Galway Hospice launches Croagh Patrick Climb

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May 15, 2022

Galway Daily weather Weather warning for heavy rain in Galway tonight

The brighter spring weather of will be short-lived as it makes way for rain throughout this week.

Met Éireann said that temperatures will also return to average this week, and some thundery downpours are expected.

Tomorrow, Monday will start wet, but the rain will clear northwards through the morning.

Some sunny spells will follow as well as scattered showers with the potential for thundery downpours.

However, it will become generally dry by evening and the highest temperatures will be 18 to 20 degrees in moderate southerly winds.

Tuesday will see constant outbreaks of rain across the West, with the rain becoming widespread and heavy through the afternoon and evening.

Highest temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees are forecast in moderate to fresh southerly winds.

Wednesday could start bright with just some showers, but rain will once again take over as the day goes on, and some heavy downpours are possible.

Showers are also forecast for the rest of the week and into the weekend, as high temperatures fall to around 14 or 15 degrees.

Galway people invited to vote for favourite charity in Movement for Good Awards

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May 15, 2022

galway daily news movement for good award poster

People in Galway have been invited to nominate a charity close to their hearts in this year’s Movement for Good Awards which was launched this week.

For the fourth year running, Ecclesiastical and Benefact Group are giving away over €1 million to good causes, and the chosen charities will be awarded €1,000 during the campaign.

It is quick and easy to nominate, and the public can vote for their favourite charity online at movementforgood.com.

David Lane, Managing Director of Ecclesiastical in Ireland, said: “We are delighted to announce the launch of Ecclesiastical and Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards for the fourth year running.

“We were thrilled to receive so many nominations from the public over the past three years, and in 2022 we are encouraging even more people to nominate a charity of their choice.

“Thank you on behalf of the 1,500 charities that have already benefited from the awards and the members of the public who voted for them.”

He said that the pandemic, the current rising cost of living and other external factors have had a huge impact on charities with many facing financial difficulties.

“Our Movement for Good awards will continue to help charities at a time when they need it most, and we know that for many charities, €1,000 can make a real difference,” said Mr Lane.

“Ecclesiastical is a unique financial services group. We are owned by a charity, which means all available profits can be given to the good causes that are so important to our customers. As a company whose purpose is to contribute to the greater good of society, charitable giving is at the heart of our business.”

Anyone can nominate a registered charity at any time for the chance to receive €1,000. The first 250 winners will be announced in June, a further 250 winners will be announced in September.

Winners will be drawn at random and the more times a charity is nominated the more chance it has of being selected.

A further 120 €1,000 grants will be given away in December and €500,000 will also be given in larger grants later this year. For more information about the awards visit www.movementforgood.com

Galway Euromillions player matches 5 numbers in Friday’s draw

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May 14, 2022

A lucky EuroMillions player in Galway matched five numbers in the main EuroMillions draw on Friday night, winning €23,376.

The winning ticket was sold at the popular No. 10 store on Quay Street in Galway city just hours before the draw.

In the EuroMillions Plus draw, another lucky player in Cork scooped the top prize of €500,000.

The National Lottery has called on players in Cork who purchased their tickets at Coleman’s Centra store on Millstreet to check their tickets.

The winning Normal Play ticket was also sold on the day of the draw at the family run store.

The winning numbers for Friday’s (13 May) EuroMillions Plus draw were: 15, 20, 23, 29, 31.

Mary Coleman who runs the family Centra store in Cork with her husband, John, was overjoyed to hear about one of her customers winning the prize worth a half million euro.#

“There will be massive celebrations in Millstreet today, that’s for sure. This is our third big EuroMillions win – we sold a €9.6 million EuroMillions ticket in 2006 and another €500,000 win on this very day (14 May) way back in 2010.

“It’s great to be known in the town for big wins like this so we’re going to enjoy the celebrations that a big win brings for our customers,” she said.

Protest planned against ‘Vulture Takeover of Galway Housing’

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May 14, 2022

galway daily news protest in galway city

A protest will take place on Monday, 16 May at the site of the planned Augustine Hill development in Galway city.

The protest was organised by Éirígí as the development is set to include over 200 build-to-rent apartments.

Local Éirígí rep Ian Ó Dálaigh called on the people of Galway to join the Vultures Out protest at the site entrance on Lough Atalia Road.

He said that these developments must be managed by ‘institutional investors’ – i.e. vulture landlords.

