In the current digital age, Ireland’s economy has witnessed a profound transformation. This change isn’t only evident in the traditional sectors like manufacturing, retail, or health, but more noticeably in the burgeoning realm of online entertainment. From streaming platforms to interactive games, digital entertainment has become an economic powerhouse, contributing significantly to the growth of Ireland’s robust digital economy.
A New Era of Digital Leisure
As online platforms diversify, it’s intriguing to observe the variety of digital leisure activities that Irish consumers are gravitating towards. One sector that has seen substantial growth is the online gaming industry, particularly online casino games and eSports.
Online casino games, with their real-time interaction and immersive nature, are drawing a considerable number of enthusiasts. Notable amongst these is live roulette, a game that seamlessly merges the charm of traditional roulette with the convenience of online gaming. With Paddy Power Live Roulette, for instance, players have a realistic and immersive experience, enabling them to engage with the game from their homes. This digital leisure is made possible thanks to impressive technology such as RFID sensors, webcams, and digital software, all combining to provide an array of variations.
On the other hand, eSports, or competitive video gaming, has rapidly grown in popularity. These competitive gaming events, streamed live to millions worldwide, are not just drawing players but also large audiences of spectators, contributing to the richness of the online entertainment landscape.
These forms of digital entertainment, characterized by their high-quality streaming, interactive features, and community-building aspects, are transforming the face of digital entertainment. However, it’s crucial to clarify that the significance of these platforms goes beyond their entertainment value. They are also playing a pivotal role in boosting Ireland’s digital economy.
Impacting the Economy
Digital entertainment is a substantial driver of the digital economy. With people increasingly spending time online, companies are capitalising on this trend by developing innovative and engaging content. In addition, they are creating job opportunities in areas like game development, user experience design, and digital marketing.
Moreover, the revenue generated through digital entertainment is leading to increased economic activity. It’s contributing to GDP, supporting local businesses, and facilitating investments in tech infrastructure, as explained in the Accenture insight. As such, digital entertainment is playing a significant role in shaping a robust digital economy in Ireland.
Fostering Innovation
The online entertainment industry is also encouraging technological innovation. The demand for better gaming experiences is prompting companies to invest in advanced technologies like virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI), with the latter described in detail in this Built In post. For example, VR and AR are leveraged to create immersive gaming environments, while AI is used for personalised gaming recommendations, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction.
Moreover, these technologies are not only enhancing the entertainment sector but are also permeating other areas of the economy. They are used in fields as diverse as education, healthcare, and retail, thereby driving a broader digital transformation. Therefore, the impact of digital entertainment extends far beyond its industry, influencing the technological landscape of Ireland as a whole. This continual innovation positions Ireland as a key player in the global digital economy, reaffirming the importance of the online entertainment sector in the nation’s economic framework.
In essence, the rise of online entertainment—marked by popular platforms like live roulette games—is providing a significant boost to Ireland’s digital economy. As this industry continues to evolve, it will likely foster further economic growth, technological innovation, and job creation. Hence, digital entertainment is not merely a source of leisure but a catalyst for a more dynamic, resilient, and robust digital economy in Ireland.
Staff at Kavanagh’s Supervalu of Clifden, Co. Galway at the announcement that their store sold Wednesday night’s winning Lotto Plus 1 ticket worth €1 million Photo: Conor McKeown / Mac Innes Photography
Great news for the community as the store that sold a winning €1 million Lotto ticket in Galway has been named.
Wednesday night’s Lotto draw saw a player in the seaside town of Clifden take the title of 20th National Lottery millionaire of the year to date.
The West of Ireland winner scooped the top prize of €1 million in the midweek Lotto Plus 1 draw.
The National Lottery have confirmed that Kavanagh’s Supervalu in Clifden sold the top-prize winning ticket, which is now worth €1 million.
Store Manager Joe Lynch said it was a big surprise when he got the call about the big win.
“We are currently in the middle of our busiest time of the year with lots of seasonal holiday makers as well as locals shopping in-store with us on a daily basis.”
