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October 24, 2018

Galway Daily news Galway Educate Together National School among 17 schools found with structural issues

Galway Educate Together National School in the city will undergo emergency structural inspections over contractor concerns.

The primary school in Newcastle is one of 42 schools around Ireland that will undergo emergency inspections over concerns about the work of Tyrone based contractor Western Building Systems.

The schools built by Western Building Systems were constructed under the rapid build programme in the boom years, meaning that some of them went up in as little as three months.

The Department of Education confirmed on Monday that a number of schools would have to be inspected immediately after an inspection of Ardigillan Community College in Balbriggan found serious structural problems.

The school building was closed and 100 transition year students were told to go home.

Since Monday two more schools have been inspected and closed, Tyrrelstown Educate Together and National Schools, affecting some 1,200 pupils.

More schools are likely to close in the coming days as further inspections are carried out.

The Department of Education is trying to get all of the inspections done before the mid term break ends so as to cause as little disruption to the school term as possible.

Speaking in the Dáil on Tuesday the Taoiseach said it seem that corners were cut during the Celtic Tiger and warned of possible legal action.

In a statement, Western Building Systems denied that it carried out any substandard work, and that there was never any problem with inspections while the schools were being built, or in the years since.

The full list of schools to be inspected is:

Cork

Macroom Boys National School (2009)

Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin, Clonakilty, Co Cork (2013)

Carrigaline Educate Together National School (2013)

Scoil Phadraig Naofa, Rochestown (2013)

Cara Junior school, Mayfield (2014)

Donegal

Letterkenny Educate Together National School (2017)

Dublin

Griffeen Valley Educate Together National School (2003)

Rush & Lusk Educate Together National School (2008)

Argillan Community College (phase one), Balbriggan (2009)

St. Francis of Assisi, Belmayne (2008)

Belmayne Educate Together National School (2008)

Tyrellstown Educate Together National School (2011)

Lucan East Educate Together National School (2011)

St Luke’s National School, Tyrellstown (2012)

Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada, Lucan (2012)

Scoil Chormaic Community National School

Scoil Choilm, Porterstown (2013)

Luttrellstown Community College (2013)

Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua, Stepaside/Ballogan (2014)

Scoil Chaitlin Maude, Kiltalown(2016)

Scoil Aoife, Citywest (2016)

Lucan Community National School

Broombridge Educate Together National School

Castlemills Education Centre (formerly occupied by Scoil Chormaic Community National School) (2012)

Firhouse Educate Together National School (2017)

Gaelscoil Teach Giuise (2018)

Galway

Galway Educate Together National School (2018)

Kildare

Athy Model School (2011)

Scoil Phadraig Naofa (new school) (2011)

Gaelscoil Atha Í (2011)

Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha (2018)

Laois

Portarlington Convent National School (2012)

Maryborough National School (2013)

Gaelscoil Portlaoise (2013)

Portlaoise Educate Together (2013)

Meath

St Paul’s National School, Ratoath (2011)

Gaelscoil Tulach na Og, Dunboyne (2016)

Gaelscoil na Mí, Ashbourne

Ashbourne Educate Together National School (2016)

Coláiste De Lacy, Ashbourne (2016)

Westmeath

Mullingar Educate Together (2008)

Wexford

St Joseph’s National School, Gorey (2018)

Wicklow

Greystones Educate Together National School (2008)

Dylan Moran maintains merriment despite setbacks

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Kate Robinson

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October 24, 2018

galway daily life & style dylan moran headlining 2018 vodafone comedy carnival

At the best of times, Dylan Moran’s comedy is a perfect mixture of insight and disgust about the world and our lives in it.

At the worst of times – such as a first performance with a glitchy mic, a late start, and a lack of tea – he still manages to keep the laughs rolling in.

The Vodafone Comedy Carnival kicked off in Galway last night with Moran headlining in a four-day run of his new show, Dr. Cosmos.

And maybe it was the almost-full moon seen rising over Galway Bay from the Leisureland venue, but it seemed almost every little thing went wrong.

For one thing, hundreds of people were all clamoring for drinks at the tiny bar before the show, which resulted in a delayed start.

A much more serious problem was a mic that kept cutting out – sometimes at exactly the wrong moment.

Moran joked at one point that it had a great sense of comedic timing after it failed right at the punchline.

He did an excellent job of keeping spirits high, giving a running commentary as he wandered behind the curtain in search of better equipment.

“Can I use that one? No? No! That’s a *bad* one,” he said in a tone that – much like the rest of his comedy – was somehow both childlike and curmudgeonly.

