Local businesses collecting humanitarian relief for Ukrainian refugees

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March 1, 2022

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

Gardaí are carrying out a nationwide anti speeding traffic operation today as part of ‘Slow Down Day’, which aims to reduce the number of crashes.

The aim of the day long operation is to remind drivers of the dangers of speeding, and increase compliance with the speed limits.

Speeding has been frequently highlighted as a major contributor to crashes, with an RSA report finding that almost a third of fatal collisions from 2008 to 2012 had speed as a significant factor.

The higher the speed, the greater the likelihood is of a collision happening and the more severe the outcome of that crash.

Chief Superintendent Michael Hennebry said “Firstly I would like to thank the majority of those who travel within the speed limits.”

“However, our enforcement operations continue to detect motorists traveling at speeds significantly above the posted speed limits.”

“This reckless behaviour poses a serious risk not just to the motorists themselves, but to all the road users, especially vulnerable pedestrians and cyclists.”

Sam Waide, CEO of the Road Safety Authority said that their studies have found that 52% of drivers were speeding on urban roads, and over a quarter were speeding on country roads.

“This National Slow Down Day, and indeed every day, please remember the faster you drive, the more likely you are to crash which could result in death or serious injury.”

“Slow down – drive at a speed that is appropriate to the conditions and your experience and remember a speed limit is not a target.”

For ‘Slow Down Day’ Gardaí will be carrying out a 24 hour speed enforcement operation around the country, from 7am Tuesday to 7am Wednesday.

The operation will consist of high visibility speed enforcement in 1,322 designated zones.

Series of events launched to mark Irish Traveller Ethnicity Day

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February 28, 2022

galway daily news irish Traveller Ethnicity Day with michael d higgins at nui galway

NUI Galway has launched a series of events to mark Irish Traveller Ethnicity Day tomorrow, Tuesday.

President of Ireland Michael D Higgins led the opening of the week-long celebrations with a keynote address, exploring rights and other issues for the Traveller community.

He said that he was delighted to be opening the Traveller Ethnicity Day Celebrations, hosted again this year by NUI Galway.

“The series of events planned during the week is so impressive and I commend the organisers for developing the programme,” said President Higgins.

The president said that today is a day to ‘celebrate the rich and ancient history of Ireland’s Traveller community’ – who constitute Ireland’s only indigenous minority.

“Today is a day to take stock on how far we have come as a society that recognises and values the Traveller traditions and culture, but it is also a day to consider the road still ahead to full participation and equality,” he said.

Irish Traveller Ethnicity Day on March 1 marks the anniversary of when the government formally recognised Irish Travellers as a distinct ethnic group.

The Day celebrates Irish Travellers culture and heritage including music, craft traditions and language.

“Our university community has defined respect and openness as two of our core values, and through collective effort across many different initiatives, we are meeting the challenge of making our community a more equal, inclusive and diverse place in which to work and study,” added NUI Galway president, Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh.

NUI Galway’s now annual celebrations are organised by the University’s Mincéirs Misl’d in Education (MMIE) project.

The MMIE project is about empowering Irish Travellers to transition and build a sense of belonging in higher education.

Mincéirs Misl’d in Education brings together partners in NUI Galway Access Centre, Galway Traveller Movement, Involve CLG, Mayo Sligo Traveller Support Group, Sligo Traveller Support Group, Western Traveller Intercultural Development Centre, Túsla, the Higher Education Authority and student representatives to work together to remove barriers to higher education.

The launch included the presentation of the Michael McDonagh Award for Traveller Ally Excellence, named in honour of the Irish Traveller and rights campaigner. The awardees were NUI Galway lecturers Dr Deirdre Hardiman and Dr Helen Casey.

NUI Galway graduate Jason Sherlock was also honoured with lifetime membership of the Mincéirs Whiden Society.

The week-long events include panel discussions on the need for Irish Traveller Allies; the Traveller Culture and History in Education Bill 2018; Gypsy, Roma and Irish Traveller LGBT+ people’s experience within their communities; and the criminalisation of nomadism from a UK and Irish perspective.

