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Green light given for appointment of school traffic warden for Claregalway

The green light has been given for Galway County Council to appoint a schoool traffic warden for Claregalway.
This comes as the council has recieved following departmental approval from the Department of Housing, Planning & Local Government.
The appointment could be made before the end of the current school year or by September.
Councillor Jim Cuddy says the council will begin to advertise the position without delay.

Galway in top 5 producers of wind energy in April

Galway is in the top 5 producers of wind energy in the country.
It comes as Ireland had the second best April on record for wind power generation.
Wind farms powered 32 per cent of Ireland's electricity last month, while the average wholesale electricity price was down 30 per cent.
Kerry produced the most amount of wind energy followed by Cork, Tipperary, Galway and Donegal.
Noel Cunniffe, CEO of Wind Energy Ireland says we need to build more new off short and on shore wind farms:

Senator calls for immediate action from Minister on renewable energy

Fianna Fail Senator Lisa Chambers has called for immediate action to harness the potential of Ireland's Atlantic winds regarding renewable energy.
Speaking following a weekend of canvassing for the European Elections in Galway and Mayo, Senator Chambers challenged the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan to prioritise the national interest by releasing the reins she says is stubbornly keeping on perhaps the biggest opportunity in the history of the State, floating offshore wind off the west coast.
Ms Chambers said that Minister Ryan is not alone in refusing to pull the trigger on the starting gun that would transform Ireland into a global renewable energy giant, delivering its greatest economic dividend in the process, he is now seeking to confuse the issue and undermining investor interest in Ireland in the process.
Speaking to Galway Bay FM News this afternoon, Senator Chambers said that the West Coast is missing out on the opportunity.

Cathaoirleach of Ballinasloe Municipal District Council concerned about the lack of applications for the filling of the position of GP in the Williamstown area.

The Cathaoirleach of Ballinasloe Municipal District Council Declan Geraghty has spoken of his concern on the lack of applications for the filling of the position of GP in the Williamstown area. The current GP Dr Gregory Kasa will be leaving the area at the end of this month and Williamstown and the surrounding areas will have no GP from the 1st of June.
The post has been advertised by the HSE, but no successful application has been received to date.
Councillor Geraghty told Galway Bay FM the message that they want to put out is that it would be a wonderful opportunity for any GP interested in moving to a country area.

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