Is Colm hiding a guilty conscience in Ros na Run?

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January 28, 2024

A man in his 70s was killed in a single vehicle car crash in County Roscommon on Saturday afternoon.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a single vehicle collision on a local road in Frenchpark shortly before 2pm on Saturday.

The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a man in his late 70s, was taken by ambulance to Sligo University Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

The scene is currently preserved for examination by Garda forensic collision investigators, and local diversions are in effect.

The local Coroner has been informed, and arrangements for a post-mortem examination are underway.

Gardaí in Roscommon are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

Additionally, road users who were traveling on this road at the time and have camera footage, including dash-cam footage, are requested to make it available to investigators.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Castlerea Garda Station on 094-9621630, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

The Psychology of Luck: How Beliefs Influence Gambling Behavior

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January 27, 2024

Generation after generation, studies show that one of the most loved activities is the thrill of gambling. The desire to try the risk in the scenery where you expect to get the life-changing reward of just taking a gamble is not resistive, no matter if you play at legit online casinos Canada or if you are engaging in sports betting or purchasing lottery tickets. This makes gambling an attractive activity. However, it could make a pathway to addiction to some, thus, mental, social, and economic health issues that are severe. The beliefs a person holds about gaming are one of the key aspects that can define one’s gambling problems.

Our thoughts influence us genuinely, whether they are positive or negative. Thus, we consider betting as good, bad, or not based on how we think. If you are naturally optimistic, you may believe that you are skilled at a specific game, that the psychology of luck will be on your side, or that you’ll eventually win if you stick to it. Because you may have the above beliefs, you will think what you do has more prospects of being in a winning situation, which in turn will feel more fun and motivate you to keep on. However, such a system might lead to increased confidence, and sometimes people behave in a dangerous manner which can be seen as a bet for big money or continuing gambling after losing money. Let’s see more in the sections that are coming up.

External Factors Must Be Considered

Marketing strategies, societal standards, and the activities of other gamblers are all examples of external factors that the belief system might be under the influence of. For instance, if you have frequently seen others achieve success with the platform, you may conclude that the platform has already become easy to win and then give it a try. However, as the gamers are losing to the game, they can turn it down as to their opinion, believing that it’s rigged, so they stop playing it.

One must say that people’s gilded opinions on gambling are seldom founded on facts. These often follow the social beliefs deeply rooted in a society and cultural perspectives. Besides that, they may be the product of one’s experiences. In contrast, the attitudes that a person has towards the psychology of gambling can be either more or less positive if the family he/she is from, either cares about risk-taking and gambling regardless of the outcome or thinks that it is either wrong or thoughtless. Now, how does one master the control of their existence instinct to not dwell on gambling? Keeping alert and knowing what is happening around you in one form. The players might develop the ability to tolerate their gambler’s thinking by tracking all their thoughts and feelings while playing. This will assist them in drawing connections to the times when they were displaying either positive or negative thinking patterns and then help them to either confront or change those patterns.

The Right Attitude Changes Everything

A person’s attitude to gambling and how to behave responsibly form a certain thinking that causes their specific gambling behavior patterns. Friends, community, and family members tend to signal as well as support those who are actively gambling. The public’s enhanced view of betting done within the city can trigger notable changes in people’s gambling patterns and give them the impression that gambling is a norm or more widespread than it is.

Maybe, friends and relatives who also spend substantial money on gambling and make a reasonable assessment of gambling risks will help you to estimate how much they lose/spend and how often. They usually do this to recognize warning signs of gambling getting too intense, and to reduce your gambling tendencies. Just playing the lottery or bingo won’t cause damage, but it may get worse for those who gamble in two or more gambling activities, lose more than $50 a week, and bet more than once a week, which is stated by some researchers.

