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Events planned in Tuam for visit of Mayor of Straubing, Germany in April

The Mayor and several officials of Straubing in Germany will be visiting Tuam this April.
It's part of a twinning relationship between the two areas, which dates back to 1991.
Special events are being planned for the visit, which coincides with the 35th anniversary of the original connection.
Independent Councillor Karey McHugh Farag says they'll be hoping to show off the best of Tuam during the visit.

Lack of GPs a serious issue according to local councillor

The lack of GPs in North Galway is a serious issue, with residents unable to get doctor care in their local area.
This is according to Councillor Andrew Reddington, who told Galway Bay FM news that he had received numerous calls last week from concerned residents.
Councillor Reddington referred to a doctor in the Headford area who had recently retired and as a result, his patients were transferred to a new doctor.
A transfer process is in place to transfer patients to another practice but the number of transfers involved is taking some time leading to patients having to go elsewhere for GP services.
Speaking on Sunday’s lunchtime news, Councillor Reddington said that it was a serious issue that must be sorted out.

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Demolition work has begun on the old Tourist Office in Salthill

Work has begun this morning on the demolition of the old tourist office in Salthill.
The long-defunct office, situated beside Galway Atlantaquaria, has had various plans over the past decade to repurpose the site, including a business hub.
It was noted in September that planning permission wasn't required to clear the site, and yesterday, fences were erected using specialised heavy equipment, with work commencing this morning.
Speaking earlier, City West Labour Councillor Niall McNeils welcomed the move, saying that it should be zoned sooner rather than later.