Tadhg’s ill-advised revelations rock the boat in Ros na Rún

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April 15, 2023

Run the shores of Inis Mór to support the critically ill

Take part in the Inis Mór Half-Marathon this month on the stunning Aran Island, and support critically ill patients at the Mater.

The Aer Arann Islands Half-Marathon will take place on Inis Mór next Saturday, April 22 in aid of the Mater Foundation.

This is a wonderful opportunity to run, walk or jog in the spectacular and scenic surroundings of Inis Mór and to soak up the atmosphere, ceol and culture that the island has to offer, all while helping a worthy cause.

Funds raised from this year’s Aer Arann Islands Half Marathon will support a vital, life-saving project to secure twelve mechanical ventilators for the Mater Public Hospital’s new Intensive Care Unit.

These machines are a lifeline for critically ill patients who are fighting for their last breath. They literally save lives.

The crucial funds raised through the Half Marathon will allow doctors and nurses in the Mater to provide the very best care to these patients when they need it most.

Mary Moorhead, CEO of the Mater Foundation said, “We are so proud and honoured to work with the Aer Arann Island’s Half Marathon Committee on this exciting event.”

“The funds raised will help us do so much for seriously ill patients by funding cutting-edge equipment that saves lives.”

She added, “Whether you’re a walker, jogger or runner, the Half Marathon is for you. Inis Mór is a simply magical setting for this event, and we are so looking forward to immersing ourselves in the sights, sounds and warm welcome that can only be found on the island.”

“We hope that you’ll join us for an unforgettable experience, all while supporting patients in the Mater Public Hospital who need it most.”

Jarlath Conneely, Managing Director, Aer Arann Islands said that they are delighted to work with the Mater Foundation, and the community on Inis Mór, the create an “unforgettable and enjoyable” experience for a good cause.

“The entire route passes through magnificent coastline scenery with world famous views of wide bays and sandy beaches. So, whether you run, walk, or jog, the Aer Arann Islands Half Marathon is a unique and memorable experience for all involved.”

To find out how you can take part on the day, visit www.materfoundation.ie, contact Mater Foundation Community and Events Specialist Angela McNulty at amcnulty@materfoundation.ie or call the Mater Foundation on 01 830 3482.

Weekend weather: Unsettled conditions forecast for Galway

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Galway daily news galway Weather warning for heavy rain in effect

Sunshine is set to make way for more unsettled conditions over the weekend, with rain and high temperatures of just 9 to 11 degrees forecast on Saturday.

After a bright and clear day on Friday across most of the county, Saturday will begin dry with sunny spells before cloud builds from the southwest during the morning followed by outbreaks of rain and drizzle.

Afternoon temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees are forecast by Met Éireann, with moderate southerly winds, which may be fresh at times.

Saturday night will be largely cloudy with some showers, and Sunday will start much the same with lingering patches of mist and fog.

Sunday will become drier as the day goes on, however, with some sunny spells developing.

It will also be much milder on Sunday, with high temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees, possibly reaching 18 degrees, with light to moderate southerly breezes.

Galway band The Opacas’ new documentary to screen at Eye Cinema

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April 14, 2023

galway daily news the opacas crossing the street for new documentary

THE OPACAS Shine On, a new fly-on-the-wall documentary following Galway band The Opacas, will be screened in The Eye Cinema on April 22.

Young Galway film-maker, Greta Thornton,Greta Thornton followed The Opacas over the last few months as they wrote and prepared to record their tenth single, ‘Shine On’.

Greta, who won the Audience Award at the Ulster Regional finals at the 2022 Fresh International Film Festival, gained exclusive access to capture how the band create and write songs.

Shine On also involved The Opacas doing something they never did before — collaborating with a full choir.

Lead singer Steve Talbot explained that the band met Tomás Ó Cáinte after a show last year and discovered he was involved with Moycullen Musical Society.

“We had a song we did a few times in rehearsal and thought a collaboration with a choir would lift the song to a new level. Plus it would be a bit of fun to work with a full-on choir!”

