Contract signed for Clifden social housing development

-

August 26, 2020

Galway Daily news government accused of using money message to block opposition legislation

Mairéad Farrell TD has called for the Dáil to be recalled as soon as possible after GolfGate destroyed ‘public confidence in public life’.

Speaking today outside the Dáil, the Galway West TD said that the Dáil needs to be ‘back in action ASAP’ to deal with pressing issues that have arisen.

“I’m happy and delighted to be here answering questions. But where I really want to be is in that building behind me, inside the Dáil chamber, dealing with the issues like what has happened over the last few days, which has absolutely destroyed public confidence in public life,” said Deputy Farrell.

“At the end of the day, we’re in a pandemic. Holidays are long over.”

Commenting on GolfGate and Phil Hogan’s involvement, the Galway West TD said that you need to quarantine for fourteen days on returning from a non-green list country and that it doesn’t matter if you’ve had a negative test result.

The HSE confirmed this yesterday evening, after Phil Hogan told RTÉ’s Tony Connelly that he was exempt from the quarantine as he had tested negative for the virus in hospital.

“Everyone needs to be held to that same standard whether they are in public life or not,” said Deputy Farrell.

NUIG details new supports for arriving international students

By

-

August 26, 2020

Galway Daily news Galway universities awarded over €2 million for new research equipment

NUI Galway has detailed specific supports and protocols it is putting in place for the coming academic year to help international students coming from outside Ireland.

There has been speculation all summer that the number of international students coming to Ireland for the 2020/21 academic year and beyond will drop considerably due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

NUI Galway is particularly vulnerable to this, as the university has a strong reputation for taking in large numbers of students from around the world.

As the university prepares to reopen for the new semester starting on September 21, it has introduced a number of new measures to make things easier for foreign students coming to Ireland to comply with pandemic regulations.

Under current COVID-19 restrictions, anyone arriving from a country that is not on the green list is required to quarantine for 14 days on arrival, and avoid the use of public transport.

NUIG has introduced a “green and transfer” system from this week, where international students will be met at the airport, and transportation to Galway arranged for them.

In Galway, NUIG has set aside space in its own accommodation, which students can use free of charge for their quarantine period.

The university has also said that it is liaising with other accommodation providers locally in the event that its accommodation is full, or no longer available for supporting restricted movement.

International students will also be able to sign up for a meal delivery service for their quarantine period to help limit interactions.

“Once students have completed their period of restricted movement they have fulfilled the safe arrival in Ireland requirements and no longer represent a greater risk in terms of COVID-19 transmission than any other person in Ireland.”

“From then on, as with the rest of our community, we will focus on collaboration so that we all continue to adopt safe practices and do our utmost to limit the spread of this virus.”

Portumna road closed for removal of fallen trees

By

-

August 26, 2020

Galway daily news Seven week road closure in downtown Galway City

Cleanup of the damage from recent storms and other damaging weather in Galway County is ongoing this week, with the council still removing fallen trees.

Galway County Council has closed a local road just outside Portumna for three days this week to facilitate the removal of multiple fallen trees.

The Shannon Road leading down to Lough Derg is closed at the Portumna Swimming Area end near the water.

The work got underway on Tuesday, and the road is scheduled to remain closed until Thursday, August 27 while the removal work is underway.

A status orange weather warning was in effect for Galway until Tuesday afternoon, and last week Storm Ellen caused significant damage across the county with trees downed by wind and other debris.

“A section of the Shannon Rd., Portumna L – 4321-1 – at the swimming area end of the Shannon Road, is currently closed to the public from 25/08/2020 to 27/08/2020 to facilitate the removal of fallen trees as a result of the recent storms,” the county council said on Facebook.

Reimagined Galway Bay swim sees 500 people swimming their way for Cancer Care West

By

-

August 26, 2020

Reimagined Galway Bay swim sees 500 people swimming their way for Cancer Care West

More than 500 people took part in the annual Galway Bay Swim in aid of Cancer Care West this year, despite the event going virtual, shattering all expectations.

The annual swim, which would normally see 150 people crossing the bay in July had to be reimagined for 2020.

The swim which sells out each year is now one of Ireland’s biggest and longest one day swims, and last year raised over €100,000 for Cancer Care West.

Starting from Aughinish in Co. Clare and finishing at Blackrock Diving Tower in Salthill, swimmers traverse roughly 13km of water across Galway Bay.

