Galway Gardaí appeal for missing 32-year-old man

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November 8, 2023

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A local TD has called for the new Agri-Food Regulator to be operational as soon as possible.

Legislation to establish the new Regulator was passed in July, but the office is not yet up and running.

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue said that the new Regulator will be operational by the end of this year, in a response to a query in the Dáil from Roscommon-Galway TD Claire Kerrane last week.

Deputy Kerrane said that she understands applications are also being considered for the Board of An Rialálaí Agraibhia, which the Minister stated will be announced ‘in the near future’.

While Deputy Kerrane welcomed the Minister’s confirmation that these key stages are underway, she said that it is crucial that the new Agri-Food Regulator is operational as soon as possible.

“Farmers and producers have waited long enough for the establishment of a long-promised Regulator. Its need was particularly highlighted during protests by producers at factory gates in 2019 – four years ago,” said the Sinn Féin TD.

“There is no more room for shifting timelines on this, we now need to see the office up and running as a priority for the Minister and his Department.”

‘The Galway Gunman’ documentary on TG4

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November 8, 2023

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A documentary on TG4 documentary tonight will focus on a teenager who left his native Galway City to enlist in the British Army in 1941.

Paddy Devlin was 17 when he went to Belfast to become a member of the Royal Ulster Rifles, serving in a glider battalion which fought on D-Day and in the invasion of Germany.

He saved the lives of many of his fellow soldiers after crossing the Rhine but was himself seriously wounded.

He was one of an estimated 67,000 southern Irishmen who joined up to fight Nazism during World War II.

He was a crack shot who became one of the best snipers in the Allied forces, and fought in the Battle of Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge and the Crossing of the Rhine operation.

Paddy was wounded by German machine fire in the Rhine battle while defending his comrades, but returned to service. After the war he joined the RAF and retired as a warrant officer after 28 years.

He settled in Moycullen and wrote a memoir of his wartime experiences, a valuable record of the experiences shared by tens of thousands of Irishmen.

In the TG4 documentary at 9.30 on Wednesday night, Paddy’s niece Elayne Devlin explores why her uncle and nearly 70,000 other Irish men and women ignored Irish neutrality to fight for Britain in the war.

Elaine, an RTÉ journalist, explores why Paddy and so many others risked death in battle and hostility at home to fight as a soldier of the Crown.

Irish men and women who joined up to fight the Nazis were given a warm welcome in Britain during the war, but often found a cold house on their return home. It was a tale largely written out of Irish history for more than a half a century.

Their huge involvement in the Allied war effort was largely ignored, and tens of thousands of families did not speak about their families’ role in it.

A silence descended on Irish servicemen which only began to be lifted from the 90s onwards, when the conflict in the North was coming to an end.

It is only now that their heroic sacrifices in a struggle which claimed the lives of 5,000 Irishmen are being fully recognised.

Paddy Devlin, Gunnadóir na Gaillimhe, told through the experiences of one family, lifts the lid on that secret history at 9.30pm on Wednesday, 8 November.

Galway Food Tours promotes the West in luxury US sales summit

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November 8, 2023

Galway daily news food tours in boston usa at luxury travel summit — Chris Lynn, Tourism Ireland (left); and Sheena Dignam, Galway Food Tours (right); with a luxury travel buyer from Boston, on day one of Tourism Ireland’s Luxury Summit to the east coast of the United States. Pic – Sandie Allen

Galway Food Tours joined 13 other Irish companies in the US last week for Tourism Ireland’s Luxury Summit – which visited Boston, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

The four-day luxury sales summit involved a programme of networking events, offering an excellent opportunity for the tourism companies from Ireland.

Roughly 40 leading buyers in high-end luxury travel from the US were in attendance.

The aim of the trip was to ensure that Ireland is ‘top of mind’ for the buyers when they are recommending a destination to their clients.

Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland’s Head of North America, said that their Luxury Summit to Boston, Greenwich, West Orange and New York was an excellent platform for Tourism Ireland.

“It was great to highlight the superb luxury tourism offering available right around Ireland – from our boutique hotels, castles and luxury resorts to our rich culture and heritage, and not forgetting our world-class golf and superb culinary scene,” she said.

“The summit offers a really good opportunity to increase awareness of Ireland among the influential luxury travel buyers based in this part of the United States and to secure a greater share of their valuable business for 2024 and beyond.”

Minister Harris welcomes St. Angela’s College into ATU

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November 7, 2023

Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris has welcomed the incorporation of St. Angela’s College into the Atlantic Technological University.

St. Angela’s College in Sligo has now dissolved and has become a part of the ATU, the second largest TU in the state now with nine campuses including at Lough Gill and a student population of almost 25,000.

Minister Harris said that St. Angela’s College, Sligo has long been an important provider of initial teacher education particularly in terms of its home economics offerings not just in Sligo but nationally.

It provides higher education programmes across a range of other important disciplines including over two decades in delivering nursing education.

“So becoming an integral part of emerging higher education powerhouse in the West / North West that is ATU has always to my mind been a logical step,” he said.

“But it has not been an easy road. Today marks the end of a long journey for many people but it is the beginning of a new dawn for the staff, students and the county of Sligo.”

Minister Harris said that he was conscious this is a sad day for some as St Angela’s is no more, but that ATU is the future for this great institution.

He thanked the presidents, governing bodies, staff and students of both higher education institutions for the many years of hard work behind the incorporation.

Galway-Dublin train services failing environment and residents

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November 7, 2023

A Social Democrats Candidate for Galway City has said that the lack of available train services between Galway and Dublin is a major misstep in the fight against climate change.

Eibhlín Seoighthe said that with global sustainability at the forefront, the lack of trains and carriages between two of Ireland’s major cities stands out as an ‘ecological and social misstep’.

“Urging people to opt for public transport to reduce their carbon footprint is at odds with the inadequate train services between Galway and Dublin.”

Eibhlín Seoighthe said that residents and visitors alike demand better, and that enhanced train services would not only alleviate road traffic but would also support those choosing greener transport methods.

“We also urgently need provisions for bicycles on these trains to encourage multimodal commuting and further promote sustainable travel,” she said.

The party’s sitting city councillor, Alan Curran, added that Galway’s future hinges on sustainable choices.

“Our current train system is outdated and environmentally unfriendly. We must rectify this, and soon.”

Clifden Town Hall gets new state-of-the-art sound system

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November 7, 2023

galway daily news new sound system at clifden town hall — Photographed at Clifden Town Hall are: Gráinne Gavin, aged 17; Aoibhín O’Malley, aged 12; Mary Nohilly, Community Finance Ireland (CFI) Client Relationship Manager and Ailbhe Gavin, aged 11. Photo: Andrew Downes, xposure

A brand new, state-of-the-art sound system has been installed in Clifden Town Hall which will be used during the local arts festival, dance classes, and their long-standing bingo nights on Thursdays.

The Town Hall building has been a central part of the Clifden community for over 100 years and has undergone significant renovations in the past decade.

General Manager Kevin Gavin says this latest technological upgrade has kitted Clifden Town Hall out for the increasing number of activities they host for the local community.

Stephen O’Donnell, Clifden Town Hall committee member; Mary Nohilly, Community Finance Ireland (CFI) Client Relationship Manager and Kevin Gavin, Clifden Town Hall, General Manager. Photo credit: Andrew Downes, xposure

These include dance classes for young and old, indoor bowls, meditation, Thursday night Bingo and the longest-running community arts festival in Ireland, Clifden Community Arts Festival.

Mr Gavin described how he remembered a chance meeting with Community Finance Ireland CEO Dónal Traynor when the time came to apply for funding for the much-needed sound system upgrade.

“When I met Dónal at an event a few years ago, his commitment to supporting community organisations had stayed with me,” he said.

