Regional TDs secure unanimous Dáil support for action on long COVID

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Sean Canney Independent TD and Regional Group of TDs have received full support across Dáil Eireann for their motion which is calling for the roll out of specialist services to support those who have not recovered fully after being infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. “

“Not only is this a positive step to ensure that immediate steps are now taken to support all patients with long COVID, regardless of where they live, or how they are impacted, but it is also a formal recognition from the National Parliament of the existence of this condition which is having an impact on people in every corner of our country,” he said.

Expanding the female entrepreneurship community in the region

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

IdeasLab, the entrepreneurial and innovation hub at University of Galway is hosting an evening to celebrate Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs on Thursday 17 November in Galway City. The event is one of a series of events created to help expand our community of supporters for female entrepreneurs in the region.

Hospital winter plans unveiled

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Galway University Hospital (GUH), Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) and Community Healthcare West are implementing further initiatives this Winter to support hospital admission avoidance and promote patient flow across all acute and community healthcare facilities through an integrated approach.

The initiatives will maximise the use of available resources to manage unscheduled care pressure and support an overall improvement to the patient journey. The initiatives identified for 2022/2023 are focused on established best practice in relation to admission avoidance and patient flow. An enhanced GP/Hospital Liaison will support the provision of care, in the right place at the right time.

Athenry Tesco opens its doors

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

by Róisín Kilroy
As former Joyce’s stores across Galway city and county transform into Tesco outlets, Athenry’s local community turned out in droves to welcome the new addition on its opening day, last Thursday, November 4.

Galway exposed to whims of big tech, unless new framework is drawn up, says McNelis

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Labour City Councillor Niall Mc Nelis has warned that unless a new national industrial policy framework prioritised the scaling up of indigenous Irish enterprise, Ireland will continue to be exposed to a dangerous and excessive reliance on foreign direct investment for high value, high paying jobs.

University of Galway to participate in major study on impact of climate change on environmental pathogens

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

University of Galway has teamed up with 12 institutes across 10 countries for a new €10m Horizon Europe project to examine the impact of climate change on health risks due to disease-causing microorganisms in coastal waters.

New watersport bye-laws would have criminalised hero ocean rowers

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Tracht signage is official Galway County Council Beach Management policy in pictures. The full 400M beach has been allocated to swimmers and the graphics clearly bans water sports. The signage also warns about a slipway as boats can be launched as well as asking people to wear personal floating devices. The updated bye-laws are official Galway County Council policy in words and pictures.

PhD Researchers in University of Galway to deliver petition to president concerning pay

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

PhD Researchers in the University of Galway will deliver a petition which calls for the immediate reversal of the Graduate Teaching Policy (GTA) to the president, Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh and deputy president and registrar, Pól Ó Dochartaigh.

The GTA policy, which was introduced in September this year, saw the working terms of PhD researchers and lecturers unequivocally changed with no little to no warning to those it impacts. Under the new policy, the GTA saw substantial payment reductions for PhD workers and removed previous claimable activities such as exam correction, work relevant emails and other required administrative duties.

Galway Gardaí Divisional Youth Awards

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Galway Divisional Gardaí, in conjunction with SuperValu, are seeking nominations for the fourth annual youth awards, hosted by the Galway Divisional Gardaí.

Do you know a young person, aged between 13 and 21 years, who has made a difference in his/her community, who has gone over and above to help someone, do some good, fundraise, perhaps overcome a physical/emotional challenge, or just showed resilience to succeed?

Galway girl sets off to represent Ireland in Miss Earth

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Galway’s own, Alannah Larkin, sets off this weekend to represent Ireland in the Miss Earth finals in the Philippines, facing off contestants from around the globe.

Talk on disbandment of Connaught Rangers

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

‘Commemorating the armistice, reflecting on disbandment, and looking to the future’ a short talk by Dr Tony King, Connaught Rangers Association Liaison Officer, will be given at Menlo Park Hotel this Sunday November 13 at 4.30pm.

Progress on Kingston Master Plan welcomed by Lyons

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Advertisements for consultants for the progression of the Kingston Master Plan will be placed in the coming weeks, it was confirmed this week.

'Criminalising water sports enthusiasts is madness' says windsurfer in advance of bye-law decision

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

The bye-laws will affect water sports at the county beaches and waterways from Loughrea to Portumna, and all along the ‘Wild Atlantic Way’ including Dogs Bay and Gurteen in Connemara.

Bill Whelan dances down memory lane with new memoir

Fri, Nov 04, 2022

The Road to Riverdance spans from Whelan's childhood through to the 1994 Eurovision, an event which completely changed the course of Irish dancing on an international stage.

Seasonal boost as Christmas Market returns next week

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Galway’s popular Christmas Market in Eyre Square returns next week, with organisers promising a plethora of scrumptious seasonal treats and a large variety of crafts and experiences. It also represents a considerable boost for the city as research has shown that for every €1 spent in the market, €3 is spent in city businesses.

Now in its 12th year, the Christmas market has become a cornerstone for the seasonal period in Galway, and returns following a reported 350,000 visitors to the market in 2021. As the panic buying of presents, the stock piling of delicious food and the reunions over beer steins, begin the Christmas Market is promising a return with a bang.

Award winning Gort River Walk opens to acclaim

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

It was a weekend to remember for the Gort River Walk Development Group — Not only did they host the official opening of their beautiful 3km looped trail, but they also scooped a national honour in the Tidy Towns competition.

Treat those taste buds at Gourmet Food Parlour

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Located just west of Galway city in bustling Salthill sits Gourmet Food Parlour. Originally established in Dublin in 2006, Gourmet Food Parlour first opened in the West in November 2018, offering an ideal place to kick start the weekend, celebrate special occasions with family or meet a friend for a catch up midweek.

5,000 jobs in west’s offshore wind sector by 2037

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

A new report led by a collaboration of regional stakeholders identifies an unprecedented opportunity for the Atlantic Region in the Growth of Onshore to Offshore Wind. The study was commissioned by the Mid-West, North-West and West Regional Enterprise Offices and funded by the Enterprise Ireland Regional Enterprise Transition Scheme, Clare County Council, Donegal County Council, Leitrim County Council, Limerick County Council, Mayo County Council, Tipperary County Council and the Western Development Commission.

Galway painter talks about how a Painting a Day became a way of life

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

A Galway-based painter who bought her first computer in the early noughties, discovered the Painting A Day movement - and kickstarted her professional career as an artist.

Now, Portumna resident Diana Marshall not only makes a living selling her work but also buys and sells the vintage props that she uses for her still life pieces.

Restaurants need to keep reinventing, says JP McMahon

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Organic wine bar, all-round beautiful little neighbourhood favourite, and recipient of the Michelin Bib Gourmand award, Tartare, has been closed for almost two months now, but co-owner JP McMahon, who also runs Michelin-star restaurant Aniar and Cava Bodega, says there wasn’t just one reason for the permanent closing of doors.

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