Major turnout at Galway tourism industry networking event

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May 12, 2023

Galway Daily news man dies in hospital following traffic collision

A man in his 50s has died following a crash involving two vehicles on the N65 at Moyleen, Co. Galway at around 7.30am on Friday morning.

The driver of one of the vehicles, a male in his 50s, was taken to University College Hospital Galway to be treated for his injuries, where he later passed away.

A post mortem will be conducted at a later stage.

A second driver, a male in his late teens, was taken to University College Hospital Galway with non-life-threatening injuries.

The road remained closed yesterday to allow for a technical examination to be conducted by Forensic Collision Investigators.

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

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N65 at the time of the collision, are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Loughrea Garda Station on 091 842 870, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

33 sheep killed in serious dog attack

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Galway daily news sheep killed in serious animal attacks

A serious dog attack in Galway saw 33 sheep killed in a devastating loss to a farmer this week.

Galway County Council has reported that the herd at Peterswell was savaged in an attack which is believed to have occurred on Monday night.

This is one of the largest sheep kills reported in Galway in recent years, the county council said.

“The dogs involved in the attack have yet to be identified thus far. This is the third serious sheep attack reported to the Council in as many months.”

“This matter has also been reported to The Gardai and the Irish Farmers Association and the Council will continue to liaise with them where necessary.”

Last month a dog attack saw 10 lambs and four ewes killed at Cloonoon, Woodford, while in March another serious attack on a herd was reported at Deerpark, Kilchreest.

The council’s dog warden service will be carrying out a door to door licencing and microchipping campaign in response to this most recent attack.

“All Dog Owners are requested to be particularly vigilant and to ensure that their dog is never let out unsupervised, particularly at night, and is under control at all times.”

“Attacks on sheep can result in economic losses to the farmer, for which the dog owner can be held liable under the Control of Dogs Act.”

Connacht v Stormers Semi-Final: Team news and where to watch

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Jack Carty, Mack Hansen, Bundee Aki and Tom Farrell 5/5/2023 — The Connacht players, including captain Jack Carty, break into song after beating Ulster at Kingspan Stadium ©INPHO/James Crombie

Connacht have confirmed their team lineup for this weekend’s URC semi-final game, with the squad unchanged from last week.

Connacht will face off against the Stormers on Saturday at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town, with kick-off at 3pm Irish time.

The Semi-Final game will be broadcast live on TG4, as well as their TG4 Player, and on URC.tv.

“Last Friday night, to anyone outside the squad, we were the clear underdogs, and tomorrow will be no different,” Andy Friend said. “Yet for us on the inside, there is enormous belief in our ability, and that is all that matters.

“We enter the semi-final with the same 23 who started last week, which is great testament to our players’ toughness and resilience, and also to the work of our Athletic Performance & Medical Teams.”

“All bodies are fit & healthy and have fully recovered from the travel down here to Cape Town.”

After last week’s historic win in Belfast, Pete Wilkins & Andy Friend have stuck with the same starters and replacements after the squad came through the game without any injuries.

Jack Carty captains the side, while it’ll be a 99^th appearance for Tom Farrell, and Jack Aungier will earn his 50^th cap for the province if called upon from the bench.

A win for Connacht would see them reach a major final for the second time in their history, after the PRO12 success of 2016, with the decider taking place at either Aviva Stadium or Thomond Park on Saturday, May 27.

“Tomorrow will be a huge game as we take on the defending champions in their own backyard, but these are the days you want to be involved in,” Friend said.

“Pete Wilkins and the other coaches have presented a very clever game plan, and with the confidence that’s in the squad at present, there’s genuine excitement about the challenge and opportunity that tomorrow brings.”

Speaking ahead of the match Ireland prop Finlay Bealham said, “The South Africans, they love their scrummaging. Down there it is the bread and butter for them.

“They have their own style of scrummaging so it is good to get a taste for that at provincial level. It’s not as massive of a shock when you play them at international level.”

“The Stormers have an all front row of Springboks, like (Steven) Kitshoff, he is a world class operator, (Frans) Malherbe as well, he is a world class operator. They really back themselves and well they should, they are an unbelievable unit.”

