Galway tech company Ronspot raises €1.1 million investment

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September 4, 2022

Galway Daily news blight warning for galway

Met Éireann has issued a warning for blight for Galway which will come into effect on Tuesday.

The forecasters say weather conditions conducive to the spread of potato blight will develop in many areas Tuesday through to Thursday.

There will be opportunities for spraying today, Sunday September 4.

The Met Éireann warning applies to all counties in the Republic.

Festival of storytelling to take place on Inishbofin next weekend

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The first ever Inishbofin Tidings – Storytelling Festival will take place from 9 to 11 September on Inishbofin Island.

This family-friendly festival explores storytelling in various forms and is inviting visitors to come along to tell their stories.

The festival kicks off on Friday 9 September with a book launch and exhibition opening of ‘Stories Untold’ by Veronika Straberger and Marie Coyne and a special screening of ‘Desecration’, a film shot on Inishbofin in the 1980s.

Saturday has something for all ages including, music and storytelling for children, a free creative workshop for young explorers and storytelling events for adults.

Sunday’s family friendly program will end with ‘Stories through Song’, a sean-nós concert featuring Inishbofin’s own Ann Prendergast, Connemara-based Caitríona Ní Cheannabháin and singer-songwriter Inni-K.

Several events are also available for visitors coming for a day trip.

Tickets are from €5. To see the full program, go to inishbofin.com/tidings/.

Dismantling of Citizens Information ‘disastrous’ says local TD

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September 4, 2022

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Roscommon-Galway TD Claire Kerrane has warned that the ‘ongoing dismantling’ of Citizens Information Services across the State is disastrous for communities.

Speaking this week, Deputy Kerrane said that alarm bells were raised when restructuring and regionalisation by the Citizens Information Board went ahead in 2017.

The Sinn Féin TD said that at the time, the Committee on Social Protection examined the restructuring plans and compiled a report recommending that the restructuring not go ahead – but this was ignored.

“In fact at the time, it was Fianna Fáil in opposition who brought forward a Dáil Motion calling on the restructuring plans to be scrapped which we supported,” she said.

“They now appear silent as the consequences of restructuring is felt in communities, exactly as we warned it would.”

Deputy Kerrane said that the decision to change the way in which volunteers give their time and expertise in Citizen Information Services across the State, some for decades, does not serve the public.

“In one case recently highlighted we are seeing the potential loss of over twenty Volunteers in one Centre, replaced with a part-time staff member who will provide far less of a service in terms of opening hours and time.

“The treatment of volunteers is also disappointing as is the lack of recognition for what they have provided for decades right across the State.

“Citizens Information is a really crucial service and it is needed now more than ever. The loss of Volunteers’ expertise and time will be hugely negative.”

Online Gaming Is Actually Good For You; Here’s Why

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Angela Mc Bride

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September 4, 2022

Gaming has gotten a bad rep over the years. Yes, online gaming has opened the door for some bizarre interactions. But it can also be an easy way to make new friends and positively impact your life. And video games aren’t just for the kids. In fact, there are many benefits for adults that you may not have even realised.

Online gaming is actually good for you in many ways. It increases your hand-eye coordination, trains your brain and can even help with stress relief. But if you’re new to online gaming, what games can you play online?

What Games Can You Play Online?

Most people have played some form of online multiplayer game at some point. The most popular are games such as Call of Duty, Overwatch, Fortnite, and many other first-person shooter games. But there is plenty of other fish in the gaming sea. If you enjoy a casual, classic games sort of atmosphere, Koi-Casino is a great place to start. Steam has an excellent library of AAA and indie games for the beginner. And you could always just choose for the best sellers list.

The point is that you can play pretty much any game you want online. There’s a vast selection, so you’re sure to find one that suits your tastes and lifestyle. Not convinced? Here are 4 reasons why online gaming is actually good for you.

Train Your Brain

Certain games can even help improve your memory, focus and problem-solving skills. For example, strategic games like Age of Empires or The Sims can help train your brain to think strategically. If you prefer something a little less serious, Candy Crush, Bejeweled and other puzzle games can provide a similar mental workout. By regularly playing these types of games, you can improve your mental agility and sharpen your problem-solving skills. This means playing games like these can help keep your brain active as you age, which can actually help lower your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Build Social Skills

Playing challenges or multiplayer games can help you practice your social skills in a low-pressure environment. You can play with people worldwide, so you’re less likely to feel intimidated. The best part is that you can still have fun even if you don’t play well. Nobody will criticise you for messing up; they’re just happy you’re there. As a result, playing these types of online games regularly can help you feel more comfortable when it comes time to meet new people in person.