“It’s always great to get good news but particularly so when it’s peak season. I’m sure there will be lots of speculation and customers eager to check their tickets as soon as word gets out that we sold the winning ticket.”
“We have over 70 staff members and even amongst the team, they will be thrilled to hear the news.”
“It’s great for the community as well as of course for the winner themselves. The entire town will be celebrating the big win and joining in on the excitement, I’m sure!”
The National Lottery are continuing to urge Galway Lotto players to check their tickets carefully from Wednesday night as Ireland’s newest millionaire is yet to make contact.
The winner is advised to sign the back of their ticket and keep it safe. They should make contact with the National Lottery prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email mailto:claims@lottery.ie and arrangements will be made for them to claim their prize.
Flood Street in Galway City has reopened this afternoon after heavy rainfall caused flooding earlier today.
The area around Flood Street and the Spanish Arch were the subject of flash flooding earlier today that saw motorists advised to avoid the area if at all possible.
“Galway City Council wishes to advise that the flooding issue on Flood Street has now been dealt with, and the road has been reopened,” the council stated in an update this afternoon.
Galway remains under a Status Yellow weather warning for heavy rain today, which will be in effect until 7pm this evening.
Galway City Council has also issued prior warning notices for Ballyloughane, Grattan, and Silverstrand beaches.
The warning states that these areas can experience elevated bacteria levels following heavy rainfall.
People going to any of those beaches are asked to avoid splashing or swallowing any water, avoid swimming if pregnant or if you have an open wound, and to wash your hands before handling any food afterwards.
Further water quality sampling will be carried out at the three beaches on Monday, July 17.
Artists living or working in Galway are being invited to apply for AIR on the Edge, a one-month international artist residency to engage with local communities that will take place between September 2023 and June 2024.
Artist studio space, self-catering accommodation, artists fees and travel expenses will be provided for successful artists.
AIR on the Edge is an international artist residency exchange between Denmark, Finland, Ireland, The Netherlands and Serbia and is rooted in rural places and cities on the edges of Europe.
It focuses on artists’ professional development, creating opportunities to engage with rural communities and connect with host organisations, communities, nature, heritage and cultural landscapes of a variety of rural places and cities.
AIR on the Edge provides accommodation and workspace for professional artists with experience of working with communities.
Successful artists will work in environments that support and value artistic ambition, exchange, and self-directed work.
Ten artists, two from each country, will be awarded a residency, and two artists will be hosted in each country. Artists must apply for a residency that is not in their country of residence. Residency dates offered will be subject to availability.
Host organisations for the residencies are Áras Éanna (Ireland), Arcadia (The Netherlands), Network of Cultural Stations (Novi Sad, Serbia), Brogården Kulturvæksthus (Ringkøbing-Skjern Municipality – Denmark) and Tampere Art Museum (Finland). Applicants will select three of their preferred host organisations when applying.
Applicants should think about the focus of the host organisations and include engagement with their communities. Engagement can include conversations, events, workshops, sharing knowledge, small projects, presentations and more.
Host organisations will support successful artists to connect with people, groups and organisations locally.
Creative professionals living or working in County Galway (Ireland), Fryslan (The Netherlands), Novi Sad (Serbia), Pirkanmaa (Finland) or Ringkøbing-Skjern and mid Jutland area (Denmark) are eligible to apply to AIR on the Edge.
The deadline to apply is Friday, August 25 at 5pm CET. AIR on the Edge is funded by the Arts Council of Ireland’s International Residency Initiatives Scheme and supported by Galway County Council Arts Office.
The project is being led by Áras Éanna and Galway County Council Arts Office.
Eligibility: To be eligible to apply, artists must demonstrate:
Their artistic practice and track record
They have experience working with communities in their artistic practice
They live or work in County Galway (Ireland), Fryslan (The Netherlands), Novi Sad (Serbia), Pirkanmaa (Finland) or Ringkøbing-Skjern and mid Jutland area (Denmark)
They have a basic level of English
Criteria: Applications will be assessed on the following criteria:
Artistic track record
Experience working with communities
Quality of the proposal
Fit of practice and proposal with preferred host organisation
To apply, artists must submit:
A completed application form
Up-to-date artistic CV (Max 3 pages)
Examples of work (Max 10 images or 5 links)
Applications will be assessed by a decision panel including the host organisations. Shortlisted artists may be invited for an interview.