“This is just the latest example of the vulture takeover of Irish housing – a takeover that is well and truly on our doorsteps here in Galway.”

Last year Éirígí held a protest at St Patrick’s Avenue in Eyre Square.

“The houses there are owned by the Comer Group, Ireland’s largest domestic vulture landlord,” Ó Dálaigh said.

“At the time, we also wanted to highlight the #TrackTheVultures map, which we had just launched. It includes 361 Comer-owned homes in Galway city and county – the equivalent of 1% of all homes in Galway.”

Steps to address crisis in Public Works Contracts welcomed

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May 14, 2022

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

Galway East TD Seán Canney has welcomed the government’s commitment to address the crisis in the Public Works Contracts due to the increase in the cost of materials and fuel.

On Thursday the Cabinet approved a Memo presented by Minister Michael McGrath to allow contractors to ask for the recovery of 70% of increases in prices incurred since January.

Canney said that he has continuously highlighted this issue and that he acknowledges the work of the Construction Industry Federation in working with the Minister to achieve this arrangement.

“I now await the fine detail of this decision which will be finalised by the Office of Public Procurement and a directive will be issued to all public work contracting authorities in the coming days,” said Deputy Canney.

“The Public Works Contracts have proven to be very imbalanced and unfair in these unprecedented times and this decision today will help the industry to tender into the future with confidence for public works.”

Lettermore chef crowned Healthcare Chef of the Year by Aramark

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May 14, 2022

galway daily news Deconstructed Mikado by norma o'malley - healthcare chef of the year — Deconstructed Mikado

Nora O’Malley from Lettermore has been named Aramark Ireland’s Healthcare Chef of the Year 2022 for her interesting take on the ever-popular Mikado biscuit.

The chef at Áras Ronáin Inishmore scooped the prize after impressing judges at a live cook-off with five other Aramark chefs at an event in Dublin.

To mark Coeliac Awareness Week which takes place, from the 9-15 May, finalists were challenged to prepare, cook and present two portions of a gluten-free dish.

Nora served a Deconstructed Mikado, consisting of a coconut crumb, a raspberry marshmallow, and a raspberry gel.

The other finalists were Roman Borowski, Mayo University Hospital, Himat Singh, Atlantic Technical University, Antonia Ciera Ramos, University Hospital Galway, Krzysztof Stefanski and Elizabeth Olusona, both from Royal Hospital Donnybrook.

The judging panel was made up of three judges – Derek Reilly, Culinary Director for Aramark, Frances Buckley, from the Coeliac Society of Ireland, and the lead judge was Audrey Crone, Executive Chef at Unilver Food Solutions.

“I am thrilled to have been named Aramark’s Healthcare Chef of the Year 2022,” said Nora O’Malley.

“This is the first culinary competition I have ever taken part in, so to come away with a win is a proud moment for me.

“I’d like to congratulate my fellow competitors, who cooked amazing dishes on the day. A very big thank you to the whole Aramark team for organising a great event.”

Derek Reilly, Culinary Director for Aramark said this year the Healthcare Chef of the Year Competition coincided with Coeliac Awareness Week in Ireland, which was a big influence in deciding the competition rules.

“Our Healthcare chefs are regularly required to modify their dishes to specific dietary requirements, so we thought this competition was the perfect opportunity for our finalists to put these skills to the test,” he said.

“I am extremely proud of all the finalists who showed a real passion, enthusiasm, and energy during the final, while also demonstrating diligence in their stringent hygiene practices. I’d like to thank Unilever Food Solutions and the Coeliac Society of Ireland for their involvement, and a special thanks to Frances and Audrey for joining us on the day to judge the dishes.”

Repair works ongoing at Gort Water Treatment Plant

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May 13, 2022

Galway Daily news Water outages in Athenry on Tuesday

Work is ongoing to repair and upgrade the water treatment plant at Gort, more than two months after a Boil Water Notice was issued.

Irish Water issued a Boil Water Notice for approximately 2,800 homes on the Gort Public Water supply on February 2 of this year.

Since then, some specialist repair works and replacements of filters have been carried out at the treatment plant.

A new reservoir is also being constructed there, according to Rónan Daly of Irish Water, which is expected to be completed in a matter of weeks.

“We have replaced the damaged filter along with all pipework, nozzles and gravel/sand filters. To reduce the risk of this problem re-occurring, the mechanism has also now been replaced in the second filter unit.”

