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May starting date for Galway in U20 hurling championship

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Galway will have their first game of the U20 Hurling Championship this year at the start of May.

Galway and Dublin will each play the winners of the Leinster Quarter Finals on May 2 this year.

The Leinster final will take place on Tuesday, May 10, followed by the All-Ireland final on the weekend of May 21/22.

The draw details of the Leinster U20 Hurling Championship have been announced this week, with a long wait before the Galway side see any action.

Round 1 of the championship will take place on the weekend of April 2, with three games set: Meath v Kildare, Carlow v Westmeath, and Antrim/Down v Laois.

In Round 2 Wexford will play the winner of Carlow and Westmeath, and the other match up will see Antrim/Down/Laois v Meath/Kildare.

One of the Quarter Final fixtures has also already been set, with Kilkenny and Offaly to face off on April 19.

Ashling represented the best of modern Ireland, says Taoiseach

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Galway Daily news Ashling Murphy funeral

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin has joined thousands of people this afternoon in paying tribute to Ashling Murphy, saying that she “represented the best of modern Ireland”.

“The entire country is devastated and shocked by the violent and barbaric killing of Ashling Murphy, a young woman in the prime of her life,” said the Taoiseach.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with her parents, family, friends, club, and community in Tullamore, Offaly.”

The Taoiseach also acknowledged the enormous trauma being experienced by the children she taught at Durrow National School.

He said that as a teacher, musician and sportsperson, Ashling represented the very best of modern Ireland.

“She gave everything to life, moulding young people for the future and sharing her talent for music and sport,” he said.

“Her death is a devastating blow to her family and community.”

He added that violence, particularly violence against women, ‘cannot and will not be tolerated’.

“The safety and security of women is at the core of our society’s values,” he said. “I would urge anyone with any information about this killing to bring it to the attention of Gardaí.”

18,904 further COVID cases reported today

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galway daily news Just one COVID patient in the ICU at University Hospital Galway

The Department of Health has reported 18,904 further cases of COVID-19 today.

As of 8am today, 1,011 people with COVID-19 are hospitalised across the State, with 92 of those cases in intensive care units.

Dr Tony Holohan said that it is important to note that the latest public health advice around self-isolation and restriction of movement places an increased emphasis on the use by cases and close contacts of higher-grade face masks, as opposed to cloth masks.

“Other protective measures including strict limiting of social contacts are also advised for the full 10 days following a confirmed COVID-19 infection or close contact,” he said.

“These combined measures are intended to offset any increase in risk of transmission that may result from the reduction and or removal of the requirement to self-isolate or restrict movements.”

Caoimhe and Séamus Uí Fhlatharta to perform at TradFest Temple Bar

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Séamus Ó Flatharta and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta

Caoimhe and Séamus Uí Fhlatharta from Connemara are set to perform at TradFest Temple Bar, which will be one of the world’s first trad-folk festivals to welcome audiences back in person.

Deeply immersed in traditional Irish music from a young age, the siblings have become accomplished multi-instrumentalists, singers and dancers.

They are particularly noted for their unique arrangements of well-known standards, offering interesting vocal arrangements and harmonisations.

Both Séamus and Caoimhe are multi All-Ireland winning performers who keep their language and heritage at the heart of all their musical endeavours.

The siblings will be performing in Collins Barracks at 1pm on Thursday 27 January.

TradFest audiences will be able to enjoy many intimate musical experiences across Dublin City Centre for five days, with safety measures including hospital grade air disinfection equipment.

Those in attendance will be required to present either a Covid-19 vaccination or recovery certificate and concerts will now finish by 8pm due to Government restrictions.

The festival has expanded, embracing different large spacious venues across Dublin to allow for easier social distancing and better ventilation, including The National Stadium, historical and spiritual home of music in Dublin, as a vibrant hub of trad and folk music in the 1970s and 1980s.

TradFest Temple Bar will also use new spaces such as Collins Barracks, as well as old favourites such as Dublin Castle, The Pepper Canister Church, The Button Factory & Lost Lane. In addition, the ever-popular Smithwick Sessions will return to the pubs of Temple Bar.

