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July 23, 2020

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

Fixtures and kick-off times have now been confirmed for the return to the Guinness PRO14 rugby season, with Connacht to face two Irish opponents.

An abbreviated schedule has been put together to finish the Guinness PRO14 2019/20 season, which is restarting on August 21.

The remained of the season will consist of rounds 14 & 15 followed by semi-finals and finals over a four week period.

There’s a month to go until Connacht’s next match on August 23, where they will face Ulster at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, with kick-off at 4:30pm. This game will be broadcast live on TG4.

That’ll be followed by Connacht v Munster in Round 15, also at the Aviva, kicking off at 3pm on Sunday August 30.

The Semi-Finals are scheduled for the weekend of September 4-6, with the Final taking place the following week on Saturday, September 12.

David Jordan, Tournament Director of the Guinness PRO14, said: “So far we have been encouraged by the developments that have allowed all of our teams to return to training.

Thanks to the great efforts of our clubs and unions, the willingness of governments and the support of our broadcasters we now have a fixture list to look forward to.

“Everyone who makes our games possible has had to adapt to a new way of working under the restrictions of the pandemic and the response of all our key stakeholders has been very impressive.

With these fixtures now confirmed we are all geared to safe delivery of these games and to the welcome return of rugby after such a long period without the sport.”

The full list of fixtures for the remainder of the Guinness PRO14 season is:

Round 14

Friday, August 21
Benetton Rugby v Zebre | Stadio Monigo, Treviso at 19:00 (20:00 ITA)

Saturday, August 22
Scarlets v Cardiff Blues | Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli at 15:00 UK
Edinburgh v Glasgow Warriors | BT Murrayfield, Edinburgh at 17:15
Leinster v Munster | Aviva Stadium, Dublin at 19:35

Sunday, August 23
Ospreys v Dragons | Liberty Stadium, Swansea at 14:15
Connacht v Ulster | Aviva Stadium, Dublin at 16:30 (live on TG4)

Round 15

Friday, August 28
Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh | BT Murrayfield, Edinburgh at 19:35

Saturday, August 29
Dragons v Scarlets | Rodney Parade, Newport at 17:15
Ulster v Leinster | Aviva Stadium, Dublin at 19:35

Sunday, August 30
Munster v Connacht | Aviva Stadium, Dublin at 15:00
Cardiff Blues v Ospreys | Rodney Parade, Newport at 17:00
Zebre v Benetton Rugby | Stadio Lanfranchi, Parma at 19:00 UK (20:00 ITA)

Guinness PRO14 Final Series
Semi-Finals: To be played on the weekend of September 4/5/6
Finals: To be played on Saturday, September 12

Catherine Connolly becomes first female Leas-Cheann Comhairle in Dáil history

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July 23, 2020

Galway Daily news Catherine Connolly named first female Leas Cheann Comhairle in Dáil's history

Galway West TD Catherine Connolly has become the first ever female Leas-Cheann Comhairle of the Dáil after a narrow victory today.

Independent TD Catherine Connolly won the position today in a vote of 77 to 74, the Irish Times reports, edging her sole opponent for the role Fine Gael Louth TD Fergus O’Dowd in a secret ballot today.

O’Dowd was running for the position with the backing of all three government parties, Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, and the Green Party, meaning that some TDs broke party lines to help elect Connolly to the role.

Speaking in the Dáil this morning before the vote, Deputy Connolly said that she knows the “fundamental importance” of the role of Leas Cheann Comhairle, and that the role requires someone who realises the “essential aspect” it plays in the function of democracy in the chamber.

“In 101 years, there has never been a female in the Chair, either as Ceann Comhairle or as Leas-Cheann Comhairle.”

“I point that out not by way of saying, please vote for me as a woman, but because, first, it is very important symbolically that we have had a list of male Chairs and males in the position of Leas-Cheann Comhairle and, uimhir a dó, that there has never been a woman, but uimhir a trí, it is the most visible aspect of our democracy outside of the Taoiseach, the Government and the leaders of the Opposition.”

“The Ceann Comhairle and the Leas-Cheann Comhairle are the most visible aspect of our democracy. They are what the people of Ireland see, and it is important that we have gender equality in that role. It is important that we take that step today based on capability and experience.”

