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Repairs underway to serious burst mains in Rahoon

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Galway Daily news Water outages in Moycullen

Traffic management is in place on the Letteragh Road to make repairs on a serious burst water mains in the Rahoon area today.

Homes and businesses in the Rahoon area may experience water outages until later on Friday afternoon due to the burst pipe.

“There is some local flooding and the road will need to be closed for repair works,” the city council said on facebook.

Irish Water said that repairs are expected to take until 4pm this afternoon to complete, but it may take 2-3 hours after that before full water supply is restored.

A statement said that “every effort” is being made to maintain the water supply to as many customers as possible while repairs are taking place.

The areas affected by this burst mains include Letteragh Road, The Heath, The Bailey, Rahoon and surrounding areas in the city.

Ronan Daly from Irish Water said “The repairs are being conducted as quickly and efficiently as possible to minimise disruption to the area and restore water for all customers.”

“We understand the inconvenience bursts can have on customers and we appreciate your patience as we work to return the water supply to homes and businesses as quickly as possible.”

Green light for expansion of Galway City East Primary Care Centre

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Galway Daily news Plans submitted for new Galway City Primary Care Centre

Galway City Council has given the green light for a large extension to the Galway City East Primary Care Centre.

Empor Investments has received planning permission for a three storey extension to the Primary Care Centre off the Doughiska Road, with a total floor space of 1,722sqm.

This will include six treatment rooms, 15 consultant rooms, four audiology rooms, three dental surgery rooms, and 11 rooms for offices and support staff.

Alterations will also be made to the layout of the car park, which will have 100 spaces after the development is completed.

The car park is shared with the adjacent Iceland store, and a car parking management plan submitted with the application argues that this is sufficient space.

Though the number of spaces is less than required under the City Development Plan, the application states that, “the main periods of demand for a healthcare building and supermarket do not coincide”.

There are currently 58 people employed at the primary care centre, and the HSE has said that this will increase to 85 when the extension is operational.

Planning permission was granted by the city council with ten standard conditions attached.

Stranded paddle boarder clung to buoy near Portumna before rescue

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Sample some heartwarming soup for the RNLI

A woman clinging to a navigation buoy in the waters of Lough Derg near Portumna was recused by emergency crews this week.

On Wednesday last multiple agencies responded to help a paddle-boarder in difficulty in the water southwest of Portumna.

Shortly after 4pm the RNLI Lough Derg Lifeboat was launched to reports of a person clinging to a navigation marker near Portumna in the lake.

The lifeboat launched with helm Eleanor Hooker, crew Steve Smyth, Joe O’Donoghue and Doireann Kennedy on board. The lake was near calm with southerly winds Force 1-2. Visibility was good en-route to the casualty’s location.

With the seriousness of the situation, and the inherent risk to life, Rescue 115 was also launched from its helicopter base at Shannon, and local emergency crews also made their way to the small harbour.

It was the Portumna Fire and Rescue crew who first reached the stranded person, using their dory.

The woman was taken ashore where an ambulance and crew were waiting to assist. She had been paddle-boarding and, after coming off her board, was unable to get back on.

She said she was in the water for an hour and a half before she was eventually able to use her mobile phone to call the emergency services.She was located after being able to identify landmarks visible on shore.

Catherine Gleeson, Deputy Launching Authority at Lough Derg RNLI said she was “glad of the positive outcome and that the person in the water had a means of calling for help”.

She advises water users if they are going afloat, to “go with a friend and if you are going out alone, always tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll be back”.

Broadband Plan to miss 2021 target by 25,000 homes – Naughten

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Galway Daily news Broadband Plan to miss 2021 target by 25,000 homes - Naughten

The National Broadband Plan will miss its end of year target by as much as 25,000 homes Galway TD Denis Naughten has said.

In answer to a Dáil Question by the Independent TD, the government said that 35,000 properties in the NBP will be connected by the end of the year, from a target of 60,000.

Connections have been made in eleven counties total; Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Galway, Kerry, Limerick, Louth, Monaghan, Roscommon and Tipperary.

Minister of State Ossian Smyth said to Deputy Naughten that between 50,000 and 60,000 premises will be able to order or pre-order broadband services under the NBP by the end of the year.

Commenting on the figures Denis Naughten said: “It is deeply disappointing that revised targets set just last September will not be reached by the end of December.”

“In reality this means there is a further delay in the delivery of broadband to homes, which is now running 12 months behind target – six months more than was admitted to just last September.”

