Over 1,000 Galway homes without electricity as Storm Jocelyn approaches

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January 23, 2024

galway daily news wasted week launch at university of galway — Dean Kenny and Molly Hickey (University of Galway Students’ Union)

University of Galway Students’ Union has launched its upcoming ‘Wasted Week’ which will run 29 January to 2 February.

The week will look at environmental issues such as food waste, recycling, litter and fast fashion.

The Union is collaborating with a number of groups from the University of Galway to highlight these issues throughout the week.

There will be an upcycling clothes workshop with Bród Society where students can learn how to give their clothes a new lease of life.

A waste free pot luck will see students bringing in their leftovers to cook a zero food waste feast. On Friday, students will be doing a beach clean up to make Galway a cleaner, greener place.

Students’ Union President Dean Kenny said that they are delighted to be hosting their second Wasted Week to encourage our students to become more sustainable and environmentally conscious.

“Many of our students are turning away from fast fashion so it’s great to be able to show then new ways to upcycle old clothing,” he said.

Students’ Union Environmental and Sustainability Officer Molly Hickey added: “It’s fantastic to have the support of our student societies for Wasted week. University of Galway students are very climate conscious and want to play their part in making Galway and the world a better place for us all.”

Storm Jocelyn: Yellow warning now in place with Orange warning to begin at 5pm

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January 23, 2024

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A status yellow warning is now in effect in Galway, Mayo, Clare and Kerry as Storm Jocelyn arrives in Ireland later today.

Met Éireann’s orange warning will begin at 5pm in Galway and Mayo, while a status orange wind warning has also been issued for Donegal for 6pm.

Strong southwest to west winds with severe and damaging gusts are forecast during Storm Jocelyn, just two days after Storm Isha left thousands without power in Galway.

The orange warning in Galway will remain in place throughout this evening until midnight.

Met Éireann has warned of large coastal waves with wave overtopping, very difficult travelling conditions, fallen trees, damage to power lines and damage to already weakened structures.

The unsettled weather is set to last for the rest of this week.

FORUM Connemara announces free training for environmental management skills

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January 23, 2024

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FORUM Connemara CLG has announced a unique opportunity for locals in the area to receive free training in various environmental management skills.

These skills, such as fencing, chainsaw use, and pesticide and herbicide use, are key skills for those, specialising in the control of invasive species and environmental restoration.

The Dúlra Project, focuses on environmental management initiatives and community engagement, creating a positive impact on the local ecosystem.

The Dúlra project is run by FORUM Connemara and funded by the National Parks and Wildlife (NPWS) with support from the Wild Atlantic Nature LIFE IP, an EU-funded LIFE Integrated Project.

FORUM thanked Údarás na Gaeltachta who are also provided funding to enable the funding to be offered to more people across Connemara.

The training is scheduled for February and is provided free of charge to successful applicants. Sessions will take place in Rossaveel, Inverin, Recess, Moyard, and Maam.

Prospective training candidates are invited to submit their interest on a form (available in both English and Irish) that can be downloaded from forumconnemara.ie/dulra. The form can also be filled out online on the website.

Completed forms can be sent to:
Roisin Gannon, Dúlra Project, FORUM Connemara, Ellis Hall, Letterfrack, H91 CD45. Alternatively, applications can be emailed to r.gannon@forumconnemara.ie.

The Closing Date for Applications to participate in the training program is 31st January at 12pm.

Due to a limited number of available training places, not all applicants may be selected to participate in the program. All applicants will be contacted if they were successful in their submission.

Storm Jocelyn: Orange Warning for Galway ahead of another storm on Tuesday

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January 22, 2024

Galway Daily news Status Red weather warning for Storm Darragh

Storm Jocelyn will batter the west coast on Tuesday evening, bringing very strong southwest to west winds with severe and damaging gusts.

A status orange warning has been issued for Galway, Mayo and Donegal ahead of the storm, which will arrive less than 48 hours after Storm Isha caused significant damage and disruptions across the West on Sunday night.

The potential impacts of Storm Jocelyn include large coastal waves with wave overtopping, very difficult travelling conditions, fallen trees, damage to power lines, and damage to already weakened structures.

The weather warning will come into effect at 6pm on Tuesday, remaining in place until midnight in Galway and Mayo, and until 2am on Wednesday in Donegal.

The rest of the country will be under a status yellow warning until the storm subsides.

