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COVID-19: Just 10 patients hospitalised in Galway

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There are just ten people in Galway hospitalised with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the latest figures from the HSE.

As of Sunday night there were just eight confirmed cases at UHG, and two at Portiuncula Hospital.

This is one patient fewer than were hospitalised at University Hospital Galway the day before.

There were a further two suspected hospital cases each in Galway City and Ballinasloe for which test results were being awaited.

The number of critically patients in the ICU remains steady, with two at UHG and none in intensive care at Portiuncula.

Nationwide there were 420 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Irish hospitals as of 8pm Sunday, of whom 103 were in intensive care.

A further 18 new cases were reported in Galway yesterday, out of 525 cases reported nationwide.

Three additional deaths related to the disease were also notified, but just one of those was known to have occurred in March.

Water outages in Spiddal due to overnight burst mains

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Galway Daily news Ballyconneelly water outages

People living in Spiddal may experience water outages today until mid-afternoon due to ongoing repairs to a burst watermains.

The burst main was first reported by Irish Water shortly before midnight on Sunday.

Homes and businesses in Spiddal, Park and surrounding areas may experience water outages and supply disruptions today as a result.

Repairs are underway, and work is currently expected to be completed by 2pm this afternoon.

People affected by these outages are advised that it may take 2 – 3 hours after these repairs are completed before their full supply is restored.

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

Planning permission given to convert former Mountbellew pub

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Galway Daily news Planning permission given to convert former Mountbellew pub

Planning permission has been granted for a former pub in Mountbellew to be converted to retail use, as well as the construction of a new office building to the rear.

Coolsivna Construction Ltd submitted plans for a Change of Use of the former Breslin’s Bar on the main square in Mountbellew, from public house to retail.

The county council also gave the developer the go ahead to build a new two-storey office building on unused land to the rear of the site, off the main square.

The office building will be part two storey, part one storey, with access being via existing pedestrian lanes on the square and Ballygar road.

“The new building will contribute positively to the town in terms of form, materials, and re-activating unused lands behind the main street, all while providing a new office space to the highest current environmental and construction standards.”

“The re-use of part of the existing building for a new retail space will help enliven the street and provide further amenities for the town inhabitants and visitors,” the planning application states.

A Natura Impact Statement and Flood Risk Assessment report were submitted to the county council with this planning application.

The council granted planning permission for the new office and to convert the vacant pub with thirteen standard conditions attached.

Five day roadworks disrupting traffic near Loughrea

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Galway Daily news Traffic disruption from roadworks

Roadworks just outside Loughrea will disrupt traffic in the area for five days this week.

Work has begun this morning on resurfacing overlay roadworks on the R446 Kilreekil to Kilmeen.

The works are scheduled to take five day to complete, finishing on Friday, March 12.

In order to facilitate them, a Stop/Go system will be in place to manage traffic from 7:45am to 6pm each day.

As a consequence, motorists in the Loughrea area are advised to expect delays on this road, and to give longer for journeys.

The works are being carried out by Lagan Asphalt Limited on behalf of Galway County Council.

COVID-19: Three deaths and 18 Galway cases reported today

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

Three additional deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported by health officials today, along with 525 new confirmed cases.

Of the deaths reported today, just one is known to have occurred in March. One of the deaths occurred in January, and the date of the last remains under investigation.

Of today’s cases, 18 are in Galway, where the 14-day incidence rate has now fallen to 153.5 per 100,000 people. There have been 396 cases reported here in the past two weeks.

There have now been a total of 4,422 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland, and 223,219 confirmed cases in the country.

Validation of data at the HPSC has resulted in the denotification of 5 confirmed cases.

As of 8am today, 423 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised in Ireland, of whom 103 are in ICU. There have been 14 people admitted to hospital for the disease in the past 24 hours.

Of the cases notified today:

  • 271 are men / 254 are women
  • 74% are under 45 years of age
  • the median age is 31 years old
  • 214 in Dublin, 37 in Meath, 28 in Offaly, 28 in Limerick and 25 in Wicklow and the remaining 193 cases are spread across 19 other counties

The COVID-19 dashboard provides up-to-date information on the key indicators of COVID-19 in the community.