But COVID-19 made the usual format impossible, so in order to ensure that Cancer Care West raises the vital funds it needs in order to ensure its services are available to cancer patients and supports to their families, the charity called on people to swim the bay their way.

Participants were asked to cover that 13km distance in a way and place that was safe and convenient for them in August.

This year marked the 15th anniversary of the Galway Bay Swim, and in the 14 events prior, more than 740 people have taken part, showing how the swim has grown in popularity year on year.

“The swim is much more than a fundraiser; it’s the swimming highlight for so many swimmers across Ireland,” said Brian Thornton, Director of Cancer Care West.

“We needed to somehow still come together this year so we have decided that a 13km registered swim could still bring this swim into people’s lives.”

Not only did this year’s swim keep up the momentum, but it blew past all expectations, with over 500 people taking part across Galway, Ireland, and as far away as Australia.

“The swimming community in Ireland is a very tight knit one, we have all felt a little displaced through this pandemic, so coming together through the strokes gives us all a sense of place and purpose again.”

Last year’s swim raised over €100,000 for Cancer Care West, and the 2020 event hit that milestone as well over the weekend, an important source of funding at a time when charities are struggling.

“We have seen a drop of between 50-60% in our fundraising this year. All face to face charity fundraisers have had to stop so we are banking on this swim to try and ensure services for 2020.”

“The monies raised will help fund support services for cancer patients and their families through our support centres,” said Brian.

City gallery launches exhibition of wire sculpture artist’s work

By

-

August 26, 2020

The Art in Mind gallery in Galway City will host an exhibition featuring works by Irish artist Glenn Gibson from throughout his 20-year career.

Gibson is known for creating and teaching wire sculpture in Galway, and is renowned for his Connemara hawthorn sculptures.

The retrospective, taking place from 2 September until 1 October, is called ‘The Observer & the Observed’, also featuring his latest work exploring the human form in full size.

The title piece for the exhibition explores this connection showing two forms staring at each other from above and below and combining into a single form.

Art in Mind is Galway’s new artist led non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting wellbeing and mental health through creative practice.

It spans several buildings in the Liosban Industrial Estate, with offices, studio space & a gallery.

Galway engineers help to develop emergency ventilator for developing world

By

-

August 26, 2020

boston scientific galway daily engineers

Engineers at Boston Scientific in Galway have helped to develop an emergency ventilator that can be used in the developing world.

The engineers helped the Covid Response Team, a non-profit group, to develop the equipment which will be targeted for use in the developing world during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Employees at Boston Scientific are also involved with a project called E-vent, which is focused on designing, fabricating and assembling a manual resuscitator that could potentially provide longer-term ventilation for patients.

Vice President Operations at Boston Scientific in Galway, James Lyons, said that they couldn’t be prouder of the teams in Galway, Cork and Clonmel and how they have responded to the needs of others during this crisis.

“From volunteering to make PPE for local frontline workers, to helping others develop emergency medtech equipment for developing countries, our 5,000+ Irish employees have made an exceptional contribution to local, national and even international Covid-19 response efforts,” he said.

The company becomes the latest in the Irish Medtech Association to be spotlighted as part of its ongoing campaign to spread good news during the crisis.

Sinead Keogh, Director of the Irish Medtech Association said the support for the Covid Response Team, a not-for-profit initiative, shows how the association’s members are responding to needs of developing parts of the world during the pandemic.

“The acute and ongoing shortage of ventilators in low income countries is humanitarian disaster and requires an urgent response,” she said.

Cyclists encouraged to take part in cycle challenge for breast cancer research

By

-

August 26, 2020

Galway Daily news More than 200 bikes stolen in Galway last year

Cyclists across Galway have been urged to take part in a challenge to cycle 200km in ten days to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Research Institute.

Due to Covid-19, the All Ireland Cycle will replace this year’s Pink Ribbon Tour – which is held annually with cyclists from all over the world taking part.

The committee has organised the cycle for ten years, and they say they are still inspired by family and friends who have battled with breast cancer.

The All Ireland Cycle will start on 28 August and finish on 6 September and it is €25 to register. Each participant will receive a commemorative cycle neck snood after the event.

They will also receive a link to the event’s JustGiving page to help raise additional funds by sharing your cycling success with family or friends.

The National Breast Cancer Research Institute is a national charity which funds a research programme at the Lambe Institute at NUI Galway.