“When our committee recognised that we urgently needed funding for a new sound system for the hall, I immediately thought of Community Finance Ireland.

“Our experience with CFI has felt like a very personal one. Working with Dónal and locally based Mary has been wonderful. It has always felt like Mary is just down the road and is happy to answer any questions we might have.”

Clifden Town Hall accessed a bridging loan of €20,000 from Community Finance Ireland, which provides social finance loans to community and volunteer-led organisations that drive social impact through sport, community projects, faith-based groups, and social enterprises.

Operating a model similar to traditional credit unions, all loan repayments go toward supporting other communities across Ireland.

This bridging loan was used to assist with bridging a community recognition grant of €29,919 from Galway County Council in respect of upgrading the Town Hall sound system.

University of Galway unveils 60,000 digitised images from Conradh na Gaeilge archive

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November 7, 2023

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University of Galway has unveiled a milestone for its Archives and Special Collections with the unveiling of about 60,000 digitised images from the Conradh na Gaeilge archive.

The collection has been made openly available online following an 18-month digitisation project.

The extensive Conradh na Gaeilge archive includes more than 600,000 items. It represents the organisation’s activities, campaigning and achievements since its foundation in 1893.

The digital collection, which was unveiled at the weekend at Oireachtas na Samhna in Killarney, and was carefully curated by Project Archivist Niamh Ní Charra from the extensive physical archive, with the digitisation itself carried out by digital photographer Maeve O’Neill, on behalf of Archives Ireland.

Along with near complete runs of Oireachtas and Conradh na Gaeilge Ard Fheis programmes from 1890s to early 2000s, the material covers a range of topics from Irish language rights campaigns, including broadcasting and the status of the Irish language in Europe, through to material relating to the Northern Ireland peace process.

University of Galway became the custodian of the Conradh na Gaeilge archive in 2018, following discussions led by former University of Galway academic Dr John Walsh.

University of Galway President Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh said that nurturing and promoting the Irish language is a priority for the University and central to its values.

“We now hold one of the largest open access resources in the Irish language on our campus, joining many other Irish language digital collections donated to the University, such as Professor Tomás Ó Máille’s audio folklore material, Irish language newspapers – An Gaodhal and An Stoc, and photographs from Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe, all of which are available to access by educators, students, scholars, and those interested in Irish history through our Library.

“Tá fáilte roimh chách teacht ar an gcampas s’againne nó ar line le ghabháil do’s na hachmhainní atá againn i léamh agus léann an Ghaeilge agus muid bródúil astu agus buíoch go bhfuil siad linn in Ollscoile na Gaillimhe.”

Monica Crump, Acting University Librarian, said that the University of Galway Library is very proud to be the custodians of the Conradh na Gaeilge archive.

“We have been delighted to see the archive being used in research and in teaching since the collection was catalogued and made accessible in our Reading Room.

Today we are particularly pleased to bring 60,000 images from that collection to a global audience by launching the Conradh na Gaeilge Digital Collection.”

She said that by making this digital collection openly available we enable researchers, citizen scientists and anyone interested in the history of Conradh na Gaeilge, the Irish language or indeed Irish history more broadly, to delve into the records of this important national organisation.

“We are grateful for the University’s support for this work to become a reality, and to our Heritage Collections Team and the Archives Ireland team for their work in delivering this wonderful digital collection.”

Paula Melvin, President of Conradh na Gaeilge, said: “We are delighted that a wide range of materials from the Conradh na Gaeilge Archive has been digitised and published online by the University of Galway Library.

“This archive is a fantastic resource for our branches, our members and everyone who is interested in both the history of Conradh na Gaeilge and Irish history alike.

“It is a great achievement that more than 100 years of our organisation’s material has now been made available to the public, and we would like to express our thanks to the Conradh na Gaeilge Project Archivist, Niamh Ní Charra, and the whole team who made the project happen.”

