A woman you don’t meet every day

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

They say a society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they know they shall never sit.

Harris hears that GTI has outgrown its Fr Griffin Road location

Wed, Nov 16, 2022

A proposal to replace the ageing Galway Technical Institute (GTI) on Fr Griffin Road with a state-of-the-art and purpose-built Further Education and Training Campus on the grounds of Galway Community College in Wellpark has been forwarded by the Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) to the Minster for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris for his consideration.

GTI has outgrown its current building and requires the addition of extra teaching spaces. It is also extremely limited in its capacity to grow the courses it offers," Minister Hildegarde Naughton said this week after she met Minister Harris to progress the project.

Stay away — Flu and Covid outbreaks sees UHG issue appeal

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

An outbreak of influenza and a high number of COVID-19 cases saw University Hospital Galway last night (Wednesday) appeal to the public not to visit the hospital if they are feeling unwell or have respiratory symptoms.

The hospital is currently dealing with a flu outbreak on one ward with COVID-19 impacting a further four wards. Visiting to the affected wards will be facilitated on compassionate grounds, on an exceptional basis only. To arrange a visit on compassionate grounds, the public have to contact the ward manager in advance.

Junior Galway Film Fleadh to feature panel on careers in film, TV, and animation

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

The 27th Junior Galway Film Fleadh begins on Sunday and will run until Wednesday November 16. The annual fleadh for young people will this year include free panel sessions on building a career in film, television, and animation.

Public Health Nurse named Galway’s Most Inspirational Person

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Public Health Nurse Grainne Ní Lochlainn from Connemara is celebrating this week after being named Galway’s Most Inspirational Person at this year’s Gala Retail Inspiration Awards with Virgin Media.

University of Galway teams up with Connacht GAA to host first CAO and sports information evening

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

A special information evening taking place at the University of Galway Connacht GAA Air Dome next week will have a dual focus - sports opportunities at University of Galway, and preparing for CAO.

Chamber award finalists told their enterprise is driving the region

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Galway Chamber Business Awards finalists have been told their innovation and creativity is helping to drive the region, at a networking event hosted by the Shannon Airport Group.

Galway shot in the top ten for Love Your Coast Photography Competition

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Clean Coasts were thrilled to announce the winners of the 13th edition of their Love Your Coast photography competition during an in-person award ceremony last week.

Zero-hours hospitality workers experience burnout, says academic

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

A new study co-authored by a local academic has found that hospitality employees who perceive they are on a ‘zero-hour’ contract, where their hours are unspecified, are particularly vulnerable to burnout.

Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin in conversation with Doireann Ní Ghríofa at Kennys

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

In celebration of the recognition by the EU Prize for Literature 2022 of his novel Madame Lazare, a free event will take place at Kennys Bookshop next Friday, November 18th, when Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin will be joined in conversation by Doireann ní Ghríofa.

Star-studded Niall Donohue Memorial Match to benefit Jigsaw

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

On Saturday December 10, Galway’s biggest hurling stars will play the Niall Donohue Memorial Match in memory of the Kilbeacanty and Galway hurling star.

Youth Circus is a powerful tool for social change says Galway Community Circus director

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Galway Community Circus, University of Galway – Drama and Theatre Studies and the Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle Network (ISACS) will host Circus Education: Creativity and Inclusion in Learning, a free two-day conference taking place 18-19 November at the O’Donoghue Centre at University of Galway.

Freebird’s M.C.C Project for one night only tomorrow in An Taibhdhearc

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

An Taibhdhearc presents the Freebirds M.C.C Project for one night only this Friday November 11. Join them for a night of live rock music from ‘Lazarus Brother’, an artwork exhibition and film screening. Come and experience this work with the community who made it.

CATU Galway to hold AGM in city next week

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

CATU Galway is having an AGM on November 15 in Aras na Gael and online from 6:30-8pm.

At the AGM members will be forming a committee and making plans for the coming months to best address local housing issues.

Solution to Claregalway’s downpour issue welcomed by Cllr. James Charity

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

News that land acquisition to provide for a surface water retention pond in Claregalway has been agreed, has been welcomed by Cllr. James Charity.

Over there — the challenges facing the EU in these times

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

It’s Wednesday evening and I type these words in a quiet corner of the Berlaymont in Brussels. Outside the evening is a grey November, not quite frosty yet, but winter is on the way. And perhaps a sort of winter is on the way for the institution in whose building I am working.

Marine Institute say creatures of the deep will inspire next generation of scientists

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

The Marine Institute, alongside the Explorers Education Programme, will be showcasing marine science at the 2022 Galway Science and Technology Festival this weekend. Families are invited to the Bailey Allen Hall at the University of Galway on Sunday the 13th November 2022, to learn more about Ireland’s marine research vessels and creatures of the deep sea.

Regional TDs secure unanimous Dáil support for action on long COVID

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Sean Canney Independent TD and Regional Group of TDs have received full support across Dáil Eireann for their motion which is calling for the roll out of specialist services to support those who have not recovered fully after being infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. “

“Not only is this a positive step to ensure that immediate steps are now taken to support all patients with long COVID, regardless of where they live, or how they are impacted, but it is also a formal recognition from the National Parliament of the existence of this condition which is having an impact on people in every corner of our country,” he said.

Expanding the female entrepreneurship community in the region

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

IdeasLab, the entrepreneurial and innovation hub at University of Galway is hosting an evening to celebrate Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs on Thursday 17 November in Galway City. The event is one of a series of events created to help expand our community of supporters for female entrepreneurs in the region.

Hospital winter plans unveiled

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Galway University Hospital (GUH), Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) and Community Healthcare West are implementing further initiatives this Winter to support hospital admission avoidance and promote patient flow across all acute and community healthcare facilities through an integrated approach.

The initiatives will maximise the use of available resources to manage unscheduled care pressure and support an overall improvement to the patient journey. The initiatives identified for 2022/2023 are focused on established best practice in relation to admission avoidance and patient flow. An enhanced GP/Hospital Liaison will support the provision of care, in the right place at the right time.

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