So will Galway be the first All Ireland Cycle champions? Let’s make it happen!

Get on yer bike for your county and register now to take part at: www.allirelandcycle.ie

Galway Weather: More rain forecast before a much nicer weekend!

By

-

August 25, 2020

galway daily galway weather forecast met eireann

After two named storms in the space of a week, thankfully the weather looks set to improve by the weekend.

A status yellow weather warning for rain will remain in place until 9pm today (Tuesday) but Met Éireann say scattered showers and gusty westerly winds will ease by morning.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, will be much brighter than today, with some sunny spells, but showers will become frequent and heavy at times later in the day. Highest temperatures will be between 16 and 18C.

Thursday will be another miserable day with widespread showers forecast throughout the day, which could become heavy and thundery at times.

But early indications are that Friday should be mostly dry, with sunny spells across Galway – especially in the late afternoon.

Temperatures will be around 17 degrees on Friday, and the temperature will remain consistent over the weekend.

The early forecast for Saturday and Sunday says both days will be bright and sunny, in a much-needed break from the rain and dark skies of late.

Met Éireann say a few showers are possible in the west – but it should be mostly dry and bright.

Check back often for the most up-to-date forecasts for Galway!

Coronavirus: No deaths for third day, new cases reported in Galway

By

-

August 25, 2020

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

There have been no further deaths related to COVID-19 in the Republic of Ireland for a third day in a row, but the number of confirmed cases has risen by 92.

These new cases are spread across 17 counties including Galway, but the exact number of new cases in the county will not be released until tomorrow.

The latest statistics available say that there are 510 confirmed cases in Galway, an increase of one case on yesterday’s figures.

Tipperary is worst affected by today’s increase, with 31 cases. 17 cases are in Dublin, 7 in Clare, 7 in Wexford and 5 in Kildare while the remaining 25 cases are in 12 other counties.

Of the new cases, 52 are men, 38 are women and 69% are under 45 years of age.

The total number of cases in the Republic is now 28,201 and the number of deaths remains 1,777.

Dr. Ronan Glynn said: “While the number of cases reported each day remains high, the situation nationally has remained relatively stable over the past week.

“However, we have seen cases in 25 of the 26 counties over the past 14 days, including 473 cases in Dublin, 332 in Kildare, 120 in Tipperary, 84 in Limerick, 37 in Clare and 36 in Meath and Kilkenny.

“Measures introduced last week would not be expected to impact on the trajectory of the disease until early next week.

“In the meantime, we must continue to follow public health advice – reduce social contacts and avoid crowds, physically distance, wear face coverings and wash hands regularly.”

Burglar left elderly man with nothing but his glasses

By

-

August 25, 2020

Galway Daily courts Man sent to trial charged with pulling knife on Garda

An elderly man was left with nothing but his glasses, not even clothes to wear, after a burglar cleared out the apartment in Galway City he was staying at while he slept.

Shane Davis (28), with an address at Camilaun Park, Newcastle previously pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary before Galway Circuit Court.

The court heard that on August 29, 2019, Davis broke into an apartment at Westend Apartments on Dominick Street, where an elderly man was staying at the time.

Davis came before Galway Circuit Court again recently, but the court was not able to finalise sentencing as certain reports were not ready.

The court was also due to hear from the victim in this case, a 78 year old man who had travelled down from Mayo for the court date, and wanted to speak his piece despite the delay.

The court agreed to hear his victim impact statement, with defence barrister Conal McCarthy saying he had no objection.

“Everything, and I mean absolutely everything had been taken,” the man told the Circuit Court, adding that he had only his glasses left after the burglar cleared out the apartment.

He was forced to go outside naked in order to reach a neighbour who could contact the Gardaí for him, as he had no way to call them himself without a phone.

Davis was quickly identified as the perpetrator by Gardaí from CCTV footage, and they were fortunately able to recover all of the stolen property within three hours.

The victim said that he is okay now, but also that it would have been “pretty traumatic” of Gardaí hadn’t been able to get his property back.

When asked by the prosecution how he felt upon learning afterwards that Davis had been in his bedroom with a knife, the man said he was lucky to have been asleep at the time.

Mr Carthy told the victim that his client wished to apologise for his actions.

Judge Rory McCabe remanded Davis in custody, and adjourned the case to September 29 for final sentencing.

