Minimum sentences needed for those who attack emergency service workers, says Ollie Crowe

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Mandatory minimum sentencing is essential for those found guilty of attacks on Emergency Services workers, Galway-based senator Ollie Crowe said last evening.

His call comes following an attack on gardai in Ballyfermot in Dublin last weekend, video footage of which went viral and required both gardai attacked to seek hospital treatment, with one staying in hospital overnight.

Galway Lions Club launches annual radio auction and Christmas fundraising appeal

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

The annual Galway Lions Club Radio Auction will take place on December 2, with some great Christmas bargains available to bid for in support of a good cause.

Planning decisions need to come back to local authorities, says Cheevers

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Refusing decisions for projects that would create thousands of jobs on the city’s east side, while granting permission for a ‘montrosity’ in a car park on Westside are reasons why planning decisions need to come back to local authorities.

Advertiser in brief...

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Burglary in Craughwell
Gardai are appealing for information following an attempted burglary at a home in Greenhouse, Craughwell, last week. This incident occurred on Wednesday November 16, some time between 9am and 1pm.

6,000 hospital days lost with beds occupied by well patients

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

More than 6,000 bed days were lost at Galway’s public hospitals in the first nine months of this year because patients who were fit to be discharged were still occupying HSE beds.

A total of 16,356 bed days were lost in that period in the west and north-west in the hospitals run by the Saolta Hospital Group, this week’s meeting of the HSE West’s regional health forum was told.

Penneys officially opens newly renovated Eyre Square Centre store

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

The renovated store is 50 per cent bigger in size and creates an additional 180 new jobs for Galway.

Water sports enthusiast calls for national policy regarding zoning Galway’s beaches

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Following the controversial beach bye-laws that were under consideration by the Galway County Council to prohibit all water activities other than swimming in beaches across the country, water sports enthusiast, Barra Nevin is calling for a national policy on zoning beaches.

Simple spicy chicken recipe

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

There is lots of room to play around with different mixes of vegetables, in this spicy chicken recipe from Bord Bia. Check out what is in season and swop them in – just do not skimp on the hot sauce.

High speed web for Athenry and Gort

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Almost 5,000 premises in Athenry and Gort are available to order or pre-order broadband on the national broadband network, National Broadband Ireland has announced.

Time to mind those who mind us

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

They say that tyranny and anarchy are never far apart. Especially if we continue to turn a blind eye to the growing trend of the acceptability of grievous assaults on our emergency services.

ALDI disappointed at Monivea Road planning refusal

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

It said that it is "extremely disappointed' and outlined the impact on shopping choice and job creation.

Ireland's youngest MEP making waves in Brussels

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

I have been on many of these trips over the decades, but maybe it's age, or maybe it's the lack of proximity since the last one, but this visit of work seems the most interesting. Most trips over the years have been dominated by agriculture or fishing, and while both are still firmly on the agenda, the menu of topics for the European project has greatly expanded in the past few years, the past few months and the past few days.

Tesco supports local suppliers as it opens iconic Headford store

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Tesco Ireland's Commercial Director, Joe Manning, said that the emphasis on local suppliers is something that comes naturally to Tesco, given that they are "by and far the biggest purchaser of Irish produce in the world".

Killer heart disease does not get political or societal priority, says Croi chief

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

The disease that is the biggest killer of men and women in the country does not get the same urgency as other health issues, the chief executive of Croi said this week, as he called for cardiovascular health to be given greater political and societal priority.

An estimated 10,000 people die in Ireland every year from cardiovascular illnesses, but many of these could be prevented if Government and society took greater action to encourage healthier lifestyles, said Neil Johnson.

New An Post ‘pick up’ service for Galway customers

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

An Post has announced the launch of its new ‘Pick Up’ service for Galway customers. The new service will enable customers who miss a delivery to pick their item up at their nearest Post Office.

The magic of a castle wedding

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

The luxury four-star castle hotel is situated in County Roscommon in a secluded corner of the idyllic West of Ireland. Built in the 18th century, the Kilronan Castle resort welcomes its guests through a set of magnificent medieval gates at the top of a meandering driveway through an ancient forest which is surrounded by fifty acres of lush green estate and next to a beautiful lough making the castle look like something straight out of a fairy-tale.

Grealish welcomes progress on new Claregalway graveyard

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Galway West TD Noel Grealish has welcomed progress in the long-running efforts to secure land for a new graveyard for Claregalway.

Compantas Lir’s Night of Comedy selling fast

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

The traditional magic of Compantas Lir’s autumn theatre Night of Comedy will be repeated next week when they are back on stage for the first time in three years.

The bare light bulbs and the black skies

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

In mid-October I had a CT scan at Merlin Park Hospital on both my lungs and groin area. I had developed what seemed to be a swollen lymph node on my right side hip/groin.

Major National Interfaith Conference to be held at Galway Mosque

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Over recent years the role of religious institutions in Ireland has come under scrutiny and distrust as we experience what many refer to as a post religious society.

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