“We respect them a lot in the scrum but we are going to do everything we can to make it a weapon for us. I prefer to scrummage against a pack like the Stormers where they are going to come straight for you and you have got to meet fire with fire.£

CONNACHT RUGBY MATCHDAY 23 VS DHL STORMERS

Saturday 13^th May, 15:00 Irish time @ DHL Stadium

Number/Name/Caps

15. Tiernan O’Halloran (221)
14. John Porch (79)
13. Tom Farrell (98)
12. Bundee Aki (126)
11. Mack Hansen (27)
10. Jack Carty (194)
9. Caolin Blade (169)
1. Denis Buckley (227)
2. Dave Heffernan (181)
3. Finlay Bealham (188)
4. Josh Murphy (17)
5. Niall Murray (55)
6. Shamus Hurley-Langton (19)
7. Conor Oliver (62)
8. Cian Prendergast (46)

16. Dylan Tierney-Martin (23)
17.Jordan Duggan (39)
18. Jack Aungier (49)
19. Oisín Dowling (43)
20. Jarrad Butler (113)
21. Kieran Marmion (229)
22. Tom Daly (77)
23. Byron Ralston (14)

Bathing water at Spiddal beach rated as “poor” due to pollution

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Galway Daily news Swimming ban at Spiddal beach due to bacteria

The water quality at Trá na mBán in An Spidéal has been downgraded from ‘sufficient’ to ‘poor’ in the latest EPA report on bathing waters.

The main sources of pollution are urban waste water, run-off from agriculture, and discharges from septic tanks.

Waste water collected in An Spidéal is discharged into Galway Bay without treatment at a discharge point less than 150 metres from the bathing water.

Uisce Éireann is building a new treatment plant to treat the waste water from the village which is due to be completed shortly.

The EPA says Galway County Council will continue to implement the Good Agricultural Practice Regulations and address issues with septic tanks.

Meanwhile, Trá na bhForbacha has been upgraded from ‘good’ to ‘excellent’ in the latest report.

The bathing water in Na Forbacha has improved from ‘poor’ in 2016 to ‘sufficient’ for 2017 to 2019 inclusive, ‘good’ for 2020 and 2021, and now ‘excellent’.

Galway County Council investigated potential sources of pollution including waste water treatment plants, septic tanks and run-off from agriculture and put measures in place to reduce the risk to water quality.

This included increasing the requirements for waste water discharge, surveying septic tanks and carrying out agricultural inspections in the catchment.

New food festival in Galway taking place throughout May!

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galway daily news blas na gaillimhe food festival — Pictured: Sheena Dignam of Galway Food Tours, Jess Murphy of Kai Restaurant and Grainne Mullins of Gra Chocolates gathered to launch Blas Na Bealtaine, a new food festival for Galway taking place throughout May in Galway City and County. Pic: Andrew Downes

Blas Na Gaillimhe, A Taste of Galway, is celebrating the unique hospitality on offer in Galway with a range of events this month.

The network was set up by a small group of city restaurateurs with support from the wider community as well as Galway County and City Councils to promote the year-round food scene and food stories of Galway.

Upcoming events include Savour the Wild Atlantic Way, a five-course dinner highlighting producers along the Wild Atlantic Way including Killary Mussels, Connemara spring lamb, fresh Atlantic cod, Irish cream liqueur and more.

The evening takes place on May 18 in Tom Sheridan’s Bar and Restaurant, Knocknacarra. Tickets are priced at €49.95 per person.

Also on May 18 is With Cheese Please: Galway Food Tours Gets Cheesy!

This is a unique ‘Meet The Maker’ evening where Teresa Roche of Kylemore Cheese will give a talk about her journey while sampling some of her cheeses.

Galway Food Tours will then host a short walk to one of Galway’s favourite restaurants for a dinner with wine pairing and finish the evening off with a nightcap in a very special local bar. Tickets are €100 per person, and the event takes place on May 18 at 6pm.

Another very tasty event is Phi Schiano Pop Up, by Phi — the fine dining at home experience, founder Damian Martin and Aniar Restaurant’s Claudio Schiano.

The menu will have a strong focus on sustainable cooking and zero waste while also having a fun ‘Sunday Dinner’ theme. Sittings are at 4pm and 7pm on 21 May, priced at €75 per person, or €50 extra for a wine pairing.

Irish Cheese and Piedmontese Wine Tasting and Talk takes place in Sheridan’s Wine Bar, Market Street, at €50 per person on May 24 from 7pm to 9pm, funded by Galway City Council.

On Friday, May 26, a special event, Feeding European Young Minds: High-End Dinner From Food Waste, will be hosted by Kai Restaurant – in collaboration with Student Pantry.

This event takes place in Massimo’s: Soul Garden. The tickets are €55 per person. Proceeds will be donated to The Student Pantry, University of Galway.

A lunchtime event, A Taste of Galway Bay at Galway Bay Seafoods is from 12.30pm until 2pm on May 27.