GMIT celebrating International Women’s Day with programme of virtual events

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GMIT is holding a series of virtual events on Monday to mark International Women’s Day, including public talks, seminars, and an art exhibition by staff and students.

The events for students and staff taking place over the course of Monday, March 8 will be centred around the theme of ‘Choose to Challenge’ (#ChooseToChallenge).

The Galway International Hotel School is hosting a virtual event on “Women in Irish Food”, led by Jacinta Dalton, Head of Department Culinary Arts, in association with Dr Sally McKenna and the Ludgate Hub.

This will consist of key panel discussions around industry topics and virtual networking parallel sessions for those in food or interested in food. Details will be published via @gmithotel social media on the day.

Mary Nestor, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at GMIT, said “We are excited to hold such a broad range of events to mark this important day where the achievements of women are celebrated and given the recognition they deserve.

“Challenges related to the pandemic have intensified inequalities for many women and it is important to create a forum to discuss and celebrate women’s contribution to society in a positive and affirmative way.”

The day will kick off at 10:30am with a ‘Coffee break with poetry and prose’, where budding and established writers within GMIT will read some of their work.

This is followed by a lunchtime seminar from 1 to 2pm where five 10-minute presentations will be given on contemporary and historical themes or figures relating to gender and equality.

The presentations will be delivered by lecturers and academics in the Mayo campus in a forum chaired by GMIT’s Dr John Mulloy.

An art exhibition titled ‘My Space’ will be formally launched online at 2.30pm.  Third year students of the BA in Contemporary Art Practices programme in GMIT Mayo are showcasing their work in progress.

The work will be introduced by art lecturer Hazel Walker and ranges from drawing, painting, print, 3D work, animation, and digital experiments, reflecting themes incorporating personal histories, physical, digital and metaphysical spaces, including domestic challenges encountered in dealing with day-to-day life during the pandemic.

At 3pm, an online event takes place titled ‘In conversation with’ …. Mayo Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh, Dr Orla Flynn and BA Social Care student Amina Momoh will take part in a discussion about gender equality and challenges women face and overcome in different contexts.

Dr Orla Flynn, President of GMIT, says “I am delighted that two of our outstanding women who are exemplary leaders in their respective areas in our institute,

Mary Rogers, Head of the GMIT Department of Building & Civil Engineering and Maria Staunton, GMIT Mayo iHub Manager and EMPOWER Coordinator, will feature in this year’s THEA International Women’s Day Digital Campaign”.

The Higher Education Authority campaign for International Women’s Day will be unveiled

Full details of the THEA campaign will be available on http://www.thea.ie/iwd2021 on Monday, March 8.

COVID-19: Just two patients in the ICU in Galway

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Galway Daily news

There are just two COVID-19 patients in Intensive Care in Galway according to the latest figures from the HSE.

As of Saturday evening there were two COVID patients in the ICU at University Hospital Galway, and none at the ICU in Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe.

Overall there were nine confirmed cases at UHG, and two more at Portiuncula, along with four suspected cases in Ballinasloe.

Nationwide there were 416 people hospitalised with COVID-19 as of 8pm on Saturday, of whom 102 were in the ICU.

There were 21 new cases reported in Galway yesterday, out of 539 nationally.

An additional 14 deaths related to the disease nationwide were also reported by health officials.

Man charged with historic indecent assault

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

A man charged who is charged with multiple counts of historic indecent assault is facing trial at Galway Circuit Court.

The 50 year old man, who cannot be named, has been charged with four counts of alleged indecent assault on the same person in 1985.

The Director of Public Prosecutions has directed that the case should be tried on indictment.

Bail was granted at Galway District Court with strict conditions that he surrender his passport, have no contact with the alleged injured party, and sign on once at week at a garda station.

The case was adjourned to April 7 for the service of a book of evidence on the accused.

Aldi launching click-and-collect service in Galway

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Galway Daily business Aldi extends click-and-collect service in Galway

Aldi is launching its new click-and-collect service for its customers in Galway next week.

