A man has been arrested in Galway today as part of an ongoing investigation into human trafficking and related crimes.
Gardaí from Mullingar conducted a search and arrest operation in Co. Galway on Monday as part of their investigations.
In the course of the operation man in his 30s was arrested and is currently detained at Mullingar Garda Station under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1996.
An Garda Síochána have said that the further updates will follow in this ongoing investigation.
The final date for the conversion of the Martin Roundabout has been pushed back again, and work is now not expected to be finished until next year.
The city council’s latest update on the project has said that surfacing works have gotten underway this month, and are expected to last until February 2023.
Work on converting the Martin Roundabout to a signalised junction began in late January, and was originally supposed to be completed within six months.
That date was pushed back to late November, and the finalisation of the project has now been delayed again.
The city council has said the works were delayed due to supply chain issued, and because of the weather.
Concerns have been raised about the delays to the project, as well as the issues it is causing with traffic and road safety at the busy junction.
A new traffic alignment will be in effect at the junction from December 2 as surfacing work progresses.
Further changes to the road layout are expected as the phases of the surfacing works continue.
“Fox Building Engineers Ltd will work to optimise traffic flows through the junction, to minimise delays, maintain safe passage through the works for the travelling public, and ensure the safety of our team working on this project,” the council said.
Current Traffic Management Plan Layout:
New Traffic Management from December 2:
The work will convert the existing Martin roundabout to a 4-arm traffic light controlled junction, along with other upgrades.
These will include the provision of cycle lanes, bus priority measures, footpaths and associated landscaping.
People in Galway are being urged to exercise caution visiting vulnerable relatives, with an increase in flu and winter viruses going around.
The HSE’s Public Health West team is encouraging people not to visit hospitals or nursing homes if they have any respiratory symptoms.
“Those who are in settings such as hospitals or long term care facilities are at a higher risk of serious illness if they contract any virus,” a statement to Galway Daily said.
“It is important if you are experiencing respiratory symptoms such as a cough, sneezing, sore throat, breathlessness; that you avoid attending these settings.”
If visiting someone who is vulnerable:
– Ensure you do not have respiratory symptoms
– Wear a face mask
– Wash or sanitise your hands regularly
– Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces regularly
Take these extra actions to avoid respiratory infection:
– Avoid touching your mouth, nose and eyes
– Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze with a tissue or your elbow
– Get your flu and COVID-19 vaccine if eligible
– Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds – especially after using the bathroom, blowing your nose, and before eating
– Wear a face mask in crowded areas
– Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces regularly
– Consider meeting outdoors in the fresh air as there is greater risk of infection in enclosed places
What to do if you have symptoms:
– Stay at home when you are sick
– Stay away from those who are vulnerable
– Contact your GP if you need advice on how to manage your symptoms
For more advice see: https://www2.hse.ie/under-the-
It’s going to be a chilly start to the week in Galway, but there also promise to be some sunny days before Winter really bites.
The coldest part of the week will come early, with temperatures on Monday to reach lows of 3 degrees overnight inland, though it will be slightly warmer on the coast.
The skies will be mostly fair today, with sunny spells in the afternoon and only a light breeze, with temperatures reaching daytime highs of 10 – 11 degrees.
Tuesday will be another cold one, with partly cloudy skies and some sunny spells in the afternoon.
A light easterly breeze will gain moderate strength as the day progresses. Highest temperatures on Tuesday of 7 – 9 degrees, dropping down as low as 5 degrees overnight.
The only rain of the week currently forecast by Met Eireann will come on Wednesday, with some light showers on the coast in the morning in a mostly cloudy day.
A moderate southeasterly wind will veer southerly as the day progresses, but fortunately, it won’t be as cold as the start of the week.
Highest temperatures on Wednesday will reach 10 – 12 degrees, without dropping much overnight.
Thursday is also expected to be an overcast day, with moderate to strong southerly winds, and temperatures ranging from 9 – 12 degrees.
Friday will be another mostly cloudy day with some scattered sunshine, Met Eireann has said.
