A teenage boy reported missing from Galway City since earlier this week has been located safe and well.
Gardaí appealed to the public for help locating 15-year-old Thami Chisale.
He had been reported missing from his home in Galway City since the morning of Tuesday, August 6.
Gardaí have now confirmed that the teenager has been found safe and well.
An Garda Síochana thanked the public for their assistance in this matter.
Gardaí are appealing for help locating a teenage boy missing from his home in Galway City since Tuesday.
15-year-old Thami Chisale has been missing since the morning of Tuesday, August 6.
Thami is 5’8 in height with a slim build, black hair and brown eyes.
It’s believed Thami may be in the Sligo area.
Gardaí and Thami’s family are concerned for his welfare.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Gardaí in Galway on 091 538 000 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
€3.8 million in funding has been awarded to renovate Nun’s Island Theatre and to completely refurbish the vacant Church House to the rear of the site/
The project will link the two buildings, creating a new multi-purpose creative centre for the arts sector, named ‘CreativeSpace’.
CreativeSpace will offer Galway’s artistic community rehearsal and performance space and will promote the venue as the space for innovative and experimental work by emerging companies, individuals and minority communities.
Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Peter Keane welcomed the award, commenting, “I’m delighted to welcome this funding for Nun’s Island Theatre, which will bring a much-loved but underused city centre site into more active use as a creative centre for the people of Galway.”
“Public consultation by Galway City Council in partnership with the UrbanLab in the University of Galway identified that people wanted to see a multi-functional space, that could be used for rehearsals, studios, meetings, events and administration.”
“I’m delighted to see their feedback will come to life with this funding through the Northern and Western Regional Assembly (NWRA)”.
Nun’s Island Theatre was built circa 1835 and is a former Presbyterian Church. Attached to the rear of the Theatre is the Church House, also known as ‘The Manse’. Church House was constructed between 1855 and 1872 and originally served as a home for the church’s various ministers.
In more recent years, the site has been used as a space for the arts in Galway, hosting the Galway International Arts Festival, Babaró International Arts Festival for Children, and Galway Arts Centre.
The CreativeSpace project will promote the values and working principles of the New European Bauhaus – an initiative of the European Union – ensuring the project sustainable, aesthetically pleasing, inclusive and accessible.
Leonard Cleary, Chief Executive of Galway City Council commented that, “The long-term aim of the CreativeSpace concept is to consolidate Galway Arts Centre’s position as a key resource for artists.”
“This will be achieved by promoting Nuns’ Island theatre as Galway’s ‘go to’ venue for emerging theatre and performing companies; by providing space at affordable rates to enable Galway’s artists to bring their projects to stage; and by nurturing amateur artists through our comprehensive youth led programme.”
The money comes under the EU Town Centre First Heritage Revival (THRIVE) scheme, which is part of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) for the Northern and Western Region.
THRIVE is co-funded by the Government of Ireland (40%) and the European Union (60%) under the Northern and Western Regional Programme 2021-2027.
A driver caught doing 105km along Seapoint Promenade in Galway City has been one of the most alarming traffic incidents during the Bank Holiday weekend.
Gardaí have been conducting a nationwide road traffic operation from Thursday through to Monday for the Bank Holiday weekend.
In that time 946 drivers have been detected speeding on our roads, with 160 of those caught in the 24 hours up to 7am Monday.
Alarmingly, one road user was detected in the Seapoint Promenade area of Co. Galway travelling 105km/h in a 50km/h zone.
In addition to this, in the past 24 hours, a driver on the North Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth, was detected driving 91km/h in a 60km/h zone, a driver on the South Ring Road in Co. Cork was detected driving 134km/h in a 100km/h zone and a driver on the M7 in Ladytown, Naas, Co. Kildare, was detected driving 147km/h in a 120km/h zone.
There have been 127 arrests for persons suspected of driving under the influence of an intoxicant, including 46 between 7am on Sunday and 7am on Monday.
Sadly, there was one further fatal road traffic collision in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number to two throughout the course of this policing operation.
115 people have died on Irish roads so far this year, an increase of 12 on 2023 figures.
Speaking this morning, Inspector Peter Gilsenan said, “While we have seen generally good levels of compliance at Garda checkpoints across the country, we have still detected people driving at unacceptable speeds and partaking in extremely dangerous driving behaviour such as drug and drink driving.”
“Whether there is a road safety operation in place or not, our message never changes – for the sake of yourselves and all road users, please slow down and drive safely. Do not use your phone when driving and never drive under the influence of an intoxicant.”