Free Will May Influence Your Goals

It’s not a secret that those who have stronger certainty of free will have more intentions to make objectives, which is important for themselves and leads others to be more independent. Besides that, research has also shown a byproduct of a decrease in the idea of free will, which results in disbelief in honesty as well as aggressiveness. Being an addict and having a gambler mentality can teach you that you have very limited authority in your life, and the idea of free choice becomes overrated. Consequently, it would make the degree to which a person does or does not believe in free will or determinism affect how he or she chooses to be. Action-wise, grumbling, and other mood disorders are among the common mental health problems that trouble gamblers. The problem directly impacts the current situation when it is considered one of the key health issues in public.

Frequent Superstitions May Cause Issues

It is the same from the beginnings of gambling to the present day that there are superstitions connected with the games. Many weird rituals are used by people from different locations worldwide to bet on the game to bring them more luck for the casino the next time. Amongst these rituals, we can refer to buying new underwear or shirts considered lucky by the player on the eve of playing and playing exclusively slot machines on a specific day. Such as a little one would do, throwing all the bankroll away on a single number while hoping for the best, that is gambling! Of course, one would expect there are some specific casino superstitions. Among the many ways that players might influence their good luck in gambling, here are a few:

Having one’s legs crossed.
Itchy hands.
Bad luck with the number 13.

Conclusion

One of the reasons that contributes to the classification of this action is a concept that predominates in a person. What is positive seems to justify the risky behaviors and the behaviors that focus on the desire to achieve, which are overconfident. What is negative may show behaviors that are negative, and which lead to sorrow. People are better equipped to keep themselves from an undesirable situation that could lead to an inevitable addiction problem by engaging in mindfulness, seeking help, and examining their thoughts.

Adult homelessness in Galway spiked 14.5% in late 2023

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January 26, 2024

Galway Daily news Homelessness in Galway spiked in late 2023

Homelessness in Galway spiked in the final three months of 2023, with nearly 300 adults in emergency accommodation over Christmas.

There were 299 homeless adults in Galway City and County recorded in the week of December 25 – 31, 2023, up from 261 in late October.

The figures are slightly better for family homelessness in the west of Ireland, with no great increase seen, but no real improvement either.

At the end of last year, there were 107 families in emergency accommodation across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

These families had a total of 225 children and 167 adults, and 54 of them were single parent families.

This is just one family fewer than the 108 recorded in the same region at the end of October, and an increase of five children from the 220 in emergency accommodation at that time.

Of the 405 adults living in emergency accommodation in the west of Ireland, just under half were between the ages of 25 and 45 years old, while 16 of them were aged 65 or older.

Stars align to bring international piano stars for Galway concerts

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January 26, 2024

Two most promising rising stars of the piano world are aligning for the Music for Galway Piano Gourmand concert next week.

Yukine Kuroki from Japan, and Canadian Jaeden Izik-Dzurko, winners of the 2022 editions of the Dublin and Santander International Piano Competitions respectively, will come to give us a taste of their mesmerising art.

The two young virtuosi will perform a one-hour programme each in the Ballroom of the Hardiman Hotel on Saturday, February 3 at 3pm.

Both programmes draw heavily on the romantic repertoire and will give them ample opportunities to showcase their capability of conveying the range of feelings of their pieces of choice, while also not shying away from outbursts of acrobatics.

2022. Utrecht. LisztNL. Liszt piano competition. Yukine Kuroki. Photo: Allard Willemse NAAMSVERMELDING VERPLICHT

We can look forward to Yukine Kuroki’s programme which includes works by Mendelssohn and adaptations of the music of Saint-Saëns and Schubert by the piano acrobat par excellence, Franz Liszt.

Jaeden Izik-Dzurko also opens with a Liszt arrangement – this time of Bach – followed by works from piano giants such as Chopin and Rachmaninov.

Along with a gourmet programme for the ears, Music for Galway offers the treat of tea, coffee and scones during the interval, for those attending both concerts.