TradFest Temple Bar 2022 artists will include: Actor Stephen Rea hosting a night of poetry & music with Natalya O’Flaherty, Sasha Terfous, Louise & Michelle Mulcahy & Neill Martin, Fairport Convention, Peggy Seeger, Aoife Scott & Wallis Bird, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Bog Bodies, Boxing Banjo, Dervish & Altan & 4 Men and a Dog, The Dublin Legends (formerly The Dubliners) & Stocktons Wing & Ralph McTell, Kíla, ANÚNA & M’ANAM, Seamus Begley, Oisín Mac Diarmada & Samantha Harvey, Martin and Eliza Carthy, The Lost Brothers, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Joe & Steve Wall (the Stunning), Cór Cúil Aodha & Seán Ó Sé, Karan Casey, Niamh Ní Charra, Thomas McCarthy, The Remedy Club, Brídín, Laoise Kelly, Brenda Castles, Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh, Tim Edey, Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin & Ultan O’Brien.

Tickets on sale now at tradfesttemplebar.com

The TradFest Temple Bar 2022 Lineup

Wednesday 26th January

Niamh Ní Charra, 1pm in Collins Barracks

Thomas McCarthy, 6.30pm in Castle Hall

Tribute to Joe Burke with Frankie Gavin, Daithí Gormley and Catherine McHugh, 6.30pm pm in The Pepper Canister Church

The Remedy Club, 6.30pm in Lost Lane

Women of Note with Aoife Scott, Peggy Seeger and Wallis Bird, 6.30pm in St Patrick’s Cathedral

Thursday 27th January

Séamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta, 1pm in Collins Barracks

Seamus Begley and Oisín Mac Diarmada with Samantha Harvey, 6.30pm in Castle Hall

The Dublin Legends, Ralph McTell and Stockton’s Wing, 6.00pm pm in The National Stadium

ANÚNA & M’ANAM, 6.30pm in St Patrick’s Cathedral

Bog Bodies, 6.30pm in Lost Lane

Friday 28th January

Brídín,1pm in Collins Barracks

Laoise Kelly, 6.30pm in Castle Hall

A Night of Poetry and Music with Actor & Festival Patron Stephen Rea, 6.30pm in The Pepper Canister Church

Kíla & Friends, 6pm in The National Stadium

Steve & Joe Wall (The Stunning), 6.30pm in The Button Factory

Boxing Banjo, 6.30pm in The Grand Social

Saturday 29th January

Brenda Castles, 1pm in Collins Barracks

Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh, 6.30pm in Castle Hall

Tim Edey, 12pm in The Pepper Canister Church

Martin and Eliza Carthy, 3pm in The Pepper Canister Church

The Lost Brothers, 6.30pm in The Pepper Canister Church

Dervish Four Men & a Dog and Altan, 6pm in The National Stadium

Fairport Convention, 6.30pm in St Patrick’s Cathedral

Maria Doyle Kennedy, 6.30pm in The Button Factory

Sunday 30th January

Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin and Ultan O’Brien, 1pm in Collins Barracks

Cór Cúil Aodha and Seán Ó Sé, 2:30pm in The Pepper Canister Church

Karan Casey with Niall Vallely, Niamh Dunne and Sean Óg Graham, 6.30pm in The Pepper Canister Church

Update: Gardaí investigsting Ashling Murphy murder appeal for info on distinctive bike

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The bike has distinctive yellow-green front forks

Gardaí investigating the fatal assault of Ashling Murphy are appealing for any information on a Falcon Storm mountain bike.

The bike has straight handlebars and distinctive yellow-green front forks.

A 40-year-old man who was arrested yesterday is still detained at Garda station in Tullamore, Co. Offaly.

A postmortem has been completed, but Gardaí have said the results are not being released for operational reasons.

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The bike has distinctive yellow-green front forks

A man in his 40s remains detained at Tullamore Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

Gardaí are appealing for any person with any information on the fatal assault to come forward.

Gardaí continue to appeal to any persons that were in the Cappincur/Canal walk area of Tullamore before 4pm, yesterday afternoon Wednesday, 12 January, to make contact with them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 932 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Increase of 550 people receiving PUP in Galway this week

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Galway Daily news Dozens of Galway City community groups awarded €272,708 in grant funding

A total of 3,836 people have received the Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week in Galway – an increase of over 550 on last week.

Weekly payments valued at €19.3 million were paid to 75,648 people this week, which represents an increase of 8,743 on last week’s figure.

These figures are in addition to the 164,626 people who were on the Live Register at the end of November.

Over €9 billion has been paid in Pandemic Unemployment Payments since the start of the pandemic.

Minister Heather Humphreys said that the increasing number of people receiving the Enhanced Illness Benefit demonstrates “just how easily this virus can spread.”