A talk by Galway Bay Seafoods on sustainable fishing will be followed by a visit to the Galway Hooker Restoration Workshop, finishing with a lunch prepared by chef and author Martin Ruffley and chef Gavin Gleeson.

Food lovers will get to sample a seafood taster menu including a seafood taster lunch, with lobster, crab, shellfish and a glass of wine, while learning about some of Galway’s most treasured history, as well as practices used by local fishermen to preserve and protect Galway Bay’s natural habitats.

The price is €15 per person, with all proceeds donated to RNLI Galway, and the event runs from 12.30pm until 2pm.

If you want to continue the learning, also taking place afternoon of May 27, head over to Beechlawn Organic Farm in Ballinasloe for a Biodiversity Walk with Beechlawn.

It will consist of a brief welcome and walk through their farm focussing on organic farming methods that encourage and protect pollinators, wildlife habitat and biodiversity.

Tickets are €10 for adults, €5 for students and OAPs. Children have free admission.

The following day, May 28, there is a Pop-Up Bao Bar in Aniar between 12pm to 8pm. No booking is necessary for this one.

If escaping from the hustle and bustle is more your scene, Connemara Retreats are holding a seaweed-infused weekend away, Indulge Your Senses In South Connemara, in partnership with Galway County Council, taking place from May 19 to 21 in Lettermullen.

Founding Member and Galway restaurant owner, JP McMahon said: “Blas Na Gaillimhe, the new food network for Galway, grew out of the previous Galway Food Festival initiative, as a way to cement Galway’s vibrant food and hospitality scene.”

“It hopes to build on the legacy created by the previous food festival and establish a fertile space for future food enthusiasts.

“We see Blas Na Bealtaine as being an integral part of that vision and hope every year that the May festival gets bigger and better.”

Two leading businesswomen set for Galway Business Breakfast

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galway daily news galway business breakfast — L-R: Emma Butler, Sales Sense International; Darragh O'Connor, Sales Manager at The Dean, Sales Expert Podcast Host and SPN Steering Group Co-Chairperson; Oisin Browne, Business Author, Sales Expert Podcast Host and SPN Steering Group Co-Chairperson; Bobby Kerr, Businessman and Broadcaster; Alan Kerins, Inner Winner Institute, pictured at the recent Move the Needle in Sales business breakfast at The Dean, Galway.

Two of Ireland’s leading female entrepreneurs are set to deliver unrivalled insights into sales leadership and digital marketing innovation at a unique event taking place at the Portershed, Galway on Tuesday, May 16.

Featuring Chanelle, Lady McCoy, one of Ireland’s most successful businesswomen and the multi award-winning young entrepreneur, Chloe Gardiner, this free business breakfast and networking event is an opportunity to hear candid stories and top tips from their personal industry experience.

Organised by the west of Ireland based Sales Professionals Network, the event, entitled Move the Needle in Sales, is a chance to delve into the mindset of two key business figures, who have navigated the path to success in different ways.

Co-Founder of Chanelle Medical and of Pureis, the first CBD food supplement range to be clinically tested and proven safe to use, Chanelle, Lady McCoy, is a passionate speaker, conveying her knowledge of leadership in the pharma industry with openness and honesty.

The former Irish ‘dragon’ brings two decades of business acumen to the event.

She will be joined by The Wonky Woolins and BaaBaa Bandits founder, Chloe Gardiner, whose work in the field of early-stage children’s toys and baby gifts has been recognised by Three, Google, GSEA by EO, and retail magnate, Theo Paphitis.

The young entrepreneur will highlight the pivotal role of social media and micro influencers in transforming a transition year project into a viable international business.

Together, they will provide valuable expertise and learning opportunities for both professionals and students at this free Move the Needle in Sales business breakfast and networking initiative.

At their recent gathering at the Dean hotel on Prospect Hill, the Sales Professionals Network hosted the dynamic Insomnia founder Bobby Kerr, alongside former Galway GAA player Alan Kerins of the Inner Winner Institute, and Sales Sense International’s Emma Butler.

The value of human relationships, connectivity, and understanding your demographic was a common theme from all three presentations.

During his address, keynote speaker Bobby Kerr charted the growth of his coffee empire, including successes and failures, whilst also talking frankly about his emotional journey and recovery from head and neck cancer.

He discussed his dark days in 2015 and how he realised the true importance of health, friends and family.

“Life truly is for living,” he said. “There is a big link between your business health and your personal health. Your mind is stronger if you are fit.

“Forget the begrudgers, enjoy what you do, embrace technology, surround yourself with positive people, network, and never do anything to damage your reputation.”