A Music for Galway Encore, an initiative that aims to maximise the impact of visiting artists and is part of MfG’s drive towards sustainability, will take Yukine and Jaeden to the Loughrea Hotel and Spa the following day, Sunday February 4.

Pianist Jaeden Izik Dzurko. May 20, 2023

There they will join the piano students of Athenry Music School for their Piano Festival. A triptych of piano concerts is planned, where the slightly shortened performance by the two stars will be framed by a galaxy of budding stars from the music school.

Tickets range from €10 to €30 and can be booked from www.musicforgalway.ie or 091 705962.

Concession rate applies to people aged over 66 and social inclusion tickets are available to children, students (full time), people in receipt of disability, carers and back-to-work allowance as well as to people seeking refuge and to refugees.

Music for Galway gratefully acknowledges funding from the Arts Council, from Galway City Council and Galway County Council.

Over 1,000 premises in Galway Gaeltacht can now connect to high speed broadband

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January 26, 2024

over 1,000 premises in Galway Gaeltacht can now connect to high speed broadband

More than 1,000 homes in the Galway Gaeltacht are now able to avail of high-speed fibre broadband following a network rollout.

National Broadband Ireland has said that work has been completed in the Lettermore deployment area, which covers the surrounds of Gorumna Island, Lettermore and Lettermullen.

NBI has also announced that 3,800 further Co Galway premises will be ready to connect to the NBP network later this year.

The National Broadband Ireland network, which will see NBI deliver minimum speeds of 500 megabits per second to homes, businesses, farms, and schools, is now available to 1,066 premises in the Lettermore area.

Galway will receive €153 million of Government investment under the National Broadband Plan, with NBI ultimately serving 40,000 Galway premises with reliable high-speed broadband.

Peter Hendrick, CEO of National Broadband Ireland said, “We are delighted to announce that Galway premises in the Gaeltacht areas near Lettermore and Gorumna Island can now order high-speed broadband services through the National Broadband Ireland network.”

“This will enable users to experience the life-changing benefits that high-speed broadband provides.”

“Presently, over 17,800 homes, businesses and farms in County Galway can order high-speed fibre broadband to connect to the National Broadband Network.”

“This includes almost 2,600 premises in Athenry, over 1,100 in Inverin, over 2,500 in Gort, almost 2,500 in Loughrea, over 1,500 in Gurteen and over 3,700 in the rural areas surrounding Galway city.”

In addition, over 3,000 rural premises in the surrounds of Portumna will be able to connect to the National Broadband Ireland network in the second half of the year.

Another 800 premises near Kilkerrin village will also be ready to connect to fibre broadband before the end of the year.

As a wholesale network operator, NBI does not sell fibre broadband directly to end users, rather it enables services from a range of broadband providers or Retail Service Providers (RSPs).

As a wholesale provider, NBI will make the new Fibre-to-the-Home network available to all RSPs operating in the Intervention Area.

Some 66 RSPs have already signed up to sell services on the National Broadband Ireland network and 59 are certified as ready to start providing connections as of today.

Planning appeal over Galway City Bar expansion

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January 26, 2024

Galway Daily news Massive expansion plans for popular Galway City bar

A planning appeal has been made to An Bord Pleanála against the rejection of a significant expansion of Taylor’s Bar in Galway City.

Galway City Council refused planning permission in December for BRTW Investments for a major overhaul of multiple premises on Dominick Street.

The developer sought approval for the demolition of No. 5 & 6 on Dominick Street, with new housing to be built in their place, and renovations to No. 7, Taylor’s Bar.

The city council refused planning due to the scale of the proposal, which the council said was beyond what is permitted in that part of the city, and that it would create an “overbearing expression” onto the streetscape.

Taylor’s Bar expansion & housing

The new building replacing those to be demolished is to feature a large extension to Taylor’s on the ground floor, and a licenced café on the first floor.

The upper floors of the building would contain two penthouse apartments, one a single-bed unit and the other a two-bed penthouse.

