A fantastic evening featuring an intimate concert will be held at Caprice Galway next Friday in aid of Rosabel’s Rooms.
The evening, hosted by Carried Away PR & Events, will begin with a cocktail reception followed by a beautiful three-course dinner prepared by the team at Caprice.
Guests will then be treated to an intimate concert by the wonderful Lucia Evans who has come a long way since winning ‘You’re a Star’ 20 years ago.
Lucia is now a successful singer with her own music and unique covers of some of our favourite artists.
Rosabel’s Rooms was established by parents Suzanne McClean and Gary Monroe in memory of their beloved daughter Rosabel who died suddenly and unexpectedly in April 2017, aged only sixteen months.
Rosabel’s Rooms provides family-focused bereavement suites in hospitals around Ireland developed in collaboration with the Design and Dignity project at the Irish Hospice Foundation.
The charity will also be providing therapeutic and financial support for individuals impacted by child loss.
The Room-to-heal fund will provide direct financial support for families in the aftermath of child loss, assisting families to take time off work, pay for the funeral costs etc.
Tickets for the beautiful evening at Caprice, beginning at 7pm on Friday 29 October, are limited and people can purchase tickets by contacting Caroline at 087 4482070 or caroline@carriedawaypr.ie
The number of deaths related to COVID-19 in Galway since the start of the pandemic has increased by four to 138 in new data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
Deaths were recorded in Galway in the last two weeks of September and the first week of October – but no deaths were reported in the county in the week ending 15 October.
The median age of the deaths related to the disease in Galway was 82 years.
A total of 18,926 cases were reported in Galway from the start of the pandemic to 15 October, and the county still has the lowest median age of confirmed cases in Ireland at 28.
In the week ending 15 October, there were 23 COVID-19 related deaths nationally, of which 22 were among those aged 65 years and older.
The number of weekly cases was 10,675, an increase of 13% from the previous week. Dublin (2,638) and Cork (1,090) had the highest number of new cases in the State.
Those aged 14 or younger accounted for 22% of cases – the same as the previous week.
Of the reported cases with a record of employment, 17% were employed in the Human Health and Social Work sector.
Cases in the Education sector have remained at 6% of all cases among employees for the third consecutive week.
The Department of Health has today reported a further 2,466 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the State.
As of 8am today, 457 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of whom 90 are in intensive care units.
Speaking today, Dr Tony Holohan said the bank holiday weekend will bring increased levels of socialising across the country.
With the current trajectory of the disease in Ireland, he said that it is important that every individual knows and acts on the basic measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.
“Keep social distance, wear a face mask appropriately, wash your hands regularly and manage your contacts,” said Dr Holohan.
“If you are meeting indoors with others, ensure the room is well ventilated, avoid crowded situations and if it feels like an unsafe environment, leave.
“Be mindful of the symptoms of the disease such as fever, cough, or flu like symptoms. If you do experience any symptoms, self-isolate immediately and seek a PCR test as soon as possible.
“Today and over this weekend, the HSE are continuing to operate walk-in COVID-19 vaccination centres right across the country for anyone aged 12 years and older. I strongly encourage anyone who has not yet attended for their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, or second dose if it is due and you have yet to receive an appointment, to avail of these vaccination centres this weekend.
“You can also register for a vaccine appointment online or by phone, or book an appointment with a participating pharmacy. These vaccines are very safe and effective at protecting against the worst effects of COVID-19.”
A Galway TD has condemned the multibillion euro fraudulent trading scheme known as ‘Cum-ex’ which was reported by a number of international media organisations yesterday.
Galway West TD Mairéad Farrell called on the Government to ensure that this is not another financial scandal where the participants are not held to account.
The two-decade-long scheme relates to a group of hedge funds and traders which carried out dividend tax-withholding fraud on a massive scale.
The scheme targeted European tax authorities, and involved Irish-based funds and banks.
“Before the last financial crash, this state was known as the Wild West of European finance. Has much changed since then?” asked Deputy Farrell.
“Davy’s, the Russian Laundromat, the FinCen files, Offshore leaks, and now the Cum-ex scandal, are all striking examples of business as usual.”
The Sinn Féin TD said that the scandal demonstrates “how dividend withholding tax fraud took place on an industrial scale over two decades.”
“European tax authorities were starved of up to €140 billion in tax revenues from this illicit scheme,” she said.
“Through a series of complex, co-ordinated and cross border financial transactions, whose large volumes overwhelmed European tax authorities, a whole host of financial institutions and professional networks were able to claim multiple tax refunds, for tax which was generally never paid in the first place.”
