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October 21, 2018

Galway Daily news Increased funding for Gaeltacht summer college accommodation providers

Two more Irish language plans for An Ceathrú Rua and Connemara Lár in the Galway Gaeltacht have been given the go ahead.

A third gaeltacht area in Meath, Rath Chairn and Baile Ghib, also had its Irish language plan approved.

Galway West TD and Minister of State for the Irish Language Seán Kyne confirmed that funding has been made available for local groups to implement the plans.

An allowance of €150,000 has been made available for An Ceathrú Rua and Rath Chairn/Baile Ghib, while Connemara Lár will receive €100,000.

Minister Kyne said, “Comharchumann Mhic Dara, Coiste Stiúrtha Pleanála Teanga Chonamara Láir and Comharchumann Ráth Chairn will now be able to begin the implementation of their language plans which will benefit the communities in the three language planning areas.”

“These lead organisations, like the other language planning lead organisations who are currently at work, have done tremendous work to reach this point of the process.”

With this funding these areas will be able to employ language planning officers to help implement the plans.

The two Irish language plans for Galway have been created under the Action Plan 2018-2022 for the Irish Language.

So far 13 of the 26 language planning areas have had their plans approved by the government.

The Department has provided €2.65 million for the language planning process this year.

Of that, €1.5 million has gone to Údarás na Gaeltachta this year.

In 2019 the provision for implementing Irish language plans will be increased by €600,000 to €3.25 million.

Ar mhiste leat suas go €2,500 a bhuacaint?

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October 21, 2018

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Ar mhiste leat suim airgead suas go €2,500 a bhuacaint? Deis agat sin a dhéanamh sa Galmont ar an 9ú Samhain.

Tá Scoil Mhuire Maigh Cuilinn ag fanacht leis na blianta le haghaidh scoil fóirsteanach sa sráidbhaile agus táthar ag chur imeacht ar siúl sa Galmont ar an 9ú Samhain chun airgead a bhailiú don scoil agus deis ann do dhuine éigin suas go €2,500 a bhuacaint ar an oíche.

Seo ráiteas a thug an scoil maidir leis na fadhbanna atá acu ann fé láthair agus an chúis go bhfuilid ag lorg scoil níos ab fhearr a bheith acu.

“Mar is eol do chách, ní riarfaidh réamhdhéantáin ar riachtanais fhadtéarmacha scoile. Sin fíor i gcás Scoil Mhuire, áit a bhfuil 146 páistí, as beagnach 400 páistí ag foghlaim a gcuid oideachas foirmiúil i bhfoirgneamh réamhdhéanta nach bhfuil sásúil.

“Is léir go bhfuil drochbhail ar na foirgneamh siúd ar fud na scoile agus mar sin beidh an “20K Drop” ar siúl sa Galmont ar an 9ú Samhain áit a n-úsáidfear an t-airgead chun scoil nua a thógáil.”

Is féidir ticéidí a fháil ón scoil trí glaoch a chur ar 091 555454, ar an leathanach Facebook “Cairde Scoil Mhuire Nua, ar Twitter ar @SMoycullen nó ó Colm ar 0876497012.

Chuirfear fáilte roimh cách na ticéid a cheannach is teacht ar an oíche. D’fhéadfaí gurb tusa a roghnófar ar an oíche chun an seans €2,500 a bhuacaint.!

Seo’d é an físeán anseo maidir leis an oíche.

Sinn Féin calls for Yes vote in Blasphemy referendum

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October 21, 2018

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Sinn Féin has called for a Yes vote in the upcoming referendum on removing the requirement that blasphemy be an offence which is punishable by law.

The Party’s President Mary Lou McDonald said that this was an outdated piece of the Constitution which provides an undue restriction on freedom of speech.

Mary Lou McDonald TD said: “Freedom of speech is a central tenet of Republicanism, and should be valued by all.

“Modern Ireland is one that is diverse, culturally, spiritually and otherwise, and one that is accepting of all within it, from all faiths and none.

“Sinn Féin has consistently called for this referendum for many years now and we are calling for public support to see blasphemy removed from Bunreacht na hÉireann.

“None of this is to question the rights of any citizen to hold religious beliefs. An inclusive Ireland must protect each person’s right to hold and practice their religious beliefs. However, such beliefs cannot define the laws of the state.

“The successful referenda on Marriage Equality and the repeal of the eighth amendment are part of the necessary process of the separation of church and state. Removing blasphemy from our constitution is the next necessary step on that journey.”

Frustration at delays in bringing in late night bus service to Connemara

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October 21, 2018

Galway Daily news Two Galway - Castlebar bus services cancelled today

Frustrations have been expressed at delays to bringing in more late night services on the Route 424 bus line serving Connemara.

Currently the last bus from Galway city out to Connemara on Route 424 leaves at 6pm, which can be a problem for those who work in the city but live out west.

