TII gives grim outlook for Galway Ring Road to Oireachtas Committee

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April 8, 2022

Galway Daily news renewed focus in searches for missing Stephen Cunningham

The family of missing Galway man Stephen Cunningham are appealing for people to join renewed searches this weekend.

The 32 year old man has been missing since November of last year, and searches have been ongoing ever since.

More recently, the searches have focused in the Maam Cross area since his car was found at Bunnakill.

Last weekend there was a development in the search, as shoes and socks believed to belong to Stephen were found in an area between a small lake and Maam Cross on Sunday.

Stephen’s family posted an update through the Dunmore McHales GAA facebook page, saying that this has brought a renewed focus to the searches for the missing man.

They are seeking people to join searches which will take place this Saturday and Sunday, starting from Maam Cross.

“The Gardaí and their teams have been quick to react to our finding and the last couple of days has seen the operation ramp up around the area where his shoes were found.”

“We are looking for anyone and everyone willing to search this very marshy forest bogland this weekend as we plan extensive searching of the area on Saturday and Sunday.”

“We will be meeting at the car park in Maam Cross on both days at 9.30am.”

“We would like to thank everyone that has supported so far and anyone that can come either day would be greatly appreciated. Wellies, rain gear, high vis and warm clothing is essential.”

2022 TidyTowns competition launched this week

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April 8, 2022

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The 2022 TidyTowns competition was launched this week by Minister Heather Humphreys.

In place since 1958, the competition continues to grow from strength to strength

This year’s competition is again administered by the Department of Rural and Community Development and sponsored by SuperValu.

Speaking at the launch of the competition in Ennis yesterday, Minister Humphreys said that seeing the competition back to its normal cycle is very welcome news and no doubt thousands of TidyTowns volunteers across the country are thrilled to see the competition back in full swing.

“TidyTowns groups have shown great strength in recent times and have continued to put their shoulder to the wheel in keeping our towns and villages and indeed the country, looking its best, when we needed it most,” she said.

“My Department strives to support vibrant, inclusive and sustainable communities throughout Ireland, and TidyTowns is a great way to get involved in community life.

I would encourage young and old to get involved in your local TidyTowns groups. You might be surprised at how much you will benefit as well as your community.”

Irish Traveller student society at NUIG secures national award

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galway daily news irish travellers win award nuig — L to R - Michelle Whyte BICS Vice Chairperson, Owen Ward NUI Galway Traveller Education Officer, NUI Galway Mincéirs Whiden Society Committee Members Luke Silke , Aurora Gifford, Rebecca Sherlock, Jason Sherlock, Ríona Hughes, NUI Galway Societies Officer & BICS Strategid Development Officer and David Cuddihy BICS Chairperson. Winning Best Society at the BICS National Awards.

The NUI Galway Mincéirs Whiden Society has been named Best Cultural, Academic, and Social Society at this year’s National Board of Irish College Societies annual awards.

This is the first time that a university society for Irish Travellers has won the prestigious award.

Mincéirs Whiden means Travellers talking in the Cant language spoken by the Irish Traveller community, and the society was co-founded by Traveller students at NUIG in 2019.

The award was secured at a special ceremony in Wexford town.

“It was fitting that our Mincéirs Whiden Society secured the award on the eve of International Traveller and Roma Day which is celebrated today, April 8,” said Riona Hughes, Societies Officer at NUI Galway.

“Respect and openness are core values at NUI Galway and it is evident that it is these values that guide the ongoing work of the society, its committee, and its members. We are very proud of all its accomplishments.”

The Board of Irish College Societies (BICS) judging panel were impressed by the exemplary standard set by the society, the dedication and pride of its representatives and by its sense of community.

Founder member and NUI Galway alumnus Jason Sherlock said: “Every university and college should have a Traveller student society and we will support anyone to achieve this outcome.

“The key to our success is the strong relationship between the Traveller students and our allies within both higher education and the wider community. We want to personally thank everyone for their ongoing support.”

The Board of Irish College Societies (BICS) is an annual event that celebrates the achievements of student led societies on the island of Ireland.

