Galway chosen for Night-Time Economy Advisor pilot

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October 25, 2022

Galway Daily news Civic Reception held to honour Claregalway native Dr Ronan Glynn

A civic reception was held by the county council this week to honour Dr. Ronan Glynn for his work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Claregalway native served as the Deputy Chief Medical Officer from October 2018 to May of this year.

For several month during 2020, in the height of the pandemic, he also served as Acting Chief Medical Officer while Dr Tony Holohan took an absence to care for his family.

During the pandemic he was frequently the public face of the health service’s response, holding many press conferences.

The Civic Reception was held at Áras an Chontae on Monday, October 24.

It also honoured the achievements of Galway All-Ireland Senior Ladies Camogie Champions 2021 and Lackagh Comhaltas Group.

Gardaí investigating assault on two people at Spanish Arch

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October 25, 2022

Galway Daily news missing teen found safe

Gardaí are investigating an assault on a man and a woman in the early hours of Sunday in the Spanish Arch area.

A man in his 60s and a woman in her 20s were reportedly assaulted at approximately 1:35am on Sunday.

Gardaí say that the man and woman were injured during the assault, but did not require medical attention.

Investigations are ongoing, a statement to Galway Daily said.

Old Clarin College in Athenry to be demolished

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October 25, 2022

Galway Daily news Old Clarin College being demolished due to anti-social behaviour

The former Clarin College in Athenry, vacant since the school moved to a new campus, is set to be demolished.

The GRETB is seeking planning permission from the county council for the demolition of the two storey school building on the Caheroyn Road.

This will include all permanent and ancillary structures, existing footings and hardstanding within the site; as well as the removal of all disused on site drainage system and utility services.

A planning report submitted with the application states that since the site has been vacated, there have been problems with anti-social behaviour.

“Clarin College has relocated to another site in Athenry – Planning Ref no. 17-1875 – and this site is now vacant.”

“There have been a number of issues with anti-social behaviour on the site as a result, and even in one instance a small fire was lit within the existing building.”

“It is the view of the applicant – Galway Roscommon Education & Training Board (GRETB) – that the buildings are now posing an unnecessary risk and nuisance for the health & safety of its neighbours, and that the buildings require demolition to eliminate that risk.”

A report was also submitted on materials containing asbestos, in two rooms and on three rope seals to an oil tank and motor, which recommended that they should be removed under controlled conditions by specialist contractors.

A decision on this planning application is due from Galway County Council by December 1 of this year.

An Pucan named among Top 10% of restaurants worldwide

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October 25, 2022

An Pucan on Forster Street in Galway has just been named in the Top 10% of restaraunts worldwide by Tripadvisor users.

As of 2021, Tripadvisor’s total number of user reviews and opinions reached approximately one billion, covering listings for restaurants, hotels, vacation rentals, and attractions.

The bar which opened in 2014 has acquired a stellar reputation for great food and service since day one.

A popular venue for tourists and locals alike An Pucan strives to use as many local suppliers as possible; collaborations such as the current cocktail of the month iStil Lemon Drop Spritz paired with Kelly’s Oysters from Clarinbridge are a prime example of this.

Tripadvisor, is the world’s largest travel guidance platform, and helps hundreds of millions of people each month, from planning to booking to taking a trip.

Travelers across the globe use the Tripadvisor site and app to discover where to stay, what to do and where to eat based on guidance from those who have been there before.

With more than 1 billion reviews and opinions of nearly 8 million businesses, travelers turn to Tripadvisor to find deals on accommodations, book experiences, reserve tables at delicious restaurants and discover great places nearby.

Galway has become a real destination for foodies so to be able to attract customers on a regular basis you need to have a fantastic product.

Conor Moloney General Manager is delighted with the recognitions “it’s a testament to our fantastic team here in the business, particularly the kitchen staff who have had an extremely busy summer.”

He said that despite the busy summer, they have “maintained consistently high standards and a great attitude throughout, it’s a great atmosphere in the kitchen which is a testament to each member of the staff here.”

