Met Éireann has issued a status orange warning for Galway this afternoon as heavy rain could lead to flash flooding and very difficult travelling conditions.
Motorists are being warned that there will be reduced visibility, and there is also a risk of power outages.
Cavan, Clare, Leitrim, Longford, Mayo, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, and Westmeath are also affected by the warning.
The thunderstorm warning will be lifted this evening at 10pm.
A man has died after a road traffic collision involving a lorry in Mayo this morning.
Gardaí are currently at the scene of the fatal collision at Knockroe, Bunniconlon in the north of the county.
A man in his 40s was killed in the incident, which occurred at approximately 7.40am.
The Coroner has been notified and a post mortem will be conducted in due course.
The driver of the lorry, a man in his 60s, was uninjured.
The road is currently closed and local diversions are in place. Garda Forensic Collision investigators will conduct their examination of the scene later today.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
They are appealing to anyone travelling on the L6612, Bunniconlon to Enniscrone Road between the hours of 7.30am and 8am this morning and any road users with video footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to them.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballina Garda Station 096 20560, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
Local TD Claire Kerrane has called on Minister Charlie McConalogue to confirm that farmers will not be penalised in cases where scorecards, required as part of ACRES, are submitted late by planners.
Speaking this week, Deputy Kerrane said that it is “really concerning” that farmers will be penalised should their planner, whom they have to pay themselves, fail to submit their ACRES scorecards on time.
The Sinn Féin TD said she has been contacted by farmers in ACRES Co-operation zones who are now worried that, should there be a delay, they will face penalties.
These include financial penalties and exclusion from other scheme measures.
Deputy Kerrane said that given the level of demand for the scheme and the pressure Planners will be under, it would not be surprising if these predicted delays do occur.
“I submitted a query to Minister McConalogue last week, raising the worry of severe penalties for Farmers with him and to find out what he intends to do to reassure farmers regarding these potential penalties.
“His response gave no indication that he intends to provide flexibility for Farmers or additional resources to address the time pressures that have been flagged at this stage.”
Deputy Kerrane said it was “really disappointing” that the alarm has been sounded on this issue and “apparently no action will be taken.”
“This is not the way to start off a new scheme that the Minister himself describes as ‘Ireland’s flagship agri-environment scheme.’ Farmers have bought in, they applied to this Scheme in huge numbers and now before it is even up and running, one of the first messages to Farmers is if your Planner is late in submitting your scorecard, you will suffer the consequences.
“Farmers have proven in the demand for ACRES that they are ready, willing and able to engage in environmental schemes, this is a very bad start.
“The Department of Agriculture need to be fairer to farmers and where issues are raised, they need to responsive and be willing to make changes to assist Farmers, especially at the start of a new scheme.
“I am calling on the Minister to take penalties off the table when it comes to this issue.”
Gardaí have arrested a man in his 20s after seizing cocaine and cannabis at a property in Corrandulla.
During the course of the search on Friday evening, Gardaí say that cannabis with “an estimated street value of €60,000” and “cocaine with an estimated street value of €10,000” were seized.
The man was arrested at the scene and taken to a Garda station in the North Western Region where he was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
The drugs seized will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis.
The man was released without charge and a file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions are predicted in Galway today with Met Éireann issuing yet another weather warning.
The forecasters have issued a status yellow warning for thunderstorms almost every day this week, with the latest warning coming into effect at midday.
Thunderstorms, bringing frequent lightning, heavy downpours, gusty winds, and a chance of hail are forecast for most counties in the State.
There is no change on the horizon, with more thunderstorms forecast over the coming days.
For the latest weather forecast in Galway, see below.
Difficult driving conditions and flooding possible today in Galway
Met Éireann has issued another weather warning for thunderstorms this evening (Friday) in the West.
The warning for Galway was issued on Friday evening, and will be in place until 11pm.
Mayo, Clare and Sligo are also affected by the warning.
Tomorrow, Saturday, will start off poorly, with rain showers, heavy at times, in the early morning according to Met Éireann.
However, those should clear up to allow for a mix of clouds and sunshine during the rest of the morning and the early afternoon.
Heavy rain is expected to develop once again as the day progresses, with thunderstorms forecast for later in the day and into Saturday night.
Saturday promises to be warm and muggy, with high temperatures of 20 to 22 degrees, and only light southeasterly and variable breezes.
