There have been a further 1,384 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported by the Department of Health today.
As of this morning there were 382 people in Ireland hospitalised with COVID.
Of these 74 patients are being treated in intensive care units around the country.
The latest hospital figures for Galway show that there were 20 patients at UHG, and three at Portiuncula, as of Saturday night.
Three of the patients at University Hospital Galway have been admitted to the ICU.
Gardaí are investigating a two vehicle traffic collision which occurred in Loughrea on Saturday evening.
The crash occurred on the Gort Road, Loughrea at approximately 8pm on Saturday night.
The road was closed for a time last night as multiple units of emergency services and Gardaí attended the scene.
The occupants of both vehicles were taken to University Hospital Galway for treatment, t
It is understood that the injuries sustained in the crash were not life-threatening.
Mack and Dee are on the outs, Caitríona is ferreting out secrets right and left, and many people try to come to Berni’s aid in Ros na Rún.
Evan, wanting to prove that Briain raped Berni, meets him for a drink. But what does Evan plan on doing?
Caitríona, knowing Briain raped Berni, is told he is guilty of far more, peaking her ever actie curiosity.
That’s not the only front she’s nosing in, as Caitríona is determined to find out what Colm is concealing for her.
He might not have any intention of telling her, but she instead works on some people who might do just that.
Mack, having given Dee the benefit of the doubt, realises he made a mistake and doesn’t want to live under the same roof. Dee becomes worried when she gets whiff of what Mack is saying about her.
Bobbi Lee, believing she is helping Berni, speaks to O’Shea. But unbeknownst to her, she has done more harm than good.
Tadhg knowing how alone Áine feels, gives her a box of Frances things. Will Áine find joy in Frances memorabilia?
Catch a double filling of all the latest drama from Ros na Rún in a TG4 omnibus on Sunday.
Traffic between Loughrea and Portumna will be disrupted by three days of roadworks taking place next week.
Galway County Council is carrying out works on the N65 between the two towns at Gortymadden.
The roadworks will get underway on Tuesday, October 12, and are scheduled to last for three days.
A stop and go system will be in place to manage traffic for the duration of the works.
Plans have been submitted to the county council for the expansion of a housing estate in Athenry.
Bellville Building & Construction is seeking planning permission to build 14 houses onto Cluain Lara on the outskirts of Athenry.
The works would first consist of removing a decommissioned wastewater treatment plant and polishing filter on the site.
The new houses going in there would be three 4-bed, detached houses; eight 3-bed, semi-detached homes; and three 3-bed, terraced dwellings.
The project is heavily opposed by residents of the Cluain Lara estate, with concerns about traffic and common areas raised in 15 submissions from locals received by the county council.
Among the concerns raised in these objections are the increased traffic this will bring to the existing access road, and whether the developer has right of way to the access road leading to where these houses will go.
Local also object to the loss of green areas, who will be responsible for management of the new area, and that the common areas in the existing Cluain Lara estate have not been given over to the management company.
Galway County Council is due to make a decision on whether to grant planning permission for the housing project by October 26.
Rugby fans looking forward to a trip to Aviva Stadium to support Connacht later this month will be happy to hear about the transport options added for the match.
Connacht Rugby have said that buses will be in place for fans to get to and from Aviva, along with an extra train for the journey home.
Connacht and Ulster will meet at the Aviva Stadium in round 5 of the new United Rugby Championship on October 23, the day after most COVID-19 restrictions are expected to be removed.
To help get fans to this much anticipated match, the province have teamed up with CityLink to offer fans dedicated, discounted buses for them.
A number of buses will depart from The Sportsground on the morning of the game, and will bring fans directly to the Aviva Stadium.
These return fares will be priced at a discounted rate of just €20 for those with tickets to the game.
Not only that, but Connacht Rugby have also arranged with Irish Rail for their to be an additional late train from Heuston Station on the day of the match to bring fans home.
The train will depart at 20:20, plenty of time so people won’t have to rush from the stadium, and will serve Athlone, Ballinasloe, Woodlawn, Athenry and Oranmore, before arriving back in Galway at 22:38.
Couples who put their savings into joint accounts are being penalised under state pension regulations Galway TD Eamon Ó Cúiv has said.
Speaking in the Dáil this week, Deputy Ó Cúiv said that when there is a couple with one person as a primary earner, they lose out if they put their money into joint accounts.
