Taoiseach unveils plaque at NUIG in honour of Dr Anna O’Coinne

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NBCRI-0798 — An Taoiseach Micheál Martin T.D., with (L to R) Caroline Loughnane, Secretary for Governance & Academic Affairs at NUI Galway, Gillian and Susan O'Coinne and Professor Michael Kerin, Research Director of NBCRI and Director of the Saolta University Healthcare Group, Cancer Managed Clinical Academic Network in the Lambe Institute at NUI Galway where a facility was dedicated to the late Dr Anna O’Coinne, former chairperson and honorary president of National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI).Photo Martina Regan.

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin has unveiled a commemorative plaque at NUI Galway in honour of Dr Anna O’Coinne, former chairperson and honorary president of National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI).

Dr O’Coinne passed away on 6 October 2020 after a lifetime of supporting breast cancer research through the NBCRI and its commitment and financial support for the Lambe Institute for Translational Research at NUI Galway.

D4347039: Pictured at the NUI Galway Honorary Conferring ceremony was Honorary Degree recipient Anna Ó Coinne, Chairperson of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI).

The plaque marks the dedication of a special seminar and meeting room in the Lambe Institute in honour of Dr O’Coinne’s legacy and memory.

Among those who attended the event were Dr O’Coinne’s daughters Gillian and Susan, as well as President of NUI Galway Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh.

“It is a privilege to be in NUI Galway to commemorate Dr Anna O’Coinne and her life’s work and efforts that she made in the arena of breast cancer awareness, treatment and research for the benefit of women and their families across the west of Ireland,” said An Taoiseach.

President of NUI Galway Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh said that Dr Anna O’Coinne’s endeavours and legacy epitomises the values of respect and excellence that we hold so dearly in NUI Galway.

“The impact of her stewardship of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute and its commitment to research at the Lambe Institute is immeasurable and as a research-led University we are indebted,” he said.

Caroline Loughnane, Chairperson of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute, said: “Anna was the heart of the NBCRI and her great kindness, energy and commitment inspired so many; today we celebrate her tremendous legacy of support for breast cancer research at the Lambe Institute.

“Dr O’Coinne’s dedication and leadership over many years is a symbol of what can achieved in the field of cancer research but also acts as an inspiration to those who follow as we strive to secure better outcomes for patients and their families today.”

What is the impact of Covid-19 on the Gambling Industry in Canada?

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November 15, 2021

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The gaming industry has been evolving to meet the players’ and users’ expectations, nowadays since technology has taken a huge impact on everyone’s lives, also gaming and gambling industry is using more and more technology to attract more new players and users to the industry in general.

Physical casinos and gaming centers are great places to spend time and enjoy a different selection of games and slots machines, but since the COVID-19 pandemic and everything has changed, the curfew has forced people to stay home to protect them from the disease, that’s why best canadian online casinos have to be available for the public to use and access their games since The COVID19 pandemic and the growth of gambling platforms is amazingly increasing more and more.

Online casinos have always been available in the world even before the pandemic, but they weren’t used as much as they are now, since people are at their home they can easily just check the online casino’s website and access all the games and features from anywhere in the world especially in Canada, they also can start to enjoy time with playing a variety of games provided with a wide range of bonuses and promotions, to keep the players attracted to a specific casino, and even to attract new players and users to their platform. Let’s take a look at the impact of COVID on Canadian online casinos and whether it was a positive impact or not.

Online casinos are growing rapidly

The online casino industry has been growing a lot more in Canada due to the COVID 19 pandemic. But before the pandemic, online gaming wasn’t a big part of the gaming industry in Canada, however since traditional casinos and gaming facilities started to close their doors in order to protect people from the pandemic, all the online casinos and gambling platforms headed to update their website and mobile application to stay in the business as long as they can amid covid 19 pandemic.

In Canada, players, and users from all around the country started to look for online casinos and to check their websites out. Since the online casinos are providing the players and users with a wide range of games and slots, also different bonuses and deals such as welcome bonuses, free spins and the first no deposit bonus, and a lot more, just to attract more new players and users to their platforms, to make them spend more time and to make sure that the players are having a great game experience.

