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Mayoral Reception in Honour of Galway United for astonishing 2023 campaign

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Galway Daily news Mayoral Reception in Honour of Galway United for astonishing 2023 campaign

Mayor of Galway City Eddie Hoare honoured the Galway United team for their astonishing run in the League of Ireland last year.

Galway United secured promotion to the Premier Division after claiming the position of First Division Champions 2023 in a stampede to victory.

This achievement was honoured with a Mayoral Reception in City Hall earlier this month.

Cllr. Eddie Hoare extended his sincere congratulations to the members of the team, the coaches, management, their friends and family.

“It is my pleasure to recognise this team of outstanding, and dedicated sports people; the ‘back room’ team in coaching and management; and the family, friends and fans who have supported you in your path to promotion in the SSE Airtricity League of Ireland.”

“36 matches throughout the 2023 League delivered 30 wins and 4 draws, with Galway United securing a solid 25 points ahead of the second-placed team in the League.”

“This outstanding performance sees Galway United progress to the 2024 League of Ireland Premier Division, which is no mean feat with the level of interest, skill, and competition in soccer in Ireland today.”

“Galway is very proud of your achievements, and I’m delighted to have the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate your win, on behalf of Galway City Council.”

Mayor Hoare closed the event by wishing the team the best in the Premier League in 2024.

Man arrested in connection with €32,000 drugs raid in Galway City

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Man arrested in connection with €32,000 drugs raid in Galway City

One man was arrested in connection with a raid in Galway City where Gardaí seized €32,000 worth of multiple drugs this week.

Gardaí from the Divisional Drugs Unit searched a home in the Rahoon area of Galway City on Wednesday, January 24.

The drugs seized included cannabis, cocaine, ketamine, tablets, LSD and MDMA with an estimated combined value of €32,000.

During the course of the search, Gardaí also seized €1,400 in cash from the premises.

A man aged in his 20s, was arrested at the scene of the raid.

He is currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1997 at a Garda Station in the Galway region.

An Garda Síochána have said that the drugs will be sent for further analysis, and that the investigation is ongoing.

Green light for Oranmore housing development by Shopping Centre

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Galway Daily news Green light for Oranmore housing development by Shopping Centre

Galway County Council has granted planning permission for the construction of an apartment complex in Oranmore near the Town Centre shopping centre.

Kenny Developments Contracting Limiter has been given the green light for a residential development of 12 apartments at Millplot, Oranmore, on Station Road.

The site currently contains a derelict house and sheds, which would be demolished.

The housing will comprise 2 two-bed ground-floor apartments, 4 one-bed ground-floor apartments and 6 three-bed duplex units.

The county council rejected plans by Kenny Developments for 14 apartments in two buildings on this site in 2023.

The council cited concerns at the time about flood risk, surface water disposal, and the scale of the proposal.

The council inspector said that these concerns had been addressed in the new plans, which leave the areas deemed at greatest flood risk as green space.

Planning permission for the housing development was granted by the county council with 24 standard conditions attached.

Galway’s iconic An Taibhdhearc Irish Theatre seeks new Board members

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Galway Daily arts Galway's iconic An Taibhdhearc Irish Theatre seeks new Board members

An Taibhdhearc, the National Irish Language Theatre, is seeking to expand its voluntary board of Directors with dedicated, enthusiastic, and creative persons who share a passion for Irish language theatre development.

An iconic Irish language cultural institution, An Taibhdhearc is close to reaching its centenary milestone and it has held a significant and special place in the imagination of Irish speakers across the island of Ireland and the world, since its foundation in 1928.

From its renowned home in the heart of the bilingual city of Galway, An Taibhdhearc has created and supported artistic endeavours across a myriad of art forms attracting recognition at home and abroad.

New Board members are being invited to join an already dynamic and progressive board. Invitations are extended to interested persons from across the island of Ireland and internationally.

The ability to conduct all Board business through the Irish language is a requirement, as is some level of experience in the arts sector.

The Board seeks to recruit a Treasurer, therefore applicants with skills in accountancy and/or financial planning are welcome.

Board members with skills in the areas of marketing and communications, business development and law or a combination of such skills are also sought for the Board of An Taibhdhearc.