NUI Galway’s Taveller Education Officer Owen Ward said: “The Mincéirs Whiden society has played a key role in creating a safe space for Traveller students on campus and acts as a model for good practice to ensuring Traveller inclusivity in education.

“This has empowered us all to continue to work together to create a more inclusive and diverse campus for all students.”

Awards won by NUI Galway societies at this year’s BICS ceremony

Medical Society – Best Departmental Society and Best Promotional Campaign for 100 Miles with Medsoc

Energy Society – Best Green initiative for Anti Fast Fashion Week

India Society – Best Photo

Musical Society – Best Poster

US multinational acquires Aran Biomedical in Spiddal

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April 8, 2022

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A Gaeltacht-based company has announced that it has been acquired by Integer – one of the largest medical device outsource (MDO) manufacturers in the world.

Aran Biomedical, an Údarás na Gaeltachta client company located in An Spidéal, specialises in the custom design, development and manufacturing of medical implants.

The amalgamation of the companies will allow Integer to better serve its customers and continue significant growth in the Connemara Gaeltacht.

Operations will be maintained at the facility in An Spidéal where the combined company will be able to accelerate growth.

With a rich history of innovation that dates back to the 1940s, Integer is a world leader in advanced medical device design and outsourcing serving cardiac rhythm, cardio and vascular health, neuromodulation devices, and custom medical battery packs and chargers for global OEMs.

The company currently employs 1,300 people at its facilities in Parkmore, Galway and Wexford and has a global workforce of 9,000 through its sites in Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Asia.

Anna Ní Ghallachair, Chairperson of the Board of Údarás na Gaeltachta, welcomed the acquisition.

“On behalf of the Board of Údarás na Gaeltachta I would like to congratulate Aran Biomedical on this exciting development and extend a warm ‘Céad Míle Fáilte’ to Integer,” said Anna Ní Ghallachair.

“Aran Biomedical has witnessed many advances since its arrival in An Spidéal and this will undoubtedly be a very exciting and worthwhile development.”

Peter Mulrooney, Aran Biomedical CEO, added: “We are very excited and proud to be joining Integer, one of the largest medical devices outsource manufacturers in the world.

“Combining Aran Biomedical’s proprietary biomaterial implant technologies with Integer’s world class delivery systems will lead to a more highly differentiated service offering to the medical device industry.”

Air quality in Galway City is ‘effectively poisoning’ us – PBP

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April 8, 2022

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Galway’s newly-installed air quality sensor shows that there is a huge amount of work to be done, People Before Profit Galway representative Adrian Curran has said.

The local rep said that anyone sitting in Eyre Square, working in the area, or even passing through, is being “effectively poisoned”.

Since the installation of the sensor in January, over 80% of days have exceeded the World Health Organisation limit for daily NO2 emissions.

“The levels of pollution in Galway City show the prioritisation of private vehicles over people,” said Mr Curran.

“Air pollution can affect human health by exacerbating asthma and may lead to heart disease, respiratory illnesses, and lower birth weights.”

Curran said we need to move towards free public transport, as well as facilitating active travel – that means more pedestrianisation, more cycleways, and less car demand.

“This will benefit not just us immediately but also future generations.”

Delays to Galway-Claregalway bus corridor criticised

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April 7, 2022

Galway Daily news Delays to Galway-Claregalway bus corridor criticised

A Galway TD has criticised the National Transport Authority for further delays to developing a bus corridor between the City and Claregalway on the N83.

Galway East TD Seán Canney said that the NTA informed him that the proposed bus lane is now awaiting the design outcome of the Bus Connects Network for the city.

“It is unbelievable that there is now another review when everyone knows that the bus lane is imperative if we are to take cars off the roads.”

He said that the bus corridor project has been “pushed around” for years, despite land being available.

Workers travelling to the city need to know that public transport will be reliable, the Independent TD added.

“More money is being spent on reports, reviews, feasibility studies and now another report,” Seán Canney said.

“If we are serious about public transport, we need to spend public money on projects that are achievable, can be delivered and will offer faster services for commuters”

The latest development in the development of Galway City Bus Connects came with proposals for a Cross-City Link put before An Bord Pleanála for consultation last November.