The Sales Professionals Network is a space for those working in sales or marketing in the west to connect and build sales expertise, establishing a strong link between industry and education to inform future training development and, in turn, foster regional growth across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

It is supported by Regional Skills West of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and funded by the National Training Fund.

To reserve your free place for the Move the Needle in Sales business breakfast and networking event, with speakers Chanelle, Lady McCoy and Chloe Gardiner on Tuesday, May 16 visit www.salesprofessionalsnetwork.com.

The event runs from 7.30am until 9.00am and takes place at the Portershed on Market Street in Galway city.

It is made possible by DFHERIS Regional Skills West and the Portershed, and is funded by the National Training Fund and itag Skillnet.

To join the Sales Professionals Network email westadmin@regionalskills.ie or visit the website.

Trading Psychology: Mastering Your Emotions in Binary Options Trading

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May 12, 2023

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Binary options trading can be highly profitable, but it also comes with its challenges. Emotion control and self-discipline belong to the best binary options strategies that traders have to develop and implement. Psychology plays a crucial role in determining the success or failure of a trader. In this article, we will discuss the importance of psychological knowledge and how to master your emotions and build discipline in binary options trading.

The Importance of Trading Psychology

Trading psychology refers to the mental and emotional aspects of trading, which can significantly impact a trader’s decision-making process. When working with binary options, it is essential to have a solid understanding of technical analysis, market trends, and various strategies. However, if a trader lacks the proper mindset and emotional control, all the knowledge and expertise can go to waste.

With binary options, emotions like fear, greed, and overconfidence can lead to impulsive and irrational decisions. These emotions can cloud a trader’s judgment, causing them to deviate from their trading plan, take unnecessary risks, or hold onto losing positions for too long. Understanding and managing these emotions is crucial to achieving long-term success.

Mastering Your Emotions in Binary Options Trading

To become a successful binary options trader, you need to learn how to control your emotions and maintain a calm, focused mindset. Here are some tips to help you master your emotions when trading binary options:

Develop a Trading Plan

A well-thought-out plan is crucial for maintaining emotional stability in binary options trading. Your plan should outline your goals, risk tolerance, and specific strategies for entering and exiting trades. By following a plan, you can make more rational decisions and avoid impulsive actions driven by emotions.

Set Realistic Expectations

It is essential to set realistic expectations for your performance. Understand that losses are a natural part of this activity, and no trader can win 100% of the time. Accepting this fact can help you manage your emotions better when faced with losing trades.

Practice Mindfulness and Meditation

Mindfulness and meditation practices can help you develop greater emotional control and mental clarity. By practicing mindfulness, you can become more aware of your emotions and learn to respond to them in a more rational manner. Meditation can also help reduce stress and anxiety, which can negatively impact your performance.

Keep a Trading Journal

A journal is an invaluable tool for mastering your emotions while working with binary options. By recording your trades, emotions, and thoughts, you can gain valuable insights into your behavior and identify patterns that may be undermining your success. Reviewing your journal regularly can help you make adjustments to your plan and improve your emotional control.

Building Discipline in Binary Options Trading

Discipline is a vital component of successful binary options trades. A disciplined trader sticks to their plan, manages risk effectively, and avoids impulsive decisions. Here are some tips to help you build discipline in binary options trading:

Establish a Consistent Routine

Developing a consistent trading routine can help you build discipline and maintain focus. Set specific times for market analysis, trade execution, and review of your performance. A consistent routine can help you avoid distractions and stay committed to your plan.

Use Stop-Loss and Take-Profit Orders

Using stop-loss and take-profit orders is an effective way to enforce discipline in binary options trading. These tools allow you to set predetermined exit points for your trades, minimizing the temptation to hold onto losing positions or close winning trades prematurely.

Limit Your Trading Time

Spending too much time on this activity can lead to mental fatigue and a decline in decision-making quality. Limit your working time to avoid burnout and maintain a clear, focused mindset. Establish boundaries for your trade activities and ensure that you take regular breaks to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Continuously Learn and Improve

A disciplined trader is committed to continuous learning and improvement. Regularly review your performance and identify areas where you can improve. Stay up-to-date with market news, trends, and new strategies to refine your skills and maintain a competitive edge.

Conclusion

Mastering your emotions and building discipline is critical to achieving long-term success. By developing a solid plan, setting realistic expectations, practicing mindfulness, and maintaining a consistent routine, you can significantly improve your trading psychology.

Remember, emotional control and discipline are skills that can be developed over time through practice and self-reflection. Stay committed to your personal growth as a trader, and you will reap the rewards of your efforts in the form of consistent profits and long-term success in binary options trading.

City Council seeks public’s help to identify new bathing waters

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Galway Daily news Eight Galway beaches awarded Blue Flag status in 2022

Galway City Council has invited swimmers to get in touch so that they can identify new areas which could be classified as bathing waters.

Under European and Irish law, local authorities must identify bathing waters each year so they can be monitored, ensuring they meet water quality standards.

In some cases, the official bathing areas are also those where local authorities provide lifeguards in the summer months.

These laws also require that the local authority prepares detailed profiles for each of the identified bathing water sites, and areas in the surface water’s catchment area that could be a source of pollution.

Those who wish to propose their favourite beach, lake or river as a new bathing water site, or comment on an existing site, can email the Recreation & Amenity Department at parks@galwaycity.ie.

The city council has asked people to include ‘Bathing Water’ in the subject line, and submissions will also be accepted via post. These should be addressed to Recreation & Amenity Department, Galway City Council, College Rd, Galway.

Closing date for submissions to Galway City Council is 28 September 2023.

Women’s Rugby Centre of Excellence to be based at University of Galway

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Women's Rugby Centre of Excellence to be based at University of Galway

A new Centre of Excellence for the development of Women’s Rugby in Connacht will be located at the University of Galway.

The IRFU has announced the appointment of eight new Women’s National Talent Squad (WNTS) Pathway staff to be based at five provincial centres of excellence.

Establishing a sustainable talent identification network has been a key deliverable for the WNTS programme since its inception in early 2022.

Each Centre of Excellence will have the task of attracting local players aged 16 to 23, and helping their development through programmes in skills and strength and conditioning.

The long term goal of each of these centres is to help up and coming players get a clear path to the green jersey.

Working under IRFU Head of Women’s Performance and Pathways, Gillian McDarby, IRFU WNTS and Talent ID Manager, Katie Fitzhenry, and IRFU Head of Athletic Performance, Women’s Pathway and WXV National Team, Ed Slattery, the eight new staff are:

Leinster: Matt Gill (Talent Coach) and Greg Hollins (Athletic Performance Coach)
Munster: Niamh Briggs (Talent Coach) and Lorna Barry (Athletic Performance Coach)
Ulster: Neil Alcorn (Talent Coach) and Paul Heasley (Athletic Performance Coach)
Connacht: Larissa Muldoon (Talent Coach) and Ann Caffrey (Athletic Performance Coach).

Commenting at the announcement at the IRFU High Performance Centre in Dublin, McDarby said, “We are delighted to confirm the appointment of eight new WNTS staff as we mobilise our vision for the pathways structure within the provincial system.”

“It is a significant step forward as we work with our University partners to create Centre of Excellence hubs, each resourced by an Athletic Performance and Pathway Talent Coach, to not only retain young players locally but to attract new talent to rugby within the University system in Ireland.”

Outside of Connacht, the other Centres of Excellence will be located at Dublin City University and SETU Carlow (Leinster), University of Limerick (Munster) and Queen’s University (Ulster).

IRFU President John Robinson said they are, “delighted to announce these key appointments to our Women’s Pathway as we continue to develop our structures at all levels of the game.”

“Creating exciting partnerships with five Universities around the country is also an important development and we are looking forward to working with them to provide our young players with access to world class facilities and Centre of Excellence hubs.”

Excitement as Headford counts down to Headfest

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May 11, 2023

galway daily news headfest festival in headford — Ger Gibbons, Matthew Cooper (Karol Curran Plant Hire), Liam Mcdonagh, Alan Mcdonell (McDonnell Transport) Eoin O Sullivan, Pj Walsh, Ger Monaghan, Jason Gavin, John Keady, John Mchugh, Barry Monaghan Main Sponsor, Avril Sweeney, Holly Sweeney, John McGrath , Christine Flanagan, Cllr Andrew Reddington

Excitement is building in Headford ahead of the summer calendar as the town gears up to host its hugely successful Headfest extravaganza.

The three-day festival takes place over the June Bank Holiday weekend with of family fun, lively entertainment, arts culture sure to delight people of all ages.

Former Justice Minister Nora Owens has the honour of officially opening Headfest 2023 when she delivers a talk on Michael Collins.

Headfest Chairperson Liam Mcdonagh said the huge effort put in by the volunteer led community was sure to deliver another huge successful festival.

“It is absolutely wonderful to be back again doing what we love, which is bringing a long weekend of music and fun to our community,” he said.

Headfest has been organised in partnership with Moyne Villa FC since 2017 and we are grateful to the club for offering up its ground for the Monaghan’s Mega Marquee for three nights of music and entertainment.

Liam said there is something for every age, including the annual Tractor Truck and Vintage run which goes from Headford Mart on 3 June at 3pm.