Online casinos are now more popular and used in Canada than ever because of the pandemic. So we all can agree that the COVID 19 pandemic has a huge impact on the online casinos but in a good way of course, since now the online casinos are growing and becoming more powerful, but to survive in the world of entertainment the gambling platforms must try their best to stay in business and in order to do that they have to update their website regularly, provide the new players as well as the old ones with a different selection of bonuses and promotions and to make sure the players are having a great time while playing a wide range of games on their platform.

Incubation programme launched to support Digital Creative entrepreneurs

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November 15, 2021

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Galway PR shots 20257 — NO REPRODUCTION FEE CREW in partnership with GMIT launch CREW LABS, a new incubator programme in Creative Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development to target early-stage Creative Digital Entrepreneurs. Pictured is Colin O Reilly Mountmellick Co Laois, Artist in Residence of the Teca Collective GMIT Creative Arts Faculty. Photo: Ray Ryan

It can be challenging to get a start in any creative industry, especially with the fast moving world of digital technologies.

To provide a helping hand for early stage start-ups in the sector, GMIT and Creative Enterprise West (CREW) are launching a new incubator programme starting early next year.

The CREW LAB incubation programme is especially designed to support early-stage entrepreneurs across creative digital industries such as TV, Film, Virtual production, Games, Animation, Content Development and more.

It is meant to serve as part of a support ecosystem needed for screen industries to thrive in the west of Ireland.

Commencing in January 2022, the course will be delivered over a 4-month period, with a combination of online classes, industry and networking activities, and one to one mentoring

Paddy Tobin, Head of School, Design & Creative Arts at GMIT, said that this incubation programme is a “unique mix” of blended learning, mentoring by industry figures, networking, and hub accommodation.

“This is an exciting time for the creative industries and here at GMIT Cluain Mhuire Campus we’re working in partnership with CREW to develop what will be a centre of excellence incubation hub for creative industries in the west.”

To accelerate the start up process, the CREW LAB Incubation programme will help budding entrepreneurs to spot market opportunities, pitch their idea, or expand an online community.

The CREW LAB Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development will be delivered remotely through the GTeic and Connected Hubs network focusing on entrepreneurs in the west of Ireland.

Gillain Buckley of the Western Development Commission said “The Western Region has a long tradition in creativity and this programme to support to support creative entrepreneurs in the region will build on this tradition and accelerate the success of this sector.”

Key partners in the programme are Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT), the Western Development Commission (WDC) and Galway Film Centre (GFC) along with TG4, Gréasán na Meán Media Skillnet, Enterprise Ireland, Local Enterprise Office Galway, Údarás na Gaeltachta and Bank of Ireland.

Planning permission granted for outpatient facilities at Merlin Park Hospital

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November 15, 2021

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Galway Daily news Planning permission granted for outpatient facilities at Merlin Park Hospital

Plans have been approved for the construction of two new Outpatient blocks and a car park at Merlin Park Hospital.

Galway City Council has granted planning permission to the HSE to build two new buildings on the campus of Merlin Park Hospital.

These will consist of a single-storey Adult Cystic Fibrosis Outpatients building with a floor space of 314.7sqm, as well as a 2,324.3sqm two-storey Outpatient Department building.

The planning application says that these new outpatient buildings will help reduce waiting times, and reduce the risks associated with overcrowding and infection control.

The HSE also said in the application that the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for “segregation of acute and elective care” in Galway.

This development is meant to help “decongest” University Hospital Galway, in particular the Emergency Department, allowing outpatients to be cared for away from the acute hospital.

Part of the capacity of the new outpatient department building will be to replace existing facilities housed in prefab buildings.

Galway is also main referral point for Cystic Fibrosis patients across Connacht, leading to the “urgent requirement” for a dedicated CF outpatient facility to assist in long-term care.

Also included in the plans is the addition of a new car parking bay with 88 spaces in total, 25 bicycle parking spaces, and a footpath connecting the hospital campus.

Multiple submissions were received from residents along Merlin Park Lane who supported the development, but were concerned about the impact it would have on traffic along the small road.

Planning permission was granted by Galway City Council with twenty conditions attached.

The HSE must propose “traffic avoidance” measures that will be imposed at Merlin Park Lane to prevent rat running, with restrictions to be agreed on with the city council.

These measures must be in place and operational before the new buildings are occupied at Merlin Park Hospital.

A contribution of €131,950 must also be paid to the council towards the cost of providing public services in the area.