Workshops and cultural exhibitions will also offer a variety of opportunities for staff, students and the public to discover more about Irish Traveller culture and history.

Some of the highlights include the award-winning play Magpies on the Pylon by Michael Collins; photographs from the well-known Crown exhibition showing Irish Traveller women and their hair; and the Irish Traveller Living Exhibition which was hosted on campus today outside Áras na Mac Léinn and includes a fully restored Barrel Top Wagon.

For further information and links to register for events at www.nuigalway.ie/accesscentre/travellereducationofficer

Shocking levels of overcrowding recorded at UHG in February

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February 28, 2022

Almost 10,000 patients were forced to wait on trolleys in Irish hospitals during February, in what has been described as an “incredibly difficult month” for hospitals across the country.

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation’s (INMO) trolley watch report for February shows consistent overcrowding in all parts of the country, and the organisation says its members are under severe pressure.

University Hospital Galway had 731 patients on trolley during the month, with only three other hospitals recording higher levels of overcrowding.

University Hospital Limerick was by far the most overcrowded hospital in the Republic, with 1,498 patients waiting on trolleys, followed by Cork University Hospital (807) and Letterkenny University Hospital (766).

The number of people without a bed in Irish hospitals in February exceeded the pre-pandemic levels of 8,515 recorded in 2019.

General secretary of the INMO, Phil Ní Sheaghdha, said that nurses and midwives are dealing with huge numbers of COVID and non-COVID patients presenting at emergency departments, and that there are inadequate levels of staff available.

“We are once again back in the bad old days of hospital overcrowding, with numbers of patients on trolleys now exceeding pre-pandemic levels.”

Ní Sheaghdha said that the INMO has been sounding the alarm on this situation for too long and that its members are sick of apologising for the state of our health service to patients who have been waiting an unacceptable amount of time to be treated.

“This isn’t an issue that is confined to one part of the country, aside from the top five overcrowded hospitals, we have seen significant overcrowding in St. Vincent’s University Hospital (585 patients) St. Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny (519 patients), Tipperary University Hospital (216 patients) Midlands Regional Mullingar (266 patients).

“The Saolta Hospital Group alone makes up for 30% of overcrowding in February. Bespoke plans to tackle overcrowding in each individual hospital are now badly needed.”

The INMO general secretary added that if a patient is on a trolley for more than five hours it can have a significant knock-on impact on their health and indeed their mortality.

“State agencies such as the Department of Health, HIQA and the HSE need to step up to their responsibilities they have here and take decisive action,” she said.

“It is extremely disappointing that the HSE has not prioritised convening the Emergency Department Taskforce despite numerous requests.

“The INMO looks forward to presenting these issues at the Oireachtas Health Committee on March 9th. It is very important that the political system gets a real grasp of this country-wide problem that exists within our health service.”

City shop to serve freee crêpes to celebrate Pancake Tuesday!

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February 28, 2022

galway daily news free crêpes in galway city for pancake tuesday

Gino’s Gelato in Galway city will be handing out free crêpes tomorrow morning to celebrate Pancake Tuesday.

The popular shop, which serves crêpes, gelato, waffles and milkshakes, is offering free sugar and lemon and free Nutella crêpes between 9am and 12pm.

Gino’s Gelato has 28 locations nationwide including one on William Street in Galway city, and has a wide selection of crêpes on offer.

“Customer favourites include Gino’s chocolate Oreo crêpe (crushed Oreos, white chocolate sauce, fresh cream and Gino’s melted Oreo variegato), Gino’s Special (Nutella, sliced banana and chopped strawberries) or the Traditional (lemon, butter and sugar),” said company founder Jonathan Kirwan.

The main difference between crêpes and pancakes are that pancake batter has a raising agent in it, such as baking powder or bicarbonate of soda, whereas crêpe batter doesn’t.

This means that pancakes are thicker and fluffy, while crêpes are thin and flat. Generally, pancakes are associated with being ‘American-style’ while crêpes are the European take on the breakfast favourite.

