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Two Galway ambassadors urge participation in Irish Book Week

Large crowds gather in Eyre Square to support the Eradication of Poverty

Large crowds gather in Eyre Square to support the Eradication of Poverty

Large crowds have gathered in Eyre Square this afternoon to mark International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Trócaire volunteers from Galway, Dublin, Sligo and Limerick led a walk from Eyre Square down to Spanish Arch in wet and windy conditions. 
These people taking part explained why today is so important. 

Decision on wastewater plants for Clarinbridge and Craughwell could be made in coming weeks

A long-awaited answer on whether Clarinbridge and Craughwell will get wastewater treatment plants could be answered in the coming weeks. 
Both villages applied for a new Government fund last year, which seeks to create public wastewater facilities in areas of serious need. 
Local politicians have repeatedly argued that development in many towns and villages across Galway is "frozen" or "strangled" because of lack of wastewater plants. 
Responding to Deputy Sean Canney in the Dáil, Leo Varadkar said a decision on Craughwell and Clarinbridge could happen very soon. 

Surge in Galway motorists caught drink and drug-driving despite reduction in checkpoints

FYI Minister for Higher Education says Mountbellew is ’very much in contention’ to gain a veterinary college

Galway Garda Chief denies claims Salthill Garda Station being ”downgraded by stealth”

Simon Harris opens new Aleen Cust library on ATU Mountbellew campus

Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has opened a new library on the ATU Mountbellew campus
The 'Aleen Cust' library is named after Ireland's and the UK's first female vet, who professed her unwaivering desire to become a vet from a very young age.
She was refused recognition in the profession for most of her life because of her gender, until 1922, after a two-decade struggle, she was officially recognised as a veterinary surgeon.
During his visit Minister Harris was also told of the potential of the Mountbellew campus for a School of Veterinary, with a decision due by the end of the year.
Simon Harris told Leah Hogarty that Aleen Cust is a source of inspiration for anyone looking to improve their education:
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Tuam celebrates double-opening of healthcare facilities in heart of town

Tánaiste Micheál Martin says he's very impressed by the new health facilities in Tuam, which he has officially opened 
He also praised the very generous donation for the Community Nursing Unit provided by Joe and Helen O'Toole
The facility forms part of the Tuam Health Campus, located at the Old Grove Hospital site.
The overall campus represents an investment of around €50m and also hosts a primary care centre, an ambulance base, and mental health day hospital.
The Tanaiste spoke to Sarah Slevin just after the opening 

NTA chief admits ”shortcoming” in bus service to Loughrea