“Specialist contractors and materials were required to undertake this work. Both filters are now in operation and we are currently finalising works, including linking to an automatic alarm system.”

“A separate contract to construct a new treated water reservoir at Gort Water Treatment Plant is currently nearing completion and we hope to have both new systems in pace in the coming weeks.”

He acknowledged the frustration that this has caused people living in the Gort community.

Rónan Daly said that Irish Water is working to address the issues at the plant “both in the short and long term”.

They aim to life the now fourteen week old Boil Water Notice “as early as it is safe to do so”, he added.

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.

Five men sent for trial for money laundering offences

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May 13, 2022

Galway Daily courts Man charged with possessing images of child sex abuse — credit: Robert Linsdell CC BY 2.0 'The Courthouse, Courthouse Square, Galway'

Five people have been charged and sent for trial at Galway Circuit Court for alleged money laundering offences.

Solomon Abiola (29), Jordan Curtis (21), Lucky Oviawe (29), Franklin Nwokeiwu (25), and Sultan Olanlokun (27) all appeared before Galway District Court recently.

The court heard evidence from Garda Jason Kelly that all of the accused had been served with books of evidence that day.

The five men have been charged with different offences under Section 7 of the Criminal Justoce (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act.

Sultan Olanlokun, of Baylough, Athlone, has been charged with aiding and abetting the commission of money laundering, by giving Lucky Oviawe an AIB atm card with which to withdraw funds.

The other four men have been charged with converting, transferring, handling, acquiring, possessing, or using property that is the proceeds of crime, while knowing or being reckless as to whether it was criminal proceeds.

Oviawe, who also has an address at Baylough, Athlone has been charged in relation to three withdrawals from an ATM, totalling €600.

Solomon Abiola, of Shackleton Manor, Lucan faces one charge related to using a bank card to withdraw €600 from an ATM, as well as paying for petrol, and two iphones valued at €2,580.

Jordan Curtis, with an address at Blackpine, The Naul in Co. Dublin has been charged in relation to €5,000 credited to an An Post account in his name.

Franklin Nwokeiwu, of Fearann Rí, Doughiska, Galway, faces similar charges, also for €5,000 credited to an An Post account in his name, and the same amount in a KBC account.

All of these offences are alleged to have occurred over two days in December of 2019, at locations within the state.

Nwokeiwu has also been charged in connection with €6,500 credited to a Bank of Ireland account in his name in November of 2019.

The court heard that the DPP has consented to the five men being sent for trial at the next sitting of Galway Circuit Court for criminal business, starting in June.

Judge John King cautioned each of the men that if they intended to rely on an alibi, it must be provided to the state before their trial.

All of the accused were remanded on bail to their next court date, with free legal aid awarded to all five.

An interview lands Bobbi Lee in hot water in in Ros na Rún

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May 13, 2022

Galway Daily television An interview lands Bobbi Lee in hot water in in Ros na Rún

Berni’s hopes are dashed, Bobbi Lee’s in a pickle over an interview, and Sonny gets an unwelcome call from his foreman in Ros na Rún.

Bobbi Lee has to interview Niall about his book on the radio later, but Bobbi Lee being Bobbi Lee, hasn’t read it.

Greg offers to give her a few details to try and fake it, but will this be enough to impress Niall, or will she flame out on air?

Berni is hopeful Briain has moved on, but all hope is dashed when she discovers who his new girlfriend is. Who could this be?

For his part, Rory is starting to think that Briain might not be all that he is trying to portray, but what reveals this darker side?

Vanessa has no interest in going to Bobbi Lee and Niall’s wedding, but by the end of the day, something makes her change her tune.

Caitríona is under pressure to find a date for the wedding, but will she manage to secure company before day’s end?

Meanwhile, Sonny is hopeful that it will be all systems go up at the site but a call from the foreman suggests otherwise.

Catch up on the latest love and loathing in Ros na Rún in a double feature omnibus on TG4 this Sunday.

Disruption to Galway-Dublin rail schedule this weekend

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May 13, 2022

Galway Daily news New timetable adds stops on Galway train services

Some disruptions are expected to rail travel between Galway and Dublin this weekend due to line improvement works.

These works will be taking place on the line between Sallins and Kildare this weekend.

Irish Rail has given notice that a number of regularly scheduled services will be affected this Saturday & Sunday, May 14 – 15.