Help With Stress Relief

If you’re stressed, it can be challenging to relax and unwind. Playing games can actually help lower your blood pressure and make you feel less stressed. And puzzle games are known for being relaxing. If you’re looking for something a little more intense, you can play first-person shooter games to get a similar effect. This game requires a lot of concentration and hand movement, which can help you relax. When you’re too stressed, your muscles can tense up and make things worse. So, playing an FPS game for an hour or two can help release your muscles and help you relax.

Hand-Eye Coordination

There aren’t many ways to improve your hand-eye coordination as an adult. However, many jobs require you to have excellent hand-eye coordination. And can improve it by playing video game versions of golf or tennis. People have also noticed improvements in eye health after playing video games. So you can protect your vision while improving your hand-eye coordination. In addition, playing these games can help you develop better reflexes, which can be handy in many day-to-day activities.

Conclusion

As you can see, online gaming is actually good for you. It can help you improve your hand-eye coordination, train your brain, build social skills, help with stress relief and even develop better reflexes. Gaming regularly can also help you get out of the house and meet new people.

If you’re feeling stressed and need a break, don’t worry about what other people think. Find a game that interests you and get lost in the virtual world. You’ll be glad you did.

Weather warning lifted but more heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast

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September 4, 2022

Galway Daily weather Falling temperatures and weekend rain mark weather for rest of the week

Met Éireann’s status yellow weather warning has been lifted this morning, as the heavy rain which flooded parts of the country last night makes way for a dry and bright Sunday.

But this afternoon’s sunshine will be short-lived, with more heavy downpours expected tonight, along with the possibility of thunderstorms.

The rain will move northwards as the night goes on, and it will become clear by Monday morning.

Lowest temperatures tonight will be between 9 and 11 degrees with moderate to fresh southeast winds.

Met Éireann say Monday will begin with sunny spells in most parts of the county, but showery rain will spread as the day goes on with heavy falls at times.

Highest temperatures of 17 to 21 degrees are forecast for tomorrow in fresh southeast winds, remaining strong near some coasts.

Inishbofin residents told not to consume water until further notice

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September 4, 2022

People on the Inishbofin Public Water Supply Scheme have been told not to consume water due to elevated levels of manganese.

The notice, issued by Irish Water, applies to around 156 customers on the island.

They say that it is especially important that mains drinking water is not given to bottle-fed infants.

The notice differs from a Boil Water Notice as boiling water will not reduce manganese levels, and is therefore not a suitable measure to make the water safe to consume.

Other areas and water schemes in Galway are not affected by the alert.

Tankered water is being made available near the pier on the island to provide an alternative water supply to customers.

Customers are being reminded to use their own containers when taking water from the tanker and to boil water before consumption as a precautionary measure.

Irish Water has said that experts are working with their colleagues in Galway County Council to resolve the situation as soon as possible.

“Irish Water is aware of the impact a Do Not Consume Notice has on the community and would like to reassure impacted customers that we are working hard to lift the notice as quickly and as safely as possible,” said Rónan Daly, Operations Lead with Irish Water.

“We would ask customers who have concerns to contact our customer care team on 1800 278 278.”

Water should not be used for

Drinking
Drinks made with water
Food preparation, washing or cooking of food,
Brushing of teeth
Making of ice
Children under 12 months old should not drink this water
In particular, children under 12 months old should not drink this water. This water should not be used for making up infant formula for bottled fed infants. An alternative source of water should be used. Bottled water can also be used to make up infant formula. All bottled water, with the exception of natural mineral water, is regulated to the same standard as drinking water. It is best not to use bottled water labelled as ‘Natural Mineral Water’ as it can have high levels of sodium (salt) and other minerals, although it rarely does. ‘Natural Mineral Water’ can be used if no other water is available, for as short a time as possible, as it is important to keep babies hydrated.
If bottled water is used to make up infant formula it should be boiled once (rolling boil for 1 minute), and cooled in the normal way
Ready-to-use formula that does not need added water can also be used.
Domestic water filters will not render water safe to drink
Caution should be taken when bathing infants to ensure that they do not swallow the bathing water
Discard ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges

What can you use water for?