Cosy new bar in Salthill offers great food and drinks

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October 25, 2022

galway daily news Barnacles bar salthill

Barnacles Bar & Kitchen in Upper Salthill is the newest venture from long-time friends and business partners, Mark Commins and Conor Graham.

The cosy new bar builds on their incredible success at the award-winning Linnane’s Lobster Bar, as well as Flaggy Shore Oysters which they acquired in 2022.

They also operate from New Quay pier, overlooking the waters of Aughinish Bay.

Guests can expect great food and drink in a cosy pub setting, and menus that change in line with the seasons with an emphasis on local produce and seafood.

Signature dishes include roast whole west coast lobster with dulse, mint butter potatoes and Celtic salad, fish & chips, and the Barnacles Sunday roast with premium Irish beef and lamb.

Food is complemented by a wide-ranging drinks menu including prohibition-style cocktails, with many featuring spirits from nearby Micil Distillery.

Commenting on the opening, co-owner Mark Commins said that he and Conor are delighted to bring their knowledge of local seafood and suppliers to Barnacles.

“Our vast combined experience in the sector means we intend to deliver the very best hospitality,” he said.

“At Barnacles Bar & Kitchen, guests can expect delicious food, an extensive drinks menu and the warmest of welcomes.”

Barnacles Bar & Kitchen, 163 Upper Salthill, Galway, is open Wednesday to Sunday from 12 midday to late. Last orders for food are at 9pm.

Book online at barnaclesbar.ie

Croí urges people to act FAST and know the signs of stroke

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October 25, 2022

galway daily news croí world stroke day event galway

Heart and stroke charity Croí is reminding the public of the importance of stroke awareness and prevention ahead of World Stroke Day on Saturday.

Croí, supported by Surmodics, will host a special virtual Q&A on the psychological impact of stroke on Thursday, October 27 at 11am.

Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist at University Hospital Galway, Dr Tom Burke, will discuss the psychological impact of stroke during the Q&A event.

There will be plenty of opportunities for those in attendance to ask questions.

To register go to croi.ie/stroke call 091 544310 or via a Zoom link here.

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in Ireland with 2,500 stroke related deaths each year, and it is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide.

Annually, around 10,000 people in Ireland have a stroke.

Stroke is the leading cause of acquired disability, and it is estimated that over 80,000 people in Ireland are living in the community with disabilities, as a result of a stroke.

Know the signs and act FAST

Acting FAST increases the chances of survival as urgent treatment can begin.

If you think someone may be having a stroke, look out for the following:

Face: Has the mouth or eye drooped? Can the person smile?

Arms: Can the person raise both of their arms? Is there a weakness in one arm?

Speech: Is the speech slurred? Are they understanding what you are saying?

Time: Call 999 or 112 if you see any of these signs

Other signs to look out for include:

Numbness or weakness in the face, arm, leg or one side of the body
Difficulty finding words
Blurred vision including loss of sight in one or both eyes
Sudden confusion or memory loss
Dizziness, a severe headache, reduced balance, or a sudden fall

Free visual art exhibition to run for one week in Galway city

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October 25, 2022

galway daily news persona art exhibition galway city — Left to right: Martin Mcguire, Jack Walshe, Eilish Lee, James O’Connell

A free interactive visual art exhibition created by Martin Maguire in collaboration with That’s Life will run from 4 to 11 November at the Black Box Theatre in Galway.

Persona, a new contemporary photographic work using augmented reality, features That’s Life art makers with intellectual disabilities.

Participants were involved in a process to interpret specific characters from Greek mythology through costume and performance of their own making.

Over a series of interactions, individuals selected who they wished to become, which persona they wanted to adopt and how they would like the world to see and hear them in their new imagined forms.

Persona uses augmented reality to make objects appear on demand as spectators interact with the work via smart devices.

The objects are portraits of the That’s Life participants and show them in their natural state making various physical gestures and poses.

Spectators will be able to reveal in real time the alter ego/new persona chosen and designed by the individuals themselves.

When interacted with, an augmented reality overlay of this new character with costume and props appears, resulting in interactive portraits.

“The concept I developed was based around the idea of perceived identity – ‘persona’,” said creator Martin Maguire.