Deputy Farrell said that it is not a victimless crime as these kinds of schemes contribute significantly to growing economic inequality, while also undermining faith in the political and legal system.
“This state, whether wittingly or unwittingly, helped to facilitate this,” said the Galway TD.
“Certain financial institutions and professional networks, through their use of anonymous special purpose vehicles, the tax code and regulatory system, benefited but at a cost to other countries’ tax bases.
“Ireland has incurred significant reputational damage in recent years. This is now another blotch on our record. It is high time the government and the regulatory authorities got serious and put an end to this hands-off approach.”
East Galway TD Seán Canney has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Agriculture that advance payments have begun under the 2021 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS).
The Independent TD said that he is ‘delighted’ that the advance payments under the BPS have commenced, as they “contribute greatly to maximising family farm income and are a vital support for farmers across the country.”
The payments are worth a total of €738 million and will be paid to 114,600 farmers across the country.
Deputy Canney said that it is “crucial to support farm families and that is why it is a key priority to issue payments as quickly as possible.”
The BPS advance payment is at a rate of 70% – an increase on the 50% normally allowed under regulation.
Payments will be visible in farmers’ bank accounts in the coming days and the Department will continue to process all remaining cases for payment as they meet scheme criteria.
Payments under the 2021 Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme (ANC) which started in September are also continuing as more cases are cleared for payment.
“In order to facilitate farmers wishing to contact the department regarding their BPS or ANC payments, extended hours are in place for the Direct Payments Helpline,” said Deputy Canney.
“From Monday 18 October to Friday 22 October, the Helpdesk will be available to answer farmers’ queries up to 8.30pm each evening.
“Farmers can ring the Helpdesk at 057-8674422. Farmers can also submit any queries they may have online via www.agfood.ie.”
Ballinasloe LEA now has the highest 14-day incidence of COVID-19 in Galway after the rate there jumped to 761 cases per 100,000 people in this week’s figures.
A total of 214 new cases were reported in the Ballinasloe local electoral area in the two weeks to 18 October – more than any other area in the county.
Tuam LEA has the second highest rate in Galway with 612 cases per 100,000 people in two weeks (203 new cases), while the other eight Galway LEAs have rates below the national average – which was 493 when the data was taken.
In Galway city, 335 new coronavirus cases were reported in the two weeks to 18 October, with Galway City East LEA recording the highest rate at 478 (127 new cases in 14 days).
Galway City Central’s rate now stands at 382 (102 new cases) and Galway City West has a 14-day rate of 418 (106 new cases).
Connemara still has the lowest rates in the county, with just 58 new cases in total across the two local electoral areas in the region in two weeks.
Conamara North LEA’s rate stands at 151 in the latest data, while Conamara South LEA’s rate rose slightly to 150.
The incidence rate in Loughrea LEA rose from 289 last week to 461 in this week’s figures, while Gort-Kinvara’s rate fell to 272 cases per 100,000 people (64 new confirmed cases).
A total of 122 new cases were reported in the Athenry-Oranmore area, taking its rate to 372 – a slight increase on last week.
More than 400 drivers around the country were caught speeding during the national Slow Down Day operation.
Over a 24 hours period ending this morning, Gardaí and GoSafe speed cameras checked 192,333 vehicles.
Out of these, 419 vehicles were caught speeding over the limit in the area where they were driving.
One of the examples of drivers endangering others on the road highlighted by Gardaí yesterday was a motorist caught doing 133km/hr on the M6 at Carnmore East.
Outside of Galway some extreme examples caught by Gardaí include a driver doing 114km/hr in a 60km/hr zone on the N62 at Clongower, Thurles in Co. Tipperary
On the M50 at Kilmore Big, Dublin 17, one driver was detected going 116km/hr in a 80km/hr zone, and another was found doing 135km/hr in a 100km/hr zone on the N7 at Brownsbarn, Dublin 22.
An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to drivers to increase compliance with speed limits in order to reduce the number of speed related collisions, save lives and reduce injuries on our roads.
For the remainder of the year An Garda Síochána are also running Operation Teorainn, targeting life-threatening road traffic offences.
This comes after a bad summer on the roads this year, with 110 people killed on the roads to date in 2021.
There were 24 people killed on the road in August alone this year, the worst single month for traffic fatalities since June of 2016.