Parts of Loughrea may see a Boil Water Notice persist into next year while works to replace old water mains are underway.
A Boil Water Notice was first issued for roughly 1,000 homes in Loughrea in late March due to low chlorine residuals and elevated levels of iron and turbidity in the public water supply, but has since been lifted in multiple areas.
The BWN remains in place for a number of areas including Castle Street, Church Street, King Street, Kelly Street, Piggott Street, Moore Street, Dolphin Street, Mount Carmel Crescent, Athenry Road, Liam Mellows Terrace, Cross Street and St. Brendan’s Day Care Centre.
Uisce Eireann has now commenced works to replace approximately 1.8km of old cast iron water mains with new pipework.
Uisce Éireann’s Eoin Hughes explained that as sections of the existing cast iron network are replaced, they and the County Council will be in a position to consult with the HSE with a view to lifting the Boil Water Notice in sections.
The works, which have begun on Cross Street, are currently expected to be full completed by Spring of 2024.
Eoin Hughes said that they are a, “critical step in safeguarding the water supply to homes and businesses in Loughrea ensuring a safer, more sustainable water supply.”
“We acknowledge the inconvenience that customers on this supply are experiencing and would like to reassure them that we are working as quickly and as efficiently as possible to complete this vital programme of works for the town and provide them with a safe and secure water supply for generations to come.”
The works will also involve laying new water service connections from the public water main in the road to customers’ property boundaries and connecting it to the customers’ water supply.
To reduce the impact on customers, areas of work will be limited to short sections and traffic management will be in place for the duration of the project to deliver the works safely and efficiently.
Customers can check if their property is included by visiting the Water Quality section of water.ie and entering the property’s Eircode or by calling the Uisce Éireann’s customer care helpline, open 24/7, on 1800 278 278.
For those areas still affected, water must be boiled for drinking, drinks made with water, preparation of food not cooked prior to eating, brushing teeth, or making ice.
However, the water supply is still suitable for hygiene purposes, such as showering and hand-washing.
Connacht’s fixtures have been confirmed for the 2023 Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship, taking place this August & September.
Connacht’s first game of the championship will be on home ground when they face off against Leinster at The Sportsground on Saturday, August 15 (kick-off 5:15pm).
In the second round defending champions Munster will host Connacht in Musgrave Park on Saturday, August 19 (kick-off 3:15pm).
A week later, on Saturday, August 26, Connacht will be back in Galway once again to face Ulster (kick-off 2:30pm).
The first Round of fixtures will be broadcast live on the TG4 YouTube channel, before the Irish broadcaster carries live coverage of all remaining matches on its main channel free-to-air, including the return of the showpiece Finals Day on Saturday, 2nd September.
The venue for Finals Day will be confirmed by the IRFU in due course.
The Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship will lead into the start of the Women’s Energia All-Ireland League season in late September and serve as an important window of preparation for national players ahead of Ireland’s WXV3 campaign in Dubai in October.
IRFU Women’s Development Manager, Amanda Greensmith, commented, “Following on from the announcement of the Women’s Energia All-Ireland League fixtures for the upcoming 2023/24 season, we’re delighted to now confirm the schedule for upcoming Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship.
“The quality, competitiveness and excitement has been building year-on-year and we’re looking forward to four weekends of Women’s Interprovincial rugby, marking the start of a busy and important season ahead both domestically and internationally.”
“The support of Vodafone as title sponsor and of TG4 in broadcasting the Championship has been a real positive in recent years, as the competition, teams and players are given the platform to showcase themselves to a wider audience, growing the sport and building exciting momentum behind the Women’s game.”
Local TD Claire Kerrane has written to Minister Charlie McConalogue, urging him to engage with grain growers on concerns around a decline in tillage land coverage.
Concerns have been raised that tillage coverage will reduce by up to 20,000 hectares of land in 2023.