Shine On is a tribute to a close colleague who passed away in his sleep in 2019. Damon Marshall was 42 when he died and The Opacas have invited his mother, father, and son, Thomas, to the screening.

“Damons sudden death was a real wake-up call for me,” said The Opacas’ Pat Boyle.

“It really brought home how transient life is, and we have to make the most of every moment we have. The song is a cry out to the universe for his spirit to ‘Shine On’.”

Rehearsals for the song took place in The Forge in Moycullen and the song was performed live in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church at the start of March.

Greta followed the band through every step of the way and captured the band writing and rehearsing the song, then working it out with the choir.

“It’s been a really creative journey for me,” said Greta, “trying out new things and doing the live recording, following the rehearsal and seeing how it built up to the gig.

“The Opacas have been very encouraging and were open to the ideas and suggestions I made.

“Meeting the band and the choir was also great and seeing how it became a kind of community. I liked connecting with all these people from different backgrounds – acting, music – and seeing how I can use that creatively as well.”

The Opacas Shine On documentary will be screened in The Eye Cinema on Saturday 22 April at 8.30pm. Tickets are on sale from www.Opacas.com

The Opacas will be live in Monroes on May 26. Tickets for this show are also on the website.

Man charged with possessing images of child sex abuse

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April 14, 2023

Galway Daily courts Man charged with possessing images of child sex abuse — credit: Robert Linsdell CC BY 2.0 'The Courthouse, Courthouse Square, Galway'

A 35 year old man with a Galway address has appeared before court charged with the possession of child sexual abuse images.

Detective Garda Gerard Carroll gave evidence to Galway District Court of arresting and charging one Piotr Novak that morning.

Garda Carroll said that the accused made no reply to the charges after being caution.

Novak, who has an address on Fairhill Road Lower, The Claddagh has been charged with three counts of knowingly possessing a total of 2,164 images of child sexual abuse on three hard drives.

The first charge is alleged to have occurred at an address in the Claddagh on December 16, 2019, relating to 959 images.

The other two charges are alleged to have occurred on a date unknown between April 30, 2017 and December 16, 2019 at the same address, for 916 images and 289 images respectively.

All of the charges are under Section 6(1) of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act 1998. The DPP has directed that the case should be prosecuted on indictment.

The prosecution had no objection to the accused man being granted bail, subject to certain conditions.

He must reside at the address provided to Gardaí, and sign on at a Garda station once a week each Monday.

Judge Marie Keane granted free legal aid for solicitor Michael Cunningham.

The case will next come before the District Court in May for the service of a book of evidence on the accused.

Carty and Bealham back in action for Cardiff game at the Sportsground

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April 14, 2023

Galway Daily sport Jack Carty claiming 200th cap for Connacht this weekend

Connacht Rugby have named their matchday squad for this weekend’s URC game against Cardiff at home.

Connacht will face off against the Welsh side this Saturday at the Sportsground, with kick-off at 7:35pm Irish time.

Andy Friend said that there’s a great deal of excitement surrounding this weekend’s clash, and that everyone is focused on achieving a good outcome.

“There’s a great buzz around the place this week. We’re all very aware of the importance of tomorrow’s game, and we’re really focussed on ensuring we’re at our best from minute one to the final whistle.”

There’s a bevy of players back from injuries this week, including Captain Jack Carty and Irish international Finlay Bealham, with six total slotting into the starting XV.

Carty has missed the last 3 games with a hamstring issue, while Bealham hasn’t played since a knee injury sustained in Round 3 of the Guinness Six Nations.

Also back in play are Denis Buckley, Jarrad Butler, Josh Murphy and Diarmuid Kilgallen after overcoming injuries.

The seventh and final change from the side that lost to Benetton is the inclusion of Dylan Tierney-Martin, with Eoin de Buitléar named among the replacements.

“Having six men back from injury for this game is a huge boost for us, and it also means that we’ve had make a number of really difficult selection decisions and some quality players are missing out.”