And during the interval his mug of tea – a healthier replacement for his regular glass of wine – was misplaced, resulting in a surreal moment where he was forced to sip straight from the spout.

But in spite of it all, Moran’s demeanor and quick quips managed to sustain the hilarity of the evening.

His new show is more measured and mature than his previous stand-up efforts, which adds a pleasing philosophical dimension to his familiar flights of fancy.

In trademark style, he flawlessly blends wide-eyed innocence with grumpy pessimism in tirades on middle age, the internet, family life, and the culture shock of coming back to a modern Ireland after growing up in county Meath in the 1970s.

He alone is able to add just the right tone to a simple question – “What is this, a Tuesday?” – with a mixture of surprise, dread and confusion that keeps audiences coming back for more.

And he knows just how to win over the locals, with seemingly off-the-cuff remarks about the Galway vibe and cheap jibes about Leitrim.

Although occasionally thrown off his stride by the mic mishaps and understandably frustrated by the end of his set, Dylan Moran was still fantastic – and it can only get better from here.

GAA – Opinion: Rush to Complete County Junior 1 Hurling

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The 2018 County Junior 1 Hurling Final will take place next Monday (29th October) even though the two finalists aren’t confirmed yet.

Micheal Breathnach will take on Ballinasloe tonight (Wednesday, 24th October) to decide who’ll take on Ballygar just five days later.

The reason for the rush is because the competition winners are scheduled to play the Connacht Final against Leitrim or Sligo opposition on Saturday, 3rd November, just another five days later.

While the Galway board deserve credit for getting their Junior competitions on target as Turloughmore and Sarsfields meet in the Junior A Final on Saturday (27th October), this tournament between junior clubs looks to have been pushed to the back and now teams face three matches in 10 days.

It will be a busy period for Micheal Breathnach who have their senior team playing the County Intermediate Final replay on Sunday in Pearse Stadium. That means any dual players could be expected to play on consecutive days should their hurlers beat Ballinasloe.

The west Galway team beat Menlo Emmets and Barna/Furbo in March before topping Group A four weeks ago when they accounted for Salthill/Knocknacarra 4-18 to 0-16.

In Ballinasloe’s case, they haven’t seen competitive action since Marach when they beat Skehana/Mountbellew-Moylough 3-11 to 1-13.

They aren’t completely faultless as they conceded to Ballygar on September 29th. But, according to Galway GAA’s official website, that was fixed just two days before their last group game with Tuam which the north Galway conceded.

Ballygar beat Tuam 3-19 to 1-17 in March before beating Skehana/Mountbellew-Moylough on October 14th. They defeated Barna/Furbo yesterday (Tuesday, 23rd October) 2-20 to 1-10 in the semi-final.

The fixturing for this competition has shown a complete lack of respect for the county’s junior clubs when the solution is very evident.

Why aren’t these games played on the same weekend as the senior and intermediate championships as they only involve clubs whose first teams are at Junior level? Therefore, this would probably have finished in September.

It might have delayed some of the completed Junior competitions by a couple of weeks but is it fair to be rushing through a tournament that could potentially open up a route to Croke Park for a Galway team?

Junior 1 Hurling Co Semi Final Ballinasloe V Ml. Breathnach in Loughgeorge Wednesday 24th at 7.30pm

— Ballinasloe GAA (@BallinasloeGAA) October 22, 2018

Junior 1 Hurling Championship Fixtures

Tuesday, 23rd October 2018

Ballygar 2-20 Skehana/Mountbellew-Moylough 1-10 (semi-final)

Wednesday, 24th October 2018

Ballinasloe vs Micheal Breathnach (semi-final – 7.30pm Loughgeorge)

Monday, 29th October 2018

Junior 1 Hurling Final

Ballygar vs Ballinasloe or Michael Breathnach (12pm – Venue TBC)

Saturday, 3rd November 2018

Connacht Junior Hurling Final (12pm Connacht GAA Centre, Bekan)

Landlord viewing fees scam in Galway exposed

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Michael Malone

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October 24, 2018

An apparent housing scam has been revealed in Galway City by a local election candidate, leading to calls for viewing fees to be banned.

People Before Profit candidate Joe Loughnane said that he saw a person complaining on a popular Galway housing group on Facebook that a landlord had attempted to charge them €150 to view a room.

Joe contacted the person directly and the landlord’s number was passed onto him.

He explained:“I called the number and the person who answered claimed they weren’t advertising a room to rent.

“This is not the first time this has happened.

“People are so desperate to get a roof over their heads that they will often pay the fee without question.

