Consultants plead for infrastructure urgency in letter to public reps

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Dear TD/Senator,
As the senior clinical leadership team at Galway University Hospital/University of Galway, we request an urgent meeting with you, as our elected representatives from County Galway. We are extremely concerned about the lack of progress to develop key and urgently needed infrastructural developments across the two sites of Galway University Hospitals (GUH). This puts the future of healthcare delivery, recruitment and retention of staff and particularly the welfare of our community and region at risk.

Icelandic link makes Galway potential hub of global connectivity

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Farice, (a company fully owned by the Icelandic Government, which currently owns, and operates two submarine cables linking Iceland to Northern Europe) announced this week that the IRIS Sub-Sea Telecoms Cable System connecting Galway to Iceland and onwards to Denmark and the Nordics is now in its final phase of implementation.

Garry Hynes’ impact on Galway economy has been worth tens of millions, says Chamber ahead of awards

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Garry Hynes, Artistic Director of Druid is to receive the President’s Award at the upcoming Galway Chamber Business Awards 2022, in association with The Shannon Airport Group. In announcing the award, Galway Chamber cited Garry’s “immense contribution to the Irish and international cultural landscape” which has “not just put Galway on the theatre map but made it a vital theatrical destination of renown.”

Moycullen woman crowned Right at Home’s Carer of the Year

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Breda Pagett from Moycullen in Galway has been crowned Right at Home’s 2022 Carer of the Year. She received the award at a special ceremony in Dublin’s Westin Hotel on Friday, November last.

Galway emerging as Ireland’s ‘innovation capital’

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Galway is emerging as Ireland’s “innovation capital”, according to a government minister, after more than half of the €40 million allocated to disruptive technology projects nationwide this week was awarded to consortia based in the county.

Bundee named new Brand Ambassador for Supermacs

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Bundee Aki has been announced as the new Brand Ambassador for the Supermac’s Fresh Range of Irish Beef and Chicken. This is the brand’s third association with rugby legends having previously worked with John Muldoon and Sean O’Brien.

The promotion of the Fresh Range is a further commitment of the family group of restaurants to the Irish food sector. Bundee will initially be tackling the limited edition Festive 5oz in his first campaign with Supermac’s and the burger has become synonymous with start of the Christmas season.

Supermac’s charity fundraiser to benefit NBCRI

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Supermac’s is hosting its annual charity fundraiser on November 25 at the LoughRea Hotel & Spa and this year proceeds will be in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI). In Ireland, one in seven women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. It is the second most common cancer in Irish women after skin cancer and the most common cancer in women over 50.

Ability West mark 60 years with a Mass this weekend

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Ability West Mark 60 years of dedicated service to children and adults with intellectual disability with a mass in Galway Cathedral this Sunday November 20 - 3pm.

From humble beginnings in 1962, Ability West was formed by a group of parents and friends wanting to support children with intellectual disability in a quest for health and well-being services and societal inclusion for all. Six decades later, Ability West supports over 600 children and adults across Galway City and County with an extensive range of tailored services and supports in 13 locations and 62 centres.

Rediscover relaxation and rejuvenation at Spirit One Spa at The Galmont Hotel

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Award-winning Spirit One Spa, has been helping the residents of Galway to relax and unwind since opening in 2003. Offering a seven-day service, the spa provides a variety of treatments, from massages and facials, to targeted treatments and a luxurious thermal suite.

Huge artisan talent available in Tiny Traders Village this Saturday

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

The long wait for the return of Tiny Traders Village is over, as the ‘welcoming village of inspired craftsmanship’ returns to the city for the first time since 2019.

Galway Funk event hopes to fill ‘the huge gap’ in dance venues in Galway

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Galway Funk - Get the Funk Out is a free event organised by two local residents, Ciarán Folan and James Silke, who hope to fill the “huge gap” in dance venues across the city following the closure of multiple nightclubs during the pandemic.

University of Galway announces 2022 honorary degree recipients

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Margaretta D’Arcy, Lelia Doolan, Dr Jerry Cowley, and Ronan Scully will receive honorary degrees at next week’s winter conferring ceremonies, University of Galway has announced.

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.

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