Irish charity Helium Arts has launched free summer camps for children in Galway living with lifelong health conditions this July.
Helium Arts was awarded €58,000 from the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal this week, along with 147 other lucky Irish charities.
This grant administered by the Community Foundation Ireland was made possible by the generosity of viewers of last November’s Late Late Toy Show.
Helium Arts was also announced as an awardee of the Social Entrepreneurs Ireland 2023 Changing Ireland Accelerator programme this week.
This is a nine-month accelerator programme for social entrepreneurs and is worth €60,000 as well as a range of other supports like mentoring and business advice.
Commenting on the announcement of the two awards, founder of Helium Arts, Helene Hugel said that winning two awards like this in just one day was wonderful.
“Helium Arts is grateful to the viewers of the Late Late Toy Show for helping us make magic for children,” she said.
“Our second award from Social Entrepreneurs Ireland is also really exciting as it supports us with funding as well as other key supports.
“Life can be tough for a young person with a lifelong health condition. This funding will allow us to increase our reach to more children in more places in Ireland, including Ennis and to reach those who need us most.”
Helium Arts camps are specially designed for children and young people (age 8-15) living with a lifelong physical health condition. All camps are supported by professional artists, volunteers and on-site medical care.
Activities at the camps include drawing, painting, puppetry, sculpture, film-making, animation, clay modelling and more!
18-20 July | In-person summer camp for ages 8-12
Location: Westside Library, Galway
20-22 July | In-person summer camp for teenagers ages 13-15
Location: Galway City Museum
4-6 July | Online camp for teenagers ages 13-15
Email hello@helium.ie to request a booking form.
University Hospital Galway (UHG) has completed a clinical trial which reduces the hospitalisation rate for patients living with heart failure.
The trial which allows patients to be treated for heart failure from home has the potential to be a game changer in the treatment and monitoring of the condition.
Heart failure is a significant public health priority with patients requiring frequent hospitalisations.
This new sensor allows cardiology teams to monitor patients remotely, avoiding hospitalisation.
An internal audit in UHG of patients who received the sensor noted a 97% decrease in hospitalisation among this group.
The Cordella Pulmonary Artery Pressure Sensor detects changes in the health of patients with heart failure and securely transmits the information to the care team for review.
If a change is detected, the team can then make changes to medications or other clinical interventions to prevent a heart failure flare-up requiring urgent hospitalisation.
Professor Faisal Sharif, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at UHG, said that over the last few years, UHG has conducted and completed three clinical trials with this unique device.
Thirty-seven patients with advanced heart failure from the west and north-west of the county have had the Cordella Sensor implanted.
“The trial was open for patients with heart failure, who met a certain criteria and who were being treated at the Heart Failure Clinic in UHG,” explained Prof Faisal Sharif.
“We conducted an internal audit of all the patients in UHG who had the sensor placement, and were pleasantly surprised to see that hospitalisations for heart failure had decreased by 97%.
“This technology will improve patients’ quality of life and keep them healthy in their own homes, and it has the potential to be a game changer in the treatment and monitoring of heart failure.”
The sensor is placed in the right pulmonary artery of the heart to monitor pulmonary artery pressures within the heart muscle.
Insertion of the sensor is a simple procedure that only requires an overnight stay in hospital.
Ms Chris Kane, General Manager, Galway University Hospitals, said: “The success of this clinical trial can be measured in the improvements in the patients’ quality of life, the dramatic reduction in the need for hospitalisation and the enhanced role that the patients are able to play in their own care.
“This is an excellent example of providing quality care in a patient’s own home environment to a level as close as possible to a hospital visit.”
The clinical trial is a collaboration between University Hospital Galway, University of Galway, Science Foundation Ireland and Endotronix, USA.
This weekend promises yet more rainy weather in Galway after getting to enjoy a weeks long sunny spell.
Showers of rain will remain persistent across Galway today, heaviest in coastal areas and during the evening time.
There will be some hazy patches of sunshine interspersed during the day also, along with isolated thunderstorms during the evening.
Highest temperatures on Friday of 17 to 19 degrees, with moderate variable winds.
Saturday will start off poorly, with rain showers, heavy at times, in the early morning according to Met Eireann.
However, those should clear up to allow for mixed cloudy and sunshine during the rest of the morning and the early afternoon.
However, heavy rain is expected to develop once again as the day progresses, with thunderstorms forecast for later in the day and into Saturday night.
