7 h. ago Galway hospital apologises for misdiagnosis of girl's appendicitis as she settles for €64,000

Counsel said the girl’s father had on a number of occasions raised the possibility of appendicitis with the hospital treating medic but was told it was a urinary tract infection.

Science

57 h. ago First therapy dog welcomed to Paediatric Unit at University Hospital Galway

Ollie, an eight-year-old Malshi, works at the hospital every Thursday.

Culture

3 d. ago Man (30s) seriously injured in Galway collision with four adult teens hospitalised

Gardaí and emergency services attended the two-car collision, which took place on the Tubberjarlath Road (R332) at around 1.40am.

Events

4 d. ago Motorcyclist (40s) airlifted to hospital following collision in Galway

The collision involving a car and a motorbike – occurred at around 12:30pm at Killourney on the R460 between Tubber and Gort.

Politics

2 w. ago INMO records 919 patients without a bed at University Hospital Galway for month of May.

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University Hospital Galway has been recorded to have the second highest number of patients admitted during May, according to figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. 919 patients were admitted in the period starting on the 1st of last month and finishing on the 30th, […] The post INMO records 919 patients without a bed at University Hospital Galway for month of May. appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Science

2 w. ago Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation records 919 patients without a bed at University Hospital Galway for month of May.

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University Hospital Galway has been recorded to have the second highest number of patients admitted during May, according to figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. 919 patients were admitted in the period starting on the 1st of last month and finishing on the 30th, […] The post Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation records 919 patients without a bed at University Hospital Galway for month of May. appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Science

2 w. ago A man seriously injured after being hit by a car at Creggs Road in Glenamaddy

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A pedestrian has been brought to University Hospital Galway for treatment of serious injuries following a road traffic accident in Glenamaddy. A man in his 60’s was stuck by a car on Creggs Road shortly before 2am this morning. The road is currently closed pending technical examination […] The post A man seriously injured after being hit by a car at Creggs Road in Glenamaddy appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

2 w. ago €10 million contract awarded for cleaning services at Galway hospitals

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A €10 million contract has been awarded by the HSE for cleaning services at Galway hospitals ABM has a strong portfolio of healthcare clients across the UK & Ireland The contract covers critical environments such as operating theatres and intensive care units. The contract is across all […] The post €10 million contract awarded for cleaning services at Galway hospitals appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Economics

3 w. ago UHG postpones some elective procedures as it experiences extreme pressure

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University Hospital Galway has postponed some elective procedures as it experiences extreme pressure today. The hospital is urging the public to consider all care options as it deals with very high attendances. 248 people attended the Emergency Department yesterday and there are high numbers tracking again today. […] The post UHG postpones some elective procedures as it experiences extreme pressure appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

3 w. ago UHG has country's second highest number of patients on trolleys

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University Hospital Galway has the country’s second highest number of patients on trolleys this morning. The INMO’s Trolley Watch shows there are 67 patients waiting for a bed. University Hospital Limerick accounts for the largest number of patients on trolleys at 110. Meanwhile, at Portiuncula Hospital in […] The post UHG has country's second highest number of patients on trolleys appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 w. ago Speeding up process for elective hospitals will benefit Merlin Park timescale

The Health Minister has promised that a new process of designing elective hospitals will speed up delivery of the one earmarked for Merlin Park. During a visit to Galway, Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill visited University Hospital Galway (UHG), Merlin Park and the Lambe Institute at UHG where a donation of €4m from the National Breast […] The post Speeding up process for elective hospitals will benefit Merlin Park timescale appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Science

4 w. ago Children injured during Circuit of Kerry rally settle cases for €325,000

Jamie O’Brien was watching the motor rally along with his parents and his sister at a church car park at Ballymacelligott when the accident happened 10 years ago.

Events

4 w. ago Whistleblower midwife calls on Minister to sort out maternity safety

A whistleblower has appealed to the new Minister for Health to meet to discuss allegations of unsafe practices at the Maternity Department of University Hospital Galway (UHG). The midwife wrote to Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill to convey “deep concerns” about UHG’s Maternity Department, which she highlighted in several protected disclosures since 2018. The protected disclosures […] The post Whistleblower midwife calls on Minister to sort out maternity safety appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

4 w. ago Boy who claimed he broke his arm on astro turf pitch settles action for €37,000

Callum Whelan was only 7 years old when the accident happened on an astro turf pitch owned by Dublin City Council.

Politics

last month Man hospitalised after major fire at industrial estate in Galway City

The building is located on the east side of the city and contains both businesses and residential apartments.

Events