Connacht Tribune / City Tribune - News and information in Galway

By Avril Horan
OVERSIGHT and scrutiny of Portiuncula University Hospital must be protected given changes to the structure of Regional Health Forums.
That’s according to Independent Cllr Dr Evelyn Parsons who has raised concerns that the hospital will now sit in two different health forums....

Towns and villages across the county could be set for a far-from-festive Christmas as the County Council is strapped for cash when it comes to funding Yuletide lighting.
This is the contention of Cllr Andrew Reddington (FG) who has warned that there will be no festive atmosphere in some of these towns unless funding is sourced....

Did you know over seven out of ten adults in Ireland do not have a Will – and an increasing number who make a Will are now choosing to include a charity?
As part of FreeWill February, Free Will Ireland invites members of the public to make a Will and consider including a charity at the same time....

By Avril Horan
GALWAY City Council officials say they are fully satisfied that the Ballybane Active Travel Scheme represents value for money, with construction works expected to be completed by May at the latest.
The issue was raised at this month’s meeting of Galway City Council, where councillors voiced concerns about potential cost overruns....