An Garda Síochána will continue to monitor and conduct checkpoints on our roads, using our technology to detect those speeding nationwide. Remember to please slow down and drive safely today and every day.
A warning notice has been issued for Ballyloughane Beach of a possible risk of increased bacteria levels in the coming days.
Galway City Council has issued the Prior Warning Notice due to increased rainfall over the weekend and the possible activation of storm overflow.
Galway was under a status yellow weather warning for heavy rain on Sunday, and remains under a Status Orange warning on Monday morning.
The expected duration of the beach warning is from 05/08/2024 to 07/08/2024. An update will be provided on the evening of Thursday, 8/8 after water sample results are received.
For now, people at the beach are advised to avoid splashing or swallowing water and wash their hands before handling food.
People should also avoid swimming altogether with an open cut or wound, or if they are pregnant or have a weakened immune system
Higher levels of bacteria are usually short-lived and most bathers are unlikely to experience any illness.
Flooding and dangerous travelling conditions are expected in Galway on Monday with a Status Orange weather warning issued by Met Eireann.
The Orange rain warning has been issued for Galway, Mayo, and Donegal, which much of the west and northwest is also under a Yellow weather warning.
“Heavy and persistent rain with strong and gusty southerly winds, especially in exposed areas,” Met Eireann has warned.
The Orange Weather Warning will come into effect at midnight tonight, and remain in place until 10am on Monday.
A Status Yellow rain warning will remain in place after this until midday on Monday.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision in County Sligo on Sunday, 4th August 2024.
Gardaí and emergency services responded to a collision between a van and a lorry shortly after 6am this morning on the N15 at Urlar, Drumcliffe, County Sligo.
The driver and sole occupant of the van, a male in his late 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the lorry was taken to Sligo University Hospital for assessment. His injuries are not life-threatening.
The scene is currently preserved for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, and traffic diversions are in place on the N15 at Urlar, between Drumcliffe and Grange.
The local Coroner has been notified, and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. They are also seeking road users with camera footage, including dash-cam footage, who were traveling between Drumcliffe and Grange at the time of the collision to make it available to them.
Anyone with information can contact Sligo Garda Station at 071 9157000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
A research team led by University of Galway is investigating whether climate change is reducing the impact that some of the tiniest organisms in the oceans have on CO2 levels in the atmosphere.
The researchers spent several weeks at sea on board the Marine Institute’s Celtic Explorer in the Labrador Sea between Canada and Greenland, to record levels of phytoplankton.
The expedition team is assessing the role of these tiny plants in carbon absorption from the atmosphere in the context of the threat of climate change on the seas from freshwater and meltwater in the Arctic regions.
Water samples and atmospheric measurements gathered by the researchers will help to assess how phytoplankton living on the sunlit ocean surface absorbs CO2 and nutrients, and in turn, produces organic carbon, some of which sinks into the deep ocean, locking in the greenhouse gas for centuries.
The outstanding question is to quantify how much carbon is exported to the deep ocean.
This process of carbon transfer is known as the Biological Carbon Pump (BCP) and it plays a critical role in global climate regulation.
Professor Brian Ward, Professor of Oceanography at University of Galway, said, “The interplay between the physics and biology of phytoplankton and their role in the carbon cycle, and how climate change is affecting this, is not well understood.”
“Our current ability to predict changes in the Biological Carbon Pump in the face of ongoing and future climate change is weak at best.”
The research expedition was funded by the Marine Institute, and led by Professor Brian Ward, School of Natural Sciences, University of Galway and involved researchers from Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada and the Ocean Frontier Institute; Memorial University Newfoundland; and the Science Foundation Ireland research centre for applied geosciences – iCRAG.
The Labrador Sea in the North Atlantic is home to the largest sustained phytoplankton bloom annually, but it is believed that rapid changes are occurring in this region, and there are very few assessments of the Biological Carbon Pump.
Current estimates suggest that the BCP removes 5-12 gigatonnes of carbon from the atmosphere per year, roughly equal to anthropogenic CO2 emissions – the environmental change caused or influenced by people, either directly or indirectly.
The research project – Biological Carbon Export in the Labrador Sea (BELAS) – used a 10m mast on the bow of the Marine Institute research vessel Celtic Explorer to directly measure how much CO2 is being transferred from the atmosphere to the ocean.
Preliminary analysis indicates that an enormous flux of CO2 transfer occurred during the research expedition, driven by the abundance of phytoplankton photosynthesising in the surface waters.
