Use drones to combat illegal dumping says Cheevers

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Using drones to identify people carrying out illegal dumping could prove an effective way for the Galway City Council to combat this major problem.

Miller's Lane can be more than just soccer pitches, says Connolly

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Millers Lane should not just be soccer pitches, but has the potential to be a recreation space for the entire local community, according to Cllr John Connolly.

Bia Innovator Campus calls for expressions of interest

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Bia Innovator Campus (CLG) has confirmed this week that it is on course to start welcoming food companies to the campus in January, and is calling on businesses to register their interest in the facility by November 27. The campus will hold its official opening in summer 2021.

Patients asked to attend hospital alone and to wear masks

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

All patients attending the local public hospitals are asked to attend the facilities alone, except in exceptional circumstances.

Galway RNLI Lifeboat rescues swimmers off Silverstrand

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Two people cut off by the high tide near Blackrock on Galway Bay on Sunday were rescued by Galway RNLI Lifeboat.

Galway epidemiologist who survived Covid seeks non-hospitalised survivors’ stories

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

An epidemiologist at NUI Galway who contracted Covid 19 earlier this year is appealing for people who have tested positive in the last week or so but who have not been hospitalised, to contact her as part of a major study into the lingering symptoms of the infection.

Drug reform must be on the political agenda

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Drug reform is an important conversation that is happening in households and social circles, but one that politicians seem afraid to touch. Ireland has a long path to go on drug reform.

More than 38,000 premises in Galway set to receive high-speed fibre broadband in 2021

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

More than 38,000 premises in Galway are set to receive high-speed fibre broadband in 2021, with National Broadband Ireland crews having begun initial works in townlands outside the city.

Galwayman’s crusade for young people to maximise their potential captured in new book

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

I am tempted to weigh the latest book by Galwayman Paul Kilgannon, because it is a truly remarkable tome. Its name may be Be The Best You Can In Sport - but it is the second headline that sums it up. “A book for Irish youth.”

More than €3 million will be invested in Galway schools in coming weeks

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

At least €3.38 million will be invested in Galway’s schools in the coming weeks under the Minor Works Grant Scheme, which will see every school in the city and county receiving funding.

Galway’s biographer to the stars presents fascinating tale of Paddy Cole

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Galway writer Tom Gilmore, who is fast building a reputation as the biographer of top music stars has added another to his literary stable with his new book King of the Swingers, the official biography of the great Paddy Cole.

Rise in numbers seeking pandemic payment in Galway 'concerning'

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

An additional 340 people in Galway opened a claim for the pandemic unemployment payment in the last week, a situation one TD has described as "concerning".

Covid-19 lab test equipment for UHG delivers quicker test results

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

The laboratory at Galway University Hospitals has begun Covid-19 testing using a new high-throughput molecular PCR machine. The new equipment will enable the laboratory to process up to 500 swabs from patients per day, with a turnaround of approximately three hours per batch.

Online networking event to identify ways charities can continue in 2021

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Community fundraisers in Galway are being invited to take part in an online networking event to identify ways of ensuring community groups and charities are able to continue their activities in 2021.

No certainties in politics as thoughts turn to the next General Election

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

The next General Election is an eternity away, or is it? As things stand today, Insider believes it is at least a couple of years away, maybe more.

Build works for new National Broadband Ireland (NBI) network under way in Galway

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Build works for the new high-speed fibre broadband network being delivered across Ireland as part of the State’s National Broadband Plan (NBP), are underway in parts of Galway. National Broadband Ireland (NBI) are designing, building and operating the new network in a mapped ‘rollout area’ – where commercial operators have not indicated that they will be providing such services.

This includes 544,000 premises and will benefit over one million people. In Galway, over 3,500 premises have been surveyed to date and network designs completed to deliver the new Fibre to the Home (FTTH) network there.

Galway City Museum launches pandemic project “Dear Galway…”

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Galway City Museum is inviting the people of Galway to write a letter to future generations of Galwegians. The museum is asking the public to share their lived experiences of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic and to offer advice to future generations on how to cope during a global crisis.

Remember your loved ones by sponsoring a Christmas tree light at UHG this festive season

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

People have an opportunity to remember their loved ones in a special way this festive season by sponsoring a light for them on University Hospital Galway’s Christmas tree.

The light can be in memory of the deceased or as a gift to the living. A triduum of Masses will be offered for all those for whom lights are sponsored and this can be viewed on the chapel’s webcam.

advertiser In brief...

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Between 9pm on Tuesday and 6am on Wednesday November 11 at Weir Road, Kilcolgan, Co Galway the Catalytic Converter was taken from a Silver Toyota Prius.

Anyone who may have witnessed anything unusual in the area between those times or who may have any with any information in relation to this incidents is asked to contact Oranmore Garda Station on 091-388030.

Time for Galway businesses to assess how Brexit impacts them

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Minister of State in the Department of Transport with responsibility for International and Road Transport and Logistics

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