Audiology testing facility for new Tuam primary care centre

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

An audiology service, including a specialist audiology testing facility, is being designed for inclusion within the Tuam Primary Care Centre.

‘Be part of the solution, not part of the pollution’

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Can you provide evidence of a waste collection service or landfill receipts? We know the majority of our population are waste compliant but unfortunately there are some who are not.

More than 1,800 Galway people waiting for orthodontic treatment

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

More than 1,300 people across County Galway are waiting for orthodontic assessments, while those waiting to be treated number more than 1,800.

Bank of Ireland branch closures ‘wrong decision’ at ‘worst possible time’, says Farrell

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Bank of Ireland’s decision to close its branches in Oughterard, Ballygar, and Dunmore is the “wrong decision at the worst possible time” and will have “serious consequences for customers and staff”.

Win a new car with Galway Hospice in their 2021 draw

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Galway Hospice has launched its 2021 Car Raffle, with the first prize a brand-new Toyota Yaris, supplied by Parsons Garage Tuam.

Lough Rea Hotel and Spa — for that perfect wedding

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Lough Rea Hotel and Spa is one of the most highly recommended and well known wedding venues in Galway. Situated just outside the quaint town of Loughrea overlooking Loughrea Lake. At the end of 2019 Lough Rea Hotel & Spa received the coveted award of Top Rated Wedding venue for Galway, marking the fifth year in a row receiving this accolade.

NUI Galway appoints new vice president for research and innovation

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

NUI Galway has announced the appointment of Professor Jim Livesey as Vice-President for Research and Innovation. Professor Livesey joins from the University of Dundee, where he served as Dean of Humanities since 2014.

Roevehagh book boosts Trócaire

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

The recent publication of ‘Roevehagh’, a book celebrating the bi-centenary of Roevehagh church, was well received by both the local community and emigrants.

The author Joe Murphy, expressed thanks to the shops who sold it and those who contributed articles, as well as to the Galway Advertiser who favourably reviewed the book. After a difficult year due the pandemic, when many community events were cancelled, it was felt that this publication captured the interesting heritage and culture of the area and the insightful reminiscences from a number of local contributors was an apt reminder of the hard times endured by those who have gone before us.

Xerotech announces expansion plans in Claregalway

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

In response to increased demand for electrification in the non-road mobile machinery market, Xerotech, the Claregalway-based battery manufacturer and integrator, is announcing a series of developments to provide the additional capacity required for its planned business growth over the coming years.

Win a house and a car in Athenry Camogie draw

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Athenry Camogie Club has launched a win-a-house-and-car draw.

Ciuddy welcomes ‘significant funding’ for roads in Claregalway and Carnmore

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Long awaited roadworks and repairs in the Claregalway and Carnmore areas are finally set to take place following the allocation of “significant funding”.

Disappearing banks a signifier of the changing face of Irish towns

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

The banks were always a key part of the development and growth of towns and villages across the country. In my home town, we had three banks. The Bank of Ireland (where my dad was the porter for a quarter of a century; the Munster and Leinster Bank (later AIB), and the Ulster Bank. All three were housed in fine solid buildings from a different age. Buildings that marked their importance in the town.

I was also aware of the great burst of life and energy that banks gave towns such as mine. Football and hurling clubs, badminton clubs, drama groups, scouting organisations all benefitted from a fresh intake of blood into the town every so often. Back then, a bank transfer was as exciting as the football transfer window. If the word went around that there was a new lad or lady in town, every group that had an opening was put on alert. The everchanging flow of bankers and guards stopped us getting set in our ways

Last chance to make views known on Galway City Development Plan

Wed, Mar 03, 2021

Friday March 5 is the deadline for submissions to the Galway City Development Plan consultation process, and a former Mayor is encouraging people to make their views known.

Ethan lives on through these pages, says devoted mother

Tue, Mar 02, 2021

For the last six years, Galwaywoman Geraldine Renton has been one of the most popular bloggers in the country. Her writings have focused on her role as a determined and driven carer for her young son Ethan, who suffered from Hunter Syndrome, a rare genetic life limiting condition which mainly affects boys. In that time, she has become a champion for other carers; her words clear and concise, her advocacy appreciated, her forthrightness a welcome distraction.

Team South Galway Special Olympics win cash prize

Fri, Feb 26, 2021

Team South Galway Special Olympics club won €400 in cash in the Gala Gifts for Clubs competition.

Racecourse vaccination centre opens this morning

Thu, Feb 25, 2021

A team of vaccinators will begin innoculating healthcare workers at the Covid-19 vaccination centre at the Galway Racecourse this morning (Thursday).

New junction set for College Road and Lough Atalia Road

Thu, Feb 25, 2021

A new junction between College Road and Lough Atalia Road is imminent after the Galway City Council agreed to a variation of the City Development Plan supporting specific projects outlined in the Galway Transport Strategy.

Funding for County Galway bogland conservation

Thu, Feb 25, 2021

Conservation works on Galway boglands near Portumna, Kilchreest, Attymon, and Mountbellew received a boost this week with funding from the Government.

New Moycullen primary care centre to open in late summer

Thu, Feb 25, 2021

The new primary care centre for Moycullen is due to become operational this summer. It will include two GP practices as well as other HSE services.

Dolan accuses local authority of keeping councillors 'in the dark'

Thu, Feb 25, 2021

Galway County Council is keeping councillors in the dark by actively purchasing properties in towns and villages without alerting the local councillors, alleged Cllr Albert Dolan this week.

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