The Relics of St. Bernadette of Lourdes who had visions of the Virgin Mary, will visit Galway city and Loughrea next week. Born in 1844, she claimed to see the Mother of God 18 times as a teenager – she died from TB in 1879 and was cannonised almost 60 years later. The relics are […]
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St. Brigid’s Hospital in Ballinasloe has fallen into a “significant state of dilapidation” and an independent board is needed to guide its future. That’s according to local Councilor Alan Harney, who’s made the suggestion at a meeting of the HSE Regional Health Forum West. The HSE previously indicated in April that it’s reviewing a full […]
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The Department of Public Health, HSE West and North West has released a statement encouraging the public to be aware of an increase of COVID-19 infections in the community. A new COVID-19 variant (JN.1) is circulating in Ireland and has resulted in an increase in outbreaks in nursing homes, hospitals and other healthcare settings putting […]
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Two projects in Headford have been recognised at the .ie Digital Town Awards 2024. Headford Lace Trail received the runner-up award in the Digital Tourism Category for its immersive outdoor heritage experience. Meanwhile, Headford Online was chosen as the runner-up for Digital Newcomer for creating a centralised hub for diverse content in Headford. Chairperson of […]
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A Corrandulla based food business has been selected for a €20,000 advertising package. Green Earth Organics has been selected by FBD Insurance to participate in an advertising package worth €140,000 for seven Irish SMEs nationwide. The selected businesses will be featured on Ireland’s largest Out of Home billboard in Galway City Centre, enhancing exposure and […]
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Three quarters of a million euro has been announced for three Galway projects under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Funding is being allocated to Dunmore, Maree and Gort for regeneration projects, with each receiving €250,000. In Dunmore, the money will go towards works to renovate and improve the accessibility of Dunmore Community Centre, in […]
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Gardaí have issued an appeal after “extensive” damage was caused to Temperance Hall in Loughrea during a burglary over the weekend. Intruders entered the hall at Barrack Street between Sunday, March 31st, and Monday, April 1st, between the hours of 12pm and 8pm. Extensive damage was caused to the inside of the premises, and a […]
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Connemara Councillor Seamus Walsh has announced his resignation from Fianna Fail. He’s served with the party since the 2009 local elections, and was an independent candidate before that. Seamus Walsh and fellow Fianna Fáil councillor Noel Thomas faced criticism from party leadership for their comments in the wake of a fire at Ross Lake House […]
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City West Councillor Niall McNelis will feature in a TG4 documentary airing tonight focusing on the impact of flooding on local communities. Councillor McNelis will discuss the impact flooding damage has had on the family business Claddagh and Celtic Jewellery by the Spanish Arch over the years. Micheál Ó Cinnéide of Corrib Beo Partnership will […]
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