When there is a couple in receipt of a contributory state pension and a dependent adult allowance, the allowance can be decreased if the joint account rises to high, but not if the account is only in the name of the primary earner, he said.
“A situation has arisen for couples who have worked a lifetime, where one was the primary earner and the other stayed at home to rear families and perhaps care for loved ones, and who were in receipt of a contributory pension and a dependent adult allowance, or an increase for a qualified adult, IQA, as it is called in the jargon.”
“Let us take two couples who have saved money. Perhaps they have received a lump sum at the end of an employment or a legacy.”
“The first couple puts this money into the primary earner’s bank account, while the other couple puts it into joint bank accounts. In that situation, if the savings of a lifetime go over €150,000, the dependent adult allowance is decreased.”
“If a couple puts the money into a single bank account, which nobody would recommend, they receive the whole amount,” Eamon Ó Cuív said.
To claim an Increase for a Qualified Adult (IQA) you must be getting a social welfare personal payment.
Minister Heather Humphreys said that the state pension increase for an adult dependent is based on a means test of the spouse of partner you are claiming on behalf of.
Where “savings, property or other assets” are jointly held by a couple, then the means test assumes that half of the total amount is that of the person being assessed.
“It is a matter for each couple to decide how their finances are arranged and the Department has no role in this.”
“The current means-testing arrangements are based on the actual means of the spouse or partner at any given time.”
Deputy Ó Cuív said that where one partner in a couple is the main earner, it is always recommended that they would share joint accounts.
“We then say that is fine because the couple has followed our advice. However, we are now cutting their payments for doing what we advised them to do.”
One Galway family’s tale of reaching for good food while camping has had a hell of an impact on audiences, with thousands of copies of their cookbook sold.
Camping Soul Food by the Buggans family has now sold close to 10,000 copies after just a few months on the shelves, clearly an ideal gift for anyone looking for a stocking stuffer.
Published last may, the book has its origins in the many camping trips taken by Carrie, Mal and Easkey, which started off with surviving on burgers and pasta-pesto.
But you can’t live like that for ever, and a desire for better food that they could whip up in their camper led to the creation of this 64 recipe cookbook.
Along the way they got more experienced and learned so much about cooking hacks with limited space, prioritising the fridge to store beers and refreshments, and how much more enjoyable brilliant tunes are when you’re outdoors with tasty grub.
What started out as a random collection of notes and scribbles and promises of “one day, we’ll write a book” has finally come to fruition, due in no small part to the year that 2020 was.
The dishes can be cooked anywhere that your travel and adventure take you (It could be just the back yard or local park!). All this food and music magic has been created by the Buggans’ family – a little family of three who love exploring in their campervan around Ireland.
Malachy “I’m an Author” Duggan said that the response they have seen to their family cookbook has been truly amazing.
“For something we only made to create a memento for Easkey to be nominated for three awards with the best in the business as well as representing Ireland, well that’s a dream come through.”
“We’ve just been letting the fact that well we are authors sink in now imagine how much craic we will have telling people we are recognised internationally for our tunes and food pairings! It is the best”.
Camping Soul Food is stocked at independent retailers around Ireland, or available online here.
There have been a further 1,940 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported by the Department of Health today.
As of this morning, 352 people in Ireland were hospitalised with COVID-19.
Of these, 74 have been admitted to intensive care units for treatment.
Yesterday evening there were 21 cases at UHG, as admissions steadily go up again, with three more at Portiuncula.
Four the patients at University Hospital Galway were being treated in the ICU there.
Homes in the Spiddal area and beyond may experience water outages today, which are expected to last into the afternoon, due to a burst mains.
The burst mains pipe in Spiddal was first reported by Irish Water shortly after 9am this morning.
This is causing water outages and supply disruptions to people living in Spiddal, Inverin, and surrounding areas.
Repairs are currently expected to be completed by 5pm on Saturday afternoon.
People affected by this are advised that it may take 2 – 3 hours after repairs are completed before their full water supply is restored as the network refills.
Updates can be found on Irish Water’s supply and service website page.
Gardaí are reminding people that the Ballinasloe Fair & Festival is not going ahead this weekend.
Additional Gardaí are being deployed to Ballinasloe this weekend out of concerns that crowds will gather anyway, for unofficial festivities.
Gatherings were reported in the area last weekend for ad-hoc gatherings that were not part of the official fair.
The Fair’s coordinating group announced back in July that it was being cancelled for the second year in a row for health and safety reasons.