“Such fees cut a whole section of the population out of getting rooms in the city – namely low paid workers and the unemployed.”

People Before Profit is also calling for AirBnB to be regulated in Galway City as short-term lets are making hundreds of rooms unavailable for students and young families.

Joe added: “The reliance on the private rental market has to stop. Rents are rising and more and more landlords are relying on AirBnB to make a quicker profit. Such short-term lets destroy any sense of community in a city experiencing creeping gentrification.

“Our public land is being sold off to private developers who are not committing to even the minimum amount of residential requirements in future development plans.

“This is a lack of political will. We must build public housing and use compulsory purchase orders to acquire vacant properties.

“Some city councillors would be better focused on that instead of stirring up division between settled and Traveller communities.”

Galway County Council to receive over €1m to fix storm damaged roads

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Michael Malone

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October 24, 2018

Galway daily news Three weeks of N84 roadworks begin Monday

Over €1 million has been allocated to fix regional and local roads in Galway damaged by serious weather conditions earlier in the year.

Galway County Council has been allocated the funding, which totals €1.1m, from a total of €15m, under a new ‘Special Maintenance Grant’ towards repairing roads damaged by this years storms.

Galway has been given the second highest amount of funding nationwide, after Cork.

Minister Cannon says that Storm Eleanor, Storm Emma and flooding incidents and the summer drought have had a major impact on the regional and local road network.

Minister Cannon said: “I had spoken with Minister Shane Ross and Minister of State Brendan Griffin regarding the need for additional funding to address the serious damage caused to local roads in East Galway due to the poor weather conditions experienced earlier in the year.”

Irish Water says it will take until 2021 to end discharge of untreated sewage

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October 24, 2018

Galway Daily news Four Galway towns and villages still discharging raw sewage

Irish Water have said that investment in waste water infrastructure in Galway will end the discharge of untreated sewage by 2021.

The EPA’s latest report on Urban Waste Water found that four towns and villages in Galway, Roundstone, Carraroe, Spiddal, and Ahascragh, are still discharging raw sewage.

But Irish Water insists that new treatment plants are in either the design or planning stages for those areas, and others have been completed for Kinvara, Claregalway and Milltown.

Spokesperson for Irish Water Sean Corrigan said, “These new treatment plants, once constructed will improve the environment, supporting tourism and in many cases build capacity for new homes and businesses.”

Mr Corrigan said that Irish Water has to focus investment of limited resources firstly on areas that are not compliant with EU regulations, and then on areas with untreated sewage.

“In some cases, progress has been slower than we would like due to complex conditions, planning and other issues, but Irish Water has a plan for every area,” he insisted.

In Spiddal, planning approval has been granted for a waste water treatment plant that, when completed, will end the discharge of 600 wheelie bins worth of raw sewage in Galway Bay every day.

Another planned treatment plant in Carraroe has caused friction with locals as many object to its location on the pier because of its proximity to people’s homes.

Waste water infrastructure improvements

Irish Water has cited significant progress in improving the water quality at Galway’s beaches, including performing remedial works at Ballyloughane beach to stop untreated waste contaminating the bathing water.

However the EPA cited Clifden beach as being one of four in Ireland in need of upgrade works due to poor quality bathing water.

Sean Corrigan says that Clifden has had six ‘excellent’ results for its bathing water quality this year, and three lesser results.

He added that “untreated discharges are not the only contributing factor to bathing water quality at Clifden.”

“Irish Water has commenced an assessment of the treatment plant and network to identify if further improvements are required, to optimise the treatment of the hydraulic load coming to the plant,” Sean continued.

“The survey works will recommend additional corrective actions, such as sewer rehabilitation that could improve the discharges, and bathing water quality.”

Since 2014, waste water treatment plants have been built or upgraded at 55 locations around the country, including 12 towns that were discharging raw sewage.

Last year Irish Water spent €215 million on infrastructure to improve the Irish Water system.

The agency also says that the amount invested will continue to ramp up towards 2021 as many projects currently in the design and planning stages begin construction.

Galway TD calls on Church to engage with Tuam survivors

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Michael Malone

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October 24, 2018

Galway Daily news Government warned that dragging out Tuam scandal could breach international law

The Bon Secours Order and the archdiocese of Tuam have been encouraged to actively engage with those affected by issues relating to the former Mothers and Baby Home at Tuam.

Minister Ciaran Cannon has said that the both the Order and the archdiocese should take every opportunity to help bring healing to the survivors and all those affected.