The University of Galway team also measured the turbulence in the ocean down to 100m with their unique profiling instrument, as turbulence is a critical process for controlling phytoplankton behaviour, which is just gaining recognition within the international community. This places UGAL at the cutting edge of the interaction between ocean physics and biology.
The Canadian scientists involved in the research project took water samples during the two week expedition, with the aim that their analysis will bridge the knowledge gap over the role of phytoplantkon in the carbon cycle.
Professor Ward said: “Building on the successful international research expedition in 2022, our aim is to assess the functioning of the biological carbon pump in the Labrador Sea and improve our understanding of the mechanisms behind it so that we can make better predictions about its impact in the face of climate change.
“By transferring carbon into the deeper ocean, the BCP effectively removes CO2 from the atmosphere for centuries, slowing global warming.”
“However, there is mounting evidence that climate warming is affecting the BCP, especially in higher latitudes, via increasing freshwater inputs, altered nutrient dynamics, and declines in phytoplankton growth.”
This research is very timely given the deepening interest in carbon dioxide removal (CDR), where one of the controversial methods proposed is to ‘fertilise’ the ocean to stimulate phytoplankton with the aim of removing CO2 from the atmosphere.
CDR is rapidly gaining momentum and several companies are already deploying methods to remove CO2 from the atmosphere.
According to Professor Ward, “There remains fundamental research to be carried out before we can scale up the removal of CO2 using the proposed fertilisation methods.”
“There is no doubt the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere needs to be reduced by the end of this century, but CDR methods are unlikely to offset anthropogenic CO2 emissions, which is where the main focus needs to be.”
Galway is due for heavy rain on Sunday, with a status yellow weather warning issued by Met Eireann from the afternoon.
The rain warning be in place for 24 hours from 1pm today until the same time on Monday afternoon.
During this time Met Eireann has warned of, “heavy rain coupled with strong and gusty southerly winds, especially in exposed areas”.
Potential impacts include localised flooding, damage to temporary structures, and motorists are warned of poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions.
Met Eireann has issued this weather warning for counties Clare, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo on the west and northwest coasts.
Bitcoin is a decentralised digital currency that operates on a peer-to-peer network, enabling secure, transparent transactions without intermediaries.
As of 2024, Bitcoin is significantly shaping financial markets and investment strategies. Its role as a hedge against economic instability and inflation has gained traction, attracting both institutional and retail investors. Bear in mind that the Bitcoin Price Indicator on Binance can help to predict Bitcoin’s price movements.
Technological advancements, such as the Lightning Network, enhance Bitcoin’s scalability and transaction efficiency. Evolving regulatory landscapes and increasing mainstream acceptance are influencing its adoption.
Despite its volatility, Bitcoin’s growing influence highlights its potential to reshape global financial systems and investment paradigms.
Bitcoin’s market performance is marked by high volatility and rapid price fluctuations, reflecting its speculative nature and broader market dynamics.
Over the years, Bitcoin has experienced significant peaks and troughs, influenced by regulatory news, technological advancements, and macroeconomic factors.
Expert predictions play a crucial role in this context, providing insights based on technical analysis, market trends, and economic indicators. These forecasts help investors navigate the complexities of the market, potentially guiding strategic decisions and risk management.
However, given Bitcoin’s unpredictability, expert predictions should be used as one of several tools in making informed investment choices.
Many factors contribute to predictions of a Bitcoin breakout, where the cryptocurrency might experience a substantial price increase.
Firstly, macroeconomic conditions play a significant role. Economic instability or high inflation can drive investors toward Bitcoin as a hedge against traditional financial systems. As a decentralised asset, Bitcoin is often seen as a store of value during uncertain times.
Technological advancements within the Bitcoin network and broader blockchain ecosystem can spur optimism. Upgrades that improve scalability, security, or user experience can attract more users and institutional investors. For instance, developments like the Lightning Network, which aims to enhance transaction speeds and reduce fees, can drive greater adoption.
Next, regulatory developments are crucial. Positive regulatory news or increased acceptance by governments and financial institutions can bolster confidence in Bitcoin, leading to increased investment. Conversely, regulatory crackdowns can have the opposite effect.
Market sentiment and media coverage can influence Bitcoin’s price. Positive news, endorsements from influential figures, or bullish market trends can create momentum, attracting more investors.
Lastly, macro-level investment trends, such as the rise of cryptocurrency-focused funds and increasing mainstream acceptance, contribute to predictions of a potential Bitcoin breakout, making it a focal point for market watchers and investors.
As of August 2024, Bitcoin’s projected price targets vary considerably among analysts, reflecting its intrinsic volatility. These predictions are shaped by a constellation of factors that include macroeconomic trends, regulatory shifts, and technological advancements.