It said that after consultation with the HSE “the Coordination Committee were advised that it is unlikely that assurances could be given that we could have a return to normality with the removal of all COVID restrictions for public and outdoor gatherings by October 2021.”
“The Coordinating Committee would like to thank the local community, sponsors, and all associations involved for their ongoing commitment and support.”
“We look forward to welcoming all participants and visitors to Ballinasloe Fair and Festival in 2022.”
For a fun weekend out in Galway this month, enjoy two free live concerts featuring The Stunning and David Kitt in the latest Ceol an tSamhraidh events.
On Saturday, September 16 at 8pm The Stunning will take to the stage at the Town Hall Theatre in Ballinasloe to perform their numerous hit singles including Brewing up a Storm, Half Past Two, Romeo’s on Fire, Heads are Gonna Roll and Brighten up my Life.
During the early nineties, the biggest Irish band in the world was U2 but in Ireland it was The Stunning. In the seven years they were initially together, they toured relentlessly building up a following that would make them one of the most successful Irish bands ever.
Their debut album, ‘Paradise in The Picturehouse’ spent five weeks at number one and became one of the most-loved Irish albums of all time.
There is also a very special evening planned for Friday, October 22, when David Kitt will entertain those lucky enough to book tickets at The Station House in Clifden.
It will be his first time playing Clifden, celebrating by performing his new top ten release album ‘20’. An artist known for his willingness to explore musically, he was invited by David Bowie to perform at the Bowie curated Meltdown Festival at the Royal Festival Hall in 2002.
David has also worked with David Gray, toured with Tindersticks and collaborated with Fedah and Kean Kavanagh.
“We are very pleased to be able to bring these incredibly talented artists to audiences this October to extend the tourism season and provide an events based focus in the evening economy in two very different parts of Galway,” said Ruth Mulhern, Galway County Tourism Officer.
County Arts Officer Sharon O’Grady added “Ceol an tSamhraidh continues to deliver high-quality performances with the addition of these two special concerts.”
“This programme allows us to support wonderful performing artists and crew, whilst also entertaining audiences across Galway.”
The Ceol an tSamhraidh series, now in its fourth edition, is funded through the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.
It aims to provide support for people in the live performance industry, and provide live concerts in towns and villages around Galway this year, to bring some life back to the county after a glum year.
Tickets for the two free concerts can be booked via the Ceol an tSamhraidh Eventbrite page.
Ireland has a history of its people enjoying a flutter, much like many other countries in the world. However, the amount of money being gambled has led many to view the country as perhaps enjoying one or two flutters too many.
In 2019, Business World reported that the population of Ireland had wagered almost €10 billion on various forms of gambling. This amounted to an average of around €380 per person in the whole of the country.
However, when it comes to the biggest gamblers in Europe, the UK leads the way. Ireland and the UK have traditionally enjoyed fairly relaxed gambling laws, and the people of these countries enjoy many sports, including horse racing, and football.
Italy is also one of the biggest gambling nations. This is quite fitting as Venice is the home to the first, and oldest casino in the world. And, it is Ireland’s new laws that are now changing the way casinos and other forms of gambling can happen there.
In many countries around the world, casinos can be part of regular forms of entertainment. Over forty percent of Americans visited a casino in the years preceding the pandemic, and there are many famous casino destinations.
Las Vegas, Monte Carlo, and Macau are just three places that are intrinsically linked to gambling and casinos. However, although Ireland has many popular forms of gambling, casinos aren’t one of the legitimate options.
Ireland doesn’t officially have any casinos. At least, not in the same way that England, America, or Macau does.
If there are no casinos, then where do Irish folk go to place a bet, or have a wager?
Bookmakers, bingo halls, fruit machines in pubs, and the lottery, also exist, just like in many other European countries.
But anyone who wants to play casino games has two choices really. If you are in Ireland and you want to play poker or blackjack, then a live casino online can provide everything you may need. Slots, craps, roulette.
However, if you are looking for some real-life action, then a traditional casino is what you are craving. In Ireland though, these are technically illegal. So, the alternative is a private members gambling club
Yes, there are casinos in Ireland, although technically, there aren’t.
These private members clubs don’t normally need much approval to join, it is usually just a formality. Perhaps some will charge for the privilege to access the establishment, but they operate this way to stay within the law. It is not about exclusivity.
