Using drones to deliver defibrillators could save lives, says Kyne

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

The use of drones to deliver defibrillators in cardiac emergencies could save lives, a Fine Gael senator has said.

Covid and respiratory illnesss put UHG under significant pressure

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

More than 30 patients with respiratory illnesses, including flu, Covid-19, and RSV are being treated at University Hospital Galway which is under significant pressure this week due to high attendances at its emergency department. An outbreak of Covid-19 in one ward is putting further stress on the already overburdened system.

Aoife Raftery set to create motorsport history in Galway

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy driver Aoife Raftery will help create an unusual piece of Irish motorsport history on the Corrib Oil Galway International Rally next month.

Petmania set to reveal new Galway store opening with family open day

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Ireland’s pet experts Petmania will officially reveal the new Galway store on Saturday, January 20 with an open invite to families and pet owners in Galway and surrounding areas to join in with the celebrations on the opening day.

New TG4 series explores the story behind the surname

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Get ready for an exciting adventure into the heart of Irish heritage with Sloinne, a brand-new seven-part series premiering on TG4 starting January 21, 2024. This series is all about diving into the incredible stories behind Ireland’s most common surnames, making history come alive in a way that’s easy for everyone to enjoy.

The surnames featured in the first series include Ó Flaithearta, Ó Murchú, Ó Ceallaigh, Ó Suilleabháin, Ó Domhnaill, Seoighe and Ó Conchubhair.

Next week’s surgery will change my life

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

If you read my story back in August, you would know that I have been waiting 10 years (yes since early 2013) for a hip replacement and I am happy to let you all amazing readers know that I have finally gotten my surgery date.

­Through the glass darkly

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Suffering is not a zero sum game between Israel and Gaza, but facts matter, if only to redress the balance.

As people around the world demonstrate for Palestinian rights, we shouldn’t overlook another group of Middle Eastern refugees who also have suffered for decades but whose plight is seldom discussed - the displaced Jewish refugees from Arab lands. Significant Jewish communities existed throughout the Middle East, North Africa, Babylon, the Levant, the Arabian Peninsula, Yemen and the Gulf region for more than 2,000 years, centuries before the advent of Islam and the Arab conquest. In 1948 some 900,000 Jews lived in Iraq, Yemen and other countries. Almost all of them were violently forced out.

Government must publish report on true level of housing need

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Labour’s City Councillor Niall Mc Nelis in Galway is calling on Government to publish the Housing Commission Report, saying that we need to see much more urgent action on housing.

Connacht Hospitality Group appoints two new directors to drive strategic expansion

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

The Connacht Hospitality Group has announced two new additions to its Board of Directors: Group Operations Director Wayne Neilon and Group Finance Director Brian Lynch.

Galway-based Siren simplifies search and improves officer safety for US law enforcement departments

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Galway-based Siren, the company that provides an all-in-one investigation platform to US Police and Sheriff’s Departments, Intelligence and Law Enforcement Agencies, Fusion Centres and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas programmes (HIDTAs), has launched a new AI-Powered search capability and mobile access as part of its new Siren for Law Enforcement and Siren Forensics bundles.

Additional funding for playgrounds should be prioritised by Galway County Council, says Rabbitte

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Minister for Disability and Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Anne Rabbitte, has called on Galway County Council to allocate some of its increased Local Property Tax funding to the provision of new or upgrading of existing playgrounds around the county.

Former Guantanamo inmate to launch book in Galway

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

A former Guantanamo prisoner, Mansoor Adayfi will be launching his book in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop Galway on Wednesday January 24 at 6pm.

O’Flaherty funding secures shelters for Ballyloughane

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Independent Councillor Terry O’Flaherty can confirm Galway City Council will be installing shelters at Ballyloughane Beach shortly — for which she secured funding more than three years ago.

Do you want to join Galway Samaritans listening volunteers?

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Volunteers are the heart of Galway Samaritans. The commitment of its volunteers means anyone who is going through difficult times can count on Samaritans to be there day and night, 365 days a year.

They looking for new volunteers to help keep this vital service running. As a listening volunteer you will be there for people who need someone to talk to. You will be willing to listen and understand, without telling people what to do.

Life-saving Galway star to talk sport and spirituality in new series of Laochra Gael

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Alan Kerins is one of those people that a county is glad to have as its own. On the sporting field, he excelled in two codes, wearing the maroon and white with pride and competence.

International architectural technology academics and students gather in Galway

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is from today hosting the 10th International Congress on Architectural Technology (ICAT) Conference at its Galway (Dublin Road) campus.

Galway Cathedral celebrates 40th Novena in 2024

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Celebrating its 40th year and taking place from Monday February 5 to Tuesday February 13, 2024, the annual Solemn Novena nine-day Festival of Faith will invite, welcome and embrace the people of Galway and beyond to leave down the worries and cares of life and to worship, sing, pray and give praise to God and His blessed Mother, Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

Galway projects highlighted in new booklet celebrating 25 years of Heritage Officer work

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

A special Heritage Council publication featuring stories from heritage officers in every county is being launched today to mark 25 years since the Heritage Officer Network was founded. The booklet, ‘Opening the door to Ireland’s heritage’ details one key heritage project from each local authority from the last three years which collectively, highlight the enormous contribution the Network has made to the preservation of our heritage over the last quarter of a century.

Barna’s Róisín Dockry to unveil pieces from her FéRí fashion brand at ARC Fashion Show 2024

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Galway fashion designer Róisín Dockry will showcase her latest collection at Ireland’s annual ARC Fashion Show on March 28 at the RDS Concert Hall Dublin. Now in its ninth year, the ARC Fashion Show to support Cancer Centres will feature the biggest line-up yet with 25 fashion designers, five accessories designers and eight milliners.

Local Link rural service increases passenger numbers by 759 per cent, says O’Reilly

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

The annual patronage on Local Link services has seen a remarkable 759 per cent increase in passenger numbers from 2018 to 2023. Local Link rural bus services, connecting towns and townlands in rural Ireland carried 3.2 million passengers in 2023, a 14% increase on the 2.8 million passenger journeys in 2022.

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