The water can be used for personal hygiene, bathing, flushing toilets, laundry and washing of utensils
Irish Water and Galway County Council will continue to liaise with the Health Service Executive with a view to lifting this drinking water restriction as soon as practicable.

Updates will be available on our Water Supply Updates section, on Twitter @IWCare and via our customer care helpline, open 24/7 on 1800 278 278.

Eamon Ó Cuív praises GRD and Ukrainian community efforts

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September 3, 2022

galway daily news ukrainian refugee efforts in galway — Pictured at the Manual Handling course in Peacock's Hotel were Martin MacDonald from Galway Rural Development’s SICAP team, together with Ukrianian translator Maria Kobylnyk

Efforts to support Ukrainian refugees in Galway have been highlighted by Galway West TD Éamon Ó Cuív.

The Fianna Fáil TD heaped praise on the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) delivered by Galway Rural Development, which works to train and settle those who have arrived in the county.

He thanked the team at Galway Rural Development and the other agencies which have displayed ‘resilience and flexibility as we collectively seek to support those who have arrived’.

Deputy Ó Cuív said that it is of paramount importance that Ireland has been a strong supporter and friend of Ukraine and assisting Ukrainians to adapt and integrate.

CEO of GRD Steve Dolan thanked the communities and community leaders who have been so supportive of the efforts to support the Ukrainians.

“Across the county, from Clifden to Kiltormer and from Tuam down to Gort, Galwegians have been wonderful at coordinating local efforts and being generous with their time, training, and employment provided,” said Dolan.

“It should also be borne in mind that the vast majority of Ukrainian adults here are female so we’ve also targeted supports there.

“And recently, for Ukrainians who want to set up their own enterprise, we’ve just provided information sessions with Éamon Ó Cuív who has been terrific with his time and in giving one-to-one support”.

Dr Anne Cassidy, Senior Manager of SICAP said: “At our end, in terms of getting the arrivals ‘work ready’, we’ve provided Ukrainian-specific Safe-Pass courses – both through English, and Ukrainian with the assistance of a translator – which were open to people across the county and we will continue to target these courses to get Ukrainians job-ready.

“We have also continued to gather the names of those interested in other courses, notwithstanding the challenges of the movement of people throughout the county.

“We have also delivered manual handling, fire safety, and HAACP courses for Ukrainians with interpreters and we plan to roll out First Aid courses which are also often a job requirement.”

The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) is delivered across Ireland by community-led Local Development Companies’, funded through the Department of Rural and Community Development and co-funded from the European Social Fund.

Special buses from Galway to Dublin for Garth Brooks concerts

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September 3, 2022

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Bus Éireann has announced special direct services from Galway Bus Station to Busáras in Dublin for those attending the Garth Brooks concerts on September 9, 10, 11, 16, and 17th.

Services will leave from Galway Bus Station at 12 midday on the day of the concerts, arriving at Busáras at 3.15pm.

The buses will be returning from Busáras in Dublin at 23.55pm, arriving in Galway at 3.10am.

A return fare costs €35 and tickets can be booked on expressway.ie.

Tickets are limited so passengers are encouraged to reserve their seats now on the Expressway website.

Eleanor Farrell, Chief Commercial Officer, Bus Éirean, said they are happy to be providing concert-goers an opportunity to leave their cars at home when travelling to see Garth Brooks.

“With over 80,000 people expected to attend Croke Park each night of the concerts from across Ireland, Bus Éireann is proud to play our part in bringing Galway passengers to and from Dublin in comfort on one of these special direct services,” she said.

“Taking one of our special services means passengers don’t have to worry about fuel prices, car parking or hotel bookings and can arrive ready for an evening of great music.’’

To secure tickets, passengers can click Book Tickets on the Expressway website, enter Galway (Bus Station) as your departure and Dublin (Busáras) as your destination and enter how many tickets you wish to purchase.

Torrential downpours expected as Met Éireann warns of thunderstorms and flooding

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September 3, 2022

galway daily news Lightning and flooding forecast as Thunderstorm warning issued

Met Éireann has updated its status yellow weather warning today for Galway, with heavy rain expected overnight and on Sunday morning.

Some torrential downpours are expected in parts, resulting in surface flooding. There is also the potential for thunderstorms and lightning strikes.

The rain will move northwards across much of the country tonight, clearing from the north and northwest on Sunday morning.

The warning begins at 1am and will be lifted at 10am on tomorrow morning, Sunday.