Public information event on Clifden Flood Relief Scheme

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April 7, 2022

Galway Daily news Public information event on Clifden Flood Relief Scheme

A public information day will be held later this month to provide information on the Clifden Flood Relief Scheme under development.

Jacobs Engineering Ireland have been appointed by the county council and OPW to devise a flood relief scheme for Clifden.

The project is currently at Stage 1: Scheme Assessment, Development, and Design.

The town has repeatedly been affected by heavy flooding. The most serious recent event came in September of 2020, when heavy rain caused the Owenglen River to burst its banks.

A Public Information Day event on the will be held on April 20 between 1pm and 7pm in the Clifden Station House Hotel.

Galway County Council is inviting feedback from members of the public and interested stakeholders on the development of a flood relief scheme.

Comments and feedback can be submitted at the Public Information Day to project representatives or through a feedback form provided at the information day.

Plans for 64 houses in Claregalway rejected

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April 7, 2022

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

Plans for a residential development of 64 houses in Claregalway have been rejected by the county council.

Valcris Limited have failed to achieve planning permission for a housing estate at Lakeview Claregalway.

The estate would have comprised 32 three-bedroom, semi-detached houses; 27 three-bedroom terraced dwellings, and 5 three-bedroom detached houses.

Galway County Council cited multiple reasons for refusing planning permission, including flood risk, access issues, design issues, and concerns about water and sewerage infrastructure.

The council said that the site is identified as a flood risk area, and has flooded in the past, adding that there are concerns this could adversely affect special conservation areas nearby.

The decision also said that the council was not satisfied that the developer had sufficient legal interest in the access road through the existing Lakeview estate, which is not a public road.

It was also argued that the proposal was “substandard in its design and layout”, lacked sufficient high quality open spaces, and that the developer had not shown there was sufficient water and sewerage infrastructure in the area.

A Design Statement for the application had argued that the estate was designed so that the houses overlooked a central public area.

Further to this, pedestrian pathways would link open spaces to create a “green network” within the scheme, and connect it to the neighbouring estate.

“Seating areas will be incorporated together with designated bicycle stands. A pedestrian priority area is incorporated within the centre of the site,” the design statement says.

There were a total of 20 public submissions received by the county council concerning this project, the majority of which were objections.

Local residents expressed concerns about the history of flooding on the site, and about pedestrian safety.

Multiple submissions stated that the Lakeview estate access road, and Church View road on the far side of the site, do not have the capacity for the increased traffic, and would create a road safety hazard.

The council also cited a lack of information on safe pedestrian connectivity from the estate to Church View road, and Claregalway itself, in refusing planning permission.

Connacht squad named for historic Champions Cup game

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April 7, 2022

Galway Daily sport 50th Test Cap for Bundee Aki this weekend against the Springboks

The Connacht squad has been named for tomorrow’s historic Heineken Champions Cup games against Leinster at the Sportsground.

Friday’s game will be Connacht first ever appearance in the knockout stages of the Champions Cup, and a massive home crowd is expected for the game.

In another welcome boost alongside the home supporters, Head Coach Andy Friend has the benefit of a number of players returning to action.

British & Irish Lion Bundee Aki returns for his first appearance since before the Six Nations.

There’s also a first start of the season for Gavin Thornbury after an impressive cameo off the bench last weekend following an 11 month absence.

The third and final change is the inclusion of club captain Jarrad Butler after missing the win over Benetton through injury.

He forms a back row with flankers Cian Prendergast and Conor Oliver, while Leva Fifita partners Thornbury.

The front row of Matthew Burke, Dave Heffernan and Finlay Bealham is unchanged.

Match captain Jack Carty starts at 10 beside Kieran Marmion, while Aki will have Tom Farrell for company at outside centre.

A back three of full-back Tiernan O’Halloran and wingers Mack Hansen and John Porch completes the side.

Connacht will need to do better than their recent home ground defeat by Leinster in the URC two weeks ago.

Despite having the home field advantage, Connacht finished with a disappointing 45 – 8 loss, after playing most of the game down a man.