On the Galway-Heuston line there be a number of trains delayed, cancelled, or more often utilising bus transfers for part of the journey.

The following services have been affected:

Saturday, May 14

13:25 Heuston to Galway will operate in an altered path
16:30 Heuston to Galway will operate in an altered path
17:30 Heuston to Galway will be bus transfers from Heuston to Tullamore and Athlone, second bus transfer from Heuston to Clara and Athlone, third bus transfer from Portarlington to Tullamore and Athlone, train at 19:45 from Athlone to Galway
18:30 Heuston to Galway is cancelled
19:35 Heuston to Galway will be bus transfers direct from Heuston to Athlone, second bus transfer from Heuston to Tullamore and Athlone, third bus transfer from Portarlington to Tullamore and Athlone, train at 21:35 from Athlone to Galway
17:20 Galway to Heuston will operate to Athlone only, bus transfers direct from Athlone to Heuston, second bus transfer from Athlone to Portarlington and Heuston, third bus transfer from Athlone to Tullamore, Portarlington, Kildare, Newbridge and Heuston
19:20 Galway to Heuston will operate to Athlone only, bus transfers direct from Athlone to Heuston second bus transfer from Athlone to Portarlington and Heuston, third bus transfer from Athlone to Clara, Tullamore, Portarlington and Heuston

Sunday, May 15

08:00 Heuston to Galway will be bus transfers from Heuston to Kildare and Portarlington, train at 09:15 from Portarlington to Galway
11:00 Galway to Heuston is deferred to 11:25

Galway Minor squad named for Mayo clash

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May 13, 2022

Galway Daily sport Galway v Leitrim: Football Semi-Final squad lineup — Photo Credit: Galway GAA

Galway GAA have named the minor football team that will face off against Mayo this evening.

Galway and Mayo will play in the Connacht Minor Football Championship on Friday evening, with throw in at 7pm.

The young tribesmen have the home ground advantage, as Mayo are travelling for the game in Tuam Stadium.

The match will be livestreamed online via Connacht GAA, with viewing passes available to purchase online here.

The full Galway side for the coming game is:

Kyle Gilmore (Cortoon Shamrocks)
Adam Colleran (Mountbellew Moylough)
Ryan Flaherty (Claregalway)
Vinny Gill (Corofin)
Mark Mannion (Salthill Knocknacarra)
Cillian Trayers (Claregalway)
Ross Coen (Corofin)
Jack Lonergan (Claregalway)
Shay McGlinchey (Tuam Stars)
Seán Dunne (CLG Bhearna)
Colm Costello (Dunmore McHales)
Owen Morgan (Claregalway)
Stephen Curley (Annaghdown)
Éanna Monaghan (Claregalway)
Charlie Cox (Moycullen)
James Kelly (Salthill Knocknacarra)
Padraic McNeela (Moycullen)
Cian Dolan (Monivea/Abbey)
Eoin Geraghty (Claregalway)
Cian Molloy (Caherlistrane)
Fionn O’Connor (An Spidéal)
Olan Kelly (Annaghdown)
Luke Carr (Killannin)
Harry Duffy (Oranmore/Maree)

Extended Panel Members

James Summerville (St Michaels’)
Tomás Farthing (An Spidéal)
Aaron Doyle (Oranmore/Maree)
Gavin Kelly (Corofin)
Liam Gormally (Menlough)
Brian Mitchell (Killannin)
Sean O’Connor (Moycullen)

GUH introduces day care procedure to reduce blood pressure

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May 13, 2022

galway daily news guh professor speaking about reducing blood pressure — Prof Faisal Sharif, Consultant Cardiologist at GUH

Galway University Hospitals (GUH) has become the first hospital in Ireland to introduce a new day case procedure to reduce blood pressure in patients.

This means that patients arrive in the hospital in the morning for the procedure, and are able to return home the same day.

Prof Faisal Sharif, Consultant Cardiologist, said that GUH is probably the only hospital anywhere carrying out this procedure as a day case.

“Certainly we are the only hospital in the world carrying out the procedure, which is called renal artery denervation, using a product manufactured by Medtronic here in Galway,” he said.

“We are using renal artery denervation to help patients with high uncontrolled blood pressure or hypertension which is a major risk factor for stroke, heart attack, vascular disease and chronic kidney disease.”

Approximately 35% of the adult population in Ireland have hypertension and around one third of these patients are taking medication but their blood pressure is still uncontrolled.