A status orange warning for heavy rain has been issued for a number of counties: Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Roscommon, Sligo, Waterford from 4am to 8am on Sunday.

All six counties in the North also have a status yellow warning tonight issued by the Met Office.

Picnic Against Apartheid to show support for Palestinians

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September 3, 2022

A ‘Picnic Against Apartheid’ in support of Palestinians living under Israeli occupation will take place at Eyre Square in Galway city next weekend.

The event, organised by Galway branch of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Amnesty International, will take place from 2pm to 6pm on Saturday, September 10.

Those in attendance will hear testimonials from Palestinians and Irish people who have first-hand experience of the reality of apartheid in the Palestinian Territories and Israel.

People are asked to bring along some local and seasonal produce and remember to leave no trace by cleaning up during and after the event.

They are also invited to sign the European Citizens Initiative (ECI) petition to prevent the EU from trading with illegal settlements in occupied territories.

A Picnic Against Apartheid event will also take place in Donegal this month.

Over 50 events organised for Galway City Culture Night

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September 3, 2022

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Over 50 events have been organised for Galway City Culture Night which will take place in just under three weeks on Friday 23 September.

Two hundred artists participating in a diverse programme of visual arts, music, film and storytelling at locations across the city.

Galway City of Film facilitated by Ardán, and with the support of Galway City Council, will be celebrating Culture Night 2022 with a special public screening in Eyre Square from 8pm to 10pm.

The screening will be free and open to the public and will show a programme of short films made as part of Galway City of Film activities over the last two years.

The programme will include films from the short Documentary Scheme, the 48-Hour Challenge, and the Misleór Bursary and will show different examples of the amazing filmmaking going on in Galway City.

Visual arts

Spend your Culture Night immersed in artwork by local and international artists. Kicking off the programme is Just Art It, the creative community in the Westend with hands-on print demonstrations led by visual artist and printmaker Elena Santos from 5pm.

The event will also provide a talk and practical demonstration on the practice of printmaking editioning and will introduce each of the studio artists on display at the Just Art It gallery.

From 6pm Forge Artists Aoife Natsumi Frehan and Emma O’ Toole will deliver two Pumpkins and Prosecco workshops, a fun and inclusive introduction to ceramics. The participants will get to decorate, paint and design using underglaze. There is limited space in the studio, so booking through Eventbrite is advised.

Galway Cartoon Festival will launch their 2022 Festival Programme on Culture Night at the Galway Distillery featuring the opening of the exhibition Moon Cartoons from 6pm. It’s sure to be a night of great fun with guest cartoonists, illustrators, visual artists, and animators from Ireland and the UK.

A collection of artists will be creating drawings and digital art in real time whilst inviting attendees to interact. Get your caricature drawn, learn how to create a cartoon, and catch a preview of the exciting 2022 festival.

Join the artists of the Array Collective in a lively chat and Q&A about their Turner Prize winning work The Druthaib’s Ball currently on exhibit in Galway Arts Centre.

The Druthaib’s Ball is a built installation that invites audiences into an immersive experience reflecting the lively community hub of the Irish síbin, a long-established tradition of an illegal bar and space of contradiction, dark humour, and craic.

Music

Join Galway Arts Centre and Áras na nGael for ceol agus craic in the unique setting of the immersive installation of The Druthaib’s Ball with traditional Irish musicians Ciarán de Burca + Cairde in this open trad session! Expect traditional Irish music, singing and chat and the invitation to join in a sing song! All taking place in the centre of a unique and immersive Turner Prize winning artists installation from 10pm to midnight!

Galway City will host a night of uplifting singing from two of Galway’s finest choirs. The IGNITE gospel choir singing gospel greats and the VILLAGE Choir performing modern contemporary music. A Sing-along will be encouraged!

Literature

The Black Gate presents BEYOND THE GATE, a hybrid evening of literature and music curated by The Black Gate and featuring some of Galway’s finest and most prolific writers and performers at the Mick Lally Theatre from 10pm. Alan McMonagle has published two collections of short stories and contributed stories to journals in Ireland and North America. He signed a two-book deal with PICADOR and his first novel, Ithaca was nominated for the Desmond Elliott Prize for first novels, the International Dublin Literary Award, and an Irish Book Award.

