Outpatient waiting lists at Galway University hospital out of control, says Canney

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Seán Canney Independent TD has received confirmation that almost 55,000 adults are currently on the waiting list on the Outpatients Galway University Hospital.

Galway University Hospitals seek volunteers for Patient Council

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Galway University Hospitals (GUH) is seeking volunteers for its patient council. The vacancies have arisen because some members on the current council are nearing the end of their term.

Galway Simon Community supported some 1,200 individuals in 2020, as homelessness crisis and Covid collide

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Homelessness and housing charity Galway Simon Community launched its 2020 Annual Report revealing that the organisation supported 646 local households last year, a total of 1,216 individuals, through their Homelessness Prevention and Housing Services.

‘Clean’ Galway city bucks trend in litter rankings as other cities fall

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

The first post-lockdown survey by Irish Business Against Litter shows Galway City Centre improving to ‘Clean’ status in 19th position in the ranking of 40 areas nationwide.

HC Financial announces two-year renewal of Connacht Rugby sponsorship

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

HC Financial has announced the renewal of its sponsorship with Connacht Rugby for another two seasons. This sponsorship has been a huge success since it began in 2013 and has also involved HC Financial providing financial advice to staff, players and the wider Connacht Rugby family over the past eight years.

Galway to host second public meeting in Ireland’s Future all island series

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

An “in person” panel discussion will take place in the Galmont Hotel, Galway, on Thursday October 28 at 7pm, to discuss constitutional change and the ever-increasing likelihood of a border poll and Irish unity.

This is the second meeting in an all island series, organised by the pro-Irish unity civic group, Ireland’s Future, and follows the well-attended meeting the group organised in Cork last month.

Galway Hospice needs your vote

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Galway Hospice has been shortlisted for a Charity Impact Award 2021, with the intention of shining a light on its impact and achievements during the difficult year of Covid-19. Galway Hospice provides support and care to people in Galway living with a range of life-limiting illnesses. It strives to help these patients and families live each of life’s moments to the fullest, with the ones who matter most. It is about hope, caring and going the extra mile to make life the best it can be for those who need it.

“We have continued to care throughout the pandemic,” said a spokesperson for the Hospice. “Our team made 6,366 visits and 27,283 calls to patients in the community and cared for 300 Inpatients.

Wild Atlantic Way used as research model for sustainable coastal tourism in Europe

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

The Wild Atlantic Way has been used as a research model to establish best practice for the development of marine and coastal tourism trails in the EU without having a detrimental effect on local communities or the environment.

NUI Galway unveils €5 million to tackle six of world’s most important issues

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

NUI Galway has unveiled a €5 million investment under the University’s Global Challenges Programme - a targeted research initiative to tackle six of the world’s most pressing issues.

Galway United and Brothers of Charity embrace Sport for All initiative

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Last Friday morning saw the first cross collaboration between two very different organisations when Galway United’s Community Officer Micheal Murphy and Tom Halligan from the Brothers of Charity linked together to organize “Sport for All” a concept which is allows people of all abilities to engage in sport and top quality coaching sessions.

A passage from India — Studying in Galway in the time of Covid

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Last fall, I came to the Emerald Isle from India to set free a pipe dream of pursuing creative writing. I was going to begin at the beginning with a master’s programme at the National University of Ireland, Galway. Carrying the biggest bags, I’d ever travelled with and taking the longest flight I’d ever been on, I came with a light mind that had only two things on it: the focused practice of creative writing and immersion into the Irish culture.

Streets of Galway is ready, set, go

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

The long-running Streets of Galway 8km is now 35 years on the go, and for this year only, it will take place on Sunday (October 24).

Organisers, Galway City Harriers AC, says this year’s Galway Clinic Streets of Galway is likely to attract some 1,000 runners, including many visitors alongside local runners.

Cocaine affecting every village and town in this country, JPC meeting is told

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Cocaine with a street value of €538,838 was seized by gardaí in Galway in the first nine months of this year, the city council Joint Policing Committee was told on Monday.

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Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Vintage ring stolen in Ardrahan burglary
Sometime between Sunday September 18 and Sunday October 10 a house at Roughaun, Ardrahan was broken into. During the course of the burglary, a vintage three diamond gold ring was stolen from the property.

Fathers and sons ensure Galway hockey club’s still up for the challenge

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Galway Hockey Club’s first XI made history recently with a record three sets of fathers and sons.

Some new freedoms which we must respect

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

While we had suspected for a few weeks that tomorrow would not bring the widescale lifting of restrictions promised back in late summer, there is still a significant shift in what we should or shouldn’t do. None of us are too surprised that everything was dropped and life resumed as per pre-pandemic, especially at a time when our local hospital is under severe pressure because of a Covid outbreak affecting two wards.

So like with all the other announcements, we still have to sit back and be sensible with the new freedoms that have come our way. The reopening of nightclubs (albeit with some mask choreography), longer pub hours, and the lifting of attendance limits at weddings, religious ceremonies and sports events offer some semblance of what life was like back when we never knew it could be impacted as much.

'The reality of the malware industry is it has got incredibly sophisticated'

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

With our work and social lives moving even more online in the past 18 months or so, cybersecurity has become more important than ever. Phishing and data breaches have become part of everyday life, while the ransomeware attack on the HSE's systems earlier this year, and the recent attempted cyberattack on NUI Galway, have underlined just how much is at stake when it comes to protecting our digital information.

Menopause impact awareness on the increase, says top physiotherapist as she offers pelvic floor muscle tips

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Distinguished Chartered Physiotherapist Aoife Ni Eochaidh has been leading the campaign to increase awareness of the impact of the menopause for some time. In the week of World Menopause Day, she told the Advertiser of her delight that at last, the topic is losing its taboo-ness and that discussions about the menopause are now entering general discourse.

Galway FA chairman fears impact of sideline behaviour and racism

Wed, Oct 20, 2021

The chairman of the Galway FA has said he fears that increasing tensions on football sidelines and a rise in the number of racist incidents is going to lead to a serious pitchside assault in the city or county.

Covid outbreak and increased numbers result in delays at UHG

Wed, Oct 20, 2021

An ongoing Covid-19 outbreak, combined with a major increase in patients seeking treatment, is resulting in long waiting times for patients at University Hospital Galway.

The hospital this week apologised to people experiencing such delays at its emergency department (ED).

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