Coronavirus: Absolutely no need to panic buy as supply is not under threat

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March 17, 2020

ICOS Co-operative Marts are continuing to operate, but under strict guidelines as issued by the Government last Thursday.

Only buyers and sellers of livestock will be allowed to attend the marts and controls are in place regarding the number of people attending.

Social visitors and particularly children or vulnerable people must stay away from the marts until further notice is given.

ICOS Environment and Livestock Executive Ray Doyle said: “We are seeing a greatly increased awareness by the public of the enhanced measures required for everyone to successfully reduce the spread of COVID-19.

“Sellers are dropping off animals and simply calling mart managers at a later time to find out what they made and there are restrictions on the number of people around mart ringsides.

“This includes moving buyers to the seating areas and social distancing, rather than around the actual ringside itself.”

He has asked everyone to co-operate with any and all instructions given in mart centres as we need the marts to continue trading during this busy spring period, but in a safe way and one which will not add to the spread of COVID-19.

“It’s business, not as usual, but continuing for now and this may change day to day, depending on the overall situation and ongoing guidance from the authorities,” he added.

Coronavirus: Gardaí renting hundreds of cars for community support

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March 17, 2020

galway daily news Further arrests made in connection with car park brawl

An Garda Síochána are are hiring hundreds of additional cars for the force to increase their capacity for community outreach during the cornavirus pandemic.

The Gardaí are hiring 210 additional vehicles to allow them to help the most vulnerable people in the community amid the coronavirus outbreak as people are encouraged to stay at home.

These will be used to maintain personal interactions, staying in touch with the elderly and other vulnerable people, as well as providing additional supports such as collecting prescriptions and bringing people to hospital appointments as needed.

As a community at this time we need more than ever to support the most vulnerable in our society, particularly our elderly and isolated,” Deputy Commissioner Twomey said.

“An Garda Síochána has always worked closely with our communities and we continue to do so in these extraordinary times”.

The Gardaí are continuing to encourage people to abide by social distancing guidelines as the government is urging people to restrict their movements for the next two weeks.

These are not ‘primary response vehicles’ in the same vein as normal patrol cars, a statement from the gardaí said.

Any person with these concerns for themselves or for a neighbour should contact their local Garda station, Contact details, including email contact, for all Garda stations can be found on the Garda website or in any phonebook.

An Garda Síochána has established a COVID-19 National Co-Ordination Unit operating from Garda Headquarters under Deputy Commissioner Twomey, Policing and Security to co-ordinate and manage a strategic Garda response to this dynamic situation.

The work of this unit includes daily meetings with Regional Commanders and Heads of Section monitoring the pandemic as it evolves in Ireland.

Coronavirus: Confirmed cases in Republic rises by 54 to 223

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March 16, 2020

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

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the state has risen to 223.

Of the 54 new cases, 41 are in the east, 11 in the south and two in the north/west of the country.

Thirty are male, while 24 are female.

The Department of Health made the announcement in the last few moments, just after Leo Varadkar said that he expects a 30% increase in cases each day.

The Taoiseach said it is expected that there will be 15,000 cases in the state by the end of the month.

People have been urged not to travel overseas, including to Britain.

Tánaiste Simon Coveney said the National Public Health Emergency Team has recommended that all citizens should not leave the island of Ireland from now until 29 March.

The total number of confirmed cases in the North has risen to 52, meaning the total number of confirmed cases across Ireland is now 275.

Online resources for students studying for exams from home

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March 16, 2020

Galway Daily news Leaving and Junior Cert orals cancelled

Schools in Ireland are closed until March 29 at the least amid the coronavirus pandemic, but schools are attempting to keep things as normal as possible, and both junior and leaving cert exams are still expected to go ahead at this time.

Wherever possible schools are attempting to move their teaching online, providing whatever online resources they are equipped so students can be homeschooled and prepare for exams despite the coronavirus outbreak.

The government has said that it is working on contingency plans for the delivery of state examinations this May, however certain oral examinations are being rescheduled.

“This is a very challenging time for our pupils, our teachers, our students and our colleagues in further and higher education,” said Minister for Education Joe McHugh.

“This is a time where we all need to work together for the best possible outcome for our students.”

“The support of everyone across the sector is vital, as we all strive to ensure that this threat is dealt with as effectively as possible.”