An Ecological Impact Assessment report was prepared for the development, which said that the building will be confined to grassland and existing artificial surfaces of low ecological significance, and would not affect sensitive areas.

Maintenance works to affect Spiddal and Barna water supply

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November 15, 2021

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Galway Daily news Ballyconneelly water outages

Disruptions to the water supply in Spiddal and Barna are expected during the day throughout this week due to maintenance works.

Irish Water is flushing out the mains in the local water network from Monday to Friday this week.

Works are scheduled to take place daily from 9am until 4pm, from 15 November until 19 November.

This may cause water supply disruptions to homes and business in Spiddal, Barna, and surrounding areas of the county.

People affected are advised that it may take 2-3 hours after work has ended in the afternoon before their full water supply is restored.

Updates can be found on Irish Water’s supply and service website page.

Rents continue to spiral upwards across the West says local charity

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November 14, 2021

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Galway Daily business Galway house prices increase 2.1%

Galway Simon Community has said that the number of people at risk of homelessness in the West is continuing to rise.

The charity says rents across the region are continuing to spiral upwards, putting significant pressure on many middle and low income households in the private rental market.

According to last week’s Daft.ie report, the surge in rents in the first half of 2021 means that the cost of renting in Connacht-Ulster is now 18.8% higher than a year ago – the strongest rate of inflation on record back to 2006.

They also reported the lowest supply on record since 2006 in Connacht/Ulster, with just 172 homes available to rent on the 1 November 2021, 71% less than the pre-Covid average.

Average rents showed a further increase on the last quarter, with average rent in Galway City and County now standing at record highs of €1,475 and €878 respectively.

Over the past five years, average rents across the West have seen dramatic increases of 53% in Galway City, 69% in Galway County, 52% in Mayo and 53% in Roscommon.

At the same time, the number of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness has increased, with one of the main drivers being the lack of affordable accommodation available within the private rental sector.

Over the last five years, there has been a 93% increase in the number of people living in emergency accommodation across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

Galway Simon Community say they have also seen an increasing number of people turning to their services for help during this time due to the lack of affordable and social housing available within the community.

Karen Golden, CEO of Galway Simon Community shared concerns about the impact of increasing rents over the coming months.

“It is clear the affordability crisis in the housing sector has reached a new peak as highlighted in the latest Daft.ie Rental Report,” Karen said.

“The private rental sector is simply out of reach for many of the people Galway Simon support, and countless others who are on middle and low incomes. With a severe lack of social housing in our community, many have nowhere else to turn.”

She said that so far this year, Galway Simon has seen a 26% increase in the number of people it is supporting compared to the same period last year.

“Our frontline staff are working hard to support as many people as possible who are in crisis.

“We are very concerned about the seemingly relentless increases in rents and the impact this will continue to have on people in our local community in the coming months.

“We must redouble our collective efforts to ensure that preventing homelessness is a top priority.

“It is essential that people have somewhere to call home to ensure their safety and wellbeing, especially during a global pandemic.”

Leaked CCTV puts the pressure on Gardaí in Ros na Rún

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November 14, 2021

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Galway Daily television Leaked CCTV puts the pressure on Gardaí in Ros na Rún

The pressure is on O’Shea after Caoilfhionn posts the cctv footage of Sorcha’s assault, and Berni fears Briain will get away with it all in Ros na Rún.

The leaked CCTV footage of Briain attacking Sorcha is putting pressure on O’Shea, who wants to know who did it.

Caoilfhionn, feeling guilty that she’s put O’Shea’s job in peril, wants to confess to her, but who does she tell?

For her part Sorcha is worried that the leaked footage will endanger her court case, but is glad the village has her back.

Berni is far less pleased that people aren’t treating Briain differently, despite the fact that he raped her, and fears that he will get away with everything.

Mack is raging that Dee tried to destroy his chance of a relationship with Sonia and tried to put the pieces back together.

Vince is feeling all alone, now that Caitríona has made it clear that they are no longer a couple. But much to his surprise he finds himself enjoying the company of another. Who could this be?

Catch all of this and more from the latest two episodes of Ros na Rún in a double feature on TG4 at 7:30pm on Sunday.

COVID-19: Ireland reports 3,805 more cases today

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November 14, 2021

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

There have been a further 3,805 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported by the Department of Health today.