Experts behind Bitcoin’s projected price targets include a range of financial analysts, cryptocurrency researchers, and institutional investors
Leading figures in the field include analysts from major financial firms like JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, as well as prominent cryptocurrency research organisations such as Chainalysis and Glassnode.
Independent analysts and thought leaders in the crypto community, including figures like Anthony Pompliano and PlanB, also provide influential forecasts. Their predictions are informed by market data, technical analysis, macroeconomic trends, and regulatory developments.
These varied perspectives contribute to the wide range of projected price targets for Bitcoin.
Macroeconomic conditions are a significant driver of Bitcoin’s price predictions. For instance, high inflation rates or economic instability can push investors toward Bitcoin as a store of value, potentially boosting its price. Conversely, global economic downturns or adverse financial conditions could dampen market sentiment and exert downward pressure on Bitcoin’s value.
Regulatory developments also play a pivotal role. Positive regulatory news, such as favourable legislation or increased institutional acceptance, can enhance market confidence and drive prices upward. On the other hand, stringent regulations or government crackdowns can create uncertainty and negatively impact Bitcoin’s price.
The global regulatory landscape is continually evolving, and varying approaches to cryptocurrency regulation across different jurisdictions add another layer of complexity to price forecasting.
Technological advancements are crucial for Bitcoin’s long-term viability and price trajectory. Recent upgrades, like the Lightning Network, are designed to improve Bitcoin’s transaction speed and lower costs, potentially increasing its adoption for everyday transactions.
Such improvements can boost investor confidence and contribute to price gains. However, technological challenges or security issues could have the opposite effect.
Moreover, Bitcoin’s market performance is influenced by broader financial conditions, including interest rates and stock market trends. Changes in these areas can affect investor behaviour and sentiment towards Bitcoin.
Given these dynamic and interconnected factors, predictions for Bitcoin’s price target are inherently speculative. Analysts use various models and assumptions, but the volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market means actual outcomes can diverge significantly from forecasts.
Investors should therefore approach these predictions with caution and complement them with comprehensive analysis and other market indicators to make informed decisions.
The predicted Bitcoin breakout in August 2024 is driven by a combination of factors. Analysts anticipate significant price movements due to increasing institutional adoption, positive macroeconomic conditions, and technological advancements like the Lightning Network.
Enhanced scalability and transaction efficiency, coupled with favourable regulatory developments and growing market sentiment, contribute to this optimistic forecast.
However, the inherent volatility of Bitcoin means predictions are speculative and subject to change based on market dynamics and unforeseen global events. Investors should approach these projections with caution, using them alongside other indicators to guide their decisions.
The crews from the Aran Islands, Clifden and Galway lifeboat stations joined over two hundred other lifeboat stations to mark ‘One Moment One Crew’ at 18:24 on Thursday 1 August.
Throughout this bicentenary year, the RNLI and volunteers throughout Ireland and the UK have been running events and activities to remember the charity’s important history and celebrate the modern lifesaving service it is today, while also hoping to inspire generations of future lifesavers and supporters.
As the RNLI was founded in 1824, the date and time 1 August 2024 (1.8.24) at 18:24 was chosen as a time for crews to gather at their lifeboat stations and celebrate the 200 year anniversary as part of ‘One Moment One Crew’.
Rob King, Area Operations Manager for the RNLI in the West, who is based in Clifden said, “This year the RNLI is celebrating 200 years of lifesaving at sea. It’s a story that began with an appeal asking for help to protect lifeboat volunteers, as they protected people from drowning.”
“It was a radical concept at the time – the idea that like-minded people would unite in their determination to save lives at sea by sending support to people they would never meet.”
“But it worked. The RNLI’s story is one of courage, but thanks to all the supporters, it’s also a story of kindness.”
“While innovations and developments in technology over the course of 200 years have changed how our crews save lives, some things have remained the same.”
“The volunteering ethos at the heart of the RNLI is what makes the charity so special along with the incredible support from our local communities and the generous donations of so many which continue to power the RNLI’s lifesaving.”
“Today the RNLI provides a 24 hour search and rescue service around Ireland the UK and up to 100 nautical miles offshore.”
Across Ireland the RNLI operates 46 lifeboat stations with 62 lifeboats, which includes 26 all-weather lifeboats and 36 inshore lifeboats.
In Galway alone in 2023 the lifeboat stations in Galway, Clifden, and the Aran Islands were called out 98 times, coming to the aid of nearly 100 people.