Following a successful trial of the service in Dublin, Aldi will be offering the service to customers from its Oranmore store from Monday. 

Through this new Click-and-Collect service, Aldi’s Galway customers will be able to choose from a full range of grocery items online, then drive to their local store where they can have their shopping brought to their cars by store colleagues contact-free, in line with social distancing rules.

Customers are offered timeslots to arrive at dedicated click-and-collect points in store car parks, where they can pick up their shopping. The new service will offer customers greater flexibility and access to Aldi’s unbeatable value.

Niall O’Connor, Group Managing Director, Aldi Ireland, said: “Following the success of the initial trials of the service, we’re really excited to now be able to offer Click and Collect to Irish customers in this roll-out to selected stores.

“We’re really thrilled to offer even more ways for our customers to access the high-quality, affordable food they shop at Aldi for, especially at this time with all of us continuing to live through the impact of the pandemic.

“We are continuously reviewing and looking at new ways we can enhance our customers’ experience with Aldi and this is another solution that we’re proud to provide.”

Aldi currently has nine supermarkets across Galway, with plans for another in Ballybrit.

Galway city residents urged to stop burning smoky coal, turf and wet wood

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galway daily news smoky coal ban

Galway City Council is urging people in the city to consider alternatives to smoky coal, turf and wet wood.

Under current regulations, the sale, marketing, distribution and burning of smoky coal are not allowed in specific low smoke zones LSZs across the country.

These rules apply to all cities and all towns with populations of more than 10,000 people – including Galway City.

“Burning smoky coal in your house is already illegal in Galway City – with a potential fine of €5,000 – and I would urge householders to also move away from burning turf and wet wood as it creates very poor air quality for both you and your neighbours,” said the Environmental Awareness Officer at Galway City Council.

“Young children who may be out playing are breathing in heavily polluted air which is stinging their eyes and also leading to increases in asthma and other respiratory illnesses.”

Burning turf, smoky coal and wet wood produces high volumes of smoke and is one of the biggest contributors to tiny particles of pollution, or particulate matter, which are then breathed in.

This is followed by peat briquettes, dry wood and finally low smoke or smokeless coal.

Particulate matter is a significant contributor to asthma levels in our young population and can cause breathing difficulties.

“Many houses are also transitioning to clean renewable sources of energy such as heat pumps and solar panels where grant funding may be applied for by the home owner to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI),” the Environmental Awareness Officer added.

“In conjunction with our climate change carbon emission reduction targets each home owner can do their share to improve the air quality in their area which will have positive effects on their health and general wellbeing.’

COVID-19: 21 new Galway cases, 14 deaths nationally

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

The Department of Health has reported 539 new cases of COVID-19 today and 14 further deaths related to the disease.

A total of 21 of the new cases are in Galway, while 245 are in Dublin, 42 in Meath, 29 in Kildare, 26 in Limerick and 24 in Cork.

The 14-day incidence rate in Galway now stands at 166.2 cases per 100,000 people, with 429 cases reported in the county over the past two weeks.

69% of the cases reported today are under 45 years of age while the median age is 33.

As of 8am today, 414 people with COVID-19 are in hospitals across the State, of which 101 are in ICU. There have been 22 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours.

The median age of those who died was 80 years and the age range was 59 to 94 years. There has been a total of 4,419 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland.

Plans progress on development of 102 houses and apartments in Ballybrit

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

An Bord Pleanála has given the go ahead for a proposed housing development consisting of 102 houses and apartments in Ballybrit to move to the next stage of the planning process.

Sathel Limited sought a pre-planning consultation with An Bord Pleanála to determine if they could make a Strategic Housing Development application for this proposed housing development on the Monivea Road.

The project would involve the demolition of four existing dwellings and a concrete slab, and the construction of 102 new residential units on the site.

The breakdown of housing in the proposal consists of 13 houses, 34 duplexes, and 55 apartments, along with a creche.

The Consultation application was lodged last November, and the board decided on February 23 that this is suitable for a SHD application.

