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Gort Cancer Support plans expansion of facilities

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Galway Daily news

Gort Cancer Support is seeking planning approval for an expansion of its office facilities.

Plans have been submitted to the county council to convert a building at Ballyhugh, Gort and join it with the existing Gort Cancer Support building.

The development would involve changing the permitted use of a semi-detached house on the Garrabeg road from residential to offices and merging it with the charity’s facilities.

Gort Cancer Support is a non profit which promotes “holistic, positive well-being in a safe haven environment” for people affected by the disease.

Staffed by a mixture of volunteers and professional therapists, the charity provides “a range of activities and social events, which will enhance our clients’ wellbeing and coping skills.”

Galway County Council is due to make a decision on this planning application by  September 17.

Youth Ambassadors from 13 countries learn to fight for the Atlantic Ocean

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Galway daily news Marine Institute welcoming university students for 2023 Bursary programme
Marine Institute Headquarters at Renville, Oranmore

Galway’s Marine Institute is helping young people from around the world fight for the future of the Atlantic Ocean.

Twenty-three Youth Ambassadors from countries connected to the Atlantic Ocean have been taking part in a Summer School at the Marine Institute for the past week.

This inaugural summer school is meant to equip young people with the skills and knowledge to fight for the ocean’s future through engagement with political, social, economic and scientific leaders.

The Youth Ambassadors have been learning from experts on how to develop communication campaigns on ocean issues, reach out and engage local communities and experience the challenges of those living by the ocean.

The Summer School has also introduced them to the the power of science diplomacy and the work of the Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance.

Galway TD and Minister of state for the Gaeltacht and the Islands met with the Youth Ambassadors on Saturday.

“With the Atlantic Ocean facing significant challenges posed by climate change and marine pollution, due to plastics in particular, the health of our ocean relies on the voices of the next generation to continue the current momentum for change.”

“I welcome our Youth Ambassadors to Galway, and congratulate them for taking part in this initiative,” Seán Kyne said.

“This Summer School will encourage our young ambassadors to raise awareness of the crucial value of our oceans in their own communities and contribute to the global momentum for change.”

The programme includes Youth Ambassadors from Ireland, Iceland, Canada, United States of America, Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, South Africa, Brazil, Argentina and Cabo Verde.

Ireland’s first All Atlantic Youth Ambassadors are Eimear Manning and John Armstrong, who were selected by the National Youth Council of Ireland on behalf of the Marine Institute.

Eimear completed a Masters in Marine Sustainability, and is currently working in environmental education, presenting workshops nationwide on marine sustainability, plastic pollution and water consumption.

John Armstrong completed a degree in Ecology and works as an Educational Assistant at Fota Wildlife Park and volunteers with the Nature Network.

After completing the Summer School, the Youth Ambassadors will be assigned a project partner and develop campaigns and actions to address the sustainability challenges faced by the Atlantic Ocean, and pitch their achievements at the All Atlantic Forum in 2020.

Dr Peter Heffernan CEO of the Marine Institute said, “To ensure a healthy ocean for us now and for future generations, we all need to be better informed about how the ocean affects us and how we affect the ocean.”

“This Summer School will equip our All-Atlantic Youth Ambassadors with the skills to become ocean leaders and marine champions, inspire them to work together and strive for a protected, nurtured and sustainably harnessed ocean.”

The Summer School has been developed by the Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance Co-ordination & Support Action led by the Marine Institute with the assistance of the National Youth Council of Ireland.

Galway United offers free quarter final admission to local FA teams

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Galway United sport Galway United builds up defensive line

Galway United are offering free admission to the upcoming game against Limerick to many local FA teams

Limerick and Galway United will face off at Eamon Deacy Park next Friday, August 29 with kick off at 7:45pm.

The Tribesmen made it through to the final eight in the FAI Cup after a 1-0 victory over Cork City here in Galway last Friday.

The club will be running a special “Cup Night” initiative which will grant free admission to any Galway FA teams at all levels who have won silverware in the past season.

The “Cup Night” offer is limited to a maximum of 20 players per team, along with 3 coaches. Any additional supporters will get a reduced entry fee of €5 also.

