'Robust financial package' needed to protect farmers during Covid-19 crisis, says O'Hara

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

A "robust financial package" to protect farmers during the Covid-19 emergency is essential, especially in order to mitigate the effects of the drop in demand for farmers' produce, particularly in the beef and sheep sectors.

We are lucky to have Varadkar as our Taoiseach at this time

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

Insider is concerned that some seem to take too much pleasure when viewing our Government, and public behaviour, in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak, and comparing it to the UK.

Rabbitte calls for 'No Detriment' policy to ease exam pressure on third level students

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

With the coronavirus lockdown preventing students from accessing the books and documents necessary for their studies, third level institutions across Ireland should immediately introduce a 'No Detriment' policy.

Galway Simon Community launch emergency appeal to fund vital services during Covid-19

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

Local homeless charity Galway Simon Community has launched an emergency appeal in a bid to fund their vital housing and homelessness prevention services during what they say is ‘a crisis within a crisis’.

The appeal was launched as part of a national campaign in response to the significant rise in running costs of the Simon Communities across the country in responding to the Covid-19 crisis. The emergency appeal compares the challenges of social isolation with the challenges that people experiencing homelessness face each day.

Galway Wind Park launches €70,000 Community COVID-19 fund

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

SSE Renewables and Greencoat Renewables, joint owners of Galway Wind Park, have today launched a €70,000 COVID-19 response fund to support local communities around the wind farm in Connemara.

The funding, which is being made immediately available, will support community groups that are currently mobilising a rapid response to support those most-in-need as a direct result of the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak.

Living with loss during the Covid-19 pandemic

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

Everybody loved Mary Burke (not her real name). She always had a kind word for people and was ready to help anyone in need. She babysat neighbours' children, attended every funeral in the village, baked cakes for sales of work, and was very involved with her local church and community.

Don’t insult the heroes by flouting the travel rules

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

There’s an old country song that has the line “when you’re leaving me, walk backwards, so I’ll think you’re coming home...” And it is kind of appropriate this week as we tell those people who we normally welcome to our city and county, to stay at home, to not be flocking west at a time when to put it bluntly, we are all doing our best to stay alive.

Galway Wind Park launches €70,000 Community COVID-19 fund

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

SSE Renewables and Greencoat Renewables, joint owners of Galway Wind Park, have today launched a €70,000 COVID-19 response fund to support local communities around the wind farm in Connemara.

The funding, which is being made immediately available, will support community groups that are currently mobilising a rapid response to support those most-in-need as a direct result of the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak.

Galway Wind Park launches €70,000 Community COVID-19 fund

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

SSE Renewables and Greencoat Renewables, joint owners of Galway Wind Park, have today launched a €70,000 COVID-19 response fund to support local communities around the wind farm in Connemara.

The funding, which is being made immediately available, will support community groups that are currently mobilising a rapid response to support those most-in-need as a direct result of the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak.

Galway Wind Park launches €70,000 Community COVID-19 fund

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

SSE Renewables and Greencoat Renewables, joint owners of Galway Wind Park, have today launched a €70,000 COVID-19 response fund to support local communities around the wind farm in Connemara.

Don’t insult the heroes by flaunting the travel rules

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

There’s an old country song that has the line “when you’re leaving me, walk backwards, so I’ll think you’re coming home...” And it is kind of appropriate this week as we tell those people who we normally welcome to our city and county, to stay at home, to not be flocking west at a time when to put it bluntly, we are all doing our best to stay alive.

Galway 2020 forced to lay off staff and part with creative director

Tue, Apr 07, 2020

Galway 2020 has been forced to lay off staff, and "bring to an end" to its contract with Artichoke and creative director Helen Marriage, due to the impact COVID-19 is having on arts events and programming.

Covid-19 sees Government create 'two-tier' welfare system, says Hanley

Mon, Apr 06, 2020

Those who have lost employment or income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and who receive welfare allowance support, get 50 per cent more than those on the usual payment, resulting in "a two tier social welfare system".

Number of ICU beds to double at UHG

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

The number of intensive care beds at University Hospital Galway is set to more than double as the west’s biggest hospital prepares for the anticipated upsurge in Covid-19 cases in the coming weeks.

‘Use the time positively, you have time on your hands'

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

For many Galwegians, swimming in Blackrock is a way of life, a highlight of the week. During the early stages of the coronavirus restrictions, it was a vital means of exercise, while also being good for mental health during a stressful period.

COPE Galway issues urgent appeal for help

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

COPE Galway has issued an urgent appeal to the people of Galway to help the local organisation support the most vulnerable people in our community during the Corona Virus emergency. The local charity operates frontline services for families and individuals in Galway who are homeless; women who experience domestic abuse (and their children) and older people who now, more than ever, may experience social isolation while they protect themselves at home.

It is vital to see a meaning in self-isolation, say Poor Clares

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

As always, in a time of crisis, people look to the Poor Clares to help with their prayers. In addition, in the current situation, it has struck people that this is a community of women who are living in a sort of self isolation – by choice. How do they cope with this and how are they coping now?

Farrell condemns AIB for charging fees on customers made unemployed by Covid-19

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

For a bank that was bailed out by the public to now charge fees on customers made unemployed by the coronavirus pandemic is nothing short of "a disgrace" and those customers must be refunded immediately.

Dáil must continue to meet in a time of crisis, says Connolly

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

For the Labour Party to describe the Dáil meeting as "non-essential" is "deeply troubling", when holding the Government to account is "vital" given the "extraordinary emergency legislation" passed in the last two weeks.

Rabbitte demands gambling advertising stop during COVID-19 lockdown

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

The National Lottery, and all other companies involved in the gambling industry, must cease advertising amid the COVID-19 crisis, a Galway East TD has demanded.

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