Commenting on the coming game, Andy Friend said that there is a huge feeling of excitement among the players and management.

“These are the type of games you want to be involved in, and with a capacity crowd behind us it’s going to be a great occasion and one we firmly believe we can win.”

“We have over 45 players training between our Pros and integrated Academy players so that’s a great place to be at this stage of the season, and it’s given the coaches some headaches for our squad selection as well.”

CONNACHT RUGBY MATCHDAY 23 VS LEINSTER RUGBY
Friday 8th April, 20:00 @ The Sportsground

Number/Name/Caps
15. Tiernan O’Halloran (203)
14. John Porch (54)
13. Tom Farrell (75)
12. Bundee Aki (115)
11. Mack Hansen (10)
10. Jack Carty (175) (C)
9. Kieran Marmion (204)
1. Matthew Burke (36)
2. Dave Heffernan (160)
3. Finlay Bealham (170)
4. Gavin Thornbury (59)
5. Leva Fifita (11)
6. Cian Prendergast (26)
7. Conor Oliver (37)
8. Jarrad Butler (91)

Replacements
16. Dylan Tierney-Martin (2)
17. Tietie Tuimauga (9)
18. Jack Aungier (27)
19. Oisín Dowling (21)
20. Abraham Papali’i (22)
21. Caolin Blade (146)
22. Conor Fitzgerald (48)
23. Sammy Arnold (35)

Galway students’ business acumen raises €4,000 for charity

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April 7, 2022

Galway Daily business Galway students' business acumen raises €4,000 for charity

A group of Galway students managed to secure €4,000 for COPE through their business acumen at a national investment competition.

The team of nine students from Atlantic Technological University in Galway City placed second at the Goodbody Student Managed Fund National Final last week.

William Figueras, Ikechukwu Ogbuchi, Frederick Kee, Arlene McGrath, Hans-Magnus Rüdinger, Ross Severs, Nessan Leahy, Connal Reilly and Zara Feeley competed against teams from some of the most prestigious universities in the country.

As the runners-up prize, they received €4,000 for the charity of their choice, and donated the money to COPE Galway.

Team captain William Figueras won best overall speaker at the event on March 31, the last day before GMIT transitioned to its new university status.

William, the fund’s CEO, said that the competition was a great experience for everyone on the team.

“To be able to represent GMIT on the eve of Atlantic TU’s birth and give back to our community is a memory none of us will ever forget.”

“I truly couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to share this experience with.”

He added that the mission of COPE Galway, looking after people who are homeless, older, or the victims of domestic abuse, resonated with their desire to give something back to the community.

The Goodbody Student Managed Fund Programme is an education initiative where staff from financial services firm Goodbody volunteer their time to help undergraduate students to get hands-on experience of managing equity funds.

Students are exposed to a variety of disciplines, including research, asset allocation and portfolio management, before competing with other teams.

While the ATU Galway City Student Managed Fund is driven and managed by students from the Bachelor of Business in Finance and Economics in the ATU School of Business, it involves students from all disciplines.

This year, the fund included students from the Computing and Digital Media degree, Event Management degree, and Masters in Computing.

Announcement on Aran Islands air services expected within weeks

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April 7, 2022

Galway Daily transport Announcement on Aran Islands air services expected within weeks

An announcement on the long term future of air services to the Aran Islands is expected in the coming weeks.

Aer Arann is currently operating flights to and from the Aran Islands under an interim contract, while a procurement process is underway for a new contract.

Galway West TD Éamon Ó Cuív asked in the Dáil this week, what improvements are in the pipeline for transport links to the Aran Islands and Inishbofin, and when the current contracts will expire.

“I say this because they do need improvements,” Deputy Ó Cuív said. “They were brought forward about ten or 15 years ago.”

“However, they have remained static or, in case of the Aer Arann service, regressed terribly in the last ten years.”

Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys said that the public service obligation (PSO) status of air travel to the islands lapsed years ago, but that the department is now correcting this

“The procurement process is currently under way for the new contract,” Minister Humphreys said. “Once completed, it will bring long-term certainty of service to the island communities.”

The existing interim contract will remain in place during the procurement process, she added, to ensure there is no break in air services to the islands.

