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April 3, 2020

Gal;way Daily news Councillor Ollie Crowe elected to Seanad seat

Fianna Fáil City Councillor Ollie Crowe has been elected to the Seanad as counting enters its final stretch.

Crowe was deemed elected the Seanad Industrial and Commercial Panel last night on the 26th count with 114,000 votes.

Cllr Crowe said on twitter that he is “honoured and humbled” to have been elected.

“To those who gave me their support, I thank you sincerely. I will work as hard as I possibly can in Seanad Éireann to make you proud of your vote”.

Honoured and humbled. To those who gave me their support, I thank you sincerely. I will work as hard as I possibly can in Seanad Éireann to make you proud of your vote. Congrats to my colleagues elected and commiserations to those not successful on this occasion. https://t.co/gP4sWZq9cz

— Ollie Crowe (@olliecrowe_ie) April 2, 2020

The campaign for this election was “surreal” for taking place the same time as the Covid-19 crisis.

He added that his thoughts remain with all those on the front line, and that he looks forward to working with the FF parliamentary party to ensure all necessary supports are in place for them.

Crowe is the second city councillor to take a seat in the coming Seanad after the election of Green Party Councillor Pauline O’Reilly to the Labour panel.

Also returned to the Labour panel was outgoing Senator Gerard Craughwell, while the NUI Panel saw Ronan Mullen and Alice Mary Higgins of Galway chosen.

Other Galway candidates who have been elected include outgoing TDs Seán Kyne and Eugene Murphy.

Counting for the Seanad election is expected to be completed today, with just the Administrative panel remaining.

However the Seanad will not be able to begin work until a new government is formed, as Leo Varadkar cannot appoint the Taoiseach’s candidates while only in a caretaker role.

Tesco submit café plans for Ballinasloe supermarket

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April 3, 2020

Galway Daily news Tesco submit cafe plans for Ballinasloe supermarket

Plans have been submitted to the county council for the construction of a new café at Tesco in Ballinasloe.

Tesco Ireland are seeking planning permission to build a café with a floor space of 232sqm in what is currently the car park at Tesco in Dunlo, Ballinasloe.

The proposed building will be used for “the preparation and sale of food and beverages for consumption on and off the premises.”

The proposed development also includes signage, bin storage, and outdoor seating area, and a new footpath.

According to the planning application, having a standalone café in this area will “improve the customer experience at this retail centre and provide an active space for this site.”

It was also stated that the café will operate “ancillary to the established Tesco supermarket” rather than drawing traffic away from the town centre.

A Traffic and Transport Assessment submitted with the application states that the amount of extra traffic generated for the junction would be “immaterial”, and easily accommodated.

Galway County Council is due to decide whether to grant planning permission by April 19.

Galway TD welcomes chance for students to watch Shakespeare at home

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April 3, 2020

Galway Daily news RTE broadcasting Shakespeare for students — UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1800: William Shakespeare 1564 to 1616 English poet and dramatist engraved by Samuel Cousins after a painting attributed to Joseph Taylor (Photo by Universal History Archive/Getty Images)

An East Galway TD has welcomed the move by RTÉ to screen Shakespeare classics for students at home.

Minister for the Diaspora and International Development Ciaran Cannon has said that it is an excellent facility to offer to students as it will bring the works of Shakespeare to life for them and also help with revision purposes for exams.

“While the Bard of Avon has come up with some of the most memorable lines in the English language, studying his works in an in-depth manner requires diligence and application, especially when dealing with large sections of text”.

“I`m delighted therefore that RTÉ are to screen a number of his classics for the benefit of secondary school students at home”.

“I understand that these are BBC productions with casts filled by some of the world`s most renowned actors and it is an excellent facility to offer to students as it will bring the works to life for them and also help with revision purposes for exams”.

Minister Cannon added “The season of Shakespeare works will commence on 11^th April and run to the 2^nd May and I urge students in the county who are to be examined in these plays to ensure they tune in with plays available on the RTÉ Player after they have been screened”.

County Council confirms commercial rates deferred to end of June

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April 2, 2020

Galway Daily news Number on Pandemic Unemployment in Galway drops below 20,000

Galway County Council has confirmed that it is deferring the payment of commercial rates from businesses badly hit by Covid-19 until the end of June.

The Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government had issued a direction on March 24 the local authorities should defer commercial rates payments for at least three months in the worst affected sectors.

Priority industries identified for relief were in the retail, hospitality, leisure and childcare sectors.

On Wednesday the council confirmed that ratepayers who have been badly affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and its impact on the Irish economy, may defer payments for the coming three months.

“Galway County Council acknowledges and understands the severe impact the COVID-19 has had and is having on a wide range of businesses,” a statement said..

“In line with the Government direction we will be deferring rates payments due from any Ratepayer impacted by COVID-19 for the period to the end of June.”

The county council will also be suspending the issuing all of all legal proceedings during that same period.

However, the council said that any ratepayer who is in a position to continue paying, should do so.

Businesses which are experiencing difficulty should contact their Revenue Collector at 091 509034 or e-mail rates@galwaycoco.ie.

The council also reminded people that local businesses which have found themselves in difficulty can avail of a range of supports for this crisis through the Local Enterprise Office, which can be seen at www.localenterprise.ie/Galway

Businesses urged to avail of Wage Subsidy Scheme by re-employing staff

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April 2, 2020

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Employers who have already laid off workers have been reminded that they still avail of the Temporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme, by re-employing their workers.

Employers who have cash in reserve, and who have been hit by a decline in business, can also still qualify for the scheme.

Highlighting this, Galway East TD Ciaran Cannon said he welcomes the encouraging level of registration for the scheme.

Nationally, 35,830 employers registered with Revenue for the Scheme as of yesterday, up 10,106 from Monday.

Urging employers to consider availing of the scheme by re-employing workers, Minister Cannon said: “The COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme has been made available by the Government to give companies the best chance of survival through the retention of valuable staff and will also put them in the strongest position to re-open or re-start the business without delay in the months ahead.

“I would urge employers in Galway to bear in mind that those who have already laid off workers can still avail of the Scheme by re-employing them now and those employers who have cash in reserve, and who have been hit by a decline in business, can also still qualify for the scheme.

“It is vital that we ensure the economy and people`s livelihoods are protected by every means possible and employers should give this scheme serious consideration.”

Older people can receive regular phone calls during crisis in new initiative

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April 2, 2020

galway daily news Galway GAA legends 'on call' for people cocooning

Older people will be able to receive a regular phone call to check on their wellbeing and needs during the current emergency, under a new government initiative announced today.

The befriending initiative will support participants of the Seniors Alert Scheme and will be operated in conjunction with POBAL and ALONE.

The new scheme requires users to test their alarms to ensure that they are still active.

Monitoring providers or local community groups operating the Senior Alerts Scheme service will contact the user.

Once the user tests their alarm, they will be called back and asked if they would like to participate a befriending call service through ALONE.

Either the number of ALONE is then given to the participant, or their consent is sought for ALONE to be given their contact details to be included in the befriending service.

Making the announcement today, Minister Michael Ring TD said the initiative aims to provide peace of mind and local assistance to older people, of whom more than 80,000 are registered on the Seniors Alert Scheme.

Minister Ring urged older people who have the personalised alarms to ensure they are activated.

“Now is the time to make sure your alarm is working, and contact your local community organisation if you have any concerns.

“This initiative is an example of how we are adapting the way we work and using all tools at our disposal to ensure that everyone feels supported and connected at this time.

“ALONE, POBAL and the Seniors Alert Scheme monitoring providers will deliver this service and the 670 registered groups will play a vital role in connecting participants to this service, as they are the groups that know their communities best.

“I would also take this opportunity to remind everyone that volunteering should be done in a safe way so that neither volunteers nor those in need are put at risk, and to always follow the latest HSE guidelines.

“This befriending initiative complements the measures taken in the COVID-19 Action Plan to Support the Community Response, and I will commit additional resources as necessary to ensuring the success of the scheme.”

The Senior Alerts Scheme is operated locally by some 670 community groups throughout the State and the involvement of these community groups ensures that the service has a strong local dimension.

The involvement of ALONE in this befriending phone-call initiative is critical as it has the nationwide capacity to provide this service, and it is part of their significant and vital contribution to the measures taken to respond to the COVID-19 emergency.

