Aoife Raftery to fly the flag for Ireland in Andalucía this weekend

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November 16, 2023

galway daily news aoife raftery ahead of kent challenge — Craughwell’s Aoife Raftery has been announced as the Women in Motorsport Ambassador for the Corrib Oil Galway International Rally. Photo: Sean Moriarty

Galway rally driver Aoife Raftery will fly the flag for Irish motorsport once again this weekend at a rally in the province of Córdoba in southern Spain.

The Craughwell native is keen to expand her international experience and will do so at Rally Ciudad de Pozoblanco in northern Andalucía on Saturday.

The first and only female driver to be selected for the Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy will drive the same Peugeot 208 Rally 4 that she used on five rounds of the FIA Junior European Rally Championship this year.

The car is prepared by Irish rally team PCRS Rallysport which is headquartered at Aragón racing circuit near Alcañiz in Spain and an opportunity arose to enter Raftery in the 93-kilometre gravel rally.

“One of the first international opportunities I got with the Academy was to complete the recce for the Spanish round of the World Rally Championship in October last year,” Aoife said.

“I really like the country; they are motorsports mad out there and with the car based in Spain it is a great opportunity to get seat time during the Irish off-season in an international setting.”

The eight-stage rally in Pozoblanco, Córdoba gets underway at 8am on Saturday morning.

Raftery is the only Irish competitor on the entry list that includes drivers from Andora, Finland and a host of Spanish drivers like Spanish Super Championship leader and champion elect José Antonio Suárez.

Green light for new café at vacant shopping centre unit

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November 15, 2023

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Galway Daily news Green light for new café at vacant shopping centre unit

Galway City Council has given the green light for the opening of a new café in a vacant retail unit at Westside Shopping Centre.

Westside Shopping Centre Ltd has received planning permission for the change of use and associated renovation of Unit 5 out front.

The application states that the unit in question, which was most recently a laundry and dry cleaners, has experience “prolonged periods of vacancy” in recent years.

It also claims that there is “limited market demand for retail units at this location” and that having a café would bring “much needed life and animation” to the Seamus Quirke Road.

The intended occupant of the unit is Insomnia café and coffee shop chain, which first opened in Galway back in 1997.

Planning permission for the development was granted by the city council with four conditions attached.

The ground floor must only be used as a café, and not as a takeaway for the consumption of hot food off site.

However, this does not preclude outside dining in any external seating area which may be approved by the council.

The developer must also ensure that the premises is properly insulated for sound, and that any plant services are not so loud as to cause annoyance for neighbouring premises.

One third of commuters in the West would use public transport if it was more affordable

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November 15, 2023

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galway daily news Poll shows one third of commuters in the West would use public transport if it was more affordable

One in three people living in the west of Ireland would make greater use of public transport if it was more affordable polls have shown.

The Coach Tourism Transport Council of Ireland (CTTC) has this week released results of research commissioned by them through polling company Ireland Thinks.

Among these results, 32% of respondents in the Connacht-Ulster region said that they would make greater use of public transport if fare were lower.

That is compared with 59% of respondents in the Dublin region, 43% in Munster, and 37% of those living in Leinster.

This poll shows that more people would use public transport if the 20% fare reduction scheme applied to all mass passenger operators and their customers.

43% in the poll said they would be more inclined to use public transport if there was a 20% reduction in fares. That response was even stronger among young people, with 60% of those aged 18 – 34 answering positively.

The 20% reduction in fares currently only applies to Public Service Obligation (PSO) services including Dublin Bus, Luas, DART and Irish Rail.

A significant demographic comprising over 71% of the population, primarily residing outside the greater Dublin area, currently finds itself excluded from this scheme which was brought in by government as a cost-of-living measure in Budget 2023.

Chairperson of CTTC, Willie Martin said “Our research demonstrates a strong alignment between fare reductions, consumer usage of buses and environmental sustainability, presenting a viable avenue for government to expedite progress toward their net-zero goals.”

“A particularly encouraging aspect of the survey is the indication that young people, when introduced to affordable public transport options early on, are more likely to embrace and sustain this mode of commuting in the future.”

“This generational shift holds promise for fostering a culture of sustainable transportation practices across Ireland.”

“The many advantages of encouraging more and more people away from private vehicles are there to be seen and the commercial bus sector stands willing and able to play a part in ensuring we reach our sustainability targets in the future.”