It is very important to me and to the people to whom I have spoken that the role would be filled by a Member of the Opposition, in the interests of balance and appearances, but also in the interests of reality, so that we would have a balance ensuring that democracy takes place in this Chamber and, I hope, in the Dáil as soon as possible.”

Deputies Connolly and O’Dowd were the only candidates standing for the position.

The results of the secret ballot are not expected to be officially announced until later this evening.

Man sentenced for setting fire to partner’s bed while she slept

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July 23, 2020

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

A man has received a four year suspended sentence for arson and assault at Galway Circuit Court this week after tossing firelighters onto his partner’s bed while she slept.

Michael Delapp (34), with an address Bealadangan, Connemara pleaded guilty to charges of arson with intent to endanger life and assault at the Circuit Court last December, and appeared for sentencing this week.

Garda Vincent Kelly told the court that on the night of May 6 of 2019, Delapp threw lit firelighters on the duvet of his partner’s bed while she was sleeping in their then home in Ballinakill, Lettermullen, setting it on fire.

He then prevented her from getting out of the burning bed, before dragging her out of it by her legs, and onto the floor of the bedroom.

At this point she was able to escape and flagged down a car on the road outside the house.

Delapp was arrested by Gardaí shortly afterwards, and interviewed on three occasions. At first he claimed the fire was caused by an electrical fault, but later admitted to what had happened Garda Kelly said.

The incident occurred after the two had argued earlier that night.

The woman suffered bruises to her back and cuts to her elbow caused by being dragged to the floor, but no more serious injuries from the fire.

The bedroom was entirely destroyed by fire Garda Kelly said, and the remainder of the house suffered substantial smoke damage.

Roughly €70,000 worth of damage was done to the house owned by the victim’s father, which remains boarded up and unoccupied.

Mr Delapp’s barrister said that he has taken full responsibility for the incident, saying that Delapp suffered from alcohol problems and depression brought on by family tragedies.

There was no history of violence in the relationship before or since the defence said.

Garda Kelly told the Circuit Court that Michael Delapp has only one prior Road Traffic conviction, and has not come to any garda attention since this incident.

He has abstained from alcohol since that day, the defence added, and has been referred to the Men Overcoming Violence (MOVE) programme by probation services.

Judge Rory McCabe said this was clearly a “violent and frightening” incident, but that he accepts Delapp’s remorse is genuine, and that he has made efforts to get help with his alcohol and mental health problems.

He said that it was unclear what Delapp’s intention’s were, but that it was “very lucky” his former partner did not suffer more serious injuries.

Judge McCabe said that an immediate prison sentence would not be in the interest of justice. He imposed a four year sentence for the arson, along with a 12 month concurrent sentence for the assault charge, and suspended both sentences for a period of five years.

He also placed Delapp under the supervision of the probation services for 12 months, during which time he is to attend all services he is directed to by his probation officer.

New cycling project holds another successful event despite obstacles

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July 23, 2020

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A new cycling project, designed to encourage people to use their bikes more, has held another successful event in Galway City.

Galway Cycling Campaign’s ‘CycleCoffeeCake’ wants to encourage people, especially women, who started to cycle or rediscovered the joys of cycling during Covid-19 lockdown, to continue to use their bikes for everyday trips around the city.

The second event on Saturday explored quiet routes away from the main roads, by Grattan Road, the Westend, canals, and the city centre before ending at Bar Italia Ciarlantini in Woodquay.

The group included four councillors, a woman who had never cycled in the city centre before, and a person using a recumbent trike.

“One woman had a beautiful purple step through bike that she loves bringing on cycling holidays to greenways, yet she had never felt confident enough to cycle in the city before,” said organiser Martina Callanan.

“That was sad to hear – her love of feeling free and independent is overwhelmed by the reasonable fear of cycling on roads shared with buses, vans and trucks. We were delighted to show her calm streets and quiet routes that you wouldn’t be familiar with from driving.”

She added that Galway already is a cycling city, second only to Dublin in terms of the rate of people who bike to work and school – and said she believes that showing people routes that have lower traffic volumes will give them knowledge to cycle more safely to the shops and local cafés.

Ms Callanan also pointed out that the route had to be adjusted to accommodate a rider who uses an atypical bike.

“We couldn’t cycle the cycle path by the coastline behind The Swamp, as the kissing gate at the end of the pier would be unnecessarily difficult for the person using a recumbent bicycle.

