Bus and coach industry is ‘running on empty’

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

Galway’s bus and coach operators have warned today that their businesses are ‘running on empty’ and urgent Government action is needed to save the sector. The impact of the Coronavirus has been particularly hard on the sector, with the complete collapse of international and domestic tourism, and a huge reduction of passenger numbers on scheduled services.

COPE Galway offers practical ways in which the elderly can seek help at this time

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

COPE Galway is reaching out to older people in Galway City and County to encourage them to look after themselves and to let their community help during the COVID-19 crisis.

TG4 show looks at legend of Iggy Clarke

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

Famed Galway hurler Iggy Clarke is a Galway hurling legend, and hius eventful life on and off the pitrch will be the subject of TG4’s Laochra Gael programme tonight (Thursday).

Rabbitte suggests novel use of farmland as community gardens

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East Anne Rabbitte has written to the Minister for Agriculture to highlight the potential benefit of community gardens being facilitated by members of the local farming community during the COVID-19 crisis.

At present any community garden on privately owned farmland would be in breach of Single Farm Payment rules under the current criteria.

Galway people urged to book into their library online

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

An East Galway TD is highlighting the availability of the online BorrowBox library services.

LEO vouchers available to Galway businesses says Cannon

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

The Local Enterprise Office in Galway will be providing vouchers worth €2,500 up to €10,000 (with 50:50 match funding) to support business continuity preparedness, innovation, and productivity.

Galway company launches new anti-virus disinfectant

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

Galway company Hygeia, based in Oranmore has launched a new anti-viral disinfectant which is effective against a broad spectrum of viruses and works within five minutes.

NUI Galway president calls for ‘care, compassion, and flexibility’ as students face accommodation crux

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

NUI Galway president, Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, has called for property owners who have been accommodating students this year to work with the university and show compassion for those adversely affected the COVID-19 emergency.

Website launched to connect industry personal protective equipment stock to hospitals worldwide

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

Researchers at NUI Galway and University of Limerick have joined forces to design and launch a new website for personal protective equipment (PPE) emergency supply donation to connect industry PPE stock to hospitals worldwide.

The COVID-19 pandemic has overwhelmed the resources of the world’s health systems, often leaving frontline clinical staff without the required PPE, as traditional supply logistic chains lag behind the surge in demand. Professor Derek O’Keeffe, consultant physician at University Hospital Galway and professor of medical device technology at NUI Galway, has developed this innovative solution with his engineering colleague Dr Kevin Johnson, University of Limerick, to help tackle this problem.

Galway’s Aerogen ready to answer call for global recovery from COVID-19

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

Given the numbers of people globally who need and will need care to recover from Covid-19 infection, one Irish medical device firm says it may double the number of units it ships this year.

Drive-through Covid-19 testing centre to test 1,000 people a day

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

The first drive-through HSE Covid-19 testing centre in the West of Ireland, which is based at Galway Airport, will be able to test 1,000 people a day when it is fully operational.

Clean Cut Meals food drop to over 500 medical and front line staff throughout Ireland!

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

''On Monday we did a Clean Cut Meals food drop to over 500 medical and front line staff throughout Ireland, getting them direct access to healthy, nutrition dense food at their place of work. We know they don't have time to shop for food, let alone prepare and cook it.

Alzhemier Society of Ireland forced to cancel fundraisier

Wed, Mar 25, 2020

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) has announced the postponement of its largest annual fundraising campaign Alzheimer’s Tea Day due to Covid-19 and has launched an urgent appeal for vital dementia supports to help them to continue their vital work with people with dementia and their families during this devastating crisis.

Galway City Council to continue to provide essential services

Wed, Mar 25, 2020

Despite the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, Galway City Council continues to provide essential services.

Some curtailment of services has taken place and in accordance with health advice from the Government and the HSE. We are revising measures as needed.

Government announces a National Covid-19 Income Support Scheme

Tue, Mar 24, 2020

The Government has today announced a National Covid-19 Income Support Scheme to provide financial support to Irish workers and companies affected by the crisis.

"Significant contraction" of Galway 2020 on the cards

Tue, Mar 24, 2020

The Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture programme which had already been ravaged by a series of unfortunate cancellations this year will undergo a process of "significant contraction," the board said this evening after it met earlier in the day.

Public amenities can only remain open if people comply with social distancing

Mon, Mar 23, 2020

Public amenities, such as the Salthill Promenade, which have remained open despite the coronavirus restrictions, will only remain so if people comply with social distancing.

Canney slams those ignoring social distancing

Mon, Mar 23, 2020

Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has urged everyone to observe social distancing in the fight against the coronavirus.

City cannot afford to pay for Galway 2020, says Green councillor with emergency talks due today

Mon, Mar 23, 2020

It has emerged that a request was made to all councillors ten days ago to meet with the board of Galway 2020 individually.

New community helpline launched for people seeking assistance during the Covid-19 pandemic

Mon, Mar 23, 2020

Covid Community Response, a new national support helpline, has been launched today to bring communities together to help those in need during the Covid-19 pandemic. Anyone who needs assistance, from individuals who need help with groceries or prescriptions, to community organisations requiring support with their own activities, can contact the helpline by text (086 180 0256) or phone (021 237 7809).

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