Minister of State Smyth met with the Chief Executives of Eir and National Broadband Ireland this week to discuss the delays in the build of the plan.

“While this is very welcome, one has to ask the question why did we have to wait 25 months into the contract for this meeting to happen,” Denis Naughten said.

COVID-19: Health officials report 4,141 further cases

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

The Department of Health has reported 4,141 further cases of COVID-19 in the State this afternoon.

As of 8am today, 443 people with COVID-19 are hospitalised nationally, of whom 108 are in ICU.

Following further data validation, the total number of Omicron cases confirmed through whole genome sequencing in Ireland to date has been revised down to 39 confirmed cases.

 

Galway TD criticises decision to deny funding for sports hall at Seamount College

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Galway Daily sports Annual grant scheme open for city sports clubs

Galway East TD Seán Canney has expressed concern that the Department of Education have refused to grant aid the construction of a Sports Hall at Seamount College Kinvara.

The Independent TD said that in this era of sport, exercise and wellbeing are all part of the educational experience.

“It is incredible that Seamount College with a student roll in excess of 575 pupils is being denied funding for this sports hall facility,” said Deputy Canney.

“I have received confirmation from the Minister that the Sports Hall is not a Department priority which is disappointing for the students, staff and Board of Management.

“This project is a basic requirement, and I will continue to put pressure on the Government to deliver.”

Ballybrit Vaccination Centre holding walk-in clinic on Friday

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

The Ballybrit Vaccination Centre is holding a walk-in clinic for booster dose vaccine for people aged 60 to 69 on Friday 17 December from 8.30am to 2pm. 

The clinic is open to anyone in this age group who has reached an interval of at least 90 days since their second dose vaccine or single dose Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine.

However, people should not come to the vaccination centre for a booster vaccine if they have had COVID-19 in the past six months.

The vaccination centre will be holding walk-in clinics right up until and including the morning of December 24. The vaccination clinic will be closed on 25 and 26 December and will re-open on 27 December. 

It is difficult to anticipate how many people will arrive at the same time to a walk-in clinic and people may have to queue.

Details of walk-in clinic times until 24 December

Friday 17 December, 8.30am to 2pm

Walk-in clinic for booster doses for people aged 60 to 69 only. For people who had second dose on or before 18 September. 

Saturday 18 December, 8.30am to 2pm

Walk-in clinic for booster doses for people aged 50 to 59 only. For people who had second dose on or before 19 September.

Sunday 19 December, 8.30am to 2pm

Walk-in clinic for booster doses for people aged 50 to 59 only. For people who had second dose on or before 20 September

Monday 20 December, 8.30am to 2.30pm

·         Walk-in clinic for booster doses for people aged 50 to 69 and healthcare workers. For people who had second dose on or before 21 September.

·         Walk-in clinic for people looking for first or second dose vaccine.

Tuesday 21 December, 8.30am to 2.30pm

·         Walk-in clinic for booster doses for people aged 50 to 69 and healthcare workers. For people who had second dose on or before 22 September.

·         Walk-in clinic for people looking for first or second dose vaccine.

Wednesday 22 December, 8.30am to 2.30pm

·         Walk-in clinic for booster doses for people aged 50 to 69 and healthcare workers. For people who had second dose on or before 23 September.

·         Walk-in clinic for people looking for first or second dose vaccine.

Thursday 23 December, 8.30am to 2.30pm

·         Walk-in clinic for booster doses for people aged 50 to 69 and healthcare workers. For people who had second dose on or before 24 September.

·         Walk-in clinic for people looking for first or second dose vaccine.

Friday 24 December, 8.30am to 12.30pm

·         Walk-in clinic for booster doses for people aged 50 to 69 and healthcare workers. For people who had second dose on or before 25 September.

·         Walk-in clinic for people looking for first or second dose vaccine.

There are also scheduled appointments taking place in the Ballybrit Vaccination Centre between now and 24 December. There is a separate queue for people with scheduled appointments and this queue is prioritised.

Nine charities receive €500 grant from Galway Aldi teams

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Galway Daily business Aldi plans Galway expansion with two new stores

Nine charities and community organisations in Galway and Clare have benefited from Aldi’s Community Grants programme, each receiving a €500 grant from Aldi store teams in Co. Galway.