This reclining bike is more comfortable for him to use than a standard upright two-wheel bike.”

There was another obstacle in that he wasn’t able to access the laneway between Woodquay and the Plots at the Dyke Road because there was a car parked in front of the entrance on the Woodquay side.

“A yellow box instead of a car park space would be a simple change and give easier access to people using various mobility devices,” said Ms Callanan.

The next CycleCoffeeCake events will take place on Saturday 1 August around Mervue and Roscam and then on Sunday 16 August in the city centre as part of Galway Pride.

Route and registration details will be available closer to the dates on www.galwaycycling.org

Moycullen housing plans contain major assisted living element for older people

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July 23, 2020

Moycullen housing plans contain major assisted living element for older people

Plans are in the works for a housing development in Moycullen that includes a substantial mix of assisted living units for older people.

The Castlegar Development Group is preparing a planning application to build a housing estate at Ballyquirke, Moycullen consisting of 48 houses.

It would include 14 one-bedroom houses designed as Assisted Living units for able bodied elderly people so that they can continue to live independently.

The remainder of the development will consist of 11 three-bed homes, 23 two-bed houses, a creche, community café/dayroom facility linked to the assisted living accommodation, playground, and public park.

The 14 assisted living homes have been designed for “elderly people who wish to live independently in a central village location and in a secure neighbourhood location where the residents live in a friendly and safe environment,” the plans for this development state.

They would allow older people to “remain active in their social, spiritual and recreational activities, connected to their family, friends and the wider community.”

Council wants to know who owns derelict boat in Kinvara

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July 23, 2020

Galway Daily news Council wants to know who owns derelict boat in Kinvara

Galway County Council is appealing to the public for information on just who owns the derelict Fairy Queen boat.

The boat has been abandoned at Kinvara Pier for several years, and the council is urgently seeking information about its ownership this month.

The county council says the ship is in a “state of disrepair” and poses “serious health and safety and environmental concerns”.

Anyone with information about the ownership of this boat is asked to contact the county council’s environment section before July 27.

People with information can get in touch by phone at 091-50951 or by emailing environment@galwaycoco.ie

Coronavirus: 1 death and 17 new COVID-19 cases in Republic

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July 22, 2020

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

One more person has died after being diagnosed with Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland, the NPHET has said.

A further 17 people have also tested positive for the disease, taking the total number of cases in the State to 25,819.

There has been no increase in the number of coronavirus cases in Galway, according to the latest figures available.

The county has 1.9% of the total cases in the Republic.

Dr. Ronan Glynn, Acting Chief Medical Officer, said: “I appreciate how difficult it is for people to limit their social activities and to physically distance from friends and loved ones.

“These actions are vital to our collective effort to suppress this highly infectious disease as we work towards reopening our schools and our healthcare services, and to protect our healthcare workers who have been at the frontline of this pandemic over the past six months.”

Hospital statistics

Total number of cases	25,766
Total number hospitalised	3,342
Total number admitted to ICU	437
Total number of deaths	1,495
Total number of healthcare workers	8,348
Number clusters notified	2,146
Cases associated with clusters	13,661
Median age	48

Roadworks to disrupt traffic outside Portumna for three days

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July 22, 2020

Galway Daily news Roadworks to disrupt traffic near Portumna on Tuesday

Roadworks taking place on the N65 outside of Portumna will disrupt traffic in the area for a period of three days from tomorrow.

Galway County Council is carrying out roadworks on the N65 between Killimor and Portumna on Thursday and Friday this week, as well as next Monday.

In order to facilitate these works a Stop & Go traffic management system will be in place between 7:30am & 7pm each day.

As a consequence users of this road are requested to expect delays and as such should allow additional time for their journeys.

The county council has also said that two days of roadworks are being carried out on the N63 at the county line between Galway and Roscommon this week.

Resurfacing works will take place at Mount Talbot on the N63 on Thursday and Friday this week.

A Stop & Go system will be in place to manage traffic between 8am and 6pm on both days while work is underway.

Aran Islands residents raise concerns about potential COVID outbreak

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July 22, 2020

Medical staff and ‘adequate procedures’ must be in place on the Aran Islands in the event of a coronavirus outbreak, following reports of another case on the islands in recent days.

