14 h. ago Motorists advised to expect possible distruptions during tomorrow's CROI Cycle

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The 31st annual Croí Corrib Charity Cycle is taking place in Galway tomorrow and will depart from the University of Galway Dangan Sports Campus. Due to the large number of cyclists taking part, Croí would like to advise motorists and road users that there may be delays in […] The post Motorists advised to expect possible distruptions during tomorrow's CROI Cycle appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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43 h. ago Michael D Higgins donates Presidential Archive to University of Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Michael D Higgins has donated his Presidential Archive, including letters, photos and books, to the University of Galway. The university has also renamed the Aula Maxima building in the iconic Quandrangle ‘The Michael D Higgins Auditorium. Music, poetry and speeches all formed part of today’s celebration, along […] The post Michael D Higgins donates Presidential Archive to University of Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago Decrease in alcohol, cigarette and cannabis use among school

The University of Galway study has tracked shifts in young people’s behaviours over the past 25 years.

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5 d. 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.

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5 d. 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.

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5 d. ago Minister Lawless turns sod on new Library & Learning Commons at University of Galway

The dawn of what will be a new era in learning at University of Galway is officially underway – after Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless turned the sod to mark the start of the construction of the new €80m Library and Learning Commons. The building will be a […] The post Minister Lawless turns sod on new Library & Learning Commons at University of Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 d. ago University of Galway Students Union raises €29,500 for charity

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University of Galway’s Student Union has raised just under €29,500 for charity. The funds raised have been presented to Galway Rape Crisis Centre and Galway Autism Partnership. Majority of the fundraisers took place during Raise and Give Week with events like the Firewalk. a RAG Rose Competition […] The post University of Galway Students Union raises €29,500 for charity appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. 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.

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1 week 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.

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1 week 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.

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1 week 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.

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2 w. ago Higher Education Minister launches University of Galway’s five

The University of Galway has set out its five-year blueprint for development – with a renewed focus on being a research-intensive globally connected higher education institution. Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless unveiled the University of Galway’s Strategic Plan 2025-2030 – entitled Of Galway, For the World – which […] The post Higher Education Minister launches University of Galway’s five-year Strategic Plan appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Galway launch for new book on rich heritage of West Mayo’s placenames

On a warm summer’s evening that might have been specially created for a long rural walk, a group gathered in the shady confines of Charlie Byrne’s Bookstore to help launch a new book that is packed with the story and heritage of some of the most historic routes in our neighbouring county. Galway University graduate […] The post Galway launch for new book on rich heritage of West Mayo’s placenames appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Tuam pupils to contact Education Minister on importance of free school breakfasts

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A primary school in Tuam is to contact the Minister for Education to highlight the importance of free school breakfasts. Trinity Primary School has taken first place in a University of Galway children’s science research competition for their trial on whether eating breakfast impacts academic performance. After […] The post Tuam pupils to contact Education Minister on importance of free school breakfasts appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 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.

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2 w. ago UG study sheds light on why certain spiders more venomous than others

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A newly published study from University of Galway sheds light on why some spiders are far more venomous than others. It looked at more than 70 different species to determine what factors decide how deadly they are. We all know that big spiders can be harmless and […] The post UG study sheds light on why certain spiders more venomous than others appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago UG leads new study to investigate how wild bees survive across Europe

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University of Galway is leading a new study to investigate the survival of wild honey bees across Europe. It’s a cross-European collaboration called the “Free B Project” and it coincides with World Bee Day this week. Free living honey bees were once thought to be extinct in […] The post UG leads new study to investigate how wild bees survive across Europe appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago University of Galway’s Tax Clinic wins Excellence in Education award

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The University of Galway’s Tax Clinic has been recognised with the Excellence in Education award at the prestigious Irish Accountancy Awards It provides free, confidential tax information and support to students and members of marginalised communities. Tax student volunteers, under the supervision of qualified tax professionals, help […] The post University of Galway’s Tax Clinic wins Excellence in Education award appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Higher Education Minister concerned over delays to student accommodation in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Higher Education Minister has expressed concern over delays to purpose-built student accommodation in Galway. Minister James Lawless is in the city today for a series of engagements at University of Galway. They include the launch of a new pharmacy course and the turning of the sod […] The post Higher Education Minister concerned over delays to student accommodation in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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