“I am confident that a successful operator for the service will be announced in the coming weeks and that the island communities will have a better air service over the next four years.”

Deputy Ó Cuív also asked if air travel to the Aran Islands will benefit from the 20% in reduction in fares for all subsidised public transport which rolled out this month.

“As the Minister knows, they pay some of the most expensive fares. They have no option but to take public transport to get in and out of the islands.”

However, Minister Humphreys said that this cut applies to PSO bus and rail services managed by the National Transport Authority.

It does not extend to transport services to offshore islands funded by the her department, though the Minister said that the department is not opposed to such a scheme.

There are concerns that retroactively applying a fare reduction to public procured contracts might create issues, Minister Humphreys added, and she has written to the Attorney General seeking legal advice, which is expected in the coming weeks.

Water restrictions imposed as reservoir levels drop on Inis Oírr

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April 7, 2022

Galway Daily news Moycullen water outage

Nightly water restrictions are being brought in on Inis Oírr from tonight due to a recent drop in reservoir levels.

Irish Water are appealing for people on the Aran Island to conserve water as much as possible to protect its supply.

The water restrictions will be in place nightly from 11pm to 7am, starting from Thursday, April 7.

Rónan Daly, Irish Water’s Asset Operations Lead for Galway is mindful of the impact that these restrictions can have on customers but stresses their importance.

“These restrictions are necessary to ensure a continuous daily water supply is available for residents and businesses on Inis Oírr.”

However, he added that time timing of the restrictions will result in “minimal disruption” to people living on the island.

“We are asking customers to be mindful of how they use water. However it is important to continue to follow the HSE COVID-19 guidance on hand washing.”

“While handwashing remains a priority, simple water conservation efforts can have a big impact on reducing demand on the supply.”

He added that simple methods such as turning off the tap when brushing your teeth or shaving can save up to six litres of water a minute.

Last year, residents of Inis Oírr had to deal with nightly water restrictions for almost six months, from May to October.

Keeping the island supplied over the summer necessitated tankering water over from the mainland.

Gardaí investigating another car set alight in Tuam

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April 7, 2022

Galway Daily news Gardaí investigating another car set alight in Tuam

Gardaí are investigating after a car was set on fire in Tuam in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

In an incident, which is being treated as criminal damage, a car was set alight on Liam Mellows Street in Tuam shortly before 1am.

No arrests have been made in connection with this incident as of yet.

A Garda spokesperson told Galway Daily “Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage that occurred on Liam Mellows Street, Tuam, shortly before 1am, Wednesday 6^th April 2022.”

“No arrests have been made, investigations are ongoing.”

This is the third car fire reported in the Tuam area in the past month.

On Friday, March 18 emergency services attended a car on fire in the Parkmore estate in Tuam, in what was believed to be an arson attack.

Less than two weeks prior, a car had been set on fire outside a house in Cois na hAbhainn in the early hours of Wednesday, March 9.

An Bord Pleanála refuses permission for Seapoint redevelopment

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April 7, 2022

Plans approved for commercial and residential development around Seapoint casino

An Bord Pleanála has refused planning permission for a commercial and residential development around the Seapoint building in Salthill.

Oldside Enterprises planned to demolish multiple buildings on the Upper Salthill Road, including extensions to the leisure centre itself.

This would have involved completely demolishing two buildings on the Upper Salthill Road, numbers 183 and 185, one two-storey and one three-storey, next to Seapoint.

In its place they planned a new three storey building, with the ground floor given over to an extension of Seapoint, and with seven apartments on the top two floors.

To the south and east of the main Seapoint building, a single storey annex facing onto the Salthill Promenade was also to be demolished.

There Oldside planned to build a four storey structure, with retail units on the ground flood, a café upstairs, and a five-bedroom duplex unit above that.

Galway City Council refused planning permission for the development in October of last year, saying that it would be a “discordant prominent feature” in the Salthill setting due to its bulky nature and poor streetscape assimilation.

The council also said that it would negatively impact the goal of enhancing the public area next to the site, and criticised the increased plot density compared to what is presently there.