“I wanted to explore the many layers that exist between us and another individual. These often-opaque barriers can be populated with bias, preconceptions and assumptions.

“What is it like to truly see another human being? What is revealed when we take time to properly look and potentially see past a ‘character’ or ‘archetype’ we have assigned other people in haste?”

The project began in late 2020 when That’s Life and the Radius project invited Martin to create a new work which would collaborate directly with their participants.

In early 2021 a series of engagements began with 10 members of That’s Life involving physical movement, spoken word, drawing, costume and performance.

The idea developed into creating characters as a framework for exploration, focusing on the primordial gods.

Each participant chose one of the 10 main primordial elements to explore out of air, sky, water, earth, day, night, underworld, darkness, love and time.

Participants began their exploration physically through movement in collaboration with Sandra O’Malley from Blue Raincoat Theatre in Sligo, then continued with spoken word and drawing. Each participant was interviewed about the human experience, life, death, love and loss.

A unique drawing was created by participants that were then interpreted in textile form by costume designer and project collaborator Sharon Gilham, who created costumes that each participant would be photographed in for the work shown in the exhibition.

These layers and other audio elements are exposed by the spectator using augmented reality as they interact with the main work.

Cabinet to discuss new 6am closing time for nightclubs today

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October 25, 2022

Plans to change Ireland’s 200-year-old licencing laws will be discussed by Cabinet this morning, which would result in longer opening hours for pubs and nightclubs.

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee will look for approval for pubs to be allowed to remain open until 12.30am seven days a week, while nightclubs will be allowed to stay open until 6am.

On Sundays, pubs are currently permitted to remain open from 12.30pm to 11pm, while opening times from Monday to Thursday are generally from 10.30am to 11.30pm.

Under the new closing time for nightclubs, alcohol will not be served after 5am but people can stay in the premises until 6am.

These nightclub permits are likely to be sought by larger nightclubs, mainly in cities.

Opening hours for late bars will remain at 2.30am and a new late bar permit will be needed under the plans.

Venues remaining open late will have to apply to the courts for permits, and they will have to have CCTV along with fully accredited security staff.

Minister McEntee is expected to tell colleagues that Ireland will maintain a restrictive sale of alcohol licensing system overall.

Objections to licences will be allowed from fire services, local authorities, the HSE, local communities and the gardaí.

The new licensing laws are expected to come into effect next year.

Online payments – How it all started and what it will be in the future

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October 25, 2022

Galway Daily news Loughrea Gardaí warn of scam package delivery calls

Without a doubt, eCommerce is progressing at breakneck speed in the current world economic framework. As regards payments, there’s something of a revolution going on, and digital sales are no more just “add-ons” provided by companies smart enough to do so; they’re now a must-have if one wants to have any surviving business strategy.

Companies like Revolut casinos now make use of online payment methods for transactions, advancing easy and seamless business practices. Due to the new advancements in online payments, transactions can be finished in a matter of clicks.

In this article, we’ll take a look at how far the e-commerce industry has come with online payments, and take a peek at where it’s going in the future.

History of Mobile Payments (A look into the past)

1997: Vending machines with SMS payments introduced by Coca-Cola. ExxonMobil introduced Speedpass, which used RFID tech for transactions.

1998: PayPal was founded.

1999: Some mobile phones were able to purchase movie tickets.

2001: Domino’s Pizza began taking orders via phones.

2004: Donations to NGOs via SMS started.

2009: Advent of Square. Mobile payment market made sales of over $69 billion.

2011: A new wallet service was introduced by Google.

2014: Apple Pay was introduced by Apple.

2015: Android Pay and Samsung Pay became available.

The Present of Online Payments

That’s a bit into the past. Now let’s take a look at what’s going on currently in the world of digital payments worldwide.

Contactless payments

As can be expected from the name, contactless payments do not require contact between the reader and the device. It allows customers to wave their devices over the reader or tap their credit cards to make payments

In comparison, contactless payments work faster than swiping or inserting cards. Organizations like Samsung, Apple, and Google have SamsungPay, ApplePay, and GooglePay respectively. All three use contactless payments.