But it will be the last reprieve from Winter, as temperatures are expected to drop again headed into the weekend, before plummeting next week.
Minister Simon Harris has announced today that the green light has been given for two major infrastructure projects by ATU Galway and the GRETB.
The Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board has been approved to move to the next stage of developing a College of The Future (COTF).
The project envisages the building of a state-of-the-art further education campus in Galway city.
Separately, Minister Harris has confirmed Atlantic Technological University has been given the go ahead to proceed to the next phase for a multidisciplinary teaching and learning facility on the Galway City Campus.
Speaking during a visit to Galway today, Simon Harris said that this is a great day for Galway, which has been chosen as one of ten locations for a College of the Future.
“Galway has become a hub for third level education and it needs a state-of-the art facility to meet the demands of the entire county.”
“The College of the Future Major Projects Fund will support the implementation of the vision set out in the Further Education Strategy.”
The GRETB has been given the go ahead to proceed with developing a preliminary business case for the project.
GRETB’s Chief Executive David Leahy said, “We are delighted to have been successful in our application for funding to build a state-of-the-art Further Education and Training College in the heart of Galway City.”
“This will allow us to develop and expand both our full and part-time courses and to offer the very latest in technology-enabled facilities in the continued delivery of top class education for the West of Ireland.”
Atlantic Technological University has also got the green light to develop a preliminary business case for a multi-disciplinary teaching and learning facility in Galway.
It is envisaged that the new building will serve students in the areas of Engineering, Business, Science and Computing.
ATU President Dr Orla Flynn welcomed the announcement, saying “The proposed development of this Learner Centre will benefit students and staff across our region, but especially those based at our ATU Galway City campus.”
“ATU has ambitions to become a truly great multi-campus technological university, serving the needs of our unique region, and beyond.”
“To do this, we will require continuing capital investment and today’s announcement is a very welcome step in that process.”
The application by Atlantic Technological University was made under the Technological Sector Strategic Projects (TSSPF) Fund.
Minister Harris said that today is a “key milestone” for the project at ATU, adding that the technological sector is a driver of regional development.
Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh & Kilfenora Michael Duignan has paid tribute to the late Martin Drennan, who passed away over the weekend.
Bishop Duignam expressed his sympathies to the family and friends of the late Martin Drennan, and the whole diocesan community who knew him.
The former Bishop of Galway died on Saturday at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin, in the presence of his family, six years after stepping down.
Born in Kilkenny in 1944, Martin Drennan was ordained as a priest in 1968, serving the parishes of St. Mary’s Cathedral, and later Ballycallan.
He spent more than two decades teaching, both in Ireland and in Rome, where he headed the Irish College for five years in the 80s.
Drennan was first appointed Bishop of Galway in 2005 following the retirement of his predecessor Bishop James McLoughlin, and served until his retirement after 11 years on the job.
Bishop Duignan said that the Kilkenny man “took the west of Ireland to his heart” as the Bishop of Galway, and made for himself a home here, with friends and found family dear to him.
He described the late Bishop Emeritus as someone the community will remember as a “gentle, prayerful, kind and wise pastor”, with a self-effacing presence.
He also recalled fondly the warm welcome the Bishop Drennan had for him personally on his recent appointment to Galway, and for the counsel he offered.
The funeral for Martin Drennan will take place on Wednesday this week at Galway Cathedral, with interment to follow.
The full statement from Bishop Michael Duignan is as follows:
Yesterday, I received the sad news that Bishop Martin Drennan had died at St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin surrounded by his loving family. I offer my sympathy to his family, to our diocesan community and to his many friends.
Bishop Martin was a Kilkenny man to the core who took the West of Ireland to his heart. Even though he continued to avidly support the black and amber of his birthplace, Galway became his home and the people of the west became his new family and his dear friends. Ordained a priest for the Diocese of Ossory in 1968, his first appointments were to St Mary’s Cathedral, Kilkenny and to Ballycallan parishes before returning to further studies.