That’s according to Galway West TD Mairéad Farrell, who has written to Minister Heather Humphreys after being contacted by a number of concerned residents on the islands.

The second confirmed case of Covid-19 was reported on Inis Mór last week, and the first Covid case reported on the island does not appear to have spread throughout the community.

But Deputy Farrell says that with the reopening of the islands on 29 June, there is a greater potential that the virus may spread.

“I wrote to the Minister and advised her that there had been a great deal of concern amongst residents when the island were reopened,” she said.

“The fact that Inis Mór has only one doctor on the island places it in a very vulnerable position.”

Foreign tourists

The Sinn Féin TD said that Islanders are feeling extremely anxious – and that she has received ‘numerous’ emails from locals regarding foreign tourists to the island.

“They are concerned about the lack of guarantees that these tourists have quarantined for 14 days.

“The Islands continue to be a very popular attraction particularly with US tourists, and as we know, the US continues to struggle with high volumes of Covid-19 cases.”

In Deputy Farrell’s correspondence to the Minister, she asked her to outline what measures will be put in place to deal with a potential Covid-19 outbreak on the island and if any additional medical staff will be provided.

“Residents of Inis Mór deserve to have their concerns acknowledged and addressed.

“It is crucial that those living on the Aran Islands feel safe and protected, especially considering all the measures they took at the outset to keep their islands free from Covid-19.”

Weather forecast: More rain and dark skies ahead this week

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July 22, 2020

Galway Daily news Weather warning for continued heavy rain in Galway

After a promising start to the week, with clear sunny skies on Monday and Tuesday, more unsettled weather is expected to prevail now, with dull skies and rain persisting into the weekend.

Outbreaks of rain and drizzle on Wednesday are expected to get heavier this evening, particularly in coastal areas.

Highest temperatures tonight of 15 to 16 degrees with moderate southwesterly winds continuing in Thursday morning, along with continuing showers of rain.

The rain will let up on Thursday after a few showers in the early morning, but don’t expect sunny skies as apart from a few brief spells, Met Eireann is forecasting overcast conditions throughout the day, with temperatures peaking at 18 degrees in the early evening.

The weather will take a turn for the worse on Friday, with persistent rain settling in from the early afternoon following a mostly dry morning.

Highest temperatures of 17 to 18 degrees in the early evening during the heaviest period of rain, with a light southerly breeze getting stiffer and veering southwesterly as the day goes on.

While things won’t be as bad on Saturday, with a few spells of sunshine even expected through the clouds, widespread showers are forecast throughout the day.

POLL: Would you travel to the 15 Green List countries this year?

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July 22, 2020

The government last night released its ‘Green List’ of fifteen countries which citizens can visit without having to quarantine for two weeks upon their return to Ireland.

Despite these countries being ‘green’, the coalition is still advising people not to travel abroad.

The fifteen countries are: Monaco, Greenland, Malta, Finland, Norway, Italy, Hungary, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Cyprus, Slovakia, Greece, Gibraltar and San Marino.

Some questions have been raised about how to travel to some of these countries without first passing through or stopping in a country which is not on the list.

But with no quarantine necessary after visiting these states (for now), would you travel to one of them in 2020?

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Bury Me With My Money show elegant simplicity with a synthesizer

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July 22, 2020

Galway Daily music Bury Me With My Money show you can do simple with a synthesizer

This week’s song of the week is Bleeding Out by Bury Me With My Money, from their debut EP, Karosi. Bleeding Out is driven from the start by a pulsing electronic bassline and a stripped back drum beat. The combination of two simple parts works wonderfully here. If either were elaborated on musically, their combined impact would likely suffer.

While so many artists fear simplicity, Bury Me With My Money value the sum of the parts above all else.

The band took shape when Tomas Concannon (formerly of Ka-Tet) let another stalwart of the Galway rock scene, Joseph Padfield (Race The Flux, Bannered Mare) in on his fledgling solo project.

The pair proved they had more in their locker than big riffs and distortion pedals by sitting down with synthesizers and letting their natural song writing ability guide them. The band has since been completed by Adam Downey, Oisin Brennan and Dylan Hooper.

The transition to synth based music seems to have been a liberating one, as the group have experimented with unique song structures and diverse instrumentation on all their releases to this point.