€500 grants were presented to 14th Galway Scout Group, Galway Hospice Foundation, West Clare Cancer Centre, MADRA Mutts Anonymous Dog Rescue and Adoption, Ability West Portumna, Pieta House, Ballinasloe Town Band, Loughrea Men’s Shed and Cystic Fibrosis Galway Hospital Project.

Aldi’s Community Grants programme helps fund local charities and community organisations that contribute vital work and services in their local communities.

Each local charity supported is chosen by Aldi employees, allowing them to help the good, local causes they are passionate about.

The Community Grants programme has supported 850 donations to local charities to date. By the end of the year, the programme will have donated over €450,000 since its inception in 2016.

John Curtin, Group Buying Director, Aldi Ireland said: “We are proud to continue supporting local charities across the country through the Aldi Community Grants programme and we’re pleased to see the impact of our donation in the local communities for County Galway.

“The Community Grants programme is one example of how Aldi is committed to investing and partnering with local communities and charities across Ireland and we look forward to continuing this engagement into 2022.”

To date, Aldi has donated a total of €2.9M worth of meals to FoodCloud as well as €400,000 (raised from donated Aldi stock sold in-store, on-pack donations, voucher donations, partnership support and staff/customer donations) to Barnardos since partnering in November 2020.

Galway Councillor campaigning to lower age for bowel cancer screening

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Galway Daily news bowel cancer screening

Galway City Councillor Alan Cheevers is campaigning for the the starting screening age for bowel cancer to be brought down to 50 years old.

The HSE’s BowelScreen programme is for routinely screening anyone aged 60 to 69, but Councillor Cheevers believes that should be expanded to 50-69 years old.

Cllr Cheevers, who was himself recently diagnosed with bowel cancer at the age of 52, met with Taoiseach Micheál Martin this week to raise awareness of his campaign.

“In the middle of  September this year, I was diagnosed with bowel cancer and as part of my diagnosis, I felt that I wanted to do something positive and that was to raise awareness and to make a representation to the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, to reduce bowel screening from 60 to 69, down to 50 to 69.”

Councillor Cheevers said that it is important to lower the screening age, because he feels there is still a stigma among many men, especially in getting checked for cancer.

“If we can reduce the age profile, so that more people will get checked, we can work towards early detection and saving lives,” Alan Cheevers said.

The HSEs current advice for people under 60 who have a family history of bowel cancer, is to speak with their GP if they believe they have symptoms.

Water disruptions expected in Gort and Lettermore today

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Galway Daily news Water outages in Athenry on Tuesday

People living in the Gort and Lettermore areas may experience water outages today due to works at their local treatment plants.

A water treatment plant interruption in is scheduled to last from 9am to 11:55pm on Thursday.

This may cause supply disruptions to Doiringlass, Leitir Móir and surrounding areas.

In Gort there were will be a disruption to plant operations from 1pm to 5pm, which may cause water disruptions in town.

People affected in both areas are advised that it may take 2-3 hours after any works are completed before their water supply is fully restored.

Updates can be found on Irish Water’s Supply and Service website page.

COVID-19: 4,235 further cases reported

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

The Department of Health has today reported 4,235 further cases of COVID-19.

As of 8am today, 470 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised nationally, of whom 105 are in ICU.

There has been a total of 5,835 deaths related to COVID-19 notified in Ireland. This includes 47 deaths newly notified since last Wednesday.

The Department of Health also confirmed 24 additional cases of the Omicron variant have been detected, bringing to 42 the total number of cases that have been identified following whole genome sequencing.

Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health said: “Today marks ten days before Christmas. If you contract COVID-19 today your isolation period will include Christmas Day.

“This can be avoided by ensuring you take every step possible to protect yourself.

“If you are planning to spend Christmas with older family members, anyone immunocompromised or vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19, it is best that you take precautions from today.

“Avoid crowds, limit your contacts, work from home unless absolutely necessary, risk assess your environments and make safe choices over the coming days and weeks.

“Everyone should be aware that Omicron spreads very easily and we have now identified community transmission in Ireland, to the extent that this variant accounts for approximately 13% of all reported cases.”

Campaign launched highlighting signs and dangers of ‘spiking’

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galway daily news drink spiking

An information campaign to raise awareness of the signs and dangers of drink ‘spiking’ has been launched by the Government and the Union of Students of Ireland today.

The campaign aims to give guidance on how to help potential victims and encourage reporting of any suspected spiking incidents.

Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, said that spiking a person’s drink is a very serious act which is classified as poisoning and is a criminal offence.