Sacred Scripture was his passion. Fr. Martin was to become an internationally respected academic and taught with energy, passion and insight at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth as Professor of Old Testament. He was skilled at making the inspired words of the ancient biblical texts relevant, powerful and life-giving to the modern world.
In May 1997, he was appointed auxiliary Bishop in Dublin and in 2005 he succeeded Bishop James McLoughin as Bishop of Galway and Kilmacduagh and Apostolic Administrator of Kilfenora. Bishop Drennan’s able intellect and innate pastoral sensitivity when combined with his gentle prayerful, self-effacing presence served the Diocese well. At the time of his retirement in 2016 on health grounds, Bishop Martin wrote:
“My eleven years here have been among the happiest and most fulfilled of my life. When I succeeded Bishop James McLoughlin in 2004 you, the priests and people of Galway, Mayo and Clare, made me welcome. Since then, your support and kindness, your prayers and your affirmation, have been a real source of strength and inspiration to me. For this I will be forever grateful. It was a privilege to be your Bishop. From deep in my heart I say thank you. My retirement takes place during this Holy Year of Mercy and I sincerely ask forgiveness from anyone among you I may have hurt in any way during my time as Bishop. I offer my loyalty and my wholehearted support to my successor and I ask you for your continued prayers. You will always be in mine.”
The people and priests of the diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora will remember him fondly as a gentle, prayerful, kind and wise pastor. At a personal level, I will be ever thankful to Bishop Martin for his warm welcome to me on my recent appointment to Galway and for his wise counsel.
Throughout his life, and in particular in his later years of illness, he lived very much by the wisdom contained in the title of his last book – Turning Wounds into Wisdom – a series of reflections on the Sunday Gospels in which he endeavoured to turn the wounds of life into a wisdom for living.
Bishop Drennan’s episcopal motto was Comhoidhrí le Críost (co-heirs with Christ). Taken from the Letter to the Romans (8:17), here St Paul emphasises the sure hope of an eternal destiny that is the hallmark of a follower of Christ. I pray that God will now enfold Bishop Martin more deeply into his eternal loving embrace and grant consolation to his family and those who will miss him in this world.
A Easpag Máirtín, a chara dhil
go bhfáiltí sluaite na n-aingeal romhat
go bhfaighe tú suaimhneas síoraí
agus go mbuailimid le chéile arís,
go gcoinní Dia i mbos a láimhe thú. Amen.
A team of scientists at University of Galway have discovered a remarkably well-preserved group of fossil sea urchins on a limestone slab in Co. Wexford.
The fascinating discovery was first made by Dr Nidia Álvarez Armada when she was surveying the geology at Hook Head for her undergraduate thesis at University of Galway.
Over 200 complete fossil sea urchins are preserved in exquisite detail on the slab, in an area of just 1m2.
The limestone layer containing the fossils was in danger of being lost to coastal erosion, so the scientific team mounted a rescue operation to save it.
They successfully removed the slab and entrusted it to the National Museum of Ireland for conservation and further study.
The site at Hook Head is protected under law and approval for the recovery was granted by several state agencies, as well as the local landowner.
All of the sea urchins have their spines still attached, and they apparently died together on the seafloor almost 350 million years ago – a dramatic moment now frozen in time on the rock surface on the coast of south-east Ireland.
The fossil find could reveal important information about the nature of seafloor communities during the Carboniferous, a time period that occurred long before dinosaurs ever walked on land.
Palaeontologist Dr Nidia Álvarez Armada, the lead author in the study, said that when she first noticed the echinoids on the limestone surface, she was “completely astonished” by both the sheer number of fossil specimens and their exceptional preservation.
“The significance of the find was instantly apparent and I immediately began mapping and recording the shape, size and position of each individual urchin on the rock surface,” said Dr Álvarez Armada.
“This work took several weeks to complete, but it was important to carefully document the fossil find in as much detail as possible.”
Dr John Murray, who co-authored the paper and supervised the original project, said it is quite exceptional to find Carboniferous fossil sea urchins so perfectly preserved and in such large numbers like this.