This year’s run will raise funds for Croí Heart Stroke Charity along with the Paediatric Unit at University Hospital Galway who took extra special care of new born Holly Sweeney from Kilbeg in Headford whose mum Avril is on the Headfest committee.

Music highlights

Among the highlights of this year’s event include the hugely popular Tumbling Paddies on Friday, June 2, supported by Ruby Red, while Saturday, June 3 sees the turn of Gerry Guthrie and Cliona Hagan to delight their fans at the Mega Marquee.

The Thirsty Crows and All Folkd up play the final night Sunday, June 4 and the younger revellers will be facilitated with a special teen disco for First and Second year students where Tiktok sensation Black Paddy will be manning the decks along with DJ Aidi.

Other Attractions

Other attractions to keep an eye on include the annual craft market Headford’s fittest family and the Mattie Reddington tournament which is hosted by Headford GAA.

Liam said Headfest is driven by the community, with the generous support of Monaghans who are the main sponsors along with Campbell’s Tavern and the Anglers Rest Hotel.

The response locally is huge and Liam is advising people to get their tickets on Eventbrite.ie as ticket sales are selling fast.

Cancer care is an “Eircode lottery” with the West at a severe disadvantage

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233Cancer Galway — Prof. Michael Kerin, Director Saolta-University of Galway Cancer Network, prioritising the delivery of the promised cancer care network for the Saolta region and the cancer centre on the campus of UHG can bridge the healthcare inequality that exists between East and West. Photo: Andrew Downes, Xposure

Cancer treatment in Ireland is an “Eircode lottery” with the west and northwest at a severe disadvantage a recent conference in Galway heard.

Prof. Michael Kerin, Director of Saolta-University Cancer Care Network, said that cancer patients in the west are competing with emergency care patients on a daily basis in overcrowded facilities.

The conference held at the Clayton Hotel by Cancer Care West and the National Breast Cancer Research Institute addressed the proposed cancer centre on the UHG campus.

Prof. Kerin, said: “The West and Northwest of Ireland are the most disadvantaged and geographically dispersed with the highest incidence and mortality from cancer.”

“The only Model 4 hospital in our region is overcrowded and cancer patients are competing with emergency patients for beds and services daily.”

“The lack of fit-for-purpose facilities means patients do not get the necessary care they need. Some patients are diagnosed too late to receive the appropriate care they could have received if diagnosis had been earlier.”

“In a modern, advanced country like Ireland, your outcome from cancer should not depend on where you live.”

“Cancer care in Ireland is an eircode lottery – we know what is required to solve this problem and that solution is already on the National Development Plan”

The event said heard that three projects on the grounds of UHG are currently at the Strategic Assessment Report stage.

These should be integrated into a single comprehensive project that will deliver a functional cancer “hospital within a hospital” in Galway.

This could be delivered within five years if a design team is appointed immediately by the Department of Health, attendees at the event heard.

The project needs to be fast tracked in line with Sláintecare proposals and the National Cancer Strategy target of a 3% reduction in population inequalities for cancer incidence and survival by 2026.

Taoiseach gives Galway TD assurances on family farms over Residential Zoned Land Tax

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Galway Daily news Additional Dog fines will have little effect without more Dog Wardens

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has assured Galway TD Sean Canney that family farms should be exempted from the Residential Zoned Land Tax.

Galway East TD Seán Canney, who had previously said that farm families fear having to sell their family land, raised the issue again in the Dáil.

“Functional farmers who are drawing entitlements fear for their existence because they feel this tax will be imposed on them at a rate of 3% of the development value.”

Much of this land is zoned Residential Phase 2, he added, and couldn’t be developed anyway until Phase 1 lands in the area are already built on.

He asked the government to confirm that Phase 2 lands will not be subject to the RZLT unless they become Phase 1 zoned.

The RZLT will be an annual tax of 3% of a plot of land’s valuation, and will come into effect from 2024.

It is meant to incentivise the construction of housing, and in particular to get landowners to start work on existing planning permissions.

The Taoiseach acknowledged that the tax plan does seem to be affecting “100 or possibly 200 landowners who are not land hoarders”, but who are farmers.

In some instances they have been refused by An Bord Pleanála after appealing to have their farmland removed from the tax map, he added.

“As Deputy Canney mentioned earlier, the issue of R2 zoning arises where somebody’s land is zoned residential but he or she cannot develop it even if he or she wanted to because of the way the development plan is written.”

Taoiseach Varadkar said that he has spoken with the Ministers Michael McGrath and Paschal Donohue about addressing this problem.