In the past, meat was banned during lent and most Irish families ate only one small meal per day, probably potatoes, without the usual butter and milk.

So the day before Ash Wednesday, all the rich foods in the house had to be used up, including eggs and milk.

These ingredients were used to make pancakes, and the tradition has stuck.

Gino’s Gelato is located at 24 William Street in Galway City.

NUIG bursary to honour researcher Karzan Sabah D Ahmed

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February 28, 2022

Galway Daily news Galway universities awarded over €2 million for new research equipment

NUI Galway has announced a bursary scheme in honour of researcher Dr Karzan Sabah D Ahmed, who died in a road accident with his wife Shahen Qasm and baby daughter Lina in August 2021.

At the time of his death Karzan Ahmed was a PhD candidate at NUI Galway undertaking research in Environmental Science.

He was awarded a posthumous PhD in Environmental Science in October.

“We are extremely grateful to the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for their support and partnership in remembering our colleague Karzan Ahmed and his wife Shahen Qasm and their baby daughter Lina,” said NUI Galway president, Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh.

“Their deaths had a profound impact on our community and, in particular, those who worked directly with Karzan.

“This generous bursary will help to continue his work, celebrating and remembering his excellence and both his and NUI Galway’s commitment to this important area.”

The bursary, announced by The National Parks and Wildlife Service in partnership with NUIG on Sunday, will run as a summer research programme focusing on high nature value farming and invertebrate biodiversity.

Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan said that Karzan Ahmed undertook important and impactful research in High Nature Value farmland during his time at NUI Galway.

“He worked closely with staff of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and was exceptionally generous and giving with his time and expertise,” said Minister Noonan.

“The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage are confident that this research bursary will continue to build upon Karzan’s research and afford students an opportunity to gain vital experience in the area of farmland biodiversity, in collaboration with NPWS.”

The new scheme will be open to interested students from all higher education institutions in Ireland.

City Council expanding massively successful dog fouling campaign

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February 28, 2022

Galway Daily environment City Council expanding massively successful dog fouling campaign

Galway City Council is seeking to expand its highly successful campaign against dog fouling to new areas across the city.

Last year saw the ‘Clean it up you dirty pup!’ campaign achieve a 60% reduction in the amount of dog waste in the five areas where it was trialed.

Aimed at irresponsible dog owners who do not clean up after their dogs, the campaign saw volunteers spraying and counting individual dog foulings on a weekly basis in defined areas.

Tiarnan McCusker, Environmental Awareness Officer with Galway City Council said that this was a “highly visible and quirky” campaign that gained national prominence last year.

He said that while there was an overall 60% reduction in dog fouling as a result, one of the areas saw the problem drop by 75%

“It has also promoted responsible dog ownership and we look forward to working with more community groups over the coming months.”

During the campaign the city council worked with various Residents Associations, Tidy Towns, as well as community and business groups.

The council is now seeking more volunteers to help bring this effort to new areas of the city.

In addition to the volunteer support, Galway City Council will stencil footpaths in the problem areas with the message ‘Clean it up you dirty pup!’ and erect highly visible posters.

If a Residents Association, Tidy Towns group, community or business group would like to volunteer or seek further information, please email environment@galwaycity.ie.

Galway City Council staff would meet the volunteers and demonstrate how to safely use the chalk based spray can.

Under the Litter pollution ACT 1997, dog owners are legally obliged to clean up after their pets, if they go to the toilet in public places.

Those who do not clean up after their dog are liable to receive a €150 on the spot fine or Pay €3,000 in court on prosecution for non-payment.

Supporting line up announced for Black Eyed Peas Galway concert

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February 28, 2022

Galway Daily music Supporting line up announced for Black Eyed Peas Galway concert

As the highly anticipated Black Eyed Peas concert at Pease Stadium draws closer, the lineup of supporting acts has been announced.

The six time Grammy winning group will take to the stage at Pearse Stadium in Salthill on June 4 this summer, over the bank holiday weekend.

