The Galmont Hotel & Spa is front-runner in sustainability

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

The Galmont Hotel & Spa has taken its most impressive stride in sustainability yet by being awarded the prestigious Green Tourism Gold Award which recognises the business’s strong focus on reducing its environmental impact.

Child abuse reports rising across region

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

Analysis of agency records show there were 4,552 referrals to Tusla’s Child Protection and Welfare Service in Galway in 2023, compared to 3,276 referrals in 2018, according to Tusla internal figures.

HSE looking at options for Pieta Tuam, regional health forum told

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

THE HSE is currently undertaking an options appraisal following a request from Pieta Tuam for the use of HSE accommodation, following the closure of the local facility recently, this week’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum was told.

Research shows that major trauma cases in University Hospital Galway have doubled over ten years

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

A study carried out by doctors at University Hospital Galway (UHG) has revealed the changing presentation of trauma patients, with a doubling of cases and older patient profile emerging over the course of a decade.

Rabbitte welcomes €3,000 funding for Loughrea ‘Play Day’ for children

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

Minister for Disabilities and Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Anne Rabbitte, has welcomed the allocation of €3,000 funding for ‘National Play Day’ this weekend in Loughrea.

Council need to move on former Aughrim Health Centre, health forum is told

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

Galway County Council need to make their intentions clear regarding the acquistion of the former health centre at Aughrim if it is top be retained for community use, the regional health forum was told.

Cllr Alan Harney had asked the forum if the transfer of the property for community use could be moved along, but he was told by Joe Hoare, Assistant National Director, HSE Capital & Estates that the property may be placed on the open market unless the County Council make their intentions clear.

Carna turbines threaten global research

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

Corio, an energy generation firm backed by Australian financier Macquarie, is poised to lodge a maritime planning application for a €1.5 billion development of offshore wind turbines on Sceirde Rocks, around 5km southwest of Carna, near the historic pilgrimage destination of St MacDara’s Island.

Red card to loo access to Ballinasloe soccer players, health forum hears

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

Football players and fans attending matches at the Ballinasloe Town AFC pitches at St Enda’s on the St Brigid’s Hospital campus will not be allowed to use existing toilet facilities at the hospital.

This week’s regional health forum was asked by Cllr Alan Harney if a solution can be worked on to allow the club to bring a portable toilet unit on site or access be provided to existing toilets.

Top US judge spotted in Galway

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

When you are the ultimate judicial authority in the United States overseeing a supreme court which just controversially ruled that a US president is immune from criminal prosecution, where do you go to lay low while the dust settles?

Interim Saolta CEO tells health forum of pathway for cancer patients

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

A pathway exists in GUH for cancer patients from other areas not served by hospitals with a centre of excellence, the Regional Health Forum was told this week.

Cllr Michael Kilcoyne asked what arrangements are in place in Galway University Hospital to facilitate cancer patients who need urgent treatment, which is not available in the hospital they are in which is not a cancer centre of excellence.

Happiness in a time of plenty

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

We’re never short of things for doing in this neck of the woods at this time of the year.

Councillor demands All-Ireland party zone for city

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

With ticket fever at an all-time high in advance of Sunday week’s All-Ireland Football Final, Galway City Council has been asked to set-up an outdoor area with big screens to show the novel decider between Armagh and Galway.

Aran swimmer considers Guinness World Record

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

The 60-year-old from Beaumont in Dublin swam the 34km circuit around the Aran Islands’ largest island in just 13 hours and 27 minutes, setting a benchmark record.

Ring Road hearing expected in autumn

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

An oral hearing to discuss the environmental impact of the proposed N6 Galway city ring road should happen as soon as September, according to council officials.

Excitement building for Galway Bay Swim

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

The organisers of the annual Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim, for Cancer Care West, are delighted to confirm that this year’s event will take place on Saturday July 20.

This year 130 swimmers will take on the 13km swim, 50 swimming solo and 80 in relay teams of 2,3 and 4 swimmers. It is always a great spectacle on the day as for the final 100 metres into Blackrock diving tower, paddle boards and kayaks guide the swimmers and their accompanying boats home.

New president takes the helm at Galway Lions Club

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

The Galway Lions Club has announced the appointment of Muireann Ryan as the new President during a memorable Handover ceremony held recently. The event, attended by club members, community leaders, friends, and family of Lions, marked a significant milestone in the club’s ongoing commitment to service, health and wellbeing, and community development in the city.

Kennys.ie, Ireland’s first e-commerce website, celebrates 30 years online

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Kennys.ie, the website of Kennys Bookshop and Art Gallery in Galway, is celebrating 30 years online. Set up in mid-1994, it was Ireland’s first e-commerce website and among the first retail websites in the world.