Omnichannel commerce payment infrastructure

Since the proliferation of smartphones, the shopping trends of consumers have fast evolved. One-click commerce and in-app payments have risen in popularity as time has gone by.

By using an omnichannel payment infrastructure, traders can increase their customer satisfaction, post-sales services, and in-store sales efficiency, and reduce fraud cases.

The future of mobile payments

Now, let’s see what the future has in store for mobile payments.

Advanced security with machine learning

Security is a major factor in the development of future payment tech. Problems in advancing payment technologies could arise if security is not matching up.

Getting the lookout for frauds from such a huge crowd of users can be a lot of work. Naturally, only specialized software and machines can handle it.

Mobile point of sale

Users’ payment preferences aren’t the only things going mobile. Credit card payment processes are now going mobile too with Mobile-point-of-sale (mPOS) tech.

These mPOS units are wireless gadgets used to mimic traditional cash registers and sales terminals. They offer easy, space-saving, convenient, and wire-free means for regular merchants to receive payments.

Biometrics authentication

Anything biometric refers to a calculation of physical traits like the retina, iris, fingerprints, face, voice, eye, vein infrared thermogram, or a mix of all of these traits. Biometric authentication is being fast adopted by modern banks as an advanced form of digital security.

Social commerce

Seeing as the tech-savvy types in this generation spend a chunk of time surfing on different social media like Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, and so on, retailers and merchants have soon caught on. They’re starting to get across to them using social media, and offering them products.

They also make sure that they take a hold of the moment and cause users to checkout through said social media platforms instead of redirecting them to fill out a form outside the interface

Conclusion

Mobile payments have come a long way, right from the late 20th century up till this point. The advancements made over the past two and a half decades are astounding, and it promises to get even more so.

The journey is yet to see many more drastic changes, and in the coming times, we almost certainly would see mobile transactions take a new shape. One thing is for sure though, it’s going to be a thoroughly exciting ride.

Up to 1,000 children in DEIS schools in Galway without hot meals service

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October 24, 2022

galway daily news hot meals service deis schools

The owner of Connemara Catering has said that he is no longer to provide the hot meals service to DEIS schools in Connemara because of the insufficient fee being paid by the Department of Social Welfare for the service, which has not changed since 2003.

In an interview on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, Patrick Mac Donncha said this has resulted in almost one thousand pupils in Conamara across fifteen schools being left without the service.

He explained to Cóilín Ó Neachtain on RTÉ RnaG that the fee was sufficient at the start of the scheme, but for the last year and a half, with costs increasing hugely, it was no longer tenable to provide the service.

“I’ll put it like this, I’d get more for a bag of Taytos in the pub I have back in An Cheathrú Rua than I am getting to provide a hot dinner,” said Patrick.

“We were getting less than €2 to provide a hot meal and a drink … You would need at least €3 to be able to do that right.

“They were getting a hot meal, like turkey and ham, potatoes and veg … a good hot meal. You can’t do that for less than €2, that day is gone.”

Although Patrick is based in Galway, he said that there were problems with this scheme all over the country with companies pulling out of providing the service.

“A lot of companies have pulled out of the scheme altogether because it’s not doable. They need to look at this whole scheme again and start again from the beginning.

“The schools are back now for the last six weeks. Nobody is talking about it … The principals and the parents are giving out about it, but nothing is being done.”

Irish Water lifts Do Not Consume notice in Spiddal

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October 24, 2022

Galway Daily news Water outages in Moycullen

The Do Not Consume Water Notice in An Spidéal has been lifted today and the water is now safe to drink for the majority of people in the area.

Irish Water issued a Boil Water Notice for a small portion of the network, affecting around 250 customers in Ros a’ Mhíl (Rossaveal).

The Boil Water Notice was issued to customers on the Rossaveal Reservoir due to low levels of chlorine and coliform bacteria being detected, and works are being carried out by Irish Water to resolve the issue.

Dr Pat O’Sullivan, Irish Water’s Drinking Water Compliance Specialist, acknowledged the impact the Do Not Consume Notice had on the 5,675 customers supplied by the Spiddal Public Water Supply.

