries, their prevalence and management measures.

Roy — the musical genius on the scooter

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Roy Carroll was one of the best known characters of Galway City. As a resident musician in many city hotels in Eyre Square, he was forever the epitome of decorum, bedecked in his bow tie. He was known to many as the man on the scooter which he rode through the city while often carrying an open umbrella, Roy sadly passed away in early winter, but it would be remiss of the city to not pay tribute to this remarkable character with an even more remarkable back story. Because Roy Carroll was his stage name, not many knew that he was born Peter Salvatore Armonde Louis Volpe.

Afghan refugees welcomed to NUI Galway

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

A group of 22 female Afghan refugees have been welcomed to NUI Galway to learn about the opportunities for higher education at the University.

Forget the populists, the Government is doing fine

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

A few short weeks ago, we were convulsed by the popping of some champagne corks in Iveagh House. This followed prolonged agonising over whether the partition in The Station House Hotel, in idyllic Clifden, was opened or closed.

GMIT launches new tourism industry skills ‘bootcamps’ for secondary school students

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

The Galway International Hotel School, GMIT, has launched an innovative series of short one-week courses designed for transition and fifth year secondary school students to help them prepare for jobs in the tourism industry this coming season.

Alcoholics Anonymous Galway to hold online zoom meeting on Friday evening

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Alcoholics Anonymous Galway are inviting people to join their online (Zoom) Public Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous this Friday March 18 2022, at 7:30pm.

To join the Zoom Meeting, please use the Zoom Meeting ID: 84505621069 and the link https://zoom.us/j/84505621069

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