“In life, these particular echinoids had very flexible plated bodies, covered with many spines, which usually disarticulated and dispersed rapidly after death, leaving little trace of them behind,” he said.
“The Hook Head urchins must have been buried quite quickly after they died, with little or no post mortem disturbance; however, it remains unclear why they congregated in such large numbers at this location on that ancient seafloor.”
Dr Murray added that the significance of this discovery was such that all of the members of the rescue team willingly volunteered their time and expertise to travel to Hook Head to help salvage the fossil-bearing slab.
“We consciously chose to leave this important fossil find in the care of the National Museum of Ireland immediately – I guess it was our way of giving this piece of priceless geoheritage back to the people of Ireland.”
The availability of affordable housing in large cities and towns is key to retaining nurses and midwives, the INMO has said.
The nurses and midwives union described last week’s Daft rental report as ‘grim’, but said it was a reflection of what many nurses and midwives are experiencing in many parts of the country.
The report found that in Galway city, the average rent stood at €1,713 during the third quarter of 2022 – an increase of 16.4% on Q3 last year.
Elsewhere in the county it rose by 12.2% to €1,249.
The report shows that one-bedroom apartments in the city were €1,142 on average (up 15%), and a two-bedroom house was €1,333.
Rents for three and four-bedroom houses in the city rose to €1,594 and €1,948 respectively.
General secretary of the INMO Phil Ní Sheaghdha said that the lack of suitable available accommodation and increasing rents is having a hugely negative impact on their ability to retain nurses and midwives in cities and towns where there is significant pressure on the rental market.
“Affordable accommodation in close proximity to healthcare settings should not be a pipe dream for nurses and midwives who work long hours,” said Ms Ní Seaghdha.
“Immediate provision and supports must be made to allow these essential workers to live within a reasonable distance of their place of work.
“Provision of housing assistance, subsidisation, and zoned areas in any planning for hospital builds such as the new National Children’s Hospital or the proposed new elective hospital in Cork City.”
She said that nursing and midwifery managers are now advising that all cities and big towns are affected.
“The current model of recruiting is not sufficient and is costly and time-consuming and is undermined due to the inability to retain the same essential grades due to lack of available accommodation and extraordinarily high costs of accommodation when sourced.
“Nurses and midwives earn modest incomes and if we want to have some hope of ensuring that hospitals in Dublin and other large urban areas such as Cork, Limerick, and Galway have safe staffing levels we must ensure that there are homes that nurses and midwives can afford to live in.”
American burger chain Wendy’s has announced plans to enter the Irish market as it continues to expand across Europe.
The company is looking for well-established franchisee candidates that have strong operations experience, local development expertise and an ambition to grow quickly.
With more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide, Wendy’s has 25 restaurants currently operating in the UK, ten of which are company-operated.
Abigail Pringle, President, International & Chief Development Officer of The Wendy’s Company said that as they continue to expand their international footprint, we are focused on building long-term relationships with franchisees in Ireland.
“We are committed to serving high-quality, great tasting food, and intend to offer our wide range of craveable menu options, including our famous square hamburgers made with fresh beef patties and served hot off the grill.”
The fast food restaurant is best known for its made-to-order square hamburgers, freshly prepared salads, and other signature items like chili, baked potatoes and the Frosty dessert.
For those interested in learning more about Wendy’s franchising opportunities in Ireland, the UK or other European markets, contact Steve Lampshire at steve@platinumwave.co.uk.
Galway Simon Community is inviting people to welcome the brighter days to come, by joining them for a Dip at Dawn this winter solstice.
The revitalising dip will take place at 8.39am on Wednesday, December 21 at Salthill Beach, and will help to alleviate the trauma of homelessness in the West.
The Dip at Dawn crew will lead participants in taking the plunge, and Laragh Cunningham of Yoga Shala and the Village Community Choir will also be on hand to help motivate people in song.