Saturday promises to be warm and muggy, with highest temperatures of 20 to 22 degrees, and only light southeasterly and variable breezes.
Sunday promises to be another slight improvement, with only light rain showers, heavy at times in places.
There also promises to be plenty of sunshine on Sunday, particularly in the morning and early afternoon.
Highest temperatures on Sunday of 18 to 20 degrees, with only light variable breezes.
Over 400 graduates at University of Galway received their degrees this week in the summer conferring ceremony.
Tuesday’s conferring ceremony was an especially emotional day for some graduates following a proud family history.
Continuing the line of academia through the University’s history books was Dr Caoimhe Newell from Moylough, Co Galway, who was conferred with an Honours Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Obstetrics (MB, BCh, BAO).
Dr Newell is the great grand-daughter of Dr Martin Ó Tnuthail, President of the University (then University College Galway) from 1960-1975.
She celebrated her graduation with her uncles Dr Micheál Newell, lecturer with the School of Medicine and Professor John Newell, lecturer with the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences.
Among those at the summer celebrations, more than 70 were conferred with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
There were family celebrations also for mother and daughter Róisín Hill from Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo and Aoife Hill from Letterkenny, Co Donegal conferred with their PhDs.
Speaking at the ceremony, President of University of Galway, Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, said: “On behalf of the entire community of University of Galway, I congratulate every one of our graduates.”
“Summer conferring always brings with it a sense of the immediacy of our graduates making a difference, as so many of them are setting off for careers in healthcare and in research.”
“It is inspiring to see our university so clearly demonstrating its role for the public good. I wish each and every graduate success as they embark on the next step on their journey of achievement.”
The largest cohort of students to graduate came through the College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences were almost 180 future doctors received their Honours Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, and Bachelor of Obstetrics (MB, BCh, BAO) degree.
During the ceremony, University of Galway presented 15 Final Medical Medals to 11 graduates, with Dr Dominic Butler receiving four medals for his outstanding academic performance.
Every year the University presents the medals to graduates of the College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences who earned the highest grade in each subject area.
Plans have been approved for the N63 Liss to Abbey realignment scheme which will see 2.3km of new road built on the regional route.
An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission to Galway County Council for the project, which will take out a sharp bend and narrow bridge on the N63 east of Abbeyknockmoy.
The project would involve the construction of 2.3km of single carriageway road across agricultural land north of the current bend in the N63.
It will also require the construction of a roundabout to tie in to the western end of the scheme, a new bridge across the Abbert river, and two new priority junctions to connect to the L6159 and L6234.
Other works will involve pedestrian and cycling infrastructure to connect the two village cores, accommodation works for existing access roads, and a viewing area for Abbeyknockmoy Abbey.
The EIAR report for the project states that it is needed as the existing N63 is narrow, with no hard shoulder and poor alignment, and now provisions for pedestrians or cyclists.
Liss Bridge is also narrow and restrictions traffic, the report states, with agricultural vehicles regularly conflicting with traffic.
There are also 19 direct accesses onto the N63 in the study area, several of which have inadequate sightlines.
An oral hearing for this project was held on November 24 of last year, which related to both the road project itself, and the CPO for land involved in it.
An Bord Pleanála has granted planning approval for the road realignment project, and confirmed the CPO of lands for the road.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a rail tragedy in Sligo this week claimed the life of one woman, and left her niece seriously injured.
Jessica McLoughlin (40) was killed when she was struck by a train at Knocks Park, Ballisadare, Co. Sligo on Wednesday.
Her niece, Rebecca McLoughlin (25) remains at Sligo University Hospital where she is being treated for serious injuries after also being struck by the train.
Gardaí are now appealing for anyone with information to come forward to them.
In particular, Gardaí are keen to speak to passengers with information on this incident who were travelling on the Dublin to Sligo train service.
They hop to speak with anyone that arrived in Sligo at 2pm on Wednesday, June 14 and also passengers on the Dublin to Sligo service that departed from Sligo at 1pm.
A cyclist in his 70s was seriously injured in a traffic collision on the N84 this week.
The crash involving a car and a bicycle took place on the the N84 in Ballyhean, Co.Mayo, at around midday on Wednesday, June 14.
The cyclist, a man in his 70s, was taken to Mayo University Hospital to receive treatment for serious injuries.