Teachers call for urgent review of advice on face masks for pupils

By

-

August 25, 2020

The WHO is now recommending:

galway daily face masks children teachers shcool into

Teachers have called on the government to urgently review guidance around pupils wearing face masks in school, after a new WHO document recommended some children aged six and above wear coverings depending on the level of risk involved.

The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation wrote to An Taoiseach Micheál Martin asking for clarification regarding face coverings in primary and special schools on the back of the new international health recommendations.

Three weeks ago, the INTO sought clarity from Minister Foley and Minister Donnelly on face masks and what the HSE’s approach would be should a pupil or teacher test positive for Covid.

INTO reminded the Taoiseach that as one hundred children have tested positive in the last fortnight, ‘it is vital that priority access to testing and tracing be made available to everyone in the education sector’.

For children between six and 11 years of age, a risk-based approach should be applied to the decision to use of a mask.

This approach should take into consideration:

intensity of transmission in the area where the child is and updated data/available evidence on the risk of infection and transmission in this age group;
social and cultural environment such as beliefs, customs, behaviour or social norms that influence the community and population’s social interactions, especially with and among children;
the child’s capacity to comply with the appropriate use of masks and availability of appropriate adult supervision;
potential impact of mask wearing on learning and psychosocial development; and additional specific considerations and adaptions for specific settings such as households with elderly relatives, schools, during sport activities or for children with disabilities or with underlying diseases.

Vulnerable members

INTO says that it is aware of a number of members whose health is at high risk and who have multiple underlying conditions.

“In a grossly unfair move, the teachers’ occupational health service Medmark has advised that members with such conditions should return to school,” they said.

Rural areas most affected by “hypocritical & inconsistent” Covid restrictions – PBP

By

-

August 25, 2020

Galway Daily news Rural regeneration projects in Galway receive over €6 million

The government’s response to the increase in Covid-19 cases has been ‘disjointed, confusing and nothing short of shambolic’.

That’s the view of People Before Profit Galway, who say rural areas have been decimated by restrictions that the political elite think they’re above.

“This government has been characterised by scandal after scandal,” said Cian Mortimer, PBP’s spokesperson in Galway, “and the latest measures are as confusing as they are hypocritical and inconsistent.”

He criticised the latest measures, saying there is a very thin layer of hypocrisy in them, and said there’s a very concerted effort being made by the government to shift the blame away from itself.

“The government has failed to deal with outbreaks in meat factories, they have failed the residents of Direct Provision, and they have openly flouted restrictions,” he said.

“However, instead of tackling these issues, the government is banning parents from cheering on their children from the sidelines or going to watch their local club.

“The likes of GAA matches, pubs, and other community focal points are massive social hubs in rural areas, particularly for older people.

“Yet older people are being told to limit their movements and are having their social outlets closed down while the political elite think they can flout whatever restrictions they want and shift the blame”.

Mortimer added that as well as this, many pubs have been able to open due to the ‘substantial meal’ loophole, even though many don’t even abide by this rule and many more aren’t enforcing the other restrictions.

“Yet many pubs in rural areas, which represent family businesses spanning decades and social hubs for the community are left in limbo.

“The inconsistency in the government’s messaging has further compounded this issue, as people are led on every few weeks only for another indefinite extension.

“The reasoning behind the discrepancies in reopening is ridiculous, as if spending €9 on a meal grants immunity to infection. It’s time for consistency, open the pubs or close them”.

Planning application made for solar farm outside Claregalway

By

-

August 25, 2020

Galway Daily news Planning permission sought for south Galway solar farm

Plans have been submitted to the county council for the construction of a new solar farm outside of Claregalway that is intended to run for 35 years.

Renewable Energy Systems Ltd is seeking a five year planning permission to construct and complete a solar farm and battery storage facility outside Claregalway.

The proposed development is to be located on a 140ha site, comprised of 48 fields of what is currently agricultural land, across the townlands of Ballymoneen and Grange East.

The project would involve the construction of ground mounted solar panel arrays, an electrical substation building, 22 electrical transformers, and inverter station modules.

It is intended that the proposed solar farm on the site would have an operational lifespan of 35 years.

The application states that the large site is needed due to the “requirement for spacing between the rows of arrays” to ensure their efficient working order.

Three submissions have been received by the county council from local residents concerned about the impact the solar farm could have on the area.

Specific issues that have been raised include the visual impact, and the generation of glint and glare, on nearby houses due to the scale of the proposed development, and the lack of public consultation on the project.

