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New hospital for Galway discussed in Dáil

"Ó ghéarchéim go ghéarchéim." Simon Harris today told the Dáil that the government will support 'planned development' in relation to a new hospital in Galway. He...

Sisters of Mercy finally giving children’s home to Council

After a long campaign, the former Industrial School in Taylor’s Hill (known as Lenaboy) is to be handed over to the people of Galway. Catherine...

Cllr Helen Ogbu wants to focus on young people, community, and belonging as Mayor

New Mayor of the City of Galway Helen Ogbu says that she is "privileged" to be the first person of a migrant background to...

President Visits ATU as Students Present Creative Work

President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, visited the Atlantic Technological University’s (ATU) Wellpark Road campus in Galway City on Friday. During the visit, the President viewed...

Deadline approaches to register for Galway West bye-election

People in Galway are being urged to ensure they are registered to vote ahead of the bye-election taking place later this month. A by-election for...

From Strangers to Neighbours: Street Feast returns this May to help Galway connect

Street Feast returns this May to help neighbours across Galway connect. With more people looking for real moments of community, President Catherine Connolly, Patron...

Brothers of Charity centre in Claregalway officially opens

Minister of State and Galway TD Anne Rabbitte opened the new Brothers of Charity day and respite service in Galway this week. The Four Seasons...

Health and Community sector workers vote for strike action

Health and Community group workers have voted to strike from next month in response to a long standing pay dispute. The ICTU group of unions...

Respite services at Merlin Park to be restored by August

Full respite services are expected to be restored at Merlin Park Community Nursing Unit by August of this year. Minister of State Mary Butler said...

Significant increase in domestic abuse recorded in Galway

A local charity supporting women impacted by domestic abuse recorded the highest number of clients in its 24-year history last year. Domestic Violence Response Galway...

NUIG Mincéirs Whiden Society promotes positive mental health

NUI Galway’s Mincéirs Whiden Society has unveiled a plaque in the shadow of Galway Cathedral to raise awareness of mental health for Irish Travellers. This...

Shannon Airport must be supported Galway TDs says

A groups of Independent TDs in Galway and across the west of Ireland are calling on the government to ensure that Shannon Airport is...

Criticism levelled at housing proposals in Sandy Road development plans

Plans for the redevelopment of a 21 acre site on the Sandy Road in Galway City have been criticised for allegedly not giving sufficient...

Cancer patients can’t get surgery although hospitals operating at 25% capacity – TD

Some people diagnosed with cancer have been unable to get surgery even though hospitals are operating at a fraction of their full capacity, a...

An Taisce objects to Connemara mining exploration licence

An Taisce has lodged an objection with the government against an exploratory mineral licence being granted to the Canadian mining company MOAG Copper Gold...

Crowds cycle in support of Galway-Barna Greenway

Dozens of people came out over the weekend to cycle from Claddagh to Salthill in support of a Galway-Barna Greenway. The Galway Urban Greenway Alliance...

Over 2,000 waiting for surgery at Merlin Park Hospital

The waiting list for orthopaedic surgery at Merlin Park Hospital has grown to more than 2,000 people. A group of ten orthopaedics surgeons at Merlin...

Future of new Merlin Park Hospital in doubt after hospice decision Taoiseach says

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar cast doubt on the future of a new hospital at Merlin Park in comments made in the Dáil this week. The...

Talented Galway man to win Young Musician of the Year Award

A Co Galway accordion player and singer is set to receive the Young Musician of the Year award at the 'Oscars of traditional music'. Conor...

Backlog of 1,500 people waiting for surgeries at Merlin Park

The backlog of patients waiting for orthopaedic surgery at Merlin Park Hospital is piling up with 1,500 people awaiting complex surgery. The ongoing closure of orthopaedic...

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