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A trading app is a software platform for trading: opening, closing and managing market positions through a financial intermediary like an online broker.

Brokers frequently offer trading apps either for free or at a discount rate in exchange for maintaining a funded account and/or making a specified trades transaction per month. The best trading app UK offers a mix of robust features and low fees.

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Below are the popular stock trading apps you should consider opening and using to trade your stocks.

Let’s start with the best stock trading app for personal finance focused investors, then highlight other ideal stock trading apps for beginners.

Webull: Best Stock Trading App for Beginners

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Webull provides access to several powerful tools useful for in-depth trading analysis, making it one of the best stock research and analysis apps. For traders, in addition to the commission-free trading and analytic tools, Webull offers a subscription to Nasdaq TotalView for $1.99/month, allowing you to see Level II quotes. This assists in gaining a better sense of full supply and demand for stock outside of the national best bid offer (NBBO)

SoFi Invest: Best for personal Finance-Focused Investors

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TradeStation Go: Best for Intermediate to Advanced Traders

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Beginners to trade could find these services overwhelming. The technical tools and screeners provided are all at or near the top of the class, making it the best stock trading platform for advanced traders.

Other commonly used trading platforms include Interactive Brokers, TD Ameritrade, Robinhood. Whether you’re a beginner trader or more of an expert, there are stock app options to fit your needs. Choose one or more stock apps to try out to start investing your future through stocks.

Galway farmer features in facinating new documentary series

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February 15, 2022

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As farming enters its busiest six-month period from April to September, a new TG4 series Contractors will look at the fascinating stories of seven contractors and their families.

One of the farmers to feature in the documentary series is Peadar Seoighe from Corr na Móna in Galway, who has been in the contracting business for around six years.

From lime spreading to topping and spraying rushes, Peadar has built an agri-contracting business based upon the size of enterprise in the hills of Corr na Móna along with his competent sheep dog called Lindsey, who helps him get the job done!

The seven-part series explores the working lives and personal narratives of seven families, providing a unique practical and personal insight into contemporary life in rural Ireland.

The series highlights their professional challenges, the high and lows of their daily routine and their hopes and dreams, presenting a no-holds barred portrait of 7 extraordinary crews for hire – all members of an agricultural sub-economy without which farming would not be possible.

For the 137,000 families whose livelihoods depend on farming, it is a full-on, full-time job.

But few farmers have the time, the manpower or the expensive specialist plant required to do it, so they call on the services of 1,800 agricultural contractors from across the country.

Every year and in all weathers, these hardworking journeymen and women arrive with 20,000 tractors and harvesters, €150 million worth of agricultural machinery and 10,000 full and part-time operators.

In a single season, their crews will harvest five million bales of silage, spread 10 billion litres of slurry and handle a mammoth nationwide programme of hedge-cutting, reseeding, crop spraying, fencing, ploughing and drainage maintenance.

Watch Contractors on TG4 on Thursday 24 February at 9.30pm.

NUIG shares Government funding for ENLIGHT University Alliance

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February 15, 2022

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

NUI Galway has welcomed Government support for the ENLIGHT University Alliance, which will increase opportunities for students and staff to study, learn and work across Europe.

NUI Galway has secured funding of almost €445,000 from the Higher Education Authority (HEA) to progress the new pan-European teaching, learning and research initiative over the next two and half years.

ENLIGHT gives universities the platform to create a new type of ‘campus’ where students and staff have increased opportunities for international study, training, teaching, research and sharing of services.

NUI Galway’s Vice President International, Professor Becky Whay, said that the alliance exemplifies the University’s commitment to openness and diversity.

“Our partnership in a European University Network puts us at the forefront of designing models for cross European collaboration, education, research and growth,” said Professor Whay.

“This funding support from the HEA is critical to our ability to optimise the advantages that membership of this alliance opens up for us – for our students who wish to travel and learn throughout Europe and for our staff who wish to partner with fellow academics and professional services.”

The Government funding will strengthen NUI Galway’s participation in ENLIGHT and support student exchanges and staff collaboration and engagement.

The ENLIGHT alliance includes NUI Galway; Comenius University, Bratislava (Slovakia); University of Groningen (Netherlands); University of Bordeaux (France); Gent University (Belgium); University of Tartu (Estonia); University of Gottingen (Germany); University of the Basque Country; and Uppsala University (Sweden).