City returns to normality after damage caused by Storm Isha

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January 22, 2024

Galway News - Incredible images of Storm Ali damage in Galway

The Galway City local coordination group met this morning to review the local impacts of Storm Isha.

The group, which includes the council, HSE, the Gardaí, Civil Defence, Port of Galway, and the Fire Services, issued an update after the storm caused significant disruption on Sunday night.

Galway City Council said that while there was some overtopping at the prom in Salthill, there were no reports of flooding overnight, and no major flooding yesterday.

Crews were out at 5am on Monday clearing debris, after tees came down in many locations including Seamus Quirke Road, Rockbarton Road, Bothar na dTreabh, and Gentian Hill.

All roads have now reopened. Rockbarton Road remained closed when the update was issued where City Council crews worked alongside the ESB.

Car parks at Toft Park, Salthill, Sliverstrand, and Ballyloughane are now open and a lamppost which came down at the Salmon Weir bridge has now been made safe.

There were some power outages in Salthill and Henry Street, which the ESB are addressing.

Another wind warning, this time status orange, has been issued for Galway ahead of Storm Jocelyn on Tuesday night.

Using drones to deliver defibrillators could save lives says local senator

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January 22, 2024

Galway Daily news City Councillor calls for drones to combat illegal dumping

The use of drones to deliver defibrillators in cardiac emergencies could save lives, a local senator has said.

Senator Seán Kyne, who is a member of the Oireachtas Health Committee, was speaking following the results of a project in Sweden which showed quicker response times by drones than ambulances.

The Fine Gael senator said that the men and women of our ambulance service save lives every day across Ireland.

But he said that our geography means homes and communities are spread out across the country, which can make responding to emergencies more challenging.

“Automated external defibrillators (AED) are proven to increase chances of survival in cases of cardiac arrest by allowing bystanders to intervene and deliver treatment before paramedics arrive on the scene,” said Senator Kyne.

“Although AEDs have already been deployed in many public spaces around the country, according to the National Ambulance Service, the majority of all out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in Ireland happen within the home (69%) – often a considerable distance from the nearest AED point.

“A recent project undertaken in Sweden provides a viable solution to that problem – using drones to deliver defibrillators to homes while patients wait for paramedics to arrive.”

Senator Kyne spoke about emergency services in Gothenburg, Sweden, who worked with a drone operator and university researchers to dispatch defibrillators to 72 out of 211 cases of suspected cardiac arrests over the course of an 11-month period.

“The drones arrived on average in just over 3 minutes, outplacing ambulances in two out of every three emergencies,” he explained.

“In cases of heart attack or cardiac arrest, every second counts. Currently, the national ambulance service aims to arrive in less than 19 minutes in at least 80 per cent of life-threatening incidents.

“While we must always ensure our emergency services and paramedics are properly resourced with enough vehicles and bases across the country and backed up by air ambulances, drone delivery of defibrillators should be explored as a further additional measure.

“This innovative use of technology could buy crucial time while emergency services are en route. By working together, as in the trial project in Sweden, we could save lives.”

Tributes paid on passing of former TD Tom Hussey

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January 22, 2024

Galway Daily news Tributes paid to the late Tom Hussey

Tánaister Micheál Martin has led tributes to the late Tom Hussey, former Senator, TD, and Minister from Galway.

Tom Hussey, from Patch, Glenamaddy, passed away at University Hospital Galway over the weekend.

He was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 1969 in the then Galway North-East (later Galway East) constituency and continued to represent the Galway East constituency until 1981.

He subsequently served as Senator between 1981 and 1992. He served as a councillor between 1963 and 1999, and as Cathaoirleach of the Council and Chairperson of the Health Board on several occasions.

Tom was appointed Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture between 1977 and 1980 and subsequently in the Department of Health until 1981.

Commenting on his passing, Tánaiste and Uachtarán Fhianna Fáil Micheál Martin said that he was deeply saddened by the news, and expressed his sympathies on behalf of himself and Fianna Fáil.

“Tom was a man of great integrity, a man with a great sense of place and was a truly outstanding public representative, who served the people of his constituency with great care, diligence and attentiveness.”

“He loved people and loved working for them. A warm-hearted and affable man, Tom was in public life for all the right reasons and was tireless in working to improve the lives of those he represented.”

“He was a native of Patch, Glenamaddy, a place which meant so much to him and about which he regularly spoke with great love and affection.”

“Tom worked tirelessly for his constituents and constituency, loved his work and left an indelible mark.”

