Plans progressing for Oranmore Passing Loop construction

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May 16, 2022

Galway has been part of a unique trial in Ireland, as An Post has been experimenting with sustainable fuels for their vehicles.

Since last year, the Mails and Parcels Delivery Unit in Galway has been piloting the use of HVO (Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil) as fuel.

A recently released annual Sustainability Report from An Post shows that thisnhas resulted in a 91.8% reduction in carbon emissions compared with diesel fuel.

HVO is a renewable fuel made from certified waste oils and fats.

Since September 2021, An Post trucks in Galway have travelled over 119,000km on HVO fuel.

Speaking at the launch of the report in Galway, Nicola Woods, Chief Transformation Officer, An Post said, “We’re one of the largest employers in Ireland, with one of the largest fleets, and operating the largest retail network in the country.”

“Having such deep roots in Irish life and a presence in every Irish community, our sustainability strategy is about so much more than ‘being green’.”

“What also matters for us is planning for the future to ensure we leave a positive mark on communities and society.”

Post plans to expand this scheme to Waterford and Cork in 2022, retrofitting tank and diesel pumps.

Chief Executive of An Post David McRedmond said that other efforts such as “protecting biodiversity, reducing packaging, and sourcing responsibly”, also form part of their approach to sustainability.

Overall, An Post have achieved a 26% reduction in emissions since 2009, per the report, with a goal of a 50% reduction by 2025.

Funding boost for walking and cycling in Galway’s forests

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May 16, 2022

Forest trails in Galway much enjoyed by cyclists and walkers will receive over €225,000 for maintenance and improvements this year.

The funding was announced by Minister Heather Humphrey as part of €3 million for work on outdoor recreation facilities that Coillte provides across its recreational sites this year.

The improvements to walking trails and cycleways are meant to help boost tourism in rural areas.

Three Galway projects have been awarded a total of just under €70,000 for upgrade works.

At Aghrane Forest near Ballygar, some €37,000 will be spent upgrading 900m of walking trails starting from the town.

Another €20,000 has been awarded for installing new toilets at Portumna Forest Park, and €12,500 will be used to create a new trail at Kilcornan Woods near Clarinbridge.

On top of the upgrade works, some €155,400 in grants have been allocated for maintenance works on trails, signage and more in 24 woods around Galway.

The largest of these include €21,000 for ongoing works to mountain biking trails at Derroura, Maam Cross.

At Portumna Forest Park, €20,000 will be spent replacing bog bridge sections along the trails, as well as resurfacing and general maintenance works.

“Our forest parks, walking and cycling trails and upland areas are what makes rural Ireland stand out,” Heather Humphreys said.

“Right across the country, people of all ages reap the benefits of these unique natural amenities on a daily basis.”

“We all know the benefits that our forest parks and outdoor trails provide in terms of both our physical and mental wellbeing.”

“And so, I’m really pleased to approve this new partnership today – which I have no doubt will be so important in terms of attracting more visitors to rural Ireland.”

Nationwide, the €3 million is for works on roughly 3,000km of trails and cycleways in 260 recreational forests and 12 forest parks.

This is the first part of a five year partnership between Coillte and the Department of Rural and Community Development, which will total €15 million.

Over the past two years, as the pandemic has seen people embrace recreation in natural areas, Coillte has seen visitor numbers surge, doubling at the most popular sites.

Imelda Hurley, CEO of Coillte added that as the largest provider of outdoor recreation space in the country, they have an important role to play in the growing demand for the outdoors.

“We are particularly keen to provide additional facilities at our recreation sites to support our visitor’s experience, such as food & beverage outlets, enhanced trails, waymarking and signage.”

Partnering with local businesses will also help to boost “local and rural economic activity”, and improve employment in the area, she said.

Approval sought for mobile and broadband mast serving Galway City

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May 16, 2022

Galway Daily news Planning refused again for Galway City mobile tower

Planning permission is being sought for a new mobile and broadband mast to serve residents on the west side of Galway City.

