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.

Lockdown views: John O'Connor

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

"Things I'm missing right now; sitting outside Garavans with a tea and watching the world go by; going for a root around the stacks in Charlie Byrnes; and talking records with Paul in Bell Book & Candle.

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.

We are lucky to have Varadkar as our Taoiseach at this time

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

Insider is concerned that some seem to take too much pleasure when viewing our Government, and public behaviour, in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak, and comparing it to the UK.

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.

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.

Living with loss during the Covid-19 pandemic

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

Everybody loved Mary Burke (not her real name). She always had a kind word for people and was ready to help anyone in need. She babysat neighbours' children, attended every funeral in the village, baked cakes for sales of work, and was very involved with her local church and community.

Don’t insult the heroes by flouting the travel rules

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

There’s an old country song that has the line “when you’re leaving me, walk backwards, so I’ll think you’re coming home...” And it is kind of appropriate this week as we tell those people who we normally welcome to our city and county, to stay at home, to not be flocking west at a time when to put it bluntly, we are all doing our best to stay alive.

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.

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.

Don’t insult the heroes by flaunting the travel rules

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

There’s an old country song that has the line “when you’re leaving me, walk backwards, so I’ll think you’re coming home...” And it is kind of appropriate this week as we tell those people who we normally welcome to our city and county, to stay at home, to not be flocking west at a time when to put it bluntly, we are all doing our best to stay alive.

Galway 2020 forced to lay off staff and part with creative director

Tue, Apr 07, 2020

Galway 2020 has been forced to lay off staff, and "bring to an end" to its contract with Artichoke and creative director Helen Marriage, due to the impact COVID-19 is having on arts events and programming.

Covid-19 sees Government create 'two-tier' welfare system, says Hanley

Mon, Apr 06, 2020

Those who have lost employment or income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and who receive welfare allowance support, get 50 per cent more than those on the usual payment, resulting in "a two tier social welfare system".

Number of ICU beds to double at UHG

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

The number of intensive care beds at University Hospital Galway is set to more than double as the west’s biggest hospital prepares for the anticipated upsurge in Covid-19 cases in the coming weeks.

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