“As much as that’s a headache, its a brilliant place to be at this time of year,” Andy Friend commented ahead of the game.

“With a big home crowd expected and with their energy behind us, we’ll be doing everything in our power to get us closer to that playoff spot”

Eight players who are departing from Connacht will be presented for the crowd at the end of the game.

CONNACHT RUGBY MATCHDAY 23 VS CARDIFF RUGBY
Saturday 15^th April, 19:35 Irish time @ The Sportsground

Number/Name/Caps

15. Tiernan O’Halloran (218)
14. Diarmuid Kilgallen (15)
13. Tom Farrell (95)
12. Bundee Aki (124)
11. Mack Hansen (25)
10. Jack Carty (191) (C)
9. Caolin Blade (166)
1. Denis Buckley (224)
2. Dylan Tierney-Martin (20)
3. Finlay Bealham (185)
4. Josh Murphy (14)
5. Niall Murray (52)
6. Cian Prendergast (43)
7. Conor Oliver (59)
8. Jarrad Butler (111)

16. Eoin de Buitléar (1)
17. Peter Dooley (16)
18. Dominic Robertson-McCoy (78)
19. Oisín Dowling (40)
20. Shamus Hurley-Langton (16)
21. Kieran Marmion (226)
22. Tom Daly (74)
23. Shane Jennings (3)

Galway students win top prizes in Texaco Children’s Art Competition

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April 14, 2023

galway daily news texaco children's art competition winner from galway — 8-year-old Galway student, Emily Acheson from Gaelscoil Iarfhlatha, Tuam, was a winner in the 69th Texaco Children's Art Competition. She is pictured with her prize-winning self-portrait with her mother Jennifer and father Tim.

Five talented Galway students have won top prizes in this year’s 69th Texaco Children’s Art Competition.

In the 7-8 years age category, the first prize was won by 8-year-old Emily Acheson from Gaelscoil Iarfhlatha, Tuam for her self-portrait.

Her work is described by Final Adjudicator, Professor Gary Granville, as “a work that captures a sense of the person behind the paint.”

Four other Galway students won Special Merit Awards for artworks that Professor Granville said “were imaginative and displayed high levels of skill and creativity.”

They were Lauren Duffy (17) from Presentation College, Tuam; Sadhbh Mitchell (7) from Scoil Mhuire, Moycullen; and Riham Hammar (6) and Blanka Matysiak (6), both pupils at Knocknacarra Educate Together National School.

The Texaco Children’s Art Competition is popularly regarded as the longest-running sponsorship in the history of arts sponsoring in Ireland, with an unbroken history that dates back to the very first Competition held in 1955.

This year, as has been the case throughout its life, it has been a platform on which young artists from Galway and counties throughout Ireland have had their talents recognised and their creativity commended.

Garda taken to hospital following car crash in Athenry

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April 14, 2023

A Garda was taken to hospital to be treated for injuries following a crash in Athenry on Thursday.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a collision in Athenry yesterday evening.

The collision involved two cars, one of which was an official Garda car.

A Garda member was taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries, which are understood to be non-life threatening.

An Garda Síochána have said that their inquiries are ongoing.

Cancellations and bus transfers on Galway rail services this weekend

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April 14, 2023

Significant disruption is expected to train services on the Galway – Dublin rail line this weekend due to engineering works.

Irish Rail is carrying out line improvement works between Sallins and Kildare this Saturday and Sunday.

As a result of these works, a number of regularly scheduled Galway trains have been cancelled, or will be operating as bus transfers for part or all of the journey.

The bulk of the disruption will be this Saturday, with only minor alterations to train services on Sunday, April 16.

Bus transfers will cover a significant portion of journeys on Saturday, with trains from Dublin to Galway only heading as far as Athlone.

Multiple Galway – Dublin trains will only have replacement bus services for the entirety of their journey.