The next step of this project would involve the submission of a full planning application directly to the board.

A SHD is a type of planning application created in 2016, which allows for developments consisting of more than 100 residential units or 200 student accommodation bed spaces to be made directly to An Bord Pleanála.

Before a planning application can be made under this legislation, the developer must engage in a consultation with the board and relevant planning authority, Galway City Council in this case, to determine if the proposed development qualifies.

Work begins on €2 million expansion of Kinvara secondary school

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Galway Daily news Work begins on €2 million expansion of Kinvara secondary school

Work has begun on a €2 million expansion of Seamount College in Kinvara to build additional permanent classrooms for the secondary school.

Galway East TD Seán Canney has said that the contractor for the works is onsite, and that the foundation is expected to be poured next week.

This €2 million investment will create six new classrooms, along with new staff rooms and a lift, for the Kinvara secondary school.

“Seamount College has really progressed following a threat to have it closed 10 years ago,” Seán Canney said, adding that these works will help to create a modern education facility.

“I commend the Principal, staff, Board of Management, parents and students for persisting in developing and fostering education in Kinvara.

Seamount College is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school overlooking Kinvara Bay.

The school has plans for major expansion that will ultimately involve the removal of all existing prefabs, with a modern permanent school taking their place.

The Department of Education gave the go ahead to start construction work on Phase 1 of this project in January, and also approved the designs for Phase 2.

COVID-19: Hospital cases drop again in Galway

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Galway daily news COVID-19 cases more than double at UHG

There are less than ten people being treated for COVID-19 at University Hospital Galway according to the latest figures from the HSE.

As of Friday night there were just eight confirmed cases at UHG, with another three at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe.

However, there were also a further six suspected cases at University Hospital Galway for which test result were being awaited, and two at Portiuncula.

The number of critically ill COVID-19 patients in Galway has also continued to fall, with the number in intensive care steadily dropping.

There were just three patients in the ICU at University Hospital Galway as of Friday evening, while the Portiuncula ICU was empty of COVID patients for the second day in a row.

Nationwide there were 401 people hospitalised with COVID-19 in Ireland, of whom 99 were in intensive care.

A further 13 new cases were reported in Galway on Friday, out of 522 in the country. Nine additional deaths related to the disease were also notified yesterday.

Preview | Longford Town V Galway United pre-season friendly

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Galway Daily sport Preview | Longford Town V Galway United pre-season friendly

This evening’s friendly against Longford will be an important chance to give more of the Tribesmen a chance to play before the new season Galway United manager John Caulfield has said.

United are headed to Longford Town today for their third pre-season friendly, with kick-off at 5pm.

This will be the first time the two teams face each other since last November’s First Division play-off final defeat.

Daire Doyle’s side ultimately earned promotion to the Premier Division after defeating Shelbourne in the promotion/relegation decider.

The Tribesmen have produced two positive performances against Premier Division opposition in pre-season so far, a victory against Finn Harps and a respectable mid-week draw against Sligo Rovers. 

Galway United manager John Caulfield is looking forward to yet another test for his side at Bishopsgate.

“This game gives us another opportunity to mix up the team again,” John Caulfield said, explaining that a lot of players didn’t get a chance to take the field against Sligo on Wednesday, so this will give them a chance to show what they can do.

“The Sligo game during the week was a good test for us. We have done a lot of work on the training ground so far but there is still a lot of work to do. The Longford game will be another challenge for us again.”

“Ronan Manning, Killian Brouder, Mikie Rowe and Shane Duggan won’t be involved tomorrow due to small knocks. Other than that, everyone else will get a run-out.”

Galway United v Longford kicks off at 5pm. The match will be live streamed for free on Longford Town’s Facebook and YouTube channel.

Plans submitted for expansion of city centre hotel

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Planning permission is being sought for the expansion of the Forster Court Hotel in Galway city centre to include new guest rooms and conference facilities.

Plans have been submitted to the city council for the amalgamation of the Forster Court hotel with the neighbouring former Tourist Information Office building, currently vacant, to create new bedrooms and other facilities.

