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Sale of a cow raises over €2,500 for Galway Hospice

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Galway Daily news Cancelled agricultural shows can keep government funding for next year

‘Rosie the Red Limousin heifer’ went for €2,500 on the block in Ennis this week, with all proceeds going directly to Galway Hospice.

The Conroy family donated Rosie for auction in memory of Josephine Conroy of Whitegate, Galway who passed away this year.

On Facebook, Fiona Conroy offered her sincere thanks to Martin McNamara and the staff of Clare Marts Ltd.

She also thanked Brendan Keane and his family who purchased Rosie and “To our local community for all the support we received and also everyone who travelled to Ennis today.”

The auction took place at Ennis Mart last Thursday, December 13.

The final sum raised, through the sale of Rosie and “donations kindly contributed” will be known by the end of the week.

Galway Hospice is the main palliative care unit in the city, with both inpatient and day care facilities.

 

Storm Deirdre weather warning downgraded for Galway

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galway daily news Storm Deirdre weather warning downgraded for Galway

An orange weather warning issued for Galway ahead of Storm Deirdre has been downgraded to status yellow this afternoon.

Earlier today the yellow weather warning issued last night was upgraded to status orange as Storm Deirdre approached Ireland.

Met Eireann warned at the time that gusts of up to 130km/hr could be expected.

That orange warning has been lifted, though yellow warnings for wind and rain remain in place.

Wind speeds are expected to average 65km/hr this afternoon, with gusts of 110km/hr possible.

Heavy rains are also expected throughout all of Ireland today with 30mm to 50mm expected to accumulate, with even more in mountainous areas.

The weather warning for wind will expire at 7pm this evening, while the rainfall warning will remain in effect until midnight.

Galway city council has road crews on standby today in case of any flooding in town.

Though the intensity of the winds will be less than predicted this morning, the council is still advising people to be careful of flying debris.

Storm Deirdre is having its worst effects in the south as an orange warning remains in place for Cork, Waterford, and Wexford.

An orange warning also remains in effect for Donegal, and this will expire at 10pm.

Take a dive with COPE Galway’s Christmas Day Swim

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Galway Daily news Return to Galway Bay for COPE Christmas Swim

Brave the cold so others don’t have to this Christmas with the COPE Galway Christmas Day Swim.

This is the 29th annual Christmas Day Swim organised by COPE, where swimmers gather in Salthill and brave the icy waters together to raise money for the most vulnerable people in our society.

Last year over 450 people took time out of there Christmas Day to take the plunge, raising €28,900 for COPE’s services in Galway.

Registration for the Christmas day Swim is €10 for one person or €30 for the family.

Anyone who wants to take the time out of the holiday season to help those who aren’t so fortunate can register online here.

The Christmas Day Swim will take place at Blackrock Pier in Salthill from 10am to 1pm.

COPE is also looking for any volunteers willing to come and shake a bucket to help raise money for a spell on Christmas between 10am and 2pm.

The charity also took to Facebook to thank everyone who has so far donated goods to be given to vulnerable families over this Christmas period.

If you want to give a little something to help out those less fortunate over the holidays, donations are still being accepted.

Galway TD working with EU Commissioner to regulate social media

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Galway Daily news Naughton accuses opposition of playing politics with healthcare fake

Galway West TD Hildegarde Naughton will be working with the EU Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society to create Europe wide legislation governing social media.

The Fine Gael TD has agreed to serve as the link between the Commissioner and the Grand International Committee on Disinformation and Fake News where she represents Ireland.

Deputy Naughton said its time for governments to impose some rules on social media giants.

“I met with Mariya Gabriel this morning to emphasise the need to move away from an acceptance of self-regulation to the Commission proposing Europe-wide legislation on social media.”

“She has agreed to work with me towards regulating social media, with EU-legislation as a long term goal.”

The Grand Committee is made up of representatives from the parliaments of Ireland, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Latvia, Singapore and the United Kingdom.

Together they represent some 400 million Facebook users.

The committee met last month, inviting Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to appear and answer questions about the spread of fake news on his platform.

Zuckerberg, who has also been called to appear before multiple national parliaments, declined the committee’s request.

From January, Deputy Naughton said, EU Commissioner will be seeking monthly reports from social media companies about advertising, the use of citizens’ data, and fake accounts.

“I have been asked to be the link between the EU Commission and the Grand International Committee on this issue.”