Irish Rail has laid out the following service alterations:

Saturday, April 15

15:35 Heuston to Galway will operate to Athlone only, bus transfers direct from Athlone to Galway, second bus transfer from Athlone to Athenry and Galway, third bus transfer from Athlone to Ballinasloe, Woodlawn, Athenry and Galway
16:30 Heuston to Galway will operate in an altered path to Athlone only, bus transfers direct from Athlone to Galway, second bus transfer from Athlone to Athenry and Galway, third bus transfer from Athlone to Ballinasloe, Woodlawn, Athenry and Galway
17:10 Heuston to Athlone is cancelled
17:30 Heuston to Galway will be substituted by bus transfers from Heuston to Athlone and Galway; second bus transfer from Heuston to Tullamore, Athlone, Ballinasloe, Athenry and Galway; third bus transfer Heuston to Clara, Athlone, Athenry, Oranmore and Galway; fourth bus transfer from Portarlington to Tullamore, Athlone and Galway
18:30 Heuston to Galway is cancelled
19:35 Heuston to Galway will be substituted by bus transfers from Heuston to Athlone and Galway; second bus transfer from Heuston to Tullamore, Athlone, Ballinasloe, Athenry and Galway; third bus transfer from Portarlington to Tullamore, Athlone, Woodlawn, Oranmore and Galway
17:20 Galway to Heuston will be substituted by bus transfers from Galway direct to Heuston; second bus transfer from Galway to Athlone, Tullamore, Portarlington, Kildare, Newbridge and Heuston; third bus transfer from Galway to Oranmore, Athenry, Ballinasloe, Athlone, Tullamore, Portarlington, Kildare, Newbridge and Heuston
18:10 Galway to Athlone will be substituted by bus transfers from Galway direct to Athlone; second bus transfer from Galway to Athenry, Ballinasloe and Athlone; third bus transfer from Galway to Oranmore, Athenry, Ballinasloe and Athlone
19:20 Galway to Heuston will be substituted by bus transfers: first bus transfer from Galway direct to Heuston; second bus transfer from Galway to Athlone, Clara, Tullamore, Portarlington and Heuston; third bus transfer from Galway to Oranmore, Athenry, Ballinasloe, Athlone, Clara, Tullamore, Portarlington and Heuston
16:30 Galway to Athenry is cancelled
16:55 Athenry to Galway is cancelled

Sunday, April 16

08:00 Heuston to Galway will be bus transfers from Heuston to Kildare and Portarlington, train at 09:15 from Portarlington to Galway
11:00 Galway to Heuston is deferred to 11:25

Free electrical waste collection event in Galway this weekend

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April 14, 2023

Galway Daily news Free electrical waste collection event in Galway this weekend

Another free electrical waste collection will be help for Galway County householders this weekend.

The WEEE collection event will be held this Saturday at Loughrea Mart, Station Road from 10am – 4pm this Saturday, April 15.

The collection will allow county householders to dispose of any household waste electrical items, batteries or energy-saving lightbulbs, large or small.

From phones to fridges, printers or power tools, anything with a plug or battery is accepted.

Further collections will take place over the following three weekends in Mountbellew, Maam Cross, and Gort.

These collections will allow people from towns and villages across the county to dispose of any household electrical equipment and batteries in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.

Funerals for teenagers killed in tragic Headford crash being held this weekend

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April 14, 2023

Galway Daily news Funerals for teenagers killed in tragic Headford crash being held this weekend — A memorial for Kirsty Bohan and Lukas Joyce at Presentation College Headford, where they were students.

The funerals for two young teenagers killed in a tragic crash in Galway this week are being held this weekend.

Kirsty Bohan and Lukas Joyce, both just 14 years old, lost their lives in a crash outside Headford on Monday, when the car they were in hit a tree.

The funeral of Kirsty will take place at midday today in the Church of St Patrick and Cuana, followed by the burial at Downpatrick Cemetery.

The funeral mass will be livestreamed at: https://www.churchtv.ie/corner-chapel/.

Lukas Joyce will be reposing at Corrandulla Mortuary Chapel from 3pm to 7pm this afternoon for people to pay their respects.

The funeral mass will take place at 12pm in St. Brendan’s Church, Annaghdown, with burial afterwards at Annaghdown Cemetery.

