Framed prints of iconic Galway scenes donated by Jurys Inn

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Michael Malone

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January 18, 2023

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galway daily news jurys inn prints of iconic galway scenes — Photo by Mike Shaughnessy

Jurys Inn has donated 60 sets of four framed prints of iconic scenes in Galway originally painted by Margaret Nolan.

The donation comes as the hotel undergoes major refurbishments of all of its rooms.

The sets are for sale for €150 with all proceeds going towards Claddagh Watch waterway patrols and Let’s Get Talking.

They are available to purchase at Jury’s Inn and Claddagh and Celtic Jewellery on Quay Street.

Pictured with a set of the limited editions above are Tom O’Dwyer, General Manager, Jurys Inn, Niall Mc Nelis of Let’s Get Talking, and Margaret Nolan and Arthur Carr of Claddagh Watch.

TG4 records highest average audience share since 2011

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Michael Malone

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January 18, 2023

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galway daily news tg4 records highest audience share since 2011 — Fleadh 2022

TG4’s average audience share increased to almost 2% in 2022, the highest share the channel has had since 2011.

Eighty-two percent of the population (3.66 million people) watched TG4 at some point during the year.

December was the best month overall for TG4 with an average share of 2.22%.

The highest overall day share was July 31 at 9.6% when the TG4 Ladies Football final aired. The largest reach was on St Stephen’s Day at 858,000.

Live sports dominated the most watched programmes for the year – the Football Final between Kerry and Mayo on GAA Beo was the most watched programme of the year.

468,000 people watched Kerry win the final against Mayo, and the game had an average audience of 228,000 people and a share of 30.2%.

The TG4 Ladies Football Final between Meath and Kerry was the second most watched programme in 2022 with an average audience of 206,000 and a share of more than 30%.

Meath captain Shauna Ennis lifts the Brendan Martin Cup after her side’s victory in the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Final match between Kerry and Meath at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Daniel O’Donnell’s tribute to Joe Dolan Opry le Daniel – Ómós Joe Dolan was watched by 225,000 people and the most watched documentary of 2022 was Dessie: Glór na Bó Finne about Inishboffin singer Dessie O’Halloran.

It was watched by 126,000 and an average audience of 86,000 viewers.

224,000 people and an average of 70,000 watched Fleadh 2022 on Sunday August 7, live from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Mullingar.

A new entertainment series Contractors profiling farming contractors who help farmers during the busiest period in the farming calendar between April and September was very popular at the start of the year.

The most watched episode of the series was on 7 April which was watched by an average of 75,000 people.

Contractors was the most watched programme on the TG4 player in 2022, with three programmes from the series in the top five for the year.

Hector’s new travel series from Istanbul to Riga, Hector – Balkans to Baltics, was also very successful.

The programme in Bulgaria on November 3 was the most watched of the series with an average audience of 70,000 viewers.

There were over 3.3 million views on TG4 Player last year between live and VoD views, an 11% increase on 2021.

The u17 match between Galway and Tipperary on June 19th was the most watched live broadcast.

As well as the three Contractors programmes, two programmes from the Laochra Gael series Antrim hurley Terence McNaughton and Dublin footballer Michael Darragh McAuley were featured in the top five VoD programmes on the player.

End of cold snap in sight but more wintry showers expected

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Michael Malone

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January 18, 2023

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Galway Daily weather weather warning for low temperature and ice

This weekend is set to bring much milder conditions across Ireland, as temperatures gradually increase after a week-long cold snap.

Met Éireann says that it will stay cold until Friday, with sharp to severe frosts and icy stretches on roads and footpaths.

Some showers of hail, sleet and snow are expected with the potential for freezing fog.

A weather warning for snow and ice in Galway was lifted this morning at 9am, and today and tomorrow will see more freezing temperatures across the county.

But after a few cold days to round off the week, temperatures will rise to 7 to 11 degrees on Saturday, in a moderate southerly breeze.

Saturday night will also be much milder than earlier in the week, with minimum temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees.

It will be cloudy over the weekend, with outbreaks of rain, which look likely to be heaviest in the west.

Lane closures for motorway roadworks today and tomorrow

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Briain Kelly

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January 18, 2023

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Part of the M17 Gort to Tuam motorway will be closed today and tomorrow while repair works are taking place in the vicinity of Annagh Hill.

The county council has notified that repair works are to be carried out on two safety barriers, one northbound and one southbound.

While these works are taking place, all traffic will be diverted up and over Junction 19 Annagh Hill to rejoin the motorway.

