GP visit cards and extra funding for respite care will help carers, says Kyne

Thu, Dec 28, 2017

The Minister for Community Development, Natural Resources, and Digital Development, Seán Kyne, has said that the GP visit cards and extra funding for respite care will help carers and people with disabilities in Galway.

Cappagh Park sports facility receives injection of funding

Thu, Dec 28, 2017

More than €55,000 is to be invested in the Cappagh Park sports facility, Knocknacarra, under the regional sports capital programme, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton has announced.

UHG to focus on improving hospital food

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Picture card menus are being developed at University Hospital Galway to help patients decide about the menu options open to them. Calorie counts will also be provided with meals.

NUI study identifies successful dietary factors in Type 2 diabetes

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

A new study published this month in the international journal Diabetes Care, provides important clues as to the most effective components of dietary lifestyle interventions, to help people with type 2 diabetes better control their condition and lose weight.

Cannon opens new school building at Cahergal National School

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

The Minister for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciaran Cannon, has formally opened the new six classroom school building at Cahergal NS, Tuam.

He commended all who were involved in securing this excellent new educational development for local students. “It is a momentous milestone in a long and interesting history of education in Cahergal. The three-teacher school which was built in 1952 on an adjacent site was certainly a far cry from the magnificent six-classroom building that has now replaced it.

Supermac’s raises €500,000 in aid of Trócaire

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Supermac’s has raised over €500,000 for the charity Trócaire since the group of family restaurants started collections almost 30 years ago.

Will there be apples for everyone in Athenry?

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Dear Editor.
Athenry for Apple’ has become a worldwide brand over the last two years. You couldn’t plan it if you tried. And all because of a planning process that is not fit for purpose. Not fit to adjudicate on a key strategic investment project of the scale of an €850m, Tier 1, data centre. There are lessons to be learned here at the highest levels, but who is listening?

Athenry for Apple’ has become a worldwide brand over the last two years. You couldn’t plan it if you tried. And all because of a planning process that is not fit for purpose. Not fit to adjudicate on a key strategic investment project of the scale of an €850m, Tier 1, data centre. There are lessons to be learned here at the highest levels, but who is listening?

Fewer than fifteen per cent of housing units completed, says Farrell

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Sinn Féin councillor Mairéad Farrell has criticised the Government for being significantly behind schedule in the delivery of social housing construction projects in Galway and across the State.

UHG team wins HSE excellence award

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

A UHG team which provides routine and emergency blood and blood product services to UHG, Merlin Park and hospitals in the surrounding area has clinched two prestigious awards at the national HSE Excellence Awards.

advertiser In brief...

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Burglary in Rahoon
A break-in occurred at an apartment in Dun Aras on Bishop O’Donnell Road last week.

A break-in occurred at an apartment in Dun Aras on Bishop O’Donnell Road last week.

Solidarity chooses election candidate for Galway West - South Mayo

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Solidarity (the left alternative) has announced the selection of Jessy Ní Cheallaigh as its candidate for the upcoming election.

Canney welcomes increased supports for group water schemes

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Galway East TD Seán Canney has welcomed the announcement of increased supports for group water schemes.

The changes, which were announced by the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy, will come into effect on January 1 2018.

Win a copy of Sportsfile’s ‘A Season of Sundays’ — and relive a memorable season for Galway

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Over the past twenty-one years, Sportsfile’s ‘A Season of Sundays’ has become an eagerly awaited GAA tradition, marking the end of each season with a stunning collection of images. The book is available online now and in book stores nationwide and makes an ideal gift for the GAA fan.

Cóisir Nollag tops successful year for Gaillimh le Gaeilge

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Cairde Ghaillimh le Gaeilge were in celebratory mood as they kicked off the festive season at their ‘Cóisir Nollag’ in Club Áras na nGael recently. This year, the organisation celebrated 30 years in business and at the event Cathaoirleach Ghaillimh le Gaeilge, Bernadette Mullarkey, welcomed the Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr. Pearce Flannery and thanked him, fellow Councillors and Chief Executive, Brendan McGrath for the funding of €50,000 to Gaillimh le Gaeilge for 2018.

Meningitis charity warns of increased risk of meningitis at Christmas

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

The charity Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF) is warning Galway people that cases of meningitis and septicaemia are expected to rise over Christmas.

On average there are over three times as many cases of the most common cause of bacterial meningitis (meningococcal) in January compared to September.

Christmas Shuffle club night at Roisin Dubh

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

On Saturday December 23 The Roisin Dubh hosts The Christmas Shuffle! club night with the greatest original vinyl DJs this country have to offer.

Marine Institute gets green light for Galway Bay Marine and Renewable Energy Test Site

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

The Marine Institute has been given the green light to proceed with the development of a renewable energy test site in Galway Bay, with the granting this week of a 35-year foreshore lease for the 37-hectare site off An Spideál.

Donovan keen for young and old to attend Galway GOAL Miles

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Galway ultra-marathon runner, Richard Donovan, is encouraging young and old people to get out and take part in one of two GOAL Miles taking place across the county this Christmas and New Year period.

Former mayor gets tour of Mutton Island treatment plant

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Mutton Island wastewater treatment plant recently hosted a tour of the upgraded facility for city councillors, to demonstrate the improvements and upgrades that have been made to the plant following a €5 million investment by the national utility.

Cregmore National School supports St Vincent de Paul

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

For the 20th consecutive year, Cregmore National School hosted a coffee morning, cake sale and monster raffle, with all proceeds donated to St. Vincent de Paul. The event, coordinated by the pupils of 6th class, under the guidance of their teachers Ms McCormack and Mr Madden, proved to be a huge success with a large number of parents, grandparents, past pupils and friends popping into the school hall to feast on some wonderful baking and enjoy the entertainment of both the school choir and the school trad group.

Guests of honour on the day were the senior citizens who travelled by bus from the Claregalway Day Care Centre.A total of €1,000 was raised on the day while 10 large boxes of dry food were also donated to the St Vincent de Paul.

E-paper

Read this weeks E-paper. Past editions also available from within this weeks digital copy.