The collection can be viewed on the University of Galway’s Digital Archives platform alongside other digitised archives at https://digital.library.universityofgalway.ie/.

Aran Islands RNLI carries out medical evacuation off Inis Meáin

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November 7, 2023

Galway Daily news Aran Islands RNLI carries out medical evacuation off Inis Meáin — Photo: Aran Islands RNLI

The Aran Island RNLI lifeboat was called out to perform a medical evacuation from Inis Meain on Monday afternoon.

The Coast Guard sent the request for the lifeboat’s volunteer crew to come aid a person in need of medical attention on the neighbouring island shortly after 3pm yesterday.

The lifeboat launched from the pontoon at Kilronan Harbour with a full crew and headed straight for Inis Meáin.

Weather conditions at the time of launching were fair, with a westerly force 5 wind blowing, a 2m sea swell, squally showers and good visibility.

At the pier in Inis Meáin, the patient was transferred safely aboard the lifeboat under the supervision of the volunteer crew and headed straight for Rossaveal Harbour and the waiting ambulance.

On the way back to Kilronan Harbour, the lifeboat undertook a training exercise with the Irish Coast Guard’s Rescue 118 helicopter from Sligo, in Galway Bay.

Speaking after the call out, Coxswain Declan Brannigan said, “There was a quick response time from the volunteer crew and we would like to wish the patient well.”

“No matter the time, day or night, our volunteers will work to ensure we get to the patient as fast as possible and transfer them into the care of our colleagues in he ambulance service.”

“We also thank our colleagues from Rescue 118 for the training exercise that followed after. Such training is essential in preparing us for joint operational activity as and when the time arises.”

Crew on the call out included Coxswain Declan Brannigan, mechanic Tommy Dirrane, Joe Gill, Micheál Ó Culáin, Caelan Cullen Quinn and Billy Gillan.

Burst water mains causing outages in Tuam area

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November 7, 2023

Galway Daily news Moycullen water outage

A burst water mains is causing water outages in parts of Tuam and surrounding areas today.

Uisce Eireann first reported the burst mains pipe in the Tuam area shortly before 10am on Tuesday morning.

This is causing water outages and supply disruptions to Ballymoat, Drum, Tuam and surrounding areas of the county.

Repair works are underway, and are currently expected to be completed by 3pm on Tuesday afternoon.

A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of these work.

It may take 2 – 3 hours after repairs are completed before people see their full water supply restored.

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

Four arrested over violent brawl which left man in critical condition

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November 7, 2023

Galway Daily news Man dies after car goes into the water

Four people have been arrested in connection with a violent brawl which left one man in critical condition over the weekend.

Gardaí are continuing to investigate the violent disorder incident which occurred in Ballinasloe on Saturday night.

The incident, which involved a number of people, took place at approximately 11:40pm in the Dunlo Hill/Fairgreen area of town.

A man in his late 40s was taken to Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, where he remains in a critical condition.

Four people have been arrested in connection with this incident, one of whom is due to appear before court today.

Three women, one in her late teens and two in their 20s, have since been released without charge and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

A man in his 20s has been charged and he is expected to appear before Roscommon District Court this morning.

An incident room has been set up at Ballinasloe Garda station and this investigation is continuing.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the Dunlo Hill/Fairgreen area between 11:30pm and midnight on Saturday 4th November 2023 are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ballinasloe Garda station on 090 9631890, the Garda confidential line 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Celebrate Thanksgiving in HYDE this holiday season

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November 7, 2023

We’re creeping into holiday season, and luckily for those looking to Thanksgiving, Galway has incredible an opportunity to celebrate with dinner and drinks.

For those looking to dig in, HYDE Bar on Forster Street has the ideal way to make the most of this fantastic annual celebration.

On Thursday, November 23, you’re invited to HYDE, recently voted Best Hotel Restaurant in Ireland at the 2023 Irish Hotel Awards, to savour a delicious three-course dinner and cocktail for €49 per person.