Speaking yesterday, Deputy Kerrane said she had been contacted by tillage farmers and grain growers who are ‘very worried’ by reports that land covered by tillage is set to drop – not increase this year.
“This is at a time when Government has set a target of reaching 400,000ha of Tillage coverage by 2030,” she said.
“This suggests a move in the wrong direction regarding Tillage targets, which is concerning.”
The Sinn Féin TD said that she appreciates there are a range of measures in place to support the Tillage sector.
“But these figures suggest there are other factors which are seeing a reduction in hectares covered, not an increased as intended.
“I know a Food Vision Tillage Group meeting took place recently and it is crucial that the insights and experiences of Tillage Farmers are taken on board as part of efforts to boost this important sector. This is a sector with huge potential for growth if it is supported to grow.
“I have written to Minister McConalogue to highlight these concerns and urge him to engage directly with representative groups, such as the Irish Grain Growers.
“It is important this decline does not become a trend and that we can meet our 2030 targets.”
A Galway family syndicate who won a staggering €500,000 EuroMillions prize couldn’t believe what had happened when they learned the news.
The syndicate of four people collected their prize from the National Lottery HQ today, after scooping the EuroMillions Plus top prize in the July 4 draw.
The family, who wish to keep their win private, purchased the winning Quick Pick ticket at McGreal’s Mace in Ballybrit, Co. Galway.
The head of the syndicate recounted the moment she bought the ticket and how she found out later that night they had become half a million euro richer.
“I headed down to McGreal’s to pick up some milk and pork chops for the dinner. I had a bit of change left over so said I’d buy a EuroMillions Plus ticket.”
“I was over at a friend’s house later who checked the ticket for me and my legs nearly went weak when they told me the ticket was worth €500,000!”
“I started ringing around family members to tell them the good news and none of them believed me at first. I’ve a reputation as a bit of a prankster you see.”
“We all gathered together in the house later that night to celebrate and we were dancing up on the tables and singing songs – it was night I’ll never forget!,” she said.
The family syndicate have no immediate plans to spend their newfound fortune but said a family holiday is definitely on the cards for next year.
Also today, a Dublin syndicate left the Lotto HQ with a cheque for their €3,931,066 jackpot prize won in Saturday night’s draw.
In addition to this a Roscommon woman is going home with €135,820 in her back pocket today, after matching five numbers and the bonus in the July 1 draw.
“I don’t even know what came over me that night to even play the Lotto. I wouldn’t be a regular player at all and can’t even remember the last time I played,” she said.
“I happened to be in the shop and just said to myself sure I might as well buy a ticket – thank goodness I did!”
“It was a few days before I even realized I had a winning ticket. I never check my tickets straight away so it was some shock when I finally scanned this one.”
“To see the message ‘You’ve Won Big’ is certainly a surprise and then to hear the amount is another thing. It’s great to finally be able to say I’ve been to the Winners’ Room,” she added.
An appeal has been lodged with An Bord Pleanála over rejected plans for a commercial development of retail, offices, and a restaurant in the city’s westend.
Planning permission was sought for the demolition of a former garage on Munster Avenue in the city, and to build a four storey mixed-use building in its place.
The city council refused planning permission for the development in June, citing concerns about the “excessive scale, height, and density” of the proposal, as well as potential road safety issues.
That decision has now been appealed to An Bord Pleanála, which is due to rule on the case by November 7 of this year.
The proposed development would have consisted of a retail unit on the ground floor, and a restaurant on the first floor.
The top two floors of the building would have comprised office space, which a cover letter for the planning application stated would be aimed at startup of small businesses sharing facilities.
The city council refused planning permission for the development in June, citing concerns about the “excessive scale, height, and density” of the proposal, as well as potential road safety issues.
The cover letter stated that the site was not suited to residential usage due to the lack of room for amenity space, and because efforts to avoid overlooking would limit development to two storeys.
A weather warning has been issued by Met Eireann for Friday, with heavy rain likely to cause difficult driving conditions and possible flooding.
