Minister Humphreys visits Galway to open series of projects

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July 18, 2022

galway daily news tg4presenters at the galway races — Photo:Andrew Downes, Xposure.

TG4 will broadcast two days of racing from the Galway Races next weekend, with a total of 16 races shown live from Ballybrit on Friday and Saturday.

The live broadcast will be a welcome return to the racecourse for the Irish language broadcaster, after its successful coverage from the festival last year.

Rásaí Beo will be presented by Seán Bán Breathnach, with analysis by Mánus Ó Conghaile and Evelyn Ní Ghriallais.

Racing journalist Daragh Ó Conchúir will be getting all the reactions from trainers, owners and jockeys outside the parade ring and race commentary will be provided by Micheál Ó Sé.

The team will be providing the TG4 audience with comprehensive coverage from the racecourse and no doubt there will be some craic agus praoi to be had in Ballybrit as well.

Rásaí Beo is produced by Waterford based company Nemeton TV. The team in the An Rinn Gaeltacht also produce Laochra Gael, Peil na mBan Beo and GAA Beo for TG4.

In the lead up to the TG4’s coverage, presenter Caitlín Nic Aoidh will be visiting the famous racecourse and giving TG4 Social Media audiences exclusive behind the scenes access.

Galway Races Chief Executive, Michael Moloney, said that they are delighted to have the team from TG4 back again with us here at Galway Racecourse on both the Friday and Saturday of our Summer Festival.

“This year is an extra special one for us as we welcome the return of our much-valued racegoers back to Ballybrit. The stage is now set. A warm welcome awaits.”

TG4’s Head of Sport, Rónán Ó Coisdealbha said that over the last 18 months, horse racing has become an integral part of TG4’s sporting output.

“We are excited for Rásaí Beo to bring all the thrills and spills that come with this iconic festival to the viewers again,” he said.

“Above all, I look forward to all the racing action from the festival and to hearing the roar of the crowd as the winners come up the hill in Ballybrit. “

Full TG4 Galway Races schedule
FRIDAY 29^th JULY

Live coverage begins on TG4 at 5pm

1st Race :5.00pm The Guinness Galway Tribes Handicap Hurdle

2nd Race: 5.30pm The James’s Gate Irish EBF Median Auction Maiden

3rd Race: 6.00pm The Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Steeplechase

4th Race: 6.35pm The Guinness Handicap

5th Race: 7.10pm The Guinness Irish EBF Fillies Maiden

6th Race: 7.40pm The Arthur Guinness Handicap

7th Race: 8.10pm The Rockshore Irish Lager Race

8th Race: 8.40pm The Hop House 13 Race

SATURDAY 30^th JULY

Live coverage begins on TG4 at 2pm

1st Race: 2.00pm The Boylesports Maiden Hurdle

2nd Race: 2.30pm The Boylesports Handicap Hurdle

3rd Race: 3.05pm The Boylesports Irish EBF Maiden

4th Race: 3.40pm The Bathshack Maiden

5th Race: 4.15pm The Grá Chocolates Maiden

6th Race: 4.45pm The Ardilaun Hotel Handicap

7th Race: 5.20pm The McDonogh Capital Investments Handicap

8th Race: 5.55pm The BoyleSports Irish EBF Mares Flat Race

Clarinbridge Camogie Club announces new sponsor

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July 18, 2022

galway daily news clarinbridge camogie club's new sponsor sei bella salon in galway — At the announcement of Sei Bella Hair Design Ornamore's sponsorship of the Clarinbridge Camogie Senior Team were seated Audrey Craughwell (left) owner of Sei Bella Hair Design, Audrey Carr chairperson of Clarinbridge Camogie Club with players Amy Hooban, Rachel Bannon and Carrie Dolan. Also in the photo are Cathy Kelly, David O'Toole and Emma Lynskey from the Sei Bella Hair Design team. Photo: -Mike Shaughnessy

Sei Bella Hair Design in Oranmore has been announced as the new main sponsor of Clarinbridge Camogie Club.

Owned and operated by Audrey Craughwell, Sei Bella is a luxurious hair salon with skilled stylists who provide quality hairdressing in an elegant and relaxing environment.

Audrey Carr, Chair of Clarinbridge Camogie Club, said that the club is delighted to have a sponsor as prestigious as Sei Bella on board.