HYDE is renowned for its chef-crafted cuisine and incredible drinks made by skilled mixologists, and you can savour all of it at their Thanksgiving celebration.

You’re sure to enjoy the smorgasbord of flavours on offer as you relax and make the most of this memorable evening out.

Whether you’d like to attend with your other half or you’re planning to gather a group of pals together, this would be a fantastic way to enjoy the milestone and give thanks for what you most appreciate.

Thanksgiving in HYDE can be enjoyed from 5 pm on Thursday, November 23, and you’re welcome to book your table today – simply email info@hydebargalway.ie.

Planning appeal over 91 houses & apartments in Athenry

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November 7, 2023

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

A decision to refuse planning for a residential development of 91 homes in Athenry is being appealed to An Bord Pleanála.

Coffey Construction Ltd sought approval for the construction of a new housing estate next to the existing Parklands estate off the R347 Tuam Road.

The estate would comprise 10 one-bed apartments, 24 two-bed apartments, 45 three-bed houses, and 12 four bed houses.

Access to the new estate would be through the existing Parklands access road onto the R347.

The county council refused planning permission for the housing estate back in September, citing concerns about the layout of the estate, and saying that the site is not currently zoned for development.

The council also raised concerns about the capacity of the local road network to accommodate the increased traffic, and a lack of information about the capacity of the local sewerage network.

Finally the council also raised issue with not having an Archaeological Impact Assessment or appropriate environmental impact reports concerning the site.

That decision has now been appealed to An Bord Pleanála, which is due to make a ruling on the case by February 21 of 2024.

The appeal contains revised plans for the site layout, along with a number of fresh reports to address the issues raised by the council.

These include a Traffic Impact Assessment, Appropriate Assessment Screening report, Archaeological Assessment Report, and a letter confirming the feasibility of a wastewater connection from Uisce Eireann.

Regarding the site zoning, the appeal notes that the site is within the existing built-up area of Athenry, with many community facilities within easy reach, and that it had been zoned for development in the previous Local Area Plan.

University of Galway holding postgraduate Open Evening on Tuesday

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November 7, 2023

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The University of Galway is holding an open evening for prospective postgraduate students on Tuesday evening.

The open evening, providing information on more than 200 postgraduate courses, will take place in the Bailey Allen Hall, Arás na Mac Léinn at 7pm on Tuesday.

The informal networking event will showcase the suite of full-time and part-time postgraduate programmes available, including taught and research masters, as well as doctoral research options. Flexible, online, and blended learning options are also on offer.

Academic staff will be available to meet prospective students to discuss study opportunities, entry requirements and career paths and postgraduate support staff will be on hand to discuss applications, admissions, scholarships and fees.

High achieving students can also learn about the financial supports available to them, such as the €1,500 scholarship for those who have a first class honour in their undergraduate degree.

Visitors to the event can find out more about this and other scholarship schemes, fees, funding, careers and employability at a panel discussion on postgraduate opportunities takes place at 4:15pm.

This will be followed at 5pm by a talk on Opportunities for Graduate Studies and Funding a PhD by the Dean of Graduate Studies, Professor Donal Leech.

Speaking about the upcoming event, Valerie Leahy, Postgraduate Recruitment Officer at University of Galway said, “We especially encourage visitors considering a return to university studies to attend our Postgraduate Open Day.”

“Almost half of those applying to our postgraduate courses are not recent graduates, they are returning to study or upskill for their current job.”

“The value of a postgraduate qualification is proven in terms of improving employability and career progression, increasing lifetime earnings, learning invaluable transferable skills that employers value, and many of our courses also offer opportunities for placement and internships.”

Booking in advance is recommended and is available at: www.universityofgalway.ie/postgraduate-open-day.

Four day roadworks on the N83 to create traffic delays

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November 6, 2023

Galway Daily news Roadworks to disrupt traffic near Portumna on Tuesday

Traffic disruption is expected between Claregalway and Tuam for the next four days while roadworks are taking place this week.