“The Grand Committee met last month and I will invite the Committee to Dublin in 2019 to continue its work,” Deputy Naughton concluded.

Gardeners exposed to low levels of potentially carcinogenic pesticides

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Galway Daily news Study finds horticultural workers exposed to low levels of potentially cancer causing pesticides

A research study by scientists at NUI Galway has found low levels of exposure to a potentially cancer causing pesticide among professional gardeners and horticulturists.

Glysophate is the highest the most used pesticide around the world, used extensively to control the spread of invasive weeds like Knotwood.

Recently it’s gotten much attention as the International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified as “probably carcinogenic to humans”.

However that assessment is contested by the European Food Safety Authority and other international bodies.

Despite its widespread use, and a clear public interest in understanding how out bodies absorb it, there is little data available on human exposure to Glysophate.

This four year study on the exposure of horticulturists to the pesticide was led by Dr Marie Coggins and PhD researcher Alison Connolly from NUI Galway.

Since 2014 the research team have been conducting a biomonitoring study of professional amenity horticultural workers to assess their exposure to Glysophate.

This involved collecting hundreds of urine samples from subjects, along with swaps taken from their hands and the area around the mouth.

Additional samples were taken from places they had frequent skin contact with like steering wheels and gloves.

Commenting on the study, Dr Coggins said said there is scarcity of this kind of data on chemicals like pesticides in Europe.

“In this study detectable levels of pesticides in urine were low,” she said.

“However, further studies such as this one are required to fully characterise chemical exposures in humans to support risk assessment and to inform policy.”

A total of 200 urine samples and 350 wipes and gloves were collected and analysed for this study.

The results showed low levels of glysophate exposure among professional amenity horticultural workers.

The highest recorded levels were less than 1% of the ‘Acceptable Operator Exposure Level’ (AOEL) set by the European Food Safety Authority.

It also found that the largest contributing factor was skin contamination of the hands, accounting for 40% of the total exposure.

However the researchers said that inadvertent ingestion of pesticides may also play a contributing role.

What this study highlights, they say, is the importance of proper usage of personal protective equipment when spraying pesticides.

Oh let it blow, let it blow, let it blow – Storm Deirdre to hit Galway

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

It’s far from the most wonderful time of the year as Storm Deirdre will see Galway battered with heavy wind and rain.

A status orange warning for both wind and rainfall is in effect for Galway and all of Ireland today as the developing Storm Deirdre sweeps the country.

Strong winds have been battering Galway since the early hours of the morning but will get worse as Storm Deirdre develops in the afternoon.

Sustained winds of up to 65km/hr are expected, with gusts or up to 100km/hr.

But, during the afternoon Met Eireann is warning these will get worse as gusts will reach 130km/hr in western counties.

Later in the day Storm Deirdre is expected to head east going into the evening.

The orange warning for Storm Deirdre will remain in place throughout Saturday until midnight.

A yellow warning for rain is also in effect, with heavy rainfall expected throughout the day.

Accumulation of 30mm to 50mm is expected to occur, with mountainous areas exceeding these limits.

This yellow warning for rain will also continue until midnight.

It will also be a perilous day on the ocean as an orange warning has been issued for all Irish waters.

Southeasterly Winds will start the day at gale force 8 or strong gale 9.

Throughout Saturday these will deteriorate to northwest storm force 10, possibly violent storm 11 strength winds.

Festive crafts return to Galway Arts Centre Christmas Fair

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Galway daily life & style Find some festive crafts at the Galway Arts Centre Christmas fair this weekend

The Galway Arts Centre Christmas Fair is returning this weekend with a wide range of hand crafted goods to put under the tree.

There’s something for everyone as the Christmas fair branches out into three major strands over two days.

Pick up some great gifts from among the best handmade jewellery, art prints, original paintings, wooden crafts and more from Galway’s craftspeople at the Design and Craft Fair.

Or browse through stalls of retro, antique, designer, and second hand goods at the Christmas Style Flea Market.

If the kids don’t love shopping then they might enjoy the Kids Christmas Craft Corner with free art workshops for kids aged 5+ running from 12-4pm.

They can master a range of recycling themed Christmas crafts while you browse the stalls, Or maybe take the breather to relax at Lady Gregory’s Tea Rooms.

Whatever you speed or interest, you’re sure to find something at the Arts Centre Christmas Fair.