She said that this offence alone can lead to a three-year prison term.

“Whatever your motivation, spiking someone is a crime with serious potential consequences for victim and perpetrator,” said Minister McEntee.

“Anyone who may have been a victim of a spiking or a witness – to a drink being spiked or to an assault or sexual assault – is urged to report it to the Gardaí.”

Minister McEntee and Minister for Education Simon Harris, as well as the USI, want to provide easily accessible information on the signs and illegality of this crime, and helpful steps on what to do if you or someone you know is targeted.

Minister Harris said that when he met student leaders recently, they raised concerns with me about reports of incidents of spiking.

“That is why we are working together to launch a campaign on the dangers and illegality of spiking,” said the Minister.

“We want everyone – from those using nightlife, to those working in it, to be aware of the signs and to take action when they are causes for concern.”

“It is important everyone is equipped with the tools to act if you are targeted by this crime or a witness of it.”

USI Vice President Somhairle Brennan said that students want the knowledge to help their friends who disclose that they have been the victim of an act such as spiking.

“We also want to ensure those that have suffered know that this is a serious criminal act, no matter the intent of the person spiking, and that you deserve support, to be heard and for it to be investigated, if that is what you want,” said Somhairle.

The campaign will include information on how to tell if your drink has been spiked, acknowledging that most drugs used in this manner are tasteless, colourless and odourless, but that there may signs in a person’s behaviour or body language, including:

  • you may feel unusually drunk
  • your vision may become blurred, you may feel dizzy and/or nauseous
  • you may have difficulty speaking or keeping your balance
  • you may have an unusually long hangover the next day, or gaps in your memory

It will also include guidance on steps to take to help a friend you think or know has been spiked including to:

  • tell a bar manager, bouncer or member of staff
  • stay with them and keep talking to them
  • call an ambulance if their condition deteriorates
  • don’t let them go home on their own
  • don’t let them leave with someone you don’t know or trust
  • in an emergency, call 999

Galway Senator finds huge savings to be made by switching service providers

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Galway Daily news Details announced for reopened Pandemic Unemployment scheme

Families and individuals could save almost €2,000 per year by switching utility and service providers, a Galway Fine Gael senator has said.

Senators Aisling Dolan found that savings can be made on a range of costs including electricity, phone, broadband, health and motor insurance, by taking some time to secure better offers from other providers.

Senator Dolan, who lives in rented accommodation in Galway, found making the switch to other service providers will benefit her by roughly €800 this year.

She said that working from home has become a way of life for most people since the start of the pandemic.

“Most companies have a Virtual Private Network to access their own systems and that can use additional bandwidth, so quality broadband is in high demand,” said Senator Dolan.

“If you’re in a commercial zone you can have a choice of a number of providers, however the situation might be different for people in rural Ireland.

“Most providers give a 12-month discount for new customers; with one provider I could save €372 for broadband by paying €349.87 for a plan normally worth €721.87.”

On the Health Insurance Authority’s price comparison tool, Senator Dolan found she could save almost €200 per year for the same plan that she currently has with a different health insurer.

“I currently pay €770 for car insurance for a comprehensive policy, but I could get the same policy for €200 less including a €40 bonus for buying online, with a different company,” she said.

“With a little effort and perseverance, you can make your money go further so I would encourage people to make the switch today as better deals and offers are a mouse-click away.”

First show for Connemara arts venue features in RnaG Christmas schedule

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galway daily news raidio na gaeltachta an cosan draiochta

The radio premiere of a Connemara arts venue’s first production will be broadcast on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta as part of the stations Christmas schedule.

An Cosán Draíochta, a production by the a new arts and music venue in An Spidéal Stiúideo Cuan,, will feature on RnaG on Christmas Day.

Connemara box player Johnny Óg Connolly was commissioned by Stiúideo Cuan to write An Cosán Draíochta, and the work honours the memory of his father, legendary melodeon player Johnny Connolly, who died in 2019.

It was first performed on stage in November, and a live recording of the performance will be aired on Christmas Day at 3.00pm with musicians including Johnny Óg, Clíodhna Ní Choisdealbha (banjo), Ciara Ní Bhriain (fiddle), Pádraig Ó Dubhghaill (guitar), Jim Higgins (percussion), Seosamh Ó Neachtain (dance) and the talented singer Bríd Treasa Ní Ghaothín.