Across the world, from Vegas to Tanzania, there are mega casino resorts that boast multiple floors, thousands of gaming machines, and private poker rooms, but Ireland’s scene is different.
Perhaps the best way to describe Ireland’s casino scene is to say they are more boutique than supercasino resorts. They also have an emphasis on one particular game.
Out of all the ways to bet in Ireland, sports betting is still one of the most popular.
There are over 1,000 bookmakers across the country, and popular sporting events include football, horse racing, Gaelic football, and golf. At least when it comes to sports betting it does.
For many, the lottery is a popular weekly diversion, and daily fantasy sports captivate many too. For some, it is online betting that has the biggest draw, and sites such as LVBET that let you play casino games, as well as bet on sports, are convenient.
When it comes to the gambling clubs though, the game of choice is often poker. Now though, the laws in Ireland are changing.
In recent years, there have been some changes to gambling laws. The minimum age that someone could gamble was raised from 16 to 18.
Private gambling clubs have always generally been 18 minimum, perhaps because of alcohol sales taking place, and the general adult nature of the clubs. One actually took this further and made the minimum entry age, 21.
There is a long history of amusement arcades and piers in Ireland and the UK. Fairgrounds and amusement halls often have games that include cash prizes, or rewards worth a certain amount of money.
Crane grabs, push ha’penny, and fruit machines all feature in these venues. Traditionally, it has seemed normal for children to play these games. In fact, the UK only made it illegal for under 18s to play some of these games this year in March.
Ireland changed their laws a couple of years before.
According to Citizens Information, the Betting Act 1931 makes it illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to be in a bookmakers. In Ireland, anyone under 18 is classed as a child. This means that it is also illegal for a 17-year-old to use game machines at funfairs and amusement arcades.
Other law changes though will affect the future of Ireland’s strange relationship with casinos.
Because casinos are technically prohibited in Ireland, many view private gaming clubs as circumventing the law.
Changes to the law may mean that any club that doesn’t fully adhere to licensing and following the law could close.
However, it isn’t just gambling clubs being threatened by the new changes. Even online casinos and bookmakers could suffer.
Over a year ago, the pandemic was announced and life changed for many. During those initial lockdown periods, internet usage shot through the roof.
One of the biggest changes in internet searches was that of online casinos. In Ireland, online casinos are still on the rise as people prefer to play from home.
One other thing that changed over in the UK at the start of the pandemic, was that credit cards got banned from being used to gamble with.
Ireland is now joining in on that act. To try to reduce problem gambling, Ireland is banning any gambling establishment from accepting credit cards as payment for any form of wager.
This includes online gaming and casino sites too. If anyone accepts credit cards for deposits or bets, they face being stripped of their gambling license, and being fined.
For campaigners, the changes are welcome. Less underground casinos, fewer problem gamblers, reduced credit card debt. These are the targets of many of those who are against gambling.
However, as restrictions on certain activities over the years have shown, if people want to enjoy something that is banned, they will find a way.
Prohibition, gambling bans in Nevada, and other curfews or laws end up being circumvented or ignored. However, credit card bans should be welcomed as a way to reduce the crippling debt that some players find themselves in.
While the new gambling laws may rid the country of some establishments that are less than savoury, legitimate businesses can still flourish.
Irish people, just like many other Europeans, enjoy a flutter now and again and have no problem with it. The future though looks more and more like it is going to be online. As Covid worries some people away from heading to busy casinos, the internet provides a safe and convenient way to play.
University Hospital Galway has become the first hospital in the country to rollout out a pioneering Cancer Information System, which will standardise sharing of patient information.
The National Cancer Information System (NCIS) provides a single national computerised system that records and stores information about a patient’s cancer case, diagnosis and treatment.
The goal of this project is to create a single system to support the care of oncology and haemato-oncology patients including the provision of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy or Chemotherapy across Ireland.
Access to a patient’s longitudinal cancer record will be available through the NCIS. This will ensure that all relevant healthcare providers will have access to the patients’ data in an appropriate and timely manner.
Chris Kane, General Manager, Galway University Hospitals said, “The implementation of NCIS marks an important milestone for UHG.”
“NCIS will improve the quality and safety of patient care for people with cancer and I am very glad to see this project come to fruition.”
Peter Kidd, project manager of the NCIS said, “The patient’s journey is central to the design of the new system, it’s about ensuring the right medication, the right patient, the right dose, the right place and the right time.”