As of this morning there were 582 people in the country hospitalised with COVID, 26 more than the previous day.

There are 107 of these patients being treated in intensive care units, one fewer than yesterday.

The COVID-19 data hub provides information on the key indicators of the disease in the community, including the rollout of the vaccine campaign.

HSE Chief Executive Paul Reid cautioned on Saturday that the virus is now prolific in “most communities” and that people need to cut down on risky activities.

In Galway, Ballinasloe and the City Central local areas have both reported incidence rates higher than the national average this week.

Galway lotto player scoops €517,001 prize

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November 14, 2021

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Galway Daily news Galway Lotto player scoops €54,583 in midweek madness

There was no winner of the €19 million Lotto jackpot on Saturday, but one lucky player in Galway is coming away over half a million richer.

The Galway lotto player split the Match 5 + Bonus prize with another player in Dublin, each of them going home with €517,001.

The winning lotto ticket was sold at Murphy’s Centra store in Bóthar an Chóiste in Castlegar.

The winning numbers on Saturday were 07, 20, 23, 33, 36, 44 and the bonus number was 10.

Michael Murphy who has run the Centra store in Castlegar since 2006 was overjoyed to hear the news that one of his customers had won a life-changing prize in Saturday night’s draw.

“What a win this is,” he said, adding “I am absolutely over the moon for whoever won it.

“What makes it really satisfying is that the vast majority of my customers are all local and knowing that one of them is a half a million euro richer this morning is fantastic.”

“I’m looking forward to spreading the good news today and we’ll make sure that everybody in the area checks their tickets to make sure that they claim this prize. This is absolutely brilliant!”

As no additional funds were added to the jackpot as it remains capped, the funds that would usually go to the jackpot were instead distributed to the next prize tier at which there was a winner, which worked out well for our Galway punter.

There was another bit of good news in the west on Saturday, as one player in Sligo is Ireland’s newest minted millionaire after winning the top prize of €1 million in last night’s Lotto Plus 1 draw.

The two players in Galway and Sligo are advised by the National Lottery to sign the back of their tickets and to keep them in a safe place.

Each of the three biggest winners from last night’s draw should contact the prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie and arrangements will be made for them to claim their prizes.

Nearly 30 cent in every €1 spent on all National Lottery games goes back to Good Causes in the areas of sport, youth, health, welfare, education, arts, heritage and the Irish Language.

In total more than €6 Billion has been raised for Good Causes since the National Lottery was established 34 years ago. In 2020 alone, €254 million was raised for local Good Causes in communities across Ireland.

COVID-19 cases rising at Portiuncula Hospital

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November 14, 2021

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Galway Daily news Portiuncula Hospital reports high flu circulation

There are 37 people in Galway being treated in hospital for COVID-19 in the latest HSE figures.

While the number of cases at UHG has remained level at 25 in recent days, Portiuncula Hospital has seen a slow but steady increase.

There were 12 confirmed cases at the Ballinasloe hospital as of 8pm on Saturday night.

Three new cases had been admitted to Portiuncula in the 24 hours prior, more than the two new cases at UHG.

There were also 10 suspected cases at Portiuncula Hospital for which test results were awaited, the second highest of any hospital in the country.

But despite this increase, the number of COVID patients in serious condition admitted to the ICU remains low.

There was just one COVID patient in the intensive care unit at Portiuncula as of Saturday night, with two more in the ICU in Galway.

Nationwide there were 557 people in the country hospitalised with COVID-19

Gort and Galway GAA clash over COVID fixture disruption

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November 14, 2021

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Galway Daily sport County senior hurling final replay - All you need to know

Disagreements erupted over the county senior hurling championship semi-final this weekend, with Gort GAA Club saying that they would not be able to go ahead due to COVID.

The club, which was due to play St. Thomas’ at Kenny Park today, currently has one confirmed case of COVID-19 among the panel, in a player with an underlying heart condition.

Gort also said that they have a further three players who are showing symptoms, and informed the county that they could not go ahead.

The semi-final match had been due to take place the week before, but was rescheduled to today due to COVID issues at the time.

In a statement issued on Saturday, Galway GAA said that the club informed them that they would not be able to go ahead with the match today.

But the county said that the fixture remains in place, but asked fans not to head to Kenny Park.

