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