He thanked them for their patience while they worked to have the notice lifted.

Dr O’Sullivan also acknowledged and thanked Irish Water’s colleagues in Galway County Council who worked tirelessly to address what was ‘a challenging and complex issue’.

Area of Ros a’ Mhíl (Rossaveal) affected by the Boil Water Notice

A Boil Water Notice will also be hand-delivered to the properties affected in Ros an Mhíl.

Experts from Irish Water and Galway County Council are assessing the situation with a view to having the notice lifted as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, all customers served by the Rossaveal Reservoir are advised to boil water before use until further notice.

“Public health is Irish Water’s number one priority. We will continue to work closely with Galway County Council and the HSE to monitor the supply and lift the notice as quickly as it is safe to do so and safeguard the supply for the future,” Dr O’Sullivan said.

Vulnerable customers who have registered with Irish Water will be contacted directly about this notice.

Anyone who has concerns can contact our customer care team on 1800 278 278 or log onto the water supply and service section of our website for information.

For customers who wish to check if their property is on the Boil Water Notice themselves, they can go to the water quality section of water.ie, enter the property’s Eircode, click ‘more details’ and they will then see if their property is on the Boil Water Notice.

Local schools urged to sign up for holocaust education project

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October 24, 2022

galway daily news holocaust education project with mary mcaleese — Mary McAleese pictured with Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental and Suzi Diamond and children from Cootehall National school. Pic: Marc O'Sullivan

Mary McAleese has officially launched Holocaust Education Ireland’s Crocus Project by planting crocus bulbs in her garden in Roscommon with the help of local schoolchildren.

The yellow flowers, recalling the yellow Stars of David, will bloom around the time of International Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January.

Holocaust Education Ireland is encouraging schools in Galway to register to participate in the project ahead of the registration deadline this Friday, 28 October.

The Crocus Project commemorates all the children who perished in the Holocaust, and aims to educate schoolchildren over the age of ten about the Holocaust and the dangers of racism, all forms of discrimination and hatred.

Speaking at the launch this week, Professor Thomas O’Dowd, Chairperson of Holocaust Education Ireland, said: “We are delighted to have former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, launch our annual Crocus Project this week, and we are encouraging schools in Galway to register to participate before the deadline passes.

“The project is an important opportunity to introduce young people to the subject of the Holocaust, and teach the importance of inclusion and respect for all people regardless of their ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

“Seeing the flowers bloom in the early new year ensures that the stories of the children who perished in the Holocaust are not forgotten but are passed on to future generations, while educating our young people in a tangible way about the perils of prejudice.

“The beautiful flowers also remind us that, even after the most terrible events, new life begins again and we can have hope in the future.”

Mary McAleese said she is delighted to support The Crocus Project.

“The lesson of the Holocaust is one of the most important lessons for children to learn and the Crocus Project is a gentle way to introduce young people to the subject,” said the former president.

“The project will sow the seeds of inclusivity, justice and acceptance into the minds of the next generation so that, through learning from the terrible mistakes of the past, we can build a more caring and inclusive Ireland.”

There is no charge for participating in the Crocus Project. Holocaust Education Ireland provides teachers and educators with crocus bulbs and a Teacher’s Handbook as well as guidance about the project that includes information and age appropriate material.

The handbook is available in English and as Gaeilge as well as twelve European languages to ensure that children in Ireland and across Europe can fully participate in the project.

The Crocus Project is co-funded by the European Union and supported by the Department of Education.

Schools interested in registering to become involved in the project can do so here.

Further information on the project is available here.

An Mheitheal Rothar expands bicycle recycling initiative in Galway

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October 24, 2022

galway daily news Meitheal Rothar Galway expands recycling initiative — Pictured at An Mheitheal Rothar Bike Shop, Galway Shopping Centre were Anne Graham Community Finance Ireland with Martyna Cwiertnia and Catherine Coote of An Mheitheal Rothar. Photo: XPOSURE

An Mheitheal Rothar has announced that it is expanding its bicycle recycling initiative at its community workshop at University of Galway and its retail outlet at Galway Shopping Centre.

