Psychiatric services inadequate, says local TD

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Patients in need of psychiatric treatment are walking out of the emergency department of University Hospital Galway because of the overcrowding problem at the facility, according to a local TD.

"It is clear the existing service is at crisis point," insists Deputy Catherine Connolly. "This is necessitating ongoing visits by the Mental Health Commission who have repeatedly highlighted the inadequacies of the service."

Children encouraged to join free summer reading programme

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

A new reading programme to encourage children to read has been launched in Galway.

Galway four in rowing squads

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Four young Galway rowers have been selected to represent Ireland at the upcoming Coupe de la Jeunesse, which will be hosted by Ireland this year.

Caoileann Nic Dhonncha and Elise Carney of Colaiste Iognaid, and Michael Daly and Matthew Gallagher of St Joseph’s RC, join 28 rowers from Dublin, Wicklow, Limerick, Cork, Kerry, Wexford, Fermanagh and Derry at the annual international rowing regatta for rowers 18 years or under.

Five days and counting to Galway's biggest arts festival yet

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Over 14 days, the city can look forward to more than 200 events, across 32 venues, and involving more than 600 artists and performers, in what is to date, the largest Galway International Arts Festival ever staged.

Upsurge of lion's man jellyfish in Galway

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Swimmers and coastal visitors are being urged to photograph and report any sightings of lion's mane jellyfish in Galway.

Run the Streets for Galway Rape Crisis Centre

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Galway Rape Crisis Centre is looking for community support for some of its fundraising activities over the summer.

It is asking its supporters to run or walk 8k the popular Streets of Galway on August 11 to help provide its much-needed services to victims of sexual assault.

Council allocates funds for housing loans to first time buyers

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

The Galway City Council has approved the raising of a loan of €1.5 million for the purpose of granting house purchase and improvement loans in Galway city.

Kinvara supports Frances Black’s Occupied Territories Bill

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

More than 230 people in the Kinvara area signed a petition of support for Senator Frances Black’s Occupied Territories Bill, which seeks to end Irish trade in goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories.

Kinvara supports Frances Black’s Occupied Territories Bill

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

More than 230 people in the Kinvara area signed a petition of support for Senator Frances Black’s Occupied Territories Bill, which seeks to end Irish trade in goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories.

Aviva workers support Galway children’s cancer charity

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Galway-based children’s cancer charity Hand in Hand has joined forces with Aviva to promote and advance its work.

As part of the insurer’s corporate social responsibility efforts, Aviva is supporting local as well as national charities in the communities in which it operates, and Hand in Hand is the first Galway charity selected through its staff nominations.

Aviva workers support Galway children’s cancer charity

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Galway-based children’s cancer charity Hand in Hand has joined forces with Aviva to promote and advance its work.

Aviva workers support Galway children’s cancer charity

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Galway-based children’s cancer charity Hand in Hand has joined forces with Aviva to promote and advance its work.

What is your missed moment?

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

TV presenter Síle Seoige was joined by a group of 'dainty doctors and mini-medics' in the heart of Galway city to help launch Sightsavers' new Missed Moment campaign.

Amazing value summer sun holidays up for grabs

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Are you still undecided about booking that summer holiday? Don’t take a chance on the good weather lasting.

Beware that hot weather brings driving dangers

Fri, Jul 06, 2018

Ireland is revelling in warm sunny days , but the change to this hot weather can pose extra challenges for motorists. Behind the wheel of a car drivers are never more than a careless moment away from danger, so staying focused on hot days is of utmost importance.

High temperatures can result in an increase in stress levels while driving as there are more pedestrians on the streets than usual. Be extra vigilant and drive slowly in residential areas.

'If I want to achieve anything, I hope it will be Galway as a special place to live'

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Walking through Galway city centre with Niall McNelis is something of a stop-start experience, albeit a most cordial nature. He seems to know every second person we pass, and given he has just been elected Mayor of Galway City, a lot of people want to wish him well. “I swear, these are not plants!” he jokes. “It’s not staged! But I have been flabbergasted by the amount of good will.”

Irish Water to hit Galway with hosepipe ban

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Galway is expected to be hit with a hosepipe ban as drought takes hold over parts of the city and county. News of the proposed ban comes after night time restrictions were enforced on many parts of the city and county during the week because of the hot weather and lack of rainfall in recent weeks.

Festival season set to generate more than €90 million for local economy

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Galway's three major festivals - the Galway Film Fleadh, the Galway International Arts Festival, and the Galway Races - are set to attract a combined total of 375,000 people to the city, and collectively generate more than €90 million for the local economy.

'Resistance to the far right has to come from the local level'

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Among the speakers at the Galway International Arts Festival’s ‘First Thought Talks’ is Liz Fekete, director of Britain’s Institute of Race Relations. Her recently published book, Europe’s Fault Lines, examines the ominous rise of far right parties across the continent and attendant upsurge of racist and authoritarian policies and ideas.

Stay thirsty for saving our future

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

We live in a world in which we tend to undervalue the common, but that perception can suddenly change when it becomes scarce. Hence this week the principle of scarcity is to the fore in Ireland - a product of abundance, one we utilise, not cherish; take for granted, not appreciate, is now taking control of our lives. Yes, we are talking about water and the lack of it.

On this occasion it is not about the changes/charges proposed by Irish Water not so long ago, yet, the heart of the issue remains the same. In a country that is pluvial, the infrastructure to retain it is simply inadequate, and in little more than a month, the country is running low on water, affecting the way we live, our food crops, farm animals, our industry. It is becoming an increasingly pressing issue.

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