Irish Red Cross and Age Action launch Covid-19 Hardship Fund

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April 2, 2020

Galway Daily news Irish Red Cross and Age Action launch Covid-19 Hardship Fund

The Irish Red Cross and Age Action have launched a new Covid-19 Hardship Fund to respond to the needs of older people in vulnerable situations.

The two charities have raised funds in anticipation of additional supports which will needed by those most at risk of Covid-19 as this pandemic progresses.

Galway East TD Seán Canney praised the fund, saying that it’s clear that some older people in vulnerable situations will need additional supports in the coming weeks of the crisis.

“Particularly as they are now required to cocoon to protect themselves and others,” the Independent TD added.

“This new scheme is designed to provide immediate practical relief to assist in alleviating the hardships they experience due to the COVID-19 pandemic.”

The fund works by making once-off grants of up to €500 per person/household affected, and applications can be made by the person affected themselves, or by family members, carers, voluntary organisations, or social workers supporting older people.

The grants can be used to meet a wide range of costs and needs, including:

Small household maintenance, repairs and safety improvements
Food and basic provisions and associated delivery costs
Upgraded or New Small Appliances (fridge, freezer, washing machine, TV, cooker, etc.)
Providing Digital Technology Equipment, for example, smartphones or tablets
Contribution towards increased energy costs or telephone bills
Contribution towards additional home or personal security costs
Contribution towards additional travel costs for essential reasons (medical appointments, etc.)

Galway City Councillor Eddie Hoare said that this is a “very useful resource” for the more vulnerable members of the community.

He said that this could help them them stay connected and informed, such as by purchasing a tablet or other device to to keep in touch with loved ones or get online access to local news.

People can apply to the hardship fund via the application form on the Red Cross or Age Action’s website, or by emailing Hardship2020@redcross.ie.

People who do receive a grant are asked to verify that it was spent on its intended purpose by supplying receipts, and photographic evidence where possible.

The closing date for applications to the Covid-19 fund is August 31, 2020. The Irish Red Cross and Age Action will be assessing applications on a weekly basis, and will notify successful applicants as soon as possible.

Galway homeowners paying €3,236 a year more on their mortgage than necessary

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April 2, 2020

People in Galway are paying an average of €3,236 more on their mortgage each year than they have to by not switching lenders.

The latest doddly Mortgage Switching Index has found that people could shave ten years off their mortgage by switching lenders, and keep their payments at the same level.

The spread between he highest and lowest interest rates available on the market has now grown to 2.25% or €290 per month in terms of monthly repayments for an average priced home.

That means that homeowners could potentially save up to 27% on their monthly repayments, a figure that has grown by 6% in the past year.

In the final quarter of 2019, the highest rate of payments on a 25 year mortgage were €1,346, while mortgage holders on the lowest rate are paying €1,056 per month.

The figures in the latest doddl index are drawn from the average mortgage in new lending for first time buyers and second hand movers, which was €242,175 in Q4 2019.

While this is the national average, prices and potential savings vary wildly based on the geographic region.

The average homeowner of a 3-bedroom semi in Dublin could save €5,019 a year based on on 90% finance over 25 years on an average house price of €396,450.

However, homeowners in other large cities such as Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford will save an average of €269.68 per month, or €3,236 annually on average prices of €255,625.

The Index looks at the total number of switcher transactions per quarter as a percentage of all home loan transactions, excluding Buy To Let mortgages, to give an accurate picture of principal private dwelling house credit.

“While mortgage switching is traditionally associated with reducing interest rates and lowering repayments, a huge benefit of switching can be to reduce the term of the mortgage,” said doddl.ie Managing Director Martina Hennessy.

With banks now offering 35 year mortgages that expire when the borrower is 70, many people currently have mortgages which won’t be paid off until after they retire she said.

“For example, a couple who took out their mortgage five years ago, on a 35-year term, currently repay €1,520 per month on a standard variable rate of 4.5%.”

“If they were to switch their mortgage balance of €300,000 to a five-year fixed rate of 2.2% then their repayments would drop to €1,139 per month, meaning a saving of €381 per month or €22,860 over five years.”

“However, by continuing to make the same mortgage repayment on the 2.2% rate, they could decrease their term from 30 years to just over 20 years – saving tens of thousands in interest based on their reduced term.”

