4 d. ago Progress in adding 300 new beds to University Hospital Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Progress has been made in adding 300 new beds to University Hospital Galway. Two blocks will be built as part of an overall redevelopment plan, with each expected to accommodate 150 patients. A design team has been appointed for the site of one of the blocks, with […] The post Progress in adding 300 new beds to University Hospital Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 d. ago National disability conference to take place at University of Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A conference is taking place at University of Galway tomorrow to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The findings of a national survey will be presented at the event, which marks the 20th of anniversary of the Disability Act 2005. The conference will feature two expert […] The post National disability conference to take place at University of Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Ops are cancelled as University Hospital Galway under strain

Management at UHG this week issued a warning to patients attending its Emergency Department (ED) that they could expect extremely long waiting times — as they pleaded for only those requiring emergency care to attend the extremely overcrowded facility. On Monday, more than 300 people attended at the hospital’s ED, resulting in large numbers of […] The post Ops are cancelled as University Hospital Galway under strain appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Louth students receive scholarship awards at ceremony in Dublin City University

Louth students receive scholarship awards at ceremony in Dublin City University  Ireland Live

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1 week ago Third person refuses honorary degree at University of Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A third person has announced they will not accept an honorary doctorate at University of Galway this morning. It places further pressure on the university – as a protest is also set to take place at the awarding ceremony. On Monday, film-maker Margo Harkin announced she would […] The post Third person refuses honorary degree at University of Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Actress Olwen Fouéré to refuse honorary degree from University of Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Well known actress Olwen Fouéré is the latest person to refuse an honorary doctorate from University of Galway. She’s the second person who has made such an announcement this week, ahead of a conferring ceremony tomorrow morning. On Monday, film-maker Margo Harkin announced she would not accept an […] The post Actress Olwen Fouéré to refuse honorary degree from University of Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Dara Calleary, Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, visits DCU

Dara Calleary, Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, visits DCU  Dublin City University | DCU

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2 w. ago Minister Calleary announces €4.9m in funding for Irish Language digital projects in Dublin City University

Minister Calleary announces €4.9m in funding for Irish Language digital projects in Dublin City University  gov.ie

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2 w. ago Public invited to shape future of University Hospital Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The public is being invited to shape the future of University Hospital Galway through a series of drop-in consultations on the development plans They include two new bed blocks with 300 additional inpatient beds; a new Emergency Department, ICU and Surgical block, a new cancer centre, laboratory […] The post Public invited to shape future of University Hospital Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago ECB Chief Economist highlights euro area challenges at University of Galway lecture

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM ECB Chief Economist Philip Lane has highlighted euro area challenges at a University of Galway lecture Professor Lane stated while unemployment in the euro area remains low, early signs point to a weakening labour market, reflected in declining new job postings across several countries He also emphasised […] The post ECB Chief Economist highlights euro area challenges at University of Galway lecture appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Dublin City University first in Ireland for Environmental Sustainability

Dublin City University first in Ireland for Environmental Sustainability  Dublin City University | DCU

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3 w. ago Park and ride services at both UG and ATU may be running for week before Christmas

A NEW Christmas Park and Ride service for the city has taken a step forward, as the University of Galway has agreed in principle to allow parking on campus at the Corrib Village entrance, from December 19 to 24. The move will be of particular benefit to those living along the N59, says Cllr Eddie […] The post Park and ride services at both UG and ATU may be running for week before Christmas appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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