Galway Bay FM News Archives
GALWAY HOSPITAL WARD UNDER QUARANTINE AS VIRUS CONTINUES TO SPREAD
Date Published: 03-Feb-2010
A ward at University Hospital Galway remains under quarantine as staff at the hospital try to prevent the spread of a highly contagious virus.
St. Theresa’s Ward was forced to close after a number of patients contracted the Norovirus – more commonly known as the winter vomiting bug.
There are also visitor restrictions in place in one area of St. Patrick’s Ward at the hospital.
Staff at UHG have experienced a huge surge in the numbers of people being admitted to the hospital with the bug.
Professor Martin Cormican – a Consultant Microbiolgist for Galway University Hospitals – says hospital visits should be kept to a minimum
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Retail Excellence Ireland, the country’s largest retail industry trade body, has welcomed the news that 60 jobs have been saved at the city branch of B&Q.
It’s after the home improvements store successfully exited examinership.
Under the scheme, 2.4 million euro is to be invested by parent company Kingfisher plc, and B and Q will continue to trade at eight stores
This means 640 jobs have been saved nationwide, including 60 at the outlet in Knocknacarra.
However, David Fitzsimons of Retail Excellence Ireland says landlords need to be willing to help out smaller retailers too.
Date Published: 09-May-2013
Nine people die in Galway every week from heart disease and stroke.
That’s according to the Irish Heart Foundation, which is launching its Happy Hearts Appeal today. (9/5)
An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, launched the appeal today to help raise funds for the charity, which has seen increasing demand on its patient services.
The Foundation says it needs to raise at least half a million euro to maintain existing information services.
Date Published: 13-May-2013
Concerns have been raised over traffic delays at the railway crossing in Oranmore.
Councillor Jim Cuddy says he has received many representations from local motorists who have been experiencing extended delays.
He says the closed barrier can sometimes cause a traffic tailback as far as the roundabout near the Maldron hotel.
Cllr Cuddy has brought the matter to the attention of Iarnrod Eireann and has asked for an explanation as to why the crossing is closed for so long.
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