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- NEWS
  
  Coronavirus: No new Galway cases as national figure jumps by 500
  
  Michael Malone - April 9, 2020 0
  
  The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Galway remains at 134 as no new cases were recorded in the county in the...
  
  NEWS
  
  Canney praises work of Public Participation Network amid pandemic
  
  Briain Kelly - April 9, 2020 0
  
  A Galway TD has praised the work being done by Public Participation Networks in Galway and around Ireland during the Coronavirus pandemic. Galway East TD...
  
  NEWS
  
  Government announces major expansion of supports for businesses
  
  Michael Malone - April 9, 2020 0
  
  A major expansion of supports for businesses impacted by COVID-19 has been announced. Minister Heather Humphreys announced that a package worth €1 billion in liquidity measures...
  
  NEWS
  
  Apache’s new pizza has the most unlikely toppings
  
  Michael Malone - April 9, 2020 0
  
  Easter is associated with many things: Jesus' ressurection, bunnies, eggs, family dinners and, of course, chocolate. With the latter in mind, Apache Pizza has stepped...
  
  NEWS
  
  COVID-19 symptom tracker website launched by NUIG
  
  Michael Malone - April 9, 2020 0
  
  A new website aimed at gathering information about the symptoms associated with COVID-19 has been launched. Mycovidsymptoms.ie will be used to quickly and easily track...
Sport
- GAA
  
  Galway GAA clubs raise money to help frontline workers
  
  Briain Kelly - April 6, 2020 0
  
  The GAA club championships might not be going ahead, and the clubs might be closed for the crisis, but that doesn't mean that Galway's...
  
  NEWS
  
  Tuam RFC finds creative way to hold Player of the Year Awards
  
  Michael Malone - March 30, 2020 0
  
  With the measures taken to halt the spread of COVID-19 across Europe, most events and gatherings have been cancelled or postponed. However, the lockdown hasn't...
  
  NEWS
  
  Coronavirus: city council shutters sports facilities
  
  Briain Kelly - March 24, 2020 0
  
  Galway City Council has taken the decision this week to close public sports facilities around the city to combat the spread...
  
  SPORT
  
  Galway GAA suspends all activity “for the foreseeable future”
  
  Briain Kelly - March 22, 2020 0
  
  Galway GAA has continued its shutdown of all club activity into the month of April, and said that its suspension is...
  
  SPORT
  
  GAA cancels 2020 Féile competitions and Celtic Challenge
  
  Briain Kelly - March 19, 2020 0
  
  The GAA has confirmed that multiple coaching and game initiatives will not be going ahead in 2020 due to ongoing uncertainty...
Courts
- COURTS
  
  Man brought to special court sitting over Ballinasloe stabbing
  
  Briain Kelly - March 24, 2020 0
  
  A man has been charged in connection with a stabbing in Ballinasloe which sent three people to the hospital on Sunday.
  
  COURTS
  
  Thieves used crowbar to smash their way into Clarinbridge pharmacy
  
  Briain Kelly - March 14, 2020 0
  
  A group of three thieves used a crowbar to break down the front door of a pharmacy in Clarinbridge and steal...
  
  COURTS
  
  Sentencing delayed for man who sexually assaulted woman in her sleep
  
  Briain Kelly - March 13, 2020 0
  
  Final sentencing for a man who sexually assaulted a woman in her sleep has been adjourned for the probation service to...
  
  COURTS
  
  Bench warrant issued for man who drunkenly threatened garda and his family
  
  Briain Kelly - March 11, 2020 0
  
  A Bench Warrant has been issued for a man who told the garda arresting him for being dangerously drunk in public...
  
  COURTS
  
  Phone thief jailed after refusing to complete community service
  
  Briain Kelly - March 8, 2020 0
  
  A man who received community service for multiple phone thefts has been sent to prison for failing to complete it after...
Business
- BUSINESS
  
  Thousands of jobs going as Debenhams closing Irish business
  
  Briain Kelly - April 9, 2020 0
  
  Debenhams has announced that it is permanently closing its stores in Ireland, and that the business here is going into liquidation. In a statement released...
  
  BUSINESS
  
  Local Enterprise Office hosting free webinar for struggling food businesses
  
  Briain Kelly - April 7, 2020 0
  
  This is a challenging time for food businesses of all stripes in Ireland, who are dealing with a complete shift in the way people...
  
  BUSINESS
  
  New Irish website to buy local products online launches today
  
  Michael Malone - April 6, 2020 0
  
  A new online market will be launched today which will allow people to buy local products online, while staying at home during the coronavirus...
  
