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City cemeteries closed except for burials

The cemeteries in Rahoon and Bohermore have been closed by the city council until further notice amidst the Covid-19 crisis. The council has said that...

Defence Forces must receive available allowances during emergency

Members of the Defence Forces should receive remuneration and allowances that they're entitled to, a Galway West TD has said. Mairéad Farrell TD has called...

Cystic Fibrosis team at UHG turn to video conferencing for patient appointments

The Cystic Fibrosis team at University Hospital Galway are making greater use of technology than ever to keep up their work during the coronavirus...

Coronavirus: What financial supports are available to you?

There have been many financial burdens to hit both individuals and businesses because of the coronavirus pandemic that has shut down large sectors of...

Coronavirus: Three more deaths in West confirmed in worst day to date

There have been another 17 deaths related to the COVID-19 coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the National Public Health Emergency Team has confirmed. Three...

Lottery and gambling advertising should stop during crisis – TD

The National Lottery and other companies in the gambling industry have been called on to stop advertising during the COVID-19 crisis. The plea came from...

Coronavirus: EU approves Ireland’s €200m business support scheme

The EU Commission has given its approval to the Irish government's €200 million scheme to financially support businesses badly affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The...

Veterinary Council of Ireland issues guidance to vets during crisis

The Veterinary Council of Ireland has given guidance to veterinary registrants following the new Government restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19. The new measures...

Marts allowed to handle limited livestock trading during emergency

Marts will be allowed to handle livestock trading in a limited way during the COVID-19 emergency. The Department of Agriculture, Food and The Marine confirmed...

Fuel allowance season extended by 4 weeks

There will be a four week extension to the existing fuel allowance season for eligible customers due to the COVID-19 emergency. The current 28 week...

Galway branch of Irish Kidney Association issues plea for support

During normal times, the Galway branch of the Irish Kidney Association’s largest annual fundraiser is the sale of Forget-Me-Nots during Organ Donor Week. But charities...

Private hospitals partnership is right course of action – Canney

Galway East TD has praised the partnership of public and private hospitals to maximise the amount of beds and resources available for the Covid-19...

Coronavirus: contact tracing centre set up at GMIT

  GMIT staff started work on Monday as Contract Tracing volunteers in a newly established tracing centre to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Over 80 GMIT volunteers...

Coronavirus: Update on confirmed cases in Galway and the state

Eight more people have died after being diagnosed with COVID-19, the Department of Health has confirmed. There have been 295 new cases of the virus...

Councillor calls for extension of fuel allowance to help the elderly

A City Councillor is calling on the government to extend the fuel allowance for the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic to look after the...

Tuam RFC finds creative way to hold Player of the Year Awards

With the measures taken to halt the spread of COVID-19 across Europe, most events and gatherings have been cancelled or postponed. However, the lockdown hasn't...

Businesses urged to look at supports before letting staff go

Businesses in the county have been reminded of the package of supports open to them. East Galway TD Ciaran Cannon has said that employers should...

City Council establishes Coronavius response forum

Galway City Council is spearheading a new Coronavirus Response Forum to coordinate state agencies, voluntary, and community groups in this crisis. The Covid-19 coronavirus Community...

Ring Road oral hearing postponed until further notice

The oral hearing for the proposed Galway City Ring Road has been postponed until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic An Bord Pleanála...

HSE outlines cocooning guidelines for the elderly

The HSE has issued guidelines for the elderly and otherwise vulnerable people 'cocooning' to protect themselves from the Covid-19 coronavirus. The government instructed people over...

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