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There are many different games available to play, but they can often be divided into games of skill, luck, or both. While we each have our favourites that fall into each category, online casino games offer an arsenal of games that highlight the difference between skill and luck.

Cross your fingers

A game of luck is developed around a tool, process or device that randomizes the probability of victory which creates a level playing field. That everyone has the same chance of being successful regardless of skill or ability is one of the reasons games of pure luck games are popular. If you’re not victorious, there’s no feeling of inadequacy or lack of ability that needs to be rectified, it simply wasn’t your day and tomorrow will provide another equal opportunity to be a winner.

Some casino games provide the opportunity to play games based on nothing but luck and the number of players visiting bingo sites such as https://bingo.paddypower.com/ demonstrates that these luck-based games are still beloved. People love bingo and other games of luck because it’s a balanced competition with attainable rewards that are winnable by more people.

Along with bingo, most people would consider roulette, baccarat and craps to be games of pure luck, but the water becomes a little muddy. If we focus on roulette, players are trying to predict which numbered pocket the ball will fall into, something that is impossible to predict and therefore there is no skill in selecting which numbers to place a bet on. The house edge is the same for each number, therefore the casinos don’t care where you bet, the gameplay is all luck.

Yet, there is some skill at play in deciding which type of roulette to play, as European and American roulette offer different house edges due to the extra zero on the wheel. Roulette also incorporates betting strategies such as The Martingale system, which can also be applied to investing https://www.investopedia.com/. These betting strategies become more crucial with online play, as titles such as Lightning Roulette and Quantum Roulette throw massive multipliers into the mix that need to be considered when devising a strategy.

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Pure skill

While there is some skill required in selecting the game and betting strategy, bingo, roulette, baccarat and craps are games of luck. For a game of skill, we need to look at poker. There is a general consensus that luck has a role to play in poker, as evidenced by the Doyle Brunson hand outlined here https://www.bestpokercoaching.com/. However, in the long run, poker is definitely a game of skill as the top professional players diminish the role of luck by making mathematically superior choices.

The main reason poker is a game of skill is that, dissimilar to the other games mentioned, in poker, you are playing against other people, not the house. While casinos make money from hosting poker games and tournaments, there’s no direct profit from your losing poker hands. The skills required to be successful at poker are simple, on paper. You want to increase the cash in the pot at points when you hold a statistical advantage of winning and conversely provide less money to the pot when there’s a statistical disadvantage.

As poker is played against other people, the real skill comes in the form of reading other people while either presenting a false or neutral position that will not allow other players to determine your hand. Bluffing, tells, and a poker face are all skills that are commonly known but essential to being a successful player and all part of a wider skill of reading people.

We can also add blackjack to the list of casino skill games and the ever more complicated blackjack strategy cards we see produced and promoted each day are testament to the fact that you need to be in possession of some mastery to be successful in this game.

As online casino gaming continues to become more popular, undoubtedly a degree of their success lies in offering both skill and luck games. Whichever you prefer, there are many varieties now available online and with clear descriptions outlining exactly how to play and your odds of winning—best of luck!

Personalised treatment could reduce dementia risk

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May 19, 2022

Galway Daily news Personalised treatment could reduce dementia risk

Research led by NUI Galway has identified some of the key risk factors for dementia, and that more personalised treatment could reduce this.

NUI Galway’s research found that controlling high blood pressure and diabetes from an earlier age, could reduce your likelihood of dementia when older.

They found that at age 55 the biggest risk is high blood pressure and diabetes, while at 65 cardiovascular disease is the main issue.

At age 70 and 75, the study found that diabetes and prior strokes were of chief concern, while this expanded to include not taking blood pressure medication at age 80.

Professor Emer McGrath of NUI Galway said that “accurately predicting a person’s future risk of dementia” could lead to more personalised approaches to treatment and lifestyle to mitigate that risk.

“However, predicting this is challenging as the relationship between dementia and vascular risk factors such as diabetes, blood pressure, heart disease and stroke varies with age.”

Dr Emer McGrath, Associate Professor at the College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences at NUI Galway and Consultant Neurologist at Saolta University Hospitals. Photo: Andrew Downes, Xposure.

A tailored approach to each individual, taking into account their age and other risk factors, would be preferable to a “one-size-fits-all approach” to dementia protection.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association of Ireland, 64,000 people are living with dementia in Ireland.