“We are the first hospital in the country to host and share Multi-Disciplinary Meetings on NCIS. This means that specialists from different areas of medicine and different geographical regions are coming together, accessing the same information in real-time and making informed treatment plans for patients.”
“It is a safer and faster way of ensuring that doctors, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals have access to the right information to provide the best care.”
UHG also hosted the pilot project for this initiative, which started in 2018 with the appointment of project manager/pharmacy and nurse training resources.
A total of 2,002 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported by health officials this afternoon.
As of 8am this morning, there are 354 people in hospitals across the State with the disease, of whom 73 are in intensive care units.
There are now 19 confirmed cases receiving treatment at University Hospital Galway, according to the latest HSE data.
The number of COVID patients at UHG is up four from the previous day’s figures, and seven higher than the start of the month.
Four of the patients at University Hospital Galway have been been admitted to the intensive care unit for treatment.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn said that today’s case number reflects an increased number of positive tests on specimens collected over the last three days.
“However, the total number of COVID-19 cases reported in the last 7 days (8845 cases) is fewer than the previous 7 days (9115 cases), with the 7 day moving average of daily cases at 1264 today, compared to 1302 a week ago,” he said.
“We will continue to monitor this situation closely to see if the trend in new infections over recent days is sustained.
“If you are experiencing a high temperature, dry cough, or flu like symptoms please stay at home – do not go to work or socialise.
“To keep yourself and your family safe please continue to regularly wash your hands, wear a mask when appropriate, open windows and ventilate indoor spaces, and choose outdoors where possible for meeting others.”
Three Bank of Ireland branches in Galway are closing for good today, as part of a nationwide shrinking of their operations.
The BOI branches in Dunmore, Ballygar, and Oughterard are among 88 around the country which will be shutting their doors today.
Galway TD Denis Naughten said that losing their bank branch is a “serious setback” for towns which were reinventing themselves before the pandemic hit.
He described today’s closures as a “huge blow to the communities serviced by these branches, making it far more difficult for them to recover after COVID”.
The closures by Bank of Ireland were announced back in March, as a response to losses of more than €740 million in 2020, and a growing shift towards online banking.
However, Denis Naughten said that online services have not been taken up by everyone, and not equally, which poses a problem.
“With 13% of people not using online banking, a figure that is even higher across regional Ireland, even a simple service such as the provision of 24 hour access to an ATM for both lodgements and withdrawals would make a big difference in helping these towns recover after Covid.”
Band of Ireland have also confirmed this week that some banking services will be available at post offices around the country.
Under a deal with An Post, BOI customers will be able to avail of cash lodgements and withdrawls, and cheque lodgements, at 923 post offices around Ireland.
Debbie Byrne, Managing Director of An Post Retail said “An Post continues to build a sustainable and successful national post office network that is modern, relevant, re-invigorated and providing community banking on the doorstep for the customers and communities we serve.
“We are delighted to provide this facility to Bank of Ireland customers to access their account, pay in cash and cheques, and withdraw money 6 days a week.”
Denis Naughten said that the sweeping closures by BOI, along with Ulster Bank’s withdrawal from Ireland, calls for the government to revisit the concept of a state bank for SMEs and personal customers.
“We have two distinct customer bases that are being excluded by the current two bank model in this country, namely personal customers and small businesses. Both elements need to be addressed in a new banking model.”
He added that the basic infrastructure for such a banking system already exists, but is currently fragmented
“Instead of a copy and paste model from some other country we should start with our credit unions, post offices and the two State banks, namely the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland and Microfinance Ireland.”
“So rather than trying to reinvent the wheel, we need to build on these key strengths and design an economic strategy for rebuilding our economy through our local businesses which are so important to recovery outside our cities.”
The Independent TD said that a Dáil Committee needs to be established to examine the creation of a state banking force in Ireland.
Seven of Galway’s ten local electoral areas have recorded 14-day COVID incidence rates below the national average in the latest data taken this week.
Galway City East still has the highest rate in the county with 515 cases per 100,000 inhabitants after 137 new cases were reported there in the two weeks to October 4.
In Galway City Central, the rate now stands at 397 (106 new cases in two weeks) and Galway City West has a rate of 225 (57 cases).
Tuam’s rate has fallen again this week to 392 cases per 100,000 people, with 130 confirmed cases in 14 days.
Athenry-Oranmore’s rate increased to 259 (130 cases), while Loughrea’s incidence is 155 (36 cases).
