Let us stay the course, says President Higgins
Thu, Apr 02, 2020
In this crucial week, when we are being asked to take yet more stringent measures to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, may I to take the opportunity to congratulate you and thank you for your solidarity and vigilance.
Read more ...How to help children and teenagers
Thu, Apr 02, 2020
Children and teenagers will often take a lead from adults in terms of how they respond to events, so it is important that adults are not overly worried or anxious in their presence.
Read more ...Galway couple stranded in South African lockdown
Thu, Apr 02, 2020
A Galway couple have been left stranded in South Africa due to a government enforced lockdown of the country’s borders in an effort to contain the spread of Covid-19.
Read more ...‘I have come away from this experience with more positives than negatives,’ says former COVID-19 patient
Thu, Apr 02, 2020
We are living in a time when the constant reminders of the threat of the coronavirus seem to be all encompassing; empty streets; closed signs decorating the front doors of restaurants and bars; and of course, the dreaded push notification to our phones in the evening when we are told of the number of new cases and sadly, new deaths. However, we rarely hear about the recovered cases. The Galway Advertiser spoke to Galway woman, Lynn Porter, about her experience of successfully overcoming Covid-19.
Read more ...Higgins demands loan moratorium be extended to student loans
Thu, Apr 02, 2020
Banks must freeze payments and interest on all student loans for a three-month period, similar to the measures introduced by the retail banks for mortgages and business loans.
Read more ...Additional accommodation announced for asylum seekers in Galway
Thu, Apr 02, 2020
Additional accommodation has been announced for asylum seekers in Galway, Dublin, and Cork, to assist with social distancing in direct provision centres.
Read more ...Make an online donation for Organ Donor Week
Thu, Apr 02, 2020
Organ Donor Week, which was to run until Saturday, became another victim of the coronavirus lockdown, but Galwegisns wishing to donate can still do so online.
Read more ...Fuel allowance scheme extended for four weeks
Thu, Apr 02, 2020
The fuel allowance, which was due to end on April 10, has now been extended to May 8 in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Read more ...Children at greater risk of drowning during COVID 19 restrictions, warn Irish Water Safety
Thu, Apr 02, 2020
Despite the coronavirus lockdown confining people to within 2km of their home, children are still at greater risk of drowning during this period, according to Irish Water Safety.
Read more ...New Covid-19 measures could 'decimate childcare sector', warns Rabbitte
Thu, Apr 02, 2020
Many childcare providers will be excluded under the Department of Children and Youth Affairs' new scheme to protect workers in the sector, while creches risk getting very little funding, or no funding at all.
This is the view of Fianna Fáil spokesperson for children and youth affairs, and Galway East TD, Anne Rabbitte. She was speaking following the Department's publication of its FAQ this week, detailing how it will operate its Temporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Childcare Scheme, which is being run in addition to Revenue’s COVID-19 Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme.
Read more ...Defence Forces must receive available allowances during Covid-19 crisis, says Farrell
Thu, Apr 02, 2020
All members of the Defence Forces must receive the allowances they are entitled to, and receive due remuneration to "reward their vital efforts" during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Read more ...Students being denied refunds if leaving accommodation early due to Covid-19
Thu, Apr 02, 2020
Public and private student accommodation providers must adopt a "uniform approach" to refunding for students who have left student accommodation early due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read more ...On the day when this is over
Thu, Apr 02, 2020
On the day when this is over, we will start to love again the things that seemed unloveable. Like traffic. We will see the beauty in being able to have work and to be able to travel to it.
Read more ...New volunteer group set up to help vulnerable people in Knocknacarra and surrounds
Thu, Apr 02, 2020
A group of volunteers have come together in Knocknacarra to offer assistance to people vulnerable to Covid-19 in the Knocknacarra area and surrounds.
Knocknacarra Covid-19 Volunteers for the Vulnerable is offering assistance with shopping, pharmacy trips, dog walking, chatting on the phone or any other form of help needed by people who are currently cocooning or who need an extra hand during this time. A volunteer therapist is also available to help people who need to talk to someone.
Read more ...1,800 overnight stays from Choice Hotel Group to reward HSE frontline workers
Thu, Apr 02, 2020
In light of the superb work being carried out across the country by our healthcare workers,the Choice Hotel Group are donating 1,800 free overnight stays to HSE fronhtline workers to be used when the current crisis comes to an end.
Read more ...Colleran’s Butchers open for our customers and delivering to your doorstep
Thu, Apr 02, 2020
At Colleran’s Butchers, the team know their customers lead busy lives and that is why they have opened an online store where people can choose from over 100 premium meats and poultry products which are all available for delivery.
Read more ...Interesting Irish Good Luck Superstitions
Wed, Apr 01, 2020
Everyone will have heard of sayings which suggest people have the luck of the Irish, or something similar. And, Irish good luck and superstitions are commonly associated with people playing their favourite games at land-based venues or a casino online, as you will expect. When luck is on a person’s side, good things often happen. So, it’s understandable there are many Irish good luck superstitions around today.
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Read more ...Can Ireland Be the Answer to UK Job Seekers after Brexit?
Wed, Apr 01, 2020
Meta description: Ireland may become the answer for UK residents seeking a new job after Brexit – and here are the details!
Read more ...Cancer Care West turns Inis Aoibhinn residence over to University Hospital Galway
Wed, Apr 01, 2020
In response to an urgent request from Saolta, Cancer Care West have made available their 33-bedroom lodge Inis Aoibhinn, to UHG in support of their fight against the COVID 19 epidemic.
Read more ...'Brite' Mobility are now providing free electric bikes and scooters to Galway workers!
Tue, Mar 31, 2020
Galway health care workers who are at the front lines of protecting Galway city and county from the Covid 19 virus are subject to restricting themselves in how they travel, they cannot take taxis, busses or any other shared public transport due to the risk of sharing or catching the disease. The next four weeks in Galway are due to be the peak operational times for the crisis. Brite Mobility are now providing free electric bikes and scooters to these Galway workers. This will enable these workers get to their shifts quickly, on time, hassle-free.
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