Galway helicopter rescue in two ‘aeromedical’ missions just hours apart

An Irish Air Corps emergency aeromedical mission was flown into University Hospital on Friday 14 June 2024 just hours after successfully completing another operation.

AIRCORPS112 was reported as inbound to UHG on Friday afternoon 14 June, as members of the public grew concerned over the presence of the chopper in the skies on the way to the hospital.

Galway Helicopter Movements & Overflights, the popular heli watch group, reported on the nature of the flight shortly after Galwegians noticed the chopper inbound. AIRCORPS112 was tasked with an Emergency Aeromedical Service and tackled the job with the AgustaWestland AW-139, a 15-seater twin-engine helicopter.

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Galway Helicopter Movements & Overflights reported to social media: “AIRCORPS112 is inbound to UH Galway now, Irish Air Corps Emergency Aeromedical Service AW139, Tail number 276, 301 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, 3 Operations Wing, Casement AB, Dublin.”

Just 15 hours previously, the same crew, AIRCORPS112 had made the same journey from Casement to UHG, as once again Galway Helicopter Movements & Overflights reported the situation: “AIRCORPS112 is inbound to UH Galway now, Irish Air Corps Emergency Aeromedical Service AW139, Tail number 276, 301 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, 3 Operations Wing, Casement AB, Dublin.”

And in other Galway city news, a much-loved store owner in Galway has announced he will retire after more than 50 years of serving the local community.

Mike Mongan, owner of Trinity Furniture on the Galway Road revealed his retirement decision after 52 years of being self-employed and 35 years in the furniture business.

Throughout his three-plus decades in the business, he has been to all the major trade shows in Europe as well as emerging markets in Asia.

Mike has thanked all of the customers who have walked through his doors down through the years as well as his “wonderful family” who have supported him throughout his journey.

In a post on Facebook, Mike revealed the sad news: “With a heavy heart I am announcing my retirement from the business in the coming weeks. After 52 years Self-Employed and 35 years in the furniture business, I am handing the mantle on to the next generation. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of my customers over the years. The furniture business has been good to me and my family has taken me from Caherlistrane To China and all the major trade shows in Europe.

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