Internal alterations would be made to amalgamate the two building at the basement, ground floor, and first floor levels the planning application states.

This would create 11 new guest bedrooms at the first floor level, and expand the ground floor bar and restaurant, along with creating new conference facilities.

The ground floor the vacant building will serve as the entrance to the conference facilities, with a reception area and ancillary refreshment bar.

A new stairs and lift would also be installed to a new conference centre at the basement level, which will include function rooms, meeting rooms, a kitchen, and toilets.

The former tourist information building has been vacant since 2018, when the facility was moved to another location.

“The proposed development and amalgamation of the two buildings will bring back into use an existing vacant city centre building, on a key city centre site, which would otherwise be at risk of long term vacancy and potentially fall into disrepair as a result of disuse.”

“Furthermore the proposed redevelopment of the hotel to include conference facilities will support the economic viability of the hotel and diversify its market, given competition from AirBnB etc”.

“The hotel industry has been particularly hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. Providing additional accommodation and new facilities will help to future proof the business in these difficult economic times, and as a driver of pedestrian activity to the area, will strengthen the city centre core as a focus for economic activity.”

The application also notes that the development would not affect the bulk or height of the existing buildings, and that it is ideally located next to a transport hub in the city.

Galway City Council is due to decide whether to grant planning permission for this development by March 22.

Another 145 COVID fines issued in Galway in the past week

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Galway Daily news Road safety appeal after five deaths on last Bank Holiday weekend

Almost 150 on the spot fines have been issued for various breaches of COVID-19 regulations by Gardaí in Galway in the past week.

Gardaí in the Galway Division had issued a total of 665 COVID-19 fines as of the end Thursday, March 4, up from 520 the week before.

These fines cover a range of offences including breaching travel restrictions, attending or organising a prohibited event, or failing to wear a mask where required.

There have been a total of 11,607 fines issued by Gardaí nationwide to date, of which 417 were in the first four days of March. February saw 6,733 fines issued for COVID breaches, averaging 240 per day.

The largest share of these by far have been for non-essential travel, for which 9,021 people have received an on the spot fine of €100.

Men make up 75 percent of the fine recipients, and more than half of offenders are between the ages of 18 and 25.

Deputy Commissioner, Policing and Security, Anne Marie McMahon said, “The vast majority of people are compiling with the public health regulations.

“In doing so, they have made major sacrifices. This effort has saved many lives. We thank them for that.

“To continue to save lives and eventually return to some level of normality we need to further reduce the numbers of people getting COVID-19.”

“Everyone has a role to play in this. Everyone has a responsibility to themselves, those they love, and those they come into contact with to adhere to the public health advice.”

“The best way of keeping safe this weekend is to stay home. If you are going out, please stay within your 5km, limit your contacts with others, maintain social distancing, and regularly wash your hands.”

Gardaí are reminding people that if a car is stopped outside the 5km travel limit, not only can the driver be fined if the journey is deemed non-essential, but any adult passengers as well.

An Garda Síochána is emphasising again, however, that travel restrictions do not apply in the case of domestic violence, or to escape the risk of harm.

COVID-19: 9 further deaths nationally, 13 new Galway cases

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

Health officials have this evening confirmed that there have been an additional 522 cases of COVID-19 across the State as well as nine further deaths related to the virus – four of which occurred in March.

Galway accounts for 13 of the new cases today, while 280 are in Dublin, 28 in Meath, 28 in Kildare, 26 in Cork and 19 in Donegal.

The 14-day incidence rate in Galway stands at 185.2 cases per 100,000 people, with 478 cases confirmed in the county in the past fortnight.

As of 8am today, 426 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 102 are in ICU. 34 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours.

As of March 2, 460,637 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Ireland.