Along with the stars themselves, British music icon Gabrielle and Ireland’s punk-pop powerhouse The Blizzards have just been announced to support.

Gabrielle’s record breaking debut single ‘Dreams’ spent three weeks at #1 in the summer of 1993.

Her album ‘Rise’ went on to become one of the most successful of the era and has been certified four times Platinum after hitting sales of more than 1.2 million copies.

It shot up the charts in 2000 and 2001 with iconic songs like Out Of Reach, When A Woman, Sunshine and Should I Stay.

Her new album ‘Do It Again’ released in March last year charted in the official UK charts at #4 and was met with brilliant reviews.

She’s won numerous BRIT and MOBO Awards as well as the prestigious Ivor Novello Award in 2008 for ‘Outstanding Song Collection’.

Multi-award winning and platinum album selling artists The Blizzards, one of Ireland’s most powerful punk-pop live acts complete the impressive line-up.

The band have just released their latest single ‘Trigger Me’ written by front man Bressie.

And of course there’s the main act themselves, who have sold over 35 million albums worldwide, released nine number one singles, and achieved worldwide popularity with hits like ‘I Got A Feeling’ and ‘Boom Boom Pow’.

As The Black Eyed Peas have not played in Ireland for 11 years this show will be one of the most highly anticipated live music events of the decade.

Tickets for this incredible experience are on sale now via Ticketmaster. For more info visit www.RISELIVE.ie.

Major upgrade works starting on Ballinasloe water network

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February 28, 2022

Galway Daily news Irish Water completes works to improve Eyrecourt Water Supply

Ballinasloe town will be getting a more secure water supply with the replacement of a large amount of aging leaky water mains before long.

Work is due to start in the coming days on replacing 1.6km of old pipes prone to leaks and bursts, bringing frequent water outages.

The works will also involve laying new water service connections from the public water main in the road to people’s properties, and connecting them to their supply.

To minimise the impact on customers, areas of work will be limited to short sections along the R446 from Mackney Roundabout to Banertons Garage.

To facilitate the safe delivery of these works traffic management will be in place for the duration of the works. Local and emergency access will be maintained.

Gerry O’Donnell of Irish Water said “The size and scale of the leakage challenge nationally is well documented.”

“Replacing these old and damaged pipes in Ballinasloe, which had a history of bursting, will not only reduce the amount of drinking water lost by leakage it will also improve water quality for the local community.”

There may be some short-term water outages while these works are taking place.

Irish Water has said that people to be affected will be given 48 hours notice beforehand if this is to occur.

“We understand that road works can be inconvenient, but our crews will make every effort to minimise disruption to the local community as we continue to improve the water supply,” Gerry O’Donnell said.

The works will be carried out on behalf of Irish Water by Farrans Construction and are expected to be completed in May.

Christmas lights display raised over €3k for Galway Hospice

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February 28, 2022

Galway Daily news Christmas lights display raised over €3k for Galway Hospice

A Loughrea businessman’s annual Christmas Lights display at his home raised more than €3,000 for Galway Hospice this year.

Kevin Touhy has been creating a marvelous display of lights in his garden for many years now, and in recent years has been using it to raise money for charity.

Last Christmas he and his family chose to raise money for our local hospice, and took in a staggering €3,040 for the essential charity.

Declan and Chloe Treacy were present at the presentation of the money to the hospice, as the funds were raised in memory of Shane Treacy.

They are pictured above with Ruth Brennan of Galway Hospice.

“The effort Kevin and his family go to each year is exceptional. Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraiser,” the hospice said on facebook.

Galway Hospice is the main provider of palliative care in the city and county, through at home visits and in patient care at its Renmore facilities.

It is also heavily reliant on private donations to continue providing care for the most vulnerable people in society.

Sex offenders shouldn’t be able to change their names Galway TD says

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February 28, 2022

Galway Daily news Disappointment that no occupational injury benefits coming for Long Covid sufferers

Sex offenders should not be able to evade scrutiny by changing their name Galway TD Denis Naughten has said.