Messages of condolences for the family and friends of Lukas and Kirsty have been shared online via RIP.ie.

Ireland Funds to award grants of up to €25,000 to non-profit organisations

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April 13, 2023

galway daily news ireland funds 2023 grant application

The Ireland Funds has opened applications for its Heart of the Community Fund 2023, which will provide funding to non-profit organisations across the island of Ireland.

Applications are open until 9 May, and grants of between €5,000 and €25,000 will be awarded to organisations across the country.

The philanthropic network recognises the challenges organisations face in securing support to build capacity or meet their core costs.

In 2022, the Heart of the Community Fund provided support to three Galway-based non-profit organisations: Baboró International Arts Festival for Children, the Blue Teapot Theatre Company, and Helplink Mental Health.

Siobhán Gallagher, Executive Director of The Ireland Funds, said that the Heart of the Community Fund is about meeting the needs of communities all across Ireland.

“It is designed to help non-profit organisations providing key services to people in need,” she said.

“The Ireland Funds is proud to strengthen Ireland’s non-profit sector with practical help and financial support.

“We would like to thank The Ireland Funds’ network of donors for their ongoing generosity, which ensures that we can enable organisations to deliver vital supports to those across the island of Ireland who need it most.”

For more information on The Ireland Funds Heart of the Community Fund 2023, visit – irelandfunds.org/grants/ 

Letter | “If the State won’t protect us, we must protect each other”

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April 13, 2023

galway daily news letter to editor cian mortimer people before profit galway debenhams workers strike

Dear Editor,

On April 11th, the Irish Independent published a story “Irish Government defends moving against Swiss grannies who are fighting for the climate”.

The article details a case taken by KlimaSeniorinnen (Senior Women for Climate) to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).

Ireland is one of two countries volunteering verbal arguments against the KlimaSeniorinnen, who argue the Swiss government are not acting adequately to protect the health and lives of their population in the face of the climate emergency.

It shocked me to learn Ireland is not supportive of this case, so much as arguing that the ECHR does not guarantee people the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.

What is the supposed role of government in society if not to provide these attributes to its population?

Ireland was the second country to declare a climate and biodiversity emergency in 2019.
Since then, Irelands’ emissions have continued to outpace our carbon budget. We are not playing our part in reducing emissions within the context of historical emissions of the Global North.

Shouldn’t the government exist to ensure our waterways are free from pollution? To prevent the decline of biodiversity?

To ensure our air is clean and safe to breathe? To ensure young people in Ireland can grow up confident of the future environment awaiting them?

If the state will not protect us, we must endeavour to protect each other.

Is mise le meas,
Criodán Ó Murchú
An Taisce Climate Committee Member

Most Popular Online Casino Games In India

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April 13, 2023

Want to know where to play legal and licensed online casinos in India? Look no further. These games are exciting, engaging and fun. They each offer something unique to players. Online slot games have become increasingly popular in casinos in India in recent years. Three of the most popular online slot games are Satta Matka, Andar Bahar, and Divine Fortune.

Satta Matka is a popular game of chance that originated in India, where it’s still played, and has spread to many other countries. Players bet on a three-digit number drawn at the start of play that’ll determine the outcome of the game.

Divine Fortune is a progressive jackpot game that has become popular in India. In this game, players bet on a set of reels and then spin the wheel. If a player’s symbols land on the correct combination, they can win a jackpot.

Andar Bahar is a card game that has been popular among Indian players for centuries. You need to guess whether Andar or Bahar is the winning guess. Here are some interesting facts about three popular casino games in India, Baccarat, Roulette and Blackjack.

Satta Matka

To play Satta Matka, pick three numbers between zero and nine. Then add these three numbers together to get a final Satta Matka number. If the result is two digits (like 27), the last digit will be the one you use.

Single Ank Satta Matka Betting

The Single Ank Satta Matka has a simple betting system. Betting on a Satta Matka number is simple: Just bet on the total value of the three numbers chosen. You can bet on either number or both when the game opens and closes. If you choose both, it counts as two bets.

