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5 MILLION LOTTO TICKET SOLD IN GALWAY
Date Published: 08-May-2011
THE latest Lotto millionaire bought the 4 euro quick pick ticket, now worth over 5 million, at the Happy Days shop in the Galway Shopping Centre, Headford Road.
Mary Daly, who operates the newsagents, confectionery and stationery shop with her husband Stephen, says the winning ticket was purchased sometime on Saturday.
But as yet they have no idea who the lucky winner of the weekend Lotto is.
"It could be some little old lady from nearby Bohermore, or it could be some stranger passing through who might have walked in and bought the ticket. Irrespective of who it is we are delighted," says Mary.
The numbers drawn were 7, 12, 24, 36, 43 and 45. The bonus number was 34.
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Retail industry trade body welcomes B&Q announcement
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Retail Excellence Ireland, the country’s largest retail industry trade body, has welcomed the news that 60 jobs have been saved at the city branch of B&Q.
It’s after the home improvements store successfully exited examinership.
Under the scheme, 2.4 million euro is to be invested by parent company Kingfisher plc, and B and Q will continue to trade at eight stores
This means 640 jobs have been saved nationwide, including 60 at the outlet in Knocknacarra.
However, David Fitzsimons of Retail Excellence Ireland says landlords need to be willing to help out smaller retailers too.
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Foundation reports nine Galway heart deaths each week
Date Published: 09-May-2013
Nine people die in Galway every week from heart disease and stroke.
That’s according to the Irish Heart Foundation, which is launching its Happy Hearts Appeal today. (9/5)
An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, launched the appeal today to help raise funds for the charity, which has seen increasing demand on its patient services.
The Foundation says it needs to raise at least half a million euro to maintain existing information services.
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Call to tackle delays at Oranmore rail crossing
Date Published: 13-May-2013
Concerns have been raised over traffic delays at the railway crossing in Oranmore.
Councillor Jim Cuddy says he has received many representations from local motorists who have been experiencing extended delays.
He says the closed barrier can sometimes cause a traffic tailback as far as the roundabout near the Maldron hotel.
Cllr Cuddy has brought the matter to the attention of Iarnrod Eireann and has asked for an explanation as to why the crossing is closed for so long.