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The 2026 Galway Rose selection will be held at the Clayton Hotel this Saturday night, starting at 7pm Hosted by Galway Bay FM's Ollie Turner and judged by 2001 Limerick Rose Paula Gannon, 2017 Galway Rose Niamh Elwood, and 2022 Rose Escort of the Year Shane McHugh (from Belclare), the event promises a great night of entertainment. Sponsored by The Eyre Square Centre and Galway Skin Clinic, there are 25 Galway Rose Entrants from every corner of the county onstage this Saturday, each with a story to share and talents galore to present. Accomplished, confident and inspiring women. The current Galway Rose. Deirdre Jennings spoke bravely about her mental health struggles on TV at the Rose of Tralee Festival and touched people all over Ireland with her story. The Galway Rose Centre is very proud of her work during her time as Rose. Galway Rose Coordinator Anne Marie Doyle promises it will be a night not to be missed. Tickets can be purchased directly from the Clayton Hotel or from the Rose finalists.

Cllr Cillian Keane has urged the government to cut through red tape and finally deliver the long-promised redevelopment of University Hospital Galway (UHG).

Galwayman Andrew Connaire and a group of friends recently completed the Westport Sea2Summit, a challenging run, cycle and hike event that takes participants through the stunning Mayo countryside before finishing with a climb up and down Croagh Patrick.

Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) has announced the appointment of Sarah Ennis as Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Oncology, further enhancing its nurse-led oncology services and improving access to specialist cancer care for patients across the region.

Due to the success of the Sunday Phlebotomy Clinic at University Hospital Galway (UHG), the clinic has extended its operating hours to 10:00am – 12:30pm to further support the delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).

Due to the success of the Sunday Phlebotomy Clinic at University Hospital Galway (UHG), the clinic has extended its operating hours to 10:00am – 12:30pm to further support the delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).

Cancer Care West has reported one of its busiest years on record, providing vital practical and emotional support to nearly 3,000 cancer patients and their families throughout 2024.

Tom Sheridan’s Bar and Restaurant in Knocknacarra will host a Monster Table Quiz next Wednesday, October 22, from 8pm. The Quiz is part of the fundraising efforts of Ciaran Delaney, whose daughter is recovering from cancer.

Cancer Care West has officially opened its new charity shop in Oughterard, with TV and radio personality Noel Cunningham cutting the ribbon at a community celebration on Camp Street.The shop, which first opened in August, is already proving popular with locals and visitors.

This year marks 20 years of the Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim. Since the first crossing in 2004 with just three swimmers, the event has grown into one of Ireland’s largest and most loved open water challenges. On Saturday, July 19, some 160 swimmers took on the 13km stretch across Galway Bay in aid of Cancer Care West.