Nevertheless, all interested people are encouraged to apply as a wide range of skills and experience enrich the Board. The length of the term is four years with an annual schedule of six board meetings.

Dr Siobhán Nic Fhlannchadha, Chairperson of the board of the iconic theatre, said that “An Taibhdhearc is a special place with magic in the walls.”

“It is a great privilege and a great responsibility to be the custodians of such an important cultural institution, and we look forward to welcoming onto the Board more people who want to share this privilege and responsibility.”

Interested parties are asked to submit a CV and a one-page cover letter outlining their relevant experience and skills, as well as reasons for wanting to join the board of An Taibhdhearc.

Applications should be emailed to siobhan@antaibhdhearc.com by close of business on Thursday, February 29, 2024.

The requirements for Board Member applicants can be found on the An Taibhdhearc website here or here.

Galway native Prof Michael O’Flaherty elected Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights

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Michael O'Flaherty, Director, EU Agency for Fundamental Rights, FRA, 2017. Photo Credit: Arno Mikkor, Aron Urb via Wikimedia Commons

Galway native Professor Michael O’Flaherty has been elected as the new Commissioner for Human Rights at the Council of Europe.

O’Flaherty who is from Salthill and lectures on human rights law at the University of Galway, was elected on Wednesday evening at the Council of Europe’s parliamentary assembly.

The Commissioner is an independent and impartial non-judicial institution established in 1999 by the Council of Europe to promote awareness of and respect for human rights across the Council’s 46 member states.

Speaking after the announcement of the vote, the Tánaiste Micheál Martin said, “I want to congratulate Michael O’Flaherty on his election as Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe.

“Professor O’Flaherty has served with great distinction in several high level positions in the field of human rights and his election as Commissioner is a mark of the high regard in which he is held.

“His extensive human rights expertise, strong record of leadership and demonstrated courage, integrity and resilience, are qualities that will benefit him as he takes up his new role.

“The office of Commissioner is central to the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe. Never have these ideals and principles been more important.”

O’Flaherty (64) has a strong background in human rights, which he took up in the 1990s after leaving the Catholic Priesthood.

He was chief commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission from 2011 to 2013, and was made an Established Professor of Human Rights Law at the Irish Centre for Human Rights at the University of Galway in 2013.

O’Flaherty is the outgoing Director of the European Union Fundamental Rights Agency and also has extensive experience working on human rights issues with the UN over the past 18 years.

There he worked on setting up human rights field operations in conflict-affected conflicts such as Sierra Leone and Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as serving as a member of the UN Human Rights Committee.

His election to Human Rights Commissioner is the highest non-judicial post held by an Irish person at the Council of Europe.

Professor O’Flaherty will take up the position of Commissioner on April 1, 2024.

Uisce Eireann goes to Plan B for to restore Clifden water supply

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Uisce Eireann goes to Plan B for to restore Clifden water supply

Uisce Eireann is undertaking a backup plan to restore the water supply in Clifden after failing to locate the source of an outage.

Much of Clifden has been without a water supply since Monday due to a burst water mains.

Efforts to locate the source of the leak have been unsuccessful to date, with the poor weather from Storm Jocelyn hampering efforts.

To support impacted customers, additional water supplies are now available at Tullavoheen Housing Estate, The Spire Housing Estate, Cúirt Cregg Housing Estate, Elm Tree House, Cluid Clifden, SuperValu and the local fire station.

Alternative water supplies also continue to be available at the Clifden Water Treatment Plant, Clifden Mart carpark, Station House Hotel carpark, the old Courthouse, Clifden District Hospital and St. Anne’s Community Nursing Home.

Uisce Eireann is now bypassing the affected section of the underground network with an overground pipe several hundred metres long.

The work is expected to be completed today according to Councillor Eileen Mannion, with the local water supply restored by around 5pm this evening.

Five Golden Rules of Writing an Essay

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With a new spring semester on the way, it will be the start of the new course, learning new things and then compelling them all in an essay. Hence, the question arises: how do you write a perfect essay? Do you know the ingredients required to write an essay?

