New bus routes will ‘do nothing’ to solve public transport problems in North Galway, says Charity

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

New proposals for bus routes in north Galway do “absolutely nothing to resolve the lack of public transport services” in the area, and omit towns and villages which the routes claim will be served.

New 50 bed ward planned for Portiuncula University Hospital

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Work will begin next year on a new 50-bed block at Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe. The contract for the project will be awarded in early 2022, Deputy Denis Naughten confirmed this week.

Small farmers will ‘suffer’ from Government carbon emission targets, says Canney

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

There are “real fears” among small farmers across Count Galway that they will be “sacrificed” in the race to meet carbon emission targets, unlike large farms which will be supported.

Still room for hope amid threat of climate change, says O’Reilly

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

In the face of the existential threat that is Climate Change, Galway Green senator Pauline O’Reilly said there is still room for “hope”.

Rally for Climate Justice takes place this Saturday

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

The COP26 Coalition Galway will hold a rally for climate justice at the Spanish Arch on Saturday November 6 at 12 noon.

Clarity needed on confusing guidelines for indoor sports for children

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

As we continue to adapt to the latest set of guidelines in a return to normality, but being cautious of the spike in positive Covid cases, I have received several calls in recent days from concerned parents whose children are involved in indoor sports.

Gardai seek witnesses to thefts in the city and Clarinbridge

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Gardaí are asking to speak to witnesses, or people with any information about two thefts - one in Clarinbridge, and another in Galway city.

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after road traffic collision

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in the early hours of Sunday morning October 31.

New national patient-centred research network launched at NUI Galway

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

PPI Ignite Network, a new national collaborative initiative putting patients at the centre of decision-making in research, has been launched at NUI Galway this week.

Galway’s business leaders urged to Sleep Out so others don’t have to

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

COPE Galway is calling on local business leaders to join the fight against homelessness by taking part in the 10th annual Business Leaders’ Sleep Out on Friday 3 December.

COP26, biodiversity and Galway

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Policy-makers could really benefit from talking to children more. In a survey carried out at an event in June organised by the Galway National Park City initiative involving young people from 13 city primary schools, participants were asked what they loved most about Galway.

We must remain optimistic, but realistic, about the future

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Some weeks ago, Insider wrote an article championing the positives of life in Ireland today, and while he thinks it is correct to have an optimistic outlook on life in general, perhaps sometimes we can let optimism cloud certain material realities.

Almost 1,000 people waiting two years of more for dental services in Galway

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Dental services in Galway have reached crisis point as waiting lists “soar” and dentists drop out of the medical card scheme in “record numbers”.

Western Rail Corridor is vital to west’s economy and revitalisation, says O’Hara

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

The Western Rail Corridor would bring enormous economic benefits to Galway and the wider region, enabling it to attract investment and jobs, and improve the quality of life for those who live there.

Galway's newest hotel to create 50 jobs next month

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Galway's newest hotel, the Dean Galway is to create up to 50 new jobs when it opens next month.

We still need to be careful

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

While some might have felt it ok to throw caution to the wind in recent weeks following the recent easing in restrictions, the latest figures presented this week show that there are still significant grounds to be cautious when it comes to contracting Covid 19.

Cancer Care West helped 2,500 people affected by cancer through the pandemic in 2020

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

There is no doubt that 2020 was a challenging year for everyone and, as highlighted in their recently launched 2020 Annual Report, Cancer Care West was no exception. Documenting the exceptional year, the charity highlighted their efforts to keep their most vital services open so anxious and isolated cancer sufferers had a place to go, especially when many other services were closed.

Galway Science and Technology Festival announces 2021 programme

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Galway Science and Technology Festival (GSTF) returns from November 7-21 as part of Science Foundation Ireland’s National Science Week. As a blended Festival with both in-person and online events, it will offer its trademark sense of fun and excitement to humans of all ages.

Councillor to use his cancer diagnosis to raise awareness

Wed, Nov 03, 2021

A prominent Galway city councillor who was recently diagnosed with bowel cancer has said that he is determined to use his diagnosis to encourage people to be more vigilant of the warning signs and to get themselves checked.

New theatre to facilitate complex vascular surgery

Wed, Nov 03, 2021

A new state-of-the-art hybrid endovascular theatre to treat complex vascular conditions such as aortic aneurysms and chronic limb threatening ischaemia has been developed at Galway University Hospitals (UHG and Merlin Park).

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