He added that private bus operators now need support from the government to make that vision a reality.

“The results for the Connacht region bear this out, with one-third indicating that they would use more public transport if it was an affordable option, compared to 59% in the Dublin region where public transport options are more frequent, readily available and integrated.”

Public consultation events on draft Galway County Climate Action Plan

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November 15, 2023

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Public consultation events on draft Galway County Climate Action Plan — Cllr Liam Carroll – Cathaoirleach Galway County Council with (l-r) Rebecca Mooney – Climate Action Officer, Galway County Council, Liam Conneally – Chief Executive Galway County Council, Tina Ryan – Climate Action Co-ordinator, Galway County Council and Denise Feeney – Community Climate Action Officer, Galway County Council at the launch of the Galway County Council Draft Climate Action Plan.

A series of public events will take place over the next two weeks to receive public feedback on the county council’s draft Climate Action Plan.

The council has now published its Draft Climate Action Plan 2024-2029, and is seeking

The Draft Plan sets out how Galway County Council will promote a range of mitigation, adaptation, and other climate action measures, to help deliver on the national climate obligations.

Public feedback is now being sought on the draft plan, with members of the public invited to meet the Climate Action Team to discuss the plan and the upcoming Climate Action Fund at the following locations:

Clifden Library – Thursday, November 16: 16:30 – 18:00
Tuam Library – Saturday, November 18: 14:00 – 15:30
Loughrea Library – Wednesday, November 22: 17:30 – 19:00
Claregalway Hotel – Tuesday, November 28: 18:00 – 18:30

Public submissions can be made online via https://consult.galway.ie/ or in writing and submitted by post.

Written submissions can be sent to Climate Action Unit, Áras an Chontae, Prospect Hill, Galway, H91 H6KX, and must be marked ‘Galway County Council Draft Local Authority Climate Action Plan’.

The deadline for submissions on the Draft LA Climate Action Plan is Monday, December 11 at 4pm.

Submissions on the accompanying Environmental Reports can be made up to Friday, December 22 at 4pm.

Trócaire thanks people of Galway who helped 964 families last Christmas

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November 15, 2023

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TROCAIRE81 — Sisters Kate (5 ) and Alice ( 7) Pierse and Ella McGrath (6) from Galway City who helped Trocaire volunteers (left to right) Blessing Usher Nyoni, Janisa Momodu and Joyce Mathias launch the Irish NGOÕs life-changing Christmas Gifts of Change. Photo: Andrew Downes

Last year the people of Galway helped 964 families living in some of the world’s most fragile countries last year thanks to their support for Trócaire’s Christmas Gifts.

The generous people across Galway spent over €28,000 on Trócaire’s Christmas gift range last year, allowing the Irish NGO to provide families in the developing world with clean water, essential tools, livestock and help with education.

Trócaire, who celebrate 50 years of giving on their milestone anniversary this year, have once again launched their life-changing Christmas Gifts of Change range, and are asking people to give a gift that really matters with Trócaire’s selection of sustainable and ethical gifts.

Trócaire CEO Caoimhe de Barra said, “Over one million life-changing gifts over 50 years of giving have been purchased by the Irish public since the annual Christmas gifts appeal was launched in 2000, supporting some of the world’s most vulnerable families.”

“Trócaire’s gifts include favourites like beehives for drought-stricken farmers in the Horn of Africa to school kits and lunches for children across the world.”

“Each gift matters and we are grateful for the continued support from the people of Galway,” Caoimhe de Barra added.

With 22 to choose from, ranging from €5 to €1,400, each Trócaire gift will support critical work across the developing world. The gifts can be purchased online at www.trocaire.org/gifts, or by calling 1800 408 408.

This Christmas, Trócaire has a range of new gifts that help families worldwide. This includes the Gift of Family Essentials (€35) that will bring vital comfort to children and families caught up in conflict in countries like Gaza, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Ukraine.

Your Gift of Family Essentials will provide families with survival kits, emergency dignity kits and food baskets. It will make all the difference to a family who have lost everything this Christmas.

The Mental Health Lifeline Gift (€50) also provides the people of Gaza access to vital mental health care.

If you’re looking for something that will help the planet this Christmas, Trócaire has a range of climate gifts. The Gift of Seeds and Tools (€15) provides families with everything they need to plant, tend and grow healthy, nutritious, fresh fruit and vegetables.

