Gort

Health Minister James Reilly, on a visit to Clare this week, reaffirmed that the final report concerning the death of Ms Halappanavar would not be presented to Cabinet until her husband, Praveen or his agent had an opportunity to express their views.

Gort’s Suzanne O’Donnell was named No Name Club’s hostess of the year at the national finals in Kilkenny at the weekend.

A Gort student is among five young women from across the country who will compete for the prestigious No Name Club Hostess of the Year title on Saturday.

Gort Cancer Support is hosting Passion for Fashion this Friday, which promises to showcase the best of local business as well as raise funds to facilitate the work of the organisation.

PLANS to build 150 new homes in Gort were refused this week by An Bord Pleanála. Galway County Council had refused planning permission to Daleoak Developments Ltd for 26 houses and two apartments and for outline permission for a further 122 houses at Ballyhugh. This was appealed by the company to An Bord Pleanála, who recently published its decision to turn down the appeal.

A COMMITMENT to discharge or admit 95% of all casualty attendees at Galway University Hospitals within six hours of registration by the end of the year is just one of the ambitious targets set by hospital chiefs under the 2013 Service Plan.

INTERNET dating has become increasingly mainstream but it is not without its pitfalls as Gort woman Mary Coen learned while researching her novel, Love and the Goddess.

THE victorious St Thomas’ hurlers were given a rapturous welcome when they took part in the Gort St Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday.