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May 10, 2021

Galway daily news Free GMIT food entrepreneurship course course returns

GMIT is inviting primary and secondary school children to take part in a unique national art competition called The Robot Art Challenge.

Instead of using a pencil or brush, this competition will put your coding skills to creative use, by programming a virtual robot to draw the picture you tell it to.

Run in partnership with Munster Technological University (MTU) and a number of other institutes, the national competition is funded by Science Foundation Ireland and encourages the creative and artistic use of computer-coding logic to draw pictures and patterns.

Dr Sean Duignan, Head of the GMIT Department of Computer Science & Applied Physics, says the competition is inspired by the traditional ‘School Art Competition’ ideals which many parents will remember.

“It is an excellent opportunity for young people to explore their creative side and to learn some practical and valuable coding skills which they will have for life.”

“Draw whatever you like, your favourite character, create a fancy pattern, design a house, there is no limit to what you can create.”

Follow this challenge on @RobotArtIreland on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Full details on how to enter are available at: www.youtube.com/dojomor.

That channel also provides all the information entrants need on how to code their virtual robot to draw whatever they please.

Prizes include robots and One4All vouchers for student and schools: 1^st Prize – €500, 2^nd Prize – €250, 3^rd Prize – €150, Top 50 other entries – 50 x €50 Vouchers, plus 10 x VEX IQ Robot Kits for 10 schools around the country. Closing date for entries is 21^st May 2021 .

Two day road closure for Cahermore roadworks

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May 10, 2021

Galway Daily news Roadworks to disrupt traffic near Portumna on Tuesday

A two day road closure is in place due to roadworks in the Cahermore/Lydacan area which got underway this morning.

Galway County Council is carrying out resurfacing overlay works on the L4509 local road at Cahermore/Lydacan.

In order to facilitate this, the section of road being worked on will be closed from 7:30am to 7pm while work is taking place.

As a consequence, motorists should expect delays and are advised to allow additional time for journeys.

The roadworks are expected to take two days to complete, Monday and Tuesday May 10-11.

COVID-19: Two deaths and 514 cases reported today

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May 9, 2021

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

An additional two deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported by the Department of Health today.

There have also been another 514 new cases reported today, though no county breakdown of those is available.

As of 8am this morning there were 116 people hospitalised with COVID-19 in Ireland, of whom 31 are in the ICU. Another 11 people have been hospitalised in the past 24 hours.

There has now been a total of 252,809 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland, and 4,921 deaths related to the disease.

Validation of data at the HPSC has resulted in the denotification of eight cases, which is reflected in the national total.

The median age of today’s cases is 28 years old, and 75% of them are under the age of 45.

As of last Friday there have been 1,799,190 doses of vaccine administered in Ireland, with 494,012 people fully vaccinated.

The COVID-19 data hub provides up-to-date information on the key indicators of the pandemic in the community, including daily data on Ireland’s Vaccination Programme.

Appeal lodged against rejection of plans for Kingston housing estate

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May 9, 2021

Galway Daily news Planning appeal over 91 houses & apartments in Athenry

The developer behind a proposed housing estate in the west side of Galway City have appealed the city council’s decision to not grant planning permission.

Diagnostic Medical Image International sought approval for three blocks of apartments and 30 houses, for a total of 74 homes, on lands north of the Kingston road.

The site currently consists mostly of undeveloped fields, with two cottages to the front of the site.

The City Council refused planning permission on the grounds that the estate would pose a road safety hazard, as one proposed entrance through the existing Garrai de Brun estate did not meet requirements.

Concerns were also raised about whether or not the developer has sufficient “legal interest” in the lands that make up the application, and for works on adjacent lands and structures which would be required to enable the estate.

A total of 19 public submissions were received by the city council concerning this housing development, including four petitions from existing local housing estates bearing 53 signatures between them.

In the appeal, Diagnostic Medical Image International states that the Garrai de Brun access road has been taken in charge by the council, which would allow upgrade works to be carried out in order to make it DMURS compliant.

The appeal also stated that “issues surrounding land ownership is a legal matter rather than a planning matter”, and that the Planning and Development Act of 2000 makes it clear that a grant of planning permission alone is not the only requirement to carry out construction work.

It states that any issues surrounding ownership or legal interest in land required have been dealt with, including the Garrai de Brun access road and a boundary wall between this site and the existing estate.

The appeal is due to be decided by An Bord Pleanála by August 30 of this year.

Ballygar wastewater treatment plant chosen for capacity upgrades

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May 9, 2021

Galway Daily news Water outages in Moycullen

Irish Water has selected Ballygar Wastewater Treatment Plant for upgrades that will provide additional capacity for growth in the area.

Ballygar WWTP is one of thirteen around the country which have been chosen for upgrades under the Small Towns and Villages Growth Programme.

These upgrades are meant to enable population growth in the area by providing infrastructure that will allow for the development of new homes.

Details of other towns and villages to be included in the programme, if any, will be announced in the coming months.

Elaine Heneghan of Irish Water said “We are pleased to confirm that this important project to improve wastewater treatment capacity in small towns and villages has been given the green light.”

“This will bring big benefits to these areas by ensuring the infrastructure is in place to meet the needs of the towns and villages as they continues to grow.”

“The purpose of the Small Towns and Villages Growth Programme is to support growth in smaller towns and villages.”

“The areas were selected following detailed consultation with Local Authorities to identify and prioritise areas for investment.”

The next stage of this project after the selection of Ballygar and other areas will be the design, detailed planning, procurement and approvals stages.

No change in number of COVID deaths in Galway in latest data

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May 9, 2021

The overall number of people who have died from COVID-19 in Galway has remained unchanged in the latest data from the CSO.

There has been a total of 121 deaths from COVID-19 in Galway since the start of the pandemic as of April 30 – the same figure which was recorded two weeks previously on April 16.

The median age of the COVID deaths in Galway was 82 years, while the median age of the 10,426 confirmed cases at the end of April was 31 – the lowest median age of any county in Ireland.

Nationally, ten deaths from the disease were recorded in the week ending 30 April as well as 2,737 new confirmed cases.

The data also revealed that the percentage of cases over the age of 65 fell from 18% in the week ending 29 January to just 4% in the week ending 30 April.

Throughout the pandemic, most deaths have occurred in the older age groups and in the last week of April, 70% of deaths were in people aged 65 years and over. No county recorded more than five deaths during the week ending 30 April.

One additional death related to COVID-19 was reported by the Department of Health yesterday evening, along with 408 new cases of the disease nationally.

Shock and suspicion at Charlie’s return to Ros na Rún

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May 9, 2021

Galway Daily television Shock and suspicion at Charlie's return to Ros na Rún

Charlie’s return stokes suspicion in Colm and Mo, Sally is driving Aíne up the wall living with them, and Fia is nervous about meeting Liam Óg in person in Ros na Rún.

Despite their efforts, Caoilfhionn and O’Shea only ever seem to rub each other up the wrong way, raising the question if they’ll ever see eye to eye, especially now that Caoilfhionn has gotten what she wanted off Fiach.

Mo and Colm are surprised by Charlie’s return to Ros na Rún. Mo uncovers some shocking news when quizzing her about her plans, but is sworn to secrecy. Will he keep that promise, or confide in the more sceptical Colm.

Sally’s fussing reaches new heights when she discovers Peatsaí has diabetes. Aíne, already stressed by having Sally live with them, struggles to keep her emotions in check.

Bobbi Lee thinks Fia is more concerned about herself than Liam Óg as they finally meet in person, and suggests that Niall have a word with her.

Catch up on all of this and more in a double feature omnibus of Ros na Rún at 7:30pm on Sunday evening on TG4.

Free webinar to focus on how to manage high blood pressure

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May 9, 2021

Galway Daily news Galway based heart and stroke charity Croí promote blood pressure awareness

People are being invited to a join a free online event next week which will focus on learning how to manage high blood pressure.

The webinar, organised by local heart and stroke charity Croí and leading experts, will take place on Zoom on Thursday, May 20 from 1pm until 2pm.

Expert guest speakers on the day will include Consultant Cardiologist at UHG Prof, Bill McEvoy; Cardiovascular Physiologist at Cardiff Metropolitan University, Dr Barry McDonnell, and Health Psychologist at NUI Galway, Dr Gerry Molloy.

The interactive panel discussion will address people’s priorities and concerns for living with high blood pressure and takes just after World Hypertension Day on May 17.

