Good news for Harriet as Kleber has deportation order rescinded

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

There was good news for Ballinasloe woman Harriet Bruce this week when it was confirmed that herself and her husband, who was deported in error to Brazil in July, are to be reunited in the near future.

For whom the bell tolls — Oranmore turns out to welcome its new sound

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

In a packed Oranmore Church last week, Dr. Eamon Martin, the Archbishop of Armagh, consecrated a new 500kg bell which will ring loud accross the parish for the first time on Christmas Eve.

Galwegian who got award from Franco not giving up the ghost on WorldSkills championship

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

Ireland’s first WorldSkills champion, who received his medal from General Franco almost 60 years ago, has declared that he had no intention of retiring at the age of 77.

Kilcolgan's forgotten 1916 hero to be honoured this weekend

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

While the names of Liam Mellows and Joe Howley are among the best known names in Galway's contribution to the 1916 Rising, a forgotten participant in the rebellion, Martin Reney, is to honoured at an event this weekend.

New school for Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh confirmed

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

A building contractor has been appointed to construct a new school for Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh on a site adjacent to Millar’s Lane pitches and off the Western Distributor Road.

Let’s make a contribution to our communities

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

In comedy, there is often truth and wisdom. In the ability to laugh at ourselves, we find nuggets about life.

I was watching Tommy Tiernan on TV the other night when in the midst of a piece on the lethargy of the middle-aged male, he described sitting at home watching the movie Everest with all the climbers almost dead on that deadly peak, when his wife said “aren’t they crazy to climb a mountain like that,” to which he replied “I’d love to be up there with them. I’d rather be half dead on the side of a mountain than half alive on the side of the couch.”

New approaches needed for young adults with diabetes, local research shows

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

New approaches in delivering care to young adults with type 1 diabetes are needed, according to researchers in Galway. A multi-disciplinary research team from NUI Galway and Galway University Hospitals have carried out a systematic review of international literature which has been published in the journal Diabetic Medicine.

The research, funded by the Health Research Board, highlighted a lack of high-quality, well-designed interventions, aimed at improving health outcomes for people aged 15-30 living with diabetes. This age group often experience poor outcomes because of issues with self-management skills, psychosocial distress, clinic attendance, adherence with treatment recommendations and high-risk behaviours.

Historic bilingual publication of Pádraic Ó Conaire’s classic stories

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

First published in Irish in 1918, Seacht mBua an Éirí Amach/Seven Virtues of the Rising is a collection of seven stories by Pádraic Ó Conaire (1882–1928), published in English for the first time. Despite the title of the collection, the stories themselves are not directly concerned with the actual events of the 1916 Rising, although there are several allusions to key figures and locations.

Joe Steve Ó Neachtain switches on the Christmas lights at UHG

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

Irish writer, actor, playwright and broadcaster Joe Steve Ó Neachtain officially switched on the Christmas lights at University Hospital Galway last Sunday. Joe Steve is also well known for his portrayal of Peadar Ó Conghaile in the long-running soap Ros na Rún kicked off an evening of festivities with music by The Conquerors and carol singers from Scoil Cathríona Renmore.

Waiting time to see your local GP is getting longer, survey shows

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

The length of time it takes a patient to see a GP in the west is rapidly increasing year on year, according to a survey of Connacht GPs carried out by the National Association of General Practitioners (NAGP).

In the survey carried out this month, only 32 per cent of GPs in Connacht were able to provide a same-day routine appointment. This compares to 45 per cent of surveyed GPs in October 2015 who were able to facilitate a same-day routine appointment. Five years ago, 64 per cent of routine appointments were seen on the same day, according to those surveyed. In 2011, 79 per cent of urgent appointments in Connacht were facilitated within three hours. In 2016, 50 per cent of urgent appointments are seen within three hours.

Honour the mothers and help Galway Hospice by buying new CD

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

A new CD titled ‘Mother of Mine’ – A Song For Galway Hospice is now on sale with proceeds raised going to Galway Hospice.

MADRA issues appeal for foster homes over Christmas

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

Dog rescue charity MADRA is appealing to the people of Galway to provide two-week foster homes for rescue dogs over the Christmas period.

Christmas carols at the Augustinian

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

GAUDETE IS the Latin word for rejoice, the name of one of the greatest Christmas choral songs, and the title for the Marine Institute Singers upcoming Christmas carols and seasonal songs concert.

The concert takes place in the Augustinian Church on Sunday December 18 at 8pm and funds raised at the show will be donated to Hand in Hand, a national children’s cancer support service providing practical home support to families throughout Ireland who have a child diagnosed with cancer.

Galway Baytones to release their first album next week

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

For years, Galway’s best known a cappella singing group, the Galway Baytones have been entertaining the city and county at a variety of events benefiting charities and worthy causes.

Gift your #OneWish to Jigsaw Galway this Christmas and support young people’s mental health

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

Jigsaw Galway have launched their #OneWish Christmas appeal, which is asking people to share positive Christmas wishes and donate to their work, supporting young people experiencing difficulties with their mental health in Galway.

Include Galway in rent reform plans, say Social Democrats

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

Galway West Social Democrats have called on the Minister for Housing Simon Coveney to include the Galway rental sector in his plans for rental reform.

Following the launch of the Government’s new rental strategy by Minister Coveney, Galway West Social Democrats pointed out that the proposed measures which allow for a four per cent per annum increase in so-called rent ‘pressure zones’ equates to approximately 40 times the current Consumer Price Index.

Former Connacht marketing man has a Wasps sting in his tail

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

Six months ago Galway’s Martin Fallon was in Murrayfield Stadium cheering on Connacht in the Pro 12 final; this week his loyalties have changed.

Murphy hits out at ongoing overcrowding issues at Portiuncula A&E department

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has hit out at the ongoing overcrowding issues at Portiuncula A&E department which left a number of sick children having to be transported by ambulance to the Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar for treatment over the weekend.

Deputy Murphy pointed out that there had been an increase in viral respiratory problems particularly in young children and this obviously had a knock on effect on hospitals throughout the country including Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe.

Praise from Health Minister as NUI Galway launches its latest medical academy

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD this week officially launched the Donegal Medical Academy, an NUI Galway partnership with Saolta University Health Care Group and Letterkenny University Hospital for the training of doctors. The Academy is housed in a purpose-designed facility located on the grounds of Letterkenny University Hospital.

City council extends Vote of Sympathy on death of Fidel Castro

Tue, Dec 13, 2016

Galway city councillors have extended a vote of sympathy on the death of former Cuban President Fidel Castro, and this collective condolence will be extended to the Cuban Ambassador in Ireland, Hermes Herrera Hernández.

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