Galway County Council is carrying out resurfacing works on the N83 at Knockdoe Cross this week.

The works are due to get underway on the morning of Tuesday, November 7, and are expected to take four days to completed.

In order to facilitate these works a traffic management system will be in place from 7:30am to 7pm each day.

As a result, motorists on this road are advised to expect delays, and allow themselves additional time to make journeys.

Planning refused for older people’s housing development in Gort

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November 6, 2023

Galway Daily news Planning refused for older people's housing development in Gort

Planning permission has been refused for a residential development of 62 homes meant for older people in Gort.

An Bord Pleanála has ruled against an appeal by Mount Fuji Ltd regarding plans for an older people’s housing estate at Lavally, Gort.

The plans were for the demolition of a vacant building on a 1.17ha site between Station Road and Gort River Walk.

The new estate would have comprised 52 apartments and 10 houses, along with a tea room, in a development specifically aimed at older people.

The estate plans included 34 car parking spaces, as well as 59 bicycle spaces.

The county council refused planning permission for the development in March of 2022, which Mount Fuji appealed to An Bord Pleanála.

The bord agreed with the county council’s original decision to refuse planning for the development, rejecting their own inspector’s recommendation to give it the green light.

In refusing planning permission, the board raised a number of concerns about the design of the estate, the public open space and car parking in particular.

The decision said that the estate’s relationship with the river walk and “lack of animation” of the street integrated poorly, and that the communal open space lacked amenity.

The board also stated that there was not sufficient car parking included in the plans, and that the layout of the car parking which was there would create a traffic hazard.

The plans also lack clarity on the extent and design of works to be carried out on Station Road, and it was unclear if existing sewerage infrastructure could serve the new estate.

Why Live Casino Games Are Taking Over Online Gambling

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November 6, 2023

In recent years, live casino games have become some of the most popular games for online gamblers worldwide. The live feature makes it possible for players to sit in their own homes playing online casino games but feel like they’re standing in Las Vegas throwing the dice. Read more about live casino games and why they’ve become so popular.

Online casino games have been available for a long time now. They’ve slowly grown in popularity and have advanced over the years. For a long time, you’ve been able to play online casino games in the comfort of your own home. But in recent years, it’s become possible to do more than that.

Now, you can get to feel the atmosphere of the casino floor at home by playing live casino games. Games like live blackjack and live poker take you right to the table and let you interact as if you were there in real life.

It’s not hard to understand why live casino games are taking over online gambling. More and more players prefer to play live casino games, especially when playing social games like blackjack.

Authenticity and social interaction

The first live casino games actually originate all the way back to the early 2000s, but it’s only in recent years that it’s taken off largely due to technological advancements.

High-quality video and sound and fast internet connections make it possible for dealers and players to interact with each other in a smooth and comfortable way that actually gives one the feeling of being at the casino.

Authenticity and social interaction are two elements that are appealing about live casino games. The authenticity part is all about getting the feeling of being there yourself. A huge part of playing casino games is the thrill and excitement of it.

This is largely created by an atmosphere – an atmosphere that you most often find at a physical casino. But now you can actually get some of that feeling in your own home, making the game a lot more fun.

The second part is the social interaction, which also makes a massive difference in the overall experience of the game. Some casino games are more social than others. When you play the slot machines, you don’t need to interact with anyone.

But when you’re playing blackjack, the dealer and the other players are a big part of the fun. You’re playing against the dealer and sitting next to the other players. Live casino games give you a sense of this feeling while sitting at home.

Expected to continue to rise

It’s no secret that online casino games have been on the rise for a long time now. It’s a global growth, making the industry bigger and bigger every year. Live dealer games play a huge part in this development, but it’s not the only rising trend.