“Uncontrolled high blood pressure increases your risk of heart disease and stroke,” said Dr Lisa Hynes, Croí’s Head of Health Programmes.

“It’s startling to know that Ireland has one of the highest rates of high blood pressure internationally, but among the lowest levels of diagnosis, treatment and control of the condition. Join us and connect with the experts at this free Croí webinar.”

People are invited to register now and submit their questions for the experts at www.croi.ie/webinar, or call Croí on 091-544310.

Penneys gets ready to welcome customers from tomorrow

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May 9, 2021

galway daily news Planning permission for expansion of Galway City Penneys

Penneys is getting ready to welcome customers back to its Galway stores from tomorrow after being closed for over four months due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The 36 Penneys stores across the Republic will be operating on an appointment basis throughout this week until fully reopening next Monday, May 17.

Customers can book an appointment to shop in Penneys stores this week through its online booking system at primark.com which opened at 10am on Friday – however many time slots in a number of Penneys stores have already been fully booked.

Penneys will have extended opening hours across every store initially to help reduce queues, spread demand and give customers more time to shop safely, with times varying by store.

Penneys CEO, Paul Marchant, said: “We are thrilled to welcome everyone back to Penneys; we’ve really missed our customers and fantastic retail teams, so it feels great to finally reopen our doors.

“We can promise it will have been worth the wait; with our fresh new season fashion collections alongside our great value, everyday must-haves and all at Penneys’ famous amazing prices, there really is something for everyone waiting in-store.

“Safety remains at the front of our minds. We have extended opening hours across all our stores to help meet demand safely but we’re also asking our customers to keep up the support and spirit they showed last year, particularly if queuing outside or in-store.”

Full details and a link to make an appointment next week can be found here.

Joyce’s celebrates 70 years in business this week

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May 9, 2021

galway daily news joyce's supermarkets pat joyce celebrating anniversary — Pat Joyce, Managing Director and Patrick Joyce, Manager of Joyce's Headford

Independent Galway-based grocer Joyce’s Supermarkets is celebrating 70 years in business this week.

The first shop was opened by Patrick C Joyce in 1951, starting as a small operation from a room at Church Road in Headford.

It largely operated as a travelling shop, delivering groceries directly to rural households – but the operation has expanded significantly over the past seven decades.

The company now employs over 500 people in the county across ten supermarkets and a central warehouse in Claregalway.

To celebrate 70 years in business, Joyce’s Supermarkets is offering seven new, extra-special deals in all of its stores over this weekend – one for every decade.

“Our business began in 1951 as a small grocery store founded by my father on the site of our current Headford store,” said Pat Joyce, Managing Director of Joyce’s Supermarkets.

“Seventy years is a notable achievement and milestone for our family business. While the retail environment has shifted over the years, community remains at the heart of the operations at Joyce’s Supermarkets.

“We are grateful for the support of our customers, including generations of the same families that would have who gotten their weekly shop from the ‘travelling shop’ sixty and seventy years ago. We look forward to continuing to serve the local community.”

Aisling Joyce, Director of Operations at Joyce’s Supermarkets added: “While there are many differences between the world in 2021 and the environment we operated in seven decades ago, our main focus has always been on our customers and making shopping a memorable experience for them.

“Shopping has been a huge part of people’s lives during the pandemic and our staff have provided a welcome and friendly presence for our customers during this difficult period.”

Joyce’s Supermarkets operates ten supermarkets in Galway, with branches in Headford, Knocknacarra, Athenry, Tuam, Inverin, Ballybane, Fr. Griffin Road, Doughiska, Oranmore and Oughterard.

Six European countries removed from hotel quarantine list

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May 9, 2021

Galway Daily news flight cancellation cancelled Government backs credit note refund for Irish travel agent and tour operator holidays

Six countries in Europe were removed from Ireland’s mandatory hotel quarantine list yesterday evening including two European Union countries.

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced that the six European countries which were removed from the list are Italy, Austria, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia and Ukraine.

Passengers travelling from these countries will not be forced to stay in a designated hotel, but they must still provide a negative COVID test and fill out a passenger locator form.

Armenia, Aruba, Curaçao, Jordan and Lebanon have also been removed from the list, while Nepal and Anguilla have been added.

Seven countries in Europe – Andorra, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey – remain on the list, along with a number of counties in the Americas, Africa and Asia.