Route 424 from Galway city to Carraroe also serves Barna, Spiddal, Inverin, Rossaveal, and Costello, with one service at 5pm going further to Lettermullen and Carna.

Back in June the National Transport Authority confirmed that it would be adding a late bus service up until 11pm, with more frequent buses during the day.

These new services were supposed to come online by September, but Galway West TD Eamon Ó Cuív says that people are still waiting

Deputy Ó Cuív said that he couldn’t understand why this was taking so long to implement.

“I find it difficult to understand why there would be any significant delay in making a simple decision in relation to providing better bus services on a route that is totally under served.”

The Fianna Fáil TD said that adding more evening services would make commuting much easier for students and people who work in the city.

It would also make it more viable for people to live out in Connemara, taking pressure off of the housing market in Galway city.

The NTA sent a letter to Deputy Ó Cuív with revised timetable, saying that the new services could be expected by January 2019.

“The NTA in conjunction with Bus Éireann is seeking to make improvements to services on Route 424 serving Spiddal, Carraroe, Lettermullen and Carna. Those improvements will include the provision of additional evening services as well as an improved all day frequency. The proposed revised timetable of services is at draft concept stage and will be fully developed over the next number of weeks. At this stage we anticipate that the revised services could be implemented in early January 2019.”

Details about the new timetable should be made available to the public by Christmas according to Deputy Ó Cuív, so that people can plan for their Spring commutes.

Galway secondary school students urged to join competition to win trip to New York

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October 21, 2018

Gaway secondary school students are being urged to get involved in a competition for a chance to win a trip to New York in March 2019.

The winning team and their teacher will join Ireland’s official delegation to the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 11 to 13 March 2019.

The competition, being held to mark the 100^thanniversary of Irish women winning the right to vote and stand for election, is open to 4^th, 5^th and 6^th Year pupils.

To enter, students must work in teams of two to create a video up to 90 seconds long on why ‘Politics Needs Women’.

Entries are welcomed from all students, irrespective of gender.

Minister Ciaran Cannon has encouraged pupils across Galway to get involved.

He explained: “Entries will be accepted on behalf of students via their school, with a limit of one entry per school. Letters are issuing this week to all secondary schools to inform them of the competition.

“I am encouraging schools in Galway to consider running their own internal competitions to select their entry in order to ensure that as many students as possible have the chance to create and share videos on the topic before the school makes its selection.”

A selection of the videos submitted will also be played at a national conference in Dublin on 14 December 2018 to celebrate the centenary.

The closing date for receipt of entries is 5pm on Monday 3 December 2018. Further material, including the full rules, resources and a promotional poster, can be downloaded at www.justice.ie/en/JELR/Pages/PoliticsNeedsWomen‘.

Galway city in full bloom at Tidy Towns Garden Competition

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October 21, 2018

Galway Daily news Entries open for Galway City Tidy Towns and Garden competition 2021

In spite of a summer drought followed by a season of storms, the brightest gardens in Galway were announced this week at the Galway City Tidy Towns Garden Competition.

The competition is organised by Galway City Council every year to recognise the efforts of people, groups, and businesses to maintain their gardens and public areas.

The overall winner of the Front Garden Competition this year was Seamus King, St James Crescent, Mervue.

The Best First Time entrant was Bernie Molloy, Castle Park, Ballybane, with Betty O’Flaherty, Forster Court taking the prize for the Best Floral Display category.

While the Connacht Hotel won the hotel category and St. Pat’s Boys NS continued their run of awards for their garden, scooping the overall winner in the schools category.

Gary McMahon, Director of Services at the city council said they applauded everyone who worked to keep their home and neighbourhood maintained.

“In particular those entrants supporting pollinators through their planting and avoidance of chemicals.”

“The feedback of our Judge noted the sheer amount of work carried out by residents, residents associations and commercial entrants, entirely on a voluntary basis,” he said.

Mr McMahon thanked all those who took part in the competition, “for their efforts to keep Galway City maintained and attractive.”

The awards ceremony for winners of the Garden Competition will be held in early November.

Continued support and interest from businesses and individuals is essential to maintaining a good appearance to the city.

Many of the awards and gardening practices emphasised weren’t just about aesthetics, but about environmentally friendly gardening.

This is especially important in light of the summer drought that caused severe water shortages in Galway and throughout Ireland.

St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra won best Eco School Garden and Aideen Ward of The Rise, Knocknacarra has won best Eco Front Garden.

Arlene Finn, Acting Environmental Awareness Officer, Galway City Council commented that despite poor conditions, people still managed to keep beautiful gardens for the judges.

“The drought was a reminder of good gardening practices that we can use next summer, including mulching the soil to stop water evaporating, weeding flowerbeds to stop competition for water.

“Using ‘grey’ water from your sink or bath to water plants; moving hanging plants into the shade; not using fertiliser as it encourages growth which needs water; and using a rain barrel to collect water when it rains, for use in later dry days.”