The East Galway TD said while there is some distance to yet go before the forensic excavation approved by the Government begins at the former Mothers and Baby Home at Tuam, this situation is still deeply painful for the survivors and all those connected to this site.

“While the forensic excavation and subsequent analysis will lead to greater truth surrounding this issue and, vitally, a dignified and respectful burial for the children interred at this site, it is also a crucial opportunity to being healing to the survivors and all affected.

“The tenderness to which every child is entitled to in this life was denied to these children and every parent will shudder with revulsion when they reflect on the existence of institutions such as those like the former Mothers and Baby Home in Tuam.

“While the forensic excavation and reburial will accord these children the full dignity they deserve, there is an opportunity now to bring real healing to the survivors and all affected and I would hope that both the Bon Secours Order and the local church will take that opportunity.”

LGFA: Outstanding Ladies Football Fixtures Announced

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October 24, 2018

The Galway Ladies Football Board have announced the following outstanding fixtures over the next three weeks as they aim to conclude their 2018 program.

Friday, 26th October 2018

U16 Div. 1 Cup Semi Final – Kilkerrin Clonberne vs. Killannin (Clonberne)

Saturday, 27th October 2018

U16 Div. 2 Shield Final – Caltra Cuans vs. Glenamaddy/Williamstown (12pm Clonberne)

Sunday, 28th October 2018

Division 2 Cup League Final – NA Leitir Moir vs. St. James (12pm – Oughterard)

Division 6 Cup League Final – Carna/Caiseal vs. Monivea/Abbey (2pm – Oughterard)

Division 4 Cup League Final – Grainne Mhaols vs. St. Marys (4pm – Oughterard)

Sunday, 4th November 2018

Junior B Championship Final – Kilkerrin/Clonberne vs. St. Fursey’s

Division 4 Shield League Final – Claregalway vs. Caherlistrane

U16 Div. 5 Shield League Final – Carna/Caiseal vs. St. Mary’s

Saturday, 10th November 2018

U16 Div. 4 Shield Final – NA Leitimoir vs. St. Michael’s

U16 Div. 5 Shield Final – Carna/Caiseal vs. Kilconly

GAA: Abbeyknockmoy – Under 15B Hurling Champions!

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October 24, 2018

Abbeyknockmoy captain Michael Molloy receives the Under 15 B cup from Pauric Lohan, Chairman Coiste Iomana na Gaillimhe

Under 15B Hurling Cup Final – Saturday, 13th October 2018

Abbeyknockmoy 6-6 Cois Fharraige 3-4 (Carnmore)

(Photos: courtesy – Joe Keane)

Abbeyknockmoy are under 15 county hurling champions again! This incredible group of players continue to progress up through the grades and continue to overcome every obstacle in their path.

Having won the U14B1 final last year this tight panel of players made light of the step up and have once again ended the year unbeaten as County Champion, will play in A1 next year and have now added more silverware to their already fine collection of County medals.

They started off the campaign with two fixtures vs Pearses and Ardrahan, and finished the group with a home fixture vs Kilconieron.

As they finished top of the group, Abbeyknockmoy got a home semi- final vs Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry and progressed into the final vs Cois Farraige who came through the other group also unbeaten.

Abbeyknockmoy were hit along the way with some serious injuries but every member of the panel stepped up their game and took advantage of the opportunity to express themselves and shine.

But nothing seems to phase these young men and their never say die attitude, dedication, commitment and will to win has to be witnessed to be believed and every one of them are an absolute credit to their families and club.

The final was played on a horrendously wet day for hurling in Carnmore and came away with a win on scoreline of 6-6 to 3-4.

They had a quick tour of the parish and were warmly welcomed by Mattie & Mary Ryan of Ryan’s Laraghmore where they kindly provided food and refreshments for all who attended which is much appreciated.

Huge Thanks to all parents for their support all year in getting players to training & matches. Thanks to Abbeyknockmoy HC for their continued support.

Massive thanks to Seamus McWalter for his amazing rehab in looking after all our young players not only on this panel but all club players no wonder people travel far and wide to attend Seamus and get 1st class physio.

Thady Moran of Abbeyknockmoy receives the man of the match in the under 15 B final from Tom Monaghan, Ocean Hygeine supplies. Also in photo is Pauric Lohan, Chairman Coiste Iomana na Gaillimhe

Abbeyknockmoy Hurling — The Abbeyknockmoy Under 15 team which defeated Cois Fharraige in the Under 15 B final 6.06 to 3.04, back row, Left to right: Kevin Maher, Cian Quirke, Lennan Doyle, Jake Haverty, Jamie Burke, Mark Crehan, Dylan Cosgrave, Jamie Collins, Darragh Burke, Daire King, Kian Flaherty, James Quirke, Cuan Lennon. Front row, Left to right: Olin Murray, Niall Farragher, Cian Forde, Gavin Kelly, Shane Forde, Michael Molloy, Captain, Niall Mannion, Thady Moran, Sean Lydon, Cillian Rabbitte.