A new Protection from Climate Change Gift (€100) will help struggling families respond to the effects of extreme weather by providing drought-resistant seeds, equipment to store limited rainfall, and trees that help to reduce flooding and enrich the soil.

This is the ideal gift to help restore hope and justice for families and communities who have been devastated by climate change.

This Christmas, you can also support women and girls worldwide. Our gifts for women include the Gift of Menstrual Dignity (€10) to provide girls with supplies for a safe and hygienic period, and a Women’s Empowerment Gift (€100) which helps set up women-led savings and loans groups to support local women to set up their own businesses.

In 2022/2023, Trócaire improved the lives of 1.58 million people in 23 of the most fragile countries in the world, thanks to the generous support of the Irish public.

This included supporting over 1.1 million people in humanitarian crises, 88,646 people to fight for access to justice in Central America, Palestine and Zimbabwe and 232,139 women and girls through empowerment programmes in fifteen countries.

Last year, Trócaire’s climate and environmental justice work supported 278,082 people in nine countries: Malawi, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Sierra, Leone, DRC, Somalia, South Kordofan (Sudan) and South Sudan.

Trócaire Gifts 2023

Soap €5
Chicks €8
Menstrual Dignity €10
Seeds and Tools €15
Solar Lamp €15
Emergency Water €20
School Lunches €20
School Kit €30
Family Essentials €35
Mental Health Lifeline €50
Goats €50
Help for Grandparents €50
New Mother’s Care Kit €55
Honey Bees €65
Protection from Climate Change €100
Water Systems €100
Women’s Empowerment €100
A Just World €100
A Safe Home €150
Ox Plough and Farming Tools €200
Fix a Well €1,000
Solar Panel Water Pump €1,400

ESB still working to restore power to 1,000 Galway homes and businesses

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November 15, 2023

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Galway Daily news Storm Isha: Over 6,000 properties without power in Galway this morning

The ESB are still carrying out repairs to power outages affecting just over 1,000 homes and businesses in Galway.

There remain multiple power outages across South Galway days after Storm Debi brough extremely damaging winds to the west coast of Ireland.

The majority of these power outages are located along the southwest coast of Galway between Oranmore and Kinvara.

However there are also just over 300 homes and businesses which remain without electricity further inland in the Athenry area.

Galway suffered some of the worst damage in the country from Storm Debi on Monday, with multiple coastal areas hit by severe flooding.

Humanitarian relief was made available to Galway householders in the aftermath of the storm.

It was also announced on Tuesday that emergency business flooding schemes were being extended to Galway businesses, sports clubs, and community organisations which suffered damage from the storm.

One person taken to hospital after three vehicle crash in Oranmore

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November 15, 2023

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Galway daily news two injured in Galway car crash

One person was taken to hospital following a three vehicle traffic collision in Oranmore this morning.

Gardai and emergency services remain at the scene of the of the crash at the Oranbeg roundabout.

The three vehicles collision occurred at approximately 8:30am on Wednesday morning.

Gardaí have said that one person was injured and taken to hospital as a precaution.

The road remains open at the scene of the crash.

Because the night belongs to us…Nostalgia of the 90s lives on in Jezahel

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November 15, 2023

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Galway Daily theatre Jezahel ignites the spirit of the night

After captivating audiences with its debut performance at The Blue Note in Galway’s Westend on Culture Night 2023, Jezahel will make its way to Galway’s Town Hall Theatre in December, promising a night of humour, nostalgia, and an intoxicating blend of class As craic!

This production, written by Malachy Duggan and directed by Emily Ahern is not your average theatrical experience; it is a wild ride through the past, mixing laughter, memories, and the energy of a bygone era.

Can a group of aging ravers defy the odds and stay up past their bedtime one more night to save the day?

With a B-movie concept 30 years in the making, it is a play that would have the legendary Roger Corman spinning in his grave – that is, if he were already six feet under.

This feature-length play delves deep into 90s nostalgia and masterfully fits a square peg into the circle of life, exploring the journey of a group of kids from the 90s who have grown old, left without a roadmap for their lives.

And the youth of today? They find themselves in a similar predicament, with all the nightclubs gone. Jezahel is a celebration of culture that comes alive after the sun sets, an experience that bridges the generational gap and ignites the spirit of the night.