It’s estimated that the number of people with the condition will more than double in the next 25 years to more than 150,000 by 2045.

The study, which also involved researchers in Boston University, and the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio, examined data from 5,000 people to assess potential predictors for loss of cognitive function.

The patient data was sourced from thousands of people who took part in the US-based Framingham Heart Study.

Professor McGrath said: “Our research has important implications for dementia prevention at a population-level.”

“Controlling vascular risk factors such as high blood pressure and diabetes mellitus, adopting healthier eating habits and following an active lifestyle, could significantly reduce a person’s risk of developing dementia down the line.”

This risk management is particularly important when people are young and middle aged, she added.

Rural-Urban divisions detrimental to climate action

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May 19, 2022

Galway Daily news Respite services at Merlin Park to be restored by August

Measures such as banning the sale of turf exacerbate divisions between rural and urban areas when it comes to tackling climate change, Galway TD Catherine Connolly has said.

Speaking in the Dáil this week during statements on a ‘just transition’ for Ireland, Deputy Connolly said that Ireland’s approach to the climate crisis has been one of “extreme tardiness” at its best.

“Let us look at what we are talking about here. Some rural Deputies feel that their areas are being left out.”

“I have the privilege of representing a city and a rural area and I know this division is absolutely detrimental to our solidarity and our approach to climate change.”

The recently announced ban on the commercial sale of turf from September doesn’t help, she added, “when 23% of the homes in County Galway use turf-fired central heating.”

“That type of idiocy, which leads to more and more division, is simply unacceptable,” Catherine Connolly said.

Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan said in this debate that “the only just transition” will be one that is renewable and efficient.

“Relying on fossil fuels is at the expense of the people of our country and will lead to a hugely expensive, fraught and at-risk future.”

“The energy transition will be easier than other transitions because we have an alternative in our own natural resources.”

Minister Ryan said that the transition will have to be led by the state due to its massive scale and long timeframe of several decades.

He also highlighted the role of the national climate dialogue forum, which brings together “representatives of business, trade unions, NGOs, community organisations and the National Youth Council of Ireland” to share their voices.

This forum met for the first time two months, Minister Ryan said, and is expected to report back on its progress this summer.

BoyleSports announced as latest sponsor of Galway Races

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May 19, 2022

Galway Daily sport BoyleSports announced as latest sponsor of Galway Races

Galway Races have announced that BoyleSports are the latest sponsors of the coming summer festival, in a multi-year deal.

The bookmakers will back not one, but four races as the title sponsor on Saturday, July 30.

The three year sponsorship deal will see them back the BoyleSports Maiden Hurdle, Irish EBF Maiden, Irish EBF Mares Flat Race, and the feature Handicap Hurdle, worth €110,000.

Chief Executive of Galway Racecourse Michael Moloney said, “BoyleSports have been a fantastic supporter of Irish racing and we’re delighted to welcome them on-board as the title sponsor for the Saturday of our Summer Festival.”

“They’ve made a huge investment in Irish horse racing over the last few years and to have them as part of our race week programme is a great addition to the week.”

“We look forward to working with the team on making this a great success for all involved.”

Leon Blanche of BoyleSports said that it is a “privilege and honour” to deepen their commitment to the Galway Races by becoming the title sponsor for that day.

“The Galway Summer Festival is synonymous with Horse Racing in Ireland and it’s a very exciting time to be teaming up with them as the traditional throng of racegoers return to descend on Ballybrit.”

This year’s Galway Races will see crowds return to Ballybrit Racecourse in force over the week, July 25 – 31.

Mountbellew Agrictural College wins national Technology Award

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May 19, 2022

Galway Daily news Mountbellew Agrictural College wins national Technology Award

Students from Mountbellew Agricultural College have become the first to take home a prestigious national Technology Award.

The Mountbellew team were crowned the winners in the inaugural National Broadband Ireland sponsored Macra na Feirme Business and Farm Technology Award.

Students in each of the colleges were invited to submit entries on the topic “The Technology I want to deploy on my Farm / Enterprise and Why”.

Entries covered a wide range of farm technologies such as electronic ID (EID) readers, GPS technologies for distribution of fertilisers and systems for grassland management.

The winning group of Emily Mcnally, Sean Quinn, and Brían O’Connor, from Mountbellew, County Galway, presented their project on the application and benefits of handheld EID readers.

