Galway Bay FM News Archives
GALWAY EVENTS FOR MENTAL HEALTH WEEK
Date Published: 09-Oct-2010
A number of events are planned by the Health Service in the West and NUIGalway as part of Mental Health Week.
The theme of this year’s campaign is ‘Building Resilience’ concentrating on developing personal strength.
The NUIG programme includes societies’ events, a graduate jobs fair, opportunities to volunteer with the ALIVE Volunteering Programme.
The college is also promoting the ‘MyStudentBody’ website which tackles relevant health issues on college campuses such as alcohol, drugs and sexual health.
A keynote session of ‘Laughter Yoga’ will take next Thursday, October 14th at noon outside Áras na Mac Léinn.
Health Promotion Officer at NUIG, Cindy Dring, says is a great way to promote positive mental health.
Meanwhile, Galway Mental Health Association has organised a celebration of choral music at St. Nicholas Collegiate Church tonight [Sat] at 8 o’ clock.
On Monday, an exhibition of art work by service users from Céim Eile and Danesfield House Day Centres will go on display in the main foyer of University Hospital Galway.
From Wednesday information sessions will take place in the foyer of UHG on mental health issues and how to access services.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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