Deputy Naughten said that he welcomed the Minister for Justice saying that she was looking at whether legislation is needed to prevent sex offenders from changing their name by deed poll.

“Changing their names makes it more difficult for members of the public to do an online check into a person’s history,” stated Denis Naughten.

The Independent TD had previously spoken in the Dáil about people convicted of sex crimes using the right to be forgotten to get information about them removed by search engines.

“Over the last decade as I have campaigned to have a proper and effective sexual offenders register, I have been confronted by arguments regarding the rights of offenders.”

“I believe that it is now time to change this balance in favour of victims and ensure that their stories are not brushed under the electronic carpet by giving sex offenders the right to be forgotten.”

He said that it is a “key weakness” of the Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill, introduced last November, that it does not close off these loopholes.

In response to his oral question, Minister McEntee said she has noted the points he has made in relation to name changes, and is examining whether legislative changes are required.

Funding approved for flood relief works at Roxborough, Kilchreest

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February 27, 2022

galway daily news flood relief works at Roxborough, Kilchreest

Galway County Council has been allocated funding of €40,253 for a revised study and flood relief works at Roxborough, Kilchreest.

Galway East TD Seán Canney received confirmation from Minister Patrick O’Donovan that he has today approved the council’s application for funding.

He said that he is ‘delighted’ to see funding of this nature still being provided in Co Galway for minor flood relief works to help protect properties, houses and farmland.

“I want to commend Galway County Council for their efforts in applying for this much needed funding for Kilchreest and it will help alleviate flooding in this area,” he said.

“The Minor Works Scheme is a vital source of funding and I am delighted to see Galway benefitting from the revised scheme which I introduced when I was Minister for the Office of Public Works.”

Public urged to take part in Big Busk for Focus Ireland

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February 27, 2022

galway daily news big busk focus ireland — Pictured are Today FM presenters Ian Dempsey and Pamela Joyce at the launch of ‘The Big Busk for Focus Ireland ‘ which takes place on March 11. Photo: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland

Focus Ireland and Today FM are calling on people to take part in The Big Busk for Focus Ireland to raise vital funds to end homelessness in Ireland.

The fundraiser was launched today by Today FM presenters and aims to raise €250,000 for Focus Ireland, which supports families in Ireland affected by homelessness.

With 8,914 people currently without a home in Ireland, getting involved in the fight against homelessness is more important than ever.

In the last six months, two children became homeless every day. Today, there are nearly 2,500 children living in emergency accommodation across the country.

People across the country are being asked to get involved in The Big Busk for Focus Ireland by joining in their local Focus Ireland-organised Big Busk event in Dublin, Cork or Limerick, or by organising their own event in their community.

Whether it’s singing in the school playground, playing piano in the office or getting the guitar out on the GAA pitch, this fundraising event is easy – all you need is a tune and an audience.

Those looking to get involved and sign up to hold a busking event on Friday March 11^th can go to Todayfm.com/busk for more information.

Today FM will also be holding special events throughout the day on Friday March 11, including live performances from well-known Irish musicians to help drive donations.

Pat Dennigan, Focus Ireland CEO said: “With the number of families without a home on the rise, we want communities and individuals across the country to get involved in the fight against homelessness.

“The Big Busk for Focus Ireland will unite the country through music and performance to raise vital funds for homeless services across the country. We urge everyone to join us on Friday March 11^th and help us reach our fundraising goal of €250,000.”

To register to take part in ‘The Big Busk’ and for more information go to Todayfm.com/busk

Galway TD calls for Russian Ambassador to be expelled

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February 27, 2022

galway daily news calls for russian ambassador to be expelled

Galway East TD Ciarán Cannon has called for the Ambassador of Russia and his staff to be expelled from Ireland.

As the crisis in Ukraine entered its third day on Saturday, Deputy Cannon said that we can no longer facilitate a Russian embassy on Irish soil.

“Right now, there is no better way to show our solidarity with the Ukrainian people,” said the Fine Gael TD.