Outbuildings in the rear yard of Taylor’s, including sheds, toilets, and a lounge building will also be demolished.

This was to make way for a two storey extension to Taylor’s with toilets, a kitchen and storerooms, as well as a new basement below the bar’s yard with more toilets and storage.

Other works include refurbishments to the upper floors of Taylor’s and the Beer Garden in the rear yard.

The developer has lodged a first party appeal against this decision with An Bord Pleanála, challenging the reasons for the rejection.

The appeal states that the City Development Plan gives leeway for higher plot ratios in the case of infill developments to provide uniform fenestration alignment.

It also states that the proposed height will match the buildings across the street, and that the council has previously approved developments in the nearby area in excess of the 1:6 plot ratio prescribed.

The appeal goes on to state that if the board deems it absolutely necessary, then the top level residential unit could be omitted from the plans.

It also disputes the claim that the contemporary development would not integrate well with the area, noting that Dominick Street has buildings of multiple different styles and designs.

A decision on this planning appeal is due from An Bord Pleanála by May 22, 2024.

Boil Water Notice issued for Clifden as water supply returns

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January 26, 2024

Galway Daily news Boil Water Notice issued for Clifden as water supply returns

To add to the difficulties people in Clifden have been having with their water supply lately, a Boil Water Notice has now been issued for the town.

Uisce Eireann has said that the notice has been issued as a precautionary measure for 1,578 customers on the Clifden Public Water Supply to allow for a period of water quality testing.

Clifden was without water for four days this week due to a leak that repair crews were unable to locate.

After multiple days of failing to locate the leak, an overground pipe was laid on Thursday to bypass the affected part of the network.

The reservoir has been refilling overnight and it is expected that homes and businesses in Clifden will see their water supply return over the course of Friday.

Uisce Eireann has said that as water is being restored to parts of the network, there may still be residues of older water in the pipework which may not be compliant with the drinking water regulations.

Uisce Éireann’s Regional Operations Manager Iarla Moran said that they regret the inconvenience to impacted customers.

“Public health is Uisce Éireann’s number one priority and we would like to assure customers that the notice has been put in place to protect public health.”

“We acknowledge the inconvenience caused to homes and businesses in Clifden with the recent water outages and would like to assure customers that we are working to lift this precautionary notice as quickly and as safely as possible.”

Water must be boiled for drinking, drinks made with water, preparation of food not cooked prior to eating, infant formula, brushing teeth, or making ice.

However, the water supply is still suitable for hygiene purposes, such as showering and hand-washing.

Independent Cllr Mike Cubbard confirms he will seek re-election

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January 26, 2024

galway daily news mike cubbard seeking re-election to the city council

Independent councillor Mike Cubbard has confirmed that he will seek re-election to Galway City Council in the forthcoming local elections in the Galway City Central ward.

Cllr Mike Cubbard said that he will once again be running a ‘no posters’ campaign, meaning voters won’t see hundreds of pictures of him across the city.

The councillor thanked the people of Galway for their support since the 2019 election, and in particular throughout his two terms as Mayor of Galway City from 2019 to 2021.

He said that it was the greatest honour of his life to represent the city he loves as first citizen, and that he is now putting his name forward for re-election with the hope of being returned to city hall as an Independent councillor.

If elected, Cllr Cubbard said that his priorities will be social and affordable housing, housing maintenance, prioritising young people, traffic, green spaces, supporting local sports clubs, anti-social behaviour and community repair works.

“I will remain a strong advocate for increased initiatives to address our housing challenges,” he said.

“I am part of a generation locked out of home ownership and whilst housing strategy is the role of our national government, we must continue to put forward projects locally and then apply the required pressure to have them delivered by Government.

“We have far too many people waiting for a home, this cannot continue.”

