COVID-19: 5,940 PCR-confirmed cases reported

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Briain Kelly

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February 2, 2022

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Galway Daily news 25 percent drop in COVID cases in Galway hospitals

There have been a further 12,560 total cases of COVID-19 from PCR and Antigen tests reported by health officials today.

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has notified another 5,940 PCR-confirmed cases of today.

In addition, there have been a further 6,620 positive Antigen tests registered through the HSE portal reported today.

There have now been a total of 6,228 deaths related to COVID-19 in Ireland since the start of the pandemic. This includes 92 deaths newly notified in the past week.

As of this morning there were 630 people in the country hospitalised with COVID, of whom 65 are in the ICU.

The COVID-19 data hub provides detailed information about the disease in the community, including the rollout of the booster campaign.

There have been 115,366 lab tests completed in the past week, 30.1% of which have tested positive for the virus.

A total of 2,705,792 booster vaccine doses have been administered as of yesterday, with 3,001 jabs given on Tuesday alone.

Taoiseach and Galway GAA lead tributes to late Noel Treacy

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Briain Kelly

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February 2, 2022

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Galway Daily news Taoiseach and Galway GAA lead tributes to late Noel Treacy — Noel Treacy, former Galway TD and Galway GAA Chairperson. Photo Credit: Galway GAA

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Galway GAA have led the tributes paid to former Galway TD Noel Treacy, who has passed away at the age of 70.

Taoiseach Martin said that Treacy, who served as a Fianna Fail TD for the better part of 30 years, was a “good friend and an outstanding public representative”.

Noel Treacy first came to Dáil Eireann in 1982 after winning a byelection for Galway East, and was subsequently reelected every time, until he decided not to contest the 2011 general election.

He brought “energy, warmth, and dedication” to his Ministerial roles, Micheál Martin said, referring to his position as a junior minister in six administrations.

He added that Noel was a “dedicated colleague” and loyal family man, who had an “infectious enthusiasm” and a great ability to connect with people.

Galway GAA has also paid tribute to Noel Treacy, who was appointed Chairperson of the County Board in 2013, and expressed sympathies for his family.

“As well as serving as County Chairperson, Noel was a fellow Padraig Pearses clubman and was a driving force of our club at all levels as a player, manager, administrator and a constant supporter of the black and white.”

“His passion and energy for all things Galway was always clearly evident. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and the whole Galway GAA community.”

The Taoiseach’s full statement reads:

“I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of former Minister Noel Treacy, a good friend and an outstanding public representative, who served both his community and country with great distinction.

“Representing Galway East in the Dáil from 1982 right through to 2011, Noel brought great energy, warmth and dedication to his many Ministerial roles across a range of departments including Finance, Justice, Transport, Enterprise, Trade and Employment, the Department of Taoiseach and Agriculture and Food.

“As Minister for Science and Technology, he played a significant role in building our modern economy, and as Minister of Europe he worked tirelessly to make Ireland an effective and constructive member of the EU.

“Noel was a dedicated family man and loyal colleague.

“His capacity to connect with the people he served, wherever they were, and infectious enthusiasm leaves a lasting legacy on Irish public life.

“My deepest sympathies go to his wife Mary, his children Joan, Emer, Lisa and Rory and to all his extended family and friends today.”

Gardaí investigating after car and house damaged in arson attack

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Briain Kelly

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February 2, 2022

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Gardaí are investigating after a car and a house were damaged as a result of an arson attack in Galway City over the weekend.

In the early hours of Sunday, January 30, a car was set alight while parked in front of a house at Garran Ard, Doughiska.

A black Audi A6 and the front of a house were damaged in this incident, which occurred at approximately 1:30am.

Gardaí have confirmed that no-one was injured as a result of this arson.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who who may have been in the area between the hours of midnight and 2am on January 30 and who may have information to contact them.

They are also appealing to anyone who may have video footage including dash cam footage covering this location during this period of time to make contact them.

Anyone with information can contact Oranmore Garda Station on 091-388030, their local Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

Gardaí say that the investigation is ongoing.

Allianz Leagues: Fixtures for Galway football and hurling

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Briain Kelly

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February 2, 2022

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Galway Daily sport Allianz Leagues: Fixtures for Galway football and hurling

Fixtures have been announced for both the Galway senior hurling and football sides in the Allianz League this weekend.