  BUSINESS
  
  Canney calls for insurers to work “fairly and honestly” with businesses in crisis
  
  Briain Kelly - April 3, 2020 0
  
  Insurers must deal "fairly and honestly" with businesses and business owners who have been affected by the ongoing Covid-19 crisis a Galway TD has...
  
  BUSINESS
  
  County Council confirms commercial rates deferred to end of June
  
  Briain Kelly - April 2, 2020 0
  
  Galway County Council has confirmed that it is deferring the payment of commercial rates from businesses badly hit by Covid-19 until the end of...
Life & Style
- LIFE & STYLE
  
  This delicious, gin-based cocktail is designed to impress
  
  Peter Moore - April 7, 2020 0
  
  For this week’s Quarantine Cocktail, I'm going to tell you about a modern classic. There are many versions of this drink but my personal favourite...
  
  LIFE & STYLE
  
  Enjoy a Handsome Burger at home with DIY cooking kit
  
  Briain Kelly - April 7, 2020 0
  
  Galway's much loved Handsome Burger are helping people satisfy their food cravings at home with deliveries of DIY burger kits starting this weekend. People living...
  
  LIFE & STYLE
  
  Enjoy the taste of the Burren in a basket this Spring
  
  Briain Kelly - April 4, 2020 0
  
  The Burren Food Trail is making sure that, even though people can't visit the area this tourist season, they can still get a taste...
  
  LIFE & STYLE
  
  Share the heritage of Galway with Galway Beo
  
  Briain Kelly - April 3, 2020 0
  
  Absence makes the heart grow fonder, and while people are confined to their homes the county council is inviting everyone to help celebrate the...
  
  LIFE & STYLE
  
  Feeding the Tribe: Hospitality group serves over 1,000 meals to front line staff
  
  Briain Kelly - March 27, 2020 0
  
  Tribe Hospitality in Galway have been extending their tribe to provide over 1,000 meals to front line medical workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Over 12...
Weather
- NEWS
  
  Status yellow weather warning issued for Galway
  
  Briain Kelly - March 11, 2020 0
  
  Met Eireann has issued a status yellow weather warning for Galway along with most of the north and west of Ireland,...
  
  NEWS
  
  Warning of more flooding to come as weather advisory issued
  
  Briain Kelly - March 7, 2020 0
  
  Galway could see even more flooding over the next few says as Met Eireann has issued a Weather Advisory for fifteen...
  
  WEATHER
  
  Weekend weather forecast: Sunny spell to give way to rain
  
  Briain Kelly - March 5, 2020 0
  
  Galway has been enjoying its first hint of spring sunshine in the last day or so after weeks of rain, but...
  
  NEWS
  
  Status Red Storm Jorge warning brought forward, now in force
  
  Briain Kelly - February 29, 2020 0
  
  A Status Red weather warning for Galway is now in force as Met Eireann has moved it forward this morning while...
  
  NEWS
  
  Snow and Ice warning added to the mix for Storm Jorge
  
  Briain Kelly - February 29, 2020 0
  
  Met Eireann has added yet another element to the mix for Storm Jorge today, with a snow and ice warning issued...
Arts & Culture
- ARTS & CULTURE
  
  Cúirt Literature Festival is going digital this year
  
  Briain Kelly - April 8, 2020 0
  
  As event after event is forced to cancel this year thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, the Cúirt Literature Festival which takes place in Galway...
  
  ARTS & CULTURE
  
  Galway 2020 down to “skeleton staff” with three week layoff
  
  Briain Kelly - April 7, 2020 0
  
  Galway 2020 has announced that it is laying off all but the most essential staff for the next three weeks amid the coronavirus crisis...
  
  ARTS & CULTURE
  
  Tributes paid at the passing of acclaimed folk singer Mary McPartlan
  
  Briain Kelly - April 6, 2020 0
  
  Tributes have been paid to acclaimed folk singer Mary McPartlan, who has passed away from cancer at age 65. A native of Drumkerrin, Co. Leitrim,...
  
  ARTS & CULTURE
  
  Ros na Rún and Kenny’s bookshop launch Irish language short story competition
  
  Briain Kelly - April 6, 2020 0
  
  Families all around Ireland are staying home right now, and dealing with the dual challenges of educating young people, and keeping them entertained. Producers of...
  
  ARTS & CULTURE
  
  Galway TD welcomes chance for students to watch Shakespeare at home
  
  Michael Malone - April 3, 2020 0
  
  An East Galway TD has welcomed the move by RTÉ to screen Shakespeare classics for students at home. Minister for the Diaspora and International Development...