All travellers into Ireland must have a negative pre-departure test and those from non-designated countries must observe home quarantine.

COVID-19: One death and 408 cases reported

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May 8, 2021

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

One additional death related to COVID-19 has been reported by the Department of Health today.

Health officials have also reported another 408 new cases of the disease today, for which there is no county breakdown available.

The median age of today’s cases is 31 years old, and 77% of cases are in people under the age of 45.

There have been a total of 4,919 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland, and 252,303 confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic.

Validation of data at the HPSC has resulted in the denotification of nine previously confirmed cases, which is reflected in the national total.

As of 8am this morning there were 110 people hospitalised with COVID-19, of whom 33 are in the ICU.

There had been 1,746,912 doses of vaccine administered in Ireland as of Thursday, with

Galway Film Fleadh confirms summer 2021 dates

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May 8, 2021

Galway Daily film Galway Film Fleadh 2022 getting underway

Galway Film Fleadh has announced that the 2021 edition of the fair will take place between 20 and 25 July, after the festival’s calendar was reshuffled due to the pandemic.

The Fleadh plans to deliver Ireland’s first hybrid film event, after being the first Irish film festival to deliver an online edition last year.

Will Fitzgerald, the Fleadh’s Director of Programming, said that moving this year’s edition to July 20 bought the festival time amidst the ongoing uncertainty around capacity for summer events and question marks over whether cinemas would be open.

Due to continuing international travel restrictions, the Fleadh’s marketplace, the Galway Film Fair will remain online for this year, after an extremely successful edition in 2020.

It will once again see over 500 business meetings take place on the Film Fair’s online portal, between filmmakers with projects in development, and financiers, sales agents, distributors, broadcasters and major producers.

As well as the marketplace, the Film Fair hosts many ancillary events such as masterclasses, case-studies and most notably, the Fleadh Forum: an annual industry seminar with a state-of-the-industry keynote address, networking opportunities and a range of panel discussions from industry leaders.

The deadline to submit to the Fleadh’s Academy affiliated short film competition is Monday May 10 at 5pm Irish time.

Five changes made to Connacht side facing Leinster

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May 8, 2021

Galway Daily rugby Four changes made to starting XV for Connacht v Glasgow

Five changes have been made to the Connacht side that will meet Leinster in the Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup this evening.

Leinster are coming west to face Connacht at the Sportsground this evening, with kick-off at 7:45pm.

Jarrad Butler is stepping back into the captain’s mantle as he makes his first appearance in almost two months after a suspension and injury took him out of play.

Also stepping in this evening are Denis Buckley in the front row, Niall Murray in the second, Conor Fitzgerald at no. 10, and Peter Sullivan on the wing.

There’s also a welcome return among the replacements for Sammy Arnold, who hasn’t featured for four months since undergoing chest surgery.

Commenting on the team selection, Head Coach Andy Friend said “We had a great win last time out in Belfast, but as always this year it’s now about backing that up and getting some consistency going.”

“Leinster will travel to The Sportsground wanting to avoid three defeats so that’s a challenge in itself, but we’re also confident we can put in a performance capable of getting a win.”

“We’ve got a few players returning from injury which is always good, and Matt Healy hits a significant milestone as well so we’re very pleased with the team we’re able to select.”

The full Connacht team for Saturday’s game is:

Name/Number/Caps
15. John Porch (37)
14. Peter Sullivan (13)
13. Sean O’Brien (Acad) (8)
12. Tom Daly (45)
11. Matt Healy (149)
10. Conor Fitzgerald (33)
9. Caolin Blade (128)
1. Denis Buckley (197)
2. Dave Heffernan (141)
3. Finlay Bealham (156)
4. Niall Murray (14)
5. Gavin Thornbury (57)
6. Eoghan Masterson (108)
7. Conor Oliver (18)
8. Jarrad Butler (70) (C)

Replacements
16. Jonny Murphy (14)
17. Matthew Burke (21)
18. Dominic Robertson-McCoy (64)
19. Cian Prendergast (6)
20. Abraham Papali’I (11)
21. Kieran Marmion (183)
22. Sammy Arnold (12)
23. Oran McNulty (1)

Top 5 Irish Online Casino Operators

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May 8, 2021

Online gambling is both big business and big fun in Ireland. Irish players enjoy everything from online casinos to the National Lottery, bingo to sports betting, and tonnes more. Irish gambling enthusiasts have a wealth of options to choose from, including operators right at home in the Emerald Isle. Read on to get a complete overview of the best online casinos operators and some of the best casino bonuses of 2021 in Ireland.