“It was refreshing to see the ideas coming out of the up and coming generation of farmers,” said John Keane, Macra na Feirme National President.

“We know young farmers have always been at the forefront of innovation but we were really able to see that from the teams participating in this award.

“Congratulations to Mountbellew on their win and well done to the teams from Gurteen, Kildalton, Ballyhaise and Clonakilty for their submissions.”

The award formed part of the annual “Ag Challenges Day,” that was held on April 27 at Gurteen College, Co. Tipperary and involved Ireland’s seven agricultural colleges, with four of the colleges operated by Teagasc, and three private colleges.

Niall Beirne, Head of Communications at NBI said, “Congratulations to the students from Mountbellew Agricultural College on their success although I would also like to recognise the efforts of all the teams.”

“Mountbellew were very impressive in so far as they understood what problem they were addressing. Their demonstration of the EID reader in conjunction with a clear articulation of the benefits was very comprehensive.”

“It was notable that the students understood that the technology could improve flock management, as well as applying individual animal management.”

“It was clear to the judges that the students understood that this technology could be a very useful tool in decision making and business development.”

Hundreds of Ukrainian children now enrolled in Galway schools

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May 19, 2022

Galway Daily news Almost 1,000 Ukrainian pupils enrolled in Galway schools

More than 300 Ukrainian children have been enrolled in schools in Galway, as efforts continue to accommodate refugees fleeing the invasion.

Figures from the Department of Education show that, as of May 13, there were 5,843 Ukrainian pupils enrolled in Irish primary and secondary schools.

In Galway, 208 pupils have been welcomed in local primary schools, and another 94 are in post-primary education.

Nationwide, there are a total of 3,968 refugee children in primary school, and 1,875 at the post-primary level.

To help refugees with integrating into the Irish school system, Regional Education and Language Teams (REALT) are being hosted by the 16 Education and Training Boards.

The primary role of the REALT is to build on existing regional education support structures and the initial focus will be on assisting families in securing school places.

The Department has said that REALT support the coordination of education services to schools and families in need, as well as advising the department on what new capacity is required.

Planning permission for Knocknacarra housing estate

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May 19, 2022

Galway Daily news Galway County Council has granted planning permission for a housing development in Headford

Planning permission has been granted for a residential development of 55 houses and apartments in Knocknacarra.

Galway City Council has approved plans by the O’Malley Construction Company for an estate of 25 houses and 30 apartments on the Ballymoneen Road.

The houses will comprise a mix of three bedroom, and mostly four bedroom homes, while the apartments will be located in two three-storey blocks at either end of the site.

The 1.6ha site is at the proposed junction of the Ballymoneen Road, to the west, and the N6 Galway City Ring Road, which would be at the southern boundary of the site.

One vacant two-storey house on the site is to be demolished to make way for the new estate.

The original plans were for 58 units, but the council ordered three houses omitted from the design as a condition of planning permission, to improve the residential amenity of the other homes.

A landscape design for the estate has two main areas of communal open space, at the north west end of the site, and to the east.

These were redesigned to include a children’s play area and an exercise area for adults at the request of the council.

The estate will be served by a total of 98 car parking spaces, including 40 shared spaces for the apartment buildings and visitors.

In total, there were 18 conditions attached by the city council to its approval of this residential development.

The developer must pay the city council a contribution of €508,906 towards the provision of public services in the area.

A Traffic & Transport Assessment, Natura Impact Statement, and Road Safety Audit were submitted as part of this planning application.

SEAI Energy Awards open for entries with 2 new categories

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May 18, 2022

Galway Daily news Galway enterprises shortlisted for sustainable energy awards

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) Energy Awards are now open for entries from individuals and organisations that are excelling in energy efficiency and renewable energy.

SEAI is calling on communities, businesses, individuals, and organisations all across Ireland who are leaving behind fossil fuels and taking advantage of innovative energy solutions to enter.

The SEAI Energy Awards will showcase these achievements and inspire others to do the same.

Entrants can choose from eleven Award categories: Large Business; Small and Medium Business; Leadership in the Public Sector: Inspirational Energy Community; Energy in Buildings; Innovative Deployment of Renewable Energy; Energy Team/ Energy Manager of the Year and Young Energy Champion and Excellence in Energy Research and Innovation – which comes with a €10,000 Bursary Prize.