Galway City Council promoting energy saving activities this winter

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January 26, 2024

galway daily news energy efficiency campaign launch at galway city council — Fergal Cushan, Environmental Awareness Officer, Galway City Council; Mayor of Galway City, Cllr. Eddie Hoare and Tiarnan McCusker, Community Climate Action Officer, Galway City Council promoting the Reduce your Use Energy campaign at City Hall.

An energy conservation campaign is underway in Galway, with the City Council aiming to reduce its overall energy use in City Hall during winter.

The Reduce your Use campaign aims to use simple internal messaging to encourage staff to turn off lights and monitors when not in the office, to close doors, turn down the internal heating system to 19 degrees, and reduce energy waste in general.

Delivered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and the Office of Public Works (OPW), the energy efficiency initiative provides a structured programme of energy saving activities that public bodies can undertake during the winter months.

Supporting the campaign, Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Eddie Hoare said that analysis from the OPW shows that the initiative works, with an average of 20% energy savings in a sample of 29 buildings where the campaign was implemented in 2022/23.

“Some buildings achieved over 50% savings. This campaign is very timely as it reduces overall energy costs while at the same time lowering our Green House Gas emissions. I hope other organisations in the city will be able to initiate a similar campaign,” he said.

An energy efficiency assessment has been carried out by Aramark, and the Galway City Council Facilities and Climate Action departments are leading the project.

If your business or organisation wants to Reduce your Use, you can find tips and information at www.gov.ie/reduceyouruse or email climate@galwaycity.ie

Solar powered cabinets with defibrillators installed at Knockma Hill

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January 26, 2024

galway daily news sean canney with new defibrillator at knockma hill

Local TD Seán Canney has welcomed the decision by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to install two Solar Eco Powered Cabinets (EPC) complete with defibrillators and cardiac medicine on Knockma hill.

The Independent TD thanked the NPWS for their prompt response, saying the EPC is the very first of its kind globally and will not require any electricity.

The cabinet holds emergency medication such as cardiac medication and a defibrillator with instant access in case of emergency.

The units are being fitted by Darren Ford Hollymount of ECO Powered Cabinets who has also installed equipment on Croagh Patrick and Diamond Hill. His equipment is also being shipped across the world to Australia.

The lifesaving equipment is ECO powered and is essential in areas where outdoor exercise is taking place and where there is no electricity available.

Galway Traveller Movement holding Voting Call for upcoming referendums

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January 25, 2024

Galway Traveller Movement will be holding a public event to kick off a voting call for the upcoming referendums this Friday.

Ms Justice Marie Baker, Chair of Ireland’s independent electoral commission, will be coming to Galway to talk to Travellers from across Galway City and County about voting in the March 8 referendums.

The event at Ballybane Community Resource Centre will take place this Friday, January 26 at 2:30pm.

An Coimisiún Toghcháin, Ireland’s independent electoral commission is responsible for explaining the issues to be voted on in the two 8 March Referendums, and for encouraging people to get out and vote.

The Commission is totally independent and not backing any side in the campaign.

The information campaign for the two 8 March Referendums kicked off yesterday on Thursday, January 25.

Ms. Justice Baker is using the first day of the Electoral Commission’s referendum campaign to travel to Galway to meet Travellers who have been active in promoting electoral participation within the community.

There they will talk all things referendum and voting, and learn more about the work of Galway’s Traveller Movement.

Mayoral Reception in Honour of Galway United for astonishing 2023 campaign

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January 25, 2024

Galway Daily news Mayoral Reception in Honour of Galway United for astonishing 2023 campaign

Mayor of Galway City Eddie Hoare honoured the Galway United team for their astonishing run in the League of Ireland last year.

Galway United secured promotion to the Premier Division after claiming the position of First Division Champions 2023 in a stampede to victory.

This achievement was honoured with a Mayoral Reception in City Hall earlier this month.

Cllr. Eddie Hoare extended his sincere congratulations to the members of the team, the coaches, management, their friends and family.

“It is my pleasure to recognise this team of outstanding, and dedicated sports people; the ‘back room’ team in coaching and management; and the family, friends and fans who have supported you in your path to promotion in the SSE Airtricity League of Ireland.”

