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Connacht Rugby signs Alex Wootton in one year loan from Munster

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Galway Daily sport Connacht Rugby signs Alex Wootton in one year loan from Munster

Connacht Rugby has this week confirmed that they’ve closed a deal to sign Alex Wootton over from Munster in a one year loan deal.

Wootton first made his Munster debut in September 2016 and has gone on to make 39 appearances for the province, scoring 13 tries in the process.

The 25-year old can play anywhere across the back three and has been capped for Ireland at Sevens and U20 level.

He joined the rest of the Connacht Rugby squad for his first pre-season training session at the Sportsground ahead of the planned resumption of the Guinness PRO14 in August.

Commenting on the announcement, Head Coach Andy Friend said that he is pleased to welcome Wootton to Connacht, and that he will help strengthen their back field options next season.

“His versatility across the back line will also help us as we look to compete on both fronts next season.

“As a Team, we’re looking forward to welcoming him to the Sportsground and integrating him into the playing squad”.

For his part, Alex Wootton says he is thrilled to sign for the club ahead of the new campaign.

“After speaking to Andy and the rest of the coaching team it’s clear that this is a team full of ambition and belief, and I want to play my part in that.

I can’t wait to meet the rest of the squad and begin preparations for what I’m sure will be a very exciting season.”

Tuam Bypass closing for two days next week

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Galway Daily news Tuam Bypass reopening

The N17 Tuam Bypass will be closing in phases for two days next week in order to allow maintenance works to take place.

The intention is to close the Northbound carriageway between the roundabout with the N83 at either end of the bypass on Monday, followed by the Southbound carriageway on Tuesday.

Monday’s road closure will take place between 9am and 4pm, while the southbound carriageway closure on Tuesday will last from 8am to 6pm.

During these times, traffic on the bypass will be diverted through Tuam.

The work is being carried out by Colas Roadbridge Joint Venture Ltd (CRJV) on behalf of Transport Infrastructure Ireland.

Monday will also see a series of rolling junction closures on the M18 motorway northbound carriageway for the removal and relaying of line marking.

The timing of the closures will be as follows:

  • Junction 17 Kiltiernan – 7pm
  • Junction 18 Rathmorrissey northbound on-slips – 11pm
  • Junction 19 Annagh Hill northbound on-slip – 11pm

Diversion routes will be signposted during these times.

All junctions are expected to reopen by 6am on Tuesday morning, if not sooner.

Galway city traffic declines a week into Phase 3

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Galway Daily traffic Traffic delays expected from N65 roadworks today

Traffic in Galway city was down more than 3% at the end of the first week of Phase 3 of the roadmap out of the COVID-19 lockdown.

In the past week, all travel restrictions imposed for the COVID-19 lockdown have been lifted, and many more businesses have been allowed to reopen.

As part of its daily traffic monitoring during recent months, Transport Infrastructure Ireland recorded 2,885 cars on Bothar na dTreabh between 7am and 10am on Friday, the most recent day for which data is available.

That number is 8% higher than the same day the week beforehand, but 3.2% lower than Monday, when Phase 3 first began.

In fact, of the ten national routes monitored by TII, all saw a drop in car numbers between Monday and Friday this week.

That said, all routes also saw a week on week increase on the Friday beforehand, the largest of which were on the M1 south of the border and the M9 between junctions 11 and 12, where there were 9% spikes.

On Bothar na dTreabh, Friday’s numbers still represent a one third decline in traffic volume on the year.

Fresh weather warning in effect for Galway today

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Galway daily weather Met Eireann weather warning in force for Galway today

A new Status Yellow weather warning issued by Met Eireann is in effect in Galway today after a similar warning issued Friday was cancelled.

The wind warning forecasts that throughout Sunday sustained winds of 50-60km/hr can be expected, with gusts reaching up 100km/hr.

The weather warning covers all of Connacht, as well as counties Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin, Kildare, Longford, Louth, Wicklow, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath and Clare.

During the time of the warning, which will be in force until 6pm this evening, Met Eireann is warning that “thundery downpours” can also be expected.

Galway’s weather is expected to be mostly overcast today, with some sunny spells later in the evening.

Lowest temperatures expected tonight of 12 to 13 degrees Celsius.

Monday will be dry, with intermittent sun coming out from behind the clouds, and highest temperatures of 17 to 18 degrees.

But conditions on Tuesday will take a turn for the worst, with heavy rain forecast throughout the day in Galway.

Coronavirus: 1 death and 11 new cases in Ireland

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

There has been one new death of a person with COVID-19 reported today, along with 11 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the Republic.

