Cannon urges parents to submit school bus scheme applications

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

An East Galway TD is urging the county’s parents to get School Bus Scheme applications in for the forthcoming school year by April 24.

Fundraising for Galway COPE Meals on Wheels to help our most vulnerable

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

Galway Hooker Sailing Club, in association with Galway Bay Seafoods, is joining forces with COPE to raise funds for the vulnerable in our community during the Covid19 crisis.

Athenry Credit Union Photography Competition 2020

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

Athenry Credit Union has launch its inaugural amateur photography competition with €500 in prizes up for grabs. The competition is open to all ages, whether you are a budding amateur photographer with a camera or if you just enjoy taking some photographs on your phone or smart device.

Athenry Credit Union is encouraging entrants to take the time to review their cameras and devices to find previously taken photos, or if safe to do so and within the current Government Guidelines explore their surroundings to find that perfect photo.

Galwaywoman named new social affairs and religion correspondent on RTE

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

RTÉ News haso announced the appointment of Galway-native Ailbhe Conneely as its new Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent. For the past 17-years Ailbhe has worked as a news reporter across all RTÉ platforms, including as a member of RTÉ’s political staff for seven years, reporting on events in the Houses of the Oireachtas and the European Parliament.

St. Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union special opening hours for Frontline Staff.

Wed, Apr 15, 2020

St. Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union have again reopened their doors at the new earlier time of 7am in their Westside branch. This new opening from 7am to 9.30am daily, is to facilitate any frontline staff access to their services before they go to work or as they come home from a night shift. Frontline workers in so many sectors are facing into this pandemic head on & the Credit Union thought this was one way they could help them during this time.

Saolta draws up ‘surge plan’ as ICU occupancy doubles

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

Saolta has drawn up a “surge plan” to meet the challenges expected to face the health service as the pandemic peaks - the HSE believes this will take place within the coming days and week. This will see a field hospital at the Bailey Allen Hall at NUI Galway and a self-isolation centre at the Connacht Hotel.

Medical equipment found dumped on street in Newcastle

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

Illegal dumping has spiked in the two weeks since the coronavirus lockdown was imposed, but the most shocking incident yet items of medical equipment found dumped close to UHG.

Covid-19 shows business can support remote working, says Hanley

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

Many of the measures being taken by institutions and businesses to ensure work continues are measures disability advocates have been requesting for years, and such measures should be retained once the Covid-19 pandemic has passed.

Sinn Féin to hold online Easter Rising commemoration

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

Normally, 1916 Rising commemorations would be held in Galway City, Oranmore, Clifden, Ballinasloe, and other areas of the county over the Easter weekend, but the coronavirus lockdown has forced these to go online.

Farrell 'concerned' by lack of oversight over non-compliant business activity during lockdown

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

The lack of oversight on non-compliant business activity during the coronavirus lockdown is "very concerning", and the current guidelines are "wholly inadequate".

Concerns raised over lack of detail around extra beds for Direct Provision centres

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

An extra 650 beds for the two direct provision centres in Galway City, to assist with social distancing in those centres is a welcome move, but the "absence of detail is worrying".

Government must secure domestic production line for PPE, says Farrell

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

The Government must "immediately secure" a domestic production line for Personnnel Protective Equipment for frontline healthcare workers.

Clarity needed on Government's financial package being offered to student nurses

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

The Government must clarify its position on the financial package to be offered to student nurses who have been re-called for placement in hospitals throughout the State.

'Robust financial package' needed to protect farmers during Covid-19 crisis, says O'Hara

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

A "robust financial package" to protect farmers during the Covid-19 emergency is essential, especially in order to mitigate the effects of the drop in demand for farmers' produce, particularly in the beef and sheep sectors.

Rabbitte calls for 'No Detriment' policy to ease exam pressure on third level students

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

With the coronavirus lockdown preventing students from accessing the books and documents necessary for their studies, third level institutions across Ireland should immediately introduce a 'No Detriment' policy.

Galway Simon Community launch emergency appeal to fund vital services during Covid-19

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

Local homeless charity Galway Simon Community has launched an emergency appeal in a bid to fund their vital housing and homelessness prevention services during what they say is ‘a crisis within a crisis’.

The appeal was launched as part of a national campaign in response to the significant rise in running costs of the Simon Communities across the country in responding to the Covid-19 crisis. The emergency appeal compares the challenges of social isolation with the challenges that people experiencing homelessness face each day.

Galway Wind Park launches €70,000 Community COVID-19 fund

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

SSE Renewables and Greencoat Renewables, joint owners of Galway Wind Park, have today launched a €70,000 COVID-19 response fund to support local communities around the wind farm in Connemara.

Galway Wind Park launches €70,000 Community COVID-19 fund

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

SSE Renewables and Greencoat Renewables, joint owners of Galway Wind Park, have today launched a €70,000 COVID-19 response fund to support local communities around the wind farm in Connemara.

Galway Wind Park launches €70,000 Community COVID-19 fund

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

SSE Renewables and Greencoat Renewables, joint owners of Galway Wind Park, have today launched a €70,000 COVID-19 response fund to support local communities around the wind farm in Connemara.

The funding, which is being made immediately available, will support community groups that are currently mobilising a rapid response to support those most-in-need as a direct result of the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak.

Galway Wind Park launches €70,000 Community COVID-19 fund

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

SSE Renewables and Greencoat Renewables, joint owners of Galway Wind Park, have today launched a €70,000 COVID-19 response fund to support local communities around the wind farm in Connemara.

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