ENLIGHT aims to collaboratively transform higher education, addressing societal challenges and promoting equitable quality of life, sustainability and external engagement with the communities of the partner universities.

NUI Galway President and current chair of the ENLIGHT Alliance, Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, said NUI Galway is delighted with the Government support to strengthen their participation in the ENLIGHT alliance.

“All nine of the universities in ENLIGHT are based outside of capital cities which gives us a particular perspective on the world and community,” he said.

“Together, we are regional drivers of development, working closely to tackle societal challenges and see international ambition as a means of maximising regional impact. At NUI Galway, we serve our region best – and respect it – by being open to the highest standards of excellence and co-operation.

“Securing Government support for ENLIGHT will afford us and our students and staff the opportunity to learn collectively, to excel and to address shared challenges consistent with our values as a university community.”

Government must make work more financially beneficial says Galway TD

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February 15, 2022

Galway Daily news Additional Dog fines will have little effect without more Dog Wardens

The Government has a responsibility to ensure that workers are incentivised to return to the workforce, a Galway TD has said.

Galway East TD Seán Canney said that people coming off Jobseekers Supports need to have an increase in their take home pay when working so that work pays, and they are better off financially when working.

The Independent TD said that issues such as the loss of medical cards, enhanced child benefit, PRSI rates and social housing thresholds all contribute as a disincentive to people joining the workforce.

“Employers need to have access to a workforce and right now it is virtually impossible to get workers,” said Deputy Canney.

“All sectors are under pressure to find workers in construction, homecare, hospitality, and transport to meet current demand.

“There is an opportunity to address these difficulties by adjusting the PRSI for people between €18 to €22k in income, increasing income threshold for medical cards and social housing and allowing the continuation of enhanced child benefit for the first two years of employment for people giving up jobseekers and taking up employment.”

Salthill Cycleway trial cancelled after city council vote

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February 14, 2022

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Galway City Councillors have voted 13 to 4 to revoke plans for a trial Salthill cycleway this summer.

Only Mayor Colette Connolly, Cllr Owen Hanley, Cllr Martina O’Connor and Cllr Niall Murphy opposed a motion to revoke the plans, meaning the temporary 3km cycleway will not go ahead this year.

Mayor of Galway Colette Connolly said that it was ‘very disappointing’ after all the effort put in by so many, and that it is now time to move onto a permanent cycling solution for Salthill and other areas.

Cllr Owen Hanley argued for a compromise trial, with improved design and increased engagement with residents, those with disabilities, the emergency services and businesses.

He said that in a climate and transport crisis, we need both change and action and that he believes councillors made the wrong decision.

Cllr Alan Cheevers said that he was unable to support the options available, as they would have a huge impact on people’s lives.

An Garda Síochána, the Fire Brigade and the HSE’s Emergency Management Unit supported neither of the two options for a temporary cycle lane, saying that a one way traffic system would negatively impact response times.

Cllr Mike Cubbard said that he changed his opinion based on the information provided by the emergency services, as the temporary cycleway as designed ‘cannot work in their views’.

On Sunday, hundreds of people took part in the ‘Big Red Community Cycle’ to support the proposed temporary Salthill Cycleway.

Members of a number of cycling groups in the city and beyond joined a number of politicians, wearing red, to ‘show the love’ for better road safety in Galway.

Speaking ahead of the cycle, Martina Callanan, deputy chair of Galway Cycling Campaign, said that families ‘know Galway’s coast road is treacherous’.

“They do not feel safe, so they do not cycle. The Salthill Cycleway is not for the minority that do cycle that road, the Salthill Cycleway is for those thousands that don’t,” she said.

“Feeling safe comes from protection, so at Community Cycles, you do see families cycling along the Prom because there is safety in numbers, plus the relief of a Garda escort. This Sunday’s event is set to be the biggest community cycling event in the city.”

Search ends for missing Dublin man after body found in Dangan

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February 14, 2022

Galway Daily news Woman (80s) dies following car crash two weeks ago

The search for missing Dublin man Dean McCann has ended after a body was recovered in the Dangan area.

The 28-year-old went missing from his home in Dublin on 5 February and he was last sighted at Eyre Square in Galway city.

Gardaí said that after the discovery of a body yesterday, Sunday, the search has now been stood down.

An Garda Síochána thanked the public for their assistance.

