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Saolta Hospital Group cancelling large amount of elective surgeries

Hospitals in Galway and across the Saolta Group are being forced to cancel large amounts of elective surgeries due to crowding in recent days. The...

Flu vaccine more accessible than ever says Kyne

Employers should avail of changes in the Finance Bill to provide flu vaccinations and other health checks to their employees this winter, Galway Senator...

50-bed ward block at Portiuncula Hospital to be built by mid-2023

A new 50 bed ward block for Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe is expected to be completed by mid-2023 according to the HSE. The Health Service...

Housing adaptation grant scheme not currently fit for purpose Canney says

The system of housing adaptation grants for people living with a disability has been described as "not fit for purpose" by a Galway TD. Galway...

Eight outdoor recreation projects in Galway awarded over €130,000

Eight projects enhancing outdoor recreational amenities around Galway County have been awarded over €130,000 in funding. The Department of Rural and Community Heritage has committed...

Over 1,100 patients on trolleys in Galway last month

There were more than 1,100 patients on trolleys in Galway's hospitals in the city and Ballinasloe last month according to INMO figures. Portiuncula Hospital in...

Gardaí warn of increased burglary risk in winter months

Gardaí are warning homeowners to be on guard against burglary this winter, when longer nights typically bring a spike in offences. Burglary offences can go...

Galway groups take part in We Act campaign

Organisations in Galway have taken part in the launch of We Act - a new national campaign aimed at building on the upswell of...

Three NUI Galway academics get funding to investigate societal challenges

Three NUI Galway academics have been awarded funding for research projects which aim to investigate societal challenges as a result of climate change, digitalisation...

Passport backlog continues to affect people across Galway says senator

The backlog in Irish passport services due to COVID-19 is continuing to affect people across Galway, according to local Senator Seán Kyne. Senator Kyne said...

GCCN to host event on social enterprise sector

Galway City Community Network (GCCN) will host an event this Friday focusing on the potential of the social enterprise sector in Galway entitled ‘Social...

Maam Cross Fair cancelled for 2nd year running

The Maam Cross Fair has been cancelled for the second year running, as it has been announced it will not be going ahead this...

Creating our Future roadshow – What topics should we fund in research?

Have your say on how government funding and efforts towards groundbreaking research should be directed in Ballinasloe this weekend at the Creating Our Future...

INMO calls for healthcare workers to get vaccine booster shots

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation is calling for the government to change its COVID-19 vaccine booster shot plans to include healthcare workers. It was...

UHG is the most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today

University Hospital Galway is the most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today, with more than fifty patients on trolleys. INMO Trolley/Ward Watch figures show that there...

Nightclubs and indoor music returning in new reopening plan

The hospitality sector has gotten some welcome news today, as the easing of restrictions on pubs and restaurants, and the reopening of nightclubs, is...

Galway schools congratulated for top marks in Green-Schools Awards

Galway East TD Seán Canney has congratulated schools in Galway which have been honoured for their efforts in highlighting the value of water at...

Over €173,000 awarded to community groups near Galway Wind Park

Over €173,000 has been awarded to community groups close to Galway Wind Park through a new Local Community Fund for the country's largest onshore...

Galway Simon supported 646 households in 2020

Galway Simon Community's annual report has revealed that the charity supported 646 local households last year through its Homelessness Prevention and Housing Services. The figures...

Sixteen pubs in Galway killed off by pandemic

Sixteen pubs in Galway have been forced to permanently close their doors since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI)...

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