“We are finding a lot of clients in the 45-plus age range are now opting for this pathway when switching their mortgage.”

The rate of mortgage switching has more than trebled in the past four years, the Index shows.

Nimmo the dolphin returns to Galway Bay

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April 2, 2020

Galway Daily news Nimmo the dolphin returns to Galway Bay

The beaches and waters of Galway Bay in the city might have emptied of humans, but Nimmo the dolphin has taken advantage of the extra space to make his return in recent days.

A local woman recently spotted the bottlenose dolphin, who has been returning to Galway for six years running now after first being spotted in 2015, and uploaded pictures of him having the craic in the bay.

Ocean Research and Conservation Ireland said that there was a confirmed sighting of Nimmo on April 1 off the pier he is named for, the second this year.

He was spotted by local resident Kristina Steinmetz around 2:30pm, who gave a “detailed and validated” report to ORC Ireland through their Observers app.

According to the report Nimmo stayed in the area for just over half an hour, spending his time swimming in circles, chasing fish, or just chilling.

Though dolphins are usually social animals who travel in pods, Nimmo has been a regular solo visitor to Galway Bay for years now, and has become something of a local celebrity.

Kristina told ORC that she has been observing Nimmo on almost a daily basis for the last couple of weeks in March.

Of the spotting, a spokesperson for ORC said that “it’s about time we received some positive news”, after multiple reports made through the Observers app of dead, stranded animals in recent weeks.

“This city visitor is much loved by the local community and Nimmo’s visits provide a wonderful opportunity for families and students to get out and engage in citizen science and report their observations of what Nimmo is doing”.

image credit: Ocean Research & Conservation

Plans for cultural exhibition space at Oranmore Castle

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April 2, 2020

Galway Daily news Plans for cultural exhibition space at Oranmore Castle

Planning permission is being sought from the county council for a cultural exhibition space in the gardens of Oranmore Castle.

The owner of the castle, Leonie Finn, is seeking approval to change the use of the existing garden structure to a cultural exhibition space.

The project would also involve a minor extension of the structure, as well as improvement works to what is already there.

Oranmore Castle once served as the Stronghold of Galway’s Clanricarde family in the 17th century.

After being abandoned for many decades, it was bought by Anita Leslie in 1947, who later passed it on to her daughter Leonie.

Located on the shores of Galway Bay, today it is used to host local arts, crafts, heritage, and cultural events, as well as being available for hire for private events.

Galway County Council is due to make a decision on this planning application by April 21.

Special Needs Assistants to be reassigned to relieve frontline staff

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April 2, 2020

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

Special Needs Assistants will be temporarily assigned to other parts of the public sector to free up medical staff for frontline roles during the coronavirus crisis.

Minister for Education Joe McHugh announced yesterday that 16,000 Special Needs Assistants have been put on standby to be redeployed as part of the government’s response to Covid-19.

The “initial priority area” which has been identified for them to alleviate pressure is in community services for children with a disability in public, private, and healthcare settings.

Many of these roles will enable nurses and other medical staff to transfer to frontline roles in the crisis.

SNAs may also be asked to provide remote supports to families of children they’re familiar with, including scheduled calls with advice on setting a routine, home schooling, or behavioural management.

All schools in the country are currently closed, and have been since the first wave of measures announced to combat the spread of Covid-19.

Minister McHugh said that staff across the education sector deserve “huge thanks” for the effort they are putting in to continue children’s education despite the restrictions of the pandemic.

“It is a very challenging time for everyone. Your work at this time will never be forgotten by the people you support.”

The current priority in the education and training sector is ensuring that young people keep learning despite the circumstances, but some workers can put their skills to further use.

Referring specifically to SNAs, the Minister they have “much needed skills and experience” which can be deployed in other services.

The Minister added that while all SNAs will be eligible for a temporary assignment, it’s not expected that there will be an opportunity for everyone.

All public servants who are not being medically advised to self-isolate are up for temporary reassignment as needed in this crisis.

In the education sector that excludes staff who are needed for educational or research services.

The move is part of a wider temporary assignment scheme which is opening for public sector employees to free up frontline workers for essential services.