Galway Simon Community supported more people than ever before in 2021

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February 14, 2022

galway daily news Galway Simon gets approval to build apartments for older people

Galway Simon Community has revealed it supported 814 households across the West in 2021 who were homeless or at risk of homelessness.

The local homelessness and housing charity reported this as being more households than it has ever supported before, and that it represented an increase of 26% on the previous year.

The households, Galway Simon says, were made up of 948 adults and 563 children who received support from their Homelessness Prevention and Housing services.

Throughout 2021, the charity says that the situation remained “extremely challenging” for their frontline services as more and more people continued to turn to them for help.

At the same time, the number of people in Emergency Accommodation in the West of Ireland also continued to grow, jumping from 377 people in January 2021 to 504 people in December.

Galway Simon Community continues to highlight that the national Emergency Accommodation figures do not represent the true extent of the homelessness crisis.

The charity says the figures only include a very small portion of the people they support and that the true extent of the crisis is much worse as those sleeping rough and in hidden homelessness are not counted.

Karen Golden, CEO of Galway Simon Community, explained that the organisation continues to be there for people in crisis.

“A lot of incredible work was done by our staff and volunteer teams throughout the year to support people experiencing homelessness, or the threat of homelessness, in extremely challenging circumstances,” she said.

“We supported 641 households to prevent them from becoming homeless, and we provided accommodation and housing to a further 173 households who had no place to call home. In total, we worked with 1,511 individuals across our Homelessness Prevention and Housing Services.”

Karen Golden said that many people who came to Galway Simon for support during the year were living in the private rental sector or were involuntarily sharing, so they are continuing to see the effects of the lack of social and affordable housing in the West of Ireland.

“Covid-19 also continued to have a major impact on peoples’ lives throughout the year as we dealt with lockdowns, further restrictions and many being unable to work,” Karen said.

Despite the increased demand on Galway Simon Community’s services, the charity had very positive outcomes for those who turned to them for help.

“It’s no surprise that there were many challenges faced by our teams in trying to support people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in 2021. However, our staff and volunteers are incredible at navigating challenging situations,” added Karen.

At the end of 2021, Galway Simon Community was working with hundreds of people. During the year, we helped to resettle 131 households into homes of their own and we successfully prevented 109 households from having to leave their own homes.

“As we start 2022, Galway Simon Community is committed to helping as many people as possible throughout the West who need our support. Our focus continues to be on preventing homelessness before it happens, and in providing housing led solutions to those experiencing homelessness.”

Showing respect and care for women with epilepsy on World Epilepsy Day

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February 14, 2022

galway daily news world epilepsy day 2022

As a woman with epilepsy and a patient advocate, I would like to raise awareness of a special website that I assisted and supported in setting up at WomenAndEpilepsy.org.

I was a premature baby that arrived two months early much to the horror and disbelief of my parents. This is part of the reason that I was inspired to get involved as a patient advocate. My epilepsy was not obvious when I was born because there was a lot of focus on other medical issues.

As a child being diagnosed with epilepsy the consultant showed me the EEG and then the MRI Scan showing the defects in the structure of my brain. As a child the electrical storm in my brain was a frightening reality. The medical practitioners took excellent care of me, but I did not transition from the Paediatrics department to the adult department due to travelling to third level in a different city.

There was not a focus on the issues that faced me as a woman. I went off the University and was delightful unaware of the issues facing me around contraception and the risks to an unborn child of certain medications.

For International Women’s Day there is a desire this year to break down bias. I feel no shame as a woman in discussing my rights to have control over my body. Control to a person with epilepsy is precious.

With this special website for women with epilepsy, I am so proud to see the recognition of the concern and requirement for clear and adequate information. This may seem basic and some people have asked me the reason for a safe and secure website.

For answers to questions such as:

Why is epilepsy different for women?
What are hormones and how do they affect epilepsy?
How does puberty affect epilepsy?
Will epilepsy affect my sex life?
Epilepsy and contraception
Epilepsy and valproate
Accidental or unplanned pregnancy
What you need to know to have the healthiest pregnancy possible
Risks to the foetus of an unmanaged pregnancy in a woman with epilepsy
Questions for your doctor

We have done active work to include all women.

For me I am not even thinking about it – even if you don’t plan to get pregnant any time soon, there are things that are vital to understand.

For my friend who is planning and thinking about having a baby – as a woman with epilepsy, you need to plan well ahead of any potential pregnancy, so that you can have a healthy pregnancy.

