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Woman dies following Moycullen crash
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A woman in her mid 50s had died following a single-vehicle crash in Moycullen this morning.
It happened at around 4.30 this morning on the N59 Galway to Clifden Road when the car she was driving hit a wall.
A male passenger, aged in his early 50s, was not seriously injured.
Both the man and the woman are believed to be from the area.
The woman’s body has been taken to University Hospital Galway where a post mortem will be carried out.
The man has also been taken there for treatment.
The road will remain closed until later this morning, and diversions are in place between the traffic lights in Moycullen and Truskey West in Barna.
Motorists travelling from the Clifden direction are advised to divert via Spiddal.
Gardai are appealing for anyone who was travelling on the N59 close to Moycullen between 4 and 5 am this morning to contact them at Salthill Garda station on 091-514720.
Galway Bay FM Newsroom – Gardaí and a local councillor are appealing to visitors to Connemara beaches this weekend to park responsibly.
Gardaí have a particular focus on Dogs Bay and Gurteen Beach in Roundstone.
With thousands of visitors expected, they’re asked to be mindful of where and how they park their vehicles, to avoid causing obstructions to other road users and emergency services.
Local councillor Gerry King has been speaking to David Nevin.
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Galway public asked to consider all options before attending ED over bank holiday weekend
Galway Bay FM Newsroom – The Galway public are being asked to consider all care options before presenting to emergency departments this bank holiday weekend.
The Saolta Hospital Group says combined with the good weather, this weekend will likely bring additional pressure.
Serious accidents, incidents and injuries can’t always be avoided – and that’s what Emergency Departments are for.
But Saolta is reminding people ahead of the bank holiday weekend, that a trip to the ED isn’t the best solution for all medical treatments.
It’s advising that patients who attend ED for routine and non-urgent treatment will experience very long waiting times.
The public are asked to consider all local care options – including pharmacies, GP out of hours services, or the minor injuries unit in Roscommon.
We’re also being urged to be ‘Sun Smart’ this weekend as the good weather is set to continue.
That means staying hydrated, keeping cool, and remembering the sunscreen before spending time outdoors – as well as keeping an eye on the vulnerable, including babies and the elderly.
Galway West TD Catherine Connolly has taken aim at the Government over it’s “two tier” approach to asylum seekers and refugees.
She says 23 years after the introduction of direct provision, we are distinguishing between those of colour and those who come from non-Ukrainian countries.
Deputy Connolly claimed the EU has deliberately created a distinction that leads to hatred.
Speaking in the Dáil, she said Ireland’s asylum system falls far short.
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