The full list of winners from the 2018 Galway City Tidy Towns Garden Competition is as follows:

Best Flower & Shrub Beds – Oaklands Residents Association
Best Gardens and Public Spaces – Glenvale Court, Clybaun Road
Less than 50 Houses Winner – Phase II Forster Court
50-200 Houses Winner – The Maples Residents Association
200 Houses or more Winner – Castlelawn Heights / Ros na Shi Residents Association
Apartments Winner – Maria Kim Brown, The Plaza, Headford Road
Community Group Project – Merlin Park Community Nursing
Schools Best Garden – St Pats BNS
Schools Best Floral Display – Scoil Roís
Eco School Garden – St John the Apostle, Knocknacarra
Eco Front Garden – Aideen Ward, The Rise, Knocknacarra
Civic Buildings Winner – Merlin Park University Hospital
Hotels Winner – Connacht Hotel
Commercial/ Retail Park Winner – Bank of Ireland Eyre Square
Garages/ Petrol Filling Stations Winner – Western Motors Ballybrit
Best window boxes/ floral display – Betty O’Flaherty
Best Garden in a Council Estate – Pat McPhilbin
Overall Front Garden Winner – Seamus King, Mervue
Best Lawn – Brendan Moran Renmore/ Murrough
Best New Entrant – Bernie Molloy, Ballybane

Residential Area Winners:

Bushypark/Dangan/Circular Road: Area 1st – Maureen & Vernon Law; Area 2nd – Michael Duffy
Castlegar/ Menlo: Area 1st – Mary Boyle; Area 2nd – Anne Connell; Area 3rd – Maureen Spellman
Headford Road: Area 1st – Helen Langan; Area 2nd – Sean & Mary Hynes; Area 3rd – Martin & Mary Lennon
City Centre/ Bohermore: Area 1st – Declan & Lucia Ramberg; Area 2nd – Tom Broderick; Area 3rd – Phil & John Holland
Riverside/Tuam Road: Area 1st – Noel McGuire
Wellpark/ Dublin Road: Area 1st – Nora Forde
Mervue: Area 1st Patrick O’Connell; Area 2nd Pat McPhilbin; Area 3rd – John Connaughton
Renmore/ Murrough: Area 1st – Aideen Hurley; Area 2nd – Brendan Moran; Area 3rd – Patricia Ryan
Salthill: Area 1st – Frank & Kay Burke, Area 2nd – Carmel Mahoney; Area 3rd – Anna Maria O’Brien
Knocknacarra – Area 1st – Derval McCormack; Area 2nd – Noreen Harris; Area 3rd – Tracy Mulhall
Taylor’s Hill – Area 1st – Tom & Warren Fitzgerald; Area 2nd – Tom Ford; Area 3rd – Frank McHugh
Shandalla – Area 1st – Michelle Lambe; Area 2nd – Ursula Lally; Areas 3rd – John Grealish
Newcastle – Area 1st – Pat Colohan; Area 2nd – Margaret Gouyet; Area 3rd – Helena Farrell
Ballybane – Area 1st – Bernie Molloy; Area 2nd – Tommy Derrane; Area 3rd – Pat Reynolds
Claddagh – Area 1st – Nora & Billy Heneghan; Area 2nd – Noel Coyne
Doughiska/ Merlin Lane – Area 1st – Kumar Saidha
Rahoon – Area 1st – Alan Sixsmith; Area 2nd – Michael & Noreen Concar; Area 3rd – Catherine Lovett

Trí Phlean Teanga eile ceadaithe faoi Acht na Gaeltachta, 2012

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October 20, 2018

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D’fhógraíodh go bhfuil trí Phlean Teanga eile ceadaithe faoi Acht na Gaelteachta, 2012.

D’fhógair Príomh-Aoire an Rialtais agus Aire Stáit don Ghaeilge, don Ghaeltacht agus do na hOileáin, Seán Kyne T.D., iné (19 Deireadh Fómhair) go bhfuil pleananna teanga i dtrí Limistéar Pleanála Teanga Gaeltachta ceadaithe faoin bpróiseas pleanála teanga. Tá plean teanga na Ceathrún Rua agus Chonamara Láir i nGaeltacht na Gaillimhe ceadaithe anois, in éineacht le plean teanga Ráth Chairn & Baile Ghib i gContae na Mí.

Is mar chuid de chur i bhfeidhm bearta 2.1 agus 2.3 den Phlean Gníomhaíochta 2018-2022 don Ghaeilge atá sé seo á dhéanamh.

D’fhógair an tAire Stáit chomh maith go bhfuil allúntas bliantúil ar fiú suas le €100,000 á cheadú don Cheathrú Rua agus do Ráth Chairn & Baile Ghib. Tá suas le €150,000 á cheadú i gcás Conamara Láir, a chomhlíonann coinníollacha áirithe chun allúntas breise a fháil. Cuirfidh an maoiniú seo do ar chumas na gceanneagraíochtaí na trí Limistéar Pleanála Teanga seo a bpleananna teanga a chur i bhfeidhm, agus oifigeach pleanála teanga a fhostú dá limistéir.