“We do accept that anomalies have arisen in cases where somebody has sought a de-zoning or where it is R2 land and we do want to fix it.”

“It may require a change in primary legislation to do so. We should have an answer in the next couple of weeks,” Leo Varadkar said.

It’s sheer Mayhem with the Circus in Galway

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Galway Daily arts It's sheer Mayhem with the Circus in Galway

Galway Community Circus are holding their fourth annual Mayhem Youth Circus Festival this month, with amazing events for all ages.

The festival features three public events including performances and an open circus workshop day, and best off, most events are free.

“We’re delighted to bring the Mayhem Youth Circus Festival back for a fourth year. It’s our annual festival celebrating youth circus, and we’re so happy to bring the magic of circus to our community with free performances and events.”

“Whether you want to see circus, learn circus or share circus – Mayhem is for you!” said Ulla Hokkanen, Executive Creative Director at Galway Community Circus.

Events that are open to the public include ‘Chimera’, a performance by the Galway Community Circus Youth Ensemble on Friday, 21^st May at 6pm, Circus in the Park on 28 May from 9am-4pm, and Scratch Night on 28 May at 6:30pm.

Circus delights

‘Chimera’ is a delightful tribute to an enchanting world of playful magic featuring a lively cast of characters that embark on a journey to explore childhood’s joys and challenges.

Created and performed by Galway Community Circus members aged 15-24, this show reminds you that toys are not just for children.

The Galway Community Circus Youth Ensemble is supported by Arts Council Ireland. Tickets are €8-€11 and all ages are welcome to attend.

The ‘Circus in the Park’ event offers free circus workshops for children and young people under the Big Top tent in Fr Burke Park.

Workshops will include introductory circus activities where participants will play fun games, learn new skills such as acrobatics and juggling and make new friends.

Workshops are for ages 5-24 and will run each hour from 9am-12pm and 1pm-3pm. All workshops are free of charge but require a booking. Parents/guardians are welcome to participate but are not required to.

Scratch Night is a cabaret-style performance opportunity, similar to an open mic night, where artists perform a sequence or routine of their own creation.

The event is an informal circus show and offers a safe and welcoming atmosphere for those who want to grow and experiment with the art of performance.

Scratch Night is free. All are welcome to attend and ages 12+ to adult artists are invited to perform.

This year’s Mayhem Youth Circus Festival will also feature a ‘Circus Explored’ Youth Exchange that will bring young circus delegates from Circusful in Belfast and In Your Space Circus in Derry down to Galway for a weekend exchange with their peers.

Circus Explored aims to connect young circus enthusiasts and forge links between youth circus organisations from all corners of the island through the ISACS Network as part of the Shared Island Initiative.

Most events are offered entirely free of charge, thanks to support from funding partners Arts Council Ireland, Erasmus+, Galway City Council and Creative Ireland. For more information visit www.galwaycommunitycircus.com.

University of Galway celebrates European tech awards for 3 graduates

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May 10, 2023

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Three University of Galway graduates will be awarded for the impact of their start-up companies this week at the MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 Europe festival.

The celebration of young European innovators takes place in Gaoth Dobhair in Donegal, on May 11 and 12.

Each of the three Galway-based innovators co-founded medtech and health tech companies having graduated from University of Galway’s landmark BioInnovate programme.

Elle Sander is co-founder and chief executive of Lifelet Medical, a medical device start-up company innovating in heart valve replacement.

Bárbara Oliveira is co-founder and clinical lead of Luminate Medical. The company’s first product is a novel, pain-free and patient-centred medical device to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy.

Brendan Staunton is co-founder and chief executive of Amara Therapeutics, a spin-out which is revolutionising the treatment of pelvic health conditions by delivering digital support to patients’ smartphones.

President of University of Galway, Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, said that being nominated for the MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 Europe awards is great recognition.

“Elle, Bárbara and Brendan are among our brightest, young researchers and innovators and to see them being heralded among their peers in Europe is testament to University of Galway’s promotion of innovation and our determination to break new ground in research, all the while with a focus on the public good,” he said.

MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 Europe is an annual list that recognises outstanding innovators who are younger than 35.

The awards span a wide range of fields, including biotechnology, materials, computer hardware, energy, transportation, communications, and the internet.

Kinvara GAA gets approval for two new all-weather pitches

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May 10, 2023

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Kinvara GAA Club has been given the go ahead to install two new all weather pitches and floodlights.

The county council has granted planning permission for two all-weather training pitches totaling 2,615m² with floodlights.

They also wish to erect six new 21.34m high floodlights around the existing grass pitch at the club on the Moy Road.