“Gort GAA Club have informed Galway GAA that they will not be fulfilling their Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final fixture v St. Thomas’ tomorrow. Galway GAA CCC have reviewed all the evidence presented and have advised that the fixture stands.

“Failure to fulfil the fixture will be dealt with by Galway GAA CCC in the coming days. Patrons are asked not to attend Kenny Park, Athenry tomorrow. Refunds will be issued to ticket holders this week and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

For their part, Gort GAA said shortly after this that “above all else” the club has a duty to the families and neighbours of the players and management at this time.

“We do not wish to compromise the privilege of representing our club and community in a county semi final,” the club said on facebook.

“These are indeed the days we have all dreamed of and worked so hard for. However, we cannot, under ultimatum or otherwise, compromise on our aforementioned duty of care.”

Gort asked Galway GAA to reschedule the match to “allow the competition to be completed when it is safe to do so”, but Galway GAA’s response would seem to indicate that a forfeit will be likely.

Construction begins on €11 million Aldi in Athenry

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November 14, 2021

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A29I0973 Athenry Aldi sod turn — Pictured at sod turning in Athenry: John Sweeney, Property Director at Aldi Ireland (centre), with Brian Gorman (left) and Martin Brady (right) of Stewart Construction. Photo Credit: Michael Donnelly

Construction work has begun this week on a new Aldi supermarket for Athenry.

The €11 million supermarket on Clarke Street in Athenry is expected to late next year.

This comes after Galway County Council granted final planning permission for the supermarket this week.

The council granted amendments to the original planning permission, which reduced the overall size of the store from 1,760sqm to 1,660sqm, a reduction in the net retail area of 1,379sqm to 1,170sqm.

The car park, which incorporates 92 parking spaces, will now also include four electric vehicle charging points.

The design of the new store will incorporate natural stonework, meant to echo the medieval town walls that are such a prominent part of Athenry’s past and present.

This will be the tenth Aldi store in Galway, and will create 25 permanent jobs for the area when it opens.

GMIT named Institute of Technology of the Year

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November 14, 2021

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Galway Daily news GMIT named Institute of Technology of the Year — President of GMIT, Dr. Orla Flynn. Photo Credit: Aengus McMahon

GMIT has been named Institute of Technology of the Year in the new edition of the Sunday Times Good University Guide out today.

The Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology is among 19 Irish Higher Education institutes featured in the guide, all of which are ranked on eight key performance measures.

One of the major factors that put GMIT over the top was the recent approval from the government for it to create a Technological University together with Sligo and Letterkenny ITs.

Academic restructuring, collaboration with industry, a four-place rise in the overall rankings, and the awarding of the coveted Athena SWAN Bronze accolade also helped clinch GMIT the top spot among IoTs in the guide.

This is the fourth time that the Sunday Times named the Galway college the best of its kind in Ireland.

There is further good news for Galway with the announcement that NUI Galway has won the Sunday Times University of the Year 2022.

Alastair McCall, Education Editor at the Sunday Times said “It is a double triumph for Galway with GMIT carrying off the Institute of Technology of the Year award for a fourth time, just weeks after the announcement that it is to become a Technological University in 2022.”

“The development and ultimate success of that project, coupled with a four-place rise in this year’s league table, helped GMIT to the prize.

“GMIT embodies everything good about the institutes of technology. Outstanding business and industry links translate into good employment options for graduates, while high levels of student engagement are evidence of an institution in tune with its undergraduates.”

With the addition of the technological university designation next year, he added that the future is “looking rosy” for the Galway college.

Our award is recognition of the effort that has gone in to get the institution to this point and of our expectation that this is just a springboard to further success.”

GMIT President Dr. Orla Flynn added “This welcome recognition highlights the huge commitment of all our staff who consistently strive for excellence.”

Spiddal publisher bringing modern literature to the Irish language

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November 13, 2021

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Galway Daily books Spiddal publisher bringing modern literature to the Irish language

The Spiddal based publisher Futa Fata is making sure that Gaelgoirs will never lack for contemporary literature, with their new imprint Barzaz.

Barzaz is focusing on delivering contemporary literature for adults as Gaeilge, drawing on great talent at home and abroad.

The first two books published under the new imprint are Madame Lazare by Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin, a novel about generations still living in the shadow of WW2, and Khalil, a translation of the French novel of the same name exploring the very raw topic of terrorism in Europe.