On St Stephen’s Day, Spórt an Lae will feature an interview with Galway hurling legend John Connolly, who was on the county’s All-Ireland winning team in 1980.

John was also a member of the brilliant Castlegar teams that won six county finals between 1967 and 1980, and of course the Hurling Club Championship too in 1980.  He takes a walk down memory lane with Gearóidín Nic an Iomaire on the programme.

Ó Chonamara go Crimea will be broadcast on Tuesday 28 December at 5.05 pm and tells the story of a young man from Connemara, Pádraig Ó Gionnáin, who was born just before the Famine, and enlisted in the Connaught Rangers and went to fight in the Crimean War in 1854 and 1855.

In the programme, funded by the BAI and presented by Mícheál Ó Gionnáin, listeners will hear a description of life in Conamara at the time, and the central role of the Connaught Rangers in the community.

Seán Bán Breathnach will be keeping listeners entertained every weekday morning throughout the Christmas period from 9 am to 11 am with interviews, music and a bit of craic on SBB ar Maidin.

If you’re at home on New Year’s Eve and fancy some good company, tune in to Slán le 2021, where Jó Ní Chéide and Séamus Ó Scanláin will help you to see out the old year and welcome 2022.

Seaweed harvesting has changed a lot in the last few years, and in Ag Saothrú na Feamainne on Tuesday 4 January at 2 pm, Treasa Bhreathnach examines some of those changes, and learns about the seaweed industry in the west today with interviews with Murchadh Ó Cuanaí, a Connemara seaweed harvester, Pádraic Mac Diarmada, manager of The Seaweed Centre in Leitir Mealláin, and scientist Iarfhlaith Ó Connalláin from Cartron Point Shellfish in Co. Clare.

Music Editor Neansaí Ní Choisdealbha will bring us a series of great concerts as part of the Christmas schedule too, including a concert to honour Johnny Connolly from 2016 which featured legends such as Joe Burke and Máirtín O’Connor, and there’ll be plenty more good reasons to tune in.

Full details of the schedule are available at www.rte.ie/rnag

COVID-19: Further decrease in Galway hospital numbers

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

The number of people with COVID-19 receiving care at Galway’s public hospitals has decreased again in the latest HSE data.

There are now 13 people diagnosed with COVID  at University Hospital Galway, while the number of people with the disease at Portiuncula Hospital has fallen to just four.

As of 8pm on Tuesday evening, one of the COVID-19 patients at UHG is in intensive care and two of the four confirmed cases at Portiuncula Hospital are also in ICU.

Nationally, there were 457 people with the virus in hospitals nationally. Of those, 109 were in intensive care units.

The Department of Health reported 3,887 further cases of COVID-19 in the State yesterday evening.

Dr Tony Holohan said that the results suggest that approximately 14% of the cases are due to the Omicron variant.

Galway home could be crowned ‘Ireland’s Most Christmassy Home’

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galway daily news irelands most christmassy home

A home in Galway is in the running to be crowned the ‘most Christmassy’ home in the country after being shortlisted in Energia’s annual festive house awards.

James Carrick’s home in Galway City is shortlisted alongside five others and he is in with a chance of scooping a €6,000 prize which he can donate to a charity of his choice.

Voting Energia’s Most Christmassy Home awards closes at midnight on Sunday 19 and the winners will be announced the following day.

To vote for James Carrick, text ‘HOME5’ (no spaces) to 51500.

Portiuncula Hospital manager issues visiting update

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Galway Daily news Portiuncula Hospital reports high flu circulation

The hospital manager at Portiuncula University Hospital has issued an update for visitors following new national guidance on visiting restrictions.

Visitors to all hospitals are now being asked to show their EU COVID Cert or HSE Vaccination Record, or other proof of immunity, at the entrance.

Hospital Manager James Keane said that he is aware how important it is for patients to have a visitor every day – but that this must be balanced with the need to reduce the footfall in the hospital.

He said that access to visitors is limited to one person per patient each day between 3.00pm and 4.30pm.

“We ask that the nominated support person (visitor) telephones the relevant ward in advance to book a visit.”

Mr Keane said that the contact details for the ward are given to the patient when they are admitted.

“There are separate arrangements in place for access to the maternity department for nominated support partners,” he added.

“Children may not visit the hospital unless agreed in advance, on compassionate grounds, with the ward / unit manager.

“If you are a nominated support person (visitor) for a patient in the hospital, we ask that you do not visit the hospital if you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or have been in contact with anyone with COVID-19 or are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test.”