The Galway footballers are first up this weekend, when they will face off against Down in Round 2 of the League. The match will take place in Newry, starting at 5pm on Saturday.

The senior hurlers are starting their campaign off with a home game against Offaly at Pearse Stadium this Sunday at 2pm.

Tickets for the football and hurling matches can be purchased online here and here respectively, or at selected Centra and Supervalu stores.

Match tickets will not be available to purchase at the gates this weekend.

For those who can’t make it in person, the football game will also be livestreamed on GaaGo.ie

Tributes paid on passing of former Galway TD Noel Treacy

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Briain Kelly

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February 2, 2022

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Galway Daily news Memorial service Portiuncula Hospital

Former Galway TD and titan in county politics and sports Noel Treacy has passed away at the age of 70.

The Gurteen, Ballinsloe native spent almost three decades in politics after first becoming a Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East in a 1982 byelection.

In his long and successful career he served as a junior minister in six different government administrations.

He retired from politics ahead of the 2011 general election, but continued to be active in the county. Treacy was appointed Chairman of the Galway GAA county board in 2013.

Current TD for the Galway East constituency said that Noel Treacy was someone who cared deeply about the needs of the people he represented, and placed them at the heart of his work.

“He exemplified the very best in public service and was an exceptionally talented man.”

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said that he was “deeply saddened” to hear of the former TDs passing, calling him a good friend, and outstanding public representative.

“He cared deeply about his community and country, serving both with energy and commitment.”

Treacy is survived by his wife Mary, his four children Joan, Emer, Lisa and Rory, grandchildren, and extended family.

More time sought to build 88 houses in Headford

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Briain Kelly

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February 2, 2022

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Galway Daily news Green light for new apartment complex in Rahoon

A further extension of planning permission is being sought for the construction of 88 houses in Headford, first approved more than a decade ago.

Solus Holdings Ltd is seeking an extension of duration for planning permission for an estate at Cong Road, Headford.

This development will comprise a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced dwellings ranging from two to four bed units.

The development will also include a creche, landscaping, and associated site works.

Planning permission was first granted by Galway County Council in July of 2009, and two Extension of Duration applications have been granted since then.

The EOD application states that the developer began work in February of 2019, but was unable to progress further due to uncertainty and restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Delays relating to this uncertainty [were] further compounded by issues relating to the availability of materials and the required labour resultant from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The developer now expects work to be completed by the end of 2023. The current planning permission expired at the end of last December.

Solus Holdings Ltd is seeking a two year extension of the current planning permission to complete the housing estate.

Works completed on the site to date include securing the boundary, creating temporary access points, stripping the topsoil, as well as ground works for the access road and four of the homes.

Galway County Council is due to make a decision on whether to further extend the planning permission for this housing estate by February 25.

Almost 1,000 patients on trolleys in Galway last month

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Briain Kelly

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February 2, 2022

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There were almost 1,000 patients on trolleys in Galway’s hospitals last month in one of the worst Januarys on record.

University Hospital Galway there were 738 patients without a bed in January, six times higher than the same month last year.

The only January on record since 2006 that was worse than this year at UHG came in 2020.

Portiuncula Hospital, which had a streak of the worst months of overcrowding on record in 2021, also experienced a very bad month.

The 226 patients on trolleys at Portiuncula in January is a 14% increase on the figures for 2021, and only exceeded by the numbers for 2017.

Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation General Secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha said that we cannot return to the pre-pandemic “business as usual” status quo for chronic overcrowding.

“It is not acceptable to us that chronic overcrowding is allowed to continue while COVID is still rampant in many of our hospitals.”

“Our members are frankly embarrassed and tired of apologising to patients for the poor standard of care environments.”

The INMO is calling for the curtailment of elective surgery to continue until the end of this month in order to avoid worsening overcrowding.

Nationwide there were 8,636 patients on trolleys in Irish hospitals last month, 132% higher than in January 2021.

University Hospital Galway was the fourth worst affected in the country, behind UHL (1,300), Letterkenny UH (817), and Cork UH (750).

Phil Ní Sheaghdha said that the HSE must issue guidance to ensure “chronic overcrowding” does not continue in the coming months.

“Bespoke plans should be produced for hospitals where chronic overcrowding is a persistent feature of the hospital environment.”