Today, the northbound lane will be closed from 11am to 3pm, with the southbound lane closed for the same period on Thursday.

The closures will be manned during these times, to see people properly diverted to the diversion routes.

Man in serious condition after crash involving cyclist & lorry

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Briain Kelly

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January 17, 2023

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A man in his 30s is in hospital in serious condition following a crash involving a bike and a lorry in Galway City on Tuesday evening.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a collision shortly before 6pm at the Skerritt Roundabout on the Old Dublin Road in Renmore.

The cyclist a man in his mid 30s, was taken from the scene by Ambulance to University Hospital Galway.

According to Gardaí, his condition is being described as serious.

A technical examination of the scene by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators is underway, the road is currently closed and traffic diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward.

They are also appealing to those with camera footage (including motorists with dash cam) from the vicinity of Skerritt roundabout at the time of the collision, to make it available to them.

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

Snow and Ice warning in effect for Galway this evening

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Briain Kelly

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January 17, 2023

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Galway Daily news Snow and Ice warning in effect for Galway this evening

Some scattered snow and sleet showers are expected in Galway overnight, as Met Eireann has issued a weather weather for this evening.

The status yellow Snow and Ice warning is in effect this evening, and will remain in place until 9am on Wednesday morning.

“Scattered sleet and snow showers with some accumulations possible. Icy stretches likely,” Met Eireann has said.

This weather warning has been issued for Galway Cavan, Monaghan, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Mayo, Roscommon, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, and Westmeath.

A separate alert is in place for Donegal, Leitrim, and Sligo this evening.

Further alerts for the cold snap are likely this week, with a weather advisory in place until Friday due to the arctic airflow in place over the country.

Inland Galway saw temperatures drop as low as -6 degrees on Tuesday morning, among the lowest in the country.

Caolin Blade signs long-term deal with Connacht Rugby

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Briain Kelly

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January 17, 2023

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Galway Daily Rugby Caolin Blade signs long-term deal with Connacht Rugby — Caolin Blade has signed a new three year contract with Connacht Rugby. Photo: INPHO

Galway Caolin Blade will be staying with Connacht Rugby for at least another three years with the signing of a new contract confirmed today.

The 28 year old scrum-half debuted for Connacht back in 2014, and has made over 160 appearances for the province since then.

The Monivea man has now committed to remaining at the Sportsground until the end of the 2025/26 season.

“I’m very proud and happy to commit to Connacht Rugby for another three years,” Caolin Blade said today.

“This club means a lot to me and I want to do everything I can to help them succeed into the future.

“The prospect of training and playing in our new stadium really appeals to me so I can’t wait to see what’s in store.”

Director of Rugby Andy Friend said that Caolin epitomises the high-tempo rugby that Connacht prefer, so they’re happy to keep him here at home.

“To tie him down on a long-term contract is a significant show of faith both from the club to him as a player, but also from Caolin to the club in terms of what the aims are for the years ahead.”

Blade is also an Irish international, featuring against the USA in July 2021.

Further contract announcements are expected from Connacht Rugby later in the week.

Galway Film Fleadh announces new Director of Programming

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Michael Malone

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January 17, 2023

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galway daily news maeve mcgrath is new director of galway film fleadh — Galway Film Fleadh's new Director of Programming, Maeve McGrath. Photo: Aidan O'Connnor

Galway Film Fleadh has announced the appointment of Maeve McGrath as its new Director of Programming, taking over from Will Fitzgerald.

The festival programmer and producer will be responsible for curating the film fleadh’s annual line-up.

McGrath previously worked as Artistic Director of Kerry International Film Festival, producer at Carlow Arts Festival and joint short film programmer at Dublin International Film Festival.

She is embedded in community arts practice with The GAFF in Limerick where she recently curated a community audio/visual project, ‘Tiny Little Histories’ and she produced ‘TravFest,’ a Traveller Wellness Festival as part of Guth na Mincéirí.

McGrath completed her Masters in Media Studies at Mary I/UL in 2015 graduating with her thesis, Irish Short Film: The Road To Oscar which followed the route of Irish short films to the Academy Awards.

“It is an honour to be joining the brilliant team at the Galway Film Fleadh,” she said.

“The Fleadh has a very special place on the film festival circuit both nationally and internationally and I am delighted to be part of the team that will programme the 35th edition of the festival.”

Annie Doona, Chair of the Galway Film Fleadh, welcomed Maeve McGrath on behalf of the Board of Galway Film Fleadh.”