“As Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Tom sought to work for and improve the lives of farmers and their families across the country. For Tom, this was a labour of love. He was passionate about agriculture and understood it intimately.”

“Today, more than anything else, I remember my friend Tom. He loved his community, his country and his Party. He regularly gave me advice and insights which I greatly valued.”

“I remember his wife of 57 years, Bridie, and his family – all of whom he was so proud.”

Tom Hussey will repose in Divilly’s Funeral Home in Glenamaddy from 5pm to 8pm on Tuesday, 23rd of January.

Requiem Mass at 1pm on Wednesday at St Patrick’s Church, Glenamaddy, with burial afterwards in Boyounagh Cemetery.

House private, please. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, can be made to Croí.

Gardaí issue appeal for missing Mayo man

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January 22, 2024

Gardaí have issued a missing person appeal for 38-year-old Oliver Gaughan who is missing from his home in the Gessala area of Ballina, Co. Mayo.

Oliver has been missing since Saturday, 20 January. He is described as being around 5’6″ in height with a medium build, black hair and brown eyes.

Gardaí are concerned for Oliver’s safety.

Anyone with any information on Oliver’s whereabouts are asked to contact Belmullet Garda station on 096 20560, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Power outages disrupting water supply to multiple towns in Galway

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January 22, 2024

Galway Daily news Moycullen water outage

Power outages across Galway are disrupting the water supply to multiple towns today following damage from Storm Isha.

Uisce Eireann has confirmed that people living in Tuam, Castlegar, Kilbannon, Claregalway, Oranmore and surrounding areas may experience water supply disruptions today.

This comes after Storm Isha swept across Galway on Sunday evening, causing extensive damage in its short-lived fury.

Thousands of homes and businesses remain without electricity this morning as the ESB is dealing with dozens of outages across the county.

It is currently expected that all power supplies will be restored by Monday evening, with repair crews at work.

Uisce Eireann advises that it may take 2 – 3 hours after power is restored before affected homes see their full water supply return.

Updates can be found on Uisce Eireann’s supply and service website page.

Galway remains under a Yellow weather warning for potentially dangerous winds today, which will create difficult travelling conditions.

On top of power outages there are reports of downed trees across the county, with motorists advised to exercise caution.

Weather warnings remain in force for Galway today

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January 22, 2024

Galway Daily weather Rough weekend forecast as weather warning issued by Met Eireann

Galway remains under a yellow weather warning today in the aftermath of Storm Isha, with warnings to stay in force until Wednesday morning.

The status yellow wind warning will be in effect for Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, and Donegal until 7pm on Monday.

Though the worst has passed overnight, Met Eireann is still warning of potential large coastal waves overtopping, loose debris, and difficult travelling conditions today.

There will be a small reprieve overnight, but another weather warning has already been issued by Met Eireann for Tuesday.

The yellow wind warning for Clare, Kerry, Galway, and Mayo will be in effect from 12pm on Tuesday until 2am on Wednesday. Separate wind warnings will cover all of the country on Tuesday.

During the worst period of the Status Red warning for Storm Isha on Sunday evening, Mace Head recorded sustained winds of 98km/h, and gusts reaching up to 138km/h.

Thousands of homes and businesses across Galway remain without electricity this morning as the ESB makes repairs to dozens of faults following the storm.

Finding poker in Galway

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January 22, 2024

Playing poker is one of the most popular ways to spend your free time. Poker has been around for centuries and the love for the game has never wavered.

There are all kinds of new and exciting ways to play poker online, but sometimes the old school way is the best. Playing at an old school casino means you get to play alongside real people and have the benefit of a real dealer.

Playing poker online means that you have the ease of being able to play whenever you want. But if you’re travelling to a new place, you might want to see what the casino atmosphere is like.

The poker rules might be the same in Galway but the vibes are on another level. Galway has always been a place that people have wanted to visit in Ireland. You have everything you could want from a city break.

There are the beautiful sights of the Irish coastline that you can walk along. It’s a place full of rich history and ruins that you can explore. The culture is something that everyone should experience.

Galway is host to a number of amazing eateries and pubs – a lot of which have Irish folk music nights that you can go to.

But if you’re a poker fan and are looking for a place to game while you’re away, we’ve got the perfect list of places for you.

Best places to play poker in Galway

Caesars Palace

Named after the world-famous casino in Las Vegas, Caesars Palace in Galway is as close to the real deal as you’ll get in Ireland. This is one of the best casinos in Galway and has its own rave reviews.