There will also be a double wager amount. Wager your amount and wait for the result. Satta Matka is one of the three slot games that you have to try from 10CRIC website.

Jodi Bet

A Jodi bet is one of the most common bets in Satta Matka. In this game, you can place a bet on any combination of digits in both sets of numbers. For example, if you want to bet on number 1 from set A and number 2 from set B, then you have to select “1-2” as your Jodi bet option.

Single Patti

In Single Patti betting, you bet on one number. The dealer will deal with three cards, and you have to predict if all three cards are different. If yes, then you will win this game, but if your prediction is wrong, then you will lose all your money.

Double Patti

This is a special type of bet where you have to place your bet on the number that will repeat twice in a row. For example, if you choose two, it means that you’ll have two repeated numbers in a row (for example 1234) or if you choose four, then there will be two fours on the board (for example 4444). The odds are higher when playing this game because it’s difficult to get two identical numbers in one game.

Triple Patti

Betting on the Triple Patti means you think three of the numbers will all be the same number. We place the bet the same as Single Patti, except that you’re betting on multiple numbers and not just one.

Andar Bahar

You play this game with one deck of cards. The goal is to predict whether the Andar or Bahar box will win the game. The dealer shuffles the cards and reveals the first card or Joker. Players bet by predicting in which set of boxes the Joker will appear first. You win by choosing Andar or Bahar correctly.

Playing Andar Bahar

Andar Bahar is a fun and straightforward game for all. To begin, the dealer reveals the Joker and places it in one of two boxes—Andar or Bahar. Then players place their bets by placing chips on either box.

The first box that the Joker lands in wins the round, and pays out according to the amount wagered in that round. If your first guess matches up with where the chosen card lands on its second appearance, you win.

Rules of Andar Bahar

The dealer reveals the initial card, called the Joker and places it in the centre of the table. Now all players at the table can place their bets. They can choose where the Joker will land in a game of Andar Bahar.

They place the same initial bets on both sets of boxes (1st bet). At the start of each round, you can bet half of your total wager amount. You cannot place any more bets until after all four rounds (or five depending on house rules) have ended. After placing your wager, you draw cards.

Divine Fortune

Divine Fortune is an online slot game developed by NetEnt. It is a 20-line slot game with a Greek mythology theme, 5 reels and 3 rows. The game features wild substitutions, a Wild on Wild feature, a Jackpot Bonus, and three different jackpots in the Falling Wilds Re-Spins game.

The main pros of playing Divine Fortune are the three progressive jackpots, the Wild on Wild feature, and the Falling Wilds Re-Spins. The Wild on Wild feature increases the chances of winning big, while the Falling Wilds Re-Spins can give players multiple wins in a single spin. Divine Fortune has a high Return to Player (RTP) of 96.59%, making it a brilliant choice for players looking to maximise their chances of winning.

The main disadvantage of playing Divine Fortune is that the progressive jackpots can take a long time to trigger, and the game does not have a free spins bonus round. Divine Fortune is quite volatile, so players may experience long periods of no wins.

Final Thoughts

10CRIC offers a great online betting experience with its broad range of slot games. With low wager amounts and simple rules, you can have a blast competing against other bettors.

Property damaged after shots fired in Tuesday night attack

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April 13, 2023

Galway Daily news missing teen found safe

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a firearm was discharged at a property in Co. Galway in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

The incident occurred in the Ballydavid area of Athenry at around 12.30am.

Nobody was injured during the incident, however damage was caused to the property.

At 2.15am, a silver Ford S-MAX was then located burnt out on the outskirts of Moycullen village.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have information in relation to these incidents to come forward.

Anyone who was in the Ballydavid area of Athenry or in the Moycullen area between midnight and 2.30am, and who may have noticed a silver Ford S-MAX, is asked to contact investigating Gardaí.