Vantage Towers, owned by Vodafone, is seeking approval for a 24m high lattice tower out the Cappagh Road.

This will feature antennas, dishes, headframe and associated telecommunications equipment, along with security fencing and a new access track to the site.

The planning application by Vantage Towers says that they are undertaking this specifically on behalf of Vodafone, but also for eir and Three.

Its states that this tower is needed to ensure “continued coverage” of mobile and 4G services for people living on the west side of Galway City.

The new mobile tower will replace an existing 24m high monopole mast just over 100m to the south.

This tower, which is also owned by Vantage Towers, is currently the subject of an enforcement order by the city council.

It is due to be decommissioned due to the expiration of temporary permission, and the route of the coming ring road.

“Failure to secure a replacement site would have an enduring negative effect on local mobile phone and broadband service provision,” the application states.

“It would result in a densely populated area no longer having secure access to a high-quality high-speed network.”

“Avoiding the above scenario can only be achieved through investment in the form of replacement telecommunications structure with ample capacity.”

Galway City Council is due to make a decision on this planning application by June 20.

New Clifden lifeboat given emotional welcome after week-long voyage

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May 15, 2022

galway daily news new RNLI Clifden lifeboat — The first ‘Launch a Memory’ lifeboat, St. Christopher. Photo:Andrew Downes, Xposure.

Clifden RNLI’s new all-weather ‘Launch a Memory’ lifeboat arrived to an emotional welcome from crowds gathered in the Connemara community on Saturday.

The St. Christopher lifeboat arrived following a week-long voyage home from the charity’s lifeboat centre in Poole in southern England.

The vessel carries the names of over 10,000 people on its hull, which were there by members of the public through a special ‘in memory’ fundraising initiative for the charity.

The lifeboat arrived into Clifden on in a flotilla made up of Achill Island lifeboat, Clifden’s inshore lifeboat and the station’s relief Shannon class lifeboat, along with a group of local vessels.

Friends, families and supporters lined the quayside to get a glimpse of the new €2.4 million search and rescue asset which arrived bathed in sunshine.

The main part of the arrival was held today, Sunday, with the new lifeboat beached at Clifden.

The Shannon is the first modern all-weather lifeboat propelled by waterjets which allow it to operate in shallow waters and be intentionally beached.

After the tide had receded, the 10,000 names on the lifeboat hull were visible and members of the public who had sponsored names were able to view them up close.

The names made up the letters RNLI and the number of the new lifeboat, 13-43.

The lifeboat was funded through a legacy from the south-east of England and will be officially named in a ceremony to be held at a later date.

The ten thousand names were provided by people pledging a minimum donation of €30/£30 to have their loved one’s name recorded onboard a working search and rescue lifeboat off the Irish coast.

Hundreds of people made the trip to see the lifeboat up close with some travelling over from the UK. It was an emotional trip for many who brought photographs of their loved ones with them.

Clifden volunteer lifeboat crew collected their new lifeboat in Dorset a week ago and sailed it home to Clifden with stops at Plymouth, Penlee, Ballycotton, Kinsale, Valentia and the Aran Islands.

While in Penlee the Clifden lifeboat crew paid their respects to the eight crew who were lost from there on 19 December 1981 while attempting to rescue the crew and passengers onboard a stricken coaster.

Commenting on the arrival, Clifden RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager John Brittain, said that this weekend was the culmination of a lot of hard work by the volunteers in Clifden.

“To receive a new lifeboat is an incredibly exciting time for a station but to receive a launch a memory lifeboat, which carries the names of so many loved ones, is a great privilege and an honour for everyone here in Clifden,” he said.

“We have been so moved by the stories shared with us in the run up to the arrival and we now take each one of these names out to sea with us every time we launch. We are so grateful of the public’s support of the work we do as we continue to save lives at sea.”

Three men taken to hospital following serious collision in Galway

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May 15, 2022

Galway Daily news missing teen found safe

Three people were taken to University Hospital Galway following a crash in Co. Galway in the early hours of this morning.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the serious collision on the R358, at Treanrevagh, Mountbellew, shortly after 2am.