There have now been a total of 1,741 deaths related to COVID-19 here, and a total of 25,509 confirmed cases in the state.

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

In the last 24 hours, three people have been hospitalised due to the coronavirus, and one person has been admitted to the ICU.

There has also been one person discharged from hospital in the past day according to the COVID-19 Data Hub.

Plans submitted for 62 hectare solar farm outside Tuam

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Galway Daily news perovskite solar panels

Plans have been submitted to Galway County Council for the construction of a 62 hectare solar farm just outside of Tuam.

The planning application, which is currently at the pre-validation stage, seeks a ten year permission for development on the site.

The proposed solar farm would be on land in the townlands of Cloontoa, Rinkippeen, Cloonacragh, Barnacurragh and Ballykeaghra.

Tuam Energy Park Ltd intends to build an approximately 62.6ha solar farm consisting of photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames.

Other work involved in the project would include building 20 single storey MV substations, 3 single storey customer substations, a single storey spares building, security fencing, track access, and other ancillary site works.

The plans were submitted to Galway County Council on June 23 of this year, and public submissions related to this development can be made until July 27.

The council is currently due to make a decision on the application by August 17 of 2020.

Teaching Council strongly praises dedication of school communities

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Galway Daily news Almost 1,000 Ukrainian pupils enrolled in Galway schools

The Teaching Council has strongly commended the dedication of school communities to connect with each other and to facilitate remote learning in a wide variety of contexts during the pandemic.

The Council praised teachers, parents and students at a recent meeting, where members discussed the innovations in teaching during the Covid-19 crisis

Those in attendance also explored the best ways of continuing the Council’s collaboration with the Department of Education and Skills, and with all stakeholders, to support school communities in teaching and learning for all.

Council Chairperson, Seán McMahon said that the timing of the Council’s meeting was very appropriate, marking United Nations Service Day, celebrating the work of our public service.

“Now more than ever we need to support quality teaching and learning. Schools were closed on 12 March, in response to one of the most serious crises in a century, he said.

Seán McMahon added that the environment for teaching and learning was turned inside out and back to front.

“With little or no time to plan, teachers have done a remarkable job in reaching out to learners within their communities.

“Whether it be on-line live lessons, uploading and downloading of work and assignments, end of term exams or collaboration between home and school, we know of many examples of innovative ways in which teachers, parents and students have worked together to support  learning.

“On behalf of the Council, I strongly commend teachers and school communities for their integration of methodologies old and new to provide high quality learning experiences in the very challenging circumstances that have arisen.”

Council Director, Tomás Ó Ruairc, said that relationships, communication and innovation are at the heart of teaching and learning.

“The crisis, and the response of school communities, have demonstrated that this holds true regardless of the space in which teaching and learning happen,” he said.

“As we look forward to the re-opening of schools,” he added, “we need to reflect on all we have learned since 12 March.

“We know from our Learning for All webinar series, produced in collaboration with the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST) and the Department, of many creative ideas which we should nurture as the new school year beckons.

“We look forward to further collaboration with all stakeholders in supporting our school communities as we continue to safeguard the vital role that education plays in our collective wellbeing and progress.”

Weather warning for Galway lifted by Met Eireann

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Galway Daily news Weather warning for Galway lifted by Met Eireann

A Status Yellow weather warning which was issued for Galway and much of the west of Ireland yesterday has been lifted by Met Eireann.

The Status Yellow wind warning was due to be in force from 10pm tonight until 8am on Sunday morning, with winds gusting up to 110km/hr forecast.

It would have covered all of Connacht, as well as counties Clare and Donegal.

However, as of this morning that warning has been removed by Met Eireann.

Instead a non-colour coded Weather Advisory has been issued at 9am this morning for all of Ireland by the national forecaster.

“Unseasonably windy on Saturday night and Sunday, with strong and gusty westerly winds at times,” the advisory states.

This will be in force from 9pm tonight until 8pm on Sunday evening.

A weather warning for heavy winds from the UK Met Office remains in place for counties Antrim and Derry tonight.

Rough conditions are still expected on coastal waters in the west today, with a status yellow Gale Warning predicting southwest winds veering westerly which will reach gale force 8 and gusty later today

New Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council has a “busy introduction” to the job

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Galway Daily news New Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council has a "busy introduction" to the job

Councillor James Charity, the new Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council, has said that the past two weeks have been a hectic start to his one year post, and thanked all the people who have sent him messages of support.