Allowing your instrumentation to inspire your lyricism, and vice versa, is a skill that many songwriters fail to master, but Tomás told me how that process occurred naturally when writing this track:

“It started with that driving bass and drums. That felt kinda sexy and dancy, so I added that arpeggiated synth and the mumble style vocal melody.

“The song flowed really easily from there. Lyrically it already felt sort of sleezy and the constant driving rythmn felt exhausting, which inspired the theme of constantly trying to impress or be noticed”

The theme of minimalism carries throughout, with different parts dropping in and out when necessary. The key is that the song always sounds full.

The fantastic vocal production means you don’t even notice that, at times, you’re only hearing vocals and drums. When all parts do combine, like some kind of new wave transformer, the result is magnificent.

Harmonising falsetto vocals intertwine with synth and bass melodies to provide an epic climax to the song, befitting of its 1980’s inspirations.

Bury Me With My Money will be releasing the next track from their Karosi EP, Warp, next month. If what I’ve heard so far is anything to go by, I’m looking forward to another exquisitely produced and expertly composed track.

Check out Bury Me With My Money on their Instagram and Facebook accounts.

New SOLAS strategy will benefit Further Education and Training in Galway

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July 22, 2020

A new strategy will expand the role of Further Education and Training in Galway and all across Ireland, according to Andrew Brownlee, CEO of SOLAS – the Further Education and Training Authority.

The strategy, ‘Future FET: Transforming Learning’, aims to reposition FET as an attractive, in-demand and quality choice for those engaging in upskilling and lifelong learning, as well as for school-leavers.

It envisages “FET Colleges of the future” as “beacons of community-based learning excellence, which can start to change the hearts and minds of Irish society” with regard to school-leaving and education for career development options.

Speaking at the recent launch of the new strategy, Andrew Brownlee said that Further Education and Training is for everyone.

“It is available in every community in Ireland, and offers every individual, regardless of any previous level of education, a pathway to take them as far as they want to go.

“It is delivered locally by 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs) ensuring that FET reflects regional characteristics and meets regional needs,” he said.

Mr Brownlee added that SOLAS is looking forward to working with Galway and Roscommon ETB, who “play a vital role in the local community”.

“FET can offer personal development and fulfilment, a link to community and social networks, and a range of supports that reflect the diverse base of its learners,” he said.

“It also offers great opportunities to move into exciting and interesting vocations and careers, or a platform to develop the skills that will allow someone to flourish if they go on to further study in higher education.

“Our new strategy sets out an ambitious vision for the expansion of the FET sector. By 2025, there will be a greater overall penetration of FET across the population. A greater share of Galway and Roscommon school-leavers will be choosing FET or apprenticeships as their first destination.

“People will move seamlessly – in large numbers – between FET and higher education, with clear transition criteria. A significant and growing cohort of people in employment will be using FET to upskill, with employers viewing FET as a critical enterprise resource.

“Progression levels through FET will increase strongly, with pathways from core skills courses and community education available to all who wish to pursue them. A digitally transformed FET system will offer a large portfolio of flexible, online and blended opportunities.”

€100k LEADER funding for Belclare sports facilities

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July 22, 2020

Galway Daily news Belclare sports facilities approved for €100k upgrade

Sports facilities in Belclare are set for a major upgrade, with almost €100,000 in LEADER funding approved to upgrade Belclare Sylane Community Centre.

The funding approved under the LEADER programme is for an upgrade to the playground area and astro-turf pitch at the community centre sports facility, as well as improvements to the car park.

Galway East TD and PRO of Belclare Sylane Community Council Seán Canney said “The facility has been awarded €99,218.82 in grant assistance toward three projects”.

These will include replacing the playing surface on the Astro Turf Pitch, the ball catch net, the playwood sheeting in the recessed goals and their nets, and replacement of floodlights with LED energy saving lights.

The project will also involve new play equipment to the playground to help develop functional movement in young children, the installation of a swing basket for children with disabilities and the installation of outdoor exercise equipment for all ages.

The car park adjacent to the main road will also be resurfaced with this funding.

“The grant of funding represents a major boost to help the wellbeing of people of all ages in the community,” Sean Canney says.

