‘Depressing’, ‘unacceptable’ - anger grows as further delays plague new emergency department at UHG

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

“Depressing”, “shocking”, and “unacceptable” are how Galway politicians have described the revelation that no date has been set for the lodging of a planning application for the new emergency department at UHG.

Ballybrit vaccination centre will operate reduced service during racing festival

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

The Covid-19 vaccination centre at the Galway Racecourse will continue to operate during the Galway Races but will offer a reduced service for the duration of the annual summer festival which begins on July 26.

Fourth wave will put great pressure on hospitals, says Saolta chief, as numbers presenting are changing

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

The chief executive of the Saolta University Health Care group, which runs the local public hospitals, warned this week that the country is heading towards a fourth wave of Covid-19 with case numbers rising and expected to increase further in the coming weeks.

Lights, camera, action — film studios set to be developed at Galway Airport site

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

New film studios are expected to be constructed at the Galway Airport site, after the Galway City Council backed a plan to lease a portion of the land to Danú Media - a move that would represent a major boost to the creative arts industry in the west.

History made as daring Galway swimmers make it to Slyne Head and back

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

On Sunday morning last, ten Galway-based open water swimmers departed Bunowen Pier in four local ribs. Destination, Slyne Head, an iconic Lighthouse located 10km offshore.

Only 1,000 a day allowed to attend Galway Races

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Only 1,000 spectators will be permitted to attend each day of the Galway Races summer festival.

Beware of letting your dogs around dangerous jellyfish, says marine conservationist

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Dog owners have been warned about the dangers of encountering jellyfish on the beaches around Galway after reports of dogs feeling unwell after sniffing or licking the dangerous Lion's Mane jellyfish.

More than €195,000 allocated to Galway community and voluntary groups

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

More than €195,000 has been allocated to 12 Galway community and voluntary groups, including Croí and Our Lady’s Boys Club - to help them “overcome challenges” presented by Covid-19.

Sleep Out for Simon aims to prevent homelessness across the West

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Homelessness and Housing charity Galway Simon Community is calling on people across Galway, Mayo, Roscommon and beyond to take on their Virtual Sleep Out for Simon challenge to raise awareness and vital funds to help prevent homelessness in the West.

Ring road will increase traffic, not reduce it, says PBP Galway

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Galway’s traffic congestion will not be eased, or reduced, by the Galway City Outer Ring Road, it will only be exacerbated by it, leading to an increase in pollution and environmental damage.

Indoor dining will put the unvaccinated at risk, warn PBP Galway

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Reopening indoor dining to vaccinated people, while many pub and restaurant workers remain unvaccinated, is “unacceptable”, and could result in “catastrophic” risks to health.

Athenry Credit Union announces photography competition winners

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Athenry Credit Union received a phenomenal response for their amateur Photography Competition. Entrants were encouraged to explore the beauty of Ireland and take the time to review their cameras and devices to find previously taken photos to enter the competition.

Tuam man’s murder led to eight further deaths and miscarriage of justice, new TG4 drama-doc reveals

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

A plan to kill a Tuam man in 1883 led directly to a total of nine deaths including six hangings, one of which is now believed to have been a miscarriage of justice, according to The Queen v Patrick O’Donnell, a new book by Connemara-based author, Seán Ó Cuirreáin, which is to be the basis of a forthcoming TG4 drama-documentary.

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Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Lack of action on Emergency Department upgrade ‘shocking and unacceptable’

27th Annual Croí Corrib Cycle gets cyclists back in the saddle

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

The Annual Croi ‘Tour De Lough Corrib’ Charity Cycle was cancelled last year due to Covid-19, but a small number of cyclists kept the history of the event alive by completing ‘virtual’ cycles across Ireland and further afield.

Help fly home Galway woman diagnosed with cancer in Mexico

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

An Irish mother who went to Mexico to spend Christmas with family became too weak to return home after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer shortly after arriving.

When Julia McAndrew from Oranmore, Co Galway landed in Mexico she quickly fell ill and over the past six months her condition declined to where she is now too ill to travel back to Ireland.

Explore Galway on foot on the Galway Walking Festival

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Galway Tour Guides Association in partnership with Galway City Council will see 16 tour guides telling stories on 25 walks, from Coole Park in Gort through the streets of Galway City and onto the Western Lakes Geo Park.

Ireland West Airport welcomes announcement of flights to and from Milan (Bergamo)

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Ireland West Airport has welcomed the announcement by Ryanair of a new twice weekly service to Milan (Bergamo) in Italy to operate this winter.

Flights will operate every Thursday and Sunday throughout the winter season providing easy access to one of Europe’s most beautiful, stylish and cosmopolitan cities.

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Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Chair yoga for older adults
On Monday August 9, Galway Sports Partnership is launching Chair Yoga for Older Adults. This is a programme targeting senior citizens, promoting a healthy lifestyle by incorporating exercise to your daily routine. This is a free, four-week programme that will be going live on Zoom every Monday at 11am until August 30.

Break in at Covid-19 test centre branded as both ‘disgusting’ and ‘unforgivable’

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

The break-in into the pop-up Covid-19 test centre at the former St Aloysius College in Athlone has been described as the “lowest of the low” and “disgusting” by public representatives this week.

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