Eva Bourke is the author of seven poetry collections and numerous translations including a selection of the German poet Elisabeth Borchers in English, as well as two comprehensive anthologies of Irish poetry in German. Anna Mullarkey is an award-winning composer and performer from Galway, whose music weaves electronics with piano and voice. The Irish Times called her “phenomenal” and Irish Theatre Magazine described her music as “if a sultry ménage of Björk/Billie Holiday/Philip Glass got together at the Wickerman Festival.

The Galway City Library will host a series of readings from 6 to 8pm. Join writers Jimi McDonnell, Aoibheann McCann, Sacha White & Simon Costello for a programme of poetry and fiction. The readings will be followed by a performance of a short play written by Anthony Daly.

Galway Arts Centre at Nuns Island Theatre hosts a very special storytelling event by master storyteller, seanchaí and author Eddie Lenihan from 9pm. Sharing Irish heritage and history for over 50 years, Eddie Lenihan has dedicated his life to collecting Irish oral histories and stories and publishing over 17 books. A national treasure, he has delighted generations of people in Ireland and all over the world with his stories of faeries, (The Good People) ogres, monsters, banshees, giants, ghosts and much, much more. Expect some spine-tingling scary stories for older children and adults!

How to Properly Choose a stock Trading App While in Ireland

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Thomas O'Brien

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September 3, 2022

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The term “stock” refers to all types of stock. A number of exchanges exist where stockbrokers can buy and sell shares on the stock market. Exchanges like LSE, NYSE, ISEQ, and others can be found on these exchanges, which include the London Stock Exchange. Share prices can rise or fall depending on a company’s financial performance as well as its predicted future profitability or potential.

Like interest on a savings account, dividends are paid to shareholders. Dividends can be paid to shareholders if a business is profitable enough to do so. Dividends paid by some firms can be as high as 4% or 6% annually. One-time payments, semi-annual or annual dividends are all options.

Free stock trading apps let you purchase and sell stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) without paying any fees. They also allow you to study investments, keep track of your portfolio, and easily place orders to purchase or sell stocks.

Popular Stock Applications Features

If you’re looking for a stock trading app, you may want to look at a few critical parameters. Here are some things to keep an eye out for when making use of apps that offer stock trading ireland and what to do to keep your investments safe:

The Markets that are Supported

While some stock investment apps don’t allow you to trade on overseas exchanges, others allow you to trade on ADRs, which allow you to trade on foreign markets. There are several international exchanges available with eToro, including those in Europe and Asia. Even if you live in the United States, you may use eToro to buy overseas equities at a zero-percent commission rate.

Commissions and Fees

You are able to open and keep a basic self-directed account with no fees associated with it if you use any of the stock trading applications that were covered here today. However, there is a possibility that you will be charged a fee when you make a deposit.

Types of Accounts

Standard self-directed accounts are probably going to be the best choice for you if all you want to do is purchase and sell stocks on occasion in a casual manner as an investor. This indicates that you will be in charge of making your own decisions regarding which stocks to purchase.

Having said that, the majority of the stock apps that were investigated today provide users with a variety of additional account options. For instance, you can select from a variety of Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) while opening a retirement account at Webull.

In addition, many of the companies that develop stock apps also sell managed portfolios. For instance, the eToro app offers you access to loads of intelligent portfolios that are managed in-house. This implies that eToro will perform regular rebalancing and reweighting of ones smart portfolio to make a point that it is consistent with the investing plan that you have selected.

Fractional Shares

For those on a tight budget, fractional shares allow you to purchase only a small portion of a single stock. For instance, Alphabet shares are currently trading for slightly under $3,000 per, as of this writing. Using a fractional stock app, on the other hand, allows you to purchase a percentage of the company’s stock.

Alternative Assets

Professional traders will frequently want to diversify their stock portfolios by investing in a variety of different asset types. Index funds, mutual funds, commodities, ETFs, bonds and more are all available through popular stock investing applications. Make sure to verify the ETF investments and fees for non-stock, as brokers may charge a premium for these investments.

Copy Trading

Copy trading is another feature that we discovered when researching the most popular stock applications for 2022. If you are a professional or experienced investor, you can simply duplicate their transactions with this instrument. This feature can be helpful for those who are new to investing and don’t have a lot of market understanding.

Margin Facilities

Several of the stock applications we’ve discussed here allow you to trade on margin. If you have more money than you have in your brokerage account, you can trade with it.

If you want to use margin, you must have a balance of at least $2,000 in your account.