An Garda Síochána have said that no other injuries were reported from this crash.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to come forward.
In particular, anyone who may have observed a lone cyclist on surrounding roads in the Ballyhean area between 11.30am – 12.15pm.
Any road users who were travelling in the area with camera footage (including dash cam), is asked to make this available to the investigation team.
Gardaí can be contacted Castlebar Garda Station on 094 903 8200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
The Aran Islands RNLI had a very busy day this week, with two medical evacuations in the space of just a few hours, one of them in the very early hours of the morning.
On Wednesday, the lifeboat station was requested to launch at 1.58am to help a woman with an injured ankle on Inis Mór who needed further medical attention.
The patient was brought to the Lifeboat by the Fire Service and was transferred safely aboard the Lifeboat under the supervision of the volunteer crew.
The lifeboat was then launched under Coxswain Aonghus Ó hIarnáin and headed straight for Rossaveal harbour and the awaiting Ambulance. Conditions at the time of launching were good with calm seas and no wind.
Speaking after the call Coxswain Aonghus Ó hIarnáin said, “it was a quick response from the crew. We got the patient on their way to receive the medical attention needed, as it was quite a painful injury. We wish them a speedy recovery.”
“As the good weather conditions continue, we advise the public to adhere to all safety advice regarding the sea, swimming or boating. Always respect the Water.”
Later that same morning, at 9.57am, the lifeboat was again requested to launch to attend to a person on Inis Meáin who was in need of medical attention.
The Lifeboat again launched under Aonghus Ó hIarnáin with a full crew and headed straight for Inis Meáin. Weather conditions at the time were challenging, with calm seas but a dense fog.
With the Lifeboat safely alongside the pier in Inis Meáin, the patient was transferred aboard the Lifeboat under the supervision of the volunteer crew. They then headed straight for Rossaveal harbour and the awaiting Ambulance.
Speaking after the call outs, Aran Islands RNLI Volunteer Lena O’Connell said that it proved to be a busy day for the lifeboat crew.
“Conditions were tricky for the second launch, with the fog quite dense. The lifeboat crew got the patient to the mainland safely and we wish them a speedy recovery.”
The Galway ‘Lá Spraoi na Gaeilge’, which took place at the Salthill Knocknacarra GAA club last Saturday, was a huge success, delivering a day of fun for all the family.
More than 500 people attended this special day for families organised by Teanga Tí – Glór na nGael.
Glór na nGael is the lead national organisation tasked with promoting Irish as the family language.
A wide range of events and workshops were held: A yoga workshop with Óga Yoga; storytelly and songs with Julie Anne de Brún; games with Ógras; a drumming workshop with Éamon Carrick and Coimicí Gael were drawing cartoons.
Among the stands that were there on the day were SiopaUdar.ie, Gaeloideachas, Futa Fata, Gaeilge ABC, Óga Yoga, Spraoi Mara and Pastime Chonamara. Also present were Garda Cáit who displayed Garda equipment, Jess McGinley was modelling balloons and Chloe was busy painting faces.
“We are delighted that around 180 families attended the day” said Pádraig Ó Neachtain – development officer with Glór na n’Gael, adding, “and that they enjoyed the fun and craic at the different activities that took place.”
“We are very grateful to everyone, both young and old, who came on the day and we would like to say a special thank you to CLG Bóthar na Trá Cnoc na Cathrach who allowed us to hold Lá Spraoi na Gaeilge on their grounds.
He also thanked Áras na n’Gael, Laya Healthcare and Trends who provided additional support for the day’s fun.
Galway City Council has refused planning permission 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 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.
Windows would be located at above eye level in the offices to provide light and ventilation, while avoiding overlooking neighbouring homes.
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.
No parking was proposed for the development, with the cover letter stating that it would rely on public transport.
There were eight objections from local residents living on Munster Avenue submitted to the council about this development.
In refusing planning permission, the city council said that the “excessive scale, height, and density” of the proposal would be an overdevelopment of the site, and that the design would have an “overbearing expression” onto the streetscape.
The council also said that no information has been submitted for the potential implications on traffic and pedestrian safety, and that it was not satisfied that the development wouldn’t affect the residential amenity of the area.
It’s a season finale like no other for TG4’s long running drama series Ros na Rún, with life and freedom on the line in the sleepy village.
Season 27 of of Ros na Rún comes to its explosive conclusion this Thursday, June 15, with the final episode airing at 8:30pm.