This unmissable festive showing of local crafts is on at Galway Arts Centre on Dominick Street this Saturday & Sunday, December 15-16 from 11am to 6pm each day.

Galway man wins €20,000 on scratch card his mum bought him

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Galway Daily news Four Galway community groups awarded funding for special transport vehicles

One Galway man is thanking the lucky stars for his mum after winning €20,000 on a scratch card she bought him.

The ecstatic Connemara man was gifted the €2 Diamond Deluxe Doubler by his mum.

She’d picked the National Lottery scratch card up at a Spar in Carraroe.

The lucky man told the Irish Independent that he’d left the card untouched in the car for a couple of days.

When he finally got around to having a go at the scratch card, the lucky winner, who wished to remain anonymous, said he couldn’t believe his luck.

This was a great thing to win just in time for the holiday season, he suggested.

Asked what he plans to spend the winnings on, he said that he would be doing some house renovations.

Other than that, his nieces and nephews, and most certainly his mum, are going to be in for a great Christmas.

Free Christmas Parking across Galway county

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Galway daily news Salthill car parks reopen after run of bad weather

Parking will be free at multiple towns across Galway county over the Christmas period from Saturday.

Free public parking will be available at Athenry, Ballinasloe, Cleggan, Clifden, Gort, Loughrea and Tuam

From tomorrow, Saturday December 15 at 11am, areas that are normally public pay parking in these towns will be free.

Galway County Council have announced this free holiday parking will continue up to December 24.

Galway Centre for Independent Living gets funding for new buses

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Galway daily news Galway Centre for Independent Living celebrates 25th anniversary

The Galway Centre for Independent Living will be replacing buses that have come to the end of their lifespan with newly announced funding.

The GCIL was allocated €73,920 to replace their old vehicles with new one with a similar passenger capacity.

GCIL provides professional services, including transportation, to help people with a disability to continue living in their own home, as independently as possible

Minster for Rural & Community Development Michael Ring announced the funding today as one of 52 Social Enterprises receiving a grant from the Dormant Accounts Fund.

The Galway Traveller Movement also benefited from the funding announced today.

They will receive €68,758 to purchase specialist equipment including a Gradeall Multi material baler and a long bed industrial shredding machine to shred mattress springs.

€2 million in funding for different Social Enterprises was announced by Minister Ring today.

A call for applications from local community groups was put out in July.

Over 100 applications were submitted, of which 52 were chosen to receive a grant.

Minister Ring said that social enterprises create jobs, bring social benefits, and breathe life into communities.

“Most importantly, they carry out this work in communities and areas which are most in need, including rural areas which would otherwise struggle to attract mainstream providers in certain sectors.”

The funding for these social enterprise grants was delivered from the Dormant Accounts Fund.

The funding announced today is for improvements to services through buying essential equipment, accessible vehicles and premises refurbishment.”

Local TDs demand funding for Galway Autism Partnership in crisis

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Galway daily news Local TDs demand funding for Galway Autism partnership in crisis

Two Galway TDs have demanded that the state provide enough money to keep Galway Autism Partnership open amid a funding crisis.

Speaking in the Dáil this week Galway West TDs Catherine Connolly and Eamon Ó Cuív said the state must provide the funding to keep this essential service running.

GAP have said that despite desperate fundraising efforts it needs another €75,000 to keep the doors open.

The HSE is meeting with GAP today to discuss ways to work with the charity to keep services running.

Previously, Galway Autism Partnership applied for section 39 funding from the HSE and were turned down.

Deputy Connolly said it was interesting that though the charity is not funded by the state 53% of referrals to it are from state funded agencies.

“The HSE and Tusla are referring people to the Galway Autism Partnership while it is trying to survive on a shoestring budget, fund-raising and charity.”

Deputy Ó Cuív said that the clubs, camps, and sporting events put on by GAP are incredibly important social lifelines for children with autism.

“The reality is that the supports needed by parents and their autistic children are not being given,” he said.

“GAP is fulfilling a very important role in providing those services, but it needs money.”

The two deputies suggested that the relatively small figure needed to keep GAP could easily be found in the Dormant Accounts Fund, where there is €150 million currently going unused.

GAP provides essential support for nearly 500 people around Galway city and county, both children with autism and their families.

They don’t provide therapeutic services for people with autism, but rather aim to “bridge the gap” between existing services and the community.