A man in his 30s was taken to University Hospital Galway to be treated for his injuries which are understood to be serious but non-life threatening.

Two other males, one in his 30s and the other in his 20s, were also taken to UHG to be treated for their injuries.

The road was closed for a period to allow for a technical examination to take place. It has since reopened.

Gardaí are appealing to any person who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. Any road users who were travelling who has camera (including dash cam) footage, is asked to make this available to Gardaí.

Anyone with information can contact Ballinasloe Garda Station on 090 963 1890, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

NUIG documentary tells story of Professor’s journey from refugee to cancer research scientist

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May 15, 2022

galway daily news nui galway professor in documentary about his life — Professor Afshin Samali with his mother Susan Golroo-Oaimmaqami and his stepfather Iranpour Qaimmaqami. Credit – Sean Lydon.

NUI Galway has launched a short documentary telling the story of Professor Samali, Professor for Cancer Biologya at the University, who came to Ireland as a refugee in his late teens in 1985.

From Tehran to Galway: Professor Afshin Samali’s journey from refugee to cancer research scientist’ highlights Professor Samali’s family’s experience escaping a conflict zone and their integration into Irish society.

In highlighting Professor Samali’s story, NUI Galway hopes to inspire the community to be more accepting of cultural differences, open to new experiences and to better participate in welcoming our diverse community.

Professor Samali was born in Iran and is a member of the Baháʼí faith which advocates peace and unity and equality between men and women.

As one of the Baháʼí leaders, Afshin’s stepfather was wanted by the authorities where he potentially faced imprisonment and execution, like other Baháʼí leaders.

Rather than denounce their religion, Afshin’s family abandoned their privileged life, raising money to pay smugglers to take them from Iran, navigating traitorous mountains, ravines and deserts, and negotiating with boarder control to Pakistan where they registered as refugees with UNHCR.

As part of a group of 26 refugees, Afshin’s family as were resettled in Ireland in response to Ireland’s humanitarian remit, and in December 1985 the Samali family began their new life in Sligo.

“I believe that we have interlinked responsibilities both to work on our own personal development and progress, and to collaborate with each other towards the betterment of our society,” said Professor Samali.

“Education plays a central role in this dual moral responsibility as we develop our core values and a common vision for the type of society we want to live in. This belief has been a guiding compass in my personal journey.”

As a University of Sanctuary, NUI Galway has many entrance pathways and opportunities in higher education to support and inspire refugees.

In launching the documentary, Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, President of NUI Galway, said that the history of Ireland is a history of refugees.

“When NUI Galway was founded in 1845, Ireland was facing challenging times and our university made a profound and positive difference since in the progress of our region, the development of our nation and in international citizenship and human rights,” he said.

“Today, we continue that contribution of kindness by welcoming refugees to our university. The sharing of experiences enhances and positively changes both their lives and ours, as a university, as a community and as individuals.”

‘From Tehran to Galway: Professor Afshin Samali’s journey from refugee to cancer research scientist’ can be view at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbFrGUyMDPw.

Galway Hospice launches Croagh Patrick Climb

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May 15, 2022

galway daily news climb croagh patrick for galway hospice

Galway Hospice has launched the 2022 Croagh Patrick Climb which will take place on Saturday, 18 June.

The climb will take place at Croagh Patrick in Mayo for the first time in two years due to the pandemic.

Galway Hospice received ‘tremendous support’ for the virtual event last year, but said that they missed the in-person event dearly.

“We are very excited to meet all of our wonderful supporters and cheer them on from the beginning of the route.”

Members of the public are encouraged to dust off their hiking boots and register for the climb at galwayhospice.ie/climb.

People can also register by calling fundraising on 091 770868 or by emailing fundraising@galwayhospice.ie.

Funds raised will go to the provision of palliative care services in Galway.

Wet week in store for Galway with thundery downpours forecast

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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

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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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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