Galway shines at Milkwaukee Irish Fest

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Galway Daily life & style Galway 2020 spreasing the word at the Milwaukee Irish Fest

Building on a 25 year relationship with our sister city in the US, Galway 2020 had its own dedicated stand at the Milwaukee Irish Fest to spread word about the Capital of Culture to an audience of over 100,000 people.

The stage for Galway 2020 featured some great musical and cultural offerings from the west of Ireland at the three day Irish Fest from August 15 – 18.

Among them were bluegrass-infused The Whileaways, traditional “supergroup” Back West, Connemara fiddle players The Kanes and Leo Moran & Padraic Stevens (two of the musical talents behind The Saw Doctors).

We Banjo 3, another Galway act and Galway 2020 cultural ambassador, headlined for their eight year.

Chef Martin O’Donnell held various cookery demonstrations displaying the best of Irish cuisine and artist Joan Finnegan’s exhibition Connemara Chroma was opened by Minister Ciaran Cannon.

Other displays included a look at the ancient roads and waterways documented throughout the centuries.

Archaeologist Paul Walsh and Jennifer Moore from the Royal Irish Academy are making the journey to answer questions on the maps, taken from their Irish Historic Towns Atlas series.

While other had drawn maps of Connemara and folklore tales came from the collection of cartographer Tim Robinson kept at NUIG.

A big focus was put on Galway’s maritime tradition with Milwaukee Currach Club creating a 3D model display of he Hooker in the Meehan Boat house.

A huge number of people worked on helping to put together a showcase of Galway for the delegation including Senator Billy Lawless, Minister Ciaran Cannon, Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway Cllr. James McClearn, Mayor of Galway City Mike Cubbard.

Galway and Milwaukee have been cultivating lose relationships for the best part of 25 years, and 20 years ago chose to put it on paper by becoming sister cities.

An Bord Pleanála shoots down county council housing plans

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

Galway County Council’s application to build a housing development near Oughterard has been rejected by An Bord Pleanála.

The county council was seeking approval for a housing scheme with 13 units at Claremount, Oughterard consisting of nine single storey, two-bed houses and four two-storey, two bed homes.

The site for the scheme was north of the existing Sruchán An Chláir housing estate and 1.225km away from Market Square in Oughterard.

A Natura Impact Statement was submitted with this application due to the project’s proximity to Lough Corrib and the Owenriff River, which are protected areas.

The NIS said that there would be no environmental impact if mitigation measures were undertaken during construction.

But concerns were expressed by the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht about the lack of an ecological assessment and potential impacts on the Freshwater Pearl Mussell.

A total of 14 public submissions were also received by the planning authority objecting to the housing project.

The application was rejected by An Bord Pleanála on environmental grounds, saying that it wasn’t satisfied that the project “would not adversely affect the integrity of the European Sites, the Lough Corrib Special Area of Conservation and the Lough Corrib Special Protection Area”.

The remote location of the site was also noted by the planning authority as a reason for refusal.

“Having regard to the lack of a pedestrian linkage and the excessive walking distance to the centre of Oughterard, the absence of public transport to the village centre and the lack of social and community facilities in the vicinity, it is considered that the proposed development would be excessively car dependent”.

Claddagh street closing daily for the next two weeks

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Galway Daily news road closure

St. Dominic’s road in the Claddagh will be closed during the day for the next two weeks while works are taking place.

The City Council has ordered the Claddagh road closed from 8am to 6pm each day from Monday, August 26 through to Friday, September 6 inclusive.

The closure order will affect the stretch of road from the junction with School Avenue to the junction with the Fr Burke road.

The closure is to allow the relaying of water mains by Irish Water.

Further road closures in the Claddagh will take place throughout September and October as the work continues.

More information about the upcoming closures and maps of the affected areas can be downloaded from the city council website.

3,000 people tour navy ship docked in Galway

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Galway Daily news 3,000 people come to tour navy ship in Galway

Just under 3,000 people came out to tour the Irish Navy patrol ship the LÉ Samuel Beckett while it was docked in Galway yesterday.