Jezahel prompts the audience to reflect on the importance of preserving spaces for cultural expression, social interaction, and the party. The play highlights the need for fostering vibrant and diverse nightlife options in Ireland.

“Jezahel is a theatrical spectacle that transcends generations, a must-see for anyone looking to rekindle their youth, share a laugh, or simply experience the electric energy of the 90s once more,” smiled Malachy.

Tickets for Jezahel are priced at €16 and are available www.tht.ie or www.jezahel.com. The performance is happening on Thursday 7th December at 8pm.

GUH Frailty at the Front Door Service helps 2,200 older people to avoid lengthy hospital stays

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November 15, 2023

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Therapy Assistant Patricia Duffy with Patient Kathleen O Sullivan in her home in Galway — Patient Kathleen O Sullivan in her home in Galway with GUH Frailty Team’s Therapy Assistant, Patricia Duffy.

Galway University Hospitals’ Frailty at the Front Door Service has helped more than 2,200 older people avoid lengthy hospitals stays since its inception.

Launched in 2021 the FFD service provides older patients with targeted interventions and assessments to help them avoid hospital stays.

Patients aged 75 and over who present at the emergency department are helped by a team of Physiotherapists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Occupational Therapists and Geriatricians.

Most of these patients who present with frailty will be arriving after a fall or because of changes in a patient’s ability to complete everyday tasks.

The service uses a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to help frail patients to avoid a hospital stay by intervening at the earliest point in the patient’s journey, that is, at the front door in the Emergency Department.

Many older patients express a preference to recover from a health set back in their own home and a large part of the FDD service involves supporting the patient with a safety net of clinical services when they are discharged from the Emergency Department.

This has become increasingly important for keeping the emergency department moving, as the number of patients over the age of 75 presenting has increased by 25% since 2019.

Kathleen O Sullivan from Galway was referred to the Frailty team recently after she became unwell, her son Ultan describes the service as a hugely positive experience.

“The FDD team showed unbelievable compassion, respect, patience and understanding to my Mum and her needs.”

“Prior to Mum arriving home from hospital, the Frailty therapists came to her home to assess the space and to see what equipment would be required to allow her recover from her set back.”

Ultan has praised the Frailty team for their efficiency and professionalism but more importantly for fully consulting with him as Kathleen’s main carer.

“During my Mum’s recovery, the team made several visits to her home to monitor her progress, to give support and advice. In addition, they reached out to other local community services such as PHN, Home Help and Physio Services.”

“As a direct result of the Frailty Team’s interventions, together with the other great local health services, Mum has made a full recovery and regained her independence to continue to live with dignity in her own home.”

Some of the key aspects of the FDD service are continuity of care and follow up, this year the Frailty team has supported discharge directly to home in over 60% of frailty cases presenting to the Emergency Department.

This involves working with colleagues in Galway’s Integrated Care Programme for Older Persons to ensure that patients can safely recover at home with access to the appropriate clinical specialists should they need it.

Orla Sheil is Senior Occupational Therapist in the FDD service, she describes some of the work carried out by the team.

“Early assessment means we find out what’s important to our patients and what their needs are and early intervention means we find ways to support their safe recovery at home.”

“This approach has really significant outcomes both in terms of patient flow in the hospital setting leading to shorter length of stay and also enhances mobility, recovery and independence for our frailty patients.”

Emergency Business Flooding Schemes relief extended to Galway

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November 15, 2023

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Storm Debi Flooding — Kinvara flooding from Storm Debi. Photo: Ciarán Cannon TD via Facebook

The Emergency Business Flooding Schemes have been extended to businesses, clubs, and groups in Galway which have been affected by Storm Debi.

Storm Debi caused flooding in multiple parts of Galway on Monday morning, with areas such as Clarinbridge, Kinvara, and Salthill particularly badly hit.

The Emergency Business Flooding Schemes are meant to cover small businesses, sports clubs, community, and voluntary organisations which are unable to secure flood insurance.

The decision to extend the schemes to County Galway was announced by Minister Simon Coveney following a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.

“I am extending the emergency Business Flooding Schemes to the businesses affected by Storm Debi in County Galway,” Minister Coveney said.

“An Enhanced Emergency Business Flooding Scheme was launched in October to businesses affected by recent flooding in Counties Cork, Waterford, Limerick, Kilkenny, Wexford and Louth.