The award-winning social enterprise based in Galway city provides access to cycling and cycling mechanic skills training to people, regardless of their ability to pay.

In 2018, six years after its foundation, An Mheitheal Rothar introduced the ‘Recycle Your Cycle’ initiative which repairs and upcycles second-hand bikes.

An Mheitheal Comhashaol Cooperative, trading as An Mheitheal Rothar, accessed a bridging loan from Community Finance Ireland (CFI) which has helped them expand in Galway.

The all-island social finance provider supports community projects that drive social impact through sports, the arts, faith-based groups and social enterprises.

Cathy Coote, Fundraising and Communications Officer at An Mheithal Comhashaol Co-Op, said the CFI funding has been critical to expand and upscale their offering to the local community in Galway.

“Community Finance Ireland is helping us grow our social enterprise in Galway. A term loan is enabling us to invest in new bike stock, helping us offer more bikes to people in Galway from our bike shop,” she said.

“The funds we generate support our work, such as providing free second-hand bikes for students studying under the University of Sanctuary programme as well as repairs, free training and upcycled bikes to people interested in cycling for health, transport and sustainability.”

Since 2016, CFI has provided €500,000 in social finance loans to projects based in Galway.

Client Relationship Manager for Connacht and Donegal, Anne Graham, says there is huge potential for others in Galway to follow in AMR’s footsteps.

“It’s fantastic to see AMR growing to meet the demand in their local community and for that growth to be sustainable.

“Like AMR, Community Finance Ireland is a social enterprise – all the repayments made on social finance loans go right back into supporting another community group either here in Galway or across the country.

“In that sense, our social finance loans aren’t dissimilar to the circular economy which AMR support.

“We’re delighted to be helping people in Galway get on their bikes, which will in turn help us support a local GAA club in Donegal or a Family Recourse Centre in Mayo.”

Diwali Festival of Lights celebrating Indian culture in Galway

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Galway Daily lifestyle Diwali Festival of Lights celebrating Indian culture in Galway

This November, Galway is all set to witness a beautiful celebration of culture and food at the Diwali 2022 Festival of Lights.

Organised by the Indian Cultural and Sports Community in Galway, Diwali is a chance for the people of Galway to enjoy an evening of authentic food and Indian fashion, along with cultural performances, music and dance.

The ceremonial gathering marks an important day where the triumph of good over evil is celebrated with family gatherings, delicious traditional delicacies, and festive lights.

For many, this is a fresh start, a new beginning of the year which is similar to the Lunar New Year. Diwali creates a path for families to unite, distribute sweets, connect with loved ones, and exchange a gesture of goodwill.

Apart from the cultural showcase, this event is set to tickle your tastebuds with an unlimited buffet spread of Authentic Indian Food. Get your winter dose of Tikka Masala, Hot Naan Bread, Pilavu Rice served with other savouries and Ras Malai!

The Diwali 2022 Festival of Lights will take place in Leisureland, Salthill on November 5, with fun for all the family starting from 5pm that evening.

Indian Cultural and Sports Community (ICSC) is an organisation that aims to unite with local cultures and celebrate the contributions of the Indian Community in Galway by working with the Galway City Council and Community Garda.

The Diwali 2022 Festival of Lights will be the largest celebration yet held in Galway.

Registrations are welcomed and tickets can be booked online at – https://wholelot.ie/tickets/diwaliGalwayFestivalOfLights

Workers to ballot on industrial action in Clifden Hospital

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October 24, 2022

Galway Daily news Workers to ballot on industrial action in Clifden Hospital

SIPTU members in Clifden District Hospital, and St. Anne’s Community Nursing Unit in the town, will ballot on industrial action next month.

The ballot is being organised by SIPTU in response to allegations of unilateral changes to their terms of employment, including sick leave.

The ballot will commence on November 14 for industrial action up to going on strike, the union has said.

SIPTU member and Clifden District Hospital worker, Martina McHugh, said that management at the hospital have imposed multiple changes without agreement.

She said that these include, “moving staff from one service to another with little notice, reducing break times, increasing night duty and withdrawing access to flexible working patterns.”