Cuireadh soláthar €2.65m ar fáil don phleanáil teanga sa bhliain reatha agus tá allúntas €1.513m ón gciste sin ceadaithe d’Údarás na Gaeltachta chun pleananna teanga a ullmhú agus a fheidhmiú i mbliana.

Dúirt an tAire Stáit Kyne:

“Beidh Comharchumann Mhic Dara, Coiste Stiúrtha Pleanála Teanga Chonamara Láir agus Comharchumann Ráth Chairn in ann tús a chur anois le feidhmiú a bpleananna teanga a bheidh ar leas pobail na dtrí limistéar pleanála teanga.

“Ar nós na ceanneagraíochtaí pleanála teanga eile atá i mbun oibre faoi láthair, tá obair mhór déanta ag na ceanneagraíochtaí seo chun an staid seo den phróiseas a bhaint amach dóibh féin. Is cinnte go nguíonn muid gach rath orthu agus a bpleananna á gcur chun feidhme acu.”

Let the kids paint the town red, blue and every other shade with Baboró’s Colour Factory

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October 20, 2018

Galway Daily life & style the kids make a mess at the colour factory with baboro

The up and coming generation of artists and mad geniuses in Galway are decorating the walls with Baboró International Arts Festival for Children’s Colour Factory

The Colour Factory is an interactive art experience where the kids are the artists, curators, and gods of chaos they so love being.

Using every material imaginable from paint and paper, to fabric and ribbon, Galway’s up and coming generations of artists are making this space into a three dimensional rainbow.

On top of being great fun, something for kids and families to do together, letting them run wild with Baboró might just go some way towards keeping the house clean.

Welcome to the Colour Factory 🎨 A chance for the whole family to get creative!
Located in the Wonder Works on Market Street…still some tickets left for tomorrow! https://t.co/dWpZyycM0l #Baboró2018 pic.twitter.com/URxrgnw0LM

— Baboró International Arts Festival for Children (@BaboroGalway) October 20, 2018

Anyone stopping by the Colour Factory, even if they’re not getting their own hands dirty, is advised to dress for a mess.

There are still multiple sessions available for the Colour Factory on Sunday, October 21.

The first two are on at 10 and 11am for kids aged 18 months to four years old, and the next four are in the afternoon at one, two, three, and four o’clock. Those are for kids aged 5 – 12 years.

The Colour Factory is on at the Wonder Works on Market Street. Tickets are €5 and can be bought online or at the door.

Céiliúradh Mór agus An Taibhdhearc 90 mbliain ar an bhfód

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October 20, 2018

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An Taibhdhearc ag céiliúradh nócha bliain ar an bhfód agus neart ar siúl acu ó anois go deireadh na bliana.

Tá neart le céiliúradh ag An Taibhdhearc an mhí seo agus í ag baint nócha bliain amach ar an bhfód.

Is mór an onóir í go mbeidh ‘Taibhdearc@90’ faoi stiúir Maolíosa Stafford, seó a mbeidh lán le réaltaí a reachtálfar ar feadh dhá oíche ar an 26 agus 27 Deireadh Fómhair, san áireamh beidh Bríd Ní Neachtain, MacDara Ó Fátharta, Eoin Geoghegan, Sorcha Ní Chéide, Catherine Denning agus Séamus Mac Cuinneagáin.

Léireofar sleachta ó dhrámaí éagsúla a reachtáil an Taibhdhearc le blianta anuas, athchóiriú MacDara Uí Fátharta ar ‘Cré na Cille’ de chuid Mhairtín Uí Chadhain, Mise Raiftearaí an File le Críostóir Ó Floinn, San Siobhán; léiriú de chuid Bernard Shaw de Joan of Arc san áireamh.

Anuas ar sin, beidh an ghliúin aisteoirí na Taibhdheirce amach romhainn ag cur sleachta ón gceoldhráma ‘Annie’ i láthair.

Freastlóidh triocha duine atá ina mball de Chantóirí na Taibhdheirce ar teangacha agus ar bheatha de phleisiúr an tslua faoi smacht Paddy Daly in éindí le David Grealy ina dtugtar aitheantas don traidisiún ceoldrámaíochta, cuid mhór acu aistrithe ag Máire Stafford agus faoi stiúr Sheáin.

Sé costas €20/€15 a bheas ar na ticéid don imeacht a bheas ar siúl ag a 8i.n an 26ú /27ú Deireadh Fómhair agus is féidir na ticéidí a fháil ar an suíomh www.antaibhdhearc.com nó trí glaoch a chur ar 091-562024.