“This financial support is there for any employee or the self-employed person who cannot work because they have been diagnosed with the virus or they have to self-isolate,” said Minister Humphreys.

“My Department is processing the applications for this payment as quickly as possible. The quickest and easiest way to apply for this payment is online through www.MyWelfare.ie.”

Eyre Square vigil for Ashling Murphy organised for this evening

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Galway Daily news Memorial service Portiuncula Hospital

A vigil will take place at Eyre Square this evening for Ashling Murphy and against gender-based violence.

The candle lit vigil, organised by NUI Galway Students’ Union, will take place at 6pm and people are invited to bring along tea lights or flowers.

22-year-old Ashling Murphy was out for a run yesterday afternoon in Tullamore, Co. Offaly when she was murdered.

From the Blueball area of Tullamore, Aisling was a school teacher in Durrow National School.

She was well-known in the local community and was involved in the arts, playing traditional music.

A full scale murder investigation was launched by Gardaí yesterday, and the scene was sealed off.

Gardaí say that at this stage there is no information that the killer was known to Aisling.

A 40-year-old man was arrested and is currently detained at Tullamore Garda Station.

Galway TD raises concerns about underspending of Government capital funding

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

East Galway TD Seán Canney has raised concerns about the €830 million underspend of capital funding in 2021 in vital infrastructure.

Deputy Canney said that some of this underspend has been carried over to 2022, with over €580 million underspent and returned to the exchequer.

He said that €161 million was earmarked for transport, while there were underspends of €276 million in housing and €104 million in health.

“It is concerning that infrastructure development is falling behind targets. I am calling on the Government to use the underspend to target projects that are shovel ready for construction. A good example in transport is Phase 2 of the Western Rail Corridor,” said Deputy Canney.

“This project can commence construction with a matter of months as it does not require planning or any other statutory consents.”

Deputy Canney also requested that the Government re-allocate some of the unspent money to Departments which can spend money and deliver projects quickly for the benefit of communities.

“I believe that unspent money can easily be used to top up the Leader Programme which remains underfunded for the next five years,” he said.

“Likewise, in the Department of Transport money could be allocated to the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) to supplement the scheme run by the Department of Rural and Community Development as there is a huge demand for roads to be upgraded in rural areas which are not in charge of the Council.

“There are no shortage of projects, and we need to keep providing the necessary infrastructure.”

40-year-old man remains in custody following murder of young woman

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Galway Daily news Ashling Murphy funeral

Update: The man has since been released and cleared as a suspect in the investigation.

A 40-year-old man remains in custody today following the murder of a young woman in Co. Offaly yesterday afternoon.

Ashling Murphy, who was 22, was out jogging along the Grand Canal Way in Tullaghmore yesterday when she was attacked.

From the Blueball area of Tullamore, Ashling was a school teacher in Durrow National School.

She was well-known in the local community and was involved in the arts, playing traditional music.

A full scale murder investigation was launched by Gardaí yesterday, and the scene was sealed off. The Garda Technical Bureau are currently conducting a detailed forensic examination of the scene.

The services of the state pathologist have been provided and the results of a postmortem examination are awaited.

Gardaí say that at this stage there is no information that the killer was known to Ashling.

They believe this crime was committed by one man who acted alone.

Gardaí arrested a 40-year-old man who is currently detained at Tullamore Garda Station.

Superintendent Eamonn Curley appealed to anyone who has not yet come forward who was on the Grand Canal Way yesterday, Wednesday 12 January 2022 between 3pm and 5pm.

“We would like to speak to you. We are appealing for witnesses who may have seen any person who was behaving unusual in that area,” he said.

“Any information you have however insignificant you may think it may be we need to hear from you. Were you on the Grand Canal way between 3pm and 5pm yesterday or have you any information about this incident.”

People are urged to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 0579327600 or any Garda Station, or if you wish the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111.

“I would like to reassure the public that all any information received will be treated in the strictest confidence,” added Superintendent Curley.

An Bord Pleanála approves enlargement of Loughrea housing plans

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An Bord Pleanála has given the go ahead for plans to enlarge a previously approved housing estate on the outskirts of Loughrea.

Bilberrylane Ltd appealed to the board for planning permission to build 32 houses and apartments on a site at Caheronaun, Loughrea.

The housing will consist of a mix of detached and terraced houses, along with apartments and duplex units, on a 0.9ha site off the Caheronaun Park Road.