In a video message released this week Cathoirleach Charity said that he’s had a “very busy introduction to the job”, meeting with the Chief Executive to plot the council’s direction for the coming year as the county continues to reopen from the COVID-19 crisis.

The county council also held its monthly meeting this week, where it addressed a number of issues including a new Housing Allocation Plan, and a €6.2 million scheme to retrofit public lights with LED bulbs.

“It’s been a difficult few months for our county, indeed for the state as a whole, and we’re slowly getting back to normal, both in Galway County Council and around the county,” James Charity said.

Galway County Council has this week reopened a number of public services which can only be done in person on a phased, incremental basis.

Wherever possible, people who have business with the council are asked to continue to do so online over the phone.

He added his congratulations to the businesses reopening this week, “and assure them that we as a council will be doing everything we can to support them.”

“It’s a trying time, we’ve only gotten where we are by the efforts everyone has put in to date, and we have to continue to ensure that we do everything we can to deal with this pandemic.

Business Restart Grants are currently being processed by the county council, but cllr Charity encouraged more to seek them “sooner rather than later”, noting that only a third of eligible businesses have applied to the scheme.

He concluded by saying that he looks forward to working with people over the coming year, and that “we’ll have a busy time getting our economy and our county back where it should be.”

Plans for new restaurant and apartments in Knocknacarra approved

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Galway Daily news Green light for new apartment complex in Rahoon

Planning permission has been granted for a mixed use development in Knocknacarra consisting of a restaurant, two retail outlets, and apartments.

Highcross Developments Limited plans to demolish an existing two storey building on the site at the junction of the Clybaun Road and Western Distributor Road and construct a part three storey, part four storey building in its place.

This would include a bar and restaurant on the ground and first floors of the building, with two neighbourhood retail units also on the ground floor.

The second, third, and fourth floors of the building will be for residential use, containing six apartments in total.

Parking on site would be provided for with 72 car parking spaces and 20 bicycles spaces.

Last August the city council requested that the original plans be redesigned to take into account the potential conversion of the Clybaun Road roundabout to a signalised junction.

A report was submitted by the developer in May of this year stating how the junction could be accommodated in a future scenario.

A total of 51 public submissions were received by the city council in relation to this development, which were half and half divided between objections and letters of support.

The areas of concern raised in the objections included the scale and density of the proposed development, the potential for anti-social behaviour, the largely commercial nature of the proposal on lands zoned residential.

Locals were also concerned about potential overlooking of neighbouring properties, negative impact on residential amenity in the area, and inadequate parking provision which could cause illegal street parking, as well as potential traffic hazards.

Letters of support said that Knocknacarra currently lacks adequate bar and restaurant facilities near its residential areas, and that this location would provide a suitable local venue for functions.

They also said that having it in the area would reduce travel around the city and make for a more sustainable neighbourhoods.

In order to approve the project the council required the developer to remove a vehicular entrance onto the Western Distributor Road from the plans, and amend the design of the car park to provide more turning space for delivery vehicles.

Galway City Council granted planning permission with a total of 25 conditions attached.

Coronavirus: 2 COVID-19 deaths, new Galway case reported

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

There have been two deaths related to COVID-19 reported in the Republic of Ireland today, along with nine new confirmed cases.

There have now been 1,740 deaths related to the virus in the state, and a total of 25,498 confirmed cases.

There was one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in Galway reported today, bringing the city and county total to 486.

This is the first new case reported in Galway since June 14. Only seven cases in total were confirmed here last month.

Ireland’s two week incidence of COVID-19 is now at less than 3 cases per 100,000 people in the population.

“This is amongst the lowest in Europe and demonstrates that the disease remains suppressed in our communities,” said Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ronan Glynn.

“The key to maintaining this status is responsible individual behaviours and avoiding any complacency.”

HIQA has today released a report showing that there has been a 13% increase in deaths between March 11 and June 16 of this year compared with previous years.

“We have consistently recorded and published data on all deaths where a person had COVID-19 or was suspected to have COVID-19,” Ronan Glynn said

“This reporting gives us a robust understanding of the impact of the disease in Ireland and continues to inform our response.”

Statistics measured as of midnight on Wednesday, July 1 show that 3,307 in the republic have been hospitalised due to COVID-19, and 436 of those had to be admitted to the ICU.

There have been 12,678 cases associated with clusters, and 8,219 cases among healthcare workers.

Met Eireann issues weather warning for Galway

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Galway Daily weather Wind Warning in effect as crappy day ahead for Galway

Met Eireann has issued a Status Yellow weather warning for heavy winds in Galway and and much of the west and northwest of Ireland this weekend.