Ansin ar an 7ú Samhain sa Taibhdhearc, tabharfaidh Taibhdhearc@90 i gcomhpháirt le Arts in Action, Ollscoil na hÉireann Gaillimh ‘Cartlann, Ceol, Cuimhní…’ aitheantas do dhuine dá hiníoní ba cháiliúla.

Roinnfidh dlúthchara le Siobhán Nic Cionnaith, Lelia Doolan, cuimhní agus scéalta geala na n-aisteoirí Gaeilge is mó dá bhfuil is dá raibh ann, dénafaidh sí tagairt ar chartlann na Taibhdheirce freisin ata i dtaisce Leabharlann Sheamuis Uí Ardagáin in Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh. Beidh Rita Connolly ar an stáitse ag canadh amhráin Shaun Davey agus an oíche ag tosú ag a 8i.n le costas €20/€15 ar na ticéidí.

Ar deireadh idir an 13-20 Nollaig beidh Geamaireacht na Nollag ar siúl. B’é ‘Tóraíocht an Yummy Mummy’ scríofa ag Dick Byrne agus faoi stiúir Cillian Ó Donnchadha a chuirfear ar siúl idir an 13 agus an 20 Nollaig. Agus más mian leat páirt a ghlacadh ann beidh ÉISTEACHTAÍ ar siúl ar an 24 Deireadh Fómhair in Áras na nGael, Sráid Dominic, Gaillimh.

Caithfear clárú roimh ré leis an Taibhdhearc ar 091-562024 roimh Dé Luain, an 22 Deireadh Fómhair. Beidh na éisteachtaí do dhaoine fásta ar siúl idir a 12:00 – 4:00i.n agus do dhaoine óga (10+) idir 4.30 – 7.00 i.n

Picture special: Dockside Deli Open Day

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October 20, 2018

dockside deli galway daily — Cllr Niall McNeilus, Mayor of Galway City, serves up lunch to nutritionist Sinéad Bradbury at the Open Day of the Dockside Deli by Galway Bay Seafoods on Friday. Photo: Declan Monaghan

Pictured at the Open Day of the Dockside Deli by Galway Bay Seafoods on Friday are Detta, Diarmuid and Deirdre Croghan from Woodquay. Photo: Declan Monaghan

Pictured at the Open Day of the Dockside Deli by Galway Bay Seafoods on Friday are Mairtín Walsh, Bord Iascaigh Mhara, and John Holland of Galway Bay Seafoods. Photo: Declan Monaghan

Cllr Niall Mc Neilus, Mayor of Galway City, with Noel Holland of Galway Bay Seafoods at the Open Day of the Dockside Deli by Galway Bay Seafoods on Friday. Photo: Declan Monaghan

Pictured at the Open Day of the Dockside Deli by Galway Bay Seafoods on Friday are Della Keady, John Holland, Ann O’Reilly, Noel Holland and Brendan Faherty. Photo: Declan Monaghan

Cllr Niall McNeilus, Mayor of Galway City, cuts the ribbon at the Open Day of the Dockside Deli by Galway Bay Seafoods on Friday. Photo: Declan Monaghan

Cllr Niall McNeilus, Mayor of Galway City, serves up lunch to nutritionist Sinéad Bradbury at the Open Day of the Dockside Deli by Galway Bay Seafoods on Friday. Photo: Declan Monaghan

Lolita Stokyte and Maria Gotelli from Galway pictured at the Open Day of the Dockside Deli by Galway Bay Seafoods on Friday. Photo: Declan Monaghan

Orla Flatley, Joanne Mangan, Serena Grillo and Valerie Coffey pictured at the Open Day of the Dockside Deli by Galway Bay Seafoods on Friday. Photo: Declan Monaghan

Brendan Faherty and his father, Tommy, former staff a Galway Bay Seafoods, pictured at the Open Day of the Dockside Deli by Galway Bay Seafoods on Friday. Photo: Declan Monaghan

Elorri Elisabela, Gosea Trzcrska and Laurens Orru pictured at the Open Day of the Dockside Deli by Galway Bay Seafoods on Friday. Photo: Declan Monaghan

Cllr Niall McNeilus, Mayor of Galway City, Olivia Collins, Food PR & Marketing, and nutritionist Sinéad Bradbury pictured at the Open Day of the Dockside Deli by Galway Bay Seafoods on Friday. Photo: Declan Monaghan

Thousands of Galway farmers given payments totaling €54m

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October 20, 2018

Galway daily news Teagasc Clinic on Transferring the Family Farm in Gort tomorrow

Almost €54 million has been paid out to Galway farmers under advance payments of the 2018 Basic Payments Scheme, it has been confirmed.

Advance payments under the BPS, worth €53,682,168 to 10,991 farmers, commenced issuing earlier this week.

Galway East’s Minister Ciaran Cannon said that these payments are a vital support for farmers and are particularly welcome in light of the adverse weather conditions experienced on Galway farms this year.

