Nine Covid-19 testing centres to be in place by end of the week

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

Covid-19 testing centres have opened this week in UHG and Renmore, and a total of nine centres is expected to be in place across the west by the end of the week.

Only ‘very urgent’ appointments taking place at UHG and Portiuncula

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

Only “very urgent” inpatient, day surgery, diagnostic, and outpatient appointments are now taking place at Galway University Hospitals [UHG and Merlin Park] and Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe until further notice.

Doughiska/Roscam residents set up WhatsApp group to help elderly in the community

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

Residents in Doughiska and Roscam have set up a What’s App Group of volunteers to be help get groceries or prescriptions to elderly and/or vulnerable people in the community.

Hanley demands rent and rates freezes during Covid-19 crisis

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

"Nobody should be evicted or impoverished as a result of the Coronavirus. Other European countries have placed an amnesty on rents while COVID-19 lasts and for the sake of our society we should do the same."

Domestic violence incidents must not 'go under radar' during Covid-19, says O'Reilly

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

Despite the lockdown necessitated by the coronavirus crisis, incidents of domestic violence will continue, but because of the lockdown many such incidents will continue to go under the radar, and unreported.

Galway tenor answering Ireland’s call

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

In a time when the collective is asking the individual to give his all for the community, a Galway tenor took to the streets outside his home on St Patrick’s Day and performed a 30 minute set to raise the spirits of his neighbours during the lockdown.

Dos and don’ts of combatting Covid-19

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

The newspaper columns, radio airwaves, and our television screens have been dominated by one topic recently and that has been the coronavirus.However, despite wall-to-wall coverage, there are so many terms and phrases that one can get confused at what to look for and what to do. Here we lay out an easy step-by-step guide in identifying and tackling the problem if you or one of your loved ones end up falling ill.

Light a candle at home in lieu of Sunday service, says Rector

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

Rector of Saint Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, Galway, Kilcummin Church, Oughterard & Provost of Tuam

Galway Volunteer Centre appeals for volunteers to support Covid-19 community response

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

Galway Volunteer Centre is continuing to provide supports to the community during the Covid-19 crisis. The service is requesting that anyone interested in volunteering register online at www.volunteergalway.ie.

Twelve Covid-19 cases detected to date in Galway

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

A total of 12 confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in Galway to date, according to statistics released by the HSE yesterday evening. The news came as the executive rolled out plans to substantially increase the number of tests and testing centres available nationally.

Why Ireland needs a Fianna Fáil/Fine Gael coalition right now

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

The former British prime minister, Harold Wilson, once mused that "a week is a long time in politics". Never in modern times has that phrase been so true.

Canney accuses meat factories of 'profiteering' during the coronavirus crisis

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

A leading Galway TD has come out in support of allegations by the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association, which have accused meat factories of "profiteering" during the coronavirus crisis.

Creative Ireland Programme submission deadline approaches

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

Applications for The Creative Ireland Programme 2017-2020, a Government-led, culture-based initiative designed to promote individual, community, and national well-being, close at 4pm on Thursday March 26.

Mayor calls on banks to show 'leadership and compassion' when it comes to mortgage payments

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

A moratorium on commercial rates, insurance rebates, and mortgage and rent freezes, are urgently required to assist individuals, and small/medium businesses to withstand the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Farrell calls for doubling of child benefit during Covid-19 lockdown

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

While crèche closures are necessary to contain the spread of Covid-19, the Department of Children must put measures in place to assure staff, parents, and providers, so they are not left in "serious financial difficulty".

The sun will rise on a better day

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

The day will come again soon when the sun will rise on Galway, throwing a blanket of gold across the city, snaking down through those streets, creating a warmth in which we all will bask; banishing the cold fearful thoughts that we all harbour once our eyes open each morning at this time. The day will come when we go back to worrying about the trivial things we worried about; when the rain will be just the rain and the traffic, just the traffic.

NUI Galway development VP to head up crisis communications campaign

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

Galwayman John Concannon, currently VP of development at NUI Galway, has been chosen to head up the Government response to the Coronavirus crisis.

No need to panic buy home heating oil advises CEO

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

There is no need to panic when it comes to ordering home heating oil, that is according to the CEO of Corrib Oil Company, Eugene Dalton.

Responding to the educational challenges of the Covid-19 crisis

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

This too will end, but, when it does, we will emerge into a totally transformed world, in which every aspect of our lives, socially, economically, and politically, will be reshaped by what we are about to experience.

Measures needed to prevent exodus of childcare workers says Rabbitte

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs Anne Rabbitte says stop gap measures need to be considered by Government to prevent an exodus of childcare workers over the next number of months.

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