“The development will allow for increased usage hours of the sports facility during the winter months,” a cover letter for the application states.

The club submitted further information at the request of the council stating that the current 155 car parking spaces exceeds what is currently required, and that no additional space is needed.

Planning permission was granted for the new pitches with eight conditions, with the council stipulating the floodlights must be cowled, and can only be used until 10pm on weekdays, and 8pm on weekends.

Cancer Fund for Children recruits cancer support specialist

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May 10, 2023

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Children’s cancer charity Cancer Fund for Children has recruited a Cancer Support Specialist in Galway.

Rachel Duffy, originally from Roscommon but now living in Bearna Galway, will provide informal therapeutic, social and emotional support to children diagnosed with cancer, their siblings and families in Galway and throughout the West of Ireland.

Rachel has two years’ experience as a community nurse in the West of Ireland and formerly worked as a paediatric nurse in Ireland and abroad.

Speaking about her new role, Rachel said that spending time with children and young people is one of her favourite things to do.

“I’m delighted to be in a role where I can help and support them and their families during a very difficult time,” she said.

“I think Cancer Support Specialists in the community are so important to families and children as it allows them to access support from the comfort of their own environment and means they don’t have to travel.

“I’m also so happy to be joining Cancer Fund for Children at such an exciting time as they expand their vital services across the island of Ireland.”

This news comes shortly after the charity launched Rory’s Miles 2 Mayo, an epic 300 km endurance challenge which will help fund the expansion of their services across the island of Ireland.

From 16 to 25 May, former Ireland and Ulster Rugby Captain Rory Best will be walking from Dublin to Mayo to help Cancer Fund for Children build Daisy Lodge in Cong, Co. Mayo, a therapeutic short break centre for children and families impacted by cancer.

Rory’s route will take him through Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Tipperary, Limerick, Clare, Galway & Mayo. He will be arriving in Galway on Wednesday 24 May, – the 9th day of his challenge.

Phil Alexander, CEO of Cancer Fund for Children said that having Rachel join the team is ‘such an amazing development’ and that they ‘can’t wait to support her’ as she builds relationships and provides much-needed support to children and families.

“This role is funded in partnership with the Katie Nugent Fund and we are working with this fantastic organisation to recruit three more Cancer Support Specialists across Cork, Cavan and Westmeath and Dublin in the coming months.”

Find out more about Cancer Fund for Children at www.cancerfundforchildren.com.

You can also get behind Rory’s challenge and help him go the distance this May by visiting www.rorysmiles2mayo.com

Deadline extended for Portumna Streetscape Enhancement applications

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May 10, 2023

Deadline extended for Portumna Streetscape Enhancement applications

The deadline has been extended for applications to the Portumna Streetscape Enhancement programme to next Monday.

Last December Portumna was allocated €100,000 under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme for improvements to shopfronts, building facades, and other streetscape improvements.

The scheme aims to bring life to the town centre through planting at entrances and terraces, repainting buildings and shopfronts, murals, replacing signs, new lighting, and canopies or awanings.

The closing date for applications to the scheme is now Monday, May 15 next week.

The maximum of amount of grant aid available is 80% of the verifiable costs of any given project, or €3,500 for planting, painting, repairs and murals; or €4,000 for lighting, signage, or canopies.

For projects that combine multiple improvements to the streetscape, up to €8,000 in grant funding is available.

Eligible applicants are tenants or owners of commercial, residential or unoccupied buildings in the town/village centres locations as defined in the scheme boundary map.

Applications to the scheme can be made online or by sending a scanned email of the form to tandv@galwaycoco.ie.

Go ahead given for demolition of old UHG Emergency Department

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May 10, 2023

The HSE has been given the go ahead for the demolition of the former Emergency Department building at University Hospital Galway.

Planning permission has been granted for the demolition of two single storey buildings which contained the ED and other services.

The works will also involve knocking down an number of prefab buildings which had been used for offices and out patient services at the hospital.

This is to clear the site for the planned construction of a new permanent Emergency Department and Women’s and Children’s Department.

University Hospital Galway moved the emergency department to a new location at the front of the hospital last October to vacate this area.

“Notwithstanding the requirement to remove the buildings to clear the site, the greater part of the buildings have reached the end of their useful life,” the Architectural Statement submitted with the application states.

“There are also significant infrastructural problems associated with them, particularly foul drainage. The buildings have been built over the existing foul drainage system and parts of it are inaccessible.”

Planning permission was granted by the city council for the demolition works with four conditions attached, which related to the management of waste and traffic on site.

Launch of new publication focusing on local Galway economy

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May 10, 2023