The iOS and Android Experience

We discovered that popular apps are all available on Android and iOS devices. Although certain stock apps are better suitable for beginners, some are better suited for experienced traders.

eToro, Webull and Robinhood, for example, are ideal for first-time investors since their apps are easy to use. It’s also simple to buy a stock by searching for the firm and entering the amount of money you’d like to invest.

Tools for Trading

With trading tools, you can keep an eye on the stock market in an effort to predict future price movements. Technical indicators, charting tools, and stock screeners and market insights are all included in the popular stock analysis applications that we found.

Onboarding Times

Be aware that there might be substantial differences in how long it takes to get started trading with a new brokerage account. In order to protect against money laundering, the stock app provider must authenticate your identification during the onboarding process.

The verification of your account may take several days when you register with a company like Interactive Brokers or TD Ameritrade. There are several new-age trading app providers, such as Webull, that can verify a user’s identity in less than five minutes. Why? Because it’s all done automatically.

Methods of Payment

Deposit and withdrawal cash can be made by ACH or domestic bank wire with any of the free stock trading programmes we’ve mentioned today. Third-party transfers and inspections are also supported by some service providers.

Min Deposit

According to the top stock applications, you can acquire fractional shares for a few bucks. In addition, you should check to see if your preferred trading app demands a minimum deposit before you begin trading.

Standard self-directed accounts, in most situations, enable you to begin with any amount you choose.

Using a Demo Account

You can use a demo account with many of the free stock applications available on the market to practise trading without any risk. As a result, you’ll be able to practise your trading techniques without having to put any money into it. If you’re looking for a stock app, seek for one that has a demo account option for both novice and expert traders.

Customer Service

Think about whether or not the customer care provided by the stock app you’ve selected is adequate. Check, for example, the support team’s hours of operation and the methods available to you for contacting them.

Many well-known stock investing programmes provide live chat assistance to its customers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can talk to a real person about your investments by just entering into your stock app.

Conclusion

Choosing the greatest stock market app for your long-term financial goals is critical. Because there are so many service providers in this field, you’ll want to do your homework before settling on one.

Our recommendation is eToro if you lack the time to thoroughly investigate fees, commissions, tradable marketplaces, payments, and regulation before making your first trade. The stock trading app is licensed on three fronts, has access to thousands of marketplaces, and does not charge you a commission when you trade. In addition, the minimum stock trade is merely $50, and you can open an account in just a few minutes!

Repair works to cause water outages near Athenry next week

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September 2, 2022

Galway Daily news Water outages in Athenry on Tuesday

People living near Athenry may experience water outages or other supply issues next week due to repair works taking place.

Irish Water will be carrying on mains repair works next Monday, which will impact the Castlelambert group water scheme.

The works are scheduled to take place from 9am to 5pm on Monday, September 5.

During the works, customers supplied by Castlelambert Group Water Scheme may experience temporary, intermittent low pressure and/or water outages.

Rónan Daly of Irish Water said that the utility provider understands the inconvenience this can cause to people.

“Working in partnership with Galway County Council, we will make every effort to minimise the disruption that these necessary works may cause.”

Typically, it takes two to three hours following restoration time for normal supply to be fully restored to all areas.

After the works people in the area may also see temporary discolouration of their water, and some internal airlocks.

Warning notices for two city beaches ahead of heavy rain

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September 2, 2022

Galway Daily news Swimming ban at Ballyloughane Beach due to E. Coli

Galway City Council has issued two prior warning notices for possible contamination at Ballyloughane and Grattan beaches this weekend.

The warnings have been issued due to the likelihood of increased bacteria due to heavy rainfall in the coming days, and the possible activation of a storm overflow.

A status yellow weather warning has been issued by Met Eireann for heavy rainfall from 9pm on Saturday, lasting until noon Sunday.

The warnings for the two beaches are expected to be in effect for four days from September 2 – 5.

During this time, people avoid splashing or swallowing water while at these beaches, avoid swimming if you have a wound, and to wash hands before handling food.

An update will be provided on September 7 upon the receipt of water sampling results.

Just one week until one of Galway Hospice’s main fundraising events

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September 2, 2022

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There is just one week to go before one of Galway Hospice’s most important fundraising campaigns, the Galway Memorial Walk.

The walk will begin at Claddagh Hall at 12 noon on Sunday 11 September and all participants must register through galwayhospice.ie/walk or by calling fundraising on 091 770868.