There are all kinds of refreshments to keep you well-watered whilst you play a game of poker. There are all kinds of games to be found at Caesars, but the poker tables are some of the best you can find.

There’s even a loyalty club you can sign up to so you can get some great benefits if you’re planning on making it your regular haunt. The staff are friendly, and the games are some of the best around – there’s no better place in Galway to game.

Claude’s Casino

One of the favourite casinos in Galway for locals and tourists alike is Claude’s Casino. This casino is based right on the waterfront so it’s definitely the best place for views. You can see right out onto the coastline – the perfect spot to watch the sunset if you’re there in time.

In terms of games, it’s one of the best places in Galway to play poker. It might be one of the smaller casinos in Galway, but it makes up for its size with the wonderful staff and great gaming options.

There’s free tea and coffee to keep you refreshed – with a bar on site as well if you fancy something a little stronger. It’s a must visit for poker lovers if you’re going to Galway.

Eglinton Casino

Eglinton Casino is one of the highest rated casinos in Galway. It’s a favourite with everyone in the city as well as people who come to visit.

There’s an array of poker tournaments that you can enter as well as the daily games. If you think you’ve got the skills to win, you might as well see how you fare in the tournaments on offer.

Eglinton Casino is well known for its friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. Irish hospitality is some of the best in the world and this casino is no exception. You’re guaranteed a good night full of laughs and some great games.

It’s right in the city centre so you don’t have to venture far out to get a game. There are some great pubs and restaurants nearby to fill your stomach before you start playing poker.

4 Aces Casino

4 Aces Casino is one of the best places in Galway to play poker. There is a special offer on Mondays where you can play Texas Hold’em with a chance to win the €1000 cash prize.

Anyone over the age of 18 can get a complimentary membership when they play at 4 Aces. Having a private membership to 4 Aces is ideal if you’re going to make this place your regular.

There is a great atmosphere at 4 Aces as it appeals to locals and tourists alike. There’s always a friendly face in Galway and this casino is no exception.

The tables have some of the highest limits in Galway and have an array of top-notch dealers running the tables. This is the casino to go to if you want a bit more for your money.

Now you’ve got the list of the best places to play poker in Galway, the only thing left to do is choose your first stop.

Storm Isha: Over 6,000 properties without power in Galway this morning

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January 22, 2024

Galway Daily news Storm Isha: Over 6,000 properties without power in Galway this morning

More than 6,000 homes and businesses across Galway remain without power this morning as the cleanup from Storm Isha is underway.

The ESB is working on three dozen separate power outages in Galway which have left 6,351 properties without electricity this morning.

The worst affected areas include Tuam where 1,732 properties are still experiencing power outages, and Headford where outages are affecting 1,286 homes.

In the Loughrea area there are 604 homes which remain without electricity, and another 590 in and around Glenamaddy.

496 homes and businesses in the Curra area are affected by power outages along with another 342 in Salthill.

The ESB is currently estimating that all repairs will be completed by 6pm on Monday.

Man killed in crash during Red weather warning for Storm Isha

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January 22, 2024

A man in his 40s was killed in a car crash in the west of Ireland during a Red weather warning for Storm Isha on Sunday.

Gardaí attended the scene of a fatal single-vehicle road traffic collision that occurred shortly before 6:15pm on Sunday on the N17 at Lisduff, Claremorris, Co. Mayo.

The driver and sole occupant of the only car involved in this collision, a man in his 40s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The has been closed overnight, and the services of Forensic Collision Investigators have been requested.

Local diversions are in place through Ballindine and Claremorris and Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N17 in the Lisduff area at the time of the collision are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Claremorris Garda station on 094 937 2080, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

A Status Red wind warning for Storm Isha was in place for Galway and Mayo from 5pm on Sunday until 9pm last night.

This was preceded and followed by an Orange weather warning which lasted into the early hours of Monday morning.

The storm created extremely hazardous travelling conditions during the worst of the weather yesterday.

Storm Isha: Latest updates from across Galway

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January 21, 2024

galway daily news weather storm isha red warning roads closed power outages

There are reports of trees, power lines and telephone poles down across the county. Motorists are being urged to avoid travelling during the status red warning.