“I know this is a new departure for many people but opening up a temporary assignment scheme is about giving some workers the opportunity to be on standby to help others in great need,” Minister Joe McHugh said.

Facebook offers free training events for SMEs during crisis

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April 1, 2020

As businesses across Ireland adjust to shop closures and social distancing, SMEs are shifting from an in-person to online model to keep their employees and businesses afloat during this time of crisis.

With this in mind, Facebook Ireland has moved its business training events online to provide companies with the support and tools they need to adapt and survive at this time.

Launching this week, the ‘Boost with Facebook’ webinar series will run weekly on Thursdays at 12pm and will cover essential online business training.

This will include how to host a virtual event; pushing creative boundaries online in partnership with VidMob; how to effectively market your product on mobile; having a presence on Instagram; how to use different channels to communicate with different customers; and more.

The webinars are free and people can register to view them at Boost With Facebook .

This week’s first webinar is in partnership with Shopify and will show businesses how to build a website.

Taking place at 12pm tomorrow, Thursday 2nd April, experts from Facebook and Shopify will guide businesses through a step-by-step process on how to move their business online.

Businesses will learn how to create a domain name, how to build and design a website, add their products, set up payments, create ads on Facebook and Instagram and more.

Commenting on the importance of supporting SMEs, communities and the economy during COVID-19, Ciaran Quilty, Vice President of Global Business Group at Facebook said: “Small and medium sized businesses are the engine of job growth and development in the Irish economy.

“It’s crucial now more than ever to support them in any way we can during COVID-19.

“We decided to launch ‘Boost with Facebook’ online to continue to help small businesses as many of them face unprecedented challenges in how they carry out their day-to-day business and connect with their customers.

“Through this series of online webinars, we will walk entrepreneurs through a step by step guide on how they can adapt and even thrive during these challenging times.

“We also recently announced a $100 million grant program to help 30,000 small businesses in 30 countries around the world, including Ireland. In addition to this grant, we also launched a new Small Business Resource Hub to support Irish small businesses.

“The hub has a range of resources such as a resiliency tool kit and online training sessions designed to help businesses minimise disruption during COVID-19. The ‘Boost with Facebook’ webinar series will help businesses put these resources into action over the coming weeks.”

New art competition could see your artwork replace this city mural

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April 1, 2020

With many of us stuck at home at this time, a new art competition has been launched giving people the chance to have their artwork replace one of the city’s most recognisable murals.

The mural currently resides at the corner of Woodquay and Eyre Street on Hughes Opticians, and the competition was launched by the opticians to coincide with Galway 2020.

The theme of the competition is ‘Where there is vision, there is hope’, and is open to anyone – children, students and local artists are encouraged to enter to have the opportunity to display their artwork to thousands of passers-by in the city centre.

Entrants can email the practice with their artwork and the winner will have their work of art recreated on the wall, replacing the current mural.

All other submissions will be displayed in practice for visitors to see once the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

Clodagh McGovern, Director and Optometrist at Hughes Opticians said: “As Galway is European Capital of Culture 2020, and as perfect vision is (20/20) we thought this is the perfect time to revamp our mural and create a new and improved attraction for the area.

“This is a really fantastic opportunity for creative people of any age and ability to put their mark on the city and have their work viewed and photographed by the hundreds of thousands of visitors who come to Galway every year.

“With the challenging and uncertain times around at the moment, it really is the responsibility of all of us to pull together and make Galway an even more vibrant place to visit, showing the world what it really means to be a part of this city.

“We really look forward to seeing your creativity and seeing what people can do to with our theme ‘Where there is vision there is hope’ #visionandhope.”

Sinéad Clarke, Manager at Hughes Opticians added: “The theme is all about seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, which we think is very apt for these times. We really can’t wait to see what people come up with.

“Is maith and rud é teacht le chéile ag an am seo (it’s good to come together at this time).”

Entries can be emailed to manager@hughesopticians.ie, with your name and contact details.

Please make allowance for the fact that your artwork will have to be scaled up in size. For more information, call the practice 091-590010.

Coronavirus: Small increase in cases in Galway

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April 1, 2020

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

There were just two more confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the 30th of March in Galway, the latest breakdown of figures has shown.

There are now 88 confirmed cases of the virus in the county, which remains the third worst affected.