Home schooling resources

The online educational resource provider iRevise.com, formerly mocks.ie, is providing its study resources free for the next month to help with homeschooling.

“Students and parents will be anxious that they are not in school and don’t have access to teachers and key study resources,” explained Padraig Ryan at iRevise.com

We want to help our users to avail of our services so there is minimal impact on their studies. We want to ensure the health and wellbeing of our students is not negatively impacted by COVID 19.”

Beyond just resources to help students study on their own, iRevise is also offering a free month of online maths classes with teacher Tom Nolan.

Over 800,000 students avail of the 3,000 plus resources offered by iRevise across all the main subjects at Junior and Leaving Certificate levels.

To avail of these resourced all students have to do is register and use the coupon STUDYHELP when they go to pay and it will provide them with one-month free membership, they can unsubscribe after the month.

Trolley numbers hit zero in Galway’s hospitals

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March 16, 2020

The number of patients forced to wait on a trolley for a bed in Galway’s hospitals has dropped to zero as appointments are deferred and people are told to stay away from the A&E in the Covid-19 outbreak.

There is not a single patient on trolley at UHG or Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe today according to the INMO, after just one person went without a bed in University Hospital Galway last Friday.

The latest figures from the INMO show that the number of patients without a bed in Ireland’s hospitals has dropped to just 35 people nationwide.

The single highest number on trolleys today is at St. Vincent’s University Hospital in Dublin, where there are nine patients without a bed.

Aside from UHG, usual suspects such as Cork UH, and South Tipperary hospital also have zero people waiting for a bed, while at UH Limerick there is just one person on a trolley.

This comes as the Saolta Hospital Group has just announced that it is deferring all but the most urgent appointments and procedures in order to ensure it has the capacity to deal with an increase in Covid-19 cases.

Patients are being contacted to inform them that their appointments are being cancelled,

Visiting restrictions which were imposed last week across the Saolta Group are also continuing until further notice.

Coronavirus: Local charity protecting people who are homeless

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March 16, 2020

galway daily news 248 homeless adults in Galway last month

Local homeless charity Galway Simon Community has said it is concerned about the escalating COVID-19 crisis.

But the charity has assured that it is doing everything to make sure the people they are supporting can remain safe.

The coronavirus and the risks associated with COVID-19 pose very serious challenges for people who are homeless or living in homeless services.

Speaking about the focus of the organisation during this time, Karen Golden, CEO of Galway Simon Community explained the measures that have been put in place by the charity.

“There is a huge effort underway in Galway Simon Community to protect clients and staff at this very challenging time. A COVID-19 response team has been set up which is being advised by medical experts.

“Enhanced hygiene and infection control measures have been introduced and clients are being supported around good hygiene practices as every effort is made to stop the transmission of the virus.

“Rooms have been identified within Galway Simon’s Services that can be used by people supported by the organisation, should they need to self-isolate.

“Galway Simon Community is wholly focused on the health and safety of our clients, staff and volunteers and in ensuring that we can continue to run services for those who are homeless and at risk of homelessness in Galway,” Karen said.

The charity faces huge challenges in providing supports to the most vulnerable people in the community, at a time when they are already working in the front-line of the housing and homelessness crisis.

Galway Simon’s Bridge Resource Day Centre in Ballinasloe has closed for drop in services as of Friday 13 March.

However, the charity has advised that staff will continue to support clients on an outreach basis and those who want to access hygiene and laundry facilities can do so by phoning the Centre on 087 6496100 or 087 6491233.

Homelessness Prevention Services will continue operating.

However, support will be provided over the phone and by email/internet rather than in meetings and there may be delays, given protocols in place to protect clients, staff and the general public around transmission of coronavirus.

“We have an extraordinary team of committed staff and volunteers, who are pulling out all the stops to ensure that we do everything possible to keep people within our Community safe at this very difficult time,” Karen added.

Thousands of euro raised for lunches for UHG healthcare workers

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March 16, 2020

Over six thousand euro has been raised in a fundraising campaign aimed at providing lunches for frontline healthcare workers at University Hospital Galway.

Mr. Waffle, located just opposite UHG, set up the gofundme page which encourages all donations from the public.