“The changes are having a direct impact on our ability to deliver an important and effective service while also affecting staff work life balance.”

St. Anne’s Community Nursing Unit worker Pat Joyce added that they are concerned the HSE plans to amalgamate the services offered by the hospital and nursing unit, without considering the impact on staff and clients.

SIPTU has said that its representatives remain available to engage with the HSE regarding outstanding issues, “in line with the terms of public service agreements”.

The HSE has said that services at Clifden District Hospital are at a crisis point, and are only being provided on a day by day basis with staff shortages.

The hospital provides step down and respite services in a large catchment area across Connemara.

Man’s best friend can meet some friends of their own at Galway SPCA pet parade

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October 24, 2022

Galway Daily news Man's best friend can meet some friends of their own at Galway SPCA pet parade

Give your best friend a chance to make some friends of their own at Galway SPCA’s annual Oliver’s Pet Parade fundraiser this week.

The 6th annual ‘Oliver’ walk, named for a very good boy, will take place in Portumna Forest Park this Sunday, October 30.

The last outdoor event of Galway SPCA planned for the year, it is hoped that the weather will also allow for a BBQ, a mini fun dog show and a raffle for a fabulous hamper.

“On July 9th 2014 we received a call from a young Danish man on a cycling holiday here in Ireland. Whilst cycling on a country lane way he had spotted a very defeated, dejected dog in a roadside ditch…Covered in mange and sores.”

“When we arrived we could see it was an older boy who badly needed our help. He wasn’t the most helpful, shall we say, or the most accommodating but we eventually got him on our van and were on the way to our vets.”

“Little did we know, at the time, that this poor helpless dog would go on to rule the roost at a certain team members home or become an international icon and the face of GalwaySPCA and rescue dogs everywhere.”

“He has brought tears to many. Tears of joy and laughter to us. Tears of frustration to his mother and in the run up to the walk we would like to bring you on his journey before he sadly left us for Rainbow Bridge.”

The walk will get underway at 12:30pm on Sunday. Registration is €10 per adult with children under 16 walking for free.

All proceeds raised on the day will go directly to caring for the animals at Galway SPCA.

Planning refused for 27 houses and apartments in Clifden

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October 24, 2022

Galway Daily news Green light for new apartment complex in Rahoon

Planning permission has been refused by Galway County Council for a residential development of 27 houses and apartments in Clifden.

TML Properties Ltd sought approval to build a housing estate on an unused site on the north side of Clifden, off the N59.

The estate was to consist of four blocks of terraced houses, apartments, and duplexes.

Block A would comprise 3 two storey, three-bed terraced homes; Block A1 was to be three storeys, with 2 three-bed terraced houses, 2 one-bed apartments, and 2 duplex units,

Block B was to be two storeys in height, with 6 two-bed apartments; Block C was to be three storeys tall, with 6 one-bed apartments, and 6 two-bed duplexes.

The estate was to be served by a total of 49 car parking spaces, including three disabled spaces.

Galway County Council refused planning permission for the project due to concerns about environmental damage from surface water drainage.

The decision noted that the project is located next to a watercourse which drains into the Owenglin River, which is part of the designated Twelve Bens/Garraun Complex special area of conservation.

The drainage proposals include the discharge of surface water directly into that watercourse without pre-treatment.

The county council said that it was not satisfied that a “significant negative effect” on the conservation objectives of the SAC could be ruled out as a result.

Significant delays expected on the M6 over four days

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October 24, 2022

There will be significant delays on the M6 motorway over the next four days while new message signs are being installed.

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) are having five variable message signs along the M6 Motorway between Junction 14 East Ballinasloe and Junction 19 Oranmore.

These works are due to take place between Monday, October 24 and Thursday, October 29.

In order to facilitate them, Lane 1 eastbound will be closed from 8am on the 24th to 8pm on the 27 between Junction 19 Oranmore and Junction 18 Rathmorrissey.

Delays cane be expected during peak times while these works are underway.

Signage has been in place since October 10 to give advance notice of the works. One lane will remain open at all times.

Moutbellew/Moylough GAA club wins top prize in Kellogg’s promotion

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October 23, 2022