Deputy Cannon’s colleague Charlie Flanagan TD made a similar call earlier in the day, saying that the “ambassador with his coterie of friends and advisers in Dublin should pack up and go.”

The government has said that Ireland will shut its airspace to Russian flights, and the ban could become European Union wide if it is included in fresh EU sanctions against Russia.

Galway weather: More wind and rain forecast but high pressure to start new month

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February 27, 2022

Galway daily news galway Weather warning for heavy rain in effect

Many will be glad to see the back of February after what has been an unpleasant month weather-wise for most of the country.

And while the miserable weather looks set to continue into March, a brief spell of high pressure on Tuesday will bring some sunshine before the rain returns on Wednesday.

But on Sunday afternoon, windy and rainy conditions are forecast by Met Éireann, ahead of what will be another week of mostly unpleasant weather in Galway.

Outbreaks of rain will continue into Sunday night, but it will clear eastwards, followed by clear spells and scattered showers.

It will be quite windy early in the night with fresh to strong southerly winds, but these will ease by Monday morning.

A mostly cloudy start to March is in store for Galway on Tuesday, with further outbreaks of rain forecast. Sunny spells and isolated showers will follow, with high temperatures of 7 or 8 degrees.

High pressure will build on Monday night, bringing cold, dry and calm conditions across Ireland. There will be frost and icy patches as temperatures fall to between -3 and 0 degrees.

Tuesday will start bright, cold and frosty, with long spells of sunshine continuing for much of the day.

Winds will be light and variable and afternoon temperatures will range between 7 and 9 degrees.

Search continues for missing man last seen two weeks ago

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February 27, 2022

Gardaí have asked for the public’s assistance to help locate 51-year-old Donal Peyton who was last seen two weeks ago.

Donal went missing on 14 February in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, and he is described as being 5’ 5” in height, of medium build, with short brown hair.

When last seen he was wearing light blue jeans, a navy padded jacket and tan coloured shoes.

Anyone with information on Donal’s whereabouts is asked to contact Castlerea Garda station on 094 962 1630, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

Djibril Cissé | Make Use of His Quality Football

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February 26, 2022

Galway Daily United have a must win game against Limerick

Football Betting Predictions by Ex-Liverpool Striker Djibril Cissé at Betiton™

Whenever you are betting on football, you can decide to go it your own way and use your knowledge of football to make bets that will hopefully be successful, or if your knowledge about a particular team or match that you want to bet on is a little bit rusty, then you can make use of predictions that have been written by an expert. These experts are usually big fans of football that have spent a lot of time following the sport, but Betiton™ are able to offer something much better than this – they can give you football match predictions that have been supplied by Djibril Cissé himself.

Betiton™’s Brand Ambassador & Resident Football Expert: Djibril Cissé

So, what was it exactly that prompted Djibril Cissé to be asked to be Betiton™’s brand ambassador? Well, the owners of Betiton™ reached out to the former France and Liverpool player because they were searching for a footballer that could help them to stand out more, which is something that is vital in the fiercely competitive world of iGaming. Thus, they needed to find a player that played at the top level of professional football and has plenty of grit and a great character.

Cissé has a lot of grit and nobody who knows him well will question his character, which is the exact reason why the CEO of Betiton™, Arnaud Serour, opted to get in touch with him to see if he would be happy to work with them, and after finding out a bit more about the company, he was more than happy to offer his services. This was because he quickly realised that he has a lot in common with the owners of Betiton™ – they also have strong characters and the determination to succeed in a competitive industry.

Cissé is now 40 years old, and he is still playing football, albeit at a semi-professional level. He always gives his best when he steps out onto the field whoever he is playing for, and Betiton™ are always striving to give their customers the best sports betting experience whenever they sign on to bet. Other than their fiery determinations, Serour and Cissé discovered they have more in common: they both happen to be big fans of Olympique de Marseille and also hail from the same region in France! So, it is not too far-fetched to say that this was a partnership that was just meant to be.

