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The crew of the Galway RNLI lifeboat launched on Sunday after a report of a windsurfer in difficulty off Salthill and again on Monday morning to a boat in distress off Ballinacourty Pier.

The water safety classes organised by the County Galway Water Safety Committee resume in Leisureland on Sunday September 29.

Clifden RNLI were tasked to rescue two people and their dog from Omey Island last week after rising water stranded them on the small island.

A burst water main along Lough Atalia Road caused both flooding and a major water shortage last week, causing several Galway city centre businesses to close.

Clifden’s volunteer lifeboat crew were called out to assist two sailors who had run into difficulty in Ballinakill Bay, near Letterfrack on Monday.

The water safety classes organised by the County Galway Water Safety Committee resume in Leisureland on Sunday September 29.

Researchers at University of Galway have developed a new, portable technology for on-the-spot testing of water quality to detect one of the most dangerous types of bacteria.

Ahead of higher temperatures forecast for Ireland in the coming week, homeowners are being warned to be on high alert of garden mishaps and break-ins – both common insurance claims in times of hot weather.

Galway RNLI last weekend assisted a lone sailor who was in difficulty and unable to return to shore after the yacht’s mast broke in half.