The warning for Saturday and Sunday covers all of Connacht, as well as counties Clare and Donegal.

South to Southwest winds, veering westerly, are forecast to reach speeds of 50-65km/hr, with gusts reaching up to

“Becoming very windy on Saturday night and for a time on Sunday with a risk of some disruption,” Met Eireann warns.

The weather warning issued today will be in force from 10pm on Saturday night until 8am on Sunday morning.

The UK Met Office has also issued a wind warning for Antrim and Derry in Northern Ireland.

Galway’s weather is expected to be mildly miserable this weekend, with cloudy conditions and scattered outbreaks of drizzle.

But things are forecast to improve by Sunday evening, with some outbreaks of sun.

Galway Film Fleadh announces more big names

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The Galway Film Fleadh has revealed more big names for its 2020 edition by launching its ‘In Conversation’ series, featuring Keith Carradine, Joe Dante and Nicole Holofcener.

Despite the physical events being cancelled because of the pandemic, the festival has tried to keep its traditional format as much as possible. To do this, the Fleadh will be streaming engaging masterclasses, presented as ‘In conversation’ events. 

As part of the events, the Chair of the Galway Film Fleadh board and leading Irish actress Kate O’Toole will talk to Hollywood legend Keith Carradine about his acting career and the many people he has worked with in the industry

Part of the Carradine dynasty of actors, the multi-talented Keith Carradine was born in California in 1949 and has starred in over seventy feature films.

The Galway Film Fleadh also announced that celebrated genre director Joe Dante will be in conversation with Aislinn Clarke, an award-winning writer, director and lecturer.

During their conservation they will deconstruct films from their trailers, discuss political allegories in genre cinema and Joe Dantes childhood influences including the Cuban Missile Crisis. 

The remaining event in this trio of industry names announced today by the Fleadh is writer and director Nicole Holofcener.

Independent filmmaker Nicole will be in conversation with Mary Kate O’Flanagan (award-winning writer and story consultant working in the film and television industry).

They will talk about making character-driven films in a market that wants high-octane franchises, attracting top-flight casts to low-budget films, making a fictional world seem real and Oscar success with Can You Ever Forgive Me?

This session will be packed with insights into the process and craft of storytelling on screen and is a must-see for any screenwriter or director.

All sessions are free but must be booked in advance via the Galway Film Fleadh website (www.galwayfilmfleadh.com). The ‘In Conversation’ series is happening on Saturday 11th of July at noon & 2pm and Sunday 12th of July at 2pm.

Swimming ban imposed on Ballyloughane beach this weekend

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Galway Daily news Swimming ban at Ballyloughane Beach due to E. Coli

Galway City Council has imposed a swimming ban at Ballyloughane Beach this weekend, due to possible bacterial contamination from forecast rain.

The ban will come into effect on Saturday, and is expected to remain in place until Monday.

“Bathers are advised of the possibility of an increase in the levels of bacteria in the bathing water over the coming days due to forecasted increased rainfall and possible activation of storm overflow.”

An update on the situation is expected after the receipt of water sampling results next Wednesday or Thursday.

The city council has also issued a Prior Warning Notice for Grattan beach for the same period.

While swimming has not been banned there this weekend, people are advised to avoid excessive splashing or swallowing water, and not to go in the water if you have a wound or weakened immune system.

Terraced house in the historic Claddagh is a rare opportunity

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Galway Daily property Terraced house in the historic Claddagh is a rare opportunity

Update: Today’s auction which includes a dormer bungalow in Furbo and two office units at the Royal Court Business Centre in Liosbain is now streaming live at metacdn.com/r/j/vyznksgs/odj-auction

O’Donnellan and Joyce is presenting the rare opportunity to become the owner of a house in the heart of the historic Claddagh area of Galway City.

This two-bed terraced house at No. 4 Priory Road is a rare gem in a residential area that doesn’t often see properties come on the market.

With its fantastic location in the Claddagh just around the corner from Galway City Centre, this property would make an ideal occupier residence, holiday home, or investment opportunity.

This fixer-upper property, with a floor space of 59.32 m² / 639 ft², would offer any buyer the ideal opportunity to shape it to fit their vision for years to come.

The ground floor is a very welcoming space, with an entrance hall, two livings rooms, and a kitchen to the rear of the property.

Upstairs can be found a full washroom, separate WC, and the two bedroom, both of which have fireplaces, that will make them perfect for cosy winter nights once the property has been renovated.