Oldside appealed this decision to An Bord Pleanála, arguing that the buildings being demolished do not make good use of the space.

The appeal states that the extended shopfront would have continuity with the existing Seapoint façade, and that the new elevations are in keeping with what is present on the Salthill Road.

It argues that it is not clear why the city council was not satisfied with the design of the proposal.

An Bord Pleanála upheld the city council’s original decision, refusing planning permission.

“It is considered that the proposed development would provide a poor standard of design in the context of the character of the surrounding built environment and public realm amenity areas,” the decision stated.

This resulting from its “scale, mass and form, including a lack of coherence provided by the projecting and setback elements and opening to the west and south elevations, and the continuous horizontal design emphasis adjacent to number 183 Upper Salthill Road and the adjoining properties”.

The board said that the design wouldn’t respect the existing character of the adjoining properties on Upper Salthill, or contribute to improving the public realm at such a visually prominent location.

Galway pencil case: Cúirt calls for stolen giant pencil to be returned sharpish

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April 6, 2022

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Gardaí are on the hunt for a giant pencil which was stolen from outside a pub in Galway city last night.

Two pencils, which are part of Cúirt Festival of Literature, were stolen from outside Carroll’s Bar on Dominick Street on Tuesday night.

One of the pencils was since found, but the festival has called for the other to be returned sharpish, amusingly offering the culprit a free drink in the pub as a reward.

The Cúirt Festival of Literature continues until 10 April.

Galway students set for Student Enterprise Programme final

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April 6, 2022

Teenage entrepreneurs from four Galway schools will represent the county at this year’s Student Enterprise Programme National Final.

Local Enterprise Office Galway announced that winning entrepreneurs from Holy Rosary College, Coláiste Éinde, Merlin College and Coláiste an Chreagáin will compete against around 80 student enterprises across Ireland.

The top 15 shortlisted teams will make it to a live event on Wednesday 18 May at The Helix in Dublin.

This year’s live final will be the first in-person event since 2019, and it also marks the 20^th anniversary of the Student Enterprise Programme.

An estimated 1,100 students from 29 schools took part in the annual programme locally.

In the Intermediate Category, Tane Noel, Daniel Deliv, Harry Faherty, Laoise McHugh, Colin O’Connor, Luke O’Cualain, Ruari O’Conghaile, Louise McDonagh, Jack Walsh, Mikey Mullery from ‘Pocket Dynamo’ at Coláiste Éinde will be representing the county at the national Final.

In the Senior Category of the competition, James Donohue and Paul Mannion from ‘Know Your Phone’ at Holy Rosary College will represent the county at the National Final.

In the “My Entrepreneurial Journey” category open to junior and intermediate students, Béibhínn Maher from Coláiste an Chreagáin will represent Galway at the National Final.

And in the “Most Creative Business Idea” section, Luis Rauner from Merlin College came out on top.

His idea called ‘Heat The Feet’ would utilise outdoor gyms to produce electricity to a central charging point. This electricity will be used to heat electric sleeping bags for homeless people.

This will improve one’s fitness and wellbeing as well as improve the wellbeing of homeless people.

Special guests at the County Final last week included Galway City Mayor Collette Connolly, Gráinne Mullins, founder of Grá Chocolates, Valerie Kelly, LEO Development Officer, Basil Fenton, Student Enterprise Adjudicator and P.J. Mullin, Student Enterprise Coordinator from WhizzKids Training.

2021 was a very successful year for Galway, as ‘Go Green Now’ from Salerno Secondary School won the Junior category and Louis Thomas from Coláiste Bhaile Chláir won the Creative Business Idea competition with his idea, ‘The Pocket Mask Cleaner’

Speaking at the county final, Valerie Kelly of Local Enterprise Office Galway congratulated the students, saying there is a very successful student enterprise programme in Galway, with over 1,100 students from 29 local schools taking part this year.

“Our national finalists are excellent ambassadors for the programme and we wish them the very best of luck in the National Final 2022,” she said.

“In what has been a particularly challenging couple of years for students the programme has offered them an outlet outside of the usual school demands.