Who Exactly is Djibril Cissé?

Former France international Cissé is known for having some brightly dyed hair, but there needs to be some respect put on his name. This is because he is responsible for perhaps the greatest penalty kick ever taken. You might be familiar with Bruno Fernandes and his hopping, skipping, and jumping technique if you watch plenty of the Premier League, or you might like a cheeky Panenka right down the middle, but in a match for Panathinaikos, he gave everyone a true lesson in the art of penalty taking.

He ran up and hit the ball with such ferocity that it actually stayed in the top corner of the net for about three seconds before gravity could catch up with it. It was really satisfying to watch, and if you have not seen it yet, then we recommend that you take a moment to find in on YouTube and see for yourself. You will not regret it.

Throughout his professional football career, Cissé played for Auxerre, Bastia, and Marseille in Ligue 1 and scored 96 goals. He also played in 41 matches for his national team and participated in two FIFA World Cups, although the less said about those the better – France finished at the bottom of their group in 2002 and 2010 and scored a grand total of one goal. Although, it is prudent to add here that Cissé was not to blame for the first failure in 2002, since he was a youngster at the time and only played 60 minutes across three matches. In the short time he had on the pitch, he showed the world how much potential he had.

He played for Liverpool and helped them win the Champions League back in 2005 – that is a match that still gives Milan fans nightmares to this day since they somehow contrived to lose when they were 3 goals to the good. As well as this, he also helped Liverpool win the FA Cup. Other English clubs that he played for include QPR and Sunderland.

He has also played in Italy for Lazio, and has played in Russia, Qatar, and Switzerland. He has played in more than 452 professional matches and has notched up 205 goals, so he has had a football career that he can be proud of.

Tuam vigil to show solidarity with people of Ukraine

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February 26, 2022

galway daily news University of Galway signs partnership with government of Ukraine

People will gather in Tuam this afternoon (Saturday) to show solidarity to the people of Ukraine and to protest Putin’s invasion of the country.

The candlelit vigil will take place at 5pm at the Square in Tuam.

A book of condolences will be available at the vigil.

A small anti-war demonstration in solidarity with Ukraine also took place at Eyre square yesterday afternoon.

Eight Galway Lidl stores raised €21,000 for Jigsaw last year

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February 26, 2022

galway daily news lidl ireland partners with jigsaw — Dr Joseph Duffy, CEO of Jigsaw (left) with Karolina Sulgaite, Jigsaw Hero, Lidl Store Glenageary, Orlaith White, Jigsaw Youth Advocate and J.P. Scally, CEO at Lidl Ireland (right). Pic. Robbie Reynolds

Lidl has announced it is extending its charity partnership with Jigsaw, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health in Ireland, for a further two years.

Last year, the eight Lidl stores in Galway and their 200 employees raised €21,000 for the charity.

The retailer has pledged to raise €2.5 million for Jigsaw, which provides free confidential professional support to young people aged between 12 and 25 in 14 centres across Ireland.

To date, Lidl Ireland has raised over €1.8 million for the charity and has committed to raise an additional €700,000 by the end of the partnership in 2024.

The partnership has already directly supported over 65 secondary schools (with a total student population of over 38,500) through a programme that empowers schools to strengthen the wellbeing and mental health of their students.

In addition to the charity work the retailer does with Jigsaw, Lidl Ireland also works with FoodCloud, and last year, Lidl stores in Galway donated 29,000 meals to charities in the local communities.

Dr Joseph Duffy, CEO of Jigsaw said: “We are so genuinely delighted that Lidl have selected to extend our partnership for a further two years.

“This is a clear demonstration of their ongoing commitment to working with us to change the conversation on youth mental health in Ireland.

“Without the commitment of community partners like Lidl, we simply cannot continue to deliver the vital mental health supports and services our young people, their families and communities deserve.

“We look forward to continuing our work with Lidl, their staff and customers in helping us all better value and better support our young people’s mental health.”

Number of COVID cases at UHG continues to fall

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February 26, 2022