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  Galway TD welcomes chance for students to watch Shakespeare at home
  
  Michael Malone - April 3, 2020 0
  
  An East Galway TD has welcomed the move by RTÉ to screen Shakespeare classics for students at home. Minister for the Diaspora and International Development...
  
  NEWS
  
  Businesses urged to avail of Wage Subsidy Scheme by re-employing staff
  
  Michael Malone - April 2, 2020 0
  
  Employers who have already laid off workers have been reminded that they still avail of the Temporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme, by re-employing their...
  
  NEWS
  
  Older people can receive regular phone calls during crisis in new initiative
  
  Michael Malone - April 2, 2020 0
  
  Older people will be able to receive a regular phone call to check on their wellbeing and needs during the current emergency, under a...
  
  NEWS
  
  Irish Red Cross and Age Action launch Covid-19 Hardship Fund
  
  Briain Kelly - April 2, 2020 0
  
  The Irish Red Cross and Age Action have launched a new Covid-19 Hardship Fund to respond to the needs of older people in vulnerable...
  
  NEWS
  
  Nimmo the dolphin returns to Galway Bay
  
  Briain Kelly - April 2, 2020 0
  
  The beaches and waters of Galway Bay in the city might have emptied of humans, but Nimmo the dolphin has taken advantage of the...
Sport
- NEWS
  
  Tuam RFC finds creative way to hold Player of the Year Awards
  
  Michael Malone - March 30, 2020 0
  
  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...
  
  NEWS
  
  Coronavirus: city council shutters sports facilities
  
  Briain Kelly - March 24, 2020 0
  
  Galway City Council has taken the decision this week to close public sports facilities around the city to combat the spread...
  
  SPORT
  
  Galway GAA suspends all activity “for the foreseeable future”
  
  Briain Kelly - March 22, 2020 0
  
  Galway GAA has continued its shutdown of all club activity into the month of April, and said that its suspension is...
  
  SPORT
  
  GAA cancels 2020 Féile competitions and Celtic Challenge
  
  Briain Kelly - March 19, 2020 0
  
  The GAA has confirmed that multiple coaching and game initiatives will not be going ahead in 2020 due to ongoing uncertainty...
  
  SPORT
  
  Coronavirus: Galway v New York SFC clash cancelled
  
  Briain Kelly - March 18, 2020 0
  
  The GAA have confirmed that due to uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, the Connacht SFC clash in New York has been...
Courts
- COURTS
  
  Man brought to special court sitting over Ballinasloe stabbing
  
  Briain Kelly - March 24, 2020 0
  
  A man has been charged in connection with a stabbing in Ballinasloe which sent three people to the hospital on Sunday.
  
  COURTS
  
  Thieves used crowbar to smash their way into Clarinbridge pharmacy
  
  Briain Kelly - March 14, 2020 0
  
  A group of three thieves used a crowbar to break down the front door of a pharmacy in Clarinbridge and steal...
  
  COURTS
  
  Sentencing delayed for man who sexually assaulted woman in her sleep
  
  Briain Kelly - March 13, 2020 0
  
  Final sentencing for a man who sexually assaulted a woman in her sleep has been adjourned for the probation service to...
  
  COURTS
  
  Bench warrant issued for man who drunkenly threatened garda and his family
  
  Briain Kelly - March 11, 2020 0
  
  A Bench Warrant has been issued for a man who told the garda arresting him for being dangerously drunk in public...
  
  COURTS
  
  Phone thief jailed after refusing to complete community service
  
  Briain Kelly - March 8, 2020 0
  
  A man who received community service for multiple phone thefts has been sent to prison for failing to complete it after...
Business
- BUSINESS
  
  County Council confirms commercial rates deferred to end of June
  
  Briain Kelly - April 2, 2020 0
  
  Galway County Council has confirmed that it is deferring the payment of commercial rates from businesses badly hit by Covid-19 until the end of...
  
  BUSINESS
  
  Galway homeowners paying €3,236 a year more on their mortgage than necessary
  
  Briain Kelly - April 2, 2020 0
  
  People in Galway are paying an average of €3,236 more on their mortgage each year than they have to by not switching lenders. The latest...
  
  BUSINESS
  
  Coronavirus: What financial supports are available to you?
  