This is an expansion of the 23 residential dwellings approved by the county council for the site in 2019.

The new plans are for a higher density of one, two, and three bed units, in place of the smaller number of three and four bed units previously approved.

The county council had denied permission for the expansion of the estate plans, citing deficiencies in the pedestrian connectivity, and concerns about the proposed layout of the development.

In the appeal against this decision, Bilberrylane Ltd said that the new proposal has more enhanced pedestrian connectivity with the Caheronaun Park Road compared with the approved development, and has better pedestrian safety measures.

The appeal also argued the the design and layout of the estate is an improvement on the original design, with living spaces in excess of the relevant standards, and no concerns about privacy or overlooking.

An Bord Pleanála granted planning permission for the new plans with eighteen conditions attached.

Man charged with armed burglary in Newcastle

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Galway Daily courts Man charged in connection

A man appeared before Galway District Court this week charged with armed burglary at a residence in the Newcastle .

Charlie Mongan (29), has been charged with aggravated burglary under Section 13 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001.

It is alleged that Mongan broke into a property at An Grianan Gael, Newcastle Road on November 8, 2021, and during the burglary was armed with a large kitchen knife.

The Director of Public Prosecutions has said that he should be tried on indictment at the Circuit Court.

Mr Mongan, who has an address at Camilaun Park, Newcastle, has also been charged with simple burglary at a neighbouring property, and the theft of a six pack of beer from Londis in Newcastle.

Both of these are alleged to have occurred on the same date as the more serious offence.

He as remanded in custody, and the case will come before the District Court again next Monday, January 17 by video link.

Free legal was granted to the accused.

Supermac’s and Galway Camogie announce end of over 20 year sponsorship

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26 June 2010; Veronica Curtin, Galway. Gala All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship, Galway v Wexford. Kenny Park, Athenry, Co Galway. Picture credit: Diarmuid Greene / SPORTSFILE

Galway Camogie and Supermac’s have made a surprise announcement that their sponsorship of more than 20 years has come to an end.

County Board Chairman Brian Griffin said that they are extremely grateful to Pat and Una McDonagh for their support over such a long period, and that it’s hoped that the relationship was mutually beneficial.

“However, all these things come to an end and Galway Camogie hope to make an announcement shortly in relation to future plans.”

He added that the board wishes Pat and Una “every success”, and noted their ongoing commitment to women’s sport, with the recent announcement that will be sponsoring the Galway Women’s Football Club.

Pat McDonagh has long been associated with Galway GAA, having sponsored the hurlers since 1991, and expanding that the to include the football in 2013.

Supermac’s signed a five year deal in 2018 to continue their sponsorship of the hurlers and footballers up to 2022.

Pat McDonagh, founder of Supermac’s, said that he and Una have been delighted to be associated with the various camogie teams across two decades.

“We have seen some outstanding performances with the All Ireland Final wins of 2013, 2019 and 2021 being the highlights. We would like to thank all the players, managers, coaches and their families for their continued support over the years.”

“While there have been some tough days along the way, each and every team, from underage to senior, that put on a jersey deserves respect and credit for their commitment.”

“This current Galway Camogie team, led by Cathal Murray, has proved to be the most successful of all. Their dedication has brought this about and we wish them and their management team continued success over the coming seasons.”

20,909 new COVID cases reported today

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galway daily news 61 COVID patients in Galway's hospitals

The Department of Health has reported 20,909 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 this afternoon.

There were 1,055 confirmed cases in hospitals across the country at 8am this morning, with 92 cases in intensive care units.

A total of 83 deaths have been notified since last Wednesday.

Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan, said that today’s changes to the public health management of COVID-19 cases and close contacts are framed in light of available evidence, expert views and the international experience of COVID-19, including the recently published guidance from ECDC.

“The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is continuing to have a significant impact on all areas of our society and economy due to its increased growth advantage compared to Delta,” said Dr Holohan.

“There are some early, positive indicators however, that suggest infection from Omicron results in less severe illness and reduced requirement for care in hospital.

“It is important to note that the changes announced today cover a range of measures from self-isolation and restriction of movements to mask wearing and testing.”

He said that these measures are more proportionate to the current level of infection and the impact it is having.

“In particular, while we are reducing the requirement to self-isolate and restrict movements for cases and close contacts respectively, we are strengthening guidance relating to mask wearing and reduced social contact for the full ten days following diagnosis or last known close contact.