For my friend Emma, who is pregnant! – being pregnant is a time of wonder, but if you have epilepsy, you will need to be mindful of certain issues.

For my friend Anna, who is already a mother – this is an exciting time for new parents. But it is also a time full of questions and, often, worries.

There is also a section for medical professionals. WomenAndEpilepsy.org has been developed by the International Bureau for Epilepsy (ibe-epilepsy.org) as part of its Epilepsy & Pregnancy Project. The campaign has been developed with financial support from Sanofi. Sanofi has had no editorial control over the content of the materials.

We welcome all feedback please email: info@ibe-epilepsy.org

City Centre street closing for two weeks

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February 14, 2022

A street in Galway City Centre will be closing daily for two weeks next month due to gas works taking place.

Gas Main reinforcement works will be carried out in Bowling Green from March 7 – 20.

In order to facilitate these works, the road will be closed from 8am to 6pm each day, from the Market Street junction to the Mary Street junction.

Temporary diversion routes will be in place via Market Street and Abbeygate Street Upper .

Localised access will be maintained at all times.

Weather warning issued as Storm Dudley to hammer west of Ireland

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February 14, 2022

Met Eireann has issued a weather warning for Galway as Storm Dudley is set to bring fierce winds to the west of Ireland this week.

A Status Yellow wind warning has been issued for Galway, Mayo, Clare, and Donegal from noon Wednesday to the same time Thursday.

Westerly winds associated with Storm Dudley will reach mean speeds of 50 – 65km/hr during this time.

Damaging gusts of up to 110km/hr are also predicted by Met Eireann, with stronger winds still on exposed coasts and on high ground.

A combination of high tide and strong winds will lead to some coastal flooding.

This warning will be updated on Tuesday morning as Met Eireann continues to track Storm Dudley.

Donegal is likely to see the worst effects of the storm, with a status orange wind warning issued for the northwestern county for Wednesday night and Thursday morning.

A Gale warning has also been issued for all Irish coastal waters during Storm Dudley, with southwesterly winds, veering westerly, reaching gale force 8 or strong gale force 9 on Wednesday and Thursday.

Met Éireann meteorologist, Emer Flood said: “It’s been a fairly quiet year so far but that’s all going to change this week as an active jet stream steers several low-pressure systems across Ireland and the UK.”

“On Wednesday Storm Dudley will bring strong winds to mainly northern and western areas, these strong winds in combination with high tides will lead to large coastal waves and some coastal flooding.”

Unfortunately, Dudley is only the first half of a very unsettled week ahead, as it will be followed by Storm Eunice on Friday, which will bring more widespread strong winds, along with spells of heavy rain & possibly snow.

“As Storm Dudley clears eastwards on Thursday morning winds will ease for a time, before picking up again on Friday morning as Storm Eunice approaches,” Emer Flood said.

“We’re keeping a close eye on this Storm as there is the potential for more widespread strong winds across Ireland which may lead to some disruption and damage.”

“Along with strong winds, Eunice is expected to bring spells of heavy rain and potentially some snow.”

“We’re advising the public to keep a close eye on the weather forecast as the week progresses as further weather warnings are likely to be issued.”

GMIT purchases Galwegians RFC grounds in €9m deal

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February 14, 2022

Galway Daily news GMIT purchases Galwegians RFC grounds in €9m deal

GMIT has announced the purchase of the grounds of Galwegians Rugby Club on the Old Dublin Road for €8.95 million today.

The 9.75 acre Crowley Grounds site is just a minutes walk away from the GMIT campus in the city.

Galwegians RFC voted last year to sell the site to GMIT, while the club is in the process of developing a new base in the city.

The existing grounds will continue to be used by the rugby club under licence in the interim.

Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris visited the site today while in Galway, saying that this land will be an important part of developing the new Atlantic Technological University.

“I really want to welcome the purchase of this land to facilitate future expansion, which has long been an ambition for GMIT.”

“The site will now enable the new Atlantic Technological University to expand and develop facilities beside its existing Galway campus, as demand for higher education continues to rise.”

The purchase of the site was funded to the tune of €6.45 million by the Higher Education Authority.

President of GMIT Dr Orla Flynn said that this is a significant development for the Atlantic Technological University, which is due to come into being at the start of April.

