Galway Bay fm newsroom – There is a call for major investment in healthcare in Headford, as the area faces a GP shortage.

Councillor Andrew Reddington has met with Community Healthcare West Chief Officer Breda Crehan Roche, as recruitment has begun to replace a retired GP in the town.

Councillor Reddington says there is demand for a primary healthcare centre in Headford, for people in surrounding areas as well as the town itself.

He states there is a national shortage of GPS and rural areas like Headford are the worst hit.

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Upgrade works on Shop Street and High Street will commence next week, as part of street rehabilitation and drainage works.

The works will remove uneven surfaces and surface water ponding, and will be completed in four phases.

Sections will be cordoned off from the public by fences during each stage, with pedestrian access maintained at all times.

While trader traffic will be facilitated daily, with some rerouting arrangements at times, including diversions from High Street for 2-3 weeks.

Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Galway city charity has been added to a list of seven organisations nationwide to benefit from funding of over €700,000 to support family carers.

Galway Autism Partnership, based in Newcastle, is set to receive €31,000 to improve employment opportunities for family carers

Galway Autism Partnership alongside Finglas Community Service are the latest organisations to be included for funding under a scheme that focuses on the demands placed on young carers.

The funding aims to help young carers in balancing their learning and caring commitments, and will provide practical support to help them re-enter work and education.

Over the next year, this funding will help 15 carers and 10 young carers into further education, as well helping 10 carers to continue in formal education and enhancing the employability of a further 15.

The announcement builds on the €700,000 funding announced last December for five projects across Ireland.