The navy had the Samuel Beckett docked in Galway on Sunday as part of a four week long Maritime Defence & Security Operations patrol of Irish waters.

Earlier this week it detained a Portuguese ship fishing illegally off the south coast.

The LÉ Samuel Beckett is one of four new patrol vessels build for the Irish Naval Service in the past five years.

It was the first completed in 2014, followed by the LÉ James Joyce in 2015, and the LÉ William Butler Yeats in 2016 and LÉ George Bernard Shaw last year.

The four are often called the playwright sisters due to their names, the first navy ships which weren’t named for mythic figures from Irish past.

Other than patrolling Irish waters for smugglers and illegal fishing, the naval service undertakes humanitarian missions in the Mediterranean sea, rescuing migrants.

While docked in Galway this weekend, members of the public could get a guided tour of the ship from crew members from 10am to midday and again from 2pm to 5pm.

The Irish Naval service is currently in a recruitment drive to combat low staffing levels that currently stand at just under 1,100 people.

Full details of the careers available the requirements can be found at military.ie/careers/naval-service.

Connacht’s Heineken Champions Cup fixtures confirmed

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Galway Daily sport Connacht Champions Cup fixtures confirmed

Connacht will be starting their 2019/20 Heineken Champions Cup season on home ground against Montpellier on November 17.

Full fixtures for the pool stages of the Heineken Champions Cup have been confirmed, both dates and kick off times.

After Montpeiller, Connacht will be travelling to their first away game less than a week later to Toulouse at the Stade Ernest Wallon.

There’s bit more of a break after that before a double feature against Glouchester, firstly at Kingsholm Stadium on December 8, and then back on home soil at the Sportsground on December 14.

The last home game of the pool will be against Toulouse on January 11, followed by another run at Montpellier at the GGL Stadium on Sunday, January 19.

Tickets for these fixtures will go on general sale on Monday.

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Clifden water outages to continue until Monday

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Galway city news Water outages in Salthill due to burst mains today

Water outages in the Clifden area are expected to persist until Monday due to a burst water main.

A broken pipe causing supply disruptions in Clifden was first reported by Irish Water shortly before 3pm this afternoon.

Repairs works currently have an estimated time of completion of 9am on Monday morning.

People who experiencing a water outage are advised that it may take 2 – 3 hours for the full water supply to return after repairs are completed.

Further updates on the situation will be available through Irish Water’s Supply and Service page, or people affected can call 1850 278278.

Illegal dumping needs proactive response says Murphy

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Galway Daily news Galway TD calls for impounding of vehicles used in illegal dumping

More resources need to be allocated to fight illegal dumping in Galway which is both an “eyesore” and poses “potential public health concerns”.

Galway Roscommon TD Eugene Murphy said it is shameful to rubbish in parks, lay-bys and on roadsides from illegal dumping.

“We live is such a picturesque part of the country, and our local economy is heavily reliant on trade from tourism,” Eugene Murphy warned.

Deputy Murphy has said the government must give local authorities the power to find creative solutions to combat illegal dumping.

“Drone surveillance and monitoring could be deployed over dumping blackspots which could see people caught red-handed and prosecuted,” the Fianna Fáil TD suggested.

Fighting illegal dumping requires a lot of manpower, surveillance, and enforcement resources Deputy Murphy said, adding that not enough is being allocated to councils.

A €3 million Anti-Dumping initiative was announced in April which would focus on working with local communities on blackspots in rural areas and spreading awareness.

On top of being an eyesore, he warned that when toxic materials are dumped it poses potential public health problems.

“There needs to a pro-active rather than reactive approach to illegal dumping,” Eugene Murphy said.

“Taxpayers end up footing the bill when a Council team have to travel to a site and remove couches, washing machines, tyres or whatever it might be. It’s not fair and must be dealt with”

Carraroe woman laid to rest as husband charged with her murder in the US

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Galway Daily news Carraroe woman laid to rest as husband is charged with her murder

Ellen Munstis of Carraroe was laid to rest in her home town this week as her husband has been charged with her murder in the United States.

Ellen Munstis (74) was found shot to death in her home in New Hampshire in the early hours of August 10. Her husband Roderick (79) has pleaded not guilty to her murder.