“If we are able to control blood pressure we are able to reduce the risk of debilitating side effects. Even a small reduction in blood pressure can lead to a significant reduction of the risk of stroke or heart attack,” added Prof Sharif.

The hospital is currently carrying out one or two of these procedures every month to help patients control their blood pressure.

Patients can contact the team directly to enquire about the procedure by calling Eileen Coen on 086 1455568.

Patients are then asked to wear a blood pressure monitor for 24 hours, and other checks are carried out to make sure that they are suitable for the procedure.

“The feedback from our patients who have had renal artery denervation has been incredibly positive with all benefitting from the procedure with improved blood pressure and better future health prospects.”

Most Galway beaches pass bathing waters report with flying colours

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May 13, 2022

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

All Galway beaches included in the latest EPA bathing water quality report have achieved the minimum standard of ‘sufficient’ – with all but two being classed as ‘good’ or ‘excellent’.

Trá na mBán in Spiddal and Grattan Road Beach near Salthill were deemed to have ‘sufficient’ waters for swimming, while Trá na bhForbacha and Ballyloughnane Beach were classed as ‘good’.

All of the other beaches in the county attained an ‘excellent’ rating in the report which was published this morning.

Just two beaches in the State were given a ‘poor’ status by the EPA for its bathing water quality – Lady’s Bay in Buncrana, Donegal and Front Strand Beach in Balbriggan, Dublin.

A total of 115 bathing waters were ‘excellent’ quality, up four from 2020.

The EPA said that everyone can help improve the quality of our beaches and water by bringing rubbish home, cleaning up after dogs, and reporting pollution.

The public can suggest new bathing waters to their local authority for identification.

The EPA also advised people to watch the weather as bathing water quality can be impacted for 48 hours or longer after heavy rainfall.

Artworks by children with medical conditions to be showcased in Galway city

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May 13, 2022

galway daily new children medical conditions to display art in galway city — Artist Sarah Fuller at the official launch of Helium Arts’ Summer 2022 Art Showcase. Photo: Andrew Downes, Xposure.

Artworks created by children living with medical conditions will go on display in Westside Library in Galway city this summer.

Details of the exhibition have been announced by Helium Arts, a charity that works to transform the healthcare experience of young people through art and creative interventions.

The exhibition, with the theme of ‘Puppet Making: Transforming the Everyday into Something Extraordinary’, will run from 29 June to 9 July, and it is being facilitated by artist Co. Clare based artist Sarah Fuller.

It will feature artwork by Helium workshop participants aged nine to 12 to showcase collaborations between professional artists and young participants in the programmes run by Helium in hospital and community healthcare settings.

Heléne Hugel, CEO of Helium Arts, said that in Ireland, 11% of children live with a long-term health condition or disability and approximately 1% of all children – about 13,000 children – are seriously inhibited in their day-to-day lives.

“This can lead to significant social and emotional challenges for them,” she said.

“At Helium, we work with young people in healthcare and community settings to offer them art and other creative experiences with a view to improving their wellbeing and mental health.

“We are delighted to be launching a series of summer exhibitions today, which will celebrate the creative work of the children and artists involved while also highlighting the value of creativity for wellbeing.”

In addition to the exhibition, a ‘family sharing day’ will take place on Saturday, 2 July, with family friendly activities including creative clay work, stencil making, exploring cabinets of curiosity, animations and more.

The exhibition and associated event are open to the public, free of charge.

Rental crisis in West at crisis point says charity

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May 13, 2022

Galway daily news Galway County social housing tenants

National housing charity Threshold has said that yesterday’s Daft report shows that the levels of increase in western counties has reached a crisis point.

The charity blamed the rent increases reported in yesterday’s report on successive governments’ overreliance on the private sector to provide housing.

In a statement, Threshold said that private renters and those seeking a home in the West and Northwest are particularly affected by ongoing rent increases.

They said that while the government’s 10-year housing plan may bring relief in the long-term, more immediate action is needed to relieve the burden on renters.

“Yearly increases of up to 25% simply cannot be borne by renters,” said the statement.

“It is encouraging to see the Housing Commission begin its work, in particular its recent conference considering the insertion of the right to housing in the Constitution.

“However more immediate action is required from the Government to address the increased costs facing private renters, compounded by the impact of inflation and the rising cost of living.”