Minister Cannon said: “It is a key priority for Fine Gael to get these payments out to the greatest number of farmers possible at the earliest date allowed under EU legislation, subject to the necessary requirements of the Schemes being met.

“With this in mind, my colleague the Minister for Agriculture secured EU Commission agreement for a higher advance payment of 70% for 2018 rather than 50% as provided for in the EU legislation.

“Some 93% of eligible applicants for the BPS have now been paid in this first tranche, and the success of our move to full online applications this year has helped us to deliver further efficiencies in the processing of payments which are of direct benefit to farmers.

“Payments under the 2018 Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme (ANC) also continue to issue as cases are cleared for payment.”

Minister Cannon assured farmers that payments will continue to issue under both schemes as individual cases are cleared, and regular pay runs will be in place over the coming weeks to ensure this.

“Farmers who have been contacted by the Department with queries in relation to their applications should also respond at their earliest convenience in order to facilitate payment,” he added.

Cancer care West funds new family room at University Hospital Galway

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October 20, 2018

Cancer Care West have recently provided funding to furnish a new family room in the Corrib ward at University Hospital Galway.

The Corrib ward is a dedicated oncology ward that opened in the new block of UHG last year.

This family room provides a haven where the families of patients with cancer can rest, meet with friends and medical staff, and if needs be stay overnight.

With funding from Cancer Care West the room has been furnished with leather reclining seats, tables, a pull-out couch along with a fridge, microwave and tea\coffee making facilities.

Speaking at the official opening of the new room, Cancer Care West CEO Richie Flaherty said that it would:

“Provide a place of comfort and restfulness for those coping with the stresses and trauma of seeing a family member being treated for cancer in a hospital that might be many miles away from home.”

In the past, he said, families including the parents of young children being treated, “had to sit on chairs in crowded wards or in corridors for days and nights at a time which was far from ideal.”

“We have long recognised the need for such a space and the feedback already from staff in the ward is that it is being heavily used and a vital addition to the facilities offered to families.”

This is the second family room that Cancer Care West have funded in the new 75-bed block.

Earlier this year a family room serving the Claddagh ward opened, and based on the positive feedback from families, UHG decided to approach Cancer Care West about creating another for the Corrib ward.

Mrs Carmel Kelly, from Gort, whose son is a patient on the Corrib Ward said, “I have been using the Family Room for the last 8 weeks since my 21 year old son was admitted.”

“The minute I was shown the room, I was overwhelmed with emotions. I have used this room every day and night where we have sat, talked, cried, had the tea and coffee, heated food and even slept. It’s my safe haven. It’s my home from home.”

Chris Kane, General Manager at UHG said the support of Cancer Care West gave meant a huge to families and to the hospital.

“This new family room makes a huge difference to families, particularly those who have to travel distances or whose loved ones are facing a long hospital stay. We are very appreciative of the on-going support from Cancer Care West.”

Macnas ar thóir oibreacha deonacha chun cabhair a thabhairt le Pharáid na Samhna

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October 20, 2018

Galway Daily news Macnas needs volunteers for Halloween parade

Tá an Grúpa Amharclainne Macnas ar thóir oibreacha deonacha chun cabhair a thabhairt dóibh le Paráid na Samhna a stiúradh tríd na sráideanna i nGaillimh agus Baile Átha Cliath.

Is buaicphointe de Oíche Shamhna chuile bhliain í Paráid na Samhna bliaintiúil a bhíonn ag Macnas agus na mílte daoine a bhíonn ar na sráideanna chuile bhliain ag faire air.

I mbliana tá oibreacha deonacha á lorg acu don paráid a bheas i nGaillimh ar an 28ú lá de Mí Dheireadh Fómhair agus i mBaile Átha Cliath an lá dar gcionn.

Má tá suim ag duine ar bith cur isteach ar seo agus a bheith ag obair leis an paráid ar bonn deonach is féidir foirm a líonadh anseo.

Two Galway gardaí receive National Bravery Awards for saving man from drowning

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Galway Daily news Two Galway Gardaí receive bravery awards

Garda Maria Freely and Reserve Garda Alan Burke received national commendations for bravery this week.

The two Galway Gardaí were among 21 people who received National Bravery Awards at a state ceremony yesterday.

They were nominated for this award for their act of heroism in saving the life of young man who fell into the river Corrib on St. Patrick’s Day.

On March 17, just after half 4 in the afternoon, Garda Freely and Garda Burke were on duty down at the Spanish Arch when they saw a man standing on the edge of the wall next to the Corrib.

As he saw them looking the man “put his arms out, leaned back and intentionally went back first into the water.”

Their citation says Garda Burke jumped into the water after the man, but got into difficulty as they held onto each other.

Garda Freely called for more assistance, and with another reserve Garda used a life buoy to bring them to the wall, and pulled Garda Burke from the water.

Other passers by also helped in keeping the other man afloat by reaching down and holding him up until he could be brought from the water.

