Six Galway RNLI crew carrying pagers for first time
Thu, Dec 15, 2022
Six crew members will be carrying pagers for the first time this Christmas at Galway RNLI. As the charity launches its Christmas appeal asking for help to continue its lifesaving work at sea, Aaron Reilly, James Corballis, Aaron Connolly, Sean McLoughlin, Ian Claxton and Shane Austin will be among the lifeboat crew preparing to drop their festive plans and go to the aid of someone in need if their pager sounds over the Christmas period.
Read more ...Cabinet green light moves elective hospital at Merlin Park a step closer
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
Galway's much needed elective hospital moved a step closer last evening after the Cabinet signed off on the next stage of its design and planning, meaning the HSE can move ahead with the preliminary design and procurement phase.
At the same meeting, Cabinet approved the emerging preferred site for the new hospital at Merlin Park; and the development of an interim Surgical Hub in Galway as an interim measure to help reduce the waiting list for elective procedures.
Read more ...Port of Galway included in European Commission Transport Funding Plan
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
The decision of the EU Transport Council in Brussels to include the Port of Galway on the revised Trans-European Transport Network Regulation and therefore eligible for massive EU funding paves the way for the development of the facility to be a major player in the renewable energy industry.
Read more ...Galway United manager Trill wants us all behind club’s new women’s teams
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
Pobal, peil agus paisean was recently adopted as a club motto by Galway United. It may have found its embodiment in newly appointed women’s first team manager Phil Trill.
Read more ...Garry Hynes honoured twice in November
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
November was a busy month filled with much deserved, prestigious awards for Druid Theatre Co-Founder and Artistic Director, Garry Hynes.
Read more ...Tesco appeal collects €16,607 worth of food and essential items in Galway
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
Tesco colleagues and customers nationwide delivered the most successful Annual Food Appeal in its 10-year history in recent days. The annual Food Appeal in-store and online saw customers donate €230,000 worth of food and essential household items to support local community organisations, in partnership with FoodCloud. To further support those in need this Christmas, Tesco has topped up the Appeal with a 20% bulk donation of food, meaning over €275,000 worth of food and household necessities will be donated to communities nationwide.
Read more ...Win €1000 for your school with Online Christmas Carol Competition
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
After a record year of entries in 2021, the Audiology Medical Service’s ‘Christmas Carol School Competition’ returns for the third year. Schools throughout Ireland are invited to submit videos singing their favourite Christmas songs to win a cash prize of €1000.
Read more ...Rahoon Newcastle GAA club’s Christmas Fundraiser
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
Rahoon Newcastle GAA club’s Christmas Fundraiser in aid of COPE Galway will be on Sunday December 18 from 4-6pm at its clubhouse in Tonabrocky.
Read more ...Gift a Dog’s Dinner to a MADRA rescue dog this Christmas
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
Puppies Ted, Tia, Toby, Tara and Tommy were born in foster care after their young mum Tilly was abandoned while heavily pregnant. Luckily for her, she was rescued by MADRA (Mutts Anonymous Dog Rescue and Adoption) and instead of giving birth on the side of a road, her puppies were born in the comfort of a loving foster home.
It has been a ruff year again for all, but a special gang of MADRA hounds would really benefit from a Dog’s Dinner with a difference this Christmas!
Read more ...Generous donation made in memory of Rory McNulty
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
A generous donation of €7,330 was recently made to the Oncology Patient Comfort Fund in University Hospital Galway (UHG) in memory of Rory McNulty from Droim Chaoin, Galway, who had been a patient in St Joseph’s Ward.
Read more ...Getting to know...
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY?
F: I remember moving from Monivea Road to Castlelawn in 1979, transporting our stuff in our blue VW Beatle, i was a young ladeen, Mam’s dresser fell off the trailer, it was left in smithereens! Larry O’Flaherty, Bridie’s husband, was out with the sweeping brush cleaning it up! Great people.
Real value in €3.3m Galway community centre investments, says Cannon
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
Local Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon has welcomed a funding allocation of €3.3m for the refurbishment of community centres across Co Galway. The funding has been allocated by Rural Development Minister Heather Humphreys and will benefit 21 community groups in the city and county.
Read more ...Westside Christmas Market and Family Day is back
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
The Westside Christmas Market Committee is delighted to welcome back Westside Christmas Market and Family Day to its calendar of activities. The event takes place today Thursday Dec 8 and all are welcome to come along and join in the festivities.
The Christmas Market itself will take place in Westside Resource Centre with a range of crafts and goodies specially produced for the occasion. The market runs from 10:30 in the morning until 3:00 in the afternoon. All of those attending the market can avail of complimentary refreshments at our popup Community Café.
Read more ...J.E. Cairnes school honours KPMG Ireland prize winners
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
University of Galway – J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics hosted an event to recognise KPMG Ireland prize winners for 2020, 2021 and 2021. The prizes are awarded to BComm and BComm Accounting students for academic excellence and achievement.
Read more ...Events to mark centenary of Mellow’s execution
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
A public commemoration is to take place at the Liam Mellow’s Statue in Eyre Square this coming Sunday, December 11 to mark the centenary of the execution of Liam Mellows.
Read more ...Gardai probe crimes in the county
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
Gardaí in Loughrea are investigating a criminal damage incident that occurred at Dunkellin Street, Loughrea between 1am and 2am on the 4/12/22 where the front window of a business premises was smashed.
Read more ...Kaiser Chiefs confirmed for GIAF Big Top
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
By Una Sinnott
Kaiser Chiefs, Bell X1, Tones and I, and Fat Freddy’s Drop will perform at the Galway International Arts Festival Heineken Big Top next year, GIAF and Róisín Dubh have confirmed.
JPC off to rocky start as councillors feel ‘untrusted’
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
This week’s meeting of the Joint Policing Committee of Galway City Council got off to a stormy start when councillors complained that they felt untrusted by Gardai because the crime stats reports normally furnished before a meeting would not be circulated until afterwards.
Read more ...Public consultation next week on Galway Hydrogen Hub cable routes
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
A public consultation taking place in Galway next week will outline new proposed cable routes for the Galway Hydrogen Hub (GH2) planned for the city.
Read more ...Saolta and GUH welcome news of elective hospital green light
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
The Saolta University Health Care Group and Galway University Hospitals (GUH) welcomed last evening's announcement of the progression of an elective hospital for the region.
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