The Status Yellow rain warning for Galway and all of Connacht, Leinster, Munster, Cavan, and Monaghan will be in effect from 2am to 7pm tomorrow.
There will be spells of very heavy rain, Met Eireann has warned, with the weather turning blustery at times as well, especially on the south and east coasts.
The rain will possibly cause flooding, poor visibility, and difficult driving conditions, the forecaster has said.
Today in Galway, light showers will become heavier and more widespread as the day progresses, with light to moderate southerly winds.
On the weekend, more rain is expected on Saturday, along with blustery westerly winds.
Conditions will improve on Sunday, however, with some sunny spells mixed in with light showers.
A lucky Lotto player from Galway is Ireland newest millionaire after scoring a top prize win last night.
A player in Galway scooped the €1,000,000 top prize in Wednesday’s Lotto Plus 1 draw.
The winning numbers in last night’s Lotto Plus 1 draw were: 3, 24, 28, 29, 30, 45 and the bonus was 47.
The National Lottery has confirmed that the winning Galway store location will be revealed in the coming days.
This recent win is the FOURTH time a Galway player has won BIG in National Lottery games in the space of three weeks.
On July 23 a player from Ballinasloe in Galway scooped the EuroMillions Plus Top Prize worth €500,000 and just one week later saw another player from Ballinasloe scoop the exact same prize.
On the July 4 a player from Ballybrit in Galway also scored the EuroMillions Plus top prize of €500,000 in Tuesday night’s draw.
Last night’s Lotto draw saw over 58,000 players win prizes across the Lotto and Lotto Plus games.
As well as the amazing Lotto Plus 1 win, a player in Dublin won a handsome amount after matching five numbers and the bonus to earn themselves €35,122.
The winning Normal Play ticket was purchased on Saturday, July 1 at Tesco in Lucan.
The winning numbers in last night’s Lotto draw were: 7, 10, 22, 32, 37, 40 and the bonus was 17.
The National Lottery has also revealed that a Spar store on Millenium Walkway in Abbey Street, Dublin 1 sold a winning Money Multiplier Scratch Card worth €100,000.
BAFTA winning Will Gilbey’s survivalist thriller Jericho Ridge will have its European Premier at the 35th Galway Film Fleadh this Friday.
The film will be screened in the in the PÁLÁS Cinema at 10:30pm. Jericho Ridge is the film acting debut for Eastenders Star Zack Morris, who will be attending the premiere on Friday.
Jericho Ridge is an action-packed thriller, set in a remote mountain town in North Washington state which has been ravaged by unemployment and drug addiction.
The survival thriller follows a small-town Deputy Sheriff Tabitha ‘Tabby’ Temple played by Nikki Amuka-Bird (The Outfit, Old, Luther) who is called back from injury leave to cover the dispatch radio for the night.
Alone in the station, Tabby witnesses a deadly gunfight break out between The Sheriff, the Chief Deputy and attackers via the police dash cams. A suspicious locksmith appears at the front door and is not who he says he is.
Tabby’s nightmare begins as the Sheriff’s Office is besieged by murderous attackers. Tabby repels the initial attacks, locks the doors and calls for backup…. but the closest State Police units are thirty minutes away.
Things become more complicated when her teenage son, Monty shows up to finish an argument which leaves Tabby to defend herself and her son. Isolated and outgunned, mother and son will have to do whatever it takes to survive.
Monty is played by Eastenders star Zack Morris who played Keegan Butcher-Baker in the hit soap opera which is widely watched in Ireland. This is Zack Morris’s first entry to movie acting following his term with the long-running BBC drama.
“Jericho Ridge is a claustrophobic, action-packed thriller with a strong, three-dimensional female protagonist,” says Writer and Director Will Gilbey.
Thematically it’s a highly emotional story about parenthood, trust, isolation and our inability to communicate with the people we love the most. I’ve always loved contained thrillers.”
“It’s brilliant to premier at the 35th Galway Film Fleadh and for Jericho Ridge to be part of such a diverse and brilliant film programme amongst 6 European Premiers, 21 World Premiers, and 60 Irish Premiers!”