Operation Teorainn is focusing on the four ‘lifesaver’ offences of speeding, driving while intoxicated, not wearing a seatbelt, and holding a mobile phone, as well as unaccompanied learner drivers, plus road transport offences.
The operation will pay particular attention to rural roads with a speed limit of 80km/hr or higher, which have been the site of more than three quarters of road deaths this year.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a young woman was struck in the face by a firework and seriously injured in Eyre Square overnight.
Shortly after midnight on Friday morning, a firework struck a young woman who was sitting at a bus stop near the taxi rank at the top of Eyre Square.
It is understood that the firework had been launched from close to the Tourist Information Kiosk on Eyre Square which is situated across the street from where the injured party was sitting.
This young woman has suffered serious injury as a result of this incident and was removed from the scene by ambulance.
Gardaí understand there was a large group of people in Eyre Square at the time, and are now asking that any person who may have witnessed the incident make contact with the investigating team.
In particular Gardaí in Galway are appealing to anyone who may have video footage of the incident, either on mobile phone, CCTV or dash-cam to make contact with them.
Anyone with information is asked to contact investigating Gardaí on 091-538000/ 091-538036 or the confidential line 1800 666 111.
Explore the wandering heritage of nomadic cultures from around the world in a three day festival in Galway City this weekend.
The Misleór Festival, organised by Galway Traveller Movement, is a truly unique experience, the only one of its kind in Ireland.
The importance of being free to move and travel has never been more apparent than after the past year and a half, when much of the world has been confined to one place to a greater or lesser degree.
Misleór, meaning ‘Wanderer’ in the Irish Traveller language Cant, promises to bring together a very special look at nomadic culture and heritage from Ireland beyond.
The festival starts on Friday with a series of short films screening at the Pálás Cinema on Friday evening at 7:30pm.
‘On the Road – Nomadic Shorts’ features the films ‘Eálát’ by Sami filmmaker Elle Márjá Eira, ‘The Fourfold’ by Mongolian animator Alisi Telengut, and ‘Dreamer’, a short documentary by Misleór Film Bursary award winner David McDonagh.
Ealát by Sai filmmaker Ella Márjá.
On Saturday the excitement heads over to Galway City Museum and beyond, where numerous events will be taking place throughout the day.
These will start with Kindred Spirits, a Nomad only dialogue space, and a more public event to hear about nomadic cultures from around the world at Misleór Conversations later that afternoon.
Taking place at 3pm in the museum, Misleór Conversations will be a public panel discussion with activists and community leaders from global nomadic peoples. This will also be livestreamed to watch from home.
An exhibition of traditional and contemporary displays from the local Traveller community will also be hosted at the museum for the next month, giving locals and visitors alike a view into their cultural identity.
In the evening time, from 7-11pm, the museum and other spots around the city will be the canvas for projected art from many cultures. Roam the streets to catch a striking glimpse into communities around the world.
In between, the discussions continue at NUI Galway, where award winning Traveller singer Thomas Radie Peat (Lankum) and family members of renowned Traveller singer Mary Delaney will talk about music within the Traveller Community.
Pálás Cinema will play host to the festival for a second night with a screening of the documentary ‘Acasă, My Home’ at 8pm, on a family of 11 living in harmony with nature in the Bucharest Delta until the modern world forces its way in.
On the final day of the festival, Sunday October 24, Galway City Museum will host an open air Misleór Horse Fair, celebrating the shared importance of horses in many nomadic cultures.
Starting at 2pm in the museum courtyard, this horse fair will also feature art and music from the Traveller and Mongolian communities in Ireland.
Playwright Rosaleen McDonagh will give a preview of her work-in-progress Night Shift at the Mick Lally Theatre at 6pm, read by the Fishamble Theatre Company.
Following up on this will be Magpies on the Pylon, a one-man play by Michael Collins that deals with a father struggling to handle the suicide of his adult son.
All of these events are free, but attendance is limited in many cases, so it is essential to book tickets ahead of time at the Misleór Eventbrite page.
Galway can expect a wet and windy weekend, as the forecast is for the weather to take a turn for the worse on Saturday, with a status yellow marine warning also issued.
This evening will be mostly dry and overcast, with showers dying down in the afternoon, and even a few scattered possible in places.
Temperatures on Friday will reach lows of 10 degrees in the evening. Light to moderate westerly winds will veer southerly as the evening goes on.
Headed into Saturday the weather forecast paints a more depressing picture, with persistent rain throughout the day, turning heavy in places.
