"Significant contraction" of Galway 2020 on the cards

Tue, Mar 24, 2020

The Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture programme which had already been ravaged by a series of unfortunate cancellations this year will undergo a process of "significant contraction," the board said this evening after it met earlier in the day.

The board held the meeting to discuss the evolving situation regarding Covid 19 and how they would move forward during these unprecedented times.

Public amenities can only remain open if people comply with social distancing

Mon, Mar 23, 2020

Public amenities, such as the Salthill Promenade, which have remained open despite the coronavirus restrictions, will only remain so if people comply with social distancing.

Canney slams those ignoring social distancing

Mon, Mar 23, 2020

Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has urged everyone to observe social distancing in the fight against the coronavirus.

City cannot afford to pay for Galway 2020, says Green councillor with emergency talks due today

Mon, Mar 23, 2020

It has emerged that a request was made to all councillors ten days ago to meet with the board of Galway 2020 individually.

New community helpline launched for people seeking assistance during the Covid-19 pandemic

Mon, Mar 23, 2020

Covid Community Response, a new national support helpline, has been launched today to bring communities together to help those in need during the Covid-19 pandemic. Anyone who needs assistance, from individuals who need help with groceries or prescriptions, to community organisations requiring support with their own activities, can contact the helpline by text (086 180 0256) or phone (021 237 7809).

Green light for road improvements in Myrehill

Fri, Mar 20, 2020

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has given the go ahead for road improvements to be made on a dangerous bend between Headford and Caherlistrane .

The Twelve launches drive-through takeaway and #feedtheheroes initiative

Fri, Mar 20, 2020

The team at The Twelve Hotel in Barna are making the very best of the hand they have been dealt right now. Since they closed the hotel's restaurants yesterday, they are busy working to try to continue to support their network of local growers and suppliers, keeping a handful of jobs going, and being responsive to the needs of the community.

We will get through this together, says councillor

Fri, Mar 20, 2020

Dear Editor,
I am writing to you in relation to the ever evolving situation regarding Covid-19. Over the coming weeks this situation is forecasted to escalate and as a nation, a city, a community we must all work together to reduce the impact.

Nine Covid-19 testing centres to be in place by end of the week

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

Covid-19 testing centres have opened this week in UHG and Renmore, and a total of nine centres is expected to be in place across the west by the end of the week.

Only ‘very urgent’ appointments taking place at UHG and Portiuncula

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

Only “very urgent” inpatient, day surgery, diagnostic, and outpatient appointments are now taking place at Galway University Hospitals [UHG and Merlin Park] and Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe until further notice.

Doughiska/Roscam residents set up WhatsApp group to help elderly in the community

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

Residents in Doughiska and Roscam have set up a What’s App Group of volunteers to be help get groceries or prescriptions to elderly and/or vulnerable people in the community.

Hanley demands rent and rates freezes during Covid-19 crisis

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

"Nobody should be evicted or impoverished as a result of the Coronavirus. Other European countries have placed an amnesty on rents while COVID-19 lasts and for the sake of our society we should do the same."

Domestic violence incidents must not 'go under radar' during Covid-19, says O'Reilly

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

Despite the lockdown necessitated by the coronavirus crisis, incidents of domestic violence will continue, but because of the lockdown many such incidents will continue to go under the radar, and unreported.

Galway tenor answering Ireland’s call

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

In a time when the collective is asking the individual to give his all for the community, a Galway tenor took to the streets outside his home on St Patrick’s Day and performed a 30 minute set to raise the spirits of his neighbours during the lockdown.

Dos and don’ts of combatting Covid-19

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

The newspaper columns, radio airwaves, and our television screens have been dominated by one topic recently and that has been the coronavirus.However, despite wall-to-wall coverage, there are so many terms and phrases that one can get confused at what to look for and what to do. Here we lay out an easy step-by-step guide in identifying and tackling the problem if you or one of your loved ones end up falling ill.

Light a candle at home in lieu of Sunday service, says Rector

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

Rector of Saint Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, Galway, Kilcummin Church, Oughterard & Provost of Tuam

Galway Volunteer Centre appeals for volunteers to support Covid-19 community response

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

Galway Volunteer Centre is continuing to provide supports to the community during the Covid-19 crisis. The service is requesting that anyone interested in volunteering register online at www.volunteergalway.ie.

Twelve Covid-19 cases detected to date in Galway

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

A total of 12 confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in Galway to date, according to statistics released by the HSE yesterday evening. The news came as the executive rolled out plans to substantially increase the number of tests and testing centres available nationally.

Why Ireland needs a Fianna Fáil/Fine Gael coalition right now

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

The former British prime minister, Harold Wilson, once mused that "a week is a long time in politics". Never in modern times has that phrase been so true.

Canney accuses meat factories of 'profiteering' during the coronavirus crisis

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

A leading Galway TD has come out in support of allegations by the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association, which have accused meat factories of "profiteering" during the coronavirus crisis.

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