Audrey said that women’s sport is growing year-on-year, and the willingness of businesses such as Sei Bella to support our ladies shows that they are moving in the right direction in developing leaders and role models for future players.

“We are really looking forward to a future of sporting excellence, community engagement, personal development and fun, secured with the generous sponsorship of Audrey and her team,” she said.

Audrey Craughwell, owner of Sei Bella at Carraig Lair Shopping Centre in Oranmore, said they are delighted to become main sponsors of ‘one of the fastest-growing, most progressive clubs in Galway’.

“Women’s sport is developing in leaps and bounds and the progress that Clarinbridge has made, both at adult and juvenile level, reflects the dynamic, progressive approach of Sei Bella perfectly,” she said.

State of the art research ship RV Tom Crean arrives in Galway

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July 18, 2022

Galway Daily news State of the art RV Tom Crean research ship commissioned today

Ireland’s newest research vessel the RV Tom Crean has arrived in the country, and is currently docked at the Port of Galway.

The Marine Institute’s newest vessel will set off on its first survey towards the end of July. and then make its way to Dingle in advance of its official commissioning due to take place in Autumn.

After its commission, the ship will be based back in Galway, for the use of the Marine Institute, which is located in Oranmore.

The RV Tom Crean is named for the renowned seaman and explorer from Kerry who undertook three ground-breaking expeditions to the Antarctic in the early years of the 20th Century.

The research vessel will carry out a wide range of research, including expanded fisheries surveys, seabed mapping and marine spatial planning, climate change related research, environmental monitoring, it deep water surveys.

Outside of Irish waters, it will also be used to support increased marine research out in the Atlantic Ocean.

Paul Connolly, CEO of the Marine Institute said that this has been an extremely successful project, arriving on time, and on budget.

“We are delighted that Galway, is the vessels first stop in Irish waters ahead of its official launch and commissioning due to take place in Dingle, Kerry in Autumn.”

Along with the Marine Institute, the ship will also be used by other state agencies and universities to support their research.

“After the official commissioning, the RV Tom Crean will be based in Galway, and it will greatly enhance our capacity to undertake collaborative research and acquire the data and knowledge essential to sustainably manage our ocean resources.”

The ship was commissioned in 2019 to replace the now 26 year old RV Celtic Voyager, which which was Ireland’s first purpose-built research vessel in 1997.

The RV Tom Crean will be at sea for 300 operational days each year – heading to sea for at least 21 days at a time – and aims to accommodate up to 3000 scientist days annually and is designed to operate in harsh sea conditions.

It will also maintain and deploy weather buoys, observational infrastructure and the Institute’s Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV Holland I)

The vessel design incorporates the latest proven technologies to ensure that it operates as efficiently as possible, with reduced fuel consumption and minimising the vessel’s environmental impact and carbon footprint.

The ship was built at the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Armon Vigo S.A. after being designed by Norwegian company Skipsteknisk AS.

All-Ireland final to be shown on big screen at Heineken Big Top

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July 18, 2022

The All-Ireland football final between Galway and Kerry on Sunday will be shown on a big screen at Galway International Arts Festival’s Big Top.

The event will be ticketed, but free of charge, with further information to be posted to giaf.ie and galwaycity.ie as well as their social media channels.

Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF) and Galway City Council will screen the big match at the iconic venue in Fisheries Field, taking place on the final day of this year’s festival.

It will be the last event at the Big Top this year, after performances from The Stunning, Pixies, Jon Hopkins, The Academic, The Frames and The Flaming Lips as part of GIAF 2022.

Mayor Clodagh Higgins said that it is great to have this event in the iconic Heineken Big Top to celebrate the great achievement of the team, and wished them every success in the final.

“We have already celebrated a great Minor Football Team All-Ireland victory this month, and hopefully the Ladies Camogie team will book their place in the All-Ireland Final when they play on the 23^rd of July, and I wish them every success.

“My thanks to Galway City Council and Galway International Arts Festival for making this event happen.”

John Crumlish, CEO of Galway International Arts Festival, said that they are delighted to be working with Galway City Council to make this event happen.

“We have celebrated many great nights in the Heineken Big Top, but a victory for Galway in the All-Ireland final would go down as one of the best ever,” he said.