City Council approves funding for 24 COVID-19 response projects by community groups

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July 22, 2020

Galway Daily news Grants available to community groups in Galway City affected by COVID

Galway City Council has awarded funding of €38,265 under Phase 2 of the COVID-19 Emergency Fund to 24 projects by community and voluntary groups.

This round of funding was part of the Galway City Community Call initiative, which is about maintaining the wellbeing of communities and individuals in the COVID-19 crisis.

Phase 2 of the call has seen 24 projects approved for funding the Wellbeing campaign’s three focus areas – Stay Connected, Stay Active and Looking after your Mental Health.

As part of the Community Call, the city council has also partnered with the Galway City COVID-19 Community Response Forum to create a hub highlighting all the services and projects in the city focused on maintaining wellbeing in this time, available at www.galwaycity.ie/stay-at-home-resources.

The Community Response Forum was created to coordinate non-emergency and non-medical supports to assist the most vulnerable people in the county during the coronavirus pandemic as part of the Community Call.

The Community Call Helpline, which forms part of this is here for anyone you may know who needs:

· Food, household items, fuel, medications collected or delivered

· Someone to talk to or other social supports

· Meals delivery

· Response to Garda related concerns

· Help with other medical or health needs

The Galway City Community Call Helpline is Freephone 1800 400 150 with lines open from 9am to 5pm seven days a week. The dedicated email address is covidsupport@galwaycity.ie.

The full range of projects which have been approved for funding is:

Name of Group / Organisation	Purpose of Funding	Amount Approved
Enable Ireland	Purchase of cleaning/sanitizing equipment and materials as required for transport provision.	€1,000
Helplink Mental Health	Purchase of protective screening and sanitizing items for use in counselling rooms.	€1,000
COPE Galway Homeless Services	Purchase of ICT equipment to develop and enhance supports and wellbeing programmes as provided by homeless service.	€978
Blue Teapot Theatre Company	Purchase of laptop and delivery of online drama and dance programme.	€1,000
Brothers of Charity (Fáilte Area Community Services)	Purchase of ICT equipment to enable delivery of physical activities, mental health supports and interaction / guidance.	€1,000
Domestic Violence Response (Salthill)	Increase frontline service provision at premises in Salthill which provides emotional & practical support to women who are impacted by domestic abuse.	€2,000
Galway Autism Partnership	Provide funding support to facilitate operation and delivery of Summer Camps programme for children and teenagers.	€1,000
Galway City Partnership	Purchase of 8 Acorn smart tablets to support the needs of older people, enabling them to stay connected.	€3,000
Galway City Partnership	Purchase of 10 laptops for training / supports for local community groups.	€5,000
Brothers of Charity (Fáilte Area Community Services)	Provide funding to develop garden and delivery of a garden programme.	€1,000
Galway Parkinsons Association	Provide dance, movement & relaxation classes to members in Galway City.	€500
Brothers of Charity Services (Arts Alive)	Purchase of training equipment for students.	€900
Galway Dance Project	Provide funding to develop a dance programme for older adults in Galway City to promote wellbeing.	€1,000
Galway Dance Project	Provide funding to develop a dance programme to support positive mental health in men in Galway City.	€700
Westside Resource Centre CLG	Provide funding for adaptations needed as a result of Covid-19.	€1,500
Let’s Get Talking	Provide funding to support reopening costs to facilitate face to face counselling & psychotherapy sessions.	€986
Brothers of Charity (John Paul Services)	Funding to support the purchase and provision of wheelchair swing for people supported by the services.	€2,591
ARD Family Resource Centre	Provide funding to develop an Intergenerational project to support older people and teenagers in the local community.	€900
SCCUL Enterprises CLG	Provide access to online therapeutic support programme for isolated/vulnerable people in Galway City over 14 weeks.	€960
Galway Centre for Independent Living	Provide financial support for control measures for the safe recommencement of accessible transport club service in Galway City.	€3,500
Galway Cheshire	Provide funding to support further editions of magazine for local delivery, to include key messages on Mental Health.	€500
Galway Simon Community	Provide funding support towards the purchase of ICT and fitness equipment to support Health & Wellbeing projects in the homeless service.	€1,500
Brú Theatre	Provide funding support for the delivery of online theatre and wellbeing workshops.	€750
Galway Traveller Movement	Provide funding support for the delivery of a wraparound service for Traveller families in Galway City impacted negatively by Covid-19.	€5,000

Coronavirus: No deaths and 36 new cases today

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July 21, 2020

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

There have been no deaths related to COVID-19 reported by the National Public Health Emergency Team today, but 36 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed.

