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Health officials warn of long hospital waiting times this Easter

Health officials in Galway are warning of very long waiting times expected at emergency departments over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. The Saolta Hospital Group...

INMO seriously worried about post-Easter trolley surge

Urgent steps need to be taken to avoid a surge in hospital overcrowding ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. The Irish Nurses and Midwives...

Man sentenced for violent threats to prison officers at UHG

A Mayo man was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for "appalling" violent murder and rape threats to prison officers at...

Man’s body recovered from the water near Oranmore

A man's body was recovered from the water near Oranmore following a search operation this weekend. Multiple agencies were involved in the search operation on...

More than 1,000 patients on trolleys at UHG in worst March on record

There were over 1,000 patients on trolleys at UHG this month, making it the third most overcrowded hospital in Ireland, and its worst March...

Woman’s car stolen at knifepoint after man (50s) stabbed in Doughiska chaos

Gardaí are appealing for information following a stabbing incident and theft of a car in the Doughiska area yesterday, Sunday. At approximately 1.40pm, a man...

UHG still highly overcrowded with almost 60 on trolleys today

University Hospital Galway continues to be highly overcrowded this week, with almost 60 patients on trolleys today. The 57 patients at UHG without a bed...

UHG Emergency Department under major pressures after long weekend

The Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway is under extreme pressure today, with long waiting times and no beds available. The Saolta Group issued a...

Health Officials urge public to stay safe this St. Patrick’s weekend

Over the St Patrick’s Day long weekend, health officials in the West are encouraging the public to consider all care options before attending Emergency...

Works begin at Merlin Park Hospital’s new outpatients department

Galway University Hospitals has said that construction of the new outpatients department at Merlin Park Hospital is now underway, with the first phase of...

Hospital overcrowding out of control ahead of extremely busy weekend

The general secretary of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) Phil Ní Sheaghdha has said that hospital overcrowding is out of control once...

Plans submitted for demolition of former UHG Emergency Department

Planning permission is being sought to demolish the former emergency department building at UHG in order to clear the ground for the new one. The...

Kenny family presents cheque for €40,500 to UHG

A very generous donation of €40,500 was recently presented to the Intensive Care Unit and the Patient Comfort Fund at University Hospital Galway (UHG)...

INMO warns that hospital overcrowding is not letting up

Pressure on nurses has not been letting up as hospital overcrowding remains extremely high the INMO has warned. There are more than 600 people on...

Conamara singer to receive Gradam Ceoil TG4 2023

Connemara born singer and harpist Síle Denvir will receive a prestigious national award for her beloved singing at this year's Gradam Ceoil Awards. The annual...

ATU Mountbellew Open Day for agricultural courses and farm tours

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Mountbellew will hold an open day on Wednesday to showcase its agricultural courses and campus life. The Open Day for secondary...

Emergency department at UHG under severe pressure

The Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway is under significant pressure today with high attendances and long waiting times. The high number of people attending...

Pedestrian killed in traffic collision on the N84

A man in his 30s has died after a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on the N84 in Galway this morning. Shortly before...

Interfaith memorial service to support families experiencing grief

An interfaith memorial service will be held to support families experiencing grief on Thursday, 2 March at 7pm in the Ardilaun House Hotel in...

GUH performs first ‘incisionless’ surgery for oesophagus blockages

Galway University Hospitals (GUH) has become the first hospital in Ireland to introduce an 'incisionless' minimally invasive surgery to help correct blockages of the...

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