The business, which sells crepes, belgian waffles, sandwiches and quesadillas, says that they set up the page following unprecedented requests and monetary donations received from the general public.

The donations were made to help feed our frontline healthcare workers, because of Mr Waffle’s proximity to University Hospital Galway.

People can donate any amount they wish and the business will put this towards providing lunches for frontline doctors and nurses in UCHG.

So far, over six thousand euro has been raised from donations from 312 people.

“It will be a double act of kindness as we hope we can keep open for a little longer in these uncertain times we are all facing,” Mr Waffle said, on the official Gofundme page.

Coronavirus: Galway hospitals deferring all non-urgent appointments

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March 16, 2020

Galway’s public hospitals are deferring all but very urgent appointments from today while they deal with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The Saolta Hospital Group is deferring all non-urgent inpatient, day surgery, diagnostics tests and outpatient appointments until further notice to ensure it has the capacity to deal with any increase in suspected and confirmed Covid-19 coronavirus cases.

This move applies to all hospitals in the Saolta Group, which includes University Hospital Galway, Merlin Park Hospital, and Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe.

“A small number of urgent cancer and time critical procedures, appointments or tests will proceed,” a spokesperson for the Saolta Group said.

The statement from the Saolta Group said that patients have been notified whether or not their appointments have been deferred.

“We would also ask those patients who are attending not to bring anyone with them unless it is absolutely necessary and children are not permitted to attend with patients. This situation continues to evolve and we will keep patients updated.”

Visiting restrictions which were imposed last week are continuing at all hospitals until further notice, except for end of life situations or other exceptional circumstances which have been agreed with a ward manager ahead of visiting.

In order to arrange a visit, families should telephone the hospital and ask to speak with the relevant ward manager to see if a visit can be facilitated.

Children in particular should not visit patients at hospital, and anyone with a fever or respiratory symptoms is also asked to stay away.

“We recognise that the visiting restrictions are very difficult for patients and their families, however, our priority must be to protect the patients in the hospital who are vulnerable to infection,” the spokesperson said, thanking the public for their cooperation.

In addition, people are advised to only attend the Emergency Department at Galway’s hospitals if their situation is truly urgent.

There have been 169 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland to date, with two deaths, after 79 more cases were confirmed over the weekend.

Don’t fall for fake Coronavirus rumours, says Government

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March 16, 2020

People are being urged to be very careful about where they receive information related to COVID-19, after a fake WhatsApp message circulated across the country and on social media yesterday.

Tanaiste Simon Coveney said that there are ‘many false rumours about us going into lockdown’.

“People need to think carefully about where they get their information from,” he said.

The Taoiseach also commented on the fake rumours, which suggested Ireland would follow the path of Spain and Italy and impose a strict lockdown from this morning at 08:00.

Taking to Twitter, Leo Varadkar said: “I am urging everyone to please stop sharing unverified info on WhatApp groups. These messages are scaring and confusing people and causing real damage. Please get your info from official, trusted sources.”

Sinn Féin President Mary-Lou McDonald also criticised those making up rumours about the lockdown.

“Those spreading spread this ‘fake news’ must stop. This is a very anxious time.

“All our effort and energy is needed to protect ourselves and each other. We will get through this together,” she said.

There are a total of 214 confirmed cases on the island of Ireland. Spain had this number this number of confirmed cases on March 4th.

Dough Bros closes its doors, says everyone “needs to be at home” amid coronavirus pandemic

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March 16, 2020

Galway Daily Dough Bros closes its doors amid coronavirus pandemic

Galway’s Dough Bros pizza restaurant has closed it doors, saying that they, and everyone, “needs to be at home” amid Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.

In the past few days the pizza restaurant decided to shutter their dine-in services, and switch solely to take-out and delivery service after noticing an increase in traffic despite people being recommended to limit their social contact due to the spread of coronavirus.

“Despite the warnings and recent measures we expected business to quieten off which would make things easier to manage,” a facebook post from the restaurant said at the time.

“But if anything it has got even busier and that has become a problem as it makes the steps we have introduced even harder to maintain.”

For the past three days the lads have kept up work, letting people call ahead for collection, as well as delivering within the city.

But despite this model working, the Dough Bros team gave come to the conclusion that they need to be at home, as does everyone, to help limit the spread of the coronavirus through social distancing and isolation.