#1. Betway Casino

The #1 top-rated casino on multiple review sites, Betway Casino is one of the most reputable and secure casinos, offering slots, video poker, live dealer games, blackjack, baccarat, keno, roulette, and scratchcards. This online casino also boasts an amazing 97.55% payout percentage that arrives within 1-2 days of request.

Betway Casino uses trusted, easy-to-install, state-of-the-art Microgaming software and has also introduced a new “Gold Series” of table games with an enhanced 3-D experience. With a wide array of online casino games to choose from, multiple language options, compatibility with any device, and excellent customer support, Betway is one of the top online casino operators in Ireland.

Currently, Betway is offering a mind-blowing welcome bonus to new players including a €1500 matching bonus with signup.

#2. Spin Palace Casino

Operating since 2001, Spin Palace Casino is one of the most trusted online casinos in Ireland. With a 97% payout, an amazing assortment of over 700 online casino games, and fully licensed and certified, it’s no wonder Spin Palace is one of Ireland’s go-to operators.

With 80 live tables running at any time, a great variety of games like blackjack, roulette, and poker, it’s no surprise that Spin Palace is a globally recognized, top-tier online casino.

#3. Royal Panda Casino

Royal Panda is next on the list. The Panda is backed up by several of the latest gaming software companies like Microgaming and Evolution Gaming, so you know your digital safety is a priority here.

Unlike most casinos, there’s not a one-time signup bonus, but instead, Royal Panda rewards players for consistency on their platform. There’s a standard 5% cashback on every single top up, and each month they have new games and promos so there’s always something new happening.

With an incredible selection of e-wallets, a low minimum of €10 deposits, and a maximum payout of €50,000 per day, Royal Panda definitely earns its place as one of Ireland’s top 5 online casino operators.

#4. Jackpot City Casino

Jackpot City Casino makes the list not only for its wide selection of hundreds of casino games, its great reputation, and high payout percentage but for its welcome bonus for new players that is simply bar-none.

In addition to the welcome bonus, players are rewarded with 2,500 loyalty points upon signing up, which automatically gives players a bronze VIP membership.

#5. Royal Vegas Online Casino

Royal Vegas is another great option for Irish gamers. Their welcome bonus of up to €1200 is hard to pass up. You won’t get €1200 right at the start though so be aware. Royal Vegas matches your first 4 top-ups (up to €300). Which is still not a bad way to start.

On top of your favourite gaming offerings, Royal Vegas offers club membership with new deals and promos popping up all the time.

But wait, there’s more!

For a quick rundown of some of the best online casinos available to Irish citizens and residents, this list is a great place to start.

Online gambling in Ireland

Online gambling in Ireland was legalised in 2015 when the Irish government officially implemented the Betting (Amendment) Act. Currently, Irish residents can legally enjoy online casinos, sports betting, daily fantasy, lotteries and online poker. Prior to that, The Gaming and Lotteries Act of 1956 originally prohibited all forms of gambling with the exception of lotteries run by charities.

Legal online gambling in Ireland, along with a multitude of excellent operators has made this an extremely popular pastime in the nation. The best part is, all gambling winnings in Ireland are completely tax-free. The industry is highly regulated, keeping players safe and secure, and brings ample economic growth for the country too.

Best practices for online gambling

Since online gambling is completely legal in Ireland it’s pretty easy to find an online casino to fit any need. There are of course some caveats. When choosing an online casino there are a few surefire rules to check out before punching in your credit card.

First always check the software. Legitimate companies will have the cash flow to sign contracts with the larger online gaming software companies, and they are known for being extremely secure, hard to hack, and will only work with reputable companies. If you see an online casino supported by Playtech or Microgaming you know you’re in good hands.

We’ve recommended our top picks for the 5 best Irish online casinos, but it’s always best to double-check on those bonuses. Each of our recommendations offers great sign up deals but if you decide to go somewhere else, check the terms and conditions of the sign-up bonuses. Each casino uses a different system and not all of them are the same.

