Local hospitals "under extreme pressure" — Saolta chief

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

Local hospitals are under “extreme pressure” and it would not take a lot to “push them over the edge” the chief executive of the Saolta University Health Care Group warned this week.

Bonham Quay-bound Genesys to create 100 new jobs in city and remotely

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

Genesys (www.genesys.com), the global leader in cloud customer experience and contact centre solutions, has announced it is creating 100 new software roles in Ireland.

Covid vaccination begins at Merlin Park Community Nursing Units

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

The Covid-19 vaccination programme is being extended to Merlin Park Community Nursing Units today, with other Galway nursing homes and care facilities to come on stream next week.

Cheevers calls for introduction of emergency paid parental leave

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

Emergency paid parental leave should be introduced by the Government for working parents, where one parent may have to stay at home because of the closure of schools.

Smoky coal causing health problems to families on city's east side

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

Galway City Council is investigating complaints that a number of householders on the east side are flouting the city’s ban on smoky coal, according to Independent councillor Terry O’Flaherty.

Headford in line for new arts, culture, and enterprise centre

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

The creation of a bespoke building for Headford, comprising cultural, enterprise, and recreational facilities, has taken a step closer this week, following the allocation of funding.

Cheevers calls for radical new policy to combat illegal dumping

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

A radical new policy to combat illegal dumping in 2021 must be introduced by the Galway City Council, after a spike in illegal dumping in the Ballybane area over the last few weeks.

Terryland Forest Park vandalism leaves me heartbroken

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

On a Sunday in March 2000, I witnessed with a joyous heart thousands of Galwegians of all ages enter a bare field beside the Quincentenary Bridge and leave behind a forest.

Now is the time for a cycle lane in Salthill

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

With public transport likely to be a "reduced option for many commuters for the foreseeable future", now is the time to reignite plans to develop a cycle lane for Salthill, along the area's iconic promenade.

COPE and Galway Traveller Movement to benefit from new Healthy Ireland fund

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

COPE Galway, the Galway Traveller Movement, and the Galway Community Circus are among the local groups and organisations receiving funding under the Healthy Ireland Community Mental Health Fund.

Bike Week legacy sees official Zwift Social Spin every Monday night

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

On the back of a successful Tri Talking Sport Virtual Bike Week hosted in partnership with Galway City Council in September of 2020, which featured an online bike spin utilising the cycling platform Zwift, a weekly virtual cycle has been taking place on Monday nights ever since, hosted by Joanne Murphy of Tri Talking Sport and Oliver Harkin, Primed Coaching and PARC Tri Community.

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Thu, Jan 07, 2021

NUI Galway to hold virtual info evening
NUI Galway will hold a virtual information evening next week, focusing on the needs of mature students and adult learners who may be considering full-time or part-time studies for the 2021 academic year.

Alcoholics Anonymous Galway Annual Convention 2021 to be held online

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

Alcoholics Anonymous Galway will hold an Public ONLINE meeting tomorrow Friday January 8 at 8.00pm, which is open all who have an interest in alcoholism and how Alcoholics Anonymous can help in solving a personal drinking problem or helping someone else to solve such a problem.

The 2021 convention held over the weekend, is online due to the current covid19 restrictions, where it is expected over 700 members attend from all parts of the world.

Tributes paid to Galway teenager who lost his life in accident

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

Tributes have been paid this week to James Harrison, the teenager who lost his life in an accident in Co Kerry last weekend.

A time for our collective hibernation

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

It has been another hard week, it is fair to say. There are none who are immune from the worry of this pandemic and its consequences. There are probably none who fully understand the changing rules and regulations with their ever changing status.

What we do know that as humans, we are being asked to mimic the animals and creatures and to hibernate. To be honest, there is probably not a better time of the year for it. Bloated by the excesses of Christmas, confined by weather and woes, the days still not quite stretching to an appreciable extent, we find ourselves with all the raw materials for wintering.

Bonham Quay-bound Genesys to create 100 new jobs in city and remotely

Wed, Jan 06, 2021

Genesys (www.genesys.com), the global leader in cloud customer experience and contact centre solutions, has announced it is creating 100 new software roles in Ireland. The company’s R&D Centre for Digital and artificial intelligence (AI) in Galway is a key driver of technology innovation for Genesys as it works to transform the way brands and people connect in a digital-first world.

Additional public health restrictions - people urged to stay at home.

Wed, Jan 06, 2021

 The Government has today agreed that additional public health restrictions will apply under Level 5 of the Plan for Living with COVID.

Construction to begin on new orthopaedic theatre at Merlin Park

Mon, Jan 04, 2021

Construction will begin this month on a new orthopaedic theatre building at Merlin Park Hospital, and it is expected to be completed by the end of 2021

Clayton Hotel Galway has €1,000 to gift to one lucky charity

Thu, Dec 31, 2020

Acknowledging the difficulties that local charities have encountered in their fundraising attempts this year, Clayton Hotel Galway has €1,000 to gift to one lucky charity.

Dolan welcomes funding to operate Greenway Project Office

Thu, Dec 31, 2020

The Galway to Athlone Cycleway in County Galway as part of the large TII Dublin-Galway route in County Galway is to receive a funding boost of some €300,000, according to Senator for Roscommon-Galway Aisling Dolan.

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