“Hi Guys, as we said we would monitor the situation daily, hourly even. A day in the new world is the same as a week ‘back in the day’. So we must adapt quickly,” a fresh statement read.

“As most of ye know we switched to collection over the past few days and created the correct enviornment for staff and customers alike.”

“Despite the new model working and it going quite smooth, we just cant help feeling passionately that WE NEED to be at home. EVERYBODY needs to be at home.”

“Isolation is not a nice word but it is now necessary. Doing it now will give us comfort in the hope that in a few weeks time we will watch the curve drop. By god will we be happy we acted early and thoroughly then.”

“There is no need to panic. The whole point of acting strongly now is that we avoid real panic in the coming weeks. Lets act now and do our bit and push everyone to do the same.”

“Look forward to seeing you all when we get through this and WE WILL get through it.”

Government urged to support childcare workers or risk “mass exodus”

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March 16, 2020

Galway Daily news Budget 2022: Childcare providers say not enough done to address costs

The government is being called on to support the childcare workers who are out of jobs due to the Covid-19 Coronavirus outbreak, or else risk a mass exodus from the country.

Childcare facilities such as creches were among the first hit by measures to limit the spread of Covid-19, ordered to shut by the government along with schools and universities to limit the risk that children will carry the virus to more vulnerable people.

However, while the state continues to pay the wages of teachers and other school staff, who a public sector workers, the majority of creches in the country are privately owned.

Galway East TD Anne Rabbitte says that thousands of people employed in the sector are facing a “stark situation”, and that unless the government helps them, many could simply pick up sticks and leave Ireland in the coming months.

Deputy Rabbitte cautioned that “The reality is childcare facilities and childcare workers are facing big decisions.”

“A number of our childcare workers are from abroad and they may consider returning home to their EU countries if they become unemployed for the foreseeable future.”

“We cannot allow this situation to develop for the future of the sector,” Anne Rabbitte said.

The Fianna Fáil TD suggested that the government should consider retaining people out of work in the sector during this time, saying that though this could cost €12 million a month, it would prevent a crisis when normalcy returns.

The €12 million shortfall facing some 4,500 creches around the country comes from a potential drop off in payments from parents if restrictions are extended beyond March 29,

The potential for workers in the sector from outside the State to leave was a significant concern raised at a recent stakeholders meeting at the Department of Children and Youth Affairs.

The HSE and healthcare workers unions have also been urging the government to implement emergency childcare solutions for healthcare workers with children in order to enable them to go to work.

Fears have been expressed in recent days that with schools closed and children at home, some workers in the healthcare sector may be put in a position where they simply can’t go into work.

Galway’s Marine Institute helps thread the tangled Food Web of the Irish Sea

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March 16, 2020

Almost everyone has heard of the concept of the food chain, at the very least just to use it in some really bad metaphors, but the reality of who eats who in an ecosystem is really closer to a tangled Food Web.

However human activity such as overfishing has had a colossal impact on the natural Food Web of the Irish Sea, made worse by the fact that we don’t fully understand the ecosystem we’re damaging, let alone what all the effects could be,

Jacob Bentley is a PhD student at the Scottish Association for Marine Science, and Cullen Fellow at Galway’s Marine Institute who has been deeply analysing Ireland’s marine ecosystems for almost five years.

While working with the Marine Institute based in Oranmore, Jacob has been working with different scientists and fishermen to build a working food web model of the Irish Sea and all the critters that call it home.

“Food webs describe who eats whom. Made of interconnected food chains, food webs help us understand how any changes in the ecosystem can affect many different species,” Jacob explains.

The model of the Irish Sea includes everything from plankton to sharks, but places a strong emphasis on commercially fished species such as cod, plaice, whiting, and haddock.

Over the past century the commercial fish and shellfish stocks in the Irish Sea have changed dramatically.

Cod, whiting and sole have been in decline and have failed to recover in the region despite a reduced fishing effort.

It’s hoped that by using this model to better understand the ecosystem we’re fishing in, we can better manage fish stocks in a sustainable way.

This project grew out of the first International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) Working Group called WKIrish, set up in 2015 to integrate ecosystem information into the assessment of commercial fish stocks.