Cois Fharraige under 15 hurling — The Cois Fharraige Under 15 team who were defeated by Abbeyknockmoy in the B final, Back row, left to right: Darrach Mac Coisteala, Ferdia Ó hAodha, Diollún Ó Diorain, Luc de Paor, Piarais Ó Muiris, Cillian Ó Laoi, Eoghan Ó Fatharta,Mac Ó Brian, Aindriú Mac Aogain, Diarmuid Ó Duinn, Pádraig Ó Conghaile, Seosamh Ó Muiri.Front Row, Left to right: Seánin O’Ceallaigh Greallaigh, Pádraig Breathnach, Tomás Farthing, Sean Ó Duinn, Oisín Ó Muiris, Liam Ó Conghaile, Conchubar Ó Curráin, Cathal Ó Gormaile, Cian Mac an tSionnaigh, Charlie Ó Frighíl, Aaron Ó Caomhánach

Galway man remanded on bail in connection with fatal collision

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October 24, 2018

A garda officer from Galway appeared before Trim Circuit Court on Tuesday, remanded on bail in connection with a fatal road traffic incident two years ago.

According to the Irish Times Patrick McDonell from Corofin, Co. Galway is charged with dangerous driving causing death from a collision from two years ago.

Jacqueline Wolohan (51) of Kilmore, Coolock, Dublin was killed in a crash on February 13, 2016.

The mother of three lost her life when her car was involved in a collision on the M4 motorway between Enfield and Kinnegad.

A date for the trial will be set when the case next comes before the court in February.

Wedding Bells are sounding in Ros na Rún all in aid of Charity

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October 24, 2018

Brídín Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh agus Niall Mac Eacmharcaigh preparing the scripts for Ros na Rún's mock wedding in aid of charity - Galway Daily — Brídín Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh agus Niall Mac Eacmharcaigh preparing the scripts for Ros na Rún's mock wedding in aid of charity

Wedding Bells are sounding all in aid of Charity as the TG4 soap Ros na Rún is currently preparing for a mock wedding.

Preparations are in full swing at Ros na Rún which is based in Spiddal, for the mock wedding that will take place in a months time as they hope to raise money for two local cancer charities.

The mock wedding will take place in the Galway Bay Hotel all in aid of Cancer Care West and the Gavin Glynn Foundation (an organisation that helps families with children who have cancer and have to travel abroad for medicine.)

Everyone in Ros na Rún, from cast to crew, are helping out to ensure a brilliant night will be had in front of 400 people on Saturday 24th November.

Weddings are nothing new to Ros na Rún, having gone through dozens of them in its 20 plus years, yet it’s been six years since they last held a fake wedding. The fake wedding or Bainis Bhréige will take place in the Galway Bay Hotel as an Irish language event.

Brídín Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh, who plays Katie in Ros na Rún, is very excited about organising this fundraiser, scheduled for the Galway Bay Hotel on November 24.

“It’s been years since we held one though we almost always hold some kind of fundraiser every year. This year we’re so excited about the fake wedding as it gives a chance for everyone to get involved.

“We will be staging the civil ceremony, the drinks reception and the wedding reception in the hotel using all of our skills from script writing to acting to production.

“And of course the plot is top secret. Nobody yet knows – not even the couple – who’s getting married yet,” she says gleefully.

Niall Mac Eachmharcaigh (who plays John Joe in Ros na Rún) and is one of the longest serving actors there, hadn’t even started the script a few weeks ago but has given assurances that it would be one to remember.

“It’s not going to be straight forward,” he laughs mischievously. His scriptwriting skills are well honed and it was he who wrote, C.U. Burn, that was broadcast on TG4 almost 20 years ago. C.U. Burn was a comedy series about an undertaker which was his own concept and which is now enjoying reruns on TG4.

Like most weddings there will be some drama though this being organised by cast and crew from a soap opera, no doubt it will be big drama.

This is a day out for 400 people and the price of a ticket to the event will include a drinks reception, a sit down wedding banquet followed by music and dancing, not forgetting the drama.

“On a serious note, all monies raised from the ticket sales (€35 each) and raffle will go to Cancer Care West and to the Gavin Glynn Foundation.

