Government commits to significant reinvestment in CÚRAM

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

RAM SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices at NUI Galway has received a significant funding award of €46,372,380 from Science Foundation Ireland. The investment was announced on Monday by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD.

The announcement demonstrates the Government’s strong commitment to reinvesting in CÚRAM and the MedTech industry in the West and Ireland, supporting the continuation of strong academic, industry and clinical collaborations that are central to CÚRAM’s work. The investment will support up to 520 researchers at CÚRAM over the next six years.

Mootsy and the AWFULLY Big Bite

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Children are naturally creative, but how often are their creative efforts truly encouraged and enabled to flourish in a non-competitive environment? No matter what type of childcare we find for our children, the opportunities for them to grow their skills and to build their confidence, to find out who they are and what they stand for can easily be missed in the business of life.

St Anthony’s and Claddagh and St Jarlath’s Credit Union setting new standards for fair insurance with Peopl, Ireland’s new name in insurance

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

St Anthony’s and Claddagh and St Jarlath’s Credit Union, two of the country’s most progressive Credit Unions have launched some of the country’s most eye catching insurance products in partnership with Peopl. Insurance. Fair, affordable and quality cover on Life, Home and Travel insurance are what’s on offer along with some of the most competitive policy costs in the country.

Galway Auction Rooms spring sale online this weekend

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Galway Auction Rooms will hold their spring sale in a live online auction of antiques, fine art, collectibles this Saturday February 6 at 11am.

In line with the current Covid guidelines, all of Aidan Foley’s auctions will be online until restrictions are lifted. Lots of people are turning to online sales as everyone gets used to the new norm in this business. All lots are listed with descriptions and images and Aidan is available to answer any queries that anyone may have on any lot. Unfortunately, there will be no onsite viewing or attendance at this auction.

Let’s Get Talking benefit from Athenry Credit Union jumper event

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

With contributions from members, staff and the Board of Directors of Athenry Credit Union a total of €800 was raised as part of the Athenry Credit Union Christmas Jumper Week Fundraiser.

Same day pharmacy delivery service for Galway City

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

As we continue to ‘stay home’ in our third lockdown, the arrival of vaccines, Spring, and the new green shoots of growth brings some hope and optimism for better and brighter days ahead. While the team at University Pharmacy have been serving the needs of their customers throughout the pandemic, they have also been busy preparing some new green shoots of their own. This week sees the launch of their exciting new website and Galway City pharmacy delivery service - www.universitypharmacy.ie.

After listening carefully to her customers, many of whom are staying home or have been cocooning in line with Government advice, Dr Audrey Kinahan, pharmacist, felt that it was important to provide this new service to support people that are unable to get out and about currently. ‘One of the most important aspects of the service is that we will offer a same daily delivery service to the people of Galway City, so if you can’t get out because you are homeschooling, taking care of somebody vulnerable or indeed because you are sick or a close contact, then we’re here to help’, says Dr Kinahan. With recent delivery delays for many online orders we felt it was important to deliver on the day, for this type of service.

NUI Galway announces new head of J.E. Cairnes School

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

NUI Galway has announced the appointment of Professor Alma McCarthy as the next Head of School at J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics. Professor McCarthy has commenced the role as of January 2021.

Galway’s new research vessel to be named the RV Tom Crean

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

The new Galway-based marine exploration research vessel to replace the Celtic Voyager is to be named RV Tom Crean after the Irish seaman and polar explorer in Antarctica. The new vessel is set to be completed in 2022 and be based in Galway Harbour where the port comprises a dock basin.

NUI Galway to lead new health and social care network

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

NUI Galway is to lead a new network of universities which aims to champion public and patient involvement in health and social care research.

Time for clarification on Flemish planning judgement, says Kinane

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Galway County Council will contact Minister for Housing, Local Government, and Heritage Darragh O’Brien to get clarification on housing projects in rural areas.

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Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Burglaries in Loughrea
Gardai are appealing for information following burglaries at two businesses in Loughrea last weekend.

Gardai are appealing for information following burglaries at two businesses in Loughrea last weekend.

Home Building Finance Ireland looking to fund Galway projects

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI), set up by the Government to fund the delivery of new homes, has grown total loan approvals to €395m during 2020, its second year of operation.

It’s time for patience and calm

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

They say that patience is the ability to idle your motor, while in reality you feel like stripping your gears and throwing it all overboard.

It is perhaps the greatest virtue we can train ourselves to have, because with patience comes calmness, fewer rash decisions, less frustration and an acceptance that we cannot rush time although we might want to.

Rising infection and 800 staff on sick leave puts Galway hospitals under pressure

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

The escalating number of Covid-19 patients in intensive care units (ICUs), combined with high levels of staff absenteeism due to the virus, is putting severe pressure on local hospitals.

UHG should become Ireland’s base for Covid 19 hyperbaric oxygenation, says Galway solicitor

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

A Galway-based solicitor is calling on the Government to intervene and make provision so that Galway University Hospital immediately becomes Ireland’s centre for Covid using hyperbaric oxygenation.

NUI Galway PhD student selected for Antarctic expedition

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

NUI Galway student Sukanya Saikia has been selected as a Climate Force Ambassador for the upcoming International Antarctic Expedition in November 2021.

McNelis calls for Covid-19 border checks

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

With the Covid pandemic at its height, and in the absence of an all-Ireland strategy to suppress the virus, Labour's Niall McNelis has called for Covid checkpoints near the border.

Council appoints contractor for Clifden storm water diversion works

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

The Galway County Council has appointed a contractor to carry out storm water diversion works in Clifden, with works are due to start in the next week.

Questions remain over medicinal cannabis access programme, say PBP Galway

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

The Government's decision to begin a medicinal cannabis access programme later this year is "very welcome news", but "important questions" still need to be answered.

Early intervention is key to good mental health

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

The Government’s mental health policy, enshrined in Sharing the Vision, foresees an Ireland where early intervention is guaranteed and those who experience mental health difficulties are provided with community-based services which cater to their individual needs.

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