Temperatures will average 10 to 11 degrees tomorrow, with strong and gusty southerly winds lasting through the day also.
The Status Yellow Gale Warning will also be in place from 2am to 6pm on Saturday, with gale force 8 winds expected on the west coast from Mizen Head to Slyne Head to Malin Head.
Weather conditions will improve slightly on Sunday as, while Met Eireann is forecasting rain lasting throughout the day, it will be light and mixed with dry spells.
The sun us also expected to make an appearance at points during the afternoon, especially in the south of Galway, though conditions will mostly be heavily overcast.
Highest temperatures on Sunday of 12 to 13 degrees, with strong south-westerly winds throughout the day.
The Maam Cross Fair has been cancelled for the second year running, as it has been announced it will not be going ahead this month.
Galway County Council has said that there are no arrangements being made to hold the fair in 2021.
This decision is due to ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, which has seen a recent spike in daily cases.
The Maam Cross fair is a long standing tradition for farmers in the Connemara area, with sales of sheep, cattle, and the famed Connemara ponies.
Galway County Council and the Gardaí are typically involved in the safe organisation of the one day celebration, which involves closing the road from Maam Cross to Maam.
“Due to the continuing impact of Covid-19 and in the interest of public health and safety no arrangements are being made for the Maam Cross Fair to be held in 2021,” the county council said.
Lough Derg RNLI family day. Photo Credit: Kirsten Bayly-Parker.
Two longstanding volunteers with the Lough Derg RNLI have been honoured for their years of dedication to the lifesaving charity.
At a recent family day for the lifeboat station volunteers and their families this month, the dedication of former helm Peter Clarke and Deputy Launching Authority Liam Maloney were recognised for their service.
The Lough Derg RNLI station has been in operation since 2004, and from its base in Dromineer covers waters divided between Galway, Tipperary, and Clare.
The crew and members of the operations team also wished to thank their families for their untiring support and understanding of the demands involved in being a lifeboat volunteer.
Peter Clarke at Lough Derg RNLI family day. Photo Credit: Kirsten Bayly-Parker.
After the lunch, and on behalf of all the volunteers, helms Owen Cavanagh and Eleanor Hooker presented Peter with an Kimmeridge RNLI Special Edition watch, in appreciation of his fourteen years’ service as helm.
Crew member Chris Parker also presented Peter with a framed Certificate of Service on behalf of the RNLI. These days, his work as a dairy farmer keeps him quite busy, despite his time away from the always on call lifeboat crew.
Eleanor spoke of Peter’s dedication, good humour and positive attitude especially on some of the most challenging Shouts on Lough Derg. She said the Station would love to see him return to the crew when he has more time.
Liam Maloney at Lough Derg RNLI family day. Photo Credit: Kirsten Bayly-Parker.
Owen and Eleanor also presented Liam Maloney with a commemorative watch and a Lough Derg RNLI Helly Hansen jacket as a thank you for the six years he served as the Station’s Lifeboat Operations Manager, out of 19 years total volunteering for the RNLI.
A former Headmaster at Carrig Primary School, Liam is also a skilled boat builder and one of the most formidable competitive dinghy sailors at Lough Derg Yacht Club.
He was involved with the Lough Derg RNLI station right from its conception back in 2002/3, when he made the assembly hall at his school available for meetings and classroom training for crew.
He says that as he was outside the age to volunteer as crew, he became a Deputy Launching Authority when the station went live for service in 2004.
Christine O’Malley, who took over as Lifeboat Operations Manager from Liam on January 8 this year, praised Liam for his hard work in maintaining a high standard of operations at the station, and for his success in involving the local community.
National Broadband Ireland will be holding pop-up information events in Gort this weekend so people can ask about the fibre broadband coming to their area.
The events will take place on Friday & Saturday, October 22-23 at Market Square in Gort from 10am to 4pm each day.
The events will enable people to get clarity about when fibre broadband will be delivered to their area, and how to sign up. Staff from NBI will also be on hand to get people registered for updates on the roll-out in their area.
Peter Hendrick, CEO of National Broadband Ireland said, “National Broadband Ireland is excited about the opportunity to engage directly with the people of Gort”.
He added that they want to “give them information about when high-speed broadband will be available, let them know how they can connect to the NBI network and how they can register for progress updates specific to their Eircode.”
NBI currently has construction underway to bring fibre to 2,618 premises in the townlands in the Gort Intervention Area, which includes Ardrahan, Tubber, Grove Road, Cloonmolly, Peterswell, Boley, Kilkeddy, Blakemount, Foxtail Hill, Derrybrien and Boston among others.