New guide launched on European opportunities for young people

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May 12, 2022

Galway Daily business Coronavirus: EU approves Ireland's €200m business support scheme

A new guide on the opportunities and supports available to young people as EU citizens was launched this week to coincide with Europe Day.

Launched in partnership with Euroguidance Ireland during the 2022 European Year of Youth, the ‘Europe is open to you!’ guide provides clear guidance on how to access career opportunities in EU institutions.

It also has information about over one million jobs and recruitment events open to young people in Galway, thanks to the single market.

The guide provides up-to-date information on how to access study, travel and volunteering opportunities in Ireland and Europe.

Eurodesk Ireland Coordinator, Malgorzata Fiedot-Davies, said that our European community has experienced unprecedented challenges over the past few years and, with the invasion of Ukraine, very real threats to European unity.

“As an initiative which seeks to create stronger connections between young people in Europe, we believe it’s more important than ever to empower young people in Galway to grow up with a strong sense of their European identity and an understanding of all the opportunities available to them as EU citizens,” she said.

Speaking on behalf of Euroguidance, David Cullen, Communications Officer at the National Centre for Guidance in Education (NCGE), added: “It is time again for young people to embrace all that Europe has to offer them.

“And as citizens of the EU, it is also important that they feel equipped to take advantage of the single labour market we belong to and where possible, to seize the opportunity to represent Ireland and positively influence the future of our European Union.

The ‘Europe is open to you’ guide was developed with contributions from the Higher Education Authority (HEA), EURES, Europass/QQI, Crosscare, the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) and the Department of Foreign Affairs.

The guide is available here.

Met Éireann issues status yellow warning for blight

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May 12, 2022

Galway Daily news blight warning for galway

Met Éireann has issued a 7-day status yellow warning for blight in Galway and across the country.

The forecasters say that conditions conducive to the spread of potato blight will develop in many parts of the country from Monday.

They said that there will be opportunities for spraying over the weekend.

The warning was issued at 3.05pm this afternoon, Thursday, and it will remain in place until next Wednesday, 18 May at 1pm.

Carna Community Café raises €1,000 for Red Cross Ukraine Appeal

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May 12, 2022

galway daily news carna community cafe volunteers — Pictured are, from L-R, Mark South, Michele Dunckel, Siobhán Kennedy, Máire Ní Domhnaill, Kate Mulkerrins, Tom Lane, and Máirín Ní Churraion.

The recently launched Community Café in Carna has donated €1,000 to the Red Cross Ukraine Appeal thanks to the village’s love of tea, cake, and a good old chat.

Set up by a group of sea-swimming enthusiasts in the area, the weekly café started just before Easter as a way for people to start socialising again after the lifting of Covid restrictions.

Looking to simply cover costs, charging just €1 for a cup of tea or a piece of cake, the café’s volunteer bakers and servers decided that any excess income would be donated to charity.

Just five weeks later, they passed on €1,000 to the Red Cross. The Ukraine appeal was also fitting given the location of the Café in the dining room of the Carna Bay Hotel – now providing accommodation to those who have fled the country.

Máirín Ní Churraoin, who runs the local Post Office, explained that initially, the aim wasn’t to raise money.

“We just wanted to provide a friendly, welcoming and affordable place where people could come and have a chat and see each other again,” she said.

“But it’s been proving more popular than we could have imagined, so we decided that any income generated has to go to a good cause – for this first donation we all felt the Red Cross Ukraine appeal was an obvious choice.”

Karl Rogers from the Carna Bay Hotel said they are delighted to be able to support the initiative.

“It’s just brilliant to see people coming out and socialising over a bit of cake again. And with the tea, musicians and chat, it’s a great way for our guests from Ukraine to meet local people and experience Irish culture first-hand.”

Pictured are (L-R) Máirín Ní Churraion, Kate Mulkerrins, Siobhán Kennedy, Niall O’Meachair (Conamara Area Director, Irish Red Cross), Tom Lane, and Máire Ní Domhnaill.

At the most recent event on Saturday, May 7, Irish Red Cross Conamara Area Director, Niall O’Meachair was on hand to collect a cheque for €1,000.

“We’re absolutely delighted to receive this money from the Community Café in Carna, and through the work of the Red Cross we’ll make sure it goes to helping people affected by this awful, awful conflict,” he said.

The Community Café is held every Saturday in the Carna Bay Hotel, 10am to 12.30pm.

Rents rise again across Galway as crisis worsens across city and county

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May 12, 2022