Mrs Muntis, nee Lydon, was orginally from Carraroe but lived with her husband in Derry, New Hampshire after they emigrated some years ago.

A statement from the New Hampshire Attorney General Gordon J. MacDonald along with state and local police officials said that “At approximately 12:03 a.m. on August 10, 2019, Derry Police were routed a 911 call from the residence at 151 Bypass 28 in Derry.”

“The caller identified himself as Roderick Munstis. Upon arrival at the home, responding officers discovered the other resident of the home, Ellen Munstis, deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.”

“Mr. Munstis has been arrested on alternative counts of knowing and reckless second-degree murder for killing Ellen Munstis.”

“The charges and allegations are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.”

A neighbour of the elderly couple told the Eagle Tribune that the two were pleasant neighbours.

“We never had an issue with them. They’ve always been nice, but kept to themselves,” said Kristen Cote, adding that she was shocked by the murder.

Ellen was brought home to Ireland this week and reposed at her family’s funeral home in Carraroe.

She was laid to rest on Friday at Clynagh Cemetery after a funeral mass at St Mac Dara Church.

 

photo: Roderick Munstis credit: Derry NH Police Department

Students urged to make sure rented accommodation meets safety standards

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The National Standards Authority is urging all students moving into private rented accommodation to ensure it meets the proper health and safety standards.

More than 50,000 young people will be entering into third level education for the first time come September, many of whom will be spending the next nine months in rented accommodation.

Countless more students will be returning for another academic year at University or an Institute of Technology.

Minister Pat Breen said “Standards are playing an increasingly significant role in society by highlighting and ensuring the quality of the goods we buy, the services we use and the work we undertake.”

“I would encourage all students to be aware of the importance of standards, not only for their college years, but throughout their future working lives.”

The NSAI highlighted that landlords have an obligation to meet certain minimum physical and safety standards including, but not limited to, the presence of two smoke alarms, a Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector, a fire blanket and a fixed heater.

“Finding appropriate rental accommodation for students in the current climate is very challenging,  given the current shortage in housing supply,” said Pat Bracken, NSAI’s Director of Corporate Services.

“We’re asking people to be mindful of standards when they do secure a place to stay and, if necessary, to remind landlords of their obligations when it comes to providing a safe place to live.”

“All rental accommodation, regardless of size or type, should contain two smoke alarms, a CO detector, a fire blanket and fixed heating.”

“All of those items should display the CE mark and, where applicable, meet the relevant standards,” he added.

Some safety tips from the NSAI include: only buy electrical appliances which display the CE mark, avoid overloading power circuits, keep electric heaters away from everything else, and regularly test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Protesters chant “Modi terrorist” at demonstration against Kashmir crisis

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Galway Daily news Eyre Square protest against ongoing Kashmir crisis

This week, members of the Galway Pakastani Community gathered in Eyre Square to protest against the ongoing Kashmir crisis, with loud chants of ‘Modi terrorist’ about the Indian Prime Minister.

The solidarity vigil with the people of Kashmir was organized with the help of Joe Loughnane from the Galway Anti Racism Network.

Kashmir is a predominantly Muslim semi-autonomous state in the Himalayan region that has been the subject of a long running dispute between India and Pakistan.

Over the last month, India has been accused of breaching international law and committing human rights abuses against the Kashmiri people.

These allegations come after the Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party recently made the decision to abolish Kashmir’s semi-autonomous status placing it under direct military control.

Since being placed under military control, additional Indian troops have been deployed in the region.

This has led to the closure of schools and colleges, exodus of tourists, arrests of journalists and political leaders while telephone and internet services have been suspended.

It has been difficult for news about the exact circumstances on the ground in Kashmir to get out, as the Indian government has imposed a communications blackout in the region.

In response to these developments, a solidarity vigil for the Kashmiri people was organised in Galway City.

Chants rang out from Eyre Square labeling the Indian Prime Minister, Marendra Modri as a terrorist while the crowd simultaneously screamed out for freedom of the Kashmiri people.

Many of those at the protest came from Kashmir and currently have family in the region who they have not heard from for over two weeks.