All of these premises are already able to order the high-speed fibre broadband services being built.
Once these premises are available to order, these customers can choose their broadband services from a retail service provider of their choice.
Along with the residential connections, part of the National Broadband Plan includes the delivery of Broadband Connection Points at public facilities such as sports clubs, community centres, and tourists sites.
There are 21 BCPs in Galway, seven of which have already been connected, including Lettermullen Community Centre, Inis Mór Library, Leitrim Ballydugan Community Centre and Comhar Caomhán Teo.
In total, there are 38,714 premises in the Intervention Area (IA) in County Galway, which includes homes, farms, commercial businesses and schools, equaling 28% of all premises in the county.
There have been a further 2,029 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported by the Department of Health today.
As of this morning there were 448 people in Ireland hospitalised with COVID.
Of these patients, 88 have been admitted to the intensive care units for treatment.
Ireland’s five day moving average is now at 1,906 cases per day.
Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer said “We have seen a significant increase in transmission over the course of the last fortnight.”
“We currently have in excess of 500 cases per 100,000 of the population and disease incidence is rising in all age groups and in every part of the country.”
“COVID-19 vaccines are very safe and effective at protecting against severe infection and I encourage anyone who has still to receive one to come forward and take up the opportunity to do so as soon as possible.”
“However, vaccines do not eliminate transmission of the disease and it is still possible for fully vaccinated people to pick up and transmit COVID-19.”
“It is important that we continue to follow public health advice as we know vaccination alone, even at very high levels of uptake, will not be sufficient to achieve suppression of the disease. This is also the clear advice available from the ECDC.”
Going into the October Bank Holiday weekend, Tony Holohan urged people to take particular care in crowded enclosed spaces.
From Friday, far more COVID-19 public health restrictions will be lifted, allowing pubs and restaurants to resume normal trading hours, nightclubs to reopen, and the return of indoor music events.
“It’s particularly important that people who are vulnerable to severe infection of the disease even when vaccinated, such as older people, plan their activities and recognise the risk factors, particularly in indoor settings.”
“If you plan to meet indoors with others, please ensure the room is well ventilated. Please continue to wear a mask where appropriate, wash your hands, manage your contacts, and maintain your social distance.”
“Where possible it’s really important to avoid crowded situations, especially indoors. If you are in an environment that feels unsafe then feel empowered to leave.”
Professional Services firm Grant Thornton will be creating new jobs in Galway as part of a massive nationwide expansion.
The company plans to hire 1,000 new staff across seven offices in Galway, Cork, Limerick, Longford, Kildare, Dublin, and Belfast over the next three years.
Positions will be available across all Grant Thornton Ireland’s business units including actuarial, audit, corporate finance, and advisory as well as in specialist areas such as insurance, sustainability, financial services and digital transformation.
The new jobs will comprise of a mix of experienced hires and graduate roles, offering positions for people of all levels of experience.
Recruitment for the roles has already gotten underway with Grant Thornton Ireland last month announcing plans to double the size of its tax team from 170 to 340 by 2024.
Speaking of today’s announcement, Grant Thornton Ireland Managing Partner Michael McAteer said “Today’s announcement marks yet another milestone in the Grant Thornton Ireland story.”
“We pride ourselves in going beyond to ensure the highest quality of service to our clients and we know this is because of the exceptional and wide-ranging level of experience our people bring to the table.”
“We also know the importance of flexibility, opportunity and promotion, and work-life balance, and we have installed an extensive Future of Work framework across the firm with these pillars at the core.”
The positions will give the opportunity to work with clients from all industries and all sizes, from homegrown Irish businesses to multinationals.
Have your say on how government funding and efforts towards groundbreaking research should be directed in Ballinasloe this weekend at the Creating Our Future roadshow.
This is a government initiative to create a public conversation, and get ideas from the public in turn, about what the biggest priorities of Ireland’s researchers should be, whether it’s in healthcare, education, the environment, arts, or many other possibilities.
The programme launched back in July, and this Friday, October 22 the Creating Our Future team will be in Ballinasloe for the day for a roadshow event.
The day will start with a set up in St Michael’s Square from 9am to 11am, where you can get tea or coffee in exchange for ideas at their mobile coffee dock.
There will also be a brainstorming session at Gullanes Hotel on Main Street where individuals and interest groups can make their voices heard about the issues affecting their locality, and how research can be directed to improve them.
