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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.

Councillor raises issue of lack of GP's in Headford at recent meeting of the HSE

Tuam Councillor Mary Hoade raised the issue of the lack of GPs in Headford at a recent meeting of the HSE calling on the executive to allocate an extra 2 GPs to the area.
Following a number of retirements over the years, there are only 3 GPs in an area that covers Shrule, Kilmaine, Glencorrib, Claran, Cloughanover, Kilcoona, Caherlistrane, Annaghdown and Corrandulla. As a result, many locals are finding it difficult to get a GP now.
At the meeting, Councillor Hoade paid tribute to the existing GPs in the area but said that there is a requirement on the HSE to address this situation urgently.
She also added that this issue is not unique to the Headford area.

Galway businesses and landmarks to light up in green for Samaritans' Longest Night Campaign

Galway businesses and landmarks are to light up in green tomorrow for the Samaritans' Longest Night Campaign.
It's to show solidarity with those who may be struggling and coincides with the shortest day, the Winter Solstice.
The campaign highlights that while the nights are long, Samaritans' volunteers are always there to listen.
Samaritans' Galway Deputy Director of publicity Kristen Fossum says the simple act of lighting up in green can have a profound impact.