Speaking to Galway Daily, Raja Kashmiri informed us that he hasn’t been able to contact his family in over two weeks. It’s gotten to the point where now seriously fears for his brother and sister’s safety.

His brother works on the border between Kashmir and India and up recently he could only keep in contact with his brother over the phone.

Fellow protester, Abdul Isna informed us that he hasn’t heard from his mother, father or grandmother in over 15 days and has “no idea” how they are.

He compared Kashmir to an “open air prison with 8 million people”.

This all the more alarming due to the fact his grandmother is currently suffering from pneumonia in the midst of reports that hospitals in the region are running out of medicine.

Abdul has been so consumed with worry for his family that he has barely been able to eat over the last two weeks.

He added that he couldn’t even celebrate Eid on August 10 due to the fact he was unable to contact anyone back home.

The solidarity vigil set out to raise awareness of the ongoing situation in Kashmir which sees relations between Pakistan and India, two nuclear powers, reach a new low point.

Many at the protest called for a referendum on Kashmiri independence as matter of urgency.

The protesters screamed out for justice and freedom for the Kashmiri people while referring to the current Indian Government as the “Hindu KKK”.

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Athenry housing plans submitted for council approval

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Galway daily news Knocknacarra social housing

Plans have been submitted to the county council for a new housing development in Athenry.

Approval is being sought for a housing development at Raheen, Athenry consisting of 17 two-storey houses.

The plans call for the construction of one detached house with three bedrooms; 6 semi-detached, three-bedroom homes, 6 three-bedroom terraced homes; and four two-bedroom, semi-detached houses.

Two of the three-bedroom semi-detached houses would be set aside for affordable or social housing as required under Part V planning obligations.

Irish Water said that a connection to the public network can be facilitated, but that this is subject to upgrades to the Athenry wastewater network which are currently at the detailed design stage.

The site of the housing development is currently a grass field near the Raheen Woods Hotel, with offices belonging to the OPW to the rear of the site.

The landscape design for the estate says that area fronting on the road will have a boundary wall of Irish limestone with a screening of trees to limit the visual impact.

An Appropriate Assessment Screening Report and Road Safety Audit were both carried out for this project and submitted with the planning application.

Two submissions have been made to the county council concerning this project.

The Ballygarraun Residents Association said that it was overall in support of the project, but has number of concerns.

They said that planning permission should be conditional on the upgrade to the local wastewater network being complete before construction begins.

It was also said that the housing density in the design is too high, and notes the Road Safety Audit’s point that there is no dedicated crossing point to the footpath opposite the estate.

A second submission was made by locals supporting the points raised by the Residents Association.

A decision on this planning application is due from Galway County Council by September 9.

International energy conference pushing a carbon free future at NUIG

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Galway Daily news Carbon free energy industry conference NUIG

Working towards a carbon free energy industry will be the talk of the town  at 8th international conference on ‘Biotechniques for Air Pollution Control and Bioenergy’ at NUIG.

NUI Galway is hosting this conference with researchers from over 20 countries to share knowledge and innovations on building carbon-neutral industry, sustainable agriculture and sustainable cities.

This year’s conference will focus on the topic of Waste Gas Treatment, how it can be eliminated or reused for practical ends.

New research from NUI Galway’s New Energy Technologies laboratory will present novel developments in hydrogen gas production using microbes from waste, as well as the production of valuable chemicals from carbon dioxide gas.

For example, biogas formed during manure decomposition on farms can be used as a fuel once it has gone through a purification stage, which is currently the focus of investigation at NUIG.

“This is a unique conference, organised biannually to discuss biological processes to treat waste gas emissions from industry and agriculture,” said Prof Piet Lens, Established Professor of New Energy Technologies at NUIG.

“At the conference, innovative processes to decarbonise the energy system will be discussed in order to achieve a carbon-neutral industry, sustainable agriculture and sustainable cities.”

He added that the conference will also see hands on presentations of technologies meant to help Ireland meet the targets set in the Climate Action Plan.