Any road users with camera footage (including dash cam) are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí

Anyone with information is asked to contact Galway Garda Station on 091 538000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Beautiful dog dies after being abandoned by “evil humans”

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galway daily news dog abandoned in kylemore bog

Galway SPCA has paid tribute to a beautiful dog which died after being found abandoned outside in a bog last week.

The old Saluki girl, approximately 10 or 11 years old, was found by a walker’s dog outside Laurencetown last week.

Alora was discovered in a critical condition after she was left to die in a hole, deep in Kylemore bog.

She was found along alongside a stained mattress and other discarded items.

Alora hung on by a thread, waiting to die, and was taken by the Galway SPCA‘s kennel manager to the waiting van.

Every bone in the old dog’s body poked through her skin, and she was raced to the vets with the heating on full blast trying to bring heat into her shut down, frozen body.

She later passed away, riddled with tumours on her liver and kidneys.

Alora was not chipped, but Galway SPCA says they believe they know who was responsible for the horrific act.

“We are prepared to play a waiting game and one day, we hope, in memory of Alora and so many others, we will stand face to face with the evil humans who do this and more, we know that we will win the battle against animal cruelty.”

A post on the Galway SPCA’s website reads: “Alora, you only came into our lives and hearts for a couple of hours.

“It wasn’t enough. You deserved to be loved always but, sadly, like so many dogs across Ireland, you endured a life of misery and cruelty.

“Whilst your ending was in kind and loving hands, it doesn’t take away from the pain you endured all your life, especially during the last few months.

“We believe that you knew you were dying and what makes it so sad is that we believe you felt relief at finally being able to leave your cruel existence behind you.”

Visiting restrictions at UHG as ward affected by vomiting bug

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April 13, 2023

University Hospital Galway has asked visitors to comply with restrictions on St Nicholas ward due to a number of cases of the vomiting bug (Norovirus) on the ward.

Visitors to the affected ward will be facilitated on compassionate grounds, on an exceptional basis only.

To arrange a visit on compassionate grounds, people are asked to contact the ward manager in advance.

Visitors are requested to cooperate with hospital staff who are ensuring the restrictions are adhered to and visitors are also advised that they must use the alcohol hand gels supplied as they enter and leave the hospital.

Infection control procedures are in place on the ward and will remain until further notice.

There has been an increase in the number of cases of Norovirus in the community and anyone with recent symptoms of diarrhoea and/or vomiting or who has had contact with others who have these symptoms should not visit patients in UHG to avoid spreading the virus to sick vulnerable patients.

The hospital thanked the public for their co-operation.

Rabbitte announces supports for children with visual and hearing impairments

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April 13, 2023

Galway Daily news Children wait 15 months for eye care in Galway

Galway TD and Minister of State for Disabilities Anne Rabbitte has announced details of two new specialist support programmes that will be directly targeted at children with visual and hearing impairments.

The new programmes follow the €700,000 announced by Minister Rabbitte, and they will be rolled out by ChildVision – the National Education Centre for Blind Children – and Chime – the National Charity for Deafness and Hearing Loss.

The ChildVision programme will provide training and support to Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs) nationally, with ChildVision’s clinical team engaging with each of the 91 CDNTs over an eight-month period.

The programme will also provide an extended National Assessment Service to include holistic and specialized intervention along with outreach services.

ChildVision aims to create key ‘visionaries’ within each of the CDNTs, who will be responsible for encouraging and promoting visual information (VI) skills within the CDNT.

The Chime programme will see the development of a Specialist Multi-Disciplinary Team to support children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Specialist supports will take the form of both direct and indirect/universal services.

Confirming the launch of the two new specialist support programmes, the Galway East TD and Minister of State for Disabilities said she looks forward to seeing the positive impacts that the programmes will have.

“The funding that I have secured will ensure that both organisations can have a real impact on the lives of children with disabilities and their families,” said Minister Rabbitte.

“ChildVision’s campus is dedicated to the education, therapeutic intervention and term-time living needs of low vision, blind, children and young people, and I welcome their involvement in this initiative in collaboration with the HSE.