Mr Keane said that staff at the hospital are grateful to the public for their ongoing co-operation in ensuring we can facilitate visiting in a safe manner to protect both patients and visitors.

COVID-19: 3,887 new cases as Holohan warns of Omicron rise

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

The Department of Health has reported 3,887 further cases of COVID-19 in the State today.

As of 8am today, 493 people with COVID-19 are hospitalised nationally, of whom 109 are in intensive care units.

Dr Tony Holohan, the chief medical officer, said that the results today suggest that approximately 14% of the cases are due to the Omicron variant.

“In line with the experience of many other countries, we can expect this proportion to rise rapidly over the coming days,” said Dr Holohan.

“The goal now is to limit the spread of COVID-19 through our tried and tested preventive measures. These measures can protect us and our families and will allow time for the booster vaccination programme to take effect.

“This means that as we move closer to Christmas, we must try to reduce the number of people we meet, avoid crowds and work from home unless it is essential to attend in person.

“I encourage anyone eligible for a booster vaccination to take that opportunity. Boosters are proven to be effective in restoring protection against all variants of COVID-19.”

People urged to #BeSound in pubs over Christmas

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galway daily news pubs reopening on july 5th in ireland

People heading to their favourite pubs and venues during the Christmas holidays are being asked to #BeSound, in a campaign launched by Drinks Ireland at the weekend.

The #BeSound campaign is encouraging customers to respect the guidelines that are in place in pubs over the festive period.

Drinks Ireland says that the measures are in place to keep these venues safe and open, and patrons are being asked to wash their hands, use hand sanitiser, stick to their table and wear a mask while walking around.

People are also reminded to be patient and respect the staff as they are working hard to keep everyone safe, and ensure we have a great time this festive season.

Finally, everyone is reminded to respect each other, having regard for other customers so that everyone can enjoy themselves.

“Ireland’s pubs are a vital part of the country’s social fabric, especially at Christmastime, said Patricia Callan, Director of Drinks Ireland.

“Our #BeSound campaign is asking customers to continue to act respectfully, so we can all enjoy a safe Christmas as we socialise.”

Donall O’Keeffe, CEO of the Licensed Vintners Association said: “Irish hospitality venues have worked hard throughout the pandemic when they have been open to keep everyone safe, with a number of restrictions in place.

“While we continue to operate with these COVID-19 measures, we’re asking customers to remember to #BeSound, so we can all keep each other safe.”

Padraig Cribben CEO of the Vintners Federation of Ireland said that Christmas is a vital trading period for Ireland’s pubs.

“Hospitality venues across the country are gearing up to welcome customers in safely, connecting friends, families and colleagues over a drink, a meal and some great conversation,” he said.

Galway named Ireland’s most generous county – again!

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Galway Daily business VAT refund changes threaten Galway's tourism and retail report claims

Ireland has topped GoFundMe’s global generosity charts for the third year in a row, according to the website’s annual giving report for 2021.

And Galway once again came out on top for being the most generous county Ireland, with more donations per capita than any other county.

Over 800,000 donations were made in Ireland throughout 2021 and globally one donation was made every second to help people across the globe.

After Ireland the most generous countries in the world on GoFundMe are; the US, Canada, Great Britain and Australia.

GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan said: “We saw again in 2021 that people want to help each other, as communities around the world turned to GoFundMe as the easiest, safest and most effective place to take action and make an impact.

“This year, we saw an overwhelming display of gratitude on the platform. More than 15 million thank you messages were sent to the GoFundMe community, reiterating that these donations are so much more than a transaction, they are profoundly important acts of support and hope.”

As the Covid-19 pandemic continued and its impact was felt around the world, people continued to donate to support campaigns helping those worst affected as well as other causes – campaigns for newlyweds, animals and the environment were the fastest growing categories over the last twelve months.

The Mark Dalton Recovery Fund raised over €318,000 to help the secondary school student and Waterford Minor Hurler on his rehabilitation journey after a devastating car crash at the end of last year.

The Help us provide a home for Shelly and her girls campaign raised over €280,000 to help Shelly and her family build their home after her husband was tragically killed in a workplace accident.

The young family had been living in a mobile home on the site they intended to build on while they saved when the tragic accident occurred.

The Johnny Hasset campaign, started by The Breeze-up Consignors Association earlier this year, was set up to help pay for Johnny’s cancer treatment and has raised €277,180.

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