Barazaz will be officially launched during Féile Chois Fharraige next Wednesday, November 17, at 8pm in Tigh Mholly, Inverin.

Madame Lazare follows the Levana, as she herself tries to unpick the life story of her grandmother Hana, who fled the Nazi invasion of her home as a child, becoming the only member of her family to survive the Shoah.

As Hana succumbs to old age and her mind becomes increasingly confused, fragments of memory emerge that surprise her granddaughter, Levana.

These unfolding memories leave Levana questioning everything her grandmother ever told her as she follows the trail of the past.

From Paris to Brussels, and on to the Atlantic Coast of Ireland, Levana closes in on the true story of Madame Lazare’s past and the event that changed forever the course of her life.

Madame Lazare was shortlisted for Gradam Uí Shuilleabháin and is also shortlisted An Post Irish Book Awards, Irish Language Book of the Year.

Khalil is a translation by Máirín Nic Con Iomaire of the French novel, of the same title, by Yasmina Khadra. November 2015.

On a French motorway, Khalil, a 23-year-old Muslim man is sitting in a car, heading for Paris. Four of the occupants, including himself, have suicide vests strapped to their chests.

Tonight, at the Stade de France, Khalil is ready to strike a blow for the cause and in doing so, to enter Paradise. When the fateful moment arrives and he pushes the detonator, nothing happens.

In the following days, Khalil tries to piece together what has happened. Is he being used? Is re really convinced that the path he has chosen is the one of Truth? What is to become of him?

On Wednesday at the official launch of Barzaz, Gormfhlaith Ní Thuairisg (Athmhaidin RTÉ RnaG) will chat to both authors about these books. The event is free to attend.

MADAME LAZARE (paperback, RRP €15.95) and KHALIL (paperback, RRP €14.95) are available in all good bookshops nationwide and also from www.barzaz.ie.

Two Galway areas record higher COVID rates than national average

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November 13, 2021

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

Two local electoral areas in Galway have recorded higher 14-day COVID incidence rates than the national average.

Ballinasloe LEA’s rate is the highest in the county at 1,156 (325 new cases in two weeks), followed by Galway City Central LEA with a rate of 1,146 (306 new cases).

A total of 151 cases were reported in Conamara North LEA in the two weeks to 8 November, taking its incidence to 878, while Conamara South LEA has the lowest rate in Galway at 628 (134 new cases).

Galway City West and Galway City East LEAs recorded rates of 950 and 884 respectively, with 711 new cases across the three city electoral areas in the fortnight to 8 November.

Tuam LEA’s COVID rate stands at 780 (259 new cases) and Athenry-Oranmore’s rate is 765 after 251 new cases were reported there.

The rate in Gort-Kinvara LEA is 753 (177 cases) and Loughrea LEA recorded an incidence rate of 89 (160 new cases).

Woman sentenced for spitting in face of young girl at bus stop

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November 13, 2021

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Galway Daily courts Man charged with possessing images of child sex abuse — credit: Robert Linsdell CC BY 2.0 'The Courthouse, Courthouse Square, Galway'

A woman who spat in the face of a young girl waiting at a bus stop in Galway City, and called her a whore, received a five month sentence at Galway District Court.

Marie McCarty (48), or Marie Ryan as her name was also given, pleaded guilty to assault, having previously entered a plea to related public order charges.

The court heard that on October 22, 2020 McCarthy, who has an address at Tur Uisce, Doughiska, spat at a young girl waiting at a bus stop in Eyre Square.

During the attack she also called the girl a “dirty whore” and “a bitch” the court was also told.

Solicitor for the defence Michael Cunningham said that his client had no recollection of the incident, and couldn’t believe it when she read what she had done, but accepted the facts now.

She had suffered personal bereavements and become homeless Mr Cunningham said, but has turned her life around since the time of this incident.

The court heard that the young girl was traumatised by the incident, and hasn’t set foot in Eyre Square since.

Judge Mary Fahy said that a five month sentence would be appropriate for the assault on the child, but initially said that she was going to adjourn the case for a Garda Behavioural Report before finalising the sentence.

However the judge quickly changed her mind, saying that McCarty was not taking this seriously, and that she wasn’t “in any way empathetic” to the child.

