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The choices that people make now could influence the kind of Christmas they have and the level of Covid-19 in the community in the New Year, according to the chief executive of the Saolta University Health Care Group.

NUI Galway Students’ Union (SU) are looking to spread kindness as it begins its Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) challenge this week.

As shops re-open their doors and the Christmas shopping gets into full swing, citizens of Galway and visitors to the city can look forward to seeing the new festive lights in Eyre Square, from 4pm daily until the New Year.

At around midnight on New Year’s Eve last, I stood with friends and family and listened as the bells of St Nicholas rang out across Galway City, their wonderful peals soaring high into the night sky, hanging there and waiting until the ship’s horns in the bay answered their call. It was a fitting moment; the juncture of the civic and maritime, two key attributes of the city over many centuries.

Minister of State in the Department of Transport with responsibility for International and Road Transport and Logistics

Q: There is just too much to do. I have a full-time job, family and personal responsibilities. Work is spilling over into my weekends to meet deadlines and there seems to be nothing I can do about it. Please help (BC, email).

The ideal Christmas break is available in one of Ireland’s most famous beauty spots for those looking for an escape from the restrictions of Covid-19. A walk along Salthill’s beautiful promenade is a pleasure any time of the year. Among the many advantages of a stay at The Galway Bay Seaview Apartments is the convenience of a bracing walk on this promenade, the madness of a Christmas morning swim or the pleasure of waving goodbye to 2020 as the New Year’s Eve sun goes down on Galway bay.

As far as I can make out we’ve only had one bank holiday since New Year’s Day without a lockdown in place. History will judge whether the damage caused was justified, but for now one thing at least is certain: damage is being done. This week I’d like to encourage you, if you possibly can, to let nature help you undo at least some of that damage; or if that’s not possible, to help you cope with it and give you hope for the future.

Laurice Van Den Oosten, a native of Fahy, started her own business at the age of 19, going from teaching piano from home to running a private school with 150+ students, 10 members of staff and offering over 30+ services in Art, Music, Therapy and Education.