The Galway Memorial Walk, now in its 17th year, is one of Galway Hospice’s main fundraising campaigns and a very beneficial part of its annual calendar.

Those who participate in the Galway Memorial Walk play a very important part in ensuring the free delivery of essential Inpatient Care, Community Palliative Care, Day Care and Bereavement Support services to those affected by life-limiting illnesses, for as long as they are needed.

Charlene Hurley, Director of Fundraising and Communications at Galway Hospice, said: “It is because of each individual’s participation in the Galway Memorial Walk, that we can continue to provide the care necessary for our patients and their families living with a life-limiting illness.”

Those who take part in the Memorial Walk do so in memory of a family member, friend, neighbour or work colleague who has passed away, with many wearing the name of their loved one on special personalised t-shirts provided by the Hospice.

It is an event that is dear to many people’s hearts and one that will be especially appreciated this year, as we meet once again for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic.

Celebrate the Creative side of Galway this month

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September 2, 2022

Galway Daily arts Celebrate the Creative side of Galway this month

Arts, crafts, podcasting and more will showcase the creative side of Galway this month, with a series of Creative Ireland events celebrating culture and heritage.

This September will see a number of creative projects presented to the public as part of Creative Ireland Galway County.

All part of an all-of-government culture and wellbeing programme that inspires and transforms people, places and communities through creativity.

Special Creative Ireland bursaries were awarded earlier this year by Galway County Arts Office to local community groups and individuals, artistic and creative practitioners and event organisers to encourage cultural participation throughout the County.

September projects include Harness Your Hopes, a series of 6 podcast episodes showcasing fiction. Six of the West of Ireland’s upcoming authors will write a new short story inspired by that theme.

Authors will read their stories and discuss their craft and inspirations. Writers include Sasha de Buyl, Alan McMonagle, Órfhlaith Foyle, Gerry Boland, Celeste Augé and Owodunni Mustapha. They will be produced and presented by Alan Meaney.

The series will be launched on Wednesday 21st September on the Creative Ireland website, Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Twisted Lane Productions, in partnership with Connemara West, presents Wild, a community arts project. Wild is a celebration of the Connemara Pony culminating in the creation of a temporary mural of a pony.

The callout for public participation has begun, just sign up through Twisted Lane Productions Facebook Page or Connemarawest.ie.

The Landscape of Longhand by The Artfarm Collective is a community art project in Newbridge, Co. Galway, inspired by the age old artform of handwriting.

Samples of handwriting from all age groups in the area will be used to create a piece of public art. Contributions so far have included various lines of writing including thoughts, wishes, dreams, ideas, jokes and observations.

Some people have submitted a line from a favourite poem, song, prayer or mantra as gaeilge nó béarla, or any preferred language.

The artwork will be revealed on Friday, September 23 in the Newbridge Community Garden.

Western Traveller and Intercultural Development Centre in Tuam are running a series of creative workshops. This visual arts project will bring creative workshops to the Traveller Community and give equal access to creativity to all Travellers.

It will consist of a mixture of workshops with a choice of mixed media including Oil Painting, Ceramic Clay Workshops and Printmaking. This variety of art media will cater for different forms of expression for each participant.

For the latest information on Creative Ireland activities across County Galway go to www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/galway-county/ and follow @CreativeIrelandGalwayCounty on Facebook.

Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!

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September 2, 2022

Goastbusters — Petrol Ed with sons, and Jack and Morgan Dunne, creators of the first ever Ecto-1 Ghostbusters Car built in Ireland pictured at Circle K Ballycolla and set to be a big draw at Cannonball, the action-packed supercar spectacle, which is set to roll on September 9th-11th taking in Dublin, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Galway, Sligo, Roscommon and finishing in Trim Go Meath with proceeds to the HOPE Foundation. Picture Andres Poveda

There won’t be any ghoulish delight when the supercar extravaganza Cannonball arrives in Salthill this month, not with the Ghistbusters in town.

Cannonball, the action packed supercar spectacle, will roll into Galway City on September 10 as it makes its way around Ireland.

This year the event will feature the first ever Ecto-1 Ghostbusters Car built in Ireland proudly presented by Galway Bay Brewery.

The build commenced with a 1960 Cadillac and took 5 years to transform into Ecto-1 including the iconic roof rack, Proton Packs for all of the crew, Ecto Goggles, P.K.E. Meters, and a slew of Ghost Traps.