Ceann Comahairle Seán Ó Fearghaile, whose office organises the National Bravery Awards, praised all those being recognised for their “selfless acts of courage”.

“Your strength of character and depth of courage, when faced with the uncertain, is exemplary. You stepped forward, despite the risks, to help your fellow man.”

The 21 people who received Bravery Awards this week come from all walks of life.

Many were gardaí, firefighters, or paramedics, but other were simply good people who stepped up when they saw someone in need.

The full list of people who received citations for bravery, and what they did, can be found here.

photos from @OireachtasNews

LGFA: Super Sunday for Galway Champions

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With the dust barely settled from their respective celebrations, Kilkerrin/Clonberne, St. Brendan’s and Naomh Anna Leitir Moir commence Connacht championship action this Sunday (14th October) as they seek a place in their respective provincial finals.

Kilkerrin/Clonberne host Roscommon champions Kilbride as they seek a rematch with reigning All-Ireland champions Carnacon (or Knockmore). Kevin Reidy’s charges delivered a tour de force performance in the county final against Corofin.

Olivia Divilly and Lynsey Noone hit two first half goals each before Eva Noone also contributed a brace. Maeve Flanagan got the other three-pointer in an emphatic 7-16 to 3-6 result. Sarah Gormally and Lisa Gannon will lead the defence that also includes attacking wing backs Siobhan Fahy and Hannah Noone.

Siobhan Divilly and captain Louise Ward are a solid midfield combination with the aforementioned attackers of doing damage. The Galway six-in-a-row champions will still be without the injured Nicola Ward.

Kilbride have been dominant in Roscommon for the last three years having completed a triple double two weeks ago. Lorraine O’Connor’s penalty save was crucial in their 3-4 to 1-5 win over Clann na nGael.

Sinead Clabby, Fiona and Siobhan Tully got the goals and their half back line includes Roscommon seniors Rochelle Mullaney and Alice Kelly. In truth, Kilkerrin/Clonberne will be expected to come through. And that will the key for an expected provincial decider with Carnacon.

St. Brendan’s play for the fourth consecutive week when they welcome Sligo senior champions St. Nathy’s in the intermediate semi-final. Michael McHale’s team finally got past Tuam/Cortoon after a replay thanks to goals from Michelle Delaney and Leanne Walsh.

Delaney and Walsh will be two main threats along with experienced duo Rebecca McPhilbin and captain Nora Ward but an injury to full back Aine Gilmore will make life difficult for the Galway intermediate champions.

St. Nathy’s were also in action last weekend beating Geevagh 0-13 to 0-9 in a reverse of the previous year’s Sligo final. Noelle Gormley in goal; defenders Angela Doohan and Jane O’Dowd, midfielders Tara Doddy and Ann-Marie Coleman, and attackers Carol Coleman and Una Cafferky are ones to watch.

And Junior A champions Naomh Anna Leitir Moir are also seeking a Connacht Final place when they welcome Roscommon’s St. Dominic’s to Ros an Mhil. The west Galway team beat St. Mary’s, Killererin in the county final and will have Sarah Lynch leading their charge.

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— Connacht LGFA (@ConnachtLGFA) October 17, 2018

Connacht Ladies Football Semi-Final Fixtures

Senior

Kilkerrin/Clonberne vs Kilbride (2.30pm Clonberne Sports Field)

Mayo Final: Carnacon vs Knockmore (2pm Kilmeena GAA)

Intermediate

St. Brendan’s vs St. Nathy’s (12pm Clonberne Sports Field)

Westport vs St. Mary’s, Tulsk (2pm Swinford Amenity Park)

Junior

Naomh Anna Leitir Moir vs St. Dominic’s (2pm Ros an Mhil GAA Pitch)

Cill Chomain vs Tourlestrane (1pm Belmullet GAA Pitch)

Court orders fresh hearing over Minister’s power to end VEC chief executive’s €12,000 allowance

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October 20, 2018

Galway Daily Courts Supreme Court rules marriage of convenience does not make a marriage legally null

The Supreme Court has ordered a fresh hearing to determine if the Minister of Education was acting within his powers when he ended a €12,000 annual allowance paid to a Galway VEC chief executive.

In 2013 the High Court ruled in favour of then chief executive of Galway VEC Seosaimh Mac Donncha and Mayo VEC chief executive Dr. Katie Sweeney that the Minister didn’t have the power under legislation to terminate their allowance.

Mr Justice Gerard Hogan found that the 2001 Vocation Education Committee (Amendment) Act 2001 gave the Minister no power to alter the allowance or other employment terms of chief executives of an education body.

According to the Irish Times the Supreme Court ruled this week that because the issue of the Minister’s power was not specifically argued before the court, his right to fair procedure was breached.

Lawyers for the Minister said that had they been allowed to argue the point to the High Court, they would have won.