And if that isn’t enough to warm your heart, Jamie Peaker of Salthill’s Barista Bus will be at the ready with hot drinks after the dip.
Registration for the event is €30 and the first 200 people to register will receive a Galway Simon beanie.
Those who sign up will also gain access to an exclusive 10-minute Winter Solstice yoga practice by Laragh Cunningham of Yoga Shala.
People must register in advance for the Dip at Dawn. Registration and more info can be found at galwaysimon.ie/events/winter-solstice-dip-at-dawn/.
Fintan Maher of Galway Simon explained that the numbers of people turning to Galway Simon Community is consistently increasing.
“The impact of the current housing crisis, which has been further compounded by rising food and fuel poverty, is creating what can only be described as a terrible perfect storm.
“The vital funds raised by the Dip at Dawn and our many other ways to give, will help make a huge difference to those living in fear of losing their home this Christmas.”
Laragh Cunningham of Yoga Shalah said we talk about homelessness in numbers and often those that are homeless and vulnerable and in need of care from Galway Simon Community are invisible.
“When over 200 of us came together as the sun was rising for the summer solstice, we turned up, we made ourselves visible and we allowed the community of Galway to show that we care,” she said.
“I would encourage people to join me and take the challenge for the Winter Solstice. By sharing this moment together, we’ll be able to help people in our community facing homelessness this Christmas.”
If you don’t feel like taking a dip there are many other ways you can contribute, to help Galway Simon keep people out of Emergency Accommodation and in their homes this Christmas.
You can host a Christmas jumper day, donate a voucher, give a gift of impact or organise your own Christmas fundraising event.
All information can be found at www.galwaysimon.ie or you can call 091 38 18 28 to give a gift to Galway Simon Community today.
100% of proceeds will go directly to Galway Simon Community who provide support and accommodation services to those experiencing, or at risk of homelessness in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.
The funeral of the late former Bishop of Galway Martin Drennan will be held on Wednesday 30 November at Galway Cathedral.
Bishop Martin will repose at Galway Cathedral from 7pm to 10pm on Tuesday, and funeral mass will take place at 1pm on Wednesday in the Cathedral.
The former Bishop of Galway passed away on Saturday morning aged 78 surrounded by his family.
Martin Drennan stepped down as Bishop in 2016 after just over a decade at the post, and was succeeded by Brendan Kelly.
Born in Kilkenny in 1944, Martin Drennan was ordained as a priest in 1968, serving the parishes of St. Mary’s Cathedral, and later Ballycallan.
He spent more than two decades teaching, both in Ireland and in Rome, where he headed the Irish College for five years in the 80s.
Drennan was first appointed Bishop of Galway in 2005 following the retirement of his predecessor Bishop James McLoughlin, and served until his retirement after 11 years on the job.
An extremely generous gift of €7,330 was recently made to the Oncology Patient Comfort Fund at UHG by a patient’s family, in honour of his memory.
The family of Rory McNulty, who had been a patient at St. Joseph’s Ward at the hospital, raised the money in memory of him.
The family thanked staff at the hospital, saying, “Rory talked about organising fundraising events in recognition of the amazing care and support he received.”
“We would like to express our deepest thanks to all the team of nurses, doctors and each member of staff in UHG who provided unconditional care, support and treatment to Rory.”
The cheque was presented to the Oncology Patient Comfort Fund, St Joseph’s ward by Rory’s partner Laura and Rory’s mother Lynda.
The money was raised by family and friends who made donations and took part in the Galway Bay Run 2022 for Rory.
The family said that they would like to see the funds used to purchase medical equipment such as an new ultrasound scanner and bladder scanner for patients, as well as items like reclining chairs for the comfort of patients and family members on the ward.
Ellen Wiseman, ADON, Cancer Services University Hospital Galway, said that staff and management at UHG are extremely grateful for the donation.
She added that they, “would like to thank all those involved for the time and effort they put in to raise such a substantial sum of money for the Oncology Patient Comfort Fund.”
