MÓR Action call for growth of Oranmore to be considered in plans

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

The MÓR Action group which has been campaigning for improved infrastructure to take into consideration the growth of the Oranmore area have called for that growth to be recognised in both transport and development plans.

Loneliness among the elderly has doubled in the past year, says ALONE chief

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

At this time of the year, the impact of loneliness on our elderly is greater — the dark evenings, the cold winters, the reduced socialisation due to the ongoing pandemic — these are all factors that have led to an increase in loneliness over the past year.

Coping with loss

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

As Ailish Scully talks about her son Aidan, who sadly died of cancer in early 2020, the essence of this fine young man shines through her story. She brings him to life again and shows him off proudly, as a quiet and gentle child, an uncomplicated teenager, an ambitious young man about to embark on his chosen university course, the uncomplaining patient and finally the accepting soul who peacefully left them that night.

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Thu, Dec 02, 2021

Heat system stolen in Corrandulla burglary
Gardai are investig the theft of a heat recovery system from a house in the county. Sometime between 5 pm on Friday November 26 and 8 am on Saturday November 27 a house under construction at Glenrevagh, Corrandulla, Co Galway was broken into.

Gardai are investig the theft of a heat recovery system from a house in the county. Sometime between 5 pm on Friday November 26 and 8 am on Saturday November 27 a house under construction at Glenrevagh, Corrandulla, Co Galway was broken into.

Gift a Dog’s Dinner to a MADRA rescue dog this Christmas

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

At just five weeks old, Melon, Plum and their siblings were abandoned in Connemara but luckily for them, they were rescued by MADRA (Mutts Anonymous Dog Rescue and Adoption). It’s been a ruff year for all, but a special gang of MADRA hounds would really benefit from a Dog’s Dinner with a difference this Christmas!

New professorship for NUI Galway

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

NUI Galway has secured approval and funding for a new professor of chemistry role under the Government’s plan to improve gender balance in higher education.

Santa is back and coming to a home near you

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

Furniture is delighted to announce the return of our hugely successful Santa messages from 2020. These custom-made videos come directly from Santa himself and include personal details about your child/children.

Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment to support Annual Cope Galway Sleep Out

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

Anthony Griffin of Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment is gearing up with other business leaders to spend twelve hours sleeping rough in Galway city this December to raise awareness and funds for COPE Galway’s homeless services.

Coldtober raises staggering amount for Helplink mental health services

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

Helplink provide accessible, free or low cost mental health services; locally, nationally and internationally, seven days a week and out–of–hours. The three types of mental health services that Helplink provide are: Counselling, Information Provision and Education.

Time to start seeing the invisible homeless

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

There is an easy-held perception of homelessness that it comes about after a longrunning series of catastrophic events; that one’s life must have been on a spiral before they land at rock bottom; without a place to call their own, or a light to guide them in the tumble downwards.

However, that is not always the case. For many for whom life seems to be motoring along just fine, it can take just the slightest change in direction to throw everything out of sync. A loss of a job, a spurt of debt, a loss of confidence, the breakdown of a relationship and suddenly, the factors that lead to homelessness are lining up and falling into place like reverse dominoes, flattening your self belief.

Visiting hours updated for Galway University Hospitals

Wed, Dec 01, 2021

Visiting hours have been updated at University Hospital Galway and Merlin Park University Hospital following a review, with visiting now permitted from 2pm to 3pm and from 6pm to 7pm daily.

Access to visitors is limited to one person per patient each day. Visits must be pre-arranged and visitors should contact the relevant ward or unit in advance.

‘Disbelief’ that Galway will get no additional hospital beds this winter

Tue, Nov 30, 2021

No additional beds will be provided for University Hospital Galway in the Winter Plan agreed at Cabinet, despite 205 additional beds being provided nationwide.

Tesco Ireland announces acquisition of Joyce’s Supermarkets retail stores in Galway

Tue, Nov 30, 2021

Tesco Ireland has today announced the acquisition of ten Joyce’s Supermarkets retail stores based in Galway. The acquisition is subject to the approval of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC).

Black Eyed Peas to play Galway's Pearse Stadium in June

Mon, Nov 29, 2021

Galway’s Pearse Stadium has just been confirmed as the venue for Grammy award winning superstars The Black Eyes Peas’ Irish appearance in June 2022.

Galway Simon Community appeal to people to help prevent the trauma of homelessness this Christmas

Fri, Nov 26, 2021

Homelessness and housing charity Galway Simon Community has issued an urgent appeal ahead of Christmas asking people to support them in helping to prevent the trauma of homelessness for those across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon at risk of losing their home.

Eoin Dolan calls on city council to provide music rehearsal space

Thu, Nov 25, 2021

Acclaimed local musician Eoin Dolan is calling on the Galway City Council to provide a rehearsal space to assist emerging artists.

Farrell demands ‘urgent plan’ for Galway hospitals following overcrowding surge

Thu, Nov 25, 2021

An “urgent plan” is vital to address the crises of treatment cancellation and emergency department overcrowding at Galway University Hospital, and at hospitals across the west.

Gardaí appeal for witnesses to burglaries in city and county

Thu, Nov 25, 2021

Gardaí in Galway are appealing for witnesses to burglaries which took place in Galway city, Athenry, and Ballinasloe.

CAB operation in Galway and Limerick nets more than 18,000 in cash

Thu, Nov 25, 2021

The Criminal Assets Bureau conducted a search operation in Galway and Limerick on Tuesday morning targeting a group involved in the sale and supply of drugs in the region.