“Acquiring these lands will enable a safe expansion and development of Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Galway City for the years ahead and facilitate projected growth in student numbers.”

“ATU will have a strong footprint across the eastern side of Galway City, and we look forward to continued good relations with all our neighbouring community partners, including Galwegians RFC.”

“For now the site will continue to be used for sports purposes. As part of the sale agreement GMIT has granted a license to Galwegians to share the sports facilities with the institute for a number of years.”

“I want to pay tribute to all those who have worked tirelessly over the years to bring this process to a very satisfactory conclusion.”

Ireland needs a living wage Galway TD says

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February 14, 2022

Galway Daily news Respite services at Merlin Park to be restored by August

A substantial part of the over €20 billion social welfare budget is going to support employed people receiving “inadequate” wages Galway TD Catherine Connolly has said.

Speaking in the Dáil, Deputy Connolly said that there is “no escaping” the fact that Ireland needs to bring in a living wage.

The Independent TD asked Tániaste Leo Varadkar if the government has received a report from the Low Pay Commission, which itself has commissioned research from NUI Maynooth on moving to a living wage in Ireland.

“Workers in this country could not survive without the benefit of the State through social welfare, which is €21 billion or €22 billion per year, a substantial proportion of which goes to back up inadequate wages.”

“It is essential we comply with what was set out in the programme for Government, which is a minimum wage. People cannot survive without it.”

Tánaiste Varadkar said that the government is committed to “progressing a living wage” in the lifetime of this government.

However, he added that many small businesses have been badly affected by the pandemic, and are already struggling to pay their existing wages.

“We need to make sure we proceed in a way that does not cause jobs to be lost in terms of numbers of people employed or that would see employees having their hours cut, as to do so would be counterproductive.”

The Low Pay Commission was asked to examine this prospect last year, and commissioned a team of researchers at NUI Maynooth to look at the “policy, social and economic implications” of moving to a loving wage.

“The research will examine international evidence on living wages, examining different calculation methods, examining the policy implications and outlining options for moving to a living wage in Ireland,” Leo Varadkar said.

The Tánaiste said that this research was delivered to the Low Pay Commission in January, and he is expecting a report “perhaps in the next month” on their evaluation.

Deputy Connolly asked if the a more precise time could be given for when that report will be ready, as well as if and when it will be published.

“I understand many small employers cannot pay enough because there are many restraints on them, but there is no escaping the fact we need a living wage.”

“It has certainly become much more difficult to provide it because of the way we have given free rein to the market.”

The Tánaiste said that the report and research will be published, but that he cannot give a definitive timeline, as the commission is not under his control.

“It has a new chairman and a number of new members in addition to other ongoing work. My officials tell me we expect to get the report next month, which will be March.”

If that happens, it is hoped that proposals can be brought before the government in April or May he added, with the goal of implementing a plan in 2023.

IBM creating 200 jobs in Galway, Cork, and Dublin

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IBM Ireland has today announced they intend to create 200 new jobs across Galway, Dublin, and Cork.

The recruitment across IBM’s Irish operations are across a range of positions from research, development, and innovation (RD&I) roles to digital sales.

The recruitment has already commenced for these new positions, and it is expected that it will be completed in the coming months.

Welcoming the new investment by IBM, An Tánaiste and Minister for Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar said that it builds on a “long and fruitful” relationship the company has had in Ireland.

“These high-quality jobs will be a further boost to the company’s activities here in Ireland and drive its very strong position in the Irish ICT sector.”

Deborah Threadgold, Country General Manager, IBM Ireland said that IBM is synonymous with “the fabric of business” in Ireland.

“As someone who joined IBM Ireland in 1997, I can personally testify that joining IBM brings a wealth of opportunities to develop both your technical and business skills as we continue to push the boundaries of technology for businesses both in Ireland and internationally.”

“I am very proud of IBM’s purpose – to be the catalyst that makes the world work better, and that requires a highly skilled workforce and an inclusive culture that enables people from all backgrounds to thrive.”

Martin Shanahan, Chief Executive of IDA Ireland, said that in more than 65 years operating in Ireland, IBM has constantly evolved to suit its clients’ needs.

“This announcement demonstrates the company’s continued confidence in the availability of a highly skilled and talented workforce to further support its evolution. The depth and spread of the roles is a testament to this. ”

He added that IBM’s commitment to Ireland over the years has played a significant role in the development of the tech sector here.