This enhanced scheme was in addition to the existing Emergency Business Flooding Scheme, the Minister added.

“These schemes were established to provide urgent assistance to businesses that were unable, through no fault of their own, to get insurance to help with the costs of repairing the damage caused by flooding.”

“As with similar weather events in the past, the Irish Red Cross will administer and make payments under the schemes on my department’s behalf.”

Galway East TD Ciarán Cannon had petitioned the government for the extension of the schemes to Galway in the aftermath of Storm Debi

The schemes provide funding to restore flood damage including the replacement of flooring, fixtures and fittings and damaged stock where relevant.

The standard scheme provides up to €20,000 in funding, with an assessment by the Red Cross require for amounts over €5,000.

The Enhanced scheme can provide a quick payment of up to €10,000, with an assessment post-payment, and the possibility of a further payment, with the total amount capped at €100,000.

Applications forms for support are available on the Irish Red Cross Society website redcross.ie, and the closing date for applications is December 15.

Local groups honoured at Pride of Place community awards

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November 14, 2023

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galway daily news creggs community group wins all-ireland award for development — Jill Armstrong, Deputy Lieutenant of County Armagh, John Hogan, Chair, IPB Insurance and Tom Dowling, Chairperson of Pride of Place present Creggs Rural Development Company, Co Galway with the prize for winning the Climate Action & Biodiversity category at the Pride of Place Awards.

Galway based community groups were honoured at the prestigious Pride of Place community awards at a gala ceremony in Armagh city.

Three city-based groups received a nomination in the all-island awards, with two county groups also in the running.

On the night, Creggs Rural Development Company took first place in the Climate Action and Biodiversity category.

Galway Youth Climate Assembly took runner-up place in the Community Led Initiative category.

Galway Mayor Eddie Hoare and members of Galway Youth Climate Assembly accept their awards after coming runners up in the Community Led Initiative category at the Pride of Place Awards in Armagh

Gort River Walk Group, Galway Community College and Rockfield Residents Association all received nominations but ultimately missed out on awards.

Judges praised the local community in Creggs, saying that the small village has a vision and ambition on a grand scale.

“The values of respect and inclusivity were apparent throughout the judges’ visit and the judges felt that in many ways this is an ideal demonstration project for the very best of community engagement in tackling fundamental challenges including climate change and building a sustainable future for very small rural settlements,” they said.

The awards, hosted by UTV’s Pamela Ballentine, took place in front of 400 community volunteers from across the island of Ireland. The awards were delivered in partnership with Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council.

Sponsored by IPB Insurance, the Pride of Place competition began 21 years ago though a Co-operation Ireland programme to acknowledge the invaluable work undertaken by volunteers and those involved in local community development.

It has grown into the largest competition recognising community development achievements on the island of Ireland.

President Michael D. Higgins, who is Joint Patron of Co-operation Ireland, said the awards play an important role.

“The Pride of Place awards are a most important initiative, reminding us that creating societies that are ethical and inclusive is a task for all of our citizens, of all ages and circumstances.”

Three Galway restaurants shortlisted for Just Eat Awards

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November 14, 2023

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Galway Daily life & style Five Galway food gems sweep prizes at Irish Takeaway Awards

Three Galway restaurants have been shortlisted at the 10th annual Just Eat Awards, announced by TV presenter Muireann O’Connell yesterday.

The annual awards celebrate Just Eat partners across the country, recognising the passion, dedication and excellence that goes into every dish delivered to our doors.

This year, 65 nominees have been shortlisted across 12 award categories, including Best Pizza, Best Mexican, Best Burger and Best Chipper.

The Galway restaurants shortlisted are Handsome Burger in the Best of Ulster & Connacht & Best Burger categories, Birdhouse in the Best of Ulster & Connacht category, and Banditos for the Best Mexican category.

Voting for the Awards opened this week and Galway food lovers can vote for their favourite local takeaway until 13 December.

To celebrate the launch, anyone who casts a vote will be in with a chance to win free takeaway for a year!

The Just Eat Awards winners will be announced at a gala ceremony hosted by Muireann O’Connell in March 2024.

Poor Clares in Galway launch new edition of best-selling book

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November 14, 2023

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galway daily news poor clares launching new edition of book — Galway Poor Clares Sisters celebrate the launch of the updated 10th anniversary edition of their number 1 best-selling book Calm the Soul.