Two new categories have been added this year: Residential Energy Upgrades – for those who design and/or deliver energy upgrades to existing homes to achieve user-centred low-carbon homes; and Transport – for organisations or initiatives which have demonstrated leadership in decarbonising transport.

Fergus Sharkey, Head of Business with SEAI, said that the awards continue to set the benchmark in energy best practice as exciting and innovative sustainable energy solutions and practices emerge.

“We know that there are already communities, businesses, individuals, and organisations that are leading the way and setting out the path for the rest of society to follow,” he said.

“These awards shine a light on their achievements and inspire others to act. If you believe that you, your community, or your organisation is among these leaders I strongly encourage you to enter the SEAI Energy Awards 2022 so we can recognise your achievements.

“It’s only when we share this inspirational work with others, do we realise what is truly possible in decarbonising Ireland.”

Last year’s winners to the Awards included:

Dún Laoghaire – Rathdown Local Authority who won the Energy Team of the Year for improving its energy performance by 51% in ten years,
Pfizer Grange Castle who won the Large Business Award for their consistent CO2 savings on their clearly articulated path to carbon neutrality and
Inishowen Sustainable Energy Community who won the Community Award for their coordinated stakeholder engagement and plans to become a renewable energy centre of excellence.

People can get more information on the competition and enter the Awards online at www.seai.ie/energyawards.

Entries are open until 17 June 2022. Winners will be announced at a lunch event to celebrate their achievements in Dublin in October.

Planned water outage for Athenry tomorrow evening

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May 18, 2022

Galway Daily news Ballyconneelly water outages

There will be a planned water outage in Athenry tomorrow evening, Thursday for maintenance works.

The outage will last from 8pm until 12 midnight and it will affect Caheroyan Road, Caheroyan Avenue, Caheroyan Drive and Slí an Chlairín.

The area around Athenry Castle will also be affected by the temporary outage.

Galway County Council has apologised for any inconvenience caused by the maintenance works.

Public invited to nominate local charities in AIB community fund

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May 18, 2022

AIB Group has launched its Community €1 Million Fund to support over 30 charitable organisations in communities across Ireland.

The bank is asking its customers and the wider public in Galway to nominate registered charities that connect with causes that matter most to them and their communities.

AIB will allocate €700,000 to charities chosen by its customers and the public while €300,000 will go to charities chosen by the bank’s employees.

The fund will be distributed following an online nomination process, one for customers and one for employees, and will be split across five regions, including Connacht.

Alan Lee, Branch Manager of AIB Salthill, said they are delighted to launch the fund to support the local charities that matter most to us in the area.

“We are inviting our customers and the public to nominate the charities they wish this new fund to support,” he said.

“The fund will be a great help to those initiatives already doing so much to support their local communities.”

Nominations are open and will close on 22 June 2022. The nomination form and full details on the AIB Community €1 Million Fund are available on the bank’s website.

Customers and the public are required to submit the registration number of the charity they are nominating in order to complete the form.

The bank will separately launch a process for AIB staff wishing to nominate charities in their communities.

Once nominations are confirmed, the top six nominees for each of the five regions will be asked to present to an AIB regional panel.

Four charities in each region will each receive €28,000, while two will each receive €4,000. The selected charities will be announced in September 2022.

10 arrested in connection with alleged League of Ireland match-fixing

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May 18, 2022

Galway Daily United have a must win game against Limerick

Ten men have been arrested in connection with alleged match fixing in the League of Ireland.

The men, aged between early 20s to 60s were arrested today and a number of homes have been searched as part of a Garda operation in Cork, Limerick and Dublin.

The men have been arrested on suspicion of the offence of Conspiracy to Defraud contrary to Common Law.

They are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at various stations in the Southern Region and in Dublin.

This operation stems from an investigation carried out by detectives attached to the Anti-Bribery & Corruption Unit in 2019 following reports of suspected match-fixing received from the FAI and UEFA.

Speaking about today’s operation, Detective Superintendent Catharina Gunne, Garda National Economic Crime Bureau states that match-fixing and corruption is a threat to all sports at all levels and undermines public confidence in the fairness of sport.

“It can allow organised crime to infiltrate sport in order to use it to make illicit gains or launder proceeds of crime,” he said.