“This donation will help us do even more to improve the patient’s journey,” Ellen Wiseman said.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue came to Galway’s Marine Institute this week to receive the 2022 Fish Stock Book.
This annual report provides the most up to date information on the status of 75 key fish stocks of interest to Ireland.
This is the 30th annual Fish Stock Book produced by the Marine Institute, and will be used by decision makers setting fishing quotas for 2023.
Minister McConalogue said, “The 2022 Stock Book is showing a continued gradual increase in the number of sustainably fished stocks.”
“This progress is giving assurance that our policy at national and EU level is making progress on delivering sustainability.”
“Stocks of haddock, monkfish, megrim, tuna, and some of the Dublin Bay Prawn stocks have increased in recent years and continue to be sustainably fished.”
“There are some stocks such as cod, herring and whiting that are overfished and work will continue to set management measures that will support the rebuilding of these important stocks.”
The data gathered by Marine Institute scientists will also be important in negotiations with third party countries, including the UK.
In 2021, Irish vessels landed approximately 182,000 tonnes of wild caught fish worth more than €265 million at first sale.
Producing the Fish Stock Book saw the Marine Institute carrying out multiple marine surveys, travelling approximately 23,776 nautical miles over 200 days.
Dr Paul Connolly, CEO of the Marine Institute said, “The scientific advice and services provided by our scientists to stakeholders are essential to supporting a sustainable ocean economy, protecting and managing our marine ecosystems and meeting EU obligations.”
He added that this work, together with international partners, is essential for supporting coastal communities.
Minister McConalogue was presented with the Stock Book during his visit to the Institute on Friday.
While there, he was also updated on many other projects underway at the Marine Institute, such as Seabed Mapping – INFOMAR project, climate observation, and seafood safety monitoring.
Galway United has announced that midfielder Conor McCormack has resigned for the coming season, and keeper Brendan Clarke is joining the squad.
The two men are valuable veteran players, bringing years of experience to the club.
The 32 year old McCormack has captained United for the past two seasons since signing on from Derry on 2021, and is the first signing announced for the coming year.
Clarke is one of the most experience players in Ireland, with the 37 year old keeper winning multiple First and Premiere Division titles.
The Dublin born man has also won the FAI Cup on two occasions and League Cup on three occasions, and hopes to bring that experience to help Galway secure promotion in 2023.
Conor McCormack has also won two Premiere Division titles with Shamrock Rovers in 2011, and Cork City in 2017.
After getting so close to climbing back to the Premiere Division with Galway United for the past two years, he’s hungry to finish the job next year.
“We were really disappointed with how last season finished, we had a great chance, but we just made too many mistakes and that’s something we have to learn from for next season,” he told the club’s media team.
Clarke, who has experience at both a domestic and international level, also hopes that he bring some experience of winning in the first division to Galway United.
“I won the First Division with Shelbourne in 2021, so I know what the league is about and what it takes to win it.”
“Hopefully I can bring that bit of experience to the group and help to drive the club forward,” he said, speaking with the club’s media team.
Galway United Manager John Caulfield said that he was “absolutely delighted” to get a goalkeeper with such a breadth of experience, and so many title wins under his belt.
“I think he’ll be an incredible addition to the squad with his presence and experience,” Caulfield said.
Galway United expects to make more signing announcements in the coming weeks as they build next season’s squad.
Researchers at University of Galway have made an important discovery which could help prevent recurring breast cancer.
The researchers have identified biomarkers which can help predict which breast cancer patients are more likely to suffer a recurrence of the disease, or die from it.
The project was led by Dr Matthew Davey, Professor Michael Kerin and Dr Nicola Miller at the University’s College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.
Dr. Davey explained, “The process of identifying which patients are more likely to have a recurrence has been a challenge.”
They set to determine whether microRNAs, molecules which affect cancer development, are capable helping to predict this.
Their study involved taking blood samples from 124 patients with breast cancer at five different timepoints during their cancer journey, and assessing their outcomes almost nine years later.