  Joe Bruen - April 1, 2020 0
  
  There have been many financial burdens to hit both individuals and businesses because of the coronavirus pandemic that has shut down large sectors of...
  
  BUSINESS
  
  Coronavirus: EU approves Ireland’s €200m business support scheme
  
  Briain Kelly - March 31, 2020 0
  
  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...
  
  BUSINESS
  
  94% of businesses see revenue declining over next three months
  
  Michael Malone - March 26, 2020 0
  
  Ninety-four percent of businesses expect to see their revenue declining over the next three months, according to a new survey.
Life & Style
- LIFE & STYLE
  
  Feeding the Tribe: Hospitality group serves over 1,000 meals to front line staff
  
  Briain Kelly - March 27, 2020 0
  
  Tribe Hospitality in Galway have been extending their tribe to provide over 1,000 meals to front line medical workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Over 12...
  
  LIFE & STYLE
  
  Galway food company delivers hundreds of free meals to front line staff
  
  Briain Kelly - March 25, 2020 0
  
  The public health crisis that has gripped Ireland has brought out the best in people in recent days, with countless individuals...
  
  LIFE & STYLE
  
  Quarantine Cocktails: Make this classic drink at home with this recipe
  
  Peter Moore - March 24, 2020 0
  
  Hi everybody, I hope all is well with you and your family in these strange times! My aim with...
  
  LIFE & STYLE
  
  Quarantine Cocktails: The perfect fresh and simple drink to make at home
  
  Peter Moore - March 20, 2020 0
  
  Hi everyone, my name is Peter Moore, I'm a Derry man who has lived in various parts of the world working...
  
  LIFE & STYLE
  
  Barna coffee company donating online sales to support cafés
  
  Briain Kelly - March 19, 2020 0
  
  People have been turning heavily to online shopping in recent days as they are generally encouraged to avoid going out as...
Weather
- NEWS
  
  Status yellow weather warning issued for Galway
  
  Briain Kelly - March 11, 2020 0
  
  Met Eireann has issued a status yellow weather warning for Galway along with most of the north and west of Ireland,...
  
  NEWS
  
  Warning of more flooding to come as weather advisory issued
  
  Briain Kelly - March 7, 2020 0
  
  Galway could see even more flooding over the next few says as Met Eireann has issued a Weather Advisory for fifteen...
  
  WEATHER
  
  Weekend weather forecast: Sunny spell to give way to rain
  
  Briain Kelly - March 5, 2020 0
  
  Galway has been enjoying its first hint of spring sunshine in the last day or so after weeks of rain, but...
  
  NEWS
  
  Status Red Storm Jorge warning brought forward, now in force
  
  Briain Kelly - February 29, 2020 0
  
  A Status Red weather warning for Galway is now in force as Met Eireann has moved it forward this morning while...
  
  NEWS
  
  Snow and Ice warning added to the mix for Storm Jorge
  
  Briain Kelly - February 29, 2020 0
  
  Met Eireann has added yet another element to the mix for Storm Jorge today, with a snow and ice warning issued...
Arts & Culture
- ARTS & CULTURE
  
  Galway TD welcomes chance for students to watch Shakespeare at home
  
  Michael Malone - April 3, 2020 0
  
  An East Galway TD has welcomed the move by RTÉ to screen Shakespeare classics for students at home. Minister for the Diaspora and International Development...
  
  ARTS & CULTURE
  
  New art competition could see your artwork replace this city mural
  
  Michael Malone - April 1, 2020 0
  
  With many of us stuck at home at this time, a new art competition has been launched giving people the chance to have their...
  
  ARTS & CULTURE
  
  Galway Film Centre shares short films to enjoy on lockdown
  
  Briain Kelly - April 1, 2020 0
  
  People have been coming up with lots of ways to keep themselves entertained during lockdown, but watching new films has certainly been a popular...
  
  ARTS & CULTURE
  
  Menlo Castle restored to former glory in stunning video
  
  Michael Malone - March 30, 2020 0
  
  A video of Menlo Castle being restored to its former glory has appeared on the website of Australian insurance company, Budget Direct. Seven castles around...
  
  ARTS & CULTURE
  
  Libraries get €200k for eBooks & eAudiobooks
  
  Briain Kelly - March 28, 2020 0
  
  Keeping yourself entertained and occupied is an important consideration in lockdown, making it a welcome move that €200k has been allocated for improving our...