This is because, if you don’t, we are here to help you. All you need to do is look at the next section. We will give you tips on presenting a high-quality essay to the professor. It includes creating a good title focusing on discussing the facts throughout the paper and adding proper citations to avoid plagiarism.  

In addition, it will help you get an A+ in the coursework and get through the semester easily. So, let us bring out the hidden writer in you. 

Golden Rules Of Writing An Essay 

Writing is easy, but it is not everyone’s cup of tea. It requires you to follow some rules and regulations that will increase your paper’s readability. Like science, certain rules will give you the proper outcome. 

According to Fresh Essays, an online essay writing service in the UK, here are a few rules that will make you the best essay writer – 

Rule 1: Always Stick To The Facts 

One of the things that you need to follow is always sticking to the facts in the paper. Every essay comes with facts and figures, which makes it an interesting read for the readers. However, filling the significant portion with fillers will be just a story, not an educational read.     

Therefore, you need to discuss the facts throughout the essay. Furthermore, support each statement with relevant facts and stats. This will make your paper more functional for people to read. You can use critical thinking in your paper. It will help you to discuss the facts better and add your touch to the paper. 

Moreover, you should add your thoughts and understanding to make the facts more relevant. Furthermore, showcasing your perceptions of the event is important, as it reflects your knowledge of the paper. 

Rule 2: Structure The Opening Paragraph Properly

The introductory paragraph is significant to the essay. It is the roadmap for the reader to understand what will come in the paper. Therefore, it is where you can use your creativity to make it fun to read and ask readers to go to the next sections. 

For this, you can open the essay with a hook sentence, like stating a fact or writing some stats. This increases the paper’s readability, and more so, in today’s busy world, it is the way to catch people’s attention. Also, you can use quotes to serve the purpose of a hook line. 

Later, you should give an overview of what will come in the paper, especially in the next sections. This will provide them with the outline of the essay. Lastly, you must give a thesis statement, which you will uncover in the body section. Hence, you will ensure the proper direction for a reader to follow in the essay. 

Rule 3: Start Each Paragraph With The Topic Sentence 

When you start to write the body part, you need to break the paragraph in a certain order. It ensures that the information is present in a more structural order. Therefore, it is better to start the paragraph with the topic sentence. This will provide the reader with the information that the heading contains. 

Consequently, the readers can read the paper easily. Mostly, it will help you with professors who have less time to review the paper. Hence, with headings, they will read the paragraph and try to understand the point you made in each paragraph. 

Furthermore, you will improve the organization of your essay, which can give you an extra edge in terms of grading. So, for each paragraph, start with a good topic sentence to make readers aware of the information you added under the heading. You can increase the readability power of your essay. 

Rule 4: To Avoid Plagiarism, Add Citations 

Plagiarism is a big concern in the academic world. It can lead to your dismissal from the college or university, as it is equivalent to theft. Therefore, you need to write your paper and frame your own words to give justification for the essay topic you chose to write. 

For this, you can use your critical thinking powers. It will allow you to write and state the facts in your tone and understanding – thus, you will make your masterpiece. Also, you can read the information and then paraphrase it in the paper. This decreases the chance of plagiarism. 

Lastly, remember to add citations in the essay, as it will showcase a due credit to the scholar whose information helped you with the paper. Hence, add a reference list section at the end of the paper. Also, use in-text citations throughout the paper to make it more original and relevant to read. 

Rule 5: Go Through The Paper To Avoid Errors

Lastly, you need to read your paper properly to find the grammatical mistakes and errors in the paper. At first glance, it is impossible to detect the mistakes. Therefore, you can read the essay after an hour with a fresh mind. You will see the errors in the paper and edit them to make the perfect piece of writing. 

Furthermore, you can also give the paper to your family and friends to read the paper. They will help you to identify the issues in the paper. That way, you can increase the quality of the paper and make it more readable for professors. 

You can even read the whole essay out loud. It is the most effective way to find the mistakes lurking in the paper. Moreover, you can scrutinize the information, like stats and figures added to the paper. 

Follow The Rules To Get An A+ 

In the end, we can say that following the rules will help you get an A+ in the semester. Furthermore, you will become the best essayist in the class and get much appreciation from academic professionals. Also, you can get an opportunity to publish the paper in a journal or a book.