Tickets are available now and must be reserved in advance from giaf.ie. Demand for tickets is expected to be high, so tickets are limited to two per person.

Speeding driver turned down cul de sac, denied he was driving

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July 18, 2022

galway daily news Galway driver among worst speeding offences caught over Bank Holiday weekend

A caught doing more than twice the speed limit turned down a lonely cul de sac, and then tried to claim he hadn’t been driving the only car there.

Robert Reid (31), with an address on file at Teach Alaban, Castlegar on the Tuam Road, was convicted in his absence of multiple road traffic offences at Galway District Court after failing to turn up.

Garda Shane Lambe, the prosecuting Garda, said that he believed Reid was no longer in the jurisdiction, having gone to the UK.

Garda Lambe gave evidence that on June 5 of 2021, he was conducting a speed checkpoint on the Tuam Road when he clocked a car doing 117km/h in a 50km/hr zone.

The car turned down a side road, a cul de sac with only one home on it. Garda Lambe followed and found the car parked up outside a house, with the engine still warm.

Garda Lambe said that Reid eventually answered the door when he went to the house, but denied that he had been driving.

He also tried to claim that no-one ever drove that car, that it was always parked where the Garda found it.

Garda Lambe told the court that Reid was very drunk, and that he informed him that he would be impounding that car as there was no tax or insurance displayed.

The court heard that Reid had 30 previous convictions, the most recent of which were just over a week before this incident, when he received a two year disqualification from driving for road traffic offences.

Judge Mary Fahy convicted Reid in his absence of driving without insurance, driving without a licence, and failing to give information about who was driving.

He was fined a total of €500 for the no insurance and no licence conviction, and a bench warrant was issued for sentencing on the failure to provide information.

He was also disqualified from driving for a further two years, which Judge Fahy noted also applies in the UK.

Galway residents urged to conserve water amid heatwave

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July 18, 2022

Galway Daily news Ballyconneelly water outages

People in Galway, particularly those living in the city, are being urged to conserve water amid the recent warm weather.

Irish Water has said that some water supplies are experiencing increased demand this weekend, as Ireland experiences its hottest days of summer.

Speaking about the developing situation, Irish Water’s Rónan Daly said that there is particular urgency on the west side of the city.

“We are appealing to the public in Galway and in particular the City area west of the Corrib, along with Barna, Moycullen and surrounding areas to be mindful of how they use their water at home, as the temperature continues to soar this weekend.”

“We are appealing to customers to help conserve water by not running taps needlessly, taking showers instead of baths and to postpone using dishwashers and washing machines where possible.”

Further information on water conservation is available on Irish Water’s website at www.water/conserve.

Temperatures in Galway are expected to hit over 30 degrees today in places, as all of Ireland is under a status yellow weather warning for high temperatures.

Slow delivery of Connemara ambulance base criticised

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July 18, 2022

galway daily news Planning application submitted for long awaited Ambulance Base in Recess — Pic: Gregory Clarke

The provision of an ambulance service in Connemara has been hamstrung by the lack of an ambulance base, multiple Galway TDs have said.

The National Ambulance Service confirmed last August that an additional ambulance, another emergency vehicle, and eleven staff would be provided to improve ambulance services in Connemara.

In November, it was announced that the Community Health Centre building in Recess had been chosen as the site of the new ambulance base for the region.

However, speaking in the Dáil several TDs for Galway West said that little progress has been made since then.

Deputy Catherine Connolly said that there “seems to have been no substance” to the promise to deliver an ambulance base for the region, and that more pressure needs to be applied.

Éamon Ó Cuív said that the additional staff and vehicles were delivered in “record time” between September and December, and that he was looking for a commitment from the Minister to get the base done.

Minister of State Frank Feighan said that the HSE is currently liaising with the county council on road access to the proposed ambulance base.

The Minister said that it is anticipated that a planning application for the project will be made in the third quarter of this year.

“In the interim, national ambulance service crews in north Connemara are being deployed from a base in Clifden.”

“This temporary measure will remain in place until works at the building in Recess are completed and the site becomes operational.”

The delivery of additional emergency services for the Connemara area was the result of a years-long campaign by the Connemara Ambulance Crisis Group.

Deputy Mairead Farrell said that campaigners had been fighting for this for a long time, and that the base is extremely important for the area.