In Galway for the premier will be Writer and Director Will Gilbey, Producers, Alex Tate, Harvey Ascott and Mark O’Sullivan and Director of Photography Ruairi O’Brien ISC BSC.
They will be joined by Zack Morris making his film acting debut following his success in Eastenders along with actors, Aidan Kelly, Zachary Hart, Solly McLeod, and Christopher Reilly.
The Jericho Ridge premier at the 35th Galway Film Fleadh at the PÁLÁS Cinema will be followed by an audience-led Questions and Answers session which will feature all of the above.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a spree of burglaries hit multiple businesses in Gort in the early hours of Wednesday.
Multiple commercial premises in the Georges Street, Church Street and Crowe Street areas of Gort Town were broken into on Wednesday.
An Gardaí Síochána have said that investigations into the burglaries are ongoing.
Gardaí are asking for anyone who may have been in the above areas between 12:45am and 1:45am on Wednesday and may have witnesses something to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Gort Garda Station on 091 636400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Whatever the size of your business, whether you’re a sole trader selling artisan bread in Galway or a large company operating across the whole of Ireland, there are a range of factors that can impact turnover, profitability and ultimately whether or not your business can go the distance during tough economic times.
Let’s take a look at a few of the measures that you can take to make sure you’re doing everything possible to keep your business profitable.
Review your prices
This might seem obvious, but one of the key things to affect your bottom line will be the prices you charge. When you’ve been in business a little while though, sometimes you forget to regularly review your prices, or you worry that putting your prices up will mean losing customers.
The harsh reality is that the inflation rate topped 8% in Ireland in 2022, and so if your prices remained the same, chances are your profits went down overall as you struggled with increasing costs. Rather than putting it off, it makes sense to regularly review and increase your prices so that changes are small and gradual and customers aren’t suddenly faced with a daunting hike.
Keep an eye on international markets
A lot of Irish businesses trade internationally, so it’s important to be aware of changes in interest rates, inflation and currency fluctuations in other countries as well as in Ireland. Simple tools like the DXY chart can be a really useful way to keep your finger on the pulse. Even small changes in the US dollar rate can have a big impact on Irish businesses if they are selling into the US or sourcing any raw materials from abroad.
Monitor your business costs
Along with increased inflation comes a rise in your business costs, whether that’s the flour you need for your artisan bakery or the transport costs involved in shipping your finished product across Ireland and further afield.
In tough economic times when inflation is higher than normal, these costs can escalate quickly and so it’s important to check in regularly with where you could potentially save money and increase profits. For example, could you do a price comparison exercise and consider switching suppliers? Or maybe you could look at possible economies of scale to be gained from buying raw materials in larger quantities, maybe even teaming up with another business to benefit from increased buying power.
Downsize your premises
A lot of Irish businesses switched to remote or hybrid working during the pandemic, and many have found that actually they don’t need everyone to travel into an office every day, and that things still work well remotely. In this case, you might wonder if it’s worth spending money on offices at all, or if you do need a base, perhaps it doesn’t need to be as large.
Whatever your business, stay on top of your income and expenditure, don’t be afraid to take bold decisions, and aim high!
After the pandemic, many people across Ireland have become more aware of the importance of their income, and what it would mean if they were suddenly, for whatever reason, unable to work for a period of time.
It is extremely common for people to miss a day or two of work, here and there, for a variety of reasons.
However, what many people ponder is what would happen if they were suddenly unable to work for a longer period due to illness or injury?
While people explore potential answers to this question, and look at methods of keeping their incomes secure for themselves and their families, they will likely come across income protection insurance as a method of safeguarding their salaries.
This type of insurance gives people peace of mind, as well as a protecting them against the many problems associated with being unable to work, by ensuring a regular salary to pay their bills.
What is income protection insurance?
Income protection insurance is essentially a type of life insurance and is offered by a range of insurance providers in Ireland.
It basically provides people with a salary each month if they are sick or injured, and unable to do their job. And this lasts until they can work again.
Those in receipt of these payments, paid by the insurance companies, can use the money to pay their mortgage and other bills, or even cover expenses they might have related to medical treatment.