Jacob has been working with WKIrish to build a food web model of the Irish Sea, by using information shared by fishermen and scientists as well as traditional fisheries data.

“Having scientists and fishermen work together to create the Irish Sea model, strengthens this relationship and also builds a roadmap for future collaboration,” Jacob said.

“This new food web model is a tool for exploring the past, present and future consequences of management decisions and factors such as climate change.”

“The model will also be able to provide temporal advice for sustainable fisheries management and species conservation.”

Jacob Bentley said that is has been a massive honour to help chart the ecosystem of the Irish Sea, but also a huge challenge, requiring the development of completely novel research methods.

One of the biggest benefits to the last few years of his work, Jacob added, has been collaborating with the people at the Marine Institute.

“Their research expertise and relationships with the fishing industry have been fundamental to my project.”

“They are also supportive, providing help with research dissemination and making me aware of new opportunities for my personal development as an early career researcher.”

The Cullen Fellowship Programme builds marine research capacity and capability by equipping graduates with the skills and expertise in raising awareness about our ocean, as well as Ireland’s rich marine biodiversity and ecosystems.

The programme has provided grant aid to the value of €2.06 million supporting twenty-four PhD and three MSc students over the last five years

Glenamaddy bog trail approved by county planners

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March 16, 2020

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

Plans to expand and upgrade an existing bog trail near Glennamaddy with a new stretch of trail, a bridge, and more parking space, have been approved.

The bog trail in the Frass/Clooncon bog at Cloonlara South, Glenamaddy currently consists of two large loops which are joined at one point, though the Outer Loop is incomplete.

This development proposes to complete the Outer Loop of the trail by adding a new 350m stretch, and expand the parking facilities for both.

A 150m long floating bog bridge will also be built to connect two points on the Outer Loop of the trail.

“This bog bridge will replace a pre-existing walkway constructed of timber pallets which are decomposing and are not in fitting with the landscape,” the planning application states.

Five new parking spaces will be provide for the trail by expanding the existing set down area for the trail.

Last November 28 the county council asked that a Natura Impact Statement be completed in relation to the proposed car park due to concerns about potential impacts it might have on protected sites.

This NIS was compiled by Oran Ecology and submitted to the council on February 19. An Appropriate Assessment Screening Report was also completed as part of the application.

Planning permission was granted by the county council with a total of six conditions attached.

Among those, an Environmental Manager with appropriate ecological and construction credentials must be appointed for the project to ensure that environmental mitigation measures outlined in the NIS are implemented.

The Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht also stipulated that any archaeological material or artefacts be found during the work, the National Monuments Service must be notified so appropriate advice can be given.

Young man stabbed after armed robbery attempt

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March 15, 2020

Gardaí are investigating after a young man was stabbed when he refused to hand over money during an armed robbery attempt.

The assault and robbery took place in the Bohermore area of Galway City last Wednesday, March 11 at 4:25pm.

A number of young men were walking in the area when they were allegedly approached and threatened by two other men demanding they hand over their money.

When they refused to comply with the robbers demand one of the young men was assaulted, sustaining stab wounds to his hand.

He was taken to University Hospital Galway to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.

No items were taken during the attempted robbery, and no further injuries were sustained according to a garda spokesperson.

No arrested have yet been made, and investigations are ongoing.

Gardaí in Galway are appealing for anyone who may have information or witnessed anything to come forward.

They are also seeking any people who were on the road in the area around this time who may have dashcam footage to make it available to them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Galway Garda Station at 091 538 000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Coronavirus: VFI recommends that pubs in Galway City close

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March 15, 2020

Galway Daily news Coronavirus: VFI recommends that pubs in Galway City close

The VFI is recommending that pubs in Galway City close for the next two weeks in an effort to combat the spread of Covid-19 coronavirus.

The government issued guidelines that any indoor gatherings with over 100 people should be cancelled, but said that shops, pubs, and restaurants can remain open.

The HSE has also said that people should practice social distancing, keeping a space of 2m between yourself and other people in order to limit the ability of the virus to spread through contact.

However the Vintners Federation of Ireland has now said that this has proven impossible to enforce, and is recommending that its members should close outright.

Since the government’s announcement last Thursday that all pubs and restaurants could remain open subject to implementing social distancing guidelines, we as publicans have tried our best to work within those guidelines,” said Tom McDonagh, VFI Galway City Chairman.