“These measures are intended to maintain our protection of public health while reducing pressure on the health service and enabling the continued operation of other economic and social sectors in society, including essential services.”

Nurses question how new isolation guidance will impact health service

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The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has this afternoon called on the Government to outline how the new guidance on isolation for close contacts will impact the health service.

The Government decided to reduce the isolation time for COVID-positive cases and close contacts from Friday, clearing the way for thousands of people to return to work.

But INMO General Secretary, Phil Ní Sheaghdha, said that weakening the public health advice has the potential to lead to more people contracting the virus.

“We know that many asymptomatic close contacts have been a feature of the Omicron variant,” said Phil Ní Sheaghdha.

“By allowing potentially infected people to continue to work, this is going to have a knock-on impact on case transmission.”

Ní Sheaghdha added that the necessary availability and affordability of higher grade masks and antigen tests are ‘a huge concern’.

“The public will need to have no difficulty from an availability or affordability point of view of complying with this change to guidance,” he said.

“Currently the availability and affordability is a problem for nurses and midwives who are working at the centre of the risk so we can only imagine the difficulties this will now pose across society.

“This is a high risk strategy considering the annual pressure on hospitals in January and February and considering the current overcrowding and lack of inpatient beds for the next six weeks.”

The INMO called for detailed modelling on the impact this latest advice will have on the health service.

The organisation called for nurses and midwives to be briefed on what exactly is required of them, when patients are admitted for care in respect of isolation protocol in order to work safely over the next six weeks.

“Nurses and midwives have endured intense stress for almost two years as the pandemic has persisted and evolved with the emergence of new variants,” added Phil Ní Sheaghdha.

“Despite exhaustion, nurses and midwives continue to provide care to patients under extremely difficult conditions.”

Landmark project showcases 80 writers & illustrators from ethnic minorities

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A landmark project has been launched showcasing and celebrating 80 writers and illustrators from ethnic minority backgrounds from across the island of Ireland.

Breaking Ground Ireland, presented by Cúirt International Festival of Literature and NUI Galway, will run alongside Speaking Volumes, the UK-based literature organisation specialising in the promotion of underrepresented voices.

The project is a continuation of the existing Breaking Ground series, which since has supported the careers of hundreds of British writers and illustrators of colour since its creation.

Irish literature is widely recognised and beloved around the world, but recent studies have found that the sector does not reflect the breadth and diversity of writing talent working in Ireland today.

The project aims to provide meaningful opportunities for writers who have not benefited from traditional platforms, and support change growth in Ireland’s literature sector.

A key outcome will be a booklet, in print and digital format, showcasing writers at every stage of their careers from emerging and early-career to established voices.

The booklet will raise the profile of 80 contemporary Irish authors from under-represented, culturally diverse backgrounds, including Irish Travellers. It will be a valuable resource nationally and internationally, demonstrating the range of contemporary Irish literature, and will be distributed to organisations around Ireland including publishers, editors, festivals, arts organisations and local authorities.

It will launch at Cúirt International Festival of Literature, taking place 6-10 April 2022.

The founders of Speaking Volumes said that since they conceived Breaking Ground in 2013 to champion British writers of colour in the UK and abroad, they have witnessed a sea change in the literature landscape.

“From festivals’ increasingly diverse programmes to media reviews of authors of colour, the sector is starting to reflect what Britain really looks like.

“Our Breaking Ground authors include Booker Prize winner Bernardine Evaristo, new non-fiction voice Johny Pitts, up-and-coming poet Afshan D’souza-Lodhi and children’s author-illustrator Ken Wilson-Max among the hundreds we highlight – all of whom have benefited positively from being part of a project with racial and social equality at its heart.

“We have no doubt that Breaking Ground Ireland will have the same wide impact and are delighted to be part of this new iteration.”

Additional project partners include The Irish Writers Centre, and together with Cúirt, IWC will devise a bespoke development programme for up to six writers from Breaking Ground Ireland.

This programme will be devised in collaboration with each mentee, and may include mentorship with a writer, tailored workshops and opportunities to perform their work over a period of three to six months.

Valerie Bistany of The Irish Writers Centre said that the Centre is honoured to partner with Cúirt, NUI Galway and Speaking Volumes (UK) on this “timely initiative which seeks to break barriers of access to under-represented writers in Ireland with the publication of Breaking Ground Ireland.”

“The IWC will play its part in helping to disseminate the publication across our networks to writers and stakeholders who can engage those writers and welcome them into the literary community,” said Valerie.