70 people without beds at Galway hospitals today

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Galway Daily news

Sixty-five people at University Hospital Galway are without beds today, according to figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation.

A further five patients at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe are on trolleys awaiting admission to a bed.

Nationally, there are 654 without a bed in hospitals today, with Limerick and Cork University Hospitals being the worst affected by the severe bed shortages and overcrowding.

The health service warned on Tuesday that UHG has seen very high attendances at its emergency department, with 235 patients attending on Monday alone.

This resulted in 73 patients being without a bed on Tuesday morning.

Many of the patients presenting to the emergency department have been acutely unwell and have complex needs requiring admission, and this has been putting pressure on bed availability.

On Tuesday, Chris Kane, Hospital Manager in GUH, apologised to patients who are waiting for a long time to be treated, and said that they are doing everything they can to optimise the flow of patients through the hospital.

Search ends for missing Mayo man following discovery of body

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Galway Daily news Woman (80s) dies following car crash two weeks ago
The missing person appeal for 38-year-old Oliver Gauaghan has been stood down following the discovery of a body.
He was missing from his home in Co. Mayo since Saturday.
An Garda Síochána thanked the public for their assistance in the matter.

Galway Community Circus appoints new executive director

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galway daily news circus executive director lynn carroll

Galway Community Circus (GCC) has appointed Lynn Carroll as its new Executive Director.

Lynn Carroll is an internationally renowned expert in circus and education, and is Director of CircusWorks and the president of the European Youth Circus Organisation.

Throughout her career, Lynn has performed globally as a multidisciplined circus artist and has been at the forefront of developing the UK youth circus sector for nearly 40 years.

She first encountered GCC as part of the Celtic Youth Exchanges in 2011 and 2012 in her work at NoFit State Circus.

“Meeting the team and young people through these and subsequent projects has always been an absolute pleasure,” said Lynn.

“It has always been clear that GCC has strong values, and places young people at the heart of its work and decision-making process.”

She said she has been hugely impressed with GCC’s journey and the breadth and scale of the work it has undertaken.

“It has gained an impressive international reputation through its work with the Caravan International Network for Youth and Social Circus, and its large-scale projects Wires Crossed and LifeLine.

“To step in at this point in the journey is an honour. I’d like to acknowledge the amazing job my predecessor, Ulla Hokkanen, has done along with the rest of the team in making GCC the success story it is today, establishing it as a grassroots organisation with a respected national and international reputation. GCC’s plans are ambitious and exciting, and I can’t wait to start working with the team to make them a reality.”

Glór Tíre to return for milestone 20th season

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Galway Daily news grant for music groups

The longest-running and most successful country music series on Irish television is set to return to our screens in March for its milestone 20th season.

Glór Tíre will see eight emerging talents in Irish country music fight it out for the title of Glór Tíre Champion 2024, with each contestant mentored by some of the biggest names in Irish country, including Galway’s Claudia Buckley.

This year’s hopefuls are Shannan Carroll (Meath), Jenny Hanlon (Louth), Alistair Fingleton (Kildare), Effie Neill (Cork), Karl Kirkpatrick (Fermanagh), Gerard Gormley (Tyrone), Jason McCahill (Donegal), and Chelsea Evans (Donegal).

Glór Tíre season 20 will begin in March on TG4, but ahead of that, two concert shows are being recorded on Tuesday 30 January and Thursday 1 February in Studio Telegael An Tullach in Baile na hAbhann.

Glór Tíre is TG4’s longest-running country and Irish music series, produced by Galway production company, Gael Media. The show is widely regarded as the premier platform for new and emerging Country and Irish talent, and as essential to the lifeblood of the genre.

Season 20 will be presented by Aoife Ní Thuairisg, and the judges will be RTÉ Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Jó Ní Chéide and Caitriona Ní Shuilleabháin, along with guest judges, Eddie Rowley from the Sunday World and Trudi Lalor, singer and editor of RSVP Country.

The public is invited to attend and dance the night away with sets from Claudia Buckley, Michael English, Johnny Brady and Jim Devine, who are also mentoring this year’s contestants, who the public will also see perform on stage at the recordings.