Niamh Costello takes the reins at new digital enterprise accelerator for the west

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CREW, Creative Enterprise West is a brand new collaborative initiative for the Digital Creative Sector in the West announced by CREW, Co Founder and Head of School, Design and Creative Arts at GMIT Dr. Paddy Tobin and Chief Executive Niamh Costello. Both pictured at GMIT’s Cluain Mhuire Campus, CREW’s central base in the West. Key partners in this dynamic initiative are Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT), the Western Development Commission (WDC) and Galway Film Centre (GFC) with current funding supports from Enterprise Ireland’s Regional Economic Development Fund. Photo Martina Regan.

Former Galway Technology Centre chief Niamh Costello has been chosen as the head of the new CREW initiative to support the development of digital enterprises in the west of Ireland.

The Creative Enterprise West Initiative has been set up as a joint initiative, with key partners here in the west of Ireland including GMIT, Galway Film Centre, and Western Development Commission.

CREW’s focus will be on the development and scaling of creative digital entrepreneurs, job creation, incubation and accelerator programmes, training, and outreach services along the Atlantic Economic Corridor. 

Plans are also underway for the development of a Centre of Excellence providing enterprise and co-working space on the GMIT Centre for Creative Arts & Media, Cluain Mhuire campus, Galway.

As the Chief Executive of CREW, Niamh Costello wealth of entrepreneurial, business and industry experience, following seven successful years as General Manager of the Galway Technology Centre.

She is also a founding member of the Galway City Innovation District, the first co-working space of which, the Portershed, is moving to expanded premises.

Niamh also holds the position of National Vice Chair and Director of the National Association of Community Enterprise Centres, NACEC which represent over 120 centres across Ireland. She’s also a previous director of Galway Chamber and Network Galway. 

“I am delighted to take up the post of Chief Executive of CREW and for the opportunity to continue building on the success of the Creative Digital sector in the west,” Niamh said of her new position.

“My passion for supporting great entrepreneurs has played an important role throughout my career and I am sincerely looking forward to working with the board of CREW, to deliver on our vision to support job creation and growth in the industry.”

CREW has been approved for funding on this project under the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment’s Regional Enterprise Development Fund.

It aims to develop an ecosystem and a suite of business and technical support services in the West for the Digital Creative sector. Supporting enterprises in areas such as design, digital visual arts, film and TV production, animation, gaming, content development and AR/VR.

CREW is also working with Údarás na Gaeltachta on enterprise initiatives targeting the Gaeltacht.

Dr Paddy Tobin, Head of School, Design and Creative Arts at GMIT and CREW co-founder, says that it aligns perfectly with GMIT’s creative programmes, and other existing initiative from the Galway Film Centre, WDC, and local enterprise offices.

“Major employers such as TG4 are also contributing important assistance and opportunities for creative entrepreneurs. All of this positive collaboration coupled with the appointment of Niamh Costello as Chief Executive makes for exciting news for the sector in 2021”

Dr Tobin praised Niamh for her track record, and passion for creating highly skilled jobs in the region.

“Her previous success in collaborating with major regional stakeholders will be significant in advancing the inherently collaborative creative industries and our plans at CREW.”

 

image credit: Martina Regan

Galway City Central has highest COVID rate in Ireland for third week

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Galway City Central LEA has the highest 14-day COVID-19 incidence rate in the Republic for the third week, despite the rate there falling by around 40% in just seven days.

In the last two weeks of February there were 205 confirmed cases in the local electoral area, giving it a 14-day COVID rate of 767.7 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.

Last week’s data showed the 14-day rate in Galway City Central LEA was 1,292 cases per 100,000 population.

Elsewhere in the city, Galway City West now has a rate of 205 cases per 100,000 people and in Galway City East the rate is now 368.5 cases per 100,000 population.

In Conamara North, there were 16 cases confirmed over the two week period and in Conamara South, 24 cases were reported. This gives the Conamara LEAs rates of 93.1 and 112.5 respectively.

A total of 37 cases were confirmed in Tuam, where the incidence rate is now 111.5 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, while it is 323.7 in Ballinasloe, 193.8 in Loughrea, 68.1 in Gort-Kinvara and 82.2 in Athenry-Oranmore.

The national incidence rate for the final two weeks of February was 201.2 cases per 100,000 people. This has fallen to 190 as of yesterday.

 

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