“We discovered that patients with an increased expression of a certain type of miRNA, called miR-145, are unlikely to have a recurrence of breast cancer,” Dr. Davey said.
“We showed that increased expression of this biomarker, which was measured in patients’ blood samples during chemotherapy, actually predicted their long-term oncological outcome.”
“We can predict those who are likely to suffer recurrence and also those who will be free of recurrence. Further studies into the clinical application of this biomarker are ongoing.”
“This study may also help identify breast cancer patients who could benefit from closer monitoring and additional therapies post-surgery or treatment.”
According to figures from the National Cancer Registry of Ireland, over 3,500 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
While long-term outcomes have improved for patients with breast cancer, the most common cancer diagnosed in women, 20-30% of these patients will see their condition relapse at some point.
The findings of this research have been published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).
A pedestrian has been killed following a traffic collision on the N83 near Tuam in the early hours of Sunday.
Shortly after 12:30am, Gardaí were alerted to a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on the N83 at Cahervoley, Cummer near Tuam.
The pedestrian, a man in his 40s, was taken from the scene to University Hospital Galway, where he was pronounced dead.
The driver of the car, a man in his 30s, did not require medical treatment.
The road at the crash site is closed for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
Local diversions are currently in place on the N83 between Corofin Cross and Corrandrum National School.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward.
Road users with camera footage (including dash cam) who were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Tuam Garda Station on 093 70840, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Former Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora Martin Drennan has passed away this weekend at the age of 78.
The Bishop Emeritus passed away on Saturday morning, according to a statement from the Diocese.
“It is with sadness that we announce the death this morning of Most Rev. Dr Martin Drennan, Bishop and Apostolic Administrator Emeritus.”
“We remember him in our prayers and offer our sympathy to his family and to all those who mourn his loss.”
Martin Drennan stepped down as Bishop in 2016 after just over a decade at the post, and was succeeded by Brendan Kelly.
Born in Kilkenny in 1944, Martin Drennan was ordained as a priest in 1968, serving the parishes of St. Mary’s Cathedral, and later Ballycallan.
He spent more than two decades teaching, both in Ireland and in Rome, where he headed the Irish College for five years in the 80s.
Drennan was first appointed Bishop of Galway in 2005 following the retirement of his predecessor Bishop James McLoughlin, and served until his retirement after 11 years on the job.
The diocese has said that funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Michael Harte, who was reported missing from Clonbur, Galway this week, has been found safe and well.
The 66 year old was reported missing from Clonbur since Thursday, November 24.
An Gardaí Síochána has confirmed this evening that he has been found safe and well.
The Gardaí thanked the public for their assistance in this matter.
A visiting investor worries Sonny & Crystal, Laoise plans to get Réaltín’s suspension lifted, and Sonia has a housing crisis in Ros na Rún.
Keen to win Réailtín’s affections, Laoise tries hard to reverse her suspension from school, and concocts a plan with Micheál to achieve this.
Rory assures Sorcha he doesn’t have issues with her mother, but that says nothing of her mother.
Sonny and Crystal are anxious about one of their investors visiting the site. Unbeknownst to them Tadhg gets wind of it and seems very interested.
Tony does indeed have a girlfriend but enlists O’Shea’s help to keep it from Vera.
With a housing issue darkening her door, Sonia, though hesitant, allows Mack to convince her to stay with him. Negative comments from others soon give her food for thought.
Catch up on this and all the latest in Ros na Rún in a double feature omnibus on TG4 this Sunday.
A Yellow weather warning has been issued by Met Eireann for heavy winds to hit Galway and the Atlantic Coast this evening.
Very strong southwest winds are expected to develop on Saturday evening, with gusts of up to 80-100km/h.
Winds will be at their worst near the coast and on high ground, with the potential for wave overtoppping.
The status yellow wind warning for Galway, Mayo, and Donegal will be in effect from 6pm to 10pm on Saturday night.
A marine warning for Gale force winds on coastal waters is also in place today, with Met Eireann warning they will develop to strong gale force winds overnight.
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