In the past 24 hours, 14 people have died after being diagnosed with COVID-19, which means the total number of deaths in the state from the virus is now 85.

Today, there were also 212 new cases reported, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 3,447.

Globally, the number of deaths in a single day reached 4,000 for the first time, as the number of people who have died from the coronavirus is over 44,000.

Additional beds secured for asylum seekers in Galway

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April 1, 2020

An additional 650 beds have been secured for asylum seekers in Direct Provision Centres.

These rooms will be located in hotels in Galway, Cork and Dublin, the Department of Justice has confirmed.

While this is a welcome development, Cllr. Pauline O’Reilly has said that the delays have let residents down.

“Weeks after the rest of the population has been asked to social distance, and following incidents of COVID-19, including here in Galway, the Department of Justice is acting to secure additional accommodation.

“While I welcome the development, I believe residents have been let down by the delays,” said the Green Party councillor.

She said that Direct provision is like a pressure cooker and is ‘the very worst environment’ for social distancing.

“Add to this the fact that support workers cannot now enter, and that people are living with others who they have not chosen to be with.

“It highlights all that is wrong with this system of accommodation for those who seek our help as the flea from difficult circumstances,” she added.

There are 5,686 people living direct-provision centres across Ireland.

City cemeteries closed except for burials

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April 1, 2020

Galway Daily news Rahoon cemetery closed all day Wednesday

The cemeteries in Rahoon and Bohermore have been closed by the city council until further notice amidst the Covid-19 crisis.

The council has said that the two cemeteries have been shut as part of the measures put in place to combat the spread of coronavirus.

Until further notice they will only open to accept burials, with attendance limited to immediate family members.

Even then a strict limit of ten people is in place, and social distancing must also be observed during burials.

In a statement, the council offered its sympathy to families affected by this measure, and said that they will reopen as soon as possible.

“Galway City Council expresses sympathies with the families and friends of the bereaved and will strive to open cemeteries again as soon as advice is received from the HSE to do so.”

“Please consider the staff involved in burials who are trying to manage this very difficult situation while having the utmost sympathy for the families involved.”

Galway Film Centre shares short films to enjoy on lockdown

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April 1, 2020

Galway Daily arts & culture Galway Film Centre shares short films to enjoy on lockdown

People have been coming up with lots of ways to keep themselves entertained during lockdown, but watching new films has certainly been a popular choice.

Galway Film Centre is chipping in with some of the fantastic short films made by local artists and filmmakers, and others shared with them.

For the duration of the month of April Galway Film Centre will be sharing out a different One Minute Film every day.

The first of these films to kick off the month today is ‘Maid in America‘ by Kathy Rafferty, where an older woman recounts her time as the home help for a family in US high society back in the day.

The One Minute Month is being carried out in conjunction with Galway Film Fleadh and Galway City of Film.

If anyone happens to be inspired by this and wants to show off what they managed to film themselves from within their home, then by all means go ahead.

The Film Centre is currently accepting entries for their new One Minute Film Festival, with submission guidelines available online.

Defence Forces must receive available allowances during emergency

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April 1, 2020

Members of the Defence Forces should receive remuneration and allowances that they’re entitled to, a Galway West TD has said.

Mairéad Farrell TD has called for all members including cadets and new recruits to receive the military service allowance of approximately €100 weekly, depending on grade.

She said that they should be rewarded for their vital efforts – particularly now during this difficult period as we work to get through the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The Sinn Féin TD said that members of the Defence Forces and especially new recruits do not receive a salary that allows them and their families to have a comfortable standard of living.

“Some members have had to take up second jobs, sleep on families couches and seek food parcels from voluntary organisations.

“This is an opportunity for the Government and State to send a message to our Defence Forces that they are valued, they are vital to the State and during this crisis they will undoubtedly play their part in saving lives.

“Defence Forces members will be essential in the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19 during the period ahead,” said Ms Farrell.

“Unlike trainee Gardaí who have been made full members of An Garda Síochána as a result of this crisis, army cadets and recruits must return to training.

“In both cases, their training has just been paused.

“It is time to give Defence Forces Members a fair deal and I am calling on the Government to do so.”

Cystic Fibrosis team at UHG turn to video conferencing for patient appointments

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April 1, 2020