“The Minister of State said there is a challenge in respect of waiting times. A challenge in this context can mean death for people in respect of waiting times.”

Deputy Ó Cuív both said that a commitment needs to be given that the timeline outlined by the Minister of State needs to be adhered to.

“Because there will be a minimum of at least three months after the application has been submitted before planning can be legally approved, and that is if there is no appeal?”

“Therefore, we need this to keep moving forward. It will be well into next year before this building is completed.”

Temperatures to hit over 30 degrees in Galway today

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July 18, 2022

Galway Daily weather highest ever april temperatures

Temperatures in excess of 30 degrees are expected in inland areas of Galway today, as the heatwave peaks in Ireland.

Monday is set to be the hottest day of the year so far, Met Eireann has said, with a status yellow weather warning for high temperatures in place until midnight.

The hottest temperatures of the day will occur in the early afternoon, with the mercury rising as high as 31 degrees inland.

Out on the Connemara coast, things will be a more manageable 20 to 23 degrees, but Galway City is also due to get hit with 30 degree plus temperatures.

Fortunately, there will be a precipitous drop in the heat levels by Tuesday, with temperatures dropping back down to the low to mid 20s, or even to the high teens in some coastal areas.

Farmers are being advised to take steps to protect their livestock during the heatwave, with a strong need for shade, water, and constant monitoring.

“While the recent good weather is welcomed by the farming community across the country, we must remember that high temperatures can cause significant stress for livestock,” Minister Charlie McConalogue said.

“It is important that farmers consider the extra steps needed to take care of their animals in these circumstances, making them comfortable and avoiding serious health and welfare problems arising due to the heat”.

Dog owners are also being urged to take care with their pets from heat stress, taking similar steps to ensure they have shade and water.

Conditions are far worse in Britain and Europe, as the UK braces for temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees in southern England.

Across southern Europe, mass evacuations of thousands of people have been required as wildfires rage in multiple countries.

Update expected on Eyrecourt Boil Water Notice after five months

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July 18, 2022

Galway Daily news Kinvara Boil Water Notice

Irish Water has said that it is hoped that sampling being carried out this week will allow the lifting of a Boil Water Notice in Eyrecourt that’s almost five months old.

A Boil Water Notice for 350 homes and businesses in Eyrecourt served by the Ballinasloe Public Water Supply has been in place for almost five months now.

The notice was imposed on February 24 due to the low levels of chlorine detected in this part of the supply network.

Works have since been carried out on the network, and Irish Water plans to carry out water sampling this week.

Rónan Daly, Irish Water’s Asset Operations Lead, has acknowledged the impact this notice is having on the community and apologised for the inconvenience to customers.

“We are continuing to work closely with Galway County Council and the HSE to monitor the supply and lift the notice as soon as it is safe to do so and safeguard the supply for the future.”

“We have installed an automatic flushing valve on the water main network and that is now in operation.”

“We plan to undertake sampling over the next week and if all sample results are satisfactory, we will then seek HSE agreement to lift the Boil Water Notice.”

Until then, water must be boiled for drinking, drinks made with water, preparation of food not cooked prior to eating, brushing teeth, or making ice.

However, the water supply is still suitable for hygiene purposes, such as showering and hand-washing.

A Boil Water Notice for 2,800 homes and business in Gort was lifted in late June, after being in place for more than four and a half months.

Two Galway city barbers feature in first episode of new travel series

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July 17, 2022

galway daily news tom braham barber shop series

Two Galway city barber shops will feature in London barber Tom Braham’s new travel series which will begin this Tuesday, July 19.

Tom is known as London’s most rock ‘n roll barber – and his new series, Barber Knows Best, sees him undertake a worldwide mission to find the coolest local hangouts.

Episode 1, premiering on Tuesday on YouTube, features Major Fader and Tom Nally’s in the heart of Galway city, where Tom went to get top recommendations and to have an all round great time.

Guinness drinking and nudity feature in the first episode – though thankfully not at the same time.

Commenting on the series, Tom Braham said that connecting with his fellow barbers and enjoying their company was an ace experience.

“As expected they were 10 out of 10 when sharing personal highlights of their home for the discerning visitor,” he said.

“We captured the real feel of Galway – the Barbers Know Best experience is how anyone can enjoy the city. It’s all about the people and everyone was warm, welcoming and a right laugh.”