“If you want to win at the casino, buy a casino.” If you’ve heard this phrase and absolutely agree with it… then you’re fully prepared to play slots, roulette and other online casino games successfully! At first glance, such a statement may seem contradictory. However, it is the fact that the player realizes the impossibility of winning always and a lot, gives reason to consider such a player experienced and able to achieve stable success. Jan Michalski, an expert at the Sizzlinghotspot portal, will share with us exactly how you can’t lose at an online casino.
The high popularity of the gambling industry has contributed to the fact that today there are more than a hundred companies in the world that are engaged in the development of software for online casinos. The best online casinos, the current list of which is always available at https://sizzlinghotspot.pl/, offer several thousand games of various genres. Of course, such an abundance can cause difficulties with the choice. On the same portal you can test most of the games completely free of charge and without registration. And to make it more interesting, you can also get bonuses for registration or first deposit. To simplify the procedure selection, experienced gamblers recommend using the Favorites category in the casino lobby. The following criteria should be taken into account when choosing software:
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Undoubtedly, a big win can be paid out on the first spin. Experienced punters are well aware of this and often take risks right from the start. However, they should only do this if they have enough money to cover their losses. It is more reliable to calculate the bet according to the bankroll. This calculation should be based on the bankroll. Experts recommend the following calculation schemes:
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The use of winning strategies that have been repeatedly tested in practice significantly increases the chances of a positive result. Nowadays, it is easy to find detailed descriptions of such strategies on the Internet. However, it should be understood that many of them were developed exclusively for classic games, such as roulette, or for betting with bookmakers. Therefore, it is not recommended to use Martingale, Parlay and other similar systems when playing slots with a limited bankroll.
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Another important criterion that determines successful casino gaming is the fulfillment of the requirements of the Responsible Gambling Policy. The player must learn to control his emotions and realize that he is dealing with a program and not a real live opponent. Realizing this, the user will be able to stop or switch from one game to another at the necessary moment.
The next important point is the exclusion of stress, alcohol and drugs. Anything that can negatively affect the mental and psychological state of the player should not be combined with gambling. The peculiarities of Responsible Gambling also include the issue of money. The player should not use the money necessary for him or his relatives for other needs. Moreover, under no circumstances should you gamble with other people’s money, because if the result is unsuccessful, you can get into debt.
As the August bank holiday approaches the HSE in the West and North West is encouraging the public to know what healthcare options are available should you or family need them.
If you urgently need to see a GP outside their clinic hours, you can contact your local GP out-of-hours service. Additional practice staff will be working over the long weekend to deal with an expected increase in demand.
You must make an appointment to see an out of hours GP, details of how to get in touch with your local service are available here.
Roscommon injury unit is also an alternative to a busy ED, treating breaks, sprains, burns and wounds and is open from 8am to 8pm 365 days per year.
The unit can see, diagnose and treat a wide range of injuries for both adults and children over five years old. You don’t need an appointment or a GP referral. Details of injury unit locations and what they can and cannot treat are available here.
Please do not visit a healthcare setting (this includes hospitals, nursing homes and residential care facilities) if you are feeling unwell. If you have any symptoms of respiratory illness, vomiting or diarrhoea you should postpone your visit.
If you or someone else is seriously ill or needs urgent emergency care do not delay going to ED or dialling 999/112 for help.
Tony Canavan, Regional Executive Officer HSE West and North West said, “As the last long weekend of the summer approaches I want to remind everyone that our health and emergency services are here for you if you need them.”
“We tend to see a high number of people attending emergency departments over bank holidays; this will be another busy weekend in our emergency services but we have plans in place to deal with an increase in demand.”
“Remember that EDs are for life threatening emergencies, patients who attend for routine and non-urgent treatment may be waiting a long time to be seen and there are other services available to you which may be more appropriate.”
“Injury Units, GP Out of Hours services and pharmacies all can provide expert advice and treatment over the long weekend.”
“Please stay safe on the roads if you are travelling and look after your mental health in addition to your physical health.”
University Hospital Galway (UHG) is dealing with an increase in COVID-19 cases throughout the hospital and Emergency Department.
The hospital is currently treating 32 patients with COVID-19, with three ward areas impacted currently with outbreaks.
Visiting hours are from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm. However, due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation in some wards, the hospital is advising that the number of visitors per patient is kept to a minimum.
Where a ward is affected by COVID-19 visiting is limited to one family member / nominated person per patient per day and all visits must be pre-arranged by the family members / nominated visitor, who should contact the relevant ward or unit in advance.