She cancelled the report and imposed the five month sentence as is, saying “I’ve just had it with all the chances these people get”.

One month consecutive to this sentence was imposed for an unrelated charge of possessing a knife, which was found on her person at Murrough Garda Regional Headquarters on July 31, 2020.

Concurrent sentences and several fines were also added for multiple public order charges, including public intoxication and threatening, abusive, or insulting behaviour connected to the Eyre Square incident.

Leave was granted by the court to appeal the sentence.

COVID-19: 4,642 cases reported today

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November 13, 2021

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

There have been a further 4,642 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported by the Department of Health today.

As of this morning there were 556 people in the country being treated in hospital for COVID.

Over a hundred of these patients are in serious condition, with 107 admitted to intensive care units.

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tony Holohan said that current transmission levels are some of the highest seen in the course of the pandemic.

Socialisation is back close to pre-pandemic levels he said, which is resulted in increased incidence rates across all age groups.

In the past three weeks, case numbers have “almost doubled”, Dr Holohan said, advising people to stay home and avoid contact if they have symptoms.

In the latest hospital figures from Galway, as of 8pm Friday, there were 35 patients in hospital here.

University Hospital Galway had 25 confirmed cases, and a further 10 cases are at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe.

Two of the patients at UHG and one at Portiuncula Hospital are in their ICUs.

The positivity rate for COVID test results in the past week has increased to 14.4 percent of the 190,102 tests carried out.

The COVID-19 data hub provides information on the key indicators of the disease in the community, including the rollout of the vaccine campaign.

City Council invites bands to seek grant funding

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November 13, 2021

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Galway Daily music City Council invites bands to seek grant funding

Galway City Council is providing funding to support bands in giving live performances in the city.

The council Arts Office is inviting applications for the 2021 Band Grant Scheme.

In order to qualify for the scheme bands must be based in, or operate substantially in Galway City.

The work that they propose to use the funding must be artistic or cultural in nature, and must also be not for profit.

The City Council offers a limited amount of support to, including Marching, School, Brass and Pipe bands.

This Grant Scheme is a competitive process with limited funding, so all applicants may not be successful.

In assessing applications the council will take into consideration a proven track record in the arts, the quality of the proposed work, its innovation, and more.

The full guidelines and application form for the grant scheme is available from the city council website.

The closing date for applications to the 2021 scheme is 4pm on Thursday, November 18.

Just €21k in derelict sites levies collected by City Council in 2020

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Briain Kelly

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November 13, 2021

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Galway Daily news Open call for applicants to Galway City Creative Communities Grant

Galway City Council collected just €21,000 in levies on derelict sites last year, less than 10% of what was imposed.

There remains €277,900 still owed to Galway City Council in respect of €298,900 in levies imposed last year.

In total, Galway City Council was owed €401,800 for levies imposed on derelict sites as of December 31, 2020.

These figures were given to Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould in response to a parliamentary question.

In Cork City, the council imposed €1.7 million levies on derelict sites in 2020, of which €163k was paid last year.

Dublin City Council received €142k in respect of €1.65 million in levies, and Dún Laoghaire/Rathdown collected just under €26k from €300,000 in levies.

The Derelict Sites Levy is one of the tools given to local councils to deal with properties left empty and crumbling, creating a dangerous eyesore and taking up land.

Councils can impose an annual levy of 7% of the value of the site which has been left derelict, in order to encourage action with valuable land.

Galway County Council was one of thirteen local authorities which did not seek to impose any levies in 2020.

Gardaí and family concerned for missing teenager believed to be in Galway

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Briain Kelly

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November 13, 2021

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Galway Daily news Gardaí and family concerned for missing teenager believed to be in Galway

Gardaí and family are concerned for the welfare of a missing 16 year old girl who it is believed may be in Galway.

Louise Little (16) has been missing from Edgeworthstown, Longford since Friday, November 5.

She was last seen leaving home that day at approximately 10:30pm.

Louise is described as being approximately 5′ 4″ in height with a slim build, long black hair and blue eyes.

When last seen Louise was wearing a black jacket, white top, black tracksuit bottoms and black boots.

It is believed that Louise may be in the Ballinasloe area of County Galway.

Gardaí and Louise’s family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information on Louise’s whereabouts are asked to contact Granard Garda Station on 043 6687660, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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