Director Ben Lowe says: “This joyous, truly unscripted travelogue is unlike anything currently being made. Alternative at heart; influenced by the classics; charming and feel-good throughout.

“Tom Braham is a revelation – an extraordinary gentleman of the people and an extraordinary host.”

Galway Clinic to sponsor 2022 Streets of Galway 8k

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July 17, 2022

Blackrock Health at Galway Clinic will sponsor the Streets of Galway 8k road race again this year, with the popular race taking place on August 6.

Galway City Harriers’ first race was held in 1986, and has become one of the most prestigious sporting events in the West of Ireland, with almost 1,000 people competing last year.

The planned route will take participants past the Spanish Arch, Eyre Square, Galway Cathedral and NUI Galway, before they head to Salthill and then return along Galway Bay.

Galway Clinic has been sponsoring the Streets of Galway 8k road race since 2017.

Rachel Coen, Marketing Lead in Galway Clinic, said: “At Blackrock Health Galway Clinic, we firmly believe that our duty of care extends beyond our patients to encompass the entire community here in Galway and across the region.

“That is why we are so proud to be sponsoring the ‘Streets of Galway 8k’ road race again this year.”

The private hospital’s physiotherapy team has provided some tips for runners to boost performance and prevent injury.

Participants are advised to monitor their performance by using the Talk Test, and they should also ensure that they train in their footwear comfortably in the weeks before the race.

Those taking part are also advised to drink up to two litres of water per day, and to incorporate carbohydrates and protein into their diets at least two hours before exercising and within 30 minutes of finishing.

Evelyn Smyth, Senior Executive in Galway Clinic, said: “It is great that Blackrock Health at Galway Clinic can be part of an event which really showcases our city while helping to raise money for many worthy causes.

“We would like to wish everyone taking part in the race the very best of luck.”

The entry-fee to take part in the Streets of Galway 8k 2022 event is €25, and those wishing to participate can register on the Galway City Harriers website.

Nurses and midwives at UHG under ‘severe pressure’

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July 17, 2022

Short staffing and high levels of Covid-19 are putting ‘severe pressure’ on nurses and midwives at University Hospital Galway.

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation have called for non-urgent electives to be rescheduled at the hospital after 70 patients waited on trolleys on Friday.

This is the highest level of overcrowding recorded at the hospital since 2019.

INMO Industrial Relations Officer, Anne Burke, said that as well as high levels of overcrowding at UHG, there are also dozens of patients in the hospital with Covid.

“Many beds are currently closed in University Hospital Galway because of the impact COVID is having on the operations of the hospital,” she said.

“Each department and ward is under significant pressure with nurses being redeployed at a significant rate.”

Ms Burke called for hospital management to cancel all non-urgent elective procedures, as safe patient care ‘must be a priority’.

“This level of overcrowding in Galway and indeed across the country in the middle of July is not normal and should not be treated as such. Hospital management and the HSE need to take short, medium and long-term action.”

Emergency financial payments should be available to access online says local TD

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July 17, 2022

A proposal to put emergency financial payments online is being examined by the Department of Social Protection, a local TD has said.

Roscommon-Galway TD Claire Kerrane urged Minister Heather Humphreys to allow recipients of payments such as the Additional Needs Payment as accessible as possible to those who need them the most.

Deputy Kerrane said that there is a cohort of people who are uncomfortable with approaching a Community Welfare Officer in the hope of financial assistance.

She said that a lone parent in her early fifties who had worked throughout her life told her that she would feel embarrassed and ashamed to have to do this.

“Nobody should ever feel ashamed about accessing necessary financial supports but these issues can be overcome by putting the application for emergency assistance online,” said the Sinn Féin TD.

“Other social welfare payments can already be applied for online. I welcome that Minister Humphreys has confirmed that her Department is examining the possibility of making this application available online.”

Deputy Kerrane said that emergency payments are going to continue to be an important support as the cost of living crisis worsens.

“We need to ensure emergency payments are easily accessible and can be dealt with quickly and efficiently to get money into people’s pockets when they are in dire straits.”

Eleven tips for swimmers to stay safe during warm weather

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July 17, 2022

As a warm weather spell continues across Ireland, Water Safety Ireland has issued advice to help swimmers stay safe from drowning.