Please do not visit the hospital if you have any Respiratory symptoms or have had contact with someone who has COVID-19.
Visitors are advised that they must use the alcohol hand gels regularly while at the hospital, face masks are also available for use throughout the hospital.
University Hospital Galway would like to thank members of the public for their co-operation at this time.
Gardaí have made a public appeal for help locating a woman missing over a month who was last seen in the Galway City area.
37-year-old Amy Conway has been missing from her home in Sligo Town, Co. Sligo since Wednesday, June 26.
Amy was last seen in the Galway City area. Gardaí and Amy’s family are concerned for her welfare.
She is described as being approximately 5 foot 6 inches in height, with a medium build, brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with any information on Amy’s whereabouts is asked to contact Sligo Garda Station on 071 915 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Casinos have long been a cornerstone of entertainment and gambling, offering a broad spectrum of games that appeal to various tastes and preferences. From the high-stakes tables of poker and blackjack to the mesmerizing spins of the slot machines, the casino gaming experience is diverse and exhilarating. Whether you’re an experienced gambler or a curious newcomer, understanding the different types of casino games and their unique features can enhance your gaming experience.
For those interested in exploring these games, knowing how to navigate the online casino environment is crucial. This is where platforms like Stay Casino come into play. Stay Casino login provides access to a wide range of games and features that can elevate your gaming adventure. Below is a comprehensive guide to the main categories of casino games, each with detailed descriptions and examples to illustrate their distinct characteristics. This guide aims to provide a clearer picture of the casino world, much like how understanding the different types of slot bonuses can help players make the most of their online casino experience.
Slot machines are the most recognizable and accessible casino games. They offer a simple yet exciting way to win money with just a spin. These games are characterized by their colorful graphics, engaging themes, and various paylines. The primary objective is to line up matching symbols on the reels to win prizes. Modern slot machines often feature bonus rounds, free spins, and progressive jackpots, adding layers of complexity and excitement.
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Table games are casino classics that require a mix of skill, strategy, and luck. These games are typically played on a felt-covered table and involve interactions with a dealer or croupier. The variety within table games caters to different player preferences, from strategy-based games like poker to luck-based games like roulette.
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Roulette is a casino staple that offers a mix of chance and excitement. The game revolves around a spinning wheel and a small ball, with players betting on where the ball will land. The wheel features numbered slots in various colors, and bets can be placed on specific numbers, colors, or ranges.
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Poker is a game of skill, strategy, and psychology, where players compete to form the best hand or bluff their opponents. The game is played in various formats and stakes, from casual home games to high-stakes casino tournaments.
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Baccarat is a card game known for its simplicity and elegance. The objective is to bet on which hand, the player’s or the banker’s, will have a total closest to nine. The game is often associated with high rollers and luxurious settings.
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Craps is a dice game with a variety of betting options, known for its lively atmosphere and social interaction. Players bet on the outcome of the roll or a series of rolls, with different bets offering various odds and payouts.
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Keno is a lottery-style game where players select numbers from a set range and hope that their chosen numbers match those drawn by the casino. The game is known for its simplicity and the potential for large payouts.
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Specialty games encompass a wide range of unique and less traditional casino offerings. These games often include elements of chance and skill and can offer a refreshing alternative to the standard casino games.
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The world of casino games is vast and varied, offering something for every type of player. From the spinning reels of slot machines to the strategic depths of poker and baccarat, each game provides a unique experience. Understanding the different categories and their specific features can help you make informed choices and enhance your enjoyment. Whether you’re drawn to the thrill of the slots or the strategic challenge of table games, the casino landscape is rich with opportunities for fun and fortune. If you have a favorite game or a unique casino experience, feel free to share and continue the conversation about the diverse and exciting world of casino gaming.
Galway based medtech startup Loci Orthopaedics is creating 20 new jobs with the opening of its new offices in the city.
Loci Orthopaedics Ltd, a clinical stage orthopaedic medical device company, has officialy opened of its new office in Ballybrit Business Park, Galway.
The opening was carried out by Hildegarde Naughton, TD, Government Chief Whip and Minister of State in the Department of Education.
The company is also pleased to announce the creation of 20 new jobs, ranging from recent graduates to senior executives in research and development, quality management and regulatory affairs, bringing its total team in Ireland to 32 employees.
Galway TD Hildegarde Naughton commented, “I’m delighted to attend the official opening of Loci Orthopaedics’ new office in Ballybrit Business Park and welcome the creation of 20 new high skilled jobs in our local community in Galway.”