Country fans who would like to attend the recordings on 30 January and 1 February should email glortiredancers@gmail.com to book their tickets. Doors for the performances open at 7.30pm, with the first recording at 8pm sharp.

Broadcast dates for the 20th season of Glór Tíre are 12, 19, and 26 March, 2, and 9, 16, and 23 April at 9.30pm on TG4.

Lack of progress on Tuam national school is ‘very disappointing’ says TD

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Planning approval given for new Athenry Gaelscoil campus

Local TD Seán Canney has called on the Government to expedite the delivery of the long awaited new national school for Tuam.

The three national schools in Tuam were joined together to form Trinity National School in September 2019.

But the delivery of a single national school for the town is still in its design stage, which Deputy Canney has described as “very disappointing”.

He said that the staff, pupils and parents deserve better and indeed the town of Tuam deserves a modern national school education campus to serve the needs of the national school children.

The Galway East TD said at the rate of progress to date, it could be another five years before we see any works commencing on site.

“These delays are also holding up the progression of the Educate Together National School being accommodated in a permanent location in the town which is also not acceptable,” the Independent TD said.

In a written response from the Minister for Education Norma Foley, she confirmed that she could not give a timeline for the delivery of the projects at this stage.

Deputy Canney called on the Minister to engage with her officials and ensure delivery is achieved without any further delay.

Storm Jocelyn: Water supply issues in Connemara as Orange warning comes into effect

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Galway Daily weather Weather warning for heavy winds to hit Galway this weekend

Severe and damaging gusts from Storm Jocelyn may pose a risk of exacerbating the damage caused already this weekend as an Orange Warning comes into effect.

Galway is under a Status Orange weather warning for Storm Jocelyn from 5pm on Tuesday.

Though the majority of homes have had their electricity restored after power outages caused by Storm Isha, water supply problems persist in multiple areas.

Uisce Eireann has reported multiple areas in Connemara where people are without water due to power outages or other issues.

The Status Orange Wind Warning for Galway and Mayo will bring very strong southwest to west winds with severe and damaging gusts until the end of today.

This creates risks from strong coastal waves, fallen trees, and extremely dangerous travelling conditions.

The severe winds also pose a risk to structures which were already damaged by Storm Isha such as telephone and power lines and poles.

When this Orange warning expires at midnight tonight, a yellow weather warning for heavy winds in Clare, Kerry, Galway, and Mayo will remain in effect until 2am Wednesday.

Multiple areas, mainly concentrated in the Connemara area, are also experiencing water outages or supply disruptions due to the ongoing power outages.

People living in and around Corn na Mona, Duros, and Leenaun are experiencing water disruptions due to power outages.

Moycullen and surrounding areas may experience water outages due to a pump station interruption, with repairs expected to be completed by Wednesday afternoon.

Repairs to a burst water main in Clifden are also now expected to be completed by 2pm on Wednesday, January 24.

An alternative water supply will be available at Clifden Water Treatment Works, Clifden Mart Carpark, Station House Hotel Carpark, The Court House, The Hospital and Saint Annes Nursing Home.

Galway County Council has also closed all public libraries this afternoon due to the weather.

Galway City Council has taken steps such as closing roads and car parks in coastal areas, and making sandbags available for at-risk properties.

Work towards ending five month old Boil Water Notice commencing

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Galway Daily news Water network improvements for Inverin as old mains being replaced

Work on replacing water mains responsible for a Boil Water Notice in place for the past five and half months in Tuam is due to commence shortly.

Some traffic disruption on the N83 is expected as a result of the works, which are expected to be finished in April.

Irish Water is replacing 861m of cast iron water mains with new pipework in the Tuam area, with work to take place along Milltown Road.

These old pipes have led to a Boil Water Notice for 46 properties in the Kilcloghans area of Tuam which has been in place since early August 2023.

Uisce Éireann’s Enda Mac Namara explained that as sections of the existing cast iron network are replaced, Uisce Éireann and Galway County Council will be in a position to consult with the HSE with a view to lifting the notice.