This has become an increasingly essential role, Catherine Connolly said, because “services in Galway for people with autism are simply appalling.”

tarting off as a small online group, Galway Autism Partnership was officially founded in 2011 as a registered charity by a group of parents and adults on the spectrum.

The following year the group was able to purchase the house and garden at Tigh Ronain after a generous donation by Ramona Nicolas on the Secret Millionaire.

Speaking for Minister of State for Disability Finian McGrath, Deputy Damien English said that it wouldn’t be appropriate for the Minister to comment on specific funding requests as the HSE’s national service plan for 2019 hasn’t been published.

He added that two reports on autism in Ireland with key heath recommendations had recently been published by the Department and the HSE.

“To be honest, parents do not want studies,” insisted Eamon Ó Cuív, “They just want GAP to continue doing what it does with a small amount of money.”

Submissions open for Galway Film Fleadh 2019

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Galway Daily news omniplex cinema in ballinalsoe

Submissions are now open for feature films that want to be in with a chance at an award at the 2019 Galway Film Fleadh.

Galway Film Fleadh is Ireland’s leading film festival, known around the world as the place to discover New Irish Cinema.

Some of the greatest recent hits of Irish cinema made their debut at the film fleadh such as the hilarious The Young Offenders which won Best Feature Film at the 2016 festival.

It’s not just homegrown cinema that comes to the fleadh for recognition, last year Christopher Nolan’s worldwide hit Dunkirk made it’s Irish debut in Galway.

On top of the awards consideration, and everything there is for cinema lovers to see, the fleadh is also host to the Galway Film Fair, Ireland’s only film marketplace.

If you’re a filmmaker with a work-in-progress or completed film to showcase, then bring it to the Galway Film Fleadh where you can be sure of the best audiences in Ireland.

The Galway Film Fleadh awards feature films selected for competition in the following categories:

  • Best Irish Debut Film
  • Best International Debut Film
  • Best Irish Film
  • Best International Film
  • Best Irish Documentary
  • Best International Documentary
  • Best Cinematography in an Irish Film

Other great recent winners include The Dig, Katie, Gutland, Michael Inside, God’s Own Country, Sanctuary, A Date for Mad Mary.

More information on the submission guidelines can be found on the film fleadh’s website here.

Those who make their submission before Friday, January 18 can take advantage of the discounted fee of €30, entries after that will be charged €40.

The closing date for entries to be in by is March 15, 2019.

Traffic lights down on Headford road due to burst main

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Galway daily news Traffic lights at UHG out of action until next week

Traffic lights are currently down along the Headford Road after a water main burst this morning.

The broken traffic lights are opposite Scellig Ard in Ballinfoyle.

Temporary traffic lights are in place while repairs are being carried out.

Galway city council are advising motorists to avoid the road this morning if at all possible.

According to Irish Water, residents of  Barra Na Cluana, Lus Léana, Cluain Fáda, Ballinfoyle Mews and surrounding areas of the city may also lose their water supply.

Repair works for the water main currently have an estimated completion time of 1pm this afternoon.

No timeline has been given yet for when the lights will be restored.

Disability support group approved for new residential centre

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Galway Daily news Ability West plans new Headford day centre

Ability West has been granted planning approval for a new residential centre to improve its services in Portumna.

The non-profit providing support for people with an intellectual disability had sough permission for a group home adjacent to its existing Portumna facility.

Ability West already operates a facility on Church Street, Portumna, St. Dympna’s Adult Day Service.

In its application for planning permission the group said that the proximity of the two facilities would be ideal for easy access and staffing of the new group home.

The new group home will be a single-storey building that’s designed to keeps its residents as part of the local community and close to the town’s amenities.

This is important for helping the residents live as independently as possible.

The new residential unit is required to meet the needs of four service users of Ability West which are not being met in their present circumstances.

The new build will free up space for other part time time service users at Ash Services run by Disability West.

The building was designed to meet the specific sensory needs of its residents.

Ability West has been providing services and support for people with an intellectual disability since 1962.

This voluntary organisation supports over 540 children and adults with an intellectual disability or autism in Galway city and county.

They currently operate 58 centres at 13 different towns and villages around Galway, helping to provide people with autonomy and wellbeing.

Galway County Council gave their permission for the development to go ahead with a total of eight conditions attached.