“We picked these two charities because one of the actor’s niece is currently undergoing cancer treatment and needs to travel abroad so it’s one that’s close to our hearts.

“We have in the past raised monies for charities like Pieta House with a Christmas Carol recital but this one is really important to us,” say Brídín.

Six years ago the tickets sold out in two days. Tickets will be going on sale in Ros na Rún tomorrow, Thursday 25th October.

Get your dress or your tux ready as well as buying your ticket to be present at the mock wedding which takes place on the 24th November in the Galway Bay Hotel all in aid of charity.

Celebrate Frankenstein’s 200th birthday in Galway this Halloween

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October 24, 2018

Galway Daily life & style Celebrate Frankenstein's 200th birthday this Halloween

Halloween isn’t your typical time for birthday celebrations, but this one fits that bill as Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein turns 200 this year.

In 1818 an anonymous novel Frankenstein: The Modern Prometheus was published in three volumes to little acclaim and even smaller sales of just 500 copies.

But in the time since Shelley’s work has become one of the most acclaimed pieces of literature in history, and Frankenstein’s Monster is one of the all time horror icons.

This Halloween several events around Galway will be raising a glass to the patchwork man as he hits his bicentenary.

A screening of Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder’s comedy classic Young Frankenstein will be held at the Black Gate Cultural Centre on Tuesday, October 30 at 5pm.

The following evening, Halloween itself, will have readings from Frankenstein take place at NUI Galway’s O’Donoghue Centre from 6-8pm.

And Dr. Mary Fairclough will deliver a lecture at NUI Galway on ‘Frankenstein’s Chemistry: Vital Motion and the Science of Life’ in the Anatomy Theatre from 7-9pm on Thursday, November 1.

This project is a branch of Frankenreads, the international celebration of the 200th anniversary of Shelley’s creation supported by the Keats-Shelley Association of America.

NUI Galway’s EXPLORE initiative, where students and staff collaborate to deliver innovate ideas, is helping to organise the events here in Galway.

Ciara Glasscott, one of the lead students organisers, said she’s incredibly excited to help bring Shelley’s work to audiences here in Galway.

“It provides a great opportunity to get more people to engage with Dr Frankenstein and his creature as they were created by Mary Shelley, rather than just as the cultural phenomena they have morphed into over the last two hundred years.”

Though the novel and its monster have become cultural staples in literature, film, and theatre ever since, the original publication and its story are often misunderstood, unknown, and unread.

The aim of Frankenreads NUI Galway is to place Shelley’s novel at the centre of the bicentenary commemorations as well as celebrating its rich and varied afterlife.

Tickets for these events are free but should be booked in advance, spots for each of the events can be booked online here.

Would you like to be in with a chance to win up to €2,500?

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Deontas ceadaithe chun Pháirc an gCeathrú Rua a gcoimeád gearrtha - Galway Daily

Would you like to be in with the chance to win up to €2,500? November 9th could you be your chance.

Scoil Mhuire Maigh Cuilinn have been waiting for suitable school in the village for years and on the 9th of November they will be holding an event in the Galmont in order to raise funds for the school. This event will give someone the chance to win up to €2,500 on the night.

The following is a statement the school have given about their current problems with the building and the reason they are looking for a better school.

“As everyone knows, prefabs are not the solution to long-term school needs. This is true in the case of Scoil Mhuire, where 146 children out of almost 400 children are learning there formal education out of unsatisfactory prefabs.

“It’s clear the buildings throughout the school are in bad condition and due to this we will be hold an event “20K Drop” in the Galmont on the 9th November where the money raised will be used towards building a new school.”

“This will be Scoil Mhuire Moycullen’s Biggest Ever fundraising event – The “20K Drop”.

“This thrilling gameshow event is sure to be an unmissable and unforgettable evening for all. 8 audience members picked at random will have the chance to win €2,500 in cash.”

Tickets can be purchased by ringing the school on 091 555454, on the Facebook Page “Cairde Scoil Mhuire Nua, on Twitter @SMoycullen or from Colm on 087 6497012.

All are welcome to purchase tickets and to attend on the night. It could be you be that is chosen on the night to be in with the chance to win €2,500.

Here is a video of what the night will entail.

Ros na Rún ag ullmhú don Bhainis Bhréige a bheas acu ar son Carthanachta

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Faoi láthair tá Ros na Rún i mbun ullmhúchán don bhainis bhréige a bheas ar siúl acu i gceann míosa ar son carthanachta.