“Crews will commence works in the coming days to replace approximately 861m of old cast iron water mains along Milltown Road, which is a critical step in safeguarding the water supply to homes and businesses in Tuam ensuring a safer, more sustainable water supply.”

“We acknowledge the inconvenience that customers on this supply are experiencing in Kilcloghans and would like to reassure them that we are working as quickly and as efficiently as possible to complete this vital programme of works.”

The works will take place along the R942 Milltown Road and N83, with traffic diversions needed on the N83.

Farrans Construction, in partnership with Galway County Council, is delivering the project on behalf of Uisce Éireann with completion expected in April.

In the meantime, all customers of this supply are advised to boil water before use until further notice.

Water must be boiled for drinking, drinks made with water, preparation of food not cooked prior to eating, infant formula, brushing teeth, or making ice.

However, the water supply is still suitable for hygiene purposes, such as showering and hand-washing.

Extreme overcrowding at University Hospital Galway today

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Galway Daily news 67 people on trolleys at UHG

University Hospital Galway is extremely overcrowded today, with 73 patients on trolleys and long waiting times at the ED.

The hospital has warned that people who attend the ED for routine and non-urgent treatment will experience very long waiting times.

This week has seen very high attendances at the Emergency Department, yesterday 235 patients attended the ED and over 100 patients have presented to the ED so far today.

Many of these patients are acutely unwell and have complex needs requiring admission and this is putting pressure on bed availability.

This morning there were 56 patients on trolleys on the emergency department, and another 17 people are without a bed in the wards.

This has led to significant delays for a bed to become available for people attending the emergency department.

Chris Kane, Hospital Manager in GUH said, “The hospital is under significant pressure at the moment with all available beds in use.”

“We apologise to any patient who is waiting a long time to be treated and we are doing everything we can to optimise the flow of patients through the hospital.”

In addition to these pressures the hospital is treating over 30 patients with respiratory illnesses including flu, COVID-19 and RSV, with one ward managing an outbreak of COVID-19.

Visiting is limited in wards affected by outbreaks and visitors to all other areas of the hospital should be mindful of public health advice.

All visitors to the hospital will be required to use hand gel regularly, face masks are available for use throughout the hospital.

Chris Kane said, “We continue to request that people only attend the Emergency Department at the hospital if it is an emergency situation.”

“We ask that people attend their GP or out of hours service in the first instance if at all possible,” he added.

“The Roscommon Injury Unit is also open from 8am to 8pm to treat a range of injuries in both adults and children over five years of age.”

The hospital acknowledged that long waiting times are difficult for patients and their families, and apologised for the distress this may cause.

Storm Jocelyn: Galway City Council issues update

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galway daily news weather waning galway for storm jocelyn

Galway City Council has issued an update on road and car park closures and other measures being taken ahead of Storm Jocelyn.

A Status Orange weather warning will be in effect for Galway from 5pm today, updated from the Status Yellow alert currently in place.

Salthill Promenade has been closed from the roundabout at Seapoint up as far as Galway Business School until further notice.

In addition, the Toft, Salthill, and Silverstrand car parks have been closed, and Ballyloughane Beach Road is restricted to local access.

Sandbags will be available for property owners at risk of flooding from 1:30pm at:

• Tourist Kiosk Salthill

• Claddagh Hall

• Fire Station Fr Burke Road

• Spanish Arch

• Docks beside the Pedestrian Crossing (St Nicholas Street)

The Civic Amenity Centre at Liosban is closed due to the weather.

The city council is requesting all members of the public to stay away from coastal areas for the duration of the Met Éireann warnings.

Road users should also be aware of hazardous driving conditions such as fallen trees, power lines, and debris.

Over 1,000 Galway homes without electricity as Storm Jocelyn approaches

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galway daily news Over 1,000 Galway homes without electricity as Storm Jocelyn approaches

More than 1,000 homes in Galway are still without electricity this afternoon as Storm Jocelyn approaches on Tuesday.

The ESB is still working hard to repair power outages affecting 1,226 properties across the county in the aftermath of Storm Isha over the weekend.

The continuing bad weather has hampered that work and it is likely to be further affected by the incoming storm.