“Maeve brings a breadth of experience and creativity to the role and we look forward to working with her as we prepare for an exciting Fleadh 2023.”

Ms McGrath said that she has always loved watching films, since she was a child queueing outside the Royal Cinema in Limerick to see the latest release.

“There is something very comforting in settling into a cinema seat and letting a film take you on a journey.

“To work in the film festival world is a joy for me and I look forward to being part of the continued growth of the Galway Film Fleadh and supporting the development of both emerging and established filmmakers.”

Protest to take place outside UHG on Saturday

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Michael Malone

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January 17, 2023

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A protest will take place outside University Hospital Galway this Saturday 21 January at 1pm calling on the HSE to properly staff the Emergency Department.

Organiser of the protest, Luke Silke, said that anyone who has been in the ED at the hospital lately will know how shocking the situation is.

He said a few months ago the INMO threatened to ballot for industrial action if the new temporary ED was not properly staffed prior to opening.

“I have submitted questions to the Minister for Health to get clarity on this – but my suspicion is that staffing levels haven’t been increased appropriately.

“We cannot persist with a situation where staff are being redeployed from other units to the emergency department to make up for the shortfalls.”

Mr Silke said nurses on the ground are enduring enormous stress and the idea of emigration is becoming more and more attractive to new graduates.

“I’ve focused my research on the month of November 2022 for which we have fairly detailed statistics,” he said.

“The HSE has told me that in UHG in November the average wait time in A&E was 7.5 hours. This was worse than any other hospital in the Saolta group, comprising Mayo, Sligo, Letterkenny and Portiuncula.

“The total trolley count, as recorded each morning in November at 8am, stood at 823. This was the fourth highest monthly trolley count in the entire country, with only Limerick, Cork and Tallaght coming in with higher counts.”

The protest will take place outside UHG on the Newcastle Road at 1pm on Saturday.

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January 17, 2023

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Search ends for missing Mayo man (58) after body found

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Michael Malone

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January 17, 2023

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Galway Daily news Woman (80s) dies following car crash two weeks ago

The search for a missing man in Co. Mayo has ended after a body was found earlier today.

Gardaí made an appeal to the public for help locating Martin Phillips (58) who had been missing since Sunday.

The appeal has now been stood down following the discovery of a man’s body in the Westport area.

Gardaí thanked the public for their assistance in this matter.

Paschal Donohoe’s expenses explanation “doesn’t wash” says local TD

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Michael Malone

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January 17, 2023

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Galway West TD Mairéad Farrell has said that Minister Paschal Donohoe’s expenses explanation “doesn’t wash” and that “his sums don’t add up.”

The Sinn Féin TD said that his suggestion that services provided to his campaign by his friend’s company do not constitute a political donation to him “stretches all credibility.”

Minister Donohoe said at the weekend that he updated his election expenses statement to the Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPO) after reviewing his records.

Deputy Farrell the SIPO rules are very clear, and that a candidate cannot accept a donation above €1,000.

A spokesperson for Minister Donohoe said that the money related to two donations and that each was below the strict limits set out in the Electoral Acts.

But Deputy Farrell said yesterday that the value “that Paschal has ascribed to this service, provided by his friend, is a fraction of the commercial cost of such a service. His sums don’t add up.

“His attempt to brush off his flouting of election rules as an oversight doesn’t wash. The Minister must come clean and thoroughly answer all of the outstanding issues.”

Planning refused for 60 apartments in Galway City westside area

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Briain Kelly

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January 17, 2023

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Galway Daily news Planning sought for major expansion of Galway City retail park

Planning permission has been refused for a commercial and residential development of 60 apartments on the westside of Galway City.

An application was made by Sodalitas Property Ltd for work at West City Centre Office and Retail Park on the Seamus Quirke Road.

The developer sought approval to demolish the offices on the first floor, and build 60 new apartments over three floors in their place, all of which were to have balconies.

They also intended to build a new single storey retail wing, to the west of the existing block, with a gross floor space of 1,976m².

The office and retail park is currently served by 303 car parking spaces, spilt between 163 spaces on the surface, and 140 more in an underground car park.

The application stated that the underground car park is rarely used, and would be reinstated to served the new apartments and retail building.

However, planning was refused by the city council for multiple reasons related to the design and layout of the project.

The council planning department said that the overall design of the development was not good enough to justify something of this scale, heigh, and density, and that it had a poor internal layout.

