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Irish Sea Kayaking Association event holds fundraising event in Connemara this weekend for Irish Motor Neurone Disease

A major event is taking place in Connemara this weekend as the Irish Sea Kayaking Association is holding a fundraising event supporting the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.
This event is poised to be the largest gathering of kayakers from the island of Ireland anywhere in the country this weekend.
Clifden Eco Beach Park in Connemara has come on board as sponsor. Owner Kris Acton explained that it is part of a special fundraiser hoping to raise 1 million Euro for the Association.

Independent TD says that the government needs to re-examine the affordable Housing Scheme

The Government need to re-examine the Affordable Housing Scheme as it is not workable in many parts of the country.
That is the opinion of Galway Independent TD Sean Canney who has asked the Government to review the Scheme as he said it was not working in areas of the country where the density levels cannot be achieved.
Deputy Canney said that the amount of equity being put forward under the scheme is not sufficient in areas such as Tuam and Ballinasloe and this is leaving many first-time house buyers in these towns without a scheme and a chance of a home.
Speaking to Galway Bay FM News, Deputy Canney said it was high time that the Government had a real look at affordable housing.
 

Additional GP clinics to operate in Galway this bank holiday to take pressure off UHG

Additional GP clinics are to operate in Galway this bank holiday to take pressure off UHG
The Galway public is being asked to make full use of out-of-hours GP services, pharmacies and Injury Units 
Typically emergency departments see higher attendances over bank holiday weekends. 
Teams will operate in A&E to assist patients to move through the system as quickly as possible
These actions include support for patients to avoid admission, to have effective movement within the hospital and timely discharge to community services.
Tony Canavan, Regional Executive Officer for HSE West and North West says all options for care should be considered

Coláiste Iognáid students make National Student Enterprise Final

Transition Year Coláiste Iognáid students have reached the national finals of the Student Enterprise Awards
James Frawley, Mactire Tighe and Jack Mannion set up 'Corrib Pursuits' last October which specialises in servicing and repairing outboard engines in boat clubs.
The business is nominated in the senior category of the awards.
James has been speaking with our reporter Caoimhe Killeen about Corrib Pursuits and preparing for the final:

Fleadh na gCuach Kinvara festival celebrates it's 30th anniversary

Fleadh na gCuach celebrates its 30th anniversary this bank holiday weekend in Kinvara.
The festival, also known as the Cuckoo Fleadh, celebrates traditional Irish music.
Kinvara's pubs, restaurants and cafés will host over 50 music sessions over the May bank holiday.
Well known singer/songwriter John Faulkner will launch the festival at half 6 this evening in the Pier Head
Organiser Maeve Kelly explains what the Cuckoo Fleadh is all about.

Éamon Ó Cuív tells Dáil people in Connemara West facing unfair disadvantage with health services

Galway TD tells Dáil it's 'hard to fathom' the rising cost of fuel

Roscommon/Galway TD Claire Kerrane has told the Dáil it is very 'hard to fathom' the recent rise in fuel prices.
She was speaking on the back of a motion brought forward by Sinn Féin in relation to Petrol and Diesel Excise Rate Increases.
She criticised the Government, saying it is 'out of touch' after increasing the cost of fuel at the start of April.
Deputy Kerrane says people in rural areas and young people are struggling in particular:

Athenry student makes final of National Student Enterprise Awards

Vandalism attack carried out on Ballinfoyle Park Playground

Businesses in Connemara asked to have their say on housing, roads and planning