The appeal comes in the aftermath of the tragic death of a teenage boy who got into difficulty while swimming in Co. Dublin last week.

An average of nine people drown every month nationwide and Water Safety Ireland is urging the public to be mindful of the following advice during the current spell of warm weather.

Advice to swimmers

1. Swim within your depth and stay within your depth.

2. Swim between the red and yellow flags at a Lifeguarded waterway, listed at
www.watersafety.ie/lifeguards. Otherwise swim in areas that are known locally as safe and where there are ringbuoys present for rescues.

3. Avoid swimming in unfamiliar areas that are potentially unsafe. Ask for local knowledge to determine local hazards and safest areas to swim. Pay attention to any safety signage.

4. Make sure that the water’s edge is shallow shelving so that you can safely enter and exit.

5. The air temperature is warm but open water is cooler than air – avoid extended stays in the water as your muscles will cool, making swimming more difficult.

6. Never use inflatable toys in open water as a gentle breeze can quickly bring a person away from shore.

7. Always supervise children closely and never leave them alone near water.

8. Alcohol is a factor in one third of drownings. Do not mix it with water activities.

9. To escape a rip current, swim parallel to the shore and then swim back ashore. See www.watersafety.ie/rip-currents/

10. If you see somebody in trouble in the water: SHOUT – REACH – THROW a. SHOUT to calm, encourage and orientate them; b. REACH with anything that prevents you from entering the water (clothing/stick); c. THROW a ringbuoy or any floating object to them.

11. When boating, always wear a correctly fitting lifejacket and have to hand a VHF radio and a fully charged mobile phone in a waterproof pouch.

Met Éireann updates weather warning this morning as temperatures soar

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July 17, 2022

galway daily news met éireann weather warning heatwave in galway

The three-day weather warning issued by Met Éireann has been updated this morning to last just two days, with the status yellow alert now ending at midnight on Monday.

The forecasters have predicted exceptionally warm weather for the next two days, with daytime temperatures of 25 to 30 degrees generally and possibly up to 32 degrees in places on Monday.

East Galway will see the hottest weather in the county, with over 30 degrees expected in towns such as Ballinasloe.

In coastal areas, and especially in Connemara, temperatures could be as much as 10 degrees cooler than in the east of the county. The highs in Clifden and Roundstone will be in the early 20s.

Nighttime temperatures will also be unusually high, ranging from 15 to 20 degrees.

People have been urged to stay hydrated, away from direct sunshine and to take care if swimming in the sea or in lakes.

Farmers urged to take steps to protect livestock during hot weather

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July 17, 2022

Galway Daily news Cancelled agricultural shows can keep government funding for next year

The Minster for Agriculture has urged farmers to take steps to protect their livestock during the hot weather today and in the coming days.

Minister Charlie McConalogue said that while the recent good weather is welcomed by the farming community, it must be remembered that high temperatures can cause significant stress for livestock.

He said that it is important that farmers consider the extra steps needed to take care of their animals in these circumstances, making them comfortable and avoiding serious health and welfare problems arising due to the heat

Some ways of reducing the impact of high temperatures on animals include ensuring plentiful supply of drinking water.

The number of watering points and water flow may have to be increased in hot weather as demand increases.

Drinking points should be checked be more often to ensure they are working and that the pressure is adequate.

Minister McConalogue said that stock should be monitored for signs of problems with water supply such as queuing or crowding at water points and farmers should ensure that there is access to suitable shade or shelter.

Vulnerable animals such as very young, old, or sick animals may need to be moved to a location with additional shade or shelter where they can be monitored more closely.

Holding areas for livestock should also have shaded areas available where possible and holding times minimised and outdoor poultry should have access to shade.

“Outdoor pigs require access to a wallow to cool down especially if the temperature is above 25° C as they are particularly vulnerable to heat stress,” the Department of Agriculture has advised.

“Movement or handling of cattle during hot weather can increase their body temperature by 0.5 to 3.5° C, causing heat stress.

“Minimise handling in hot weather – if necessary, ensure it is done as early or late in the day as possible to coincide with cooler temperatures. Avoid transporting animals in hot weather where possible.”

If transport is necessary, farmers should plan to minimise journey length, transport during cooler hours and reduce the stocking density to allow for more airflow inside the vehicle.