During the three day conference taking place on August 28 – 30 researchers will present new discoveries in biogas purification and upgrading by using bacteria; converting industrial waste gases into useful biofuels; and analytical and modelling methods to monitor the functioning of waste gas treatment systems.

The conference will feature over 50 presentations and aims to open new doors to academic and industrial partners in order to facilitate research cooperation between academia and industry.

The conference will take place in the Ó Tnúthail Lecture Theatre, Arts Millenium Building, South Campus, NUI Galway from 28-30 August.

Galway Pride thanks supporters after biggest ever parade

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Galway Daily news Galway Pride 2020 summer festival cancelled

The Galway Community Pride committee has thanked all those who “marched, chanted, and joined us” to make this years Galway Pride the biggest in its 30 year history.

Celebrating 30 consecutive years, Galway Pride 2019 saw nearly 2,000 people marching through the streets of Galway last weekend after a week of talks, events, and a history exhibit of the 30 years of Pride.

The Committee said: “Galway Pride is and always will be by the community, for the community; it’s about celebrating our fantastic friends and family in the West. And about making our voices heard from the changes we need to see. It’s been a tough journey at times but we’re so glad we got to spend it with all of you.”

Over the course of the week Pride saw a number of successful events from a Gaylí, to a non-binary panel discussion, tea parties, and a remembrance of their thirty years.

This years Pride was also Galway’s first bilingual year, and this is something they believe will also become a lasting tradition.

There were some negative notes over the week, and not just the weather. The Rainbow flag which hung in Eyre Square was stolen twice over Galway Pride week. The Committee added: “It’s disappointing but unsurprising to see this kind of targeting. But we know those actions represent a small few and most of Galway stands proudly with us.”

Couple raise €14,510 for UHG cancer patient fund

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Galway Daily news UHG cancer patient comfort fund cheque

A Tipperary couple raised €14,510 to the Cancer Services Patient Comfort Fund at UHG out of gratitude for the incredible care they received at the hospital.

Mr Patrick Cahalan and his wife Caroline from Roscrea, Co. Tipperary recently presented a cheque to UHG staff from the cancer services and radiotherapy departments.

Mr Cahalan thanked staff who made an impact on his life and said, “When I was treated in the hospital in 2015 it was a real eye-opener as I had no idea what went on.”

“I was so well looked after that I felt I had to give something back to the wonderful doctors and nurses in UHG.”

The Calahans raised the money by carrying out a sponsored climb of Carrauntoohil with family and friends.

Stephen Coyne, Radiotherapy Service Manager at UHG, expressed his gratitude to the Cahalan family.

“We would like to sincerely thank Patrick, his wife Caroline and also their friends and family for the time and effort they put in to raise such a substantial sum of money for the Cancer Services Patient Comfort Fund.”

“In the past the Patient Comfort Fund has been used to buy TVs for the clinical rooms and comfortable chairs for the waiting areas.”

“These sound like small changes but they are significant for the patients who are undergoing treatment for cancer. This donation will help us do even more to improve the patients’ journey.”

Pictured above at the cheque presentation are, from the left: Caroline Cahalan; Patrick Cahalan; Anysja Zuchora, Senior Radiotherapy Physicist; Ger O’Boyle, Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Radiotherapy; Stephen Coyne, Radiotherapy Service Manager; Olivia Langan, Clinical Nurse Manager 2 Radiotherapy; Helen O`Reilly, Clinical Nurse Manager 3 Cancer Services; and Margaret Moore Head of Radiotherapy Physics.

Tuam road water mains repairs to cause three day disruption

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Galway Daily news Mains repairs to cause water outages in Salthill next week

Repair work being carried out on the water network on the Tuam Road will cause disruptions to traffic and the local water supply for three days next week.

Irish Water will be carrying out main repairs on the Tuam Road as part of the National Leaks Reduction Programme.

The works will get underway at 9am on Monday, August 26 and are scheduled to last until 5pm on August 28.

A traffic management system will be in place for the duration of the works.

People living along the Tuam Road and surrounding areas of the city may experience water outages while repairs are taking place.

Further updates will be available through Irish Water’s Supply and Service page.