“We are also excited by the prospect of creating a bespoke collaborative programme for up to six of those writers at an early part of their career to encourage and give them the confidence to continue writing and to immerse themselves in our community.

“This new initiative follows in the wake of our very successful Young Writers Delegate programme that we offer to festivals, and that Cúirt has championed, hosting our inaugural YWDs in 2019 and every year since.

“Celebrating our 30th anniversary this year, the announcement of this partnership is a fitting end to our celebrations and heralds in an important direction for us in our fourth decade as the leading resource organisation for writers of all types and talents  across the island.”

Galway escapes weather warning but fog and freezing temperatures forecast

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Galway Daily news Met Eireann issues Fog warning as motorists advised to exercise caution

Connacht is not included in a status yellow weather warning for fog and freezing fog tonight, Wednesday, but it will be close to freezing across most of Galway overnight with widespread frost forming as well as dense fog in places.

Light breezes will lead to fog across much of the West tonight, becoming thick in the south and east of the province.

Lowest temperatures will be between -1 and +3 degrees tonight, but it will stay slightly milder in western parts of the province.

Fog will be slow to clear on Thursday morning, leaving a mainly dry day with a mix of cloud and sunny spells, and with a little patchy drizzle possible near the coasts.

Highest temperatures of 5 to 9 degrees are forecast in light southerly or variable breezes.

Met Éireann says that it will continue settled and largely dry through the rest of the week, as high pressure dominates.

Frost and fog is expected to form by night, with fog persistent in places during the day.

Galway girl desperate to be reunited with missing dog Tiny

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An eight-year-old girl is desperate to be reunited with her dog Tiny who went missing from Galway over the weekend.

The full breed Yorkshire terrier, who is also 8 years old, went missing on Sunday from Tirellan Heights on the Headford Road.

Tiny has been a member of the family since he was a puppy, and they are desperate to be reunited with their dog.

Anyone who has any information on Tiny can call Darren on 085 1139664.

NUIG launches programme to prepare students for future world of work  

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NUI Galway has today launched Designing Futures, a new educational programme that will prepare students to deal with the complexity and uncertainty of life and the future world of work.

The programme has been developed to improve the employability of graduates by offering practical and creative teaching, learning and skills development alongside traditional degree studies.

Over 1,500 students are taking part in design thinking programmes each year, with more than 300 students attending new transdisciplinary modules in 2021/22.

Minister Simon Harris said that Designing Futures is a “really exciting and dynamic programme which aims to deliver a unique mix of skills coaching, trans-disciplinary modules and curriculum reform all underpinned by technology.”

“It is creating a sustainable system where every undergraduate embarks on a personalised and assessed learning journey,” he said.

“And crucially it has been designed with enterprise and international partners, ensuring graduates are employable and ready for the new world of work.

Minister Harris added that NUI Galway continues to “dream big, to think big and to lead” on the biggest issues facing the country.

President of NUI Galway, Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, said that the University has a proud history and tradition of excellence in education, both in Ireland and globally.

“Designing Futures will deploy innovative educational technologies; open educational and strategic partnership with enterprise, creative and civic organisations; and bespoke, tailored support for students’ personalised learning,” he said.

“As a consequence, this exciting new programme will significantly enhance NUI Galway’s position as a leader in education in its region, and on the national and international stage.”

Plans to realign section of N17 welcomed by Galway TD

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East Galway TD Seán Canney has welcomed Galway County Council’s planning application to re-align the N17 road from Milltown to Gortnagunned.

Deputy Canney said that the project consists of 3 km of rural road to be re-aligned on the N17 National Primary Route, and will involve improvement to 8 T-junctions, 36 access connections and drainage works.

It is expected that a decision will be made by An Board Pleanála by June 2022.

“This project will complete the final phase of realignments of the N17 between Milltown and Ballindine,” Deputy Canney said.

“It will provide for safer access and safer driving on this very busy national primary route.”

Gardaí at scene of fatal road crash in Co. Clare this morning

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Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the outskirts of Bodyke village in the east of Co. Clare this morning.

The two car collision occurred at around 5.45am this morning, and the driver of one car, a male aged in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His body has been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick.

The R352 road between Bodyke and Ennis is currently closed while Garda Forensic Collision Investigators conduct a technical examination of the scene. Local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward and any road users with video footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ennis Garda Station 065 684 8100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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