“36 matches throughout the 2023 League delivered 30 wins and 4 draws, with Galway United securing a solid 25 points ahead of the second-placed team in the League.”

“This outstanding performance sees Galway United progress to the 2024 League of Ireland Premier Division, which is no mean feat with the level of interest, skill, and competition in soccer in Ireland today.”

“Galway is very proud of your achievements, and I’m delighted to have the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate your win, on behalf of Galway City Council.”

Mayor Hoare closed the event by wishing the team the best in the Premier League in 2024.

Man arrested in connection with €32,000 drugs raid in Galway City

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Man arrested in connection with €32,000 drugs raid in Galway City

One man was arrested in connection with a raid in Galway City where Gardaí seized €32,000 worth of multiple drugs this week.

Gardaí from the Divisional Drugs Unit searched a home in the Rahoon area of Galway City on Wednesday, January 24.

The drugs seized included cannabis, cocaine, ketamine, tablets, LSD and MDMA with an estimated combined value of €32,000.

During the course of the search, Gardaí also seized €1,400 in cash from the premises.

A man aged in his 20s, was arrested at the scene of the raid.

He is currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1997 at a Garda Station in the Galway region.

An Garda Síochána have said that the drugs will be sent for further analysis, and that the investigation is ongoing.

Green light for Oranmore housing development by Shopping Centre

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January 25, 2024

Galway Daily news Green light for Oranmore housing development by Shopping Centre

Galway County Council has granted planning permission for the construction of an apartment complex in Oranmore near the Town Centre shopping centre.

Kenny Developments Contracting Limiter has been given the green light for a residential development of 12 apartments at Millplot, Oranmore, on Station Road.

The site currently contains a derelict house and sheds, which would be demolished.

The housing will comprise 2 two-bed ground-floor apartments, 4 one-bed ground-floor apartments and 6 three-bed duplex units.

The county council rejected plans by Kenny Developments for 14 apartments in two buildings on this site in 2023.

The council cited concerns at the time about flood risk, surface water disposal, and the scale of the proposal.

The council inspector said that these concerns had been addressed in the new plans, which leave the areas deemed at greatest flood risk as green space.

Planning permission for the housing development was granted by the county council with 24 standard conditions attached.

Galway’s iconic An Taibhdhearc Irish Theatre seeks new Board members

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January 25, 2024

Galway Daily arts Galway's iconic An Taibhdhearc Irish Theatre seeks new Board members

An Taibhdhearc, the National Irish Language Theatre, is seeking to expand its voluntary board of Directors with dedicated, enthusiastic, and creative persons who share a passion for Irish language theatre development.

An iconic Irish language cultural institution, An Taibhdhearc is close to reaching its centenary milestone and it has held a significant and special place in the imagination of Irish speakers across the island of Ireland and the world, since its foundation in 1928.

From its renowned home in the heart of the bilingual city of Galway, An Taibhdhearc has created and supported artistic endeavours across a myriad of art forms attracting recognition at home and abroad.

New Board members are being invited to join an already dynamic and progressive board. Invitations are extended to interested persons from across the island of Ireland and internationally.

The ability to conduct all Board business through the Irish language is a requirement, as is some level of experience in the arts sector.

The Board seeks to recruit a Treasurer, therefore applicants with skills in accountancy and/or financial planning are welcome.

Board members with skills in the areas of marketing and communications, business development and law or a combination of such skills are also sought for the Board of An Taibhdhearc.

Nevertheless, all interested people are encouraged to apply as a wide range of skills and experience enrich the Board. The length of the term is four years with an annual schedule of six board meetings.

Dr Siobhán Nic Fhlannchadha, Chairperson of the board of the iconic theatre, said that “An Taibhdhearc is a special place with magic in the walls.”