The location will leave any potential owner spoiled for choice with all the attractions and amenities nearby. Right at their doorstep is the Claddagh Basin leading into the Salthill Promenade with their incredible beaches and views of Galway Bay.

Just around the corner are the incredible Westend and Latin Quarter districts that make up the heart of Galway City’s cultural life.

Many other attractions such as the Spanish Arch, Galway City Museum, and Galway Cathedral are also just a few minutes away, and the property is within walking distance of the NUI Galway campus.

Even with its location so close to the heart of Galway City, this property comes with plenty of outdoor space including a walled front garden, and a large back garden that would be ideal for cultivating your own green space, or provide an opportunity for future extensions.

The public auction for this property will take place on July 24 at 12pm in the Harbour Hotel on New Dock Road, Galway City.

The Advised Minimum Value for this property is €250,000. View it now on O’Donnellan & Joyce’s website at: property.odonnjoyce.com/residential/brochure/4-priory-road-claddagh-galway-city/4430303.

Before this O’Donnellan & Joyce are holding another, nationwide auction on Friday July 3 at 2pm for two lovely bungalow homes and two office units.

Interested parties are invited to register to bid in person, but also via phone, internet, or by proxy.

In Galway, it includes an attractive dormer bungalow at Knocknavoddy, Furbo just a short walk from the famed beaches of Connemara, and two office units at the Royal Court Business Centre in Liosbain.

The auction will be livestreamed over the internet for easy viewing from the comfort of your home.

 

image credit: O’Donnellan & Joyce

High levels of toxins prompt warning against picking shellfish in the west

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Galway Daily news High levels of toxins prompt warning against picking shellfish in the west

Galway’s Marine Institute is warning people not to gather shellfish along the west coast after detecting toxic compounds that can make people very sick.

The Marine Institute is warning against recreational picking since monitoring on the south-west and west coasts in recent weeks detected multiple toxins.

Two main toxins have been caught by monitoring programmes, Diarrheic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP), which can cause a gastroenteritis like illness, and the less common, but more dangerous Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) compound, which can cause serious illness.

The occurrence of these compounds is common at this time of year the Marine Institute says.

It’s caused by the presence of microscopic phytoplankton species that are often found in Irish coastal waters during the summer.

All commercial harvesting in the affected areas monitored by the Marine Institute has already been shut down for the time being.

“In Ireland we operate a world class shellfish safety programme to ensure food safety prior to harvesting,” said Dave Clarke, manager of the Marine Institute’s Shellfish Safety programme.

This programme helps to “protect the consumer and ensure the highest quality” of Irish goods, both for the home market and abroad.

“This summer, so far, has seen high levels of toxic phytoplankton and toxins in shellfish requiring temporary closures until the problem abates,” Dave added.

In the meantime, people are advised to avoid picking their own shellfish, and to instead get them from a retailer sourcing from an unaffected location.

He stressed that these toxins do not have any effect on humans swimming or engaging in other coastal activities.

Two Galway Sinn Féin TDs selected for front bench

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Galway’s two Sinn Féin TDs have been appointed to positions on the party’s front bench.

Galway West TD Mairéad Farrell has been selected as Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform and is one of seven women TDs out of 16 on the new front bench.

Roscommon-Galway TD Claire Kerrane is now the party’s spokesperson on Social Protection, Community, Rural Development and the Islands.

Constituencies in every county in Connacht are represented in the new front bench, which includes Mayo TD Rose Conway Walsh and Sligo-Leitrim TD Martin Kenny.

After winning the highest percentage of votes in the general election this year, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald says the party will be the “most energetic, the most determined and the most effective Opposition in the history of the State”.

She said that Sinn Féin’s priority will be to stand up for workers and families on the issues that matter.

“This means rebuilding the economy with decent work for decent pay at its core, as well as delivering affordable housing, a single-tier health system, public childcare and restoring the pension age to sixty-five,” said the Sinn Féin President.

“We will work for a United Ireland; as the health and economic challenges posed by Covid-19 and Brexit have starkly exposed that an all-island approach simply makes common sense.

“Ireland faces big challenges in the months ahead and we will be playing our part in delivering the change that is needed.”

How to Fall in love in a Pandemic – a Tinder romance accelerates in lockdown

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Galway Daily arts & culture How to Fall in love in a Pandemic - a Tinder romance blooms in lockdown

Two filmmakers have their Tinder romance taken to the extreme very quickly when the COVID-19 crisis forces them to move in together after two weeks.