The have now been a total of 25,802 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland, and the pandemic has claimed 1,753 lives in the Republic.

The HSE is working to identify any contacts the patients may have had to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread.

As of midnight on Sunday, July 19 there were 492 cases in Galway Department of Health statistics show.

“Together, we have achieved so much in our ongoing effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 in our communities,” said Dr. Ronan Glynn, Acting Chief Medical Officer, “making it possible to take steps to reopen society and the economy.”

Dr Glynn reiterated advice urging people to follow public health guidance on wearing face coverings, washing hands, and social distancing.

As of midnight Monday, July 20, 574,487 tests for the coronavirus have been carried out, with 51,128 carried out in the past week.

Of those tests in the past week, 139 tests were positive, giving a positivity rate of 0.27%.

Pálás Cinema reopening next week with exciting lineup

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Galway Daily arts & culture Pálás Cinema reopening next week with exciting lineup

The Pálás arthouse cinema in Galway City will be reopening next week with new safety measures and an exciting run of classic hits and indie gems.

The team at the Pálás cinema have been working to prepare new safety measures for their grand reopening on Monday, July 27, and put together a sparkling lineup of films to boot.

First in the new programme of films is Alex Thomson’s sparkling indie dark comedy Saint Frances, 40th anniversary screenings of The Empire Strikes Back for sci-fi lovers, and the Black & White Edition of Bong Joon Ho’s masterpiece Parasite.

Classic film lovers will appreciate a season of films scored by the utterly legendary Ennio Morricone, along with a season of Studio Ghibli movies for audiences of all ages.

Decidedly less suitable for younger audiences, but hotly anticipated all the same, the Pálás is rescheduling its planned David Lynch season as well this summer.

Back from the archives are all-time favourites such as Casablanca, Roman Holiday, joined by modern classics like Call Me By Your Name.

Cinema Book Club will host a screening of Clueless, based on Jane Austen’s Emma. And from the incredible mind of Phoebe Waller-Bridge comes National Theatre Live’s production of Fleabag.

“It has been a very long four months for lovers of cinema. For me, nothing can beat a trip to the cinema, and I’m so excited to finally be able to share a cinema experience again when we open our doors,” said Charlene, Programmer at the Pálás.

“Our programme is bursting with fun stuff to lure you back to the magic of the big screen while our staff have been working tirelessly to figure out how to keep you safe and comfortable when you visit so all you need to worry about is how big a popcorn to get.”

Proposal in the works for 30km/hr city centre speed limit

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July 21, 2020

Galway Daily news New 30km/h speed limit for city centre coming into effect on August 28

Galway City Council will be holding a public consultation in the coming weeks on proposals for a 30km/hr speed limit in the city centre.

At a meeting of Galway City Council this week, councillors were presented with a draft of new Special Speed Limit By-Laws.

These would change speed limits in several areas of the city, including imposing a 30km/hr limit in an area bounded by Bohermore, the Docks, Claddagh, and Newcastle.

Councillor Owen Hanley took to twitter to say that these measures would be “an important step in making our city centre a more welcoming place, providing space for pedestrians and cyclists, and supporting footfall in our businesses.”

Today Galway CIty Council agreed to progress to public consultation on a 30 km/hr speed limit in our city centre. This is an important step in making our city centre a more welcoming place, providing space for pedestrians and cyclists, and supporting footfall for our businesses. pic.twitter.com/wIBW4Fsi7D

— Cllr. Owen Hanley (@OwenHanleyLives) July 20, 2020

A a recent meeting of the Galway City Joint Policing Committee, Garda Chief Superintendent Tom Curley said that he would be “absolutely delighted” with the introduction of a 30km/hr limit.

The Chief Superintendent said at the time that reducing the speed limit was already being discussed to improve safety for cycling, and that this is supported by Inspector Peter Conlon and Superintendent Damien Flanagan.

The proposal is also supported by the Galway Cycling Campaign, with spokesperson Martina Callanan previously saying that a reduced limit would give “peace of mind” to parents with kids out playing, or when they’re bringing them to the city centre.

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July 21, 2020