Now, go out there and may the luck of the Irish be with you!

Call for awareness campaign on protecting dogs from thieves

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May 8, 2021

Galway Daily news "Unprecedented pressure" on dog rescue and kennel services

Calls have been made for the city council and gardaí to run awareness campaign about the rising number incidences of dogs being stolen.

Councillor Alan Cheevers said that people need to know how to protect their dogs, as the number of thefts and attempted thefts of pets has risen dramatically during the pandemic.

“Dogs are like a member of our families, for some they are also the only companionship many people have had over the pandemic,” Alan Cheevers said.

“I do believe it’s important people are aware of how best to protect their dogs from criminals,” The Fianna Fáil councillor added, saying this was not “scaremongering” or creating fear, but about making dog owners aware the issue.

“One dog stolen is one dog too many. There should be an online campaign and also a leaflet produced that will be handed out by [the] council, Gardaí, and by our districts pounds.”

Alan Cheevers also said dogs have great importance as family pets, and have particularly important as companions for older people and families with young kids during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some of the important points this campaign should highlight is the fact that the price of dogs has risen significantly in recent years, making them a more attractive target for criminals.

Call for dash cams and helmet footage to become “eyes and ears of Gardaí”

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May 8, 2021

galway daily news ciaran cannon dash cam gardaí

Motorists with a dash camera and cyclists with a helmet camera should become “the eyes and ears of the Gardaí” in terms of road safety enforcement, a Galway East TD has argued.

Ciaran Cannon TD said that a specially trained Garda traffic unit needs to be established to examine footage from cyclists and other road users which could be used as evidence in bringing forward prosecutions.

The Fine Gael TD, who will table this proposal for debate in the Dáil next week, said that Ireland has been relatively successful in bringing forward legislation that seeks to protect cyclists on our roads.

He said however that there is a major inconsistency of approach when it comes to enforcing this legislation.

“Many cyclists now have the capacity to video record incidences of dangerous overtaking manoeuvres by motorists,” said Deputy Cannon.

“But when they try to submit this video evidence to their local Garda station, it is often met with a lack of knowledge of how to bring forward a prosecution using video evidence. We need to fix this, and urgently.

“The solution is to create a dedicated portal for the submission of video evidence from cyclists and indeed all road users.”

Deputy Cannon said that there is ‘no need to reinvent the wheel’ – as police forces in Wales, England and Queensland have already created such video portals and have developed special training modules for officers to be able to assess video evidence and act accordingly.

“The number of cyclists, young and old, on our roads has increased exponentially and all of them need to feel safe,” he said.

“They need to know that all evidence of dangerous behaviour they record will be dealt with professionally.

“I have asked Minister for Justice Heather Humphreys to consider directing An Garda Síochána to set up this portal, and I look forward to working with her to progress work in this area as a priority.”

Galway has among Ireland’s lowest rates of ‘ghosting’ salon appointments

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May 8, 2021

Galway Daily business Galway has among Ireland's lowest rates of 'ghosting' salon appointments

Galway has among the lowest rates in the country for people ghosting salon appointments based on data from the lifting of the last lockdown.

Salons and hairdressers are laying out the combs and scissors in preparation for Monday when they will be allowed to reopen again.

But with strict appointments systems becoming the norm as salons keep down the numbers in the building at any one time, having people fail to keep their appointment will be a big blow.

According to data from online booking software company Phorest, 3.8% of people in Galway who booked a salon appointment failed to show up without giving a reason.

This is the fourth lowest level in the country after Clare (3.1%), Offaly (3.1%), and Roscommon (3.4%), and well below the national average of 6%.

Westmeath was the worst offender, where 9% of people who made a booking at a salon didn’t show without giving notice, followed by Waterford (7.2%), Louth (7.1%), and Monaghan (6.9%).

Ronan Perceval, CEO of Phorest said “Much has been made throughout lockdown about supporting local businesses, but it’s important to remember that many salon owners, already struggling with reduced capacity due to social distancing measures, will be left with empty seats and an opportunity cost of thousands of euro if people book appointments and don’t show up.”

Phorest estimated that the salon industry as a whole lost an estimated €519,086 in revenue each day last summer just from people not showing up for their appointments.

GMIT virtual choir stuns again with Bohemian Rhapsody

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May 8, 2021