14 h. ago ALONE representatives to speak at East Galway Speakers meeting

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM ALONE representatives, Paul Igoe and Fidelma Loftus, will speak about volunteering for that organisation, at a meeting of East Galway Speakers at Comworks, Loughrea, tomorrow night at 8pm. The Christmas themed meeting which welcomes guests, will also feature prepared speeches from two members of the Loughrea club. […] The post ALONE representatives to speak at East Galway Speakers meeting appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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20 h. ago Integrated Care Hub enhances cardiac care for patients across East Galway

Cardiology patients across East Galway are experiencing faster, more accessible, and personalised care thanks to a new Integrated Care Hub Enhances which provides a community-based Consultant-led and Clinical Nurse Specialist service. Led by Consultant Cardiologist Dr Nuria Farre, the East Galway Roscommon Integrated Care Hub has seen over 1,000 patients since its introduction in April […] The post Integrated Care Hub enhances cardiac care for patients across East Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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44 h. ago Council confirms that social and affordable scheme will break ground by Christmas

Galway County Council has announced that site works on one of the largest social and affordable housing schemes delivered in east Galway will commence before Christmas. The local authority has signed a €14.95 million contract with C&N Higgins Construction for the construction of 56 homes at Cosmona, Loughrea. The scheme comprises 44 houses and 12 […] The post Council confirms that social and affordable scheme will break ground by Christmas appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 d. ago Local TD demands DAA be held to account over ongoing dispute

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Dublin Airport Authority must be held accountable for spiralling costs associated with an ongoing dispute between its board and CEO. That’s according to Galway East TD Louis O’Hara, who says the legal costs are approaching a quarter of a million euro. He also alleges vast sums are […] The post Local TD demands DAA be held to account over ongoing dispute appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. ago Clarinbridge and Craughwell receive major funding increase for wastewater infrastructure

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Clarinbridge and Craughwell are receiving a major increase in funding for wastewater infrastructure. The funding will see an increase of 8 million euro bringing it to €29.9 million under the multi-annual Rural Water Programme. This increase will allow for substantial wastewater solutions for both communities. Galway East […] The post Clarinbridge and Craughwell receive major funding increase for wastewater infrastructure appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Former TD Colm Keaveney to be sentenced for driving under influence of cocaine

Ex-Galway East representative has also pleaded guilty to driving with no insurance

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2 w. ago Local TD says Childrens Hospital dispute shows need for more transparency

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Long-running disputes over the ongoing construction of the National Children’s Hospital clearly show the need for more transparency in public spending. That’s according to Galway East TD Albert Dolan, who says the public have been hearing about the overspend for years, but don’t know how it’s being […] The post Local TD says Childrens Hospital dispute shows need for more transparency appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Local TD demands timelines for several new East Galway schools

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local TD is demanding clear timelines for new builds and major upgrades needed at a number of schools in East Galway. Raising the matter in the Dáil, Deputy Albert Dolan said many are in the pipeline for years, but there’s still a huge degree of uncertainty. […] The post Local TD demands timelines for several new East Galway schools appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Tánaiste pledges to look into 8 year wait for vital cancer scanner at UHG

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Tánaiste has pledged to look into an 8 year wait for a vital scanner for cancer patients at UHG. Raising the matter in the Dáil, Galway East TD Louis O’ Hara said there are no plans for a PET scanner until 2033. In the meantime, he […] The post Tánaiste pledges to look into 8 year wait for vital cancer scanner at UHG appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Tanaiste pledges to look into 8 year wait for vital cancer scanner at UHG

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Tanaiste has pledged to look into an 8 year wait for a vital scanner for cancer patients at UHG. Raising the matter in the Dáil, Galway East TD Louis O’ Hara said there’s no plans for a PET scanner until 2033. In the meantime, he argued, […] The post Tanaiste pledges to look into 8 year wait for vital cancer scanner at UHG appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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