I gceann míosa beidh bainis eile ag Ros na Rún, sobaldhráma atá lonnaithe ins an Spidéal a bhíonn le feiscint ar TG4 agus is ar son carthanachta a bheas an bhainis seo.

An uair seo beidh an bhainis beo in Óstán Galway Bay agus iad ag bailiú airgead do Cancer Care West agus an Gavin Glynn Foundation (eagraíocht a thugann cabhair do theaghlaigh ina bhfuil páiste le ailse air nó uirthi agus gur gá dóibh taisteal thar lear chun leigheas a fháil.)

Tá chuile duine atá ag obair i Ros na Rún, idir aisteoirí agus criú, ag tabhairt cúnaimh chun oíche iontach a chuir os comhair 400 duine ar an Satharn an 24ú Samhain.

Is é Niall Mac Eachmharcaigh (a bhfuil an páirt John Joe aige i Ros na Rún) atá i mbun na scripte a scríobh ach níl fios go fóill cé a bheas ag pósadh ar an oíche. Tá cleachtadh maith aige ar an scríobhneoireacht agus is é a scríobh C.U. Burn, a craoladh ar TG4 beagnach scór bliain ó shin.

Niall Mac Eachmharcaigh agus Brídín Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh i mbun obair ar na scripte don bhainis bhréige a bheas ar siúl ar an 24ú Samhain

Deir Niall go mbeidh an bhainis bhréige ar siúl go cinnte agus go mbeidh sé casta.

“Ní bheidh sé simplí ar aon nós,” a dúirt sé agus meangadh gáire air!

Is iomaí bainis a bhí ar Ros na Rún le scór bliain anuas agus go deimhin bhí cúpla bainis bhréige acu freisin! Agus cé nach raibh bainis bhréige acu le sé bliana anuas, bhíodar fós ag tógáil páirte in obair charthanachta eile, le ócáid charthanachta acu ar a laghad uair sa mbliain.

Is í Bridín Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh, (a bhfuil an páirt Katy aici i Ros na Rún) atá ag eagrú an bhainis bhréige agus í ag baint an-sult go deo as!

“Cé go mbíonn an oiread bainiseacha i Ros na Rún, tá muid ar fad ag tnúth go mór leis an gceann seo.

“Tá muid ag súil le é a dhéanamh os comhair lucht féachana, agus tá muid cinnte go mbeidh neart spraoi ag gach duine ar an lá. Tugann an ócáid seo seans dúinn ar fad a bheith ag obair le chéile.

“Beidh searmanas sibhialta i dtosach leis na haisteoirí ag tógáil páirte sa mbainis mar dhráma! Ina dhiaidh seo, beidh fáiltiú dí, béile agus siamsaíocht leis an mbanna Oddity,” a dúirt Brídín.

Brídín Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh agus Niall Mac Eachmharcaigh ag tógaint sos agus iad i mbun ullmhú na scripte don bhainis bhréige.

Costas €35 a bheas ar na tícéidí agus beidís le fáil i Ros na Rún sa Spideál ar an Déardaoine 25ú Deireadh Fómhair óna 9rn-5in agus ar an Aoine 26ú Deireadh Fómhair óna 9rn-2in. Beidh méid áirithe ticéidí ar fáil i ngaráiste Texaco Mháirtín Bhán, Casla chomh maith.

Faigh do ghúna nó do Tux réidh maraon le do thicéid a cheannach chun a bheith i láthair ag an bhainis bhréige ar bheas ar siúl in Óstán an Galway Bay i gceann míosa agus iad ag bailiú airgead do Cancer Care West agus an Gavin Glynn Foundation.

Dé Satharn an 24ú Samhain 2018 a bheas an bhainis bhréige ar siúl in Óstán an Galway Bay.

Galway’s Westend charity walk will raise funds for Galway Hospice

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October 23, 2018

galway daily life & style Westend charity walk will support Galway Hospice

Galway’s Westend is holding a sponsored walk in support of Galway Hospice and their new building.

The ‘West End Walk in Aid of Galway Hospice’ will take place next month on Saturday, November 17.

Starting at 2pm, participants will go from from Claddagh Hall to Blackrock in Salthill and back again.

This sponsored walk aims to raise funds to help build a new Hospice on the grounds of Merlin Park.

There’s no registration required for anyone who wants to take part.

Donations can be made on the day or anytime before online at idonate.ie/register-donor-payment.html.

Galway’s Westend is an organisation that promotes the business, artists, and community in the city’s westend.

For more information about the walk or new hospice, contact Galway Hospice on 091 770868 or email fundraising@galwayhospice.ie.

