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Teagasc and Conradh na Gaeilge join forces for Connemara farming event
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Teagasc and Conradh na Gaeilge are joining forces to host a farming event in Connemara this evening (15/11).
It’ll see a number of different speakers discuss a range of topics including technology in farming, flock and herd health, and the health of farmers.
The event is targeted at both cattle and sheep farmers and will incorporate the Irish language as a celebration of Bliain na Gaeilge with some talks being delivered through the medium of Irish.
The discussion will take place this evening from 6 until 8 in Peacocke’s Hotel at Maam Cross.
More at 10
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Three areas in Galway currently have a Covid-19 incidence rate above the national average of 413 cases per 100 thousand people.
The highest figure is Galway City East at 541, followed by Connemara North at 459 and Tuam at 458.
Galway City Central is just below the national average at 401, while Galway City West now stands at 363 cases per 100 thousand.
Elsewhere, the figure for Gort Kinvara is 323, Athenry-Oranmore is 247, Connemara South is 239, Ballinasloe is 192, and Loughrea is 185.
Nationally, the Monaghan local area has the highest figure nationwide – with an incidence rate of 1,255 cases per 100 thousand people.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – An Bord Pleanála has granted approval for 345 build-to-rent apartments at Crown Square in Mervue.
The development is led by crown Square Developments Ltd and would be located at Monivea Road and Joyces Road.
The development consists of several blocks of varying heights – the tallest buildings will have ten floors and stand 30 metres above ground level at Monivea Road.
The project includes 240 two-bed units, 86 single-bed units, and 19 three-bed units.
Also in the plans is a commercial scheme which will feature retail and pharmacy units, a fitness and leisure centre, a primary care medical centre and a creche.
Access and parking arrangements for the proposed housing would be integrated with the office and hotel development authorised on the western part of the site, which’ll also have parking space for 1,200 bicycles.
An Bord Pleanála has now approved the plans with 19 conditions attached.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – UHG has the second highest number of COVID-19 patients nationwide today.
There are 25 patients with the virus at the city hospital – behind Cork University Hospital at 29.
Nationally, 288 COVID-positive patients are in hospitals today with 67 in ICUs.
It’s a slight fall on yesterday’s total and is 12 percent down on last Friday.
Today’s UHG figure OF 25 is a considerable reduction on the figure of 32 recorded this day last week.
UHG has consistently had one of the highest figures nationwide in recent weeks, and has also been dealing with significant overcrowding issues.
Meanwhile, there is a single COVID-19 patient at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe today – the exact same figure as was recorded this day last week.
Three areas in Galway have Covid-19 incidence rate above national average
Approval for 345 build-to-rent apartments at Crown Square in Mervue
UHG has 2nd highest number of Covid-19 patients nationwide today
CSO seeking field supervisors across Galway for 2022 Cenus
Plans for €100m investment at Tynagh power station near Loughrea
Landmark Oasis nightclub in Salthill demolished
Up to 500 construction jobs to be created in new ‘City North’
Galway City Council knocks new wall – so they can build it again!
Revellers leave City Council with repair bill for Eyre Square
Win a fantastic seven-night Mediterranean cruise in this week’s Connacht Tribune