“What our students are learning from the programme is that with the right supports and encouragement, they can take an idea from the classroom and develop it into a real-life business.

“The skills they learn along the way, such as business planning, market research, selling and team-work, will help them become more entrepreneurial throughout their future careers”.

Show-stopping line-up announced for Gradam Ceoil 2022

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April 6, 2022

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A world-class line-up of top trad talent has been announced for Gradam Ceoil TG4 2022 including Paddy Glackin, Diarmuid Ó Meachair and Dolores Keane.

Known as ‘the Oscars of traditional music’, the live concert and awards show will take place at the National Concert Hall, Dublin on Easter Sunday 17 April at 9.30pm.

The event will be broadcast live on TG4 at 9.30pm on the day, and is available for people to view across the world on tg4.ie.

2022 Gradam recipients will be joined in live performances on stage by their own special musical guests, including the Dolores Keane Band, Cathy Jordan, Paddy McEvoy, Rory McGorman and Robbie Hannon.

The highly anticipated live awards show will be hosted by TG4 presenters Doireann Ní Ghlacáin and Páidí Ó Lionáird, and will also feature live performances from the seven Gradam Ceoil 2022 recipients, who will be recognised for their talent and contribution to traditional Irish music.

TG4 Gradam Ceoil 2022 recipients include: Musician, Paddy Glackin; Young Musician 2022, Diarmuid Ó Meachair; Lifetime Achievement, Dolores Keane; Singer, Sarah Ghriallais; Outstanding Contribution, Edwina Guckian; Music Group, Skara Brae: Composer, Connie O’Connell.

A range of VIP guest presenters will also take to the stage to present the recipients with their awards these include President Michael D. Higgins, Stephen Rea, Mary Black, Liam O’Connor, Vincent Woods and Lillis Ó Laoire.

Tickets for TG4 Gradam Ceoil Awards 2022 are priced at €25, available from www.nch.ie

Croí bedside support initiative for patients in UHG Heart Unit

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April 6, 2022

GALWAY DAILY NEWS CROÍ uhg collaboration for heart health — Pictured from left outside University Hospital Galway (UHG): Katie McCormack, Clinical Nurse Manager, Coronary Care Unit, UHG; Sarah Molloy, Senior Staff Nurse, Coronary Care Unit, UHG; Annie Costelloe, Croí Patient and Community Engagement Manager; Dr Lisa Hynes, Croí Head of Health Programmes; and Maeve Frawley, Croí Cardiovascular Nurse Specialist and Heartlink West Nurse Lead.

Croí has announced a special collaboration with the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) in University Hospital Galway as part of the charity’s Heartlink West support service for people living with cardiovascular disease.

Working with the team in the Heart Unit, the local heart and stroke charity produced a series of special videos for patients who are receiving care in the Hospital CCU.

Patients can now watch these informational videos on iPads donated by Croí, with videos covering a wide range of topics, including cardiac rehabilitation, diet and exercise post-cardiac event, emotional impact of a cardiac event or procedure, and advice on smoking cessation.

Croí’s Head of Health Programme, Dr Lisa Hynes, said that they are delighted to provide this new educational video support for patients in the CCU.

“These videos give patients more information and advice on life post-cardiac event or their heart procedure, and we hope this service will be a support to the incredible medical and nursing team in the CCU, which is such a busy environment,” she said.

Katie McCormack, CCU Clinical Nurse Manager, said the team at University Hospital Galway are also thrilled to collaborate with Croí on this project.

“In facilitating these informational videos, Croí’s Heartlink West service is supporting not just the patients, but also the CCU team to deliver the very best care to our patients,” said Katie McCormack.

“The great thing about this project is that these patients and their families can also follow up with Croí’s HeartLink West nurse when they go home with any further questions or concerns they might have.”

Croí plans to expand this support service later this year to more coronary care units in the west of Ireland, with additional video content being developed in the coming months.

Croí’s Heartlink West support service also offers a free telephone helpline, Monday to Friday from 9am – 5:30pm on 091-544310. Learn more about the work at Croí by visiting www.croi.ie.

Four migrants from Galway graduate from political and leadership programmes

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April 6, 2022