An Garda Síochána appeals to any persons who have any information in relation to match-fixing or sports corruption to contact them.

They can make a report in confidence to the Anti- Bribery and Corruption Confidential Reporting line – 1800 40 60 80 or to their local Garda Station.

Roobet Casino – Top Crypto Gambling Site

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May 18, 2022

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Lorient delegation’s visit to Galway hailed as ‘great success’

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May 18, 2022

galway daily news delegation from lorient in galway — John Breslin, NUIG with Arnaud Rentenier, Lydie Le Pabic, Sophie Palant, Mary Rodgers, Morgane Christien, Fabrice Loher, Mayor of Lorient, Rigis Guyon, Bruno Jaoien, Jean Gabriel Samzun from the visiting delegation from Lorient and Catherine Gagneaux, French Honorary Consul to Connacht pictured during the delegation's visit to the Portershead.

A recent visit by a delegation from the Breton city of Lorient to Galway has been hailed as a ‘great success’ that will help grow the connections between the twinned cities.

That was according to Mayor of Lorient, Fabrice Loher, who also thanked the people of Galway for their immense hospitality during the visit.

Mayor Loher led an eight-person delegation from Brittany to Galway as part of the efforts to enhance the academic, commercial and cultural links between the two regions.

This followed a visit by a Galway delegation to Lorient in March.

During the course of their visit to Galway, the Lorient delegation held a range of meetings with a number of key organisations.

These included Galway Chamber, Galway Technology Centre, Portershed, WestBIC, Údarás na Gaeltachta, Galway Harbour, NUI Galway and Atlantic Technological University (ATU).

The Galway Lorient Twinning Committee also organised a ‘Mini Brittany Festival’, which included sean nós workshops, trad sessions, Breton dancers from Lorient, outdoor Breton games, and a pop art exhibition of Breton rural life.

The visit finished with an official dinner, hosted by Mayor of Galway Colette Connolly in honour of the Lorient delegation.

Speaking following the visit, Mayor Loher said that they were delighted that the trip was a great success, and that they had the opportunity to further strengthen the ties between Lorient and Galway.

“We were keen to use the opportunity provided by this trip to build further connections on many levels between our cities and I think that is exactly what we were able to do during this visit,” he said.

“I would like to thank the people of Galway for their superb hospitality, as well as all those who took the time to meet with us and receive us for this visit.

“It was a fascinating trip and I hope there will now be many more opportunities for engagement between our cities and our people in the future.”

Aengus Burns, President of Galway Chamber, said they were honoured to host this high level delegation from Lorient and that they had the opportunity to showcase the many different faces of Galway.

“Over the course of their visit we were able to highlight the dynamic nature of Galway and what it has to offer from a business, tourism, academic and cultural viewpoint,” he said.

“This was a great opportunity to promote Galway and given the connection that these trips have helped to re-establish, hopefully it will lead to an ongoing level of partnership on multiple levels between our two cities and regions.”

Knocknacarra Parkrun to celebrate 8th birthday this weekend

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May 18, 2022

Walkers, joggers and runners will take to Cappagh Park in Knocknacarra this Saturday at 9.30am to celebrate the parkrun’s eighth birthday.

Knocknacarra Parkrun was the first to take place in Galway in May 2014, and there are now five other parkruns in the county – in Oranmore, Oughterard, Clonbur Woods, Coole Park and Portumna.

Taking place over 327 Saturday mornings at 9.30am over the past eight years, thousands of people have either walked or ran more than 153 million meters in total, which is more than four times the circumference of the earth.

Nobody comes last at parkrun because there is always a tail walker making sure everyone gets around safely, and they are the last to finish.

There are also two junior parkruns for 4 to 14-year-olds that take place on Sunday mornings at 9.30am in Renville Park, Oranmore and Westside Playing Fields.

All are welcome to join for free by visiting www.parkrun.ie/register and participants should bring along their barcode to the parkrun of their choice.

Search for missing man in Offaly ends after body found

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May 18, 2022

Galway Daily news Woman (80s) dies following car crash two weeks ago

The search for missing man Martin O’Conor has been stood down following the discovery of a body in Co. Offaly.

Gardaí had appealed to the public for assistance in tracing the 32-year-old who had been missing from his home since Sunday 15 May.

The search ended after a body of a male was discovered near Clara in Co. Offaly on Tuesday.