Delightful news as Galway’s Mr Waffle remake Renmore’s Delight café

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Galway Daily life & style Delight café Renmore new ownership

Delight café in Renmore, a beloved fixture in the area for 14 years, has undergone a major facelift with its new owners, Galway’s café group Mr Waffle and Ground & Co.

Owner and Renmore man Kevin Nugent has, along with his team lead by Stephanie Doherty, Niamh Gallagher and Leroy Marshall, undertaken a complete refurbishment of the café to build the best experience for diners.

The newly refitted café on Renmore Avenue has seating for 35 inside and another 20 people outside in the newly built deck.

Delight is open six days a week with a full catering, delivery, or collection menu for breakfast, lunch and afternoon bites along with a full juice bar so you can enjoy freshly made juices, smoothies with a salad or a great sambo on in house baked breads.

Start of the day with a light option of toasted homemade Sourdough smothered in butter and jam, or locally made Totally Nutz peanut butter.

Go savoury with Avocado and Goats Cheese or staff favourite already the toasted sourdough,Ricotta, drizzle of honey and Dukkah.

Bigger breakfast options include Leroy’s Famous Sausage Roll with homemade Relish, or a Collerans Bacon and cream cheese bagel, homemade Granola with Greek Yogurt and Berries, creamy topped Porridge.

Lunch is all about great sandwiches, wraps, bagels and salads, with a range in-house baked breads range from sourdough to pesto breads to seeded baguettes.

Meat lovers rejoice with the Dustin, a power play of Roast Turkey Breast, Crispy Bacon, Sage and Onion Stuffing with Cranberry Sauce and Mayo on a seeded Baguette or go all in for the Sicilian with Chorizo, Sliced Chicken Breast, Swiss Cheese, Peppers and Red Onion with a Zesty Garlic Mayo on Foccacia Bread.

Plant based sandwiches would make you be a vegetarian with The Gardiner, Organic Falafel with Red Slaw, Carrot, Beetroot Hummus, Drizzle of Garlic Dressing and Mixed Leaves in a wrap and the Nelson, Grilled Halloumi, tomato, avocado, leaves on a pesto ciabatta stealing the show.

If you are ditching the bread and fear the hunger, a Delight Salad is the answer. Their Pesto Chicken Salad with sun dried tomatoes and range of veggies will make you fall in love with leafy food.

Or for a little more bite try the Hunter Salad with Roast Turkey Breast, Sage & Onion Stuffing, Smoked Ham, Egg Mayo, Cheddar Cheese, Country Relish, Sliced Tomato and Red Onion on a Bed of dressed leaves.

Get juiced up with the plethora of options to choose from at the Delight juice bar such as the Refresher with Apple, Pear, Lemon, Pineapple or the Green Delight with Spinach, Cucumber, Apple, Avocado, the Detoxifier with Carrot, Ginger, Apple or the Power Clean with Carrot, Pineapple, Banana, Strawberry.

Those juices will be joined by a wide range of smoothies for people looking to get a bit more fruit in their lives.

Delight is open Six days a week from Monday to Saturday from 8am to 4pm with free customer parking right outside the door.

Pre order your food by calling 091-761466 or pop into Delight on Renmore Avenue.

Applications open for city council Environmental Partnership fund

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Galway Daily news 2019 environmental partnership fund

Applications have now opened for the 2019 Galway City Council Environmental Partnership Fund.

Groups and communities in the city who have an idea for a project that could increase local levels of environmental awareness or help the community to become more sustainable can get financial support through this fund.

This Fund promotes sustainable development by assisting small scale, non-profit environmental projects at local level.

Projects should focus on environmental awareness and actions which complement national environmental policies such as those on waste, biodiversity, water conservation and climate change.

The fund has supported a wide variety of projects in the past including community gardens and allotments, compost schemes, rainwater harvesting, biodiversity projects, waste reduction initiatives, educational initiatives and exhibitions.

Examples of previously funded projects can be viewed online at www.dccae.gov.ie.

Applications for this year’s fund can be made directly to the city council environment section, with forms available at the council or online at galwaycity.ie/localagenda.

Applications must be made to Galway City Council no later than 5pm on Friday, September 27, 2019.

Email applications will be accepted.