“Over the past couple of days, it has become obvious that keeping a safe distance between customers is extremely difficult to achieve,” he added.

“Therefore we are recommending to our members to close all Galway city pubs today for the next two weeks to protect our staff and customers as the nation battles Coronavirus.”

Minister for Health Simon Harris described a video circulating on social media of a packed pub in Temple Bar as an insult to healthcare workers.

The Taoiseach has said that he may seek enforcement powers from the Oireachtas in relation to the ban on mass gatherings.

Students at the Jes raise almost €10,000 for homeless services

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March 15, 2020

Galway Daily news Students at the Jes raise almost €10,000 for homeless services

Students at Coláiste Iognáid, ‘the Jes’, secondary school recently presented raised almost €10k they raised for COPE Galway’s homeless services.

The money was raised by 6th year students at the Jes who took part in an annual Sleep Out to raise funds to help the homeless in Galway.

The enterprising students managed to raise a whopping €9,827 which will be a great benefit to those without a home, or at risk of becoming homeless.

Among the homelessness services run by COPE Galway are Fairgreen Hostel for individuals who don’t have a roof over their head, and supports for families who are facing homelessness.

The money raised during the sleep out, which took place last December was recently presented to COPE Galway.

The charity thanked all the students who took part in the event, as well as Jerry Sheehan, who organises it each year.

Last December, 6th year students from Coláiste Iognáid (the #JesSchool), braved the cold nights, did a #SleepOut and raised a remarkable €9,827 for our homeless services. #ThankYou to all students involved and to Jerry Sheehan who leads this annual event. #CommunityHeroes pic.twitter.com/xVDqbzwi2w
— COPE Galway (@COPEGalway) March 14, 2020

Plans for new gym, medical centre, and apartments in Athenry

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March 15, 2020

Galway Daily news Green light for new apartment complex in Rahoon

Plans have been submitted to the county council for a new gym, medical centre, apartments, and commercial units in Athenry.

Censeo Consulting is seeking planning permission to convert two existing buildings on Northgate Street, Athenry into new businesses including a gym.

According to the plans submitted to the county council the first building, which is currently a guesthouse, will be converted to a mixed use commercial and residential building.

The ground floor will contain three or four commercial units, while the first floor will contain three 2-bed apartments.

Other work to be done on this building would include the removal of a lean to roof in order to make space for balconies for the first floor apartments.

The other building included in this planning application currently contains an existing pub and nightclub.

Under these plans the basement nightclub would be converted to a gym, while the ground floor pub will become a new medical centre.

The planning application submitted said that the design of this scheme was chosen to “reuse the existing built environment insofar as possible”.

“At a macro level the proposed development consists of an efficient use of the existing buildings and its role as an important amenity in the area”.

“Proximity to existing public and private transport routes contributes to its efficiency,” the application states.

Galway County Council is due to make a decision on this planning application by April 7.

Tourism and hospitality sectors need help to survive coronavirus crisis – Canney

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March 14, 2020

Galway Daily news Additional Dog fines will have little effect without more Dog Wardens

Ireland’s tourism and hospitality sectors, and the many businesses therein, need help from the government to survive the coronavirus pandemic a Galway TD has said.

Galway East deputy Seán Canney is calling on the Finance Minister to approve a rescue package for businesses in the tourism, hospitality and leisure industries.

“Some businesses are facing an immediate threat to their existence because of the disruption caused by the virus,” Seán Canney warned.

The Independent TD said that while assurances given by the Central Bank and Revenue Commissioners for businesses that face difficulties are welcome, they are just a first step.

“We need measures within days to prevent a situation where thousands of jobs may be lost with all tourism, hospitality and leisure businesses – small, medium and large – facing into a crisis.”

Deputy Canney also said that Fáilte Ireland should receive a €15 million boost in funding, and Tourism Ireland’s marketing fund requires an additional €25 million to deal with this situation.

The United States has today extended to Ireland the travel ban it imposed on European countries in recent days in an effort to limit the spread of the virus.

The overall number of confirmed coronavirus infections in Ireland has now reached 129, and a second death has occurred.

Power outage leaves almost 3,000 homes without electricity in East Galway

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March 14, 2020