“I also welcome their proposed satellite centre in Oranmore in Galway that is expected to be operational by 2026, and will be of great benefit to children with disabilities throughout the west of Ireland.”

Minister Rabbitte said the involvement of Chime is equally important, given their experience over the last six decades in assisting and supporting individuals with deafness and hearing loss.

“As we implement the Progressing Disability Services plan, I look forward to seeing the impact that Chime will have on children with hearing impairments, and the supports that they will provide for our Children’s Disability Network Teams nationwide.”

Local filmmaker bags top award for film about Galway rock band

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April 13, 2023

galway daily news young filmmaker of the year jamie costello galway — Jamie Costello with his award at the 2023 Ireland's Young FIlmmaker of the Year. Pic. Brian Arthur

Galway filmmaker Jamie Costello was announced as the winner of one of the major categories at the Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year awards last night.

The young director took home the RTÉ Factual Award at the for his documentary Buzz, which focused on upcoming local indie rock band Bees & Sawdust.

The short documentary takes an intimate look into the band’s inner chemistry, how they came together and how their music affects the people of Galway.

Seventeen-year-old Dublin student Max Hendrickson was named the overall Young Filmmaker of the Year 2023 for his short animated film The Tell-Tale Heart, a re-telling of Edgar Allan Poe’s famous short story.

Hailing from Cabra, Max is no stranger to the awards having entered the globally renowned international event annually since the age of 12, scooping the Outstanding Animation award at Ireland’s Junior Filmmaker of the Year in 2018.

Speaking of Max’s film, Fresh International Film Festival Director Jayne Foley said: “We have watched Max Hendrickson grow as a filmmaker and storyteller over the last five years, honing his skills, exploring new formats of the art form and bringing stories to life through animation.

“Fresh Film looks forward to seeing Max’s personal journey in film unfold in the coming years and we have no doubt that he will feature strongly in Ireland’s exciting animation and filmmaking industries.

“All 34 nominees this year produced outstanding work, the level of creativity, imagination and skill is inspiring, and we are immensely proud to continue to nurture, mentor and showcase Ireland’s future filmmaking talent with the support of so many generous partners.”

Hendrickson was one of thirteen award recipients at the 2023 IYFTYs, which were broadcast on RTÉ2 on April 12, hosted by Stephen Byrne and Gemma Bradley.

All 34 shortlisted films, made by young people, for young people, can be seen on the Fresh International Film Festival YouTube Channel.

Second place went to 16-year-old Glen Bowler from Kerry for his film The Legend of Patrick Greenwood, while third place went to 15 and 16-year-old cousins Ella and Caoimhe McGuigan from Dublin for their film Sticky Note.

Seventeen-year-old Dubliner Eve Duffy won Best Performance for her role in Shell which she also wrote and directed.

Eighteen-year-old Kerryman Malachaí Ó Ciardhubháin won Best Screenplay for his Irish language short Nellie, while 15-year-old Limerick Director Izzy Dalton and Emerging Limerick Filmmakers were awarded the prize for Best Group for their film Killer Krush.

Avondale Community College students from Wicklow had a double success on the night winning Best School with director Maria Nogales Cid’s short Vivamus, Moriendum Est, while Killian Foley was awarded the RTÉ 60 Second Award for his short form work A New Terrain.

Alanna C. Cusack (15) from Cavan took home the award for Best Director for her short film Reprisal and 18-year-old Dubliner Luka Magot was awarded Best Art Direction for his short Doomed Choice.

The Best Animation award went to Westmeath’s Tristan Seery for Friends Forever, Rhianna Woods from Leitrim won the Radharc Trust Award for her short I’ll Know and young Galway director Jamie Costello won the RTÉ Factual Award for his music documentary Buzz.

Presented annually by Fresh International Film Festival, RTÉ and Screen Ireland, the IYFTYs celebrate the filmmaking work of young people aged 7 to 18 years.

They reflect both the unique stories and shared experiences of global youth. This year, Fresh International Film Festival, generously supported by the Arts Council and many other partners and sponsors, welcomed more than a thousand short film submissions.

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April 13, 2023