An Garda Síochána thanked the public and the media for their assistance in this matter.

Strike to cause significant disruption to Galway hospitals today

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May 18, 2022

There will be significant disruption and delays in hospitals across the country until 8pm today due to medical laboratory staff going on strike.

The Industrial Action by the MLSA will affect many inpatient and day case elective procedures as well as hospital outpatient appointments.

All routine GP testing services are to be suspended, and while some limited services will continue, there will be wide scale disruption to patients.

Emergency Departments already experienced the knock on effect of the action yesterday, as GPs could not send routine lab tests to hospitals and instead had to refer patients directly to emergency departments.

This led to delays for patients with non-urgent care needs and these delays are expected to continue today.

The HSE is continuing to seek further derogations relating to patients in hospitals for priority scopes.

Emergency Departments will continue as always to prioritise the treatment of the sickest and most urgent patients

Since Monday, hospitals have been contacting patients directly to cancel appointments.

As this is a developing situation, Saolta has asked patients not to phone hospitals at this time.

Hospitals will provide further clarity and details as soon as possible and information from all hospitals is available on hse.ie /disruptions

While efforts are continuing to try to avert this action, the HSE is working with the MLSA to ensure arrangements are in place today for the provision of a limited range of services safely.

Appointments and procedures disrupted by the strikes will be rescheduled as soon as possible.

Television delegates from across Europe descending on Galway

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May 17, 2022

More than 200 delegates from across Europe will travel to Galway this month for an annual conference on regional television.

TG4 will play host to to the 38th CIRCOM Regional Conference, an association of regional public service television broadcasters in Europe.

As the media world globalises, regional broadcasters and regional storytellers offer a unique position as guardians and exponents of the true values of public service broadcasting.

Demand for audiovisual content and the value of public service media is stronger than ever despite changing audience viewing habits.

The three-day conference will feature topics of related to the sustainability of journalism, and regional areas: Creative economies, digital transformation, reaching young audiences, climate coverage in news, and PSB prominence.

It will also look at the role regional public service broadcasters can play in influencing the cultural and economic vibrancy.

Director-General of TG4 Alan Esslemont said “I congratulate all those at CIRCOM who have been involved in shaping this year’s key conference topics”.”

“He added that the programme for the conference is “compelling and forward-looking”, and that he looks forward to the discussion generated by these topics.

“As our media world globalises and becomes more homogenous, I believe that regional broadcasters and regional storytellers will move to centre-stage as guardians and exponents of the true values of public service broadcasting.”

Conference speakers include: RTÉ’s Cormac Ó hEadhra, Irish Satirist and Podcaster Blindboyboatclub; Senior News Reporter at Vice World News Sophia Smith Galer; Nergiz Nora Westerbergh, Head of Digital at Sweden’s SVT News; Máirín Ní Ghadhra, RTÉ Raidio na Gaeltachta; Páidí Ó Lionáird, Nuacht TG4; Eibhlín Ní Chonghaile formerly of Sky News and RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta; and Tomás Ó Síocháin, CEO of Western Development Commission.

The three day conference will take place in Galway City this month, from May 25-27.

The keynote on the Creative Economy will be from John Newbigin OBE, a special advisor to the UK Minister for Culture, Rt Hon Chris Smith MP.

He was closely involved in developing the UK government’s first policies for the creative industries in the 1990s.

The topic of how PSBs ensure Climate is kept top of the agenda will be discussed with Erika Bjerström who was appointed as the first ever Global Climate Correspondent at Swedish National Television.

She will be joined by Tara Peterman award-winning journalist and Executive Producer of RTÉ’s Climate Change coverage.

Two free electronic waste collections this week

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May 17, 2022

Galway Daily news Free electrical waste collection event in Galway this weekend

Free electronic waste collections will take place at two location in Connemara this week.

WEEE Ireland and the county council are organising collections at Lettermore and Carna.

They will both take place this Thursday, May 19, from 10am to 1pm in Carna, and from 4pm to 7pm in Lettermore.

This is an opportunity for county households to get free recycling of anything with a plug or battery.

Any household waste electrical items, batteries, or energy saving lightbulbs will be accepted.

This extends to electronic waste of any size, whether it is a phone or a fridge.

Wildlife protection bill left in “never never land” says Galway TD

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May 17, 2022