Ros a Mhíl Harbour getting €25 million expansion

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Briain Kelly

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February 2, 2022

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Galway Daily news Extension of planning sought to complete Deep Water Quay at Ros a Mhíl

Approval has been given for a €25 million expansion of Ros a Mhíl Harbour to add new deep water quay facilities.

Minister for Agriculture and the Marine Charlie McConalogue announced during a visit to the fishing town that the government has signed off on building a new deep water quay.

The new quay facility will be built at the state-owned Fishery Harbour Centre, and funded through the Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme.

“Our Fishery Harbour Centres are critical to the seafood industry and Ros an Mhíl is a clear example of how these facilities stimulate economic activity for the surrounding rural coastal communities,” Minister McConalogue said.

He added that this is an example of the commitment to projects that will address the impact of Brexit on the fishing and seafood sector.

In 2020 the bulk of fish landings at Ros a Mhíl Fishery Harbour Centre were from Irish vessels, and were valued at €7 million.

The new deep water quay will provide an addition 200m of quayside to the 325m that presently exists.

It will extend the depth of the harbour by 70% in order to accommodate larger fishing vessels, and add 4ha of land potential to the Harbour Centre.

These combined new facilities are meant to bring the Connemara town more in line with the fishing facilities that are currently available at Killybegs and Castletownbere.

Minister McConalogue said in his visit on Tuesday that he had been impressed on previous occasions by the commitment of local stakeholders to improving the town.

“When I visited last October I was impressed by the ambitions held here in the local community for Ros an Mhíl.”

“There is huge potential for downstream development and jobs when this project comes on line and I have every confidence that this opportunity will be embraced and harnessed for the benefit of Connemara.”

Planning permission for the project was granted in 2017, and the Department has now decided to proceed with procurement for detailed design of the quay.

It is hoped that the project, which is expected to take up to 28 months to build, will go to tender for construction later this year.

Gardaí investigating after man exposes himself in public park

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Briain Kelly

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February 1, 2022

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Galway Daily news missing teen found safe

Gardaí are investigating an incident of a man exposing himself in a public park area during the day in Galway last week.

The indecent exposure by a male took place at Renville Park, Oranmore last Thursday January 27.

The incident took place in the middle of the day at approximately 12:45pm according to Gardaí.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have information to get in touch with them.

Anyone with information is asked to please contact Oranmore Garda Station on 091 388030 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

Connacht sign Leinster back Josh Murphy for two years

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Briain Kelly

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February 1, 2022

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Galway Daily rugby Four changes made to starting XV for Connacht v Glasgow

Connacht Rugby have made an exciting acquisition from Leinster with the announcement of the signing of Josh Murphy on a two year deal.

The 26-year old, who can play in the back row or second row, has made 52 appearances for Leinster, including starting in two pool games in this year’s Heineken Champions Cup.

Murphy has also been capped at Ireland U20 level, and will give Andy Friend’s side further depth across a number of positions heading into next season.

As to the decision to head west, Josh Murphy said that he is looking for a “new environment” to be a part of at this point, and is looking forward to coming to the Sportsground next summer.

“And hopefully try and put my hand up to get out on the pitch every week,” Murphy adds, “Playing matches regularly is what I love about this sport.”

He said that Connacht Head Coach and his team are “building something special”, which comes out in the team’s style of play.

For his part, Andy Friend said that Murphy’s arrival will be a further boost for the club, saying that he has “all the attributes” to be an important player for the next two years.

“Physically he’s very strong on and off the ball and coupled with an excellent skill set he is a player that very much suits our playing style.

“We’re delighted he’s chosen to come to Connacht and help add to the excellent squad we are already building here.”

5 Ways to Earn Extra Money With Mobile Apps

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Thomas O'Brien

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February 1, 2022

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Statistics show that the average user of a smartphone spends 3+ hours on their device every day – and the absolute majority of this time is spent on various mobile apps. It’s understandable: these days, you can do everything on an app, including but not limited to shopping, banking, and dating. But did you know that mobile apps can also help you earn?

Naturally, money-making apps aren’t going to help you become a millionaire or even quit your 9–5 anytime soon – and yet, they can be a nice way to earn some money on the side when you have a minute or ten to spare. Below you’ll find 5 ways to make money with mobile apps in your spare time!

Watch videos

A lot of apps pay you for watching short videos, such as ads or trailers. This might get a bit boring and repetitive, but hey – you don’t even need to pay attention to the videos: what the app (or rather, the ad provider) cares about is the number of views. However, if you do decide to watch, you can discover interesting apps or games that you might have not come upon otherwise, so it’s a bit of a win-win!

