LEVEL 5 - Your Guide To The Changes

Wed, Dec 30, 2020

At Level 5, the public health risk means that you will be asked to stay at home, except for travel for work, education or other essential purposes, or to take exercise within 5km of home. There will be no gatherings other than small numbers at funerals and weddings.

Ireland placed on full Level 5 Restrictions of the Plan for Living with COVID

Wed, Dec 30, 2020

The Government has today agreed that Level 5 as set out in the Plan for Living with COVID will apply nationally.

Cancer survivors working in the food industry sought for new initiative

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

Breakthrough Cancer Research, Ireland’s leading cancer research charity, is embarking on an exciting new awareness campaign that will launch early in The New Year.

Passing bay at Oranmore Station first phase of possible double tracking

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

Galway County Council, in conjunction with Irish Rail, has prioritised an application under the Urban Regeneration Development Fund (URDF) for a passing bay at Oranmore Railway Station.

Role of storytelling in language development to be explored at city school

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

BY DECLAN VARLEY
A Galway city national school has been backed by the School Excellence Fund to explore the role of storytelling in language enrichment in schools within linguistically diverse communities.

'I Sing of a Maiden'

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

To think of Christmas is to think of shepherds and lambs, an ox and an ass, angels and a star, kings from the East with their rich gifts, wicked King Herod, and the providential escape to Egypt of the Holy Family. But most of all it is to think of a mother and her child.

NUI Galway’s School of Law Adjunct Professor awarded Franco-German Prize for Human Rights

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

Chief Justice Dr Mathilda Twomey, who has recently been appointed Adjunct Professor at NUI Galway’s School of Law, has been awarded the Franco-German Prize for Human Rights. Chief Justice Twomey is one of 15 people to receive this prestigious annual award which marks Human Rights Day and recognises the efforts of all those who work endlessly to advance the causes of human rights and the rule of law.

Annaghdown track and astro project awarded €150,000

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

Annaghdown Community Development Committee have announced the successful awarding of €150,000 by Galway Rural Development through their Leader programme for the building of a new walking track and new astro turf facility at Gortscully in Annaghdown.

Clayton Hotel Galway has €1,000 to gift to one lucky charity

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

In keeping with the festive Christmas tradition of giving, and acknowledging the difficulties that local charities have encountered in their fundraising attempts this year, Clayton Hotel Galway has €1,000 to gift to one lucky charity.

The hotel is asking the people of Galway to nominate local charities via email throughout the month of December before the recipient is then chosen at random early in the New Year.

Success for Inis Meáin at 2020 ESB Creative Tech Fest Awards

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

Students from Coláiste Naomh Eoin on Inis Meáin have won the 2020 ESB Engineers of Imagination award at ESB Creative Tech Fest for developing an interactive small raft using circuitry and motors.

No one should be hungry this Christmas

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

“When there is no light, shine forth. When there is apathy, show caring for another. When there is a famine, be bread to the hungry soul. When there is a drought, be a well spring of hope.” - A Prayer for Help.

NUI Galway to lead Covid-19 Rapid Response Research and Innovation projects

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

NUI Galway has been awarded almost €700,000 in funding for three research projects as part of a coordinated Covid-19 Rapid Response Research, Development, and Innovation programme.

The new Government investment, totalling €10.5 million, will support 39 Covid-19 research and innovation projects nationally.

Galway passes out Cork to become second most expensive rental location

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

In new figures released by the Rental Tenancy Board, renting in Galway now ranks at an average of €1,269 per month. This means that for the first time ever, Galway City rents are on average above Cork City which stands at €1,220 per month.

Samaritans in Galway are there for you throughout this Christmas

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

Samaritans in Galway are reminding those in need, that their helpline will be open during their darkest hours, if they are lonely or struggling to cope this Christmas.

Local frontline workers ask public to be compliant

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

Complacency is the biggest enemy in the battle against the Covid-19 virus and it is important that people are on their guard and remain compliant in the run-up to Christmas, a nursing union official said this week.

Anne Burke, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation’s industrial relations officer in the west, said we are entering a “very tricky” period in relation to the virus and her union members are appealing to the public to be vigilant.

Out-of-hours community mental health café opens in Galway

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

An out-of-hours free adult mental health service has opened across the road from University Hospital Galway.

Think, before you put loved ones’ health at risk, urges HSE West’s public health director

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

If you take a health risk in the run-up up to Christmas then you are putting anyone you meet during the festive season in danger.

Two wards closed at UHG due to Covid outbreak

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

Two wards at the west’s biggest hospital remain closed to new admissions this week due to an outbreak of Covid-19.

Channel Mechanics staff clock up the distance for Cancer Care West

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

Oranmore software company, Channel Mechanics were delighted to have Cancer Care West visit the office for a presentation to the charity of €10,801. The presentation cheque being the result of a Channel Mechanics Charity fundraiser which saw the company clock up just over 4,050 kms along with their “Donate a Day” event.

Keeping open over Christmas — University Late Night Pharmacy

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

When we look back at 2020 in years to come, our thoughts will of course linger on facemasks, hand sanitiser, and social distancing, that year when singing Happy Birthday took on a new meaning for us all. While times have been tough, especially during the first lock-down, University Late Night Pharmacy has been fortunate to maintain their extended opening hours when other pharmacies have had to reduce.

“We are very lucky to have a team of pharmacists, technicians, and front of pharmacy staff who between us, like so many essential workers, have managed to work through the pandemic so far,” says Dr. Audrey Kinahan, Pharmacist. “I must acknowledge our great team who, despite the challenges of new protocols and guidelines coming nearly every week, have really bonded, and worked together to ensure a safe and caring environment in the pharmacy”.

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