The inclusion of the balconies was criticised for their “poor visual coherence” and being unsuited to the climate of the area, as well as creating overlooking issues with neighbouring properties.

The amount and quality of private and communal space in the plans was not sufficient, the council planners said, and that the site layout does not accommodate active travel, an accessible living environment, or community needs.

Council planners also said that the developer had not provided sufficient information to show that the project wouldn’t have on the conservation goals of any protected sites.

The final reason given for refusing permission was that the developer had failed to show that the additional traffic on the site could be handled safely.

Three objections were received by the council, one of which was submitted on behalf of six houses located behind the site, which raised concerns about increased traffic, and overshadowing of their homes.

Retained firefighters with SIPTU vote for strike action

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Briain Kelly

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January 17, 2023

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Galway Daily news Retained firefighters vote to accept WRC proposals to end industrial dispute

Retained Fire Fighters in SIPTU have voted for industrial action, up to strike action in response to a retention and recruitment crisis.

SIPTU represents some 2,000 members of the retained fire service across 200 fire stations in Ireland.

The union says that many of their members are unable to take leave entitlements because of staff shortages, and have also seen their incomes shrink due to reductions in call-outs and other restrictions imposed by the fire service.

Retained Fire Fighters are not stationed at a fire station full-time, but are on call to respond to emergencies 24/7, under any conditions.

SIPTU sector organiser Brendan O’Brien said that the current personnel situation has exposed their members, and the wider public, to greater levels of risk.

“Our members have voted in local authority areas across the country by, on average, more than 90% to take strike action due to the failure by management to meaningfully address an ongoing recruitment and retention crisis.”

“Almost 2000 Retained Fire Service members are organised in SIPTU across 200 fire stations nationally.”

“They are required to provide 24/7 emergency response and restrict their movement, at all times while on call, to within typically five minutes travel time of their fire station.”

He added that the precarious nature of their income means that many are now unable to achieve things such as getting approval for a mortgage.

“The Retained Fire Service is now at a critical stage with many firefighters seeking to leave the service and Local Authorities are struggling to recruit and retain new staff.”

Minister for Housing Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien recently published a review of the future of the Retained Fire Service, which includes multiple recommendations.

SIPTU has said that it will meet with officials from local authorities and the government on January 27 to discuss these.

SIPTU Public Administration and Community Division Organiser, Adrian Kane said that measures to address this crisis must include entitlements on structure pay and leave.

If these are not addressed, he added, the union will notify local authorities of impending industrial action.

Garda appeal over missing 69 year old Mayo man

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Briain Kelly

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January 17, 2023

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Galway Daily news Garda appeal over missing 69 year old man from Mayo

Gardaí are appealing to the public for any information that could help locate a missing Mayo man, last seen early Tuesday morning.

Patrick Bowland, 69 years old, was last seen at approximately 1am near the Westport Road in Castlebar this morning.

Patrick is described as being approximately 6’3” with a medium build and grey.

When last seen, he was wearing pyjamas with a check pattern and a dark t-shirt.

An Garda Síochána and Patrick’s family are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with any information on Patrick’s whereabouts are asked to contact Castlebar Garda Station on 094 903 8200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Female entrepreneurship programme at University of Galway kicking into high gear

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Briain Kelly

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January 17, 2023

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A new initiative at University of Galway to nurture the next generation of female entrepreneurs is kicking into high gear, with recruitment underway.

IdeasLab, the entrepreneurial and innovation hub at University of Galway, is now actively recruiting for its new CreateHer programme.

This programme aims to further develop female focussed initiatives with a focus on creativity as a central tenet.

To ensure that the initiative is coherent, fit for purpose and student centric IdeasLab has through a consultative process designed a programme that will be reviewed by an expert advisory group.

The CreateHER advisory group is co-chaired by Dr. Natalie Walsh and Jenny Mullery at IdeasLab, along with a wealth of successful female entrepreneurs, academics, and students, many of them alumni of University of Galway.

“CreateHER has been designed to provide a unique environment for our female students to develop and nurture their entrepreneurial selves,” Dr Walsh said.

“We know that our student entrepreneurs will learn best from each other and fellow female entrepreneurs across the globe.”

Based on this they have built a programme based on, “shared experiences, practical workshops and mentorship” to nurture future female entrepreneurs.

“We are excited to onboard our first intake later this month and share their journeys and successes in the future,” she added.

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The advisory group includes Dr. Ellen Roche, Associate Professor at MIT, Lisa Regan MD of Lisa Regan Public Relations, and Dr. Helen Breen, who manages early stage investing at Atlantic Bridge venture capital fund.

