Episodes
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
There have been over 1,300 cases of sepsis at the Emergency Department at UHG over the past two years.
According to figures presented at the HSE Health Forum West this week, 317 of those later died.
However, an advisory was given that those deaths were not necessarily as a result of sepsis, as many patients would have other underlying conditions.
Forum member, Fianna Fail Councillor Donagh Killilea, says it shows the need for increased public awareness.
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Galway Cathedral has unveiled a gift of a replica of the iconic painting ‘Our Lady, Consoler of the Afflicted’ by Bishop András Veres of Gyor. for a limited period
Galway and Gyor share a connection dating back 350 years which is strongly tied to this painting.
The replica and accompanying exhibition will be on display in the Cathedral for a number of weeks.
Volunteer Helena O’Shea says it’s great to have the painting back in Galway with its strong local connection.
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Preparations are underway in Ballinasloe for the arrival of a French twinning delegation.
Representatives from Chalonnes-sur-Loire in Western France will arrive tomorrow, coinciding with the start of the historic Ballinasloe Horse Fair.
The delegation will be hosted by local families and are set to attend the Three Fair Dinner on Saturday evening.
The connection between both towns officially dates back to 1988 and independent councillor Evelyn Parsons says there is lot to learn from their French counterparts.
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
A meeting at County Hall this week heard there's still no affordable housing on the horizon for most towns in County Galway.
Over the past ten years, Galway County Council hasn't built any affordable housing - but plans are underway for developments in Claregalway and Athenry.
However, there's nothing planned yet for towns like Ballinasloe, Gort, Loughrea or Tuam.
The local authority this month launched an online survey to gauge the level of interest and preferred locations for affordable housing.
Sinn Fein Athenry/Oranmore Councillor Louis O' Hara says it's unnacceptable there's been no affordable housing built since 2013.
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
The HSE is to investigate three-month long waiting lists for X-Ray services in Tuam.
The long-awaited, multi-million euro services at Tuam Primary Care Centre were only officially opened this year.
But a meeting of the HSE Health Forum West heard this week that something appears to have gone very wrong - with waiting lists of between 8 and 12 weeks.
Councillor Donagh Killilea was assured that the situation will be investigated - and he spoke to David Nevin.
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
County planners approved 86 percent of all planning applications in the first half of this year.
Between January and July, over 1,100 valid applications were received by the planning department.
Of those - 976 were granted permission, while 164 were refused.
At a meeting at County Hall this week, Councillor Andrew Reddington said there's a consensus out there that planning is being refused far more often than it actually is.
Fine Gael Councillor Reddington says all 39 Councillors worked hard on the county development plan to try and help ensure that rural living remains viable.
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