A clock tower has fallen to the ground at Eyre Square in Galway City.
Trees down across the county, roads are treacherous.
Traffic lights are out of operation in Moycullen.
Power outages are affecting thousands of homes across Connemara and other parts of Galway.
A lamppost fell at the Salmon Weir Bridge in Galway city on Sunday afternoon.
All Bus Éireann services in Galway were cancelled from 4pm, expected to resume on Monday morning.
Dublin Airport says airlines have cancelled a total of 114 flights – 58 incoming and 56 departing. Some 36 flights have diverted to other airports, with 27 go-arounds.

Latest Power Outages in Galway

Storm Isha has left thousands of homes without power across Connemara.
An outage is affecting 191 homes in Cartymore / Caherateemore South.
Over 500 homes and businesses in Bearna are without power due to a fault this afternoon.
A fault was also reported after 3pm today in Kilcolgan, which is currently affecting almost 1,000 homes and businesses. ESB crews are working to repair the fault.
Another fault is affecting 500 customers between Craughwell and Killeeneen.
123 homes and businesses are affected by a fault in Headford this afternoon.
A fault west of Tully in Conamara is still affecting 53 customers, while two faults in the area have been repaired.
Forty-eight customers are affected by a power outage at Gortnagoagh near Rosscahill.

Storm Isha: Power outages affecting thousands as ESB works to repair faults

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January 21, 2024

A number of power outages have been reported in Co. Galway this afternoon, with more expected overnight due to Storm Isha.

Latest Power Outages in Galway

Thousands of homes are without power in Connemara on Sunday evening.

Over 500 homes and businesses in Bearna are without power due to a fault.

A fault was also reported after 3pm today in Kilcolgan, which is currently affecting almost 1,000 homes and businesses.

Another fault is affecting 500 customers between Craughwell and Killeeneen.

123 homes and businesses are affected by a fault in Headford this afternoon.

A fault west of Tully in Conamara is still affecting 53 customers, while two faults in the area have been repaired.

Forty-eight customers are affected by a power outage at Gortnagoagh near Rosscahill.

St Thomas’ are the All-Ireland Club Champions

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January 21, 2024

Galway Daily sports Public consultation on adding 14 new sporting events to free-to-air TV

St. Thomas’ are the All-Ireland Hurling Champions after a thrilling last second win over O’Loghlin Gaels this afternoon.

Eanna Burke scored the incredible final point from the sidelines, amid terrible weather, which has seen St. Thomas triumph.

That unbelievable final shot, right as extra time was coming to an end, made the final score 0-18 to 0-17 for St. Thomas.

St Thomas has now claimed their second senior club hurling title with today’s extraordinary win.

An incredible comeback after trailing at half-time, and working with just 14 players after Regan got a red card just two minutes into the second half.

Storm Isha: Roads and car parks closed as public urged to secure loose items

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January 21, 2024

Galway Daily news Status Red weather warning issued for Storm Eowyn

People in Galway are being urged to take action to protect themselves and their properties ahead of the status red warning for Storm Isha which comes into effect at 5pm.

People should secure loose objects such as trampolines and garden furniture as soon as possible, and stay indoors.

A number of roads are closed due as a result of the storm until further notice.

The road from the roundabout at Seapoint along Seapoint Promenade as far as Galway Business School is closed, as well as Rosshill Road and Dock Road.

The following car parks will remain closed until further notice: Toft car park, Salthill car park, Silverstrand Road / car park, and Ballyloughane Beach Road will be local access only.

Property owners/residents in areas prone to flooding should be prepared with any measures they have available to them.

Sandbags are available at Tourist Kiosk Salthill, Claddagh Hall, Fire Station Fr Burke Road, Spanish Arch and the Docks beside the Pedestrian Crossing (St Nicholas Street).

All Galway City Council Facilities will be closed from 2pm: Galway City Council Museum, Leisureland, Community Centres: Knocknacarra; Ballinfoile, Westside and Renmore.

Storm Isha: Trains to operate on all routes but expect delays

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January 21, 2024

All trains are scheduled to operate on all routes this evening during the status red warning issued by Met Éireann for Storm Isha.

But an 80 kph (50mph) speed restriction to train services operating between Athlone and Galway from 5pm this evening will result in delays.

The restriction also applies to services between Athlone and Westport/Ballina from 5pm.

Response crews will be operating on the network, and travelling on board trains, to address any issues which may arise.

Customers are advised to allow extra time to reach stations in affected areas, and to consider if their journey is absolutely necessary.

Met Éireann’s status red warning affects Galway, Mayo and Donegal from 5pm until 9pm this evening (Sunday).

Storm Isha: STATUS RED weather warning issued for Galway

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January 21, 2024