With apps like Swagbucks, you get rewarded in points for every video you watch, and you can later exchange them for cash or gift cards for various retailers (including massive ones that you probably already shop with, like Amazon).

Complete surveys

This is arguably the most popular way to make money with mobile apps. There are dozens of market research companies that help businesses to get to know their target market – and surveys are inseparable from that. If you’re someone who has an opinion on everything, this is a great way to turn it into an extra side of income!

We must note the availability of surveys varies in different locations: it depends on the markets the companies are targeting and looking to sell their products/services to (for example, a company that sells Christmas decorations is not likely to target countries that don’t celebrate it). Spending power also matters – and because of this, an US resident is likely to make more money than someone in, let’s say, Portugal.

Invest in stocks/cryptocurrencies

The idea of letting your money earn more money is definitely not new – but mobile apps add a modern spin to it. Whether you choose to invest in cryptocurrencies or stock markets, you can have all the exchanges and all the information you need in your pocket, and you can be aware of how your portfolio is doing at any given moment.

Just don’t forget investments always come with a certain risk: the value of your tokens or your shares can go down as well as up! Don’t get into investing if you’re not willing to spend quite a bit of time doing your homework and understanding the way the markets work – and don’t invest more money than you could afford to lose in the case of failure.

Share bandwidth

While not everyone is aware of this way of making money using mobile apps, it is definitely the most effortless one. With Honeygain, you only need to sign up, download the free app, and leave it running on your phone (or tablet/computer, for that matter). From there, the app will share your excess internet bandwidth, generating you passive income – all without you ever lifting a finger.

Honeygain, which already has users in 150+ countries, is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS devices. Once you need to collect your earnings, you can choose one out of three payout options – PayPal, Bitcoin, or JumpToken. This is a great way to make the most out of your unlimited Wi-Fi or data plan: why couldn’t it pay for itself?

Get cashback

Some people would argue that cashback is not technically making money – and we do get their point. However, you need to do your shopping anyway, so why not take the chance to get some of the money you spend back? Apps like Ibotta allow you to get cashback for both shopping with selected online retailers (via the mobile or using a browser extension on your computer) and for uploading pictures of the receipts you get in physical stores. The fuller your pocket, the more fun you can have with it!

Mobile apps are incredibly versatile these days, so why not make the most of them? Replace pointless scrolling with making money online and enjoy additional earnings!

COVID-19: 4,208 PCR-confirmed cases reported

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Briain Kelly

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February 1, 2022

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Galway Daily news Galway hospitals see COVID cases double in recent weeks

There have been a further 10,618 total cases of COVID-19 from PCR and Antigen tests reported by health officials today.

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has notified a further 4,208 PCR-confirmed cases.

In addition, another 6,410 positive antigen tests registered through the HSE portal have been reported.

As of this morning there were 624 people in the country hospitalised with COVID-19, of whom 66 are in the ICU.

The COVID-19 data hub provides detailed information about the disease in the community, including the rollout of the booster campaign.

There have been 115,451 lab tests completed in the past week, 29.8% of which have tested positive for the virus.

A total of 2,700,458 booster vaccine doses have been administered as of yesterday, with 2,162 jabs given on Monday.

Approval given for 1,000 solar panels at Medtronic in Mervue

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Briain Kelly

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February 1, 2022

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galway daily news Galway leads the pack in new Solar for Schools programme

The Medtronic plant in Galway has been given planning approval for the installation of a large number of solar panels.

Planning permission has been granted for the installation of 1,000 photovoltaic panels on the roof of Medtronic’s Mervue facility, on the Michael Collins Road.

The 390W solar panels will be mounted on the south facing sloped roof, covering an area of approximately 1,700m².

The city council granted planning approval for the development with three standard conditions attached.

During the pandemic the medical devices manufacturer made huge numbers of ventilators from at the Mervue manufacturing facility.

Galway sees number of COVID patients in hospital cut in half

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Briain Kelly

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February 1, 2022

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galway daily news 61 COVID patients in Galway's hospitals

The number of COVID-19 patients hospitalised in Galway has been cut in half in the past week.

There were 41 confirmed cases at UHG in the latest figures from the HSE as of Monday, down from 55 the previous day.