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The car is 23 ft long with a straight piped short blockV8 motor. For Cannonball it is fitted with a jaw dropping laser light show, smoke machines and one thing is for certain … I ‘aint afraid of no Ghosts!’

Cannonball, fuelled by milesPLUS from Circle K, is the largest organised road trip in Europe and this year the event will have the highest ever number of car entries including Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren , Aston Martin Porsche, Rolls Royce Bentley and Maserati.

Karl Goodwin and James Jones pictured with Maureen Forrest of the Hope Foundation. The Hope Foundation is the chosen charity of Cannonball 2022 and organisers hope to raise over €250,000 for this Irish Charity doing incredible work in India with the street children of Kolkata .
Pic Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision

The event has already raised €1,298,779 for Irish charities over the years to date, and this year’s target is to raise €250,000 for The HOPE Foundation by the end of September.

This Irish Charity is doing incredible work with the street children of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) in India.

Cannonball 2022 will blaze a trail from Malahide to Kinsale over the course of September 9-11, with over 200 supercars for audiences to ogle.

In Galway, the parade of automotive excellence will make its way to Salthill for a lunch event at the Oslo Bar at 1:30pm.

Spectators will be able to get up close and personal with some of the most stunning cars on the planet at St Enda’s School Car Park, with entries from Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren, Aston Martin Porsche, Rolls Royce Bentley and Maserati.

HOPE funds and operates over 60 projects including 11 child protection homes, a hospital, an ambulance, counselling, food and nutrition, education, healthcare and the restoration of childhoods to children.

Along with supercars, Brazilian Dancers will bring all the glamour of carnival and live DJs, bands and festivals in host towns get the party started.

This year, organisers are also calling on spectators to dress up in fancy dress with prizes for best dressed.

Lotto syndicate member almost left before €5.5m jackpot win

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September 2, 2022

Galway Daily news Lotto syndicate member almost left before €5.5m jackpot win — Newsagents celebrate news of €5.5 million Lotto jackpot ticket sale which was won by ten city council street cleaners. From left, Stephen Dowling, Ina Shearer, Alan Shearer, Conor Donoughue, National Lottery, Billy Shearer, shop owner, Liam Shearer, Leah Purcell, Denise Purcell, Karen Shearer and Maureen Connnell. Pic Iain McDonald / Mac Innes Photography

There were two new Lotto millionaires made in Galway last month, including the syndicate which won a staggering €5.5 million jackpot.

The syndicate of street cleaners at Galway City Council won a whopping €5,541,001 jackpot prize at the start of the month, on August 3, one of who almost left the syndicate after years, before they won their big prize.

The ten man syndicate formed almost twenty-five years ago, with all numbers chosen for the draw individual to all the members.

One syndicate member spoke of how they had to keep the belief going after so many years; “The lads thought about changing the numbers at one stage, but decided against making any changes.”

“Just last Christmas, one member mentioned that he was going to leave the syndicate, but he was persuaded to stay on and was told it was only the price of a pint and a newspaper.

“Luckily, he stayed as the syndicate winning numbers appeared on the August 3rd Lottery draw”, the said.

The large syndicate have become Ireland’s 7th Lotto Jackpot of the year. The winning ticket was sold in Newspoint newsagent, Unit 25, Galway Shopping Centre, on the Headford Road.

“Someone said that we ‘cleaned-up’ and we did, but us lads clean up every day by ensuring the streets and parks in Galway city are spotless,” another syndicate member added.

“We’re proud of our city. Unlike the ‘magnificent seven’ -these ‘magnificent ten’ can now all ride off into the sunset with their lottery win secured”.

Then, on Friday, August 19, another player in Galway became one of four Euromillions Raffle winners last month.

The winner of the €1 million prize from Friday, August 19 has yet to come forward to claim their prize.

The winning ticket was sold at Costcutter in Bealadanga, and the winning code for that draw was  I – NCR – 41927 .

A National Lottery spokesperson said, “What a month it’s been for Irish players this August which saw one massive Lotto Jackpot win and four new millionaires made in the special EuroMillions ‘Ireland Only Raffle’ draw.”

“We are asking all our players in Galway and Kildare to check their National Lottery accounts and tickets to see if they are the winners of the EuroMillions ‘Ireland only Raffle’ draws on Friday 19th and 26th of August.”

“Both players should contact our prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie and arrangements will be made for them to claim their prizes.”

Online Businesses Continue to Boom in Galway

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Angela Mc Bride

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September 2, 2022