Galway TDs divided as Anti-Eviction Bill passes Dáil vote

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Galway Daily news Public trust in government soared last year NUIG study finds

The Anti-Eviction Bill beat the government to pass through the Dáil yesterday, with just two Galway representatives voting in favour of the bill.

People Before Profit brought forward this private bill which amends the Residential Tenancies Act to ban landlords from evicting people into homelessness.

The Bill includes measures which would ban ending a lease because of the sale or renovation of a property.

It would also extend the period of notification given to tenants before an eviction, and require landlords to provide compensation for ending a tenancy so they or a relative can use the property

Independent TDs Catherine Connolly and Michael Fiztmaurice were the only Galway representatives to vote in favour of the bill which is opposed by the government.

The government lost the vote 46 votes to 39, with Fianna Fáil abstaining.

Deputy Fitzmaurice said the bill was a “no brainer” and described a recent scenario where three people in his constituency, two of them elderly, were evicted and left by the side of the road.

The Deputy said he had some concerns about elements of the bill, but that it could be debated and improved on in the Committee stage.

Galway’s TDs representing the government voted against the bill including three Fine Gael TDs Seán Kyne, Hildegarde Naughton, and Ciarán Cannon.

Independent TD Seán Canney, who currently serves as Minister for State  for Natural Resources, Community Affairs and Digital Development also cast a no vote.

Deputy Noel Grealish was the only non-government TD from Galway who voted against the bill.

While debating this Private Members Bill on Wednesday Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy said that the bill risks undermining the rental said.

The Minister also said that a distinction must be drawn between notices of termination and evictions.

Construction begins on €20 million Clarin College in Athenry

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Galway Daily news Construction begins on new Clarin College in Athenry

Construction has officially begun on the new €20 million Clarin College secondary school in Athenry.

The new school is designed for up to 1,000 students, with modern sports and meeting facilities, two special needs classrooms, and 90 car parking spaces.

In outdoor amenities for the children the school will have ball courts; hard and soft play areas, and a track for walking and cycling.

Work on this major upgrade to Athenry’s educational facilities is expected to take roughly 11-12 months to complete.

Galway based JJ Rhatigan & Company Limited are the main building contractors on this rapid build project.

The contract was signed in October but the name of the contractor was not released.

This year is the 50th anniversary of Clarin College, which first opened its doors as the Vocational School Athenry in 1968.

In October the school invited all their alumni to attend a golden jubilee event at the Raheen Woods Hotel.

With a current enrollment of 600 and a teaching staff of 55, this new school will provide the needed space for a growing population in the area.

Galway East TD Sean Canney has said that once the students make the move over to the new school, the old site will be available to develop primary and secondary gaelscoils for the area.

Man questioned over Chrissie Treacy death released without charge

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

A man who was arrested in connection with the death of Chrissie Treacy on her Portumna farm earlier this year has been released without charge.

Chrissie Treacy (75) was killed on her farm at Boula, Portumna when she was struck by an agricultural vehicle on April 27.

A man in his 50s was arrested on Tuesday morning and held by Gardaí at Loughrea garda station for questioning.

He was held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act and released on Wednesday evening.

The investigating gardaí are preparing a file for submission to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Chrissie Treacy lived alone on her family farm near Portumna, where she was struck by a teleporter vehicle before being found dead on the afternoon of April 27.

The State Pathologist and a team from the Garda Technical Bureau examined the scene for potential crimes scenes.

Gardaí questioned multiple witnesses at the time, of which the man detained this week was one.

The Gardaí have said they are pursuing multiple lines of inquiry.

GMIT renews programme supporting female entrepreneurs

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Galway Daily news GMIT hosts European Hitel and catering School competition

GMIT is launching the second cycle of its regional EMPOWER programme to encourage female entrepreneurs to get themselves into the business world.

The EMPOWER programme aims to fast track female-led businesses by addressing specific challenges hindering the development of entrepreneurs.

While Ireland has a highly educated and qualified workforce among both men and women, feedback received by GMIT has found that self-belief can be a big deterrent for women staring a business.

While Ireland has made advances in relation to female entrepreneurs over the last number of years, the rate of women starting their own businesses is still below what it could be.

Rachel Dubber, who took part in the first cycle of EMPOWER, has just launched the her product line 100% cotton aprons.

She said the programme gave her the boost in confidence she needed to get herself into business.

“It gave me a clearer vision in my business and great guidelines to follow in order to improve it, I loved the course and the amazing women on it.