Elaine Mannion is the General Manager at the Abbey Theatre, Carol Joyce and Anna Hosty are co-owners of Yourells Hair Group and founders of The Hair Vitamin Company, and Dr Vanessa Creaven is co-founder and CEO at Spotlight Oral Care.

From the academic side at University of Galway are Professor Patrick Lonnergan, a member of the Royal Irish Academy, and student Karen Gillooly, a former IdeasLab intern.

In addition to the advisory board, the University has partnered with WestBIC to deliver aspects of the programme.

WestBIC provides tailored, high-level support to entrepreneurs to convert their innovative ideas into a commercial reality.

They are supporting CreateHER with mentorship and host events and workshops during the programme.

Upgrade works underway for major facelift to city playground

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Briain Kelly

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January 17, 2023

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Galway daily news Upgrade works underway for major facelift to city playground

Work has gotten underway this week to give an exciting facelift for a children’s playground in Claddagh.

South Park playground is getting a nautical themed makeover that kids will enjoy, as well as a special piece of equipment for non-verbal children.

The main feature of the new and improved playground will be a Pirate Ship frigate centrepiece, with slides and a kinetic wheel complete with sounds.

A PECS Communication Board for non-verbal children is also being installed, the first of its kind in Galway City.

Most of the existing play equipment is being retained, with refurbishments such as new wetpour to outline safety areas, and fresh paint jobs with a nautical theme throughout.

New benches are being installed for parents, boat themed planters to keep the place looking good, and two springers are being removed and replaced with new units.

Fresh weather warning issued as cold snap continues this week

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Briain Kelly

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January 16, 2023

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Galway Daily news Fresh weather warning issued as cold snap continues this week

Met Eireann has issued a fresh weather warning for ongoing icy conditions and sub zero temperatures in Galway and across Ireland this week.

The status yellow warning for low temperatures and ice will be in place from 4pm on Monday until midday on Tuesday.

Icy stretches will lead to hazardous driving conditions as a result of the cold snap, particularly on untreated roads and paths.

There is also the chance of snow showers in the northwest and southwest of Ireland, with accumulations possible, particularly in mountainous areas.

Temperatures in Galway are expected to reach lows of -4 degrees in places inland overnight on Monday. In coastal areas it will be a slightly milder -1 to -2 degrees overnight.

Other than the cold, it is expected to be a clear day today, with partly cloudy skies and some bright spells, and just a mild variable breeze.

Tuesday will be a bit more unsettled, with some scattered showers of snow and rain, but also patches of sunshine.

Gardaí seek man missing from the west of Ireland

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Briain Kelly

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January 16, 2023

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Galway Daily news Gardaí seek man missing from the west of Ireland

Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing man in his 50s from the west of Ireland, who was last seen on Sunday.

Martin Phillips (58) was last seen in his home in Westport, Co. Mayo in the early hours of the morning, Sunday 15th January 2023.

Martin is described as being 5 foot 7 inches tall with a slim build. He has short grey hair and brown eyes.

It is believed Martin was wearing a green rain jacket, beige trousers and walking boots at the time he went missing.

An Garda Síochána have said that they, and Martin’s family, are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information on Martin’s whereabouts is asked to contact Westport Garda Station on 098 50230, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Tuam Inner Relief Road need to unlock town’s development potential

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Briain Kelly

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January 16, 2023

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Galway Daily news Additional Dog fines will have little effect without more Dog Wardens

The Tuam Inner Relief Road should be prioritised by the council in order to unlock the potential of undeveloped land, Galway TD Sean Canney has said.

The Galway East TD said that Tuam has experienced a lot of growth since the opening of the bypass a few years back, with more to come.

One such development he highlighted was the opening of the €50 million health campus, which includes a primary care centre, and new mental health and addiction services coming online at Old Grove Hospital.

“We will also see a transformation in educational facilities in Tuam over the next few years with a new 32 Classroom National School together with developments on our amalgamated secondary schools and Archbishop McHale College.”

He added that access to the town needs to be opened up, as these new facilities will all be located in the town centre.

“With all the future developments it is important that we have land available for housing and industrial development and the inner relief road will do this.”

Deputy Canney said that he had raised the issue of the inner relief road with the Minister for Transport.

“At that stage Galway County Council had not made any application for funding but I understand that the Council are now to prioritise this project for Tuam.”

In addition to supporting future land development, he said that building this road would also facilitate new walking and cycling infrastructure.

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