It is also a massive drop from 77 confirmed cases in the hospital as week prior, when UHG had the most cases in the country.

Now the city hospital has the 5th highest number of COVID patients of Ireland’s hospitals.

Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe has also seen a massive drop in the number of cases.

There were five COVID-19 cases at Portiuncula Hospital as of Monday, less than half of the 12 that were there a week prior.

Of these patients in Galway, four total are being treated in the ICU, two each at Portiuncula and UHG.

This is a daily increase of one patient at UHG, but less than the four which were in the ICU there a week ago.

Popular Galway pub gets exclusive single cask whiskey

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Briain Kelly

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February 1, 2022

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Galway Daily food & drink Galway Bar gets signature cask whiskey

The popular Galway pub O’Connells have a very exclusive treat to entice customers in the door, with an exclusive 12-year old single cask whiskey.

This new Powers 12-year old whiskey comes from many visits to Midleton Distillery in Cork.

During these trips they had access to the best of casks stored in the warehouses, which led to the selection of the O’Connells Cask after much consideration (and tasting).

Two centuries of experience have taught the people of Midleton a lot about distilling, and creating some of the best whiskey made in Ireland.

With their help and guidance O’Connells have chosen a wonderful example of a Pot Still Irish Whiskey.

The whiskey starts to introduce itself straight out of the glass. Toasted oak, sweetness of toffee and caramel along with the subtleness of fig on the nose. A great intro into what’s to come.

The first taste has a silky texture with spices coming in gently at first then gradually building up. Touches of dark chocolate, roasted coffee beans and nuttiness hit the taste buds.

On the finish the oak notes slowly fade allowing the sweet and nutty tones to linger until the end.

“We managed to whittle down the final line up to five whiskeys from five single casks,” explains Paul Flanagan of O’Connells.

“These casks were all over 12 years ago, some even longer. For our final tasting and selection day, we came back to our bar off Eyre Square”.

In the end the choice of cask was “fairly unanimous” he adds, a good sign for the customers that will get to sip this exclusive spirit.

This cask was originally laid down to mature on the grounds of Midleton in 2007, released and bottled in 2021 before becoming available this year.

O’Connells Powers 12-year-old Single Cask Release (€295) is available to buy from the bar in Eyre Square.

Eight day roadworks near Loughrea to commence tomorrow

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Briain Kelly

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February 1, 2022

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Galway Daily news Roadworks to disrupt traffic near Portumna on Tuesday

Roadworks near Loughrea will affect traffic in the area for just over a week when they commence tomorrow.

Galway County Council is carrying out resurfacing overlay works on the R446 between Kilmeen and Dartfield.

The works are due to commence on Wednesday, and are expected to take a total of eight days to complete.

In order to facilitate these roadworks, traffic management measures will be in place each day from 7:30am to 6:30pm.

As a consequence users of this road are requested to expect delays and as such should allow additional time for their journeys.

Govt criticised for jobseekers announcement

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Michael Malone

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February 1, 2022

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Galway Daily news Galway TDs calls for support of Post Offices to prevent closures

People Before Profit Galway representative Adrian Curran has criticised the government announcement that those in receipt of Jobseekers payments will once again need to collect their payments in post offices.

Minister Heather Humphreys made the announcement last week, saying the move will bring additional footfall to post offices as well as helping to combat social welfare fraud.

But Adrian Curran has argued that this particularly disadvantages those in rural areas who need to travel to access a post office, and that it forces welfare recipients to take ‘unnecessary risks’ during an ongoing pandemic.

He said that it was cynical for the government to present ‘forcing jobseekers recipients to travel’ to a post office to access their payments as a move to revive our post office network, given “how its persistent underfunding of our post offices over the last decade led to the closures of many post offices across Co. Galway, particularly in rural areas.”

“With the removal of these essential services and the cutting of bus routes in the county under this government further decimating the already limited public transport network in rural Galway, this measure will only serve to make it unnecessarily hard and prohibitive for jobseekers to receive essential supports to which they are entitled,” said Curran.

“Furthermore, the government’s dropping of Covid restrictions does not mean the danger of the virus has suddenly gone away, and Covid underscores why welfare payments should continue to be paid directly to all recipients, no matter their circumstances.

“It is entirely unnecessary and reckless for any social welfare recipient to be forced to queue up in a public place and risk infection to themselves and those around them during an ongoing pandemic.”