Council rejects converting city centre apartments to apart-hotel

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February 14, 2022

Galway Daily news An Bord Pleanála overrules own Inspector to approve converting city centre apartments to apart-hotel

Planning permission has been refused to convert an apartment building in Galway City Centre to a self-catering hotel.

Cornacloy Property Holdings Limited sought approval to convert the 17 apartments in the CityPoint building to an apart-hotel usage.

The 17 apartments are currently part of a mixed-use development, occupied by TK Maxx at the ground level, along with other businesses.

The residential units are located on the third to fifth floors of the building.

Galway City Council rejected the plans, saying in its decision that it was “unacceptable” for the apartments to be converted to short term tourist accommodation.

This would be “contrary to the housing strategy, the housing policy, and the neighbourhood concept as outlined in the Galway City Development Plan 2017-2023”, and contrary to proper planning.

Converting the apartments to hotel usage would “reduce the supply and availability of long term accommodation in the city”, where there is a high demand, the council further said.

Galway medical devices firm creating 30 jobs with €50m investment

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February 14, 2022

Galway Daily news Hospital laboratory scientists continuing strike action this week

The Galway based medical devices firm CERENOVUS will be increasing its workforce by a third from a €50 million investment announced today.

CERENOVUS, an emerging leader in neurovascular care, is part of Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies.

Minister for Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris, will attend the announcement of the investment in CERENOVUS Galway this morning.

“This is a significant investment in Galway and a signal of Johnson & Johnson’s continued commitment to our growing research, development and Innovation system here,” Minister Harris said.

“Galway is now one of Europe’s premier MedTech hubs with one of the highest concentrations of medical technology companies in Europe.”

“New, innovative technologies and treatments like the ones that are being developed at CERENOVUS will make it possible to deliver better clinical outcomes and improve the quality of life for patients.”

CERENOVUS Galway is a world-leading research site for stroke and is at the forefront of developing a broad portfolio of innovative medical devices to treat this debilitating condition.

In Ireland, approximately 7,500 people have a stroke each year, and it is the biggest cause of acquired disability in the country, and the third highest cause of death.

Over 30 new specialised roles are expected to be created at CERENOVUS Galway as a result of this investment, adding to the workforce of 90 already employed at the Ballybrit site.

Michael Gilvarry, General Manager of CERENOVUS Galway, said, “Stroke can be a devastating event for patients and their loved ones, and recovery depends on physicians having options to treat patients effectively and efficiently in the hours after their stroke.”

“Our work at CERENOVUS is focused on providing devices that change the trajectory of stroke, to protect patients from stroke-related disabilities.”

“We work closely with universities and academics, including strong collaborations locally with GMIT and NUI Galway.”

“We are committed to developing differentiated solutions based on physicians’ real-world experience of unmet medical needs.”

Ministers jetting off on Paddy’s Day trips is not the normal we should go back to – PBP

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February 13, 2022

Galway Daily news flight cancellation cancelled Government backs credit note refund for Irish travel agent and tour operator holidays

A local People Before Profit representative has described the government’s decision to send 33 Ministers, Junior Ministers and the Attorney General on St. Patrick’s Day ‘junkets’ as the type of normal ‘we should not go back to’.

St. Patrick’s Day trips for Ministers have been scaled back due to the pandemic for the past two years – but this year Galway TDs and Ministers of State Hildegarde Naughton and Anne Rabbitte are among those who will jet off in March.

Hildergarde Naughton will visit New Zealand and Australia, while Anne Rabbitte is bound for Romania.

Adrian Curran, PBP representative in Galway, said that it has to be asked if these trips are in the public interest.

“In reality, the Ministers are going abroad to sell Ireland as a low-pay tax haven in which to do business,” said Mr Curran.

“The European commission, all the serious tax academics, and all the tax justice organisations agree that Ireland is a tax haven.

“A report from 2018 showed through statistics that Ireland was the biggest tax haven in the world in 2015, it had more tax evasion and avoidance than all the Caribbean islands put together. This is what attracts foreign capital here.”

“Furthermore, in a time when it is vital we drastically reduce carbon emissions, sending Ministers around the globe on unnecessary long-haul flights sends entirely the wrong message.”

Sporting Memories Handbook aims to improve wellbeing of those with dementia

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February 13, 2022

galway daily news sporting memories handbook for dementia

A new Sporting Memories Handbook has been developed to support local sports organisations in setting up Sporting Memories groups.