The worst affected areas are clustered around Glenamaddy, where 410 homes are without electricity, another 264 around Headford, 183 in Cong, and 170 in the Tuam area.

Galway is already under a yellow wind warning today, with another Status Orange weather warning from Met Eireann coming into effect at 5pm today.

Strong southwest-to-west winds with severe and damaging gusts are forecast during Storm Jocelyn, just two days after Storm Isha left thousands without power in Galway.

The orange warning in Galway will remain in place throughout this evening until midnight.

Met Éireann has warned of large coastal waves with wave overtopping, very difficult travelling conditions, fallen trees, damage to power lines and damage to already weakened structures.

University of Galway SU launches Wasted Week 2024

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galway daily news wasted week launch at university of galway
Dean Kenny and Molly Hickey (University of Galway Students’ Union)

University of Galway Students’ Union has launched its upcoming ‘Wasted Week’ which will run 29 January to 2 February.

The week will look at environmental issues such as food waste, recycling, litter and fast fashion.

The Union is collaborating with a number of groups from the University of Galway to highlight these issues throughout the week. 

There will be an upcycling clothes workshop with Bród Society where students can learn how to give their clothes a new lease of life.

A waste free pot luck will see students bringing in their leftovers to cook a zero food waste feast. On Friday, students will be doing a beach clean up to make Galway a cleaner, greener place. 

Students’ Union President Dean Kenny said that they are delighted to be hosting their second Wasted Week to encourage our students to become more sustainable and environmentally conscious.

“Many of our students are turning away from fast fashion so it’s great to be able to show then new ways to upcycle old clothing,” he said.

Students’ Union Environmental and Sustainability Officer Molly Hickey added: “It’s fantastic to have the support of our student societies for Wasted week. University of Galway students are very climate conscious and want to play their part in making Galway and the world a better place for us all.”

Storm Jocelyn: Yellow warning now in place with Orange warning to begin at 5pm

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galway daily news weather waning galway for storm jocelyn

A status yellow warning is now in effect in Galway, Mayo, Clare and Kerry as Storm Jocelyn arrives in Ireland later today.

Met Éireann’s orange warning will begin at 5pm in Galway and Mayo, while a status orange wind warning has also been issued for Donegal for 6pm.

Strong southwest to west winds with severe and damaging gusts are forecast during Storm Jocelyn, just two days after Storm Isha left thousands without power in Galway.

The orange warning in Galway will remain in place throughout this evening until midnight.

Met Éireann has warned of large coastal waves with wave overtopping, very difficult travelling conditions, fallen trees, damage to power lines and damage to already weakened structures.

The unsettled weather is set to last for the rest of this week.

 

FORUM Connemara announces free training for environmental management skills

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galway daily news dulra project connemara

FORUM Connemara CLG has announced a unique opportunity for locals in the area to receive free training in various environmental management skills.

These skills, such as fencing, chainsaw use, and pesticide and herbicide use, are key skills for those, specialising in the control of invasive species and environmental restoration.

The Dúlra Project, focuses on environmental management initiatives and community engagement, creating a positive impact on the local ecosystem.

The Dúlra project is run by FORUM Connemara and funded by the National Parks and Wildlife (NPWS) with support from the Wild Atlantic Nature LIFE IP, an EU-funded LIFE Integrated Project.

FORUM thanked Údarás na Gaeltachta who are also provided funding to enable the funding to be offered to more people across Connemara.

The training is scheduled for February and is provided free of charge to successful applicants. Sessions will take place in Rossaveel, Inverin, Recess, Moyard, and Maam.

Prospective training candidates are invited to submit their interest on a form (available in both English and Irish) that can be downloaded from forumconnemara.ie/dulra. The form can also be filled out online on the website.

Completed forms can be sent to:
Roisin Gannon, Dúlra Project, FORUM Connemara, Ellis Hall, Letterfrack, H91 CD45. Alternatively, applications can be emailed to r.gannon@forumconnemara.ie.

The Closing Date for Applications to participate in the training program is 31st January at 12pm.

Due to a limited number of available training places, not all applicants may be selected to participate in the program. All applicants will be contacted if they were successful in their submission.

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