This case arose over the government’s plans to dissolve Ireland’s 33 VEC’s and replace them with education and training boards.

At the time both Mr Mac Donncha and Dr Sweeney were on €100,000 annual salaries and claimed that losing their allowance would affect their pension entitlements.

In June 2012 the Minister decided to revoke the Transport Liaison Officers Allowance of the chief executives, which the High Court said was unlawful.

Lawyers for the Department of Education said the decision was proper since the school transport scheme had not been part of the CEO’s duties for almost two years.

But the High Court aid that while the Minister must consent to any changes to the employment terms of chief executives, the decision must come from the VEC, which the court said did not happen here.

Mr Mac Donncha, a former GAA President, has passed away since the time of the High Court ruling.

The Supreme Court noted that while it heard the government’s appeal, Mr Mac Donncha’s estate did not try to reconstitute his case.

When the matter returns to the High Court it will be up to his estate to decide if it wishes to fight the case again.

SOCCER: Alan Murphy Looks Ahead to League Semi-Final

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Galway Daily sport Alan Murphy leaving role at Galway United

Galway United under 17 manager Alan Murphy has said his squad are focused on themselves and a performance ahead of their league semi-final with Finn Harps on Sunday (21st October) in Eamonn Deacy Park.

Murphy guided United to the same stage last season, but the young Tribesmen were eliminated by eventual winners Cork City on penalties.

United earned their place in this year’s semi-final with an impressive away win against Bohemians, who topped the Northern Elite Division.

Finn Harps, finished 3rd in the Northern Elite Division and they lifted the Mark Farren Cup also after overcoming Cork City at Finn Park in September.

SOCCER: Two Galway United Teams in Knockout Action https://t.co/WRFRVuoZEA

— Galway Daily (@GalwayDaily) October 19, 2018

“I feel the players owed it to themselves after a few uncharacteristic performances and results in the closing stages of the season,” said Murphy, who also manages the seniors, to Galway United’s official website.

“I was delighted they served up the performance that they did against Bohemians and they took on board the extensive research and preparation that went into the game.

“No stone was left unturned in terms of trying to beat a Bohemians team who had played 20 games in the league and not lost all season.

“The players haven’t got ahead of themselves after the result, it’s been a really good camp over the last two weeks and it’s been really enjoyable to watch these players develop and mature into men in front of our eyes.

“There will be a lot of respect for what Finn Harps and Declan Boyle have achieved this year, but no fear.

“Our lads are very much focused on themselves and the performance that they can produce in front of a big home crowd. Hopefully our supporters will come out to see our stars of the future.

“The players have already proven that they can step up the senior team this season. It’s all about performances, achieving things, developing and preparing the players for life at senior level in the League of Ireland.

“In terms of staff and coaches, we’ve got people involved that are spending hours researching and trying to do everything they possibly can to develop this group of players and they care so much about them. It’s very touching to see that type of effort going in.”

Galway United face Finn Harps in the 2018 under 17 League Semi-Final on Sunday, 21st October. Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park is 3pm.

SOCCER: Connacht Youths Well Placed in Cork

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Connacht got off to the perfect start in the 2018 FAI Youth Interprovincial Tournament in Cork with a 3-0 victory over Ulster in Blarney on Friday (19th October) evening.

It sets up Ollie Neary’s team for a showdown with Leinster today (Saturday, 20th October) after both teams won their opening assignments.

Leinster were 4-0 winners over Munster and will meet Connacht in Mayfield Utd’s grounds at 2.30pm as part of the three-day festival.

The competition runs until Sunday (21st October) when Connacht conclude their campaign when they face hosts Munster in Turners Cross (11am). The province that tops the three-day round-robin series will be the winners.

Four Galway clubs are represented on the Connacht panel. Mervue United have six representatives (goalkeeper Patrick Martyn; defenders Mark Melody, Ethan Connolly and Hakeem Ryan; midfielder Mikey Devaney and striker Calvin Toye).

Salthill Devon see three of their young players involved (defenders Blake Cummins and Sean Conroy, and striker Stephen Iredale). Maree/Oranmore have midfielders Alan Greene and Alex Fearon. Striker Ruairi McSweeney is from Colga FC.

🔵⚪ The Connacht FA ⚪ 🔵

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— Connacht Youth Schoolboys (@ConnachtYouth) October 8, 2018

2018 FAI Youth Interprovincial Tournament Round 1 Results

Connacht 3-0 Ulster

Munster 0-4 Leinster

2018 FAI Youth Interprovincial Tournament Fixtures

Saturday, 21st October

Leinster vs Connacht (2.30pm Mayfield Utd, Cork)

Ulster vs Munster (2.30pm Midleton)

Sunday, 22nd October

Ulster vs Leinster (11am Ringmahon Rangers, Cork)

Munster vs Connacht (11am Turners Cross)

CAMOGIE: Mullagh and Sarsfields To Clash in Semi-Final

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