Is it the end of the road for Mack, will he go down for Sonia’s brutal assault as she continues to fight for her life in a Dublin hospital?
Dirty Garda Diana would appear to have all bases covered as she implements an apparent perfect crime cover up while directing all blame towards Mack.
Having lost his way in life with a broken heart and a growing drink and cocaine habit Mack has been experiencing blackouts and is in no shape to confirm or deny any involvement.
Viewers of the highly popular Irish language series, which is sponsored by XL Ireland are gripped with the brutal, cold, arrogant, callous and conceited Garda Diana who appears to stop at nothing to cover up her corrupt Garda career and her vicious criminal links.
Will Sergeant O’Shea continue to probe dirty criminal Frankie’s where abouts, much to Garda Diana’s erupting dark side?
Have Ros na Rún fans seen the end of one of their most loveable characters, Mack, a stalwart since it’s early episodes?
The other big question is willing Sonia survive life support and will Garda Diana get to continue her corruption and crime cover up into Season 28 come this Autumn.
Thursday’s finale brings another shocker to poor Bernie, has she simply not had enough already? A first birthday present for baby Leonora from Briain, will Bernie ever see the back of this sick narcissist man.
While the Daly’s continue to reveal more drama on each other as Manus and Conall battle out the war of the sons. Who’ll win Sadie’s affection Cóilí Jackie or Malachaí? Will the clean cut suited Malachaí and rogue Greg come head-to-head in calling each other’s bluff on their scams. It’s worth watching which man or boy wins this battle?
Fans can continue to watch previous series and episodes on the TG4 player or follow updates on Ros na Rún’s social media channels.
Dear Editor,
Yesterday’s Dáil debate on People Before Profit’s National Minimum Wage (Equal Pay for Young Workers) Bill 2022, highlighted a concerning lack of care from Government and some opposition TDs for young people in Ireland today.
I began working when I was 16 and earned €6.06 per hour. I completed the same work as my colleagues who were paid €8.65 per hour, a 42% higher wage.
This disparity meant that a full day of work wouldn’t even earn me €50, whilst the business took in €5,000 in the same time.
This debate does not aim to pit younger or inexperienced workers against their older and/or more experienced counterparts. Rather, it is centred on ensuring that all people are paid their fair share for the labour they contribute.
Why the government feels the need to delay this action by a further 12 months is beyond me. People need a pay rise, that includes our younger workforce.
Furthermore, in contradiction to some TDs attitudes, children as young as 12 should not be concerned with finding work, gaining experience, and joining the workforce. Children should be concerned about school, learning and developing to just be, rather than be something for the sake of it.
Everyone, regardless of age, knowledge, experience, or formal training, deserves to earn a living wage. We should not tolerate a society that does not even guarantee working people’s right to a positive, fruitful, rewarding life.
Is mise le meas,
Criodán Ó Murchú
Peterswell, Co. Galway
More thunderstorms are forecast in Galway today with Met Éireann issuing a status yellow warning for the third day in a row.
Localised showers with heavy downpours are forecast, along with thunderstorms, gusty winds and a chance of hail.
The rain could lead to localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions.
Met Éireann’s status yellow warning will come into force at 3pm and remain in place until 9pm.
Clare, Donegal, Leitrim, Laois, Limerick, Longford, Mayo, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, and Westmeath are also affected by the alert.
For those who need help understanding — whenever the central bank increases interest rates, the price of various products and services also increases.
Why? Well, because the businesses who offer you these products and services need loans to continue or expand their operations. However, with increased interest rates, their cost of operations increases. Hence, they swell the selling price of their products and services to survive. This is inflation in simple terms.
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For those who need help understanding — whenever the central bank increases interest rates, the price of various products and services also increases.
Why? Well, because the businesses who offer you these products and services need loans to continue or expand their operations. However, with increased interest rates, their cost of operations increases. Hence, they swell the selling price of their products and services to survive. This is inflation in simple terms.
Knowing that, what does it mean for the crypto world? Is this a good time to invest in upcoming promising projects like Big Eyes and RobotEra? Read on to find out!
Yes, products and services have increased in cost and they might continue to rise as well. However, it is clear that people are never going to stop investing. Moreover, a recession is the best time to start investing as you get to enter the market at a lower price point which can be later beneficial in terms of returns.
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