A total of 77 new cases were recorded in Gort-Kinvara, taking its 14-day COVID rate 328 – almost double the rate recorded there last week.
In Connemara, 60 new cases were confirmed in the two weeks to 4 October, with 35 cases in the Conamara North electoral area giving it an incidence rate of 204, while Conamara South’s rate is 117 cases per 100,000 people.
The national incidence rate when the data was taken was 372 cases per 100,000 people.
The number of COVID-19 patients at UHG has continued to increase, with 19 confirmed cases in the latest figures.
The number of COVID patients at UHG is up four from the previous day’s figures, and seven higher than the start of the month.
Four of the patients at University Hospital Galway have been been admitted to the intensive care unit for treatment.
At Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe, the number of COVID patients has remained steady at two in recent days. Neither of these patients is currently in the intensive care unit there.
Nationwide, there were 351 people in Ireland hospitalised with COVID-19 as of Thursday night, of whom 69 are in the ICU.
Outdoor festival performances which were to take place in Galway City this weekend have been cancelled due to the weather warning currently in place.
Galway City Council has said that the events planned for the Eyes on the Horizon festival this Saturday and Sunday, October 9-10, have been cancelled.
“Unfortunately due to adverse weather conditions and the yellow warning for rainfall in place the Galway City Council Eyes on the Horizon programme on October 9 & 10 is cancelled,” an update this morning stated.
Eyes on the Horizon festival is a programme of live performances taking place in Galway City this month, funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and presented by the city council.
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted everyday life and cultural expressions around the nation and across the world and this programme aims to provide the people of Galway with the opportunity to experience great art and culture on their doorstep.
During the month of October, public spaces across the city will be animated with an exciting programme of performances by Galway based musicians, artists and performers.
Galway is currently under a status yellow weather warning for heavy rain and possible flooding, which will be in place until 3am on Saturday.
Friday is expected to see the worst of the rainfall, where significant accumulations are possible in upland areas due to heavy and persistent downpours forecast.
Among the events which were to go ahead this weekend included Silly Spooky Tales by the Sparch, where storyteller Rab Fulton was to get families in the mood for Halloween with some light-hearted tales.
Also planned for Saturday was a day of live, non-ticked music at Woodquay park from midday to 6pm, with a range of local musicians taking to the stage, including hit busking group, the renowned Galway Street Club.
On Sunday, Woodquay Park was to be a music hub for the second day running, with a Jazz concert from noon to 5pm, while over at the Small Crane the afternoon was to be given over to Trad music.
No word yet if any of these scheduled concerts and events will be rescheduled for later in the month.
For more of the different free, live events you can catch in Galway over the coming weeks in Eyes on the Horizon, check out https://cultureworks.ie/eyes-on-the-horizon/.
A digital hub supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses in An Cheathrú Rua will double in size under capital funding announced today.
Údarás na Gaeltachta has approved €66,000 in capital funding for the gteic Digital and Innovation hub at An Cheathrú Rua Business Park.
The funding will be used to deliver a 385sqm extension to the hub in the coming year, creating four new offices with 10 desk spaces for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and concept developers.
In the new age of remote working, it can also provide and opportunity for people working from out of the office to set up in gteic, or provide larger companies with an opportunity to establish a satellite site or a second location for their businesses.
Anna Ní Ghallachair, Údarás na Gaeltachta Chairperson said “The growth and development of the gteic network is a significant source of encouragement for the Board of Údarás na Gaeltachta.
“The benefits of the gteic network are evident in the demand for workspaces, which is a very positive development for the Gaeltacht.”
Welcoming the announcement, Seán Ó Domhnaill, Manager, Comharchumann Mhic Dara said “We heartily welcome Údarás na Gaeltachta’s announcement that this facility, which has carved a niche for itself at the core of working life in An Cheathrú Rua, is to be extended.”
gteic@An Cheathrú Rua was opened in 2018 and is being managed by Comharchumann Mhic Dara on behalf of Údarás na Gaeltachta.
At present the gteic is almost at capacity and there is a need for further office spaces to seize the opportunities and change in practices which arose during COVID-19.
This expansion was one of the main enterprise recommendations in the new Action Plan for An Cheathrú Rua launched last week.
Seán Ó Domhnaill added that moving ahead with it is a “strong and significant” move for the community, which will provide great opportunities for An Cheathrú Rua.
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