Premiering online for the 32nd Galway Film Fleadh this month, How to Fall in Love in a Pandemic is is a short documentary from award-winning Irish filmmaker Michael-David McKernan, with accompanying soundtrack from electronic music producer Daithí.

Two filmmakers match on Tinder in Chicago, USA. Michael-David and Mimi spend a whirlwind weekend together before saying goodbye as Michael-David returns home to Ireland.

Two weeks later Mimi arrives in Dublin for a five day trip and returns to their capsule romance.

In the most you-wouldn’t-believe-it-if-you-heard-it style coincidence, Mimi lands on March 13, just as Ireland grounds international air travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Her return flight is cancelled, and the pair are forced to go beyond their short plans and move in together indefinitely.

Using smartphones, they document the acceleration of their relationship and try to make sense of their new romance. How do you fast-track matching on Tinder to living together?

How to Fall in Love in a Pandemic | Trailer from Michael-David McKernan on Vimeo.

Directed by Michael-David McKernan from his own personal experience of lockdown, this is a story of accidental romantics, pushed together at a time when most people are being kept apart.

The film is a story about the most universal of feelings,” Michael-David McKernan says It’s a reminder that love can appear unexpectedly and be an antidote to strange and uncertain times.”

Describing it as a “deeply personal” film, David adds that its not one he ever expected to make.

“It is a time capsule to a special and crazy experience in my life that I’m sure viewers will connect with.”

How to Fall in Love in a Pandemic premieres online, as part of the 32nd Galway Film Fleadh, 5pm, Friday July 10, 2020.

Check it out on the Film Fleadh website at galwayfilmfleadh.com/film/how-to-fall-in-love-in-a-pandemic/.

Clearing the fog – Galway sanitising company cleans up

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Galway Daily business Clearing the fog - Galway sanitising company cleans up

Corrib Sanitising, a Galway based domestic disinfection service, has been helping shuttered businesses wipe their premises clean to reopen with their new fogging service.

With many more customer intensive business returning to work this week, Corrib Sanitising Fogging service is offering business owners the chance to ensure their premises are ready for customers and staff to be safely in place for reopening.

The fogging system disperses a disinfectant aerosol to reduce the numbers of airborne microorganisms and also applies disinfectant to surfaces that may be difficult to reach.

Using a 5% hydrogen peroxide solution enhances the microbiological efficacy and also leaves behind an invisible anti-microbial coating that protects surfaces for up to 7 days.

In recent days Corrib Sanitising have been called out to business in Galway including the Asian Tea House restaurant and Uptown Girl Beauty Salon.

There’s also been a holy touch to the business, with four churches sanitised lately, including Salthill Church, and Newport, Tiernaur and Mulranny churches in Mayo.

“It is recommended that this should be done weekly,” explained Darren of Corrib Sanitising.

“To support businesses further we can also supply, fit and fill hand Sanitising units as an extra precaution if required at entrance.,”

The Sanitiser used is widely used across USA and ICU units in Ireland. Upon fogging it sends out a cutting sting in the air, so the place must be empty while work is underway, and the entire process can take as little as half an hour.

After just 45 minutes the premises will be fully safe to employees and customers with no leftover chemical odour present.

Galway Chamber wins national award for campaign to ‘Get Galway Moving’

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Galway Daily news Galway Chamber Business Awards 2021

Galway Chamber took home the “Most Successful Policy Campaign” for their campaign to ‘Get Galway Moving’ at the annual Chambers Ireland awards.

‘Get Galway Moving’ is a transport campaign started by Galway Chamber before the general election this year that aims to make the city a more liveable and economically viable place.

To do this it has targeted traffic congestion, transport sustainability, liveability, economic viability, and policy accountability as key areas to address.

Kenny Deery, CEO of Galway Chamber said that since this project launched last September at Leinster House, it has received the “support and endorsement” of many business and political leaders.

These are people who are all “seeking change to the way we move about our city,” he added.

“While this campaign will run for years, we are delighted that this work is recognised at a national level by Chambers Ireland.”

The Chambers Ireland annual Chambers awards provide a national platform for chambers to promote how they contribute to make their local area a better and more economically successful place.

Siobhan Kinsella, President of Chambers Ireland said these awards are “a celebration of of the work of local chamber and putting the local business that they represent at the heart of their communities”.

“These awards share a perspective on the work and active engagement that each chamber puts in with their local communities, amidst ongoing challenges and highlights the standards of excellence the Chamber network establishes as a whole supporting local business nationwide.”

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