Essentially, it doesn’t matter how the money is used – once insured, those with income protection insurance have the freedom to spend the money how they see fit until they are fit enough to go back to work.
The insurance works like any other kind of insurance; a premium is paid every month or every year, giving people peace of mind if something unfortunate were to happen.
These premiums are not paid when monthly payments are made by the insurance company, but when someone has the ability to return to work, they will begin to start the payments once again.
University of Galway is inviting all graduates from the classes of 1983, 1993, 1998 and 2003 to a special reunion barbecue on campus on Saturday, September 2.
The reunion promises to be filled with nostalgia, laughter, and reconnecting with fellow alumni.
The reunion programme includes a campus tours in the afternoon, allowing graduates to revisit their favourite places and see how the campus has changed since their graduation.
The barbecue will take place in Sult Bar on campus from 6pm with a DJ playing hits from the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s.
Nicola Rees, Director of Development and Alumni Relations at University of Galway, said: “University of Galway holds a special place in the hearts of our alumni, and these milestone anniversaries provide an ideal opportunity for our graduates to reconnect and relive their memories.
“We encourage all graduates from the classes of 1983, 1993, 1998, and 2003 to join us for this reunion barbecue, where they can reconnect with old friends, rediscover the campus, and create new memories together,” she said.
“And to ensure that everyone is included, we request the assistance of all graduates in spreading the word. We urge you to reach out to your classmates and ensure they are aware of this exciting event.”
Burnout is a result of overwork – and can affect just about anyone. If you don’t take the symptoms seriously, you run the risk of putting your health at risk. You should take these signs seriously and take once in a while a break to play tonybet casino.
SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS
Not only typical workaholics can be affected by burnout, but also parents, students, pupils, the unemployed or pensioners. The range of possible victims shows how important it is to be aware of the danger of burnout.
In order to be able to do something in time against an impending burnout, you need to know the signs. The warning signals are manifold and each person shows an individual pattern. In addition, the symptoms of a burnout change depending on how far it has progressed.
FIRST WARNING SIGNALS
At the beginning of the development of a burnout, very diffuse signs appear. You may have a more subtle feeling that something is wrong. Sometimes baseless anxiety occurs in the early stages. Important signs at the beginning of a burnout are mainly first physical complaints such as fatigue, gastrointestinal problems or sleep disturbances.
Since these signals are difficult to recognize and are not always associated with burnout, many people do not react to them in the first phase.
CONCRETE SIGNS OF AN IMPENDING BURNOUT
An incipient burnout is initially accompanied by an increased commitment to the task. This can concern, for example, the upbringing of your own children or tasks at work. You should pay particular attention to the following signs:
you work almost non-stop without major interruptions
you take on additional work
you suppress failures or disappointments
you feel indispensable
you have the feeling that you have no more time for yourself
you deny your own needs
you limit interpersonal contacts
Physically, burnout can manifest itself in the following ways:
exhaustion
lack of energy and sleep
susceptibility to infections
If you notice these first concrete signs, it is important to rethink your current work attitude. No one can keep up with a heavy workload for long periods of time. If you don’t take regular breaks and rest periods on the weekends during this phase, then burnout can continue to progress.
SYMPTOMS OF PROGRESSIVE BURNOUT
While the initial phase of a burnout is still characterized by increased eagerness to work, this over-commitment tips over in the later stages. The feeling spreads that one should finally get something back for one’s performance. Since this is usually not the case, people often react with “inner resignation. They arrive late, take longer breaks and only do what is necessary.
With a progressive burn-out, you often feel:
annoyed, dissatisfied and irritated
exploited and deceived
Important signals of the body are:
dullness and exhaustion
restlessness
sleep disturbances
sexual problems
headache and backache
tinitus
palpitations
stomach cramps
These symptoms of burnout are clear signs that you should cut back. Your body wants to tell you that its resources are slowly but surely being depleted. Remember that you should also manage your mental and physical strength in a sustainable way.
Thousands of homes in Connemara are without power this morning after Storm Bert brought heavy wind and rain overnight.
Power outages are continuing to affect...
