8 h. ago Campaign for one hour free parking in Galway towns pushes ahead

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A campaign to introduce one hour free parking in towns across County Galway is pushing ahead. Councillor Declan Geraghty first made the call for Ballinasloe, and says businesses are suffering as a result of car parking charges. A recent meeting at County Hall heard that a statutory […] The post Campaign for one hour free parking in Galway towns pushes ahead appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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34 h. ago Location chosen as design team to begin works on Merlin Park elective hospital

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A location has been chosen for the new elective hospital at Merlin Park. Galway West Fianna Fáil TD John Connolly has confirmed the Cystic Fibrosis zone at the existing hospital will host the new build. The design team has been put in place, and site investigation works […] The post Location chosen as design team to begin works on Merlin Park elective hospital appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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63 h. ago Public consultation event on Kingston Park and Millers Lane project tomorrow

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A ‘drop-in’ public consultation event on the Kingston Park and Millers Lane project is taking place tomorrow, Tuesday 29th. Galway City Council has launched its second public engagement process for the reimagining of the two green spaces. The drop-in event will provide an opportunity to discuss the […] The post Public consultation event on Kingston Park and Millers Lane project tomorrow appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. ago New parking management system introduced for City Hall carpark

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A new parking management system – including fees – is to be introduced at the carpark at City Hall from tomorrow. Galway City Council is reassuring the public though that parking will remain free for staff and visitors. The car park at City Hall on College Road […] The post New parking management system introduced for City Hall carpark appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago Fundraiser for destroyed Derrybeg church raises €6.5K in an hour

Main pic: St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg, in its former glory. Pic: Aodh Máirtín Ó Fearraigh. An online fundraising drive to… The post Fundraiser for destroyed Derrybeg church raises €6.5K in an hour appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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2 w. ago Rovers and United FAI Cup teams gather – 40 years on from Final

The result was the only disappointment as a packed Eamon Deacy Park welcomed back the Galway United and Shamrock Rovers teams that contested the FAI Cup Final 40 years ago – to see the current versions of the sides conjure up the same result at the finish. Back then it was a goal from Noel […] The post Rovers and United FAI Cup teams gather – 40 years on from Final appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Families from Galway and Tipperary mentor teens on this evening's Raised by the Village

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Families from Galway and Tipperary will feature on this evening’s Raised by the Village on RTE. The Larkin family will see Drogheda teenager Ava visit their cattle farm in Abbey in east Galway. Landing in the middle of the family’s busy breeding season, Ava must park her […] The post Families from Galway and Tipperary mentor teens on this evening's Raised by the Village appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago UHG and Merlin Park seeking members for council to improve patient experience

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM UHG and Merlin Park are seeking volunteers to join a council to help improve patient experience. The Patient Council will help assess and make recommendations on the services provided by the hospitals, along with reviewing policies and procedures. Members can also take part in hospital committees, and […] The post UHG and Merlin Park seeking members for council to improve patient experience appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago Latest collision at Merlin Park Hospital entrance prompts appeal to Transport Minister

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The latest collision at the entrance to Merlin Park Hospital has prompted an appeal to the Transport Minister. The two-car collision happened last evening during rush hour traffic. Previously, it was indicated that traffic lights would be installed as part of plans to create a new public […] The post Latest collision at Merlin Park Hospital entrance prompts appeal to Transport Minister appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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last month Orthopaedic theatres running well below capacity at Merlin Park due to staffing issues

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Orthopaedic theatres are running well below capacity at Merlin Park due to staffing issues. The matter was raised at this week’s meeting of the HSE Health Forum West. The orthopaedic theatres at Merlin Park are funded for 20 sessions per week. But, following a question from Councillor […] The post Orthopaedic theatres running well below capacity at Merlin Park due to staffing issues appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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last month New bus parking area for Oughterard to be completed ahead of tourism season

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A new coach parking area in Oughterard is expected to be opened in time for the busy tourism season this summer. The long-awaited facility will provide parking for tourist buses, which is hoped will improve traffic flow. The area is nearing completion, and will be ready to […] The post New bus parking area for Oughterard to be completed ahead of tourism season appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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