Ros na Rún murderer to be unveiled in tonight’s episode

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

The thrilling storyline of who killed Frances on Galway-based soap Ros na Rún will be revealed on TG4 this evening at 8.30pm.

TG4 to use carbon calculator on commissioned productions

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

As part of TG4’s commitment to sustainable production practices and to achieving the targets of the Climate Action Plan, all productions commissioned by TG4 will be required to use the Albert Carbon Calculator to monitor carbon footprint from January 2021. TG4 is the first Irish broadcaster to introduce this as a mandatory requirement.

Farrell seeks ‘appropriate’ wages for student nurses

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Galway West TD Mairéad Farrell has called on the Minister for Health to quit delaying and pay student nurses and midwives.

The Sinn Féin TD planned to bring forward a motion in the Dáil yesterday demanding the Government pay student nurses appropriate wages.

Galway GAA legends stepping up to talk to those in need of a chat

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Galway GAA legends are providing a valuable service once more making themselves available to talk to people living alone or in need.

Ballinasloe cycleway routes can transform town into eco-tourism hub – Dolan

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

The Ballinasloe routes identified for the new Galway- Athlone cycleway have the potential to transform the town into a dynamic eco-tourism hub, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Senator Aisling Dolan has welcomed that Ballinasloe features strongly on potentially three of the five route options circulated following the first round of public consultation.

Betty Hernon appointed principal of amalgamated Coláiste Muire Máthair

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Betty Hernon has been appointed as the principal of Coláiste Muire Máthair — the amalgamation of St Mary’s College and Our Lady’s College.

Adjunct Professor of Nursing appointed at NUI Galway

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Professor Roger Watson has recently assumed the role of Adjunct Professor of Nursing at the School of Nursing at NUI Galway.

Part VIII planning documents to be posted on public consultation website, Council meeting is told

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Part VIII Planning and Development Regulations such as those for the City Museum will be available to view online after Cllr John Connolly proposed that they should be published on the Galway City Council website.

Trump’s legacy is one we can all learn from

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

This morning we wake up to a new era in world politics. Perhaps the most divisive and most colourful figure it has produced for decades has moved back into the shadows and steps can be taken to redress the damage that has been done since his arrival four years ago.

Church and State admit absence of Christianity in the running of Tuam home

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

The Sisters of Bon Secours who ran the Tuam Mother and Baby's Home for almost 40 years said last evening that they did not live up to their Christianity when doing so, adding that they also acknowledge that the manner in which infants were buried at the home was deeply disrespectful.

Despite 604 new Covid cases in Galway on Tuesday, worst is yet to come for our hospitals, says Saolta chief

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

As the country's acute hospital system comes under extreme pressure from rising Covid-19 numbers, the head of the local hospital group fears that the worst has yet to come.

Charity calls on gardaí to increase Compliance Checkpoints across the county

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

With Galway surpassing Dublin with the highest number of daily cases of Covid-19 in the State, the gardaí have been asked to increase the number of Covid-19 checkpoints across the county for the rest of January.

New US labor secretary Marty Walsh invited to Galway

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

Marty Walsh, the Mayor of Boston, who has been nominated to the post of Labor Secretary by US President-elect Joe Biden, has been invited to visit Galway during his term of office.

Rosedale Special School parents seek 'urgent' meeting with Education Minister

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

Parents of children at Rosedale Special School have raised concerns that their children will suffer developmental and behavioural regression with schools closed until at least the end of January.

Mary Hoade appointed to new committee to oversee revitalisation of town centres

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

Local councillor Mary Hoade has been appointed to a new committee to oversee the revitalisation of town centres throughout the State through the Collaborative Town Centre Health Check programme.

Medical scientist Miss Galway one of the first to receive Covid vaccine

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

The current Miss Galway who works as a medical scientist at University Hospital Galway has spoken of the hope that the rollout of the Covid 19 vaccine has given society.

Commission on Defence Forces is key for Galway

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

The Commission on the Defence Forces is a once in a generation opportunity for Galway. It’s recommendations on issues such as pay, conditions and structure, offer Galway a unique opportunity to benefit, given we have the sole location in Connacht with permanent personnel in Renmore barracks.

'Heroic' nurses should be paid living wage, say PBP Galway

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

Student nurses and midwives deserve to be paid a living wage "for their heroic work" and not the current Government offer, which "amounts to around €3 an hour".

Galway workers on PUP scheme set to face tax bill of more than €1,000

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

Workers made unemployed by the impact of Covid-19, and the lockdowns, enter 2021 facing tax liabilities on the welfare which sustained their livelihoods throughout last year.

Kyne calls for regular testing of students and teachers to allow special needs schools reopen

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

Regular Covid-19 testing of students and teachers in special needs schools could help alleviate the concerns of the teachers and their unions, in a dispute which has seen such schools remain closed.

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