Third level students urged to take vaccine booster

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Michael Malone

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February 1, 2022

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galway daily news Vaccine booster clinic continuing today for people in their 50s

Minister for Further Education Simon Harris has encouraged students to get their COVID-19 vaccine boosters “as soon as they can”.

Speaking today, Minister Harris said that Omicron remains a concern for people who have not been fully vaccinated and received their booster.

He said that a significant number of people aged between 17 and 34 tested positive for Covid-19 over Christmas and therefore cannot get their vaccine yet, but he urged people to do so when they can.

Those who have tested positive for COVID-19 should wait three months before getting their booster.

Damien McCallion, HSE Lead Vaccination Programme, said current research shows that two weeks after a booster, someone’s protection against severe illness should go back up to 90%.

“You can book your booster appointment on hse.ie three months after your last vaccine,” he said.

“Or if you find it easier to get to a pharmacy, you’ll find a list of participating pharmacies on hse.ie. If you’ve had COVID-19 since you were vaccinated, wait three months before booking your booster.”

The minister also encouraged students who are going home during Reading Week to avail of the free antigen tests across third level colleges.

Druid Theatre announce 10 year partnership with NUI Galway

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Briain Kelly

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January 31, 2022

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Galway Daily theatre Druid Theatre announce 10 year partnership with NUI Galway — Ethel Rose Murray and Luke Heffernan (NUIG students) Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh (NUI Galway President) Professor Patrick Lonergan (O’Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance) Garry Hynes (Artistic Director and founder, Druid Theatre Company)) Marie Mullen (actor and founder of Druid Theatre Company) Photo: Boyd Challenger

NUI Galway and the world renowned Druid Theatre have announced a ten year partnership to boost their creative arts collaboration.

This partnership will build on the long standing relationship between the university and theatre company, aiming to strengthen arts programmes, offer internships, and build on the international reputation for arts Galway already has.

Garry Hynes, founder and Artistic Director of Druid, said that for the past ten years, the Druid Academy at NUIG has been a source of “pride and inspiration” for all involved, helping students embark on a career in theatre.

“We are delighted to announce the next stage of this academic partnership, deepening the relationship between ourselves, the students and the wider academic community in NUI Galway, the place where Druid was founded in 1975.”

Several concrete commitments have already been made, such as a series of bespoke on-site performances and conversations.

The first of these was Druid Gregory, which took place outdoors in the University’s Quadrangle in September 2020.

The University will also host an exhibition to mark Druid’s 50^th birthday and NUI Galway 180^th anniversary in 2025.

Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, President of NUIG said that the Druid Theatre is one of the great things to have started at the university.

“We have a great tradition here of the creative arts and this partnership with Druid renews this relationship and is very much embedded in our values.”

“When you ask why a student from Boston, Berlin or Beijing would choose to study in Galway, one aspect is the unique opportunity they have to learn with our world class creative organisations, including Druid.”

There will also be a focus on the NUI Galway alumni, partly through Druid’s international productions, as well bringing renewed visual presence for the creative arts company on campus.

Professor of Drama and Theatre Studies Patrick Lonergan said “Druid is not only an inspirational theatre company; it is also one of Galway’s most successful and resilient businesses.”

“Our students will learn from their example as they build their own creative arts enterprises, working in the west of Ireland, nationally, and internationally – just as Druid do.”

“We’ve already achieved so much from working together: the next decade of cooperation promises to be hugely exciting.”

COVID-19: Another 3,872 PCR and 4,759 Antigen test cases

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Briain Kelly

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January 31, 2022

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There have been a further 8,631 total cases of COVID-19 from antigen and pcr tests reported by health officials today.

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has notified an additional 3,872 PCR-confirmed cases today.

In addition, there have been a further 4,759 positive antigen tests registered through the HSE portal.

As of 8am this morning there were 692 people hospitalised with the COVID, of whom 75 are in the ICU.

On Saturday the HPSC was notified of 5,091 PCR-confirmed cases, and 4,057 positive antigen tests registered.

Then on Sunday there were 4,400 PCR-confirmed cases reported, along with 3,893 positive antigen tests.

The COVID-19 data hub provides detailed information about the disease in the community, including the rollout of the booster campaign.

There have been 114,514 lab tests completed in the past week, 30% of which have tested positive for the virus.

A total of 2,695,836 booster vaccine doses have been administered as of yesterday, with 1,697 administered on Sunday.

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