Tuam babies to be exhumed at Mother and Baby Home

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October 23, 2018

Galway Daily news Legally permissible for Tuam Home survivors DNA sampling

The Tuam babies buried at the former Mother and Baby Home will be exhumed and reburied after a forensic analysis it’s been decided.

The decision was made this afternoon at a meeting of the cabinet where Children’s Minister Katherine Zappone presented a recommendation to her colleagues.

Where possible, the remains recovered from the site will be identified through forensic analysis, and all will be reburied.

Minister Zappone acknowledged that implementing this decision will not be a straightforward matter, and work is unlikely to commence before next year.

She said that the government will have to pass specific legislation to allow site works to commence.

Announcing the decision Minister Zappone said, “I am committed to ensuring that all the children interred at this site can have a dignified and respectful burial.”

“I understand that this is a hugely important decision for all connected to the site in Tuam, most especially those who believe they may have a loved one buried there and those now living close to the site.”

It’s believed that as many as 796 children may be buried on the site of the former Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home.

The number first came to attention through the death certificates found by Catherine Corless for the children who died in the home.

Speaking about the news, Mrs Corless said that she was shocked by the government’s decision, but very grateful for it nonetheless.

The cost of the forensic exhumation could go as high as €13 million, of the Bon Secours order has contributed €2.5 million.

Undertaking a task of this technical complexity without undue disturbance to the children’s remains “has never been undertaken or contemplated previously” said Minister Zappone.

On top of undertaking the works themselves, there is the possibility of scientific, legal, and ethical dilemmas if mingled remains are found on the site.

The government will be implementing a multi-disciplinary framework called the Humanitarian Forensic Action to handle the excavations.

It will involve a phased approach to the excavation and recovery of the children’s remains, followed by forensic analysis and arrangements for them to be reburied.

“It is only by taking the right actions now can we truly demonstrate our compassion and commitment to work towards justice, truth and healing for what happened in our past and, most especially, for those who were previously abandoned,” said Minister Zappone.

The unhappy story of the Tuam Mother and Baby Home has dragged on for a long time, with accusations that the government has been avoiding making a decision about the 796.

It’s hoped that this decision will be a first step towards healing for those that have lived with the fate of family members hanging over their heads.

Along with this decision, a report by Dr Geoffrey Shannon entitled Human Rights issues at the former site of the Mother and Baby Home, Tuam, Co. Galway was released.

It looks at to what extent there is a positive duty for the government to take measure to assist relatives and former residents.

The Commission of Investigation Into Mother and Baby Homes will continue its work, including looking into Tuam.

Galway man arrested in Aldi with pocketknife

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October 23, 2018

Galway Daily news Missing 17 year old teenager found safe and well

A Galway man pleaded guilty to possession of a flick knife as well as criminal damage offenses in Galway District Court on Monday after randomly opening packaged goods at Aldi.

40-year-old Patrick Dodd was caught at the budget supermarket in Westside on October 9 last year.

The court heard that the defendant had a small Swiss army knife, and that his actions rendered the goods unsaleable.

Defense solicitor Brian Gilmartin noted that his client was on medication for depression and anxiety at the time.

Dodd had recently returned to Galway after living in the US for 15 years, where he worked in construction.

He has only ever been before the court for road traffic matters.

Dodd was sentenced to five months imprisonment for possessing the weapon with a two-month concurrent sentence for the criminal damage.

The sentence was suspended for two years on the condition of good behaviour.

Before handing down his sentence, District Court Judge Mary Fahy said that using a knife in a crowded shopping area was unacceptable.

This article has been edited to make clear that the defendant was not acting aggressively towards any person at any time and the knife was discovered on his person during a Garda search of his person.

An Taibhdhearc is searching for Actors with Gaeilge for their Christmas Pantomime

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October 23, 2018

An Taibhdhearc is currently searching for actors with Gaeilge for their Christmas Pantomime which will take place between the 13th and 20th of December.

Tóraíocht an Yummy Mummy (Search for the Yummy Mummy) with Dick Byrne and directed by Cillian Ó Donnchadha will be this years Christmas Pantomime at An Taibhdhearc and they are currently searching for actors with Gaeilge.

Auditions will take place tomorrow Wednesday 24th October in Áras na nGael, 45 Dominick Street.

Auditions for adults take place between 12pm and 4pm while auditions for young people (10+) will take place between 4.30pm and 7pm.

You can send an email to yummymummynollaig@gmail.com or call 091-562024.

If you speak Irish this could be your chance to shine.

GAA: Liam Mellows – Under 15C Hurling Shield Winners!

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October 23, 2018