An initiative of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Sporting Memories groups are intended to provide a forum for people with dementia, families, supporters and friends to reminisce and talk about bygone sporting days as well as encourage participation in physical activity.

The booklet, which is supported by the Dementia: Understand Together campaign, aims to help improve the health and well-being of people with dementia, as well as older people in general.

The handbook is part of the wider rollout of the Sporting Memories programme in communities across Ireland.

The initiative hopes to inspire and encourage local sporting clubs and organisations to organise regular Sporting Memories groups within their localities.

The groups bring people together to reminisce about their lives through the medium of sport, using images, video footage, memorabilia, quizzes, and guest talks to spark memories and encourage social engagement.

By using sporting cues, the purpose is to stimulate memory, improve communication and social skills, as well as create a sense of camaraderie and belonging.

The ultimate objective of the programme is to tackle dementia, depression, and loneliness through safe, friendly sessions, led by people with a passion for sport and a desire to help people stay engaged in their communities.

The booklet is a “how-to” guide for the development of Sporting Memories groups, and includes information on dementia, how to set up groups and organise different activities, as well as offering communication tips, ways to create a supportive environment, and details of how to access group resources.

By meeting at the local sports grounds, or visiting a clubhouse, groups can help to conjure up fantastic memories of past experiences and events. Physical activity is also a key part of the programme with light exercises built into each session.

There are an estimated 3,553 people living with dementia in GALWAY and each year more than 11,000 people develop the disease across the country – that’s approximately 30 people every day.

There are many forms of dementia, with the most common being Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, mixed Alzheimer’s Disease/vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia and Lewy body disease.

Speaking about the publication of the new handbook, Donal Murphy, Operations Project Manager, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, said: “We know that sport plays a key part in the lives of many people. From GAA to rugby, football to golf, people are immersed in sport from an early age as players, as club members, and as spectators.

“Sport gives us so much pleasure and often punctuates our lives with golden sporting moments of joy and ecstasy. Allegiance to club, county, and country, gives us a sense of identity that binds us together like nothing else, creating memories that last a lifetime.

“We also know that for people with dementia, remembering past events often comes more readily than recent events. Through this programme, we want to use the power of sport to help bring people together, and to re-establish that connection between people with dementia and the communities in which they live.

“By wearing the county jersey or team colours, and by using memorabilia such as match programmes, posters, and tickets, we want to be able to trigger exciting memories and take people on a trip down memory lane.

“With it, we hope to evoke stories of chance encounters with childhood sporting heroes, of flasks of tea and packed sandwiches on match days, of lining the streets to welcome home sporting champions.”

For more information on the Sporting Memories programme, or to access the handbook, visit www.alzheimer.ie or www.understandtogether.ie. To order a copy of the handbook, go to www.healthpromotion.ie

Hundreds to take part in Salthill Community Cycle today

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February 13, 2022

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Hundreds of people will take part in the ‘Big Red Community Cycle’ on Sunday morning to support the proposed Salthill Temporary Cycleway.

Over 250 people of all ages and abilities are expected, including members of a number of cycling groups in the city and beyond.

Participants will be wearing red to ‘show the love’ for better road safety in Galway.

The cycle will start at Claddagh Hall at Nimmo’s Pier to Grattan Road. It will then follow the coast along the R336 Prom to Seapoint, past Ladies Beach to Blackrock diving tower.

The route then returns along the Prom to end at the Aquarium at Salthill village.

Mayor Colette Connolly and Deputy Mayor Martina O’Connor will lead the cycle, while Catherine Connolly TD, Ciaran Cannon TD and Senator Pauline O’Reilly will also be participating.

Councillors Mike Crowe and Owen Hanley will also be in attendance.

Martina Callanan, deputy chair of Galway Cycling Campaign, said that families ‘know Galway’s coast road is treacherous’.

“They do not feel safe, so they do not cycle. The Salthill Cycleway is not for the minority that do cycle that road, the Salthill Cycleway is for those thousands that don’t,” she said.

“Feeling safe comes from protection, so at Community Cycles, you do see families cycling along the Prom because there is safety in numbers, plus the relief of a Garda escort. This Sunday’s event is set to be the biggest community cycling event in the city.”

Additional funding for Tuam stadium welcomed

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February 13, 2022