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HSE doctor apologises to Galway boy rewarded after 'potentially fatal' incident

The boy sued the Galway GP for negligence and breach of duty

6 months ago

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Well known Irish restaurant forced to close for days after 'filthy' discoveries

It has since reopened

over 1 year ago

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Meningitis Galway death investigated as three young people die after disease

The whole country is being warned to watch out for the seven symptoms of the deadly disease, R.I.P

over 1 year ago

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Galway hospital in danger as 'critical risk' identified at important facility

The report singled out the Galway unit for several failings

over 1 year ago

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Galway mum of 'only child' with rare syndrome angry over school bus incident

The mother says the list of things she has had to fight for 'is endless'

almost 2 years ago

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Terminally ill Galway mum slams HSE for 'little contact' after tumour discovery

The family is worried about the continued delays

about 2 years ago

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NUI Galway medical breakthrough as uni leads fight against life-altering disease

Researchers made a significant discovery that could lead to early detection and better outcomes for patients of the t...

about 2 years ago

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Woman left with 'life-changing' injuries after horror crash that killed her dad

Her mother was also involved in the crash

about 2 years ago

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Bon Secours hospital gets major jobs boost as €300m investment gets go ahead

The hospital group was praised for their ambition

about 2 years ago

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Galway hospital car park branded 'rip-off' as total charges for last year emerge

It was the second highest in the country

about 2 years ago

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NUIG research aims to find steamy truth behind international attitudes to sex

Let's talk about sex, Bay-Bee

over 2 years ago

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'Much needed' 50-bed Galway hospital expansion moves to next stage

The welcome news came as the hospital lost beds in recent years

over 2 years ago

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HSE ‘failing children’ says local rep as thousands left waiting for vital care

A lack of contingency planning has been blamed for the backlog

over 2 years ago

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Galway TD slams government over inadequate mental health services in A&E

She said that the government's funding commitment of €24 million did not go far enough as 5,432 people presented to 1...

over 2 years ago

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Brother's magical tribute for young Galway cancer victim who died suddenly

Cancer has sadly struck the family twice

over 2 years ago

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Councillor slams hospital policy as patients left 'unsafe' in A&E

The Councillor said that current measures were "not sufficient" to ensure the safety of patients and staff in hospital

over 2 years ago

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Cancer-killing Galway medical firm's €19m funding boost to continue drug trials

Natural Killer therapy funding aims to make breakthrough cancer therapy widely available

over 2 years ago

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New Galway hospital approved by cabinet to deal with patient backlog

The new facility has been earmarked for Merlin Park

over 2 years ago

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Some Galway pubs 'might not bother' opening at all because of new closing times

"All these new restrictions will do is foster an environment for house parties"

over 2 years ago

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'Life at risk' Galwegian forced to wait staggering amount of time for ambulance

A new report into National Ambulance Service response times is not encouraging for westerners

over 2 years ago

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Galway company breakthrough to bring world-first inhaled Covid vaccine to market

Aerogen began their partnership with CanSinoBIO in 2013 but their latest collaboration is a game-changer

over 2 years ago

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Pioneering Galway menopause clinic coming in 2022

A total of four will open around the country with the first opening today

over 2 years ago

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Mayo mum 'let down' by health system passes away aged 25

The brave mum said she felt ‘robbed’ by the healthcare system

over 2 years ago

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Mother of young Galway man who died in crash says he's 'saved four lives since'

“His last act was one of giving and generosity”

over 2 years ago

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Galway medical start-up nets €3.5m funding for groundbreaking surgery device

It will drastically change procedures going forward

over 2 years ago

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Galway TD expresses alarm at ‘massive’ disability diagnosis backlog

The backlog has increased by 800% since the summer

over 2 years ago

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New Connemara ambulance and rapid-response hub planned for Recess

The new facilities will be open in the first quarter of next year according to the HSE

over 2 years ago

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Galway people urged to know the signs of stroke and to act FAST

Every minute counts when it comes to stroke and recognising the signs is vital

over 2 years ago

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Sad day for Galway as nursing home shuts its door after 35 years in service

A big loss

over 2 years ago

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Majority of Galway hospital procedures cancelled as Covid cases skyrocket

Only the most critical of cases are going ahead

over 2 years ago

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Contract for major Galway hospital development to be issued next year

The expansion will be a big boost for healthcare the area

over 2 years ago

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Government’s €300,000 spending spree on ‘never used’ field hospital revealed

A number of contracts with hotels, hospitals and colleges were signed by the HSE during the early stages of COVID-19 ...

over 2 years ago

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SF Health spokesman David Cullinane and Mairéad Farrell TD to visit UHG Friday

The Sinn Féin deputies will meet with the Head of Nursing at UHG to discuss conditions at the hospital

over 2 years ago

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Leo Varadkar challenged 'call to hospital when they can't hide patients for you'

The Fine Gael leader said the situation was “unacceptable” and acknowledged that it was “one of the worst in the coun...

over 2 years ago

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Galway ambulance forced to drive 175km to horror crash as one rushed to hospital

It was over 100 miles from the ambulance’s station