Health issues and heat stress

Livestock should always be checked more frequently in hot weather. Animals at a higher risk of heat stress include young, dark-coloured or pregnant animals, animals recovering from illness, pigs and high-producing dairy cows.

Signs of heat stress include faster breathing or panting; loss of appetite; increased water intake; drooling; listlessness or lethargy; and in severe cases, animals may become unconscious.

If you suspect an animal may be heat stressed, it is vital to act quickly. Steps to manage heat stressed animals include moving them to shade or shelter; offering cool water; using sprinklers for cattle, pigs and horses, or allow them to stand in water; increase ventilation in housed species such as pigs and poultry; and reduce the stocking density to allow animals to lie out. If there is no improvement, seek veterinary assistance without delay.

Galway barrister to feature in RTÉ CountryWide show

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July 16, 2022

galway daily news see her elected women — See Her Elected’s Programme Manager Michelle Maher and Communications Manager Mairead O’ Shea pictured with Cllr Emer Kelly from Roscommon, Cllr Peggy Ryan from Tipperary, Lorraine Lally from Galway and Breege Loftus from County Offaly during the recording in Athlone this week for RTE’s CountyWide programme.

Local barrister Lorraine Lally will feature in an upcoming RTÉ Radio 1 CountryWide show focusing on See Her Elected – a project which encourages women from rural areas to engage in local politics.

Recording for the show took place in Athlone this week when See Her Elected’s programme manager Michelle Maher and communications manager Mairead O’ Shea were joined by Cllr Emer Kelly from Roscommon and Cllr Peggy Ryan from Tipperary along with Lorraine Lally from Galway and Breege Loftus from County Offaly.

See Her Elected runs free online training and workshops for women all over rural Ireland as part of their SHESchool model which aims to encourage more women to engage in local politics.

“We are delighted that RTE’S CountryWide has decided to feature a piece on the work of See Her Elected and our aims to see more women in Local Government,” said Dr Michelle Maher, See Her Elected’s programme manager.

“We want to see more diversity in our rural county council chambers. As it stands, there are very few women councillors and virtually no representation of minority communities.

“Our aim is to increase the numbers of women in local politics in rural counties where anything from 78% to 95% of the elected local authority councillors are men.

“We need our chambers to be more reflective of society and we need to see more women in politics in order to have more balanced decision making.”

Communications manager with See Her Elected Mairead O’ Shea noted that SHE provided a range of supports and resources for women in politics.

“Our entry point is the Introduction to Politics course which aims to demystify politics and understand the role of a councillor and active citizenship while our Foundation and Strategy series of follow-on workshops will also be getting underway this Autumn and that provides more in-depth training on canvassing and communications strategy,” she said.

“Our workshops are not just aimed at potential candidates or sitting councillors but are also for any woman who wants to learn more about politics as some women may not want to be a candidate but may want to help support another woman to get elected and there are so many roles to play.”

In recent months See Her Elected published ‘A Guide to Running in the 2024 Local Elections’ which is a user-friendly guide to running for election.

The organisation was also crowned winners in the Democracy category of the Innovation in Politics Award by the EU in Brussels last December which was a first for Ireland.

More information is available from info@seeherelected.ie or by going to www.seeherelected.ie

Huge change in temperatures expected between Monday and Tuesday

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July 16, 2022

Galway Daily weather Sunny spells bookened by showers this weekend

The heatwave in Galway will be short-lived with Met Éireann forecasting unusually high temperatures for just two days before conditions return to normal on Tuesday.

And while there will be plenty of sunshine in Galway tomorrow, the forecast for Monday afternoon is mostly cloudy.

Coastal areas will also be much less affected by the heat, with temperatures in parts of Connemara not expected to exceed 23 degrees.

Galway city will see temperatures in the late 20s on Sunday and Monday and it could be over 30 degrees in some areas of east Galway.

A status yellow warning for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday was issued for all counties in the Republic with daytime temperatures of 25 to 30 degrees, and possibly up to 32 degrees in places on Monday.

Nighttime temperatures will range from 15 to 20 degrees.

The hot weather can cause heat stress, especially for the more vulnerable of the population, and Met Éireann also warned of high solar UV index and an increased risk of water-related incidents.

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