“This is an important week for Loci Orthopaedics following the successful closing of a €12.8 million Series A financing round on Wednesday, investment which will drive the future growth of the business.”
“Through focused and sustained investment, the Government is committed to creating the right conditions for innovative companies such as Loci Orthopaedics to succeed.”
“In Galway we have a thriving ecosystem of medical technology start-ups, developing novel solutions for various unmet clinical needs, many of which have originated from the BioInnovate Ireland Fellowship programme.”
Loci Orthopaedic’s primary device, its patented InDx Implant System, is an innovative, evidence-based implant for thumb base joint arthritis.
Thumb base joint arthritis is a highly and increasingly prevalent condition, which is estimated to actively affect up to 5% of the US and EU population and 100 million people worldwide.
The InDx implant is designed to replicate the functional biomechanics of the thumb base joint, with the aim of restoring natural motion for those affected by this painful and disabling condition.
InDx’s novel design and biomechanics have the potential to address the limitations of current thumb implants which are often unsuccessful and are prone to both dislocation and movement post implantation.
Barry Russell, CEO, Loci Orthopaedics, added: “The opening of our new office and expansion of our team in Galway represents a significant milestone for Loci Orthopaedics and we are honoured Minister Naughton, TD is here to celebrate this event with us.”
“The recent successful €12.8 million Series A financing from leading international investors, the largest medical technology fundraising so far in Ireland in 2024 and the largest orthopaedic fundraising ever for an indigenous Irish med-tech startup company, strongly endorses the potential of our InDx Implant System.”
“We are excited to strengthen our team with 20 new high skilled jobs in Galway, as we expand our clinical programs and prepare regulatory submissions in the US and EU.”
County Galway has become the first Irish participant in an international programme aimed at sequestering millions of tonnes of carbon through partnerships with communities who are successfully conserving tropical forests.
Galway County Council has partnered with Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Connemara, WoodConnect – Ireland’s wood industry cluster, Pilot Projects and Greenville Procurement Partners as part of the Cities4Forests Partner Forest Programme through which partners are invited to source tropical hardwood from exemplary community forest conservation enterprises to be used in prominent public infrastructure.
Students from ATU Connemara’s School of Design & Creative Arts last month visited the fast-growing Guatemalan community forests of Uaxactún and Carmelita, which collectively protect 320,000 acres of rainforest, as part of their delivery of a sustainable tropical wood skills project.
Items of street furniture produced by the students from conservation timber are currently on public exhibition at the ATU Connemara campus ahead of their permanent installation at various locations throughout the town of Clifden. A number of pieces will also be exhibited at Áras an Chontae in Galway City.
As part of the initiative, the project partners are co-creating a green and sustainable purchasing policy for wood in furniture and construction in County Galway.
“We are honoured to be the only Irish partner in an international programme that includes New York, Copenhagen, Glasgow, Quito, Paris, Turin and Amsterdam,” stated Liam Conneally, Chief Executive of Galway County Council.
He continued, “The major learnings from our participation in the programme to date is the necessity of adopting sustainable practices around timber procurement and how the economic support of community-led businesses in well-managed forest areas is one of the proven ways to conserve forests.”
Mr. Conneally confirmed that Galway County Council is currently at draft stage in its development of a Green Public Procurement Strategy which includes a process for the sustainable procurement of wood.
Paul Leamy, Head of ATU Connemara Campussaid, “One of the outcomes from the project was the design and manufacture of outdoor furniture for Clifden Town by ATU students using conservation timber from partner forests to raise awareness of the importance of the sustainable procurement of wood.”
“The students have completed wonderful projects, and we now invite the public to view the furniture items and learn more about the community enterprises protecting tropical forests and the conservation benefits of using sustainably sourced wood.”
Commonly referred to as the “lungs of the planet”, tropical rainforests are under increasing threat from large-scale farming and ranching, infrastructure and urban development, unsustainable logging, mining and climate change.
However, the Cities4Forests Partner Forest Programme has demonstrated that low impact forestry practices with a focus on conservation is helping to protect tropical rainforests, which is a major step towards restoring the earth’s carbon balance.
Scott Francisco, Cities4Forests Director and Founder and Director of Pilot Projects commented, “The Partner Forest Programme promotes mutually beneficial relationships between local governments and faraway forests to help promote knowledge of the sustainable consumption of forest products, protect biodiversity, restore global climate health and support forest communities’ livelihoods and wellbeing.”
“Tropical timber, particularly from species of hardwood trees that are not generally regarded as commercially viable can be sustainable as it has impact beyond its material, including on people and the environment, when it is sourced correctly and sustainably,” he added.