Galway Senator Aisling Dolan said “This is a fantastic initiative to allow people have the chance to have their say in what we need to focus on as a country.”
“We have excellent researchers in this country finding answers to some of the most difficult questions and challenges. We need ideas and innovation to help us plan for the future.”
“We have seen how research has literally saved millions of lives thanks to the incredible teams who have developed Covid-19 vaccines in the past year,” Aisling Dolan said.
“The acceleration of clinical trials and testing was absolutely incredible and demonstrated how research has such an impact in our lives.”
“If you have time this Friday morning, come along to Ballinasloe and tell the team what you think. The feedback from each of the roadshows will be part of a report submitted to Government for review.”
Anyone who wants to attend the brainstorming session at the Gullanes Hotel should email caroline.lynch@oireachtas.ie to confirm their attendance.
Ideas for Creating Our Future can also be submitted online until the end of November, with the completed report to be presented to the government in the new year.
Researchers and scientists will come to the event to talk about the campaign itself and also existing research that is relevant to current key areas of priority such as smart town planning and sustainable communities.
The Creating our Future coffee truck will be in the town all morning also with the campaign team talking to people on the streets of Ballinasloe about what they want researchers to explore.
Ciara Cotter of Science Foundation Ireland said “Anyone, anywhere can have an idea that inspires research and innovation. It could be based on an opportunity or challenge that someone has identified in their own life, for their community, for Ireland or for the world.”
“Or it could be based on a topic that someone is curious or passionate about. Creating Our Future wants to hear them all – whatever facet of life they relate to.”
“All ideas will be captured, shared, and will help inform the future direction of research and innovation in Ireland.”
Deliveroo is celebrating its sixth anniversary in Galway by teaming up with Xi’an Street Food to give away free mini spice bags with all orders over €20 this weekend.
The mini spice bags will be made available only to Deliveroo users ordering from Xi’an Street Food on Quay Street from Friday 22nd October until Sunday 24th.
Deliveroo has also launched a petition for people to call on the Government to recognise the cultural significance of the spice bag with a national spice bag day.
Paddy Quinlan, Senior Regional Manager at Deliveroo Ireland, said: “Over the past six years we’ve built up an amazing customer base in Galway, so wanted to mark the occasion with a special collaboration that ties in with our campaign for a National Spice Bag.
“It is a takeaway legend and deserves its own special day. Deliveroo is proud to spearhead this important cultural mission and we can’t thank Xi’an Street Food enough for the support.”
Sing, spokesperson at Xi’an Street Food, said that they see first hand Galway’s devotion to spice bags – “it truly is a love affair and we’re proud to help Deliveroo celebrate six years in the city.”
“We also fully endorse Deliveroo’s campaign for a National Spice Bag Day and hope our mini spice bags help drum up support.”
Aldi in Clifden has reopened its doors to customers following a €1 million renovation project, which has seen the shop completely refurbished with a fresh new layout.
The newly refurbished ‘Project Fresh’ store now offers a wide selection of fresh food at the front of the store, hi-spec fixtures and fittings and new product signage.
The ‘Project Fresh’ layout was recognised at the Checkout National Retail Supplier Awards, by scooping the Best New Store Build award for Aldi’s Ennistymon store, one of Aldi’s first Project Fresh stores.
Aldi also announced that it wants to recruit 31 new employees for its stores across Galway this year, including 26 permanent positions.
Speaking at the reopening, Amanda Flaherty, Clifden Store Manager said the Project Fresh revamp of the store is great news for our local customers in Clifden.
“Its new spacious design makes for a very easy and enjoyable shop. Our commitment to our Galway customers is we will never be beaten on price and will always provide the best value,” said Ms Flaherty.
“Our Swap and Save campaign continues and the goal of this campaign is to remind shoppers about the saving that can be generated by swapping their weekly shop to Aldi.”
Aldi’s Clifden store participates in Aldi’s national partnership with FoodCloud, donating surplus food to local charities daily.
Aldi’s Galway stores have donated over 40,000 meals to its charity partners to date. Aldi’s Clifden store is also part of Aldi’s Community Grants network, with MADRA Dog Rescue, East Galway & Midlands Cancer Support and Burren Animal Rescue some of the many local charities that have availed of the €500 bursary grant in recent years.
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Rosabel’s Rooms was established by parents Suzanne McClean and Gary Monroe in memory of their beloved daughter Rosabel who died suddenly and unexpectedly in April 2017, aged only sixteen months.