“The Empower programme is a great learning and support network. We encourage each other and form lasting friendships,” she added.

“It was an amazing journey learning what others see and think about you and your business, it removes the wool from your eyes if you are willing to listen and learn.”

Figures from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor show that Irish women rank eight in Europe for entrepreneurship, but men here rank fourth.

There were an estimated 17,000 men and 9,800 women who became new business owners in Ireland in 2017.

If women started businesses at the same rate as men, an additional 8,000 more women would have started a business in 2017.

The EMPOWER programme helps identify market opportunities, build confidence and assess skills to implement ideas or scale businesses.

Women who come through the programme will have the backing of the Local Enterprise Office to support the development of their business.

Some examples of people who have participated on EMPOWER include Lorraine Corcoran, Cosmetic Creations; Catherine O’ Grady Power, Glenkeen Farm; Louise Gibbons, Inspire Learning, Anne Byrne, Garden Design to name just a few.

This drive to increase the number of female entrepreneurs in Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon is an initiative of GMIT’s Innovation Hubs.

The GMIT iHubs were launched in 2005 to provide entrepreneurs with office space, mentorship, and business supports.

Since then businesses they’ve helped launch have created over 200 jobs in the western region and raised over €20 million in investment funding.

Government’s extension comes at key time for Galway as Brexit looms

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Galway daily

Fianna Fáil’s decision yesterday to extend of the lifetime of the Government is crucial to Galway with Brexit looming on the international stage.

That’s according to Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon, who echoed the Fianna Fáil leader in saying that this is not a time for political instability and chaos in Ireland as clearly demonstrated in London over the last week.

Micheál Martin argued that with businesses and communities fearful about the impact of Brexit, it is not in the national interest to have political uncertainty next year.

Galway East TD Ciaran Cannon said that the united and determined approach from the Irish Government is in stark contrast to the division and chaos in Westminster.

Minister Cannon said: “The commitment to continue the confidence and supply arrangement further strengthens Ireland’s hand in negotiating a successful outcome to Brexit, and securing all we have achieved to date.

“Our programme focuses on Brexit, job creation, investment in infrastructure including health and housing, and meeting the needs of hard-working Irish families. We are determined to ensure the social and economic progress made since 2016 can continue.

“Most commentators said the 32nd Dáil would not last very long and said little would be achieved. I think we can all see how this Government continues to defy its critics.”

Jobs Expo returning to Galway Racecourse next February

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Galway Daily news Galway Races 2024

Jobs Expo Galway is preparing for its return next year at Galway Racecourse on February 16.

The annual Jobs Expo will feature some of the most highly regarded employers in the west of Ireland.

There will also be a wide lineup of other Irish and multinational companies.

The Jobs Expo is divided up into specialised areas; the Jobs Lab will showcase medtech and STEM jobs, while Digital City is where jobs seekers can find opportunities for computer and IT specialists.

The Mall is where to find employers in sales, retail and related areas, and The Campus is where to find out opportunities to return to education and upskill.

For those that want to leave home behind, the Go Global section of the Expo will help jobseekers find opportunities overseas.

On top of the employer vendors, the Jobs Expo will also feature free career advice as well as a series of industry seminars.

The Career Clinic gives attendees the chance to meet a team of professional career coaches and get their input free of charge.

They can help you brush up on your interview skills, help with CV presentation, or give professional advice for anyone looking to change career direction.

On the Agenda Stage industry insiders will give topical talks on the direction the jobs market is going and how to maximise your chances of success.

Google Digital Garage are returning with three seminars where a Google digital expert will discuss what’s needed to gain an edge in the ever changing digital landscape.

One big local exhibitor that’s been confirmed is NUI Galway who’ll be on hand to show off their courses for anyone looking to upskill or further specialise in a subject.

Consistently ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide, NUIG has some 17,000 students from around the all over the globe and world class researchers.

NUIG’s Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development offers an extensive range of professional, part-time and evening courses.

These affordable and flexible part-time courses cover a variety of subject areas such as Business & Management, Science & Technology, Arts & Social Sciences, Community Education, Early Childhood Studies and Training & Education.

The Jobs Expo Galway will run from 10am – 4pm on Saturday, February 16 at Galway Racecourse in Ballybrit.

Admission is completely free and anyone who wants to register their interest in attending can do so right here.

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