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TWO HOSPITALISED AFTER COUNTY FIRE AND CRASH
Date Published: 28-Aug-2007
One man was taken to hospital last night [27/8] following a house fire near Oughterard
The blaze broke out at an unoccupied house on the outskirts of the town just before 9pm
Two units of the Fire Brigade rushed to the scene and brought the fire under control
It’s understood a man tried to enter the house after the blaze broke out in an effort to quench it and was injured as a result
MEANWHILE…
Another person was brought to hospital following a single vehicle crash in Athenry at around 11 o’ clock last night
The Fire Brigade had to use specialised cutting equipment to free a woman trapped in the car after it crashed near the graveyard in the town
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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.