“Local and municipal authorities participating in the Partner Forest Programme, can bring their learnings from this project into their own policy making, daily operations, and management and nurturing of local forests and treescapes with benefits for the environment and the communities they serve.”
The current situation of the Hungarian online gambling is characterized by strict regulation, state monopolies, and steady liberalization. As you will see when exploring this complex landscape of digital betting and gaming, there is a highly regulated and gradually liberalizing market. Now let’s look at the specifics of the Hungarian online casino regulation and find out what makes this Central European country’s attitude to iGaming so special.
Legal Framework Governing Online Casinos
“A https://casinorix.com/hu/ oldal tapasztalatai szerint a magyar online kaszinók szabályozása egyedülálló kihívásokat és lehetőségeket teremt. Bár a piac szigorú ellenőrzés alatt áll, a fokozatos liberalizáció új távlatokat nyit meg a felelősségteljes játékosok és innovatív operátorok előtt. A jövő izgalmas fejleményeket tartogat a hazai szerencsejáték-szektorban,” states Fenyves Dávid, a CasinoRIX experienced gambler & writer.
The legal framework of Hungary’s online gambling is anchored on the Gambling Act of 1991, which has been reviewed severally to reflect current trends. The most important shifts occurred in 2013 when online gambling was made legal and in 2023 when sports betting was liberalized.
However, the peculiarity of Hungary’s approach is that the state still controls most of the forms of online gambling. The state-owned Szerencsejáték Zrt retains exclusive rights to conduct online lotteries and most of the casino games. This leads to the development of a market structure that is a blend of state control and a small amount of private competition.
It is also important to mention that the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) and the SARA (SZTFH) are the main authorities controlling licensing, conformity, and sanctions.
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Licensing Process for Online Casinos
The process of getting a license for the operation of an online casino in Hungary is a very stringent one, which is in tandem with the government’s conservative approach to market liberalization.
For a company to be granted a license, it must show that it has sufficient financial capacity, and the minimum paid up capital is one billion HUF (equivalent to 2.6 million Euros). Furthermore, operators must have at least five years of experience in the provision of licensed online gambling services in the European Economic Area.
One of the peculiarities of Hungary’s licensing is that to obtain an online casino license, the operator must have a land-based casino concession. This rather peculiar condition poses a major threat to purely online operators.
Licenses are usually issued for a term of between 5 and 7 years and can be renewed. The renewal process is also very stringent where the operators are expected to prove that they follow current laws and regulations as well as best practices in responsible gaming.
Consumer Protection Measures
As for the player protection, Hungary uses the necessary measures to prevent the development of gambling addiction. Customers must always have the ability to exclude themselves and also set their own individual betting limits.
The measures against underage gambling are most stringent in Hungary. The age verification measures are strict, and operators are obliged to follow them; the penalties for non-adherence are stiff. This commitment to safeguarding the minors makes Hungary different from some other European jurisdictions where enforcement could be less strict.
Taxation and Economic Impact
The taxation policies on online casinos in Hungary are another factor that defines the market specifics. Operators in the online sports betting sector are subjected to a tax of 15% on their GGR while those in the online casino games are subjected to a higher tax of 20%.
What sets Hungary apart from the other countries is the extra ‘public health product tax’ to be charged on the operators. This tax which depends on the type of game being offered is intended to finance programs on compulsive gambling and other health related causes.
High taxes and strict regulations are the main factors that make the operating conditions unfavorable for the operators. However, it also makes sure that only those who are willing to make good on their commitments and to contribute to the social welfare of the society get into the market.
Conclusion
To conclude, the specifics of the Hungarian legislation regarding online casinos can be characterized as the state’s desire to maintain control over the market while gradually liberalizing it.
When you will start to navigate through online gambling in Hungary you will find yourself in a system that has been created to safeguard players, ensure high standards of operation and work for the benefit of the society. Despite the existing issues, the Hungarian iGaming market has a lot of potential for further growth, which makes it possible to speak about the market’s development in the following years.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious single-vehicle road traffic incident involving a bicycle on Achill, Co. Mayo, on Tuesday morning.
A male cyclist (50s) was conveyed to Galway University Hospital for treatment for serious injuries following the incident at on the L1406 Dugort to Slievemore road.
The road was closed for technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators, and has since reopened.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward.
Road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) who were traveling on the L1406 Dugort to Slievemore road on Achill, Co. Mayo, yesterday, Tuesday 30th July 2024, between 9.30am and 12noon, are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Westport Garda Station on 098 50230, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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