The Poor Clares in Galway have published an updated 10th anniversary edition of their number 1 best-selling book Calm the Soul.

The new material in the book includes reflections and prayers for those coping with anxiety as well as prayers for young people and for those challenged by aging, family conflict, bullying, internet use and fear of missing out.

A new section on accompanying the sick and dying is also among the topics treated in the book.

Drawing on their experience of the issues people are approaching them to pray for, the sisters decided to use the opportunity of a 10th anniversary edition, presented to them by publisher Hachette Ireland, to include these new prayers and reflections that speak to the times that we are living through.

Mother Abbess, Sr. Colette.Mother Abbess, Sr. Colett said that in the ten years since the original edition was published, they have received many letters and feedback from people who have found the book very helpful.

“In view of all that has happened on a global level during that time we believe that there is definitely an appetite for this revised and updated edition and we believe that it will resonate with many people, both young and old, and help them navigate through difficult times.”

The book is published by Hachette Ireland in hardback and is available in bookstores.

Additional time sought for 345-bed student accommodation in Galway City

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November 14, 2023

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Additional time sought for 345-bed student accommodation in Galway City

Additional time is being sought for the construction of a 345-bed student accommodation development in Galway City.

An Extension of Duration planning application has been made by Queen Street Investments for two student accommodation blocks which were given the green light in 2018.

An Bord Pleanála granted planning permission in 2018 for the seven and eight storey buildings fronting onto Queen Street as part of the Bonham Quay redevelopment.

The application for additional time said that it has not been possible to act on the planning permission until this year, due to a civil legal case which has now been resolved.

The developers are seeking a three year extension the planning permission, which is currently due to expire in December of this year.

Work began on site at the end of July, and so far all enabling works have been completed, and the existing buildings demolished.

Pilings are currently being driven in for the foundations, and this is expected to be completed before the planning permission expires.

Work will also have begun on the establishment of ground beams by this point according to the EOD application.

A decision on this planning application is due from Galway City Council by December 14 of this year.

Connacht Travelling Squad named for South Africa games

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November 14, 2023

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Connacht Rugby have confirmed the lineup of the 29 man squad which has travelled to South Africa for their next two URC fixtures.

The squad took off for Durban on Monday evening, where they will be based for most of the next two weeks.

The first of these two away games in the BKT United Rugby Championship will be against the Hollywoodbets Sharks this Saturday, with kick-off at 3pm Irish time.

Following on from that Connacht will travel to Pretoria ahead of their clash with the Vodacom Bulls taking place on Saturday, November 25.

Both of these games will be broadcast live on RTÉ for the fans.

A number of players were unavailable for selection including Bundee Aki, Jack Aungier, Shayne Bolton, Santiago Cordero, Mack Hansen, Shane Jennings, Oisin McCormack and Gavin Thornbury.

Connacht Travelling Squad

Forwards (17)

Finlay Bealham
Denis Buckley
Peter Dooley
Oisín Dowling
Dave Heffernan
Shamus Hurley-Langton
Sam Illo
Sean Jansen
Joe Joyce
Tadgh McElroy
Darragh Murray
Niall Murray
Conor Oliver
Sean O’Brien
Dominic Robertson-McCoy
Cian Prendergast
Dylan Tierney-Martin

Backs (12)

Caolin Blade
Jack Carty
Tom Farrell
Cathal Forde
JJ Hanrahan
David Hawkshaw
Diarmuid Kilgallen
Tiernan O’Halloran
John Porch
Byron Ralston
Colm Reilly
Andrew Smith

Four day roadworks commencing today disrupting Tuam traffic

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November 14, 2023

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Galway Daily news Roadworks to disrupt traffic near Portumna on Tuesday

Four days of roadworks which commenced this morning in Tuam will disrupt traffic in the town this week.

Galway County Council is carrying out resurfacing overlay works on the R332 Sean Purcell Road in Tuam.

The works will take place for six hours each day from Tuesday, November 14 through to Friday, November 17.

In order to facilitate these works, traffic will be reduced to a single lane via a Stop & Go system from 9am to 3pm each day.

As a consequence motorists using this road in town are advised to expect delays, and allow additional time for journeys.

New Galway Chamber President Eveanna Ryan commences her tenure

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November 14, 2023

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The Galway Chamber has welcomed new President Eveanna Ryan, and she officially took up her duties last week as she aims to build upon the organisation’s work.