Concerns were also raised about the potential impact the project could have on local wildlife.

An Ecological Impact Assessment and Biodiversity Plan were both submitted with this planning application, along with Flood Risk and Archaeology & Architectural Impact Assessment reports.

Galway County Council is due to make a decision on this planning application by September 9.

New Galway United manager says there’s “a massive amount of work to be done”

By

-

August 25, 2020

galway daily john caulfield manager galway united

New Galway United manager John Caulfield has said that his new job will require a huge amount of work but he is 100% committed to winning promotion next season.

Caulfield won the premier division as a as a player and manager with Cork City, and has joined Galway United an 18-month contract.

He said that there’s work to be done, given the club finds itself 10th in the first division with just five points after eight games.

“Right now, we’re not where we should be as a club, there is a massive job ahead and we’ll face challenges, but I’m hopeful that I can be the man to bring success to the club,” he told galwayunitedfc.ie

For those hoping for a few new players, it looks like they will have to wait until next season.

“Due to the fact that there are only ten league games remaining and the transfer window is closed, it’s very difficult to bring any new players in unless they’re out of contract,” said John Caulfield.

“I’m going to work with the players that are here, I think there’s a lot of potential and we’ve got a number of players out injured at the moment, so hopefully they’ll come back into contention soon.”

Asked why he was attracted to the job, Caulfield said that he always felt during his playing career that ‘Galway United were a huge club, competing at the top of the Premier Division for many years in the late 80s and 90s’.

“Obviously as we know in the last while since the club got relegated, it’s been very difficult to get back up, but there’s still enormous potential within the club, great facilities, a massive city, a great area,” he said.

“You look at the west of Ireland and all the good players that have come from Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Limerick and Clare. That’s a huge area and we need to develop a very strong local west of Ireland team down the road.

“Sligo have done that and Galway United always had that before, but it has dropped off and we haven’t been competitive for a long time, so it’s my aim to get back and make us a competitive team.

“It’s unfortunate that there aren’t crowds coming to games at the moment because I do know when Galway are challenging and very competitive, there’s great local support. Hopefully over the next 18 months that will happen.”

Galway enterprises shortlisted for sustainable energy awards

By

-

August 25, 2020

Galway Daily news Galway enterprises shortlisted for sustainable energy awards

Glasport Bio, NUI Galway, and Boston Scientific are among the shortlisted finalists in the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland Energy Awards 2020.

The annual awards recognise and reward excellence in sustainable energy in business, communities, research, buildings, renewables and the public sector.

Twenty-four applicants across eight categories have been shortlisted, with the winners to be selected by a VIP judging panel in the coming weeks. Winners will be named at the awards ceremony in mid-October.

The successful finalists were chosen for their innovative sustainable energy solutions and for inspiring energy action among colleagues and peers.

Congratulating all the entrants, Fergus Sharkey, Head of Business and Public Sector with SEAI said: “This year, despite the obvious challenges that each of you faced, you continued in your commitment and passion for sustainable energy and climate action.

“Each year we are blown away by the quality of entries to the SEAI Energy Awards and this year has proved no different.

“We received 125 entries from businesses, communities, and organisations across the country who are leading the charge, reshaping our communities and businesses, and inspiring each and every one of us through their action.”

This year’s categories are Large Business – Exemplary Energy Management, Small and Medium Business – Exemplary Energy Performance, Public Sector – Energy Leadership, Inspirational Energy Community, Energy in Buildings, Innovative Deployment of Renewable Energy, Energy Manager or Team of the Year, and Excellence in Energy Research and Innovation. The latter winner will receive a €10,000 bursary.

Glasport Bio is a finalist in the Excellence in Energy Research and Innovation category. This innovative SME is an example of demonstrated innovation arising from excellent research.

Its innovative solution aims to deliver increased renewable energy potential in the anaerobic digestion process, coupled with significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from treated agricultural wastes.

In the future, Glasport Bio plans to explore the application of this technology in other organic waste materials.

NUI Galway is a finalist in two categories. A research team at the university has been shortlisted in the Excellence in Energy Research and Innovation category.

The team’s VorTech technology has the potential to transform the energy intensive aeration process of wastewater treatment plants both in Ireland and internationally.

The patented VPA (Vortex Powered Aerator) technology has the potential to provide significant energy savings combined with hydropower energy generation.