“It is a great privilege and a great responsibility to be the custodians of such an important cultural institution, and we look forward to welcoming onto the Board more people who want to share this privilege and responsibility.”

Interested parties are asked to submit a CV and a one-page cover letter outlining their relevant experience and skills, as well as reasons for wanting to join the board of An Taibhdhearc.

Applications should be emailed to siobhan@antaibhdhearc.com by close of business on Thursday, February 29, 2024.

The requirements for Board Member applicants can be found on the An Taibhdhearc website here or here.

Galway native Prof Michael O’Flaherty elected Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights

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January 25, 2024

Galway native Professor Michael O’Flaherty has been elected as the new Commissioner for Human Rights at the Council of Europe.

O’Flaherty who is from Salthill and lectures on human rights law at the University of Galway, was elected on Wednesday evening at the Council of Europe’s parliamentary assembly.

The Commissioner is an independent and impartial non-judicial institution established in 1999 by the Council of Europe to promote awareness of and respect for human rights across the Council’s 46 member states.

Speaking after the announcement of the vote, the Tánaiste Micheál Martin said, “I want to congratulate Michael O’Flaherty on his election as Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe.

“Professor O’Flaherty has served with great distinction in several high level positions in the field of human rights and his election as Commissioner is a mark of the high regard in which he is held.

“His extensive human rights expertise, strong record of leadership and demonstrated courage, integrity and resilience, are qualities that will benefit him as he takes up his new role.

“The office of Commissioner is central to the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe. Never have these ideals and principles been more important.”

O’Flaherty (64) has a strong background in human rights, which he took up in the 1990s after leaving the Catholic Priesthood.

He was chief commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission from 2011 to 2013, and was made an Established Professor of Human Rights Law at the Irish Centre for Human Rights at the University of Galway in 2013.

O’Flaherty is the outgoing Director of the European Union Fundamental Rights Agency and also has extensive experience working on human rights issues with the UN over the past 18 years.

There he worked on setting up human rights field operations in conflict-affected conflicts such as Sierra Leone and Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as serving as a member of the UN Human Rights Committee.

His election to Human Rights Commissioner is the highest non-judicial post held by an Irish person at the Council of Europe.

Professor O’Flaherty will take up the position of Commissioner on April 1, 2024.

Uisce Eireann goes to Plan B for to restore Clifden water supply

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January 25, 2024

Uisce Eireann goes to Plan B for to restore Clifden water supply

Uisce Eireann is undertaking a backup plan to restore the water supply in Clifden after failing to locate the source of an outage.

Much of Clifden has been without a water supply since Monday due to a burst water mains.

Efforts to locate the source of the leak have been unsuccessful to date, with the poor weather from Storm Jocelyn hampering efforts.

To support impacted customers, additional water supplies are now available at Tullavoheen Housing Estate, The Spire Housing Estate, Cúirt Cregg Housing Estate, Elm Tree House, Cluid Clifden, SuperValu and the local fire station.

Alternative water supplies also continue to be available at the Clifden Water Treatment Plant, Clifden Mart carpark, Station House Hotel carpark, the old Courthouse, Clifden District Hospital and St. Anne’s Community Nursing Home.

Uisce Eireann is now bypassing the affected section of the underground network with an overground pipe several hundred metres long.

The work is expected to be completed today according to Councillor Eileen Mannion, with the local water supply restored by around 5pm this evening.

Five Golden Rules of Writing an Essay

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January 25, 2024

With a new spring semester on the way, it will be the start of the new course, learning new things and then compelling them all in an essay. Hence, the question arises: how do you write a perfect essay? Do you know the ingredients required to write an essay?

This is because, if you don’t, we are here to help you. All you need to do is look at the next section. We will give you tips on presenting a high-quality essay to the professor. It includes creating a good title focusing on discussing the facts throughout the paper and adding proper citations to avoid plagiarism.

In addition, it will help you get an A+ in the coursework and get through the semester easily. So, let us bring out the hidden writer in you.