Mobile gaming is another element of online gambling that plays a huge part in growth and continued expected growth. As technology has improved mobile gaming to such an extent, it has become the preferred gaming device for a lot of players. Smartphones offer a completely new way of gambling that allows you to play games anytime and anywhere.

This is a convenience that appeals to more players and makes them play more often. It’s easier to incorporate into everyday life because you don’t have to facilitate much. The new possibilities that online casinos offer their customers are both more convenient and of a much higher quality than previously. Going forward, we’ll probably see even more advanced technology taking online gambling to new places.

Funding for service protecting Traveller women at risk of homelessness

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Galway Daily news Funding for service protecting Traveller women at risk of homelessness in Galway

Funding has been allocated for a project to support Traveller women at risk of homelessness in the Galway and western region.

Three regions in Ireland have been successful in securing funding to develop healthcare services for Traveller women who are experiencing or who are at risk of homelessness.

This follows on from the announcement of a €500,000 fund for this purpose by Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Hildegarde Naughton back in March.

In CHO2: Galway, Mayo, Roscommon two members of the Traveller community will be employed as project workers to establish a homeless support service.

This service for Traveller women will work in concert with the primary healthcare projects for Travellers in Tuam and Galway city.

This will include establishing a forum to facilitate partnerships between agencies, establish the health and accommodation needs of Traveller women, and provide support and advocacy services to these specific needs.

“I’m delighted to announce details of the initiatives that will provide a culturally-sensitive approach to improving healthcare services for Traveller women,” Minister Hildegarde Naughton said.

“We know that Traveller women face a higher risk of homelessness than the overall population, and this can negatively impact on their health.”

“The funding being allocated today allows the health service to address this issue, providing a range of tailored, culturally-appropriate interventions to support Traveller women facing homelessness.”

“It builds on the commitments promised in the new Traveller Health Action Plan and will form part of the development of a national model to support Traveller women.”

The other successful projects in this scheme will be located in CHO 1: Donegal, Sligo/Leitrim/West Cavan/Monaghan, and CHO 9: Dublin North City and County.

The projects were chosen by a Grants Committee which had representation from the Department of Health, HSE National Office for Social Inclusion, Genio and the Travelling community.

Planning approval for Oranhill residential development

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Galway Daily news Planning approval for Oranhill residential development

Planning approval has been granted again for a residential development of 39 houses on the outskirts of Oranmore.

Japet Investments has been given the green light by An Bord Pleanála for the construction of a housing estate at Oranhill, Oranmore.

This will comprise 13 two-bed, terraced houses; 14 three-bed, terraced houses; and 12 three-bed, semi-detached houses on a 1.5ha site with access off the Maree Road.

The original plans were for 43 houses, but the scale of the development was reduced to provide more public open space in the estate.

The estate will be served by 78 car parking spaces in on-street parking, including three disabled spaces, as well as 15 bicycle spaces.

Entrance and exit from the estate would be through the Maree Road, via the existing internal Oranhill access road, with potential access to the N67 in the future.

Appeals

There were two third party appeals lodged against the county council’s decision to grant planning permission for the estate in December 2021.

One of these appeals was raised by the Oranhill Property Management Company (OPMC), which raised issues with the location of the site, and the unit density of the estate.

The appeal also raised concerns about the intensification of traffic on Maree Road, and the lack of consent for pedestrian connections to the existing estate.

The developer also lodged a first party appeal against the wording of a condition of planning permission related to the establishment of a property management company.

Japet said that the working of Condition No. 15 of the approval would require them to receive consent to join the existing Oranhill Property Management Company (OPMC).

The developer instead wished for approval to establish their own property management company for this estate.

Planning permission for the residential development was granted by An Bord Pleanála with 20 conditions attached.

Among these, the board restricted the sale of the houses to individual purchasers in the first instance, and that the developer must submit evidence of a “properly constituted management company” before work begins or any homes are occupied.

Four Galway businesses claim prizes at Family Business Awards

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November 6, 2023