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NUIG developed wipes that can trap viruses delivered to frontline services

The first shipments of a new type of decontamination wipe developed in Galway that could help fight the spread of coronavirus have been delivered...

Social distancing prompts closure of beach parking and Lough Rusheen park

Galway City Council has added to the number of public amenities that have been closed in order to comply with social distancing guidelines. The City...

Coronavirus: 5 more deaths in the West, State records additional 709 cases

Forty-four people have died after being diagnosed with COVID-19 in the Republic, bringing the total number of deaths here to 530. An additional 709 cases...

Coronavirus: City Council launches interactive map of local supports

As part of the work of the Community Response Forum coordinating local groups' efforts in the coronavirus pandemic, the city council has created an...

Half of Irish workers feel pressure to work outside of office hours

The pressure to work outside of office hours and check emails at home is something that almost half of Irish workers struggle with. That's according...

Aran Islands lifeboat carries out two medical evacuations in 24 hours

Though current circumstances mean there are far fewer people on the water than in a regular sunny April, that doesn't mean the Aran Islands...

Coronavirus: County Council helpline has received over 260 calls for assistance

The County Council's freephone helpline for vulnerable people seeking local supports during the Covid-19 crisis has received over 260 calls for assistance. The dedicated community...

Coronavirus: Galway cases increase as state sees 43 more deaths

The number of people in Galway who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 has increased by 23. There are now 260 cases in the county, as...

Tuam traveller community raises €1,000 to feed UHG staff

The past few weeks have seen incredible efforts from people of all walks of life to support the most vulnerable, and most essential, during...

GMIT volunteers making ventilators and vital PPE

Though teaching and much other college activity has come to a halt during the Covid-19 pandemic, staff at GMIT are still hard at work...

Galway gardaí ask people not to go to Hare Island

Galway Gardaí, the RNLI, and the Irish Coast Guard are asking people not to walk out to Hare Island during the period of Covid-19...

Over 30 online learning programmes launched by ICOS

A series of online and blended learning initiatives have been launched to support the co-operative sector, its members and their families. The series was introduced...

Expansion of calf investment scheme welcomed as “essential” to protect farmers

The recent decision to massively expand funding for the Calf Investment Scheme has been welcomed as an important support for farmers in the Covid-19...

‘Dangerous’ 5G conspiracy theories condemned by Galway TD

People are being urged to be careful about where they get their information from online following a rise in misinformation about 5G on social...

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil leaders agree on framework for government

The leaders of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have agreed on a framework for an historic government that would see the two parties in...

City Councillor calls for Leaving Cert fee to be waived

Galway City Councillor Alan Cheevers has called for the Leaving Cert fee to be waived this year due to the uncertainty facing students. It was...

ICU capacity doubled at Saolta hospitals in preparation for surge

ICU capacity in the Saolta Hospital Group in the west of Ireland has been doubled to deal with a potential surge in Covid-19 patients. Tony...

New campaign launched to support victims of domestic abuse during crisis

A new campaign to support victims of domestic abuse has been launched alongside €160,000 in additional funding. The additional funding will go to community and voluntary...

Coronavirus: Taoiseach says “darkest days” may still be ahead, but that people are making a difference

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar warned that Ireland may experience some of its "darkest days" in the coming weeks of the coronavirus pandemic, but that better...

Coronavirus: How does Galway compare to other cities around the world?

The official number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ireland rose to 8,928 yesterday after test results which were sent to Germany for testing were...

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