Ms. Ryan takes over from outgoing Galway Chamber President Dermot Nolan, and she spoke about her hopes for the coming 12 months as she steps into her leadership role.

“It is a tremendous honour and privilege that alongside my roles as Group Marketing and Innovation Manager with the Connacht Hospitality Group, I assume the role of President of the Galway Chamber.”

“I am committed to serving our dynamic business community and the wonderful city of Galway,” Ms. Ryan said.

Housing and transport are both urgent topics which she said she hopes to work on, while putting them in front of key decision makers.

One of her main goals is to make the Galway business community’s life easier, prosperous, and more enjoyable, and she is committed to doing everything she can to make that a reality.

Eveanna said that she will be working with Galway Chamber’s Executive Team under CEO Kenny Deery on creating a digital marketing campaign to promote the work of the chamber, and its members.

“In an ever-evolving business landscape, it’s crucial that we encourage innovation and the ability to adapt to change.”

“We will support initiatives that drive technological advancements and sustainability, ensuring our members remain at the forefront of their industries,” she added.

Ms. Ryan intends to use her year as Galway Chamber President to consistently back local business through a variety of supports.

Plus, she aims to promote not only local growth of businesses, but also build on the international investment that the city has brought in during recent times.

“We will continue to give our members opportunities to network, creating opportunities for meaningful partnerships and collaborations that drive mutual growth while also providing educational resources, workshops, and training programs to equip our members with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in their respective industries.”

“Galway’s potential extends beyond our borders. We will explore opportunities to expand our international presence and connect with global markets, opening doors for our local businesses to reach new horizons.”

“To build on what’s been an exception couple of years in attracting global investment into our beautiful city,” Ms. Ryan said.

Galway Flying Club Shortlisted in this year’s Aviation Industry Awards

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November 14, 2023

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Galway Daily news Galway Flying Club Shortlisted in this year's Aviation Industry Awards

Galway Flying Club has been shortlisted for this year’s Aviation Industry Awards for the third time in their history.

The club has been shortlisted in the category of General & Sport Aviation for a record third consecutive time, having won the award in 2016 and again in 2019.

“GFC is thrilled to be recognised among the best national and international aviation organisations and to once again have an opportunity to represent Galway and the West at the awards.”

Galway Flying Club has a long and storied history. Founded in 1946, the club celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2021.

The Aviation Industry Awards were first launched in 2014 to recognise excellence in Ireland’s growing aviation sector.

The awards return this year after a hiatus, with dozens of companies shortlisted across 25 categories.

The winners will be announced at the gala awards on 30th November at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry

Power outages still affecting over 2,000 Galway premises this morning

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November 14, 2023

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

More than 2,000 homes and businesses in Galway remain without power this morning as the cleanup continues on the damage from Storm Debi.

The ESB is working to repair just over two dozen separate outages across Galway, the majority of which are located in the south of the county.

The worst affected areas hit by the current crop of power outages are Kilcogan, Athenry, and their surrounds.

It is currently estimated that the majority of faults and power outages will be repaired by midday today, though some may take longer.

The county council warned on Monday evening that people living in Glenamaddy and Abbeyknockmoy would experience water supply problems due to the power issues.

Both areas are not expected to see their full water supply restored until Tuesday afternoon as the network refills.

Justin Doran from Uisce Éireann stated, “The effects from Storm Debi have caused a number of power outages, impacting production at our water treatment plants across the county.”

“Expert crews are working to restore operations at the plants while ensuring reservoir levels are replenished. Uisce Éireann appeals to customers to conserve water where possible to alleviate pressure on the local supply.”

“We regret any inconvenience caused by this issue and sincerely thank the local community for their patience.”

Gardaí investigating after body found on Inis Oírr shorline

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Briain Kelly

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November 14, 2023

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Gardaí are investigating after the discovery of a body on Inis Oírr island on Monday afternoon.

The Coast Guard raised the alarm about presence of the remains on the coast of the Aran Island yesterday.

The body has since been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Galway.

An Garda Síochána said in a statement to Galway Daily that enquiries are ongoing.

“Gardaí were alerted to the discovery of human remains by the Coastguard along the coast of Inis Oírr, County Galway on Monday afternoon, 13th November 2023.”

“The remains were removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Galway.”

“Enquiries are ongoing.”

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