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Aran Islands delegation to meet with Gaeltacht Minister over air service
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Campaigners from the Aran Islands are to meet with the Gaeltacht Minister this afternoon to demand answers on an air service.
It’s as the current service to the islands is set to expire in early December – but local residents feel they’re still in the dark over what will happen at that point.
They’re hoping Minister McHugh will at least commit to a temporary measure today until a permanent solution can be found.
They believe this could involve the use of an alternative airport due to ongoing issues over the use of Na Minne airport in Inverin.
Campaigner Michael O Gaoill believes an assurance from the Minister is needed today that some sort of service will continue from December.
For more on this story tune in at 12…
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Open farmer clinic to take place in Oranmore on new BISS scheme

From Galway Bay fm newsroom- Local farmers are invited to attend an open clinic in Oranmore next week on the new BISS scheme.
The Department of Agriculture is hosting a number of information sessions nationwide to answer questions on the Basic Income Support for Sustainability schemes.
The Galway event will be held at the Oranmore Lodge Hotel on Tuesday from 10AM-16PM – and no registration is needed.
Carmel Tobin, with the Direct Payments Unit at the Department of Agriculture, explains the importance of the event:
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O’ Cuiv calls for new Government strategy to tackle “scourge” of cocaine

From Galway Bay fm newsroom- Galway West TD Eamon O’ Cuiv is calling for a new Government strategy, to tackle the “scourge” of cocaine in this country.
He said a new UN report shows Ireland is the fourth highest consumer of cocaine in the world per capita.
He outlined how only the Netherlands, Australia and Spain, reported higher levels of use.
Deputy O’ Cuiv argues there’s a clear need for a new strategy at national level:
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Athenry, Aughnanure, and Portumna Castles reopen for summer season

Athenry, Portumna and Aughnanure Castles are reopening to visitors for the summer.
The OPW is encouraging people to “Step into our Story” and pay a visit to these heritage sites.
Other OPW sites are also welcoming visitors, such as Dún Aonhgasa, and Pearse’s Cottage at Ionad Cultúrtha an Phiarsaigh, Conamara
To celebrate the early summer opening, people can enjoy free admission on the first Wednesday of every month throughout summer.