The university is also a finalist in the Public Sector – Energy Leadership category. NUI Galway achieved the public sector 2020 energy efficiency target three years early.

Building on these results, the team continued with further projects setting a new ambitious target of 40% energy efficiency by 2020. This was achieved by the end of 2019.

With these targets already achieved, the university is demonstrating what a sustainable campus looks like and has big ambitions towards carbon neutrality by 2030.

Boston Scientific is a finalist in the Large Business – Exemplary Energy Management category. Boston Scientific has achieved 10% in energy savings across its manufacturing sites in Galway, Cork, and Tipperary in one year.

The success of the program and has given Boston Scientific the confidence to commit to achieving carbon neutrality in its manufacturing and key distribution sites by 2030.

Other finalists include: Energy Team/ Manager of the Year; Johnson & Johnson, Astellas Ireland, and Ian O Connor (John Sisk & Sons)

Large Business; Wyeth Nutrition and Danone Wexford
Small and Medium Business; SOLA Energy Solutions, Finian O’Harte Poultry and Terra Spirits & Liqueurs
Public Sector; Ervia Business Services and Dublin City Council
Inspirational Energy Community; Lárionad Acmhainní Nádúrtha CTR, Dunleer Sustainable Energy Community, and Leitrim Cróga (Ballinaglera SEC)
Innovative Deployment of Renewable Energy; Aurivo Consumer Foods, Green Generation and Energia
Excellence in Energy Research and Innovation; Glasport Bio and International Energy Research Centre (IERC)
Energy in Buildings; ESB Engineering & Major Projects, Cosgrave Developments and SSE Airtricity Energy Services

Lorry overturns in traffic collision on the N59

By

-

August 25, 2020

The N59 has been closed to traffic between Oughterard and Maam Cross today after a lorry overturned in a collision on the road this morning.

A two vehicle traffic collision occurred between Oughterard and Maam Cross earlier this morning, during which a lorry overturned.

Gardaí are at the scene of the incident, and the N59 road has been closed to traffic in both directions.

No further information is available at this time, as Gardaí say the situation is still developing.

Galway County Council is advising motorists to be careful of hazardous conditions on the roads today, as Galway remains under a warning for Storm Francis.

The Status Orange warning for Connacht has been extended by Met Eireann to 6pm this evening, with heavy rainfall expected this afternoon.

City Council opens funding applications for upgrades to community centres

By

-

August 25, 2020

Galway Daily news City Council opens funding applications for upgrades to community centres

Galway City Council is inviting funding applications for grants to improve community centres and other community buildings in the city.

Grants funding will be provided under the Community Enhancement Programme for the maintenance, improvement and upkeep of important community facilities.

Applications should relate to one or more key priority areas identified in the Galway City Local Economic & Community Plan 2015 – 2021 which can be viewed online here.

The programme can fund or partially fund larger scale projects to address disadvantage, while some funding is ring-fenced to provide small capital grants of €1,000 or less.

These smaller grants are meant to help get grassroots projects up off the ground.

The city council suggests that projects to improve local community centres which would be eligible for funding include:

Upgrade of community building
Development of community facility
Energy efficiency upgrade
Signage
Equipment
Training Equipment
Safety Equipment
Adaptations or equipment needed as a result of COVID-19

The Community Enhancement Programme, which was created in 2018, provides capital funding to community groups which seek to improve facilities in disadvantaged areas.

The programme is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development, which has launched a new €5 million fund as part of the

Applications can be completed online and guidelines are available to view at https://www.galwaycity.ie/cep2020

The closing date for applications under the 2020 CEP for Community Centres and Community Buildings is Friday, September 18 at 4pm.

Water outages expected in Carrowbrowne and Curraghline today

By

-

August 25, 2020

Galway Daily news Water outages in Moycullen

Water outages are expected for homes and businesses in Carrownbrowne and the Curraghline today due to works taking place on the network.

People on the Curraghline and Carrowbrowne Group Water Supply may experience water outages today between 11am and 4pm.

These outages are due to the laying of new watermains in the area Galway County Council has said.

A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works today.

“Galway County Council wish to apologise for any inconvenience that may be caused by these essential works.”

Affected homes and businesses are advised that it may take 2 – 3 hours after works are completed before their full water supply is restored as the network refills.

Updates can be found via Irish Water’s Supply and Service website page.

Coronavirus: 147 new Covid cases in 16 counties including Galway

By

-

August 24, 2020