Golden Rules Of Writing An Essay

Writing is easy, but it is not everyone’s cup of tea. It requires you to follow some rules and regulations that will increase your paper’s readability. Like science, certain rules will give you the proper outcome.

According to Fresh Essays, an online essay writing service in the UK, here are a few rules that will make you the best essay writer –

Rule 1: Always Stick To The Facts

One of the things that you need to follow is always sticking to the facts in the paper. Every essay comes with facts and figures, which makes it an interesting read for the readers. However, filling the significant portion with fillers will be just a story, not an educational read.

Therefore, you need to discuss the facts throughout the essay. Furthermore, support each statement with relevant facts and stats. This will make your paper more functional for people to read. You can use critical thinking in your paper. It will help you to discuss the facts better and add your touch to the paper.

Moreover, you should add your thoughts and understanding to make the facts more relevant. Furthermore, showcasing your perceptions of the event is important, as it reflects your knowledge of the paper.

Rule 2: Structure The Opening Paragraph Properly

The introductory paragraph is significant to the essay. It is the roadmap for the reader to understand what will come in the paper. Therefore, it is where you can use your creativity to make it fun to read and ask readers to go to the next sections.

For this, you can open the essay with a hook sentence, like stating a fact or writing some stats. This increases the paper’s readability, and more so, in today’s busy world, it is the way to catch people’s attention. Also, you can use quotes to serve the purpose of a hook line.

Later, you should give an overview of what will come in the paper, especially in the next sections. This will provide them with the outline of the essay. Lastly, you must give a thesis statement, which you will uncover in the body section. Hence, you will ensure the proper direction for a reader to follow in the essay.

Rule 3: Start Each Paragraph With The Topic Sentence

When you start to write the body part, you need to break the paragraph in a certain order. It ensures that the information is present in a more structural order. Therefore, it is better to start the paragraph with the topic sentence. This will provide the reader with the information that the heading contains.

Consequently, the readers can read the paper easily. Mostly, it will help you with professors who have less time to review the paper. Hence, with headings, they will read the paragraph and try to understand the point you made in each paragraph.

Furthermore, you will improve the organization of your essay, which can give you an extra edge in terms of grading. So, for each paragraph, start with a good topic sentence to make readers aware of the information you added under the heading. You can increase the readability power of your essay.

Rule 4: To Avoid Plagiarism, Add Citations

Plagiarism is a big concern in the academic world. It can lead to your dismissal from the college or university, as it is equivalent to theft. Therefore, you need to write your paper and frame your own words to give justification for the essay topic you chose to write.

For this, you can use your critical thinking powers. It will allow you to write and state the facts in your tone and understanding – thus, you will make your masterpiece. Also, you can read the information and then paraphrase it in the paper. This decreases the chance of plagiarism.

Lastly, remember to add citations in the essay, as it will showcase a due credit to the scholar whose information helped you with the paper. Hence, add a reference list section at the end of the paper. Also, use in-text citations throughout the paper to make it more original and relevant to read.

Rule 5: Go Through The Paper To Avoid Errors

Lastly, you need to read your paper properly to find the grammatical mistakes and errors in the paper. At first glance, it is impossible to detect the mistakes. Therefore, you can read the essay after an hour with a fresh mind. You will see the errors in the paper and edit them to make the perfect piece of writing.

Furthermore, you can also give the paper to your family and friends to read the paper. They will help you to identify the issues in the paper. That way, you can increase the quality of the paper and make it more readable for professors.

You can even read the whole essay out loud. It is the most effective way to find the mistakes lurking in the paper. Moreover, you can scrutinize the information, like stats and figures added to the paper.

Follow The Rules To Get An A+

In the end, we can say that following the rules will help you get an A+ in the semester. Furthermore, you will become the best essayist in the class and get much appreciation from academic professionals. Also, you can get an opportunity to publish the paper in a journal or a book.

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