The Western Development Commission (WDC) today launched a new online jobs portal aimed at attracting professionals and their families to make new lives in the West of Ireland. Westernjobs.ie will help job seekers to find open roles across the region and… Apr 27, 2021
It’s understood a gorse fire in the Clogher area, near Belcarra was brought under control yesterday evening. Gardai in Castlebar confirmed that a blaze broke out near the GAA pitch in Clogher. Mayo County Council staff attended the scene of the fire, and… Apr 27, 2021
Irish Water, working in partnership with Galway County Council, is advising that a burst watermain is causing an impact on water supply to customers in the Monivea area of county Galway , including Tysaxon, Ballydavid, Shraugh and areas to the east and west…
Disruption to water supply this morning in the Monivea area of county Galway Published: Tuesday, 27 April 2021 08:16
Irish Water, working in partnership with Galway County Council, is advising that a burst watermain is causing an impact on water supply to customers in the Monivea area of county Galway , including Tysaxon, Ballydavid, Shraugh and areas to the east and west of the Monivea to Athenry Road.
Repairs got underway early in the morning and it is expected that water supply will be restored by lunchtime but it may take 2-3 hours for normal supply to return to all properties.
Irish Water s customer care helpline is open 24/7 on 1850 278 278 and customers can also contact us on Twitter @IWCare with any queries. For updates please visit the Water Supply Updates section of the Irish Water website.
NIAC expected to recommend J&J vaccine for over 50s later Published: Tuesday, 27 April 2021 07:06
The National Immunisation Advisory Committee is today expected to recommend the Johnson and Johnson vaccine be used on people over 50.
NIAC is also likely to say it can be used on under-50s if another vaccine is not available.
The European Medicines Agency says the one-shot jab has a possible link to rare blood clots, but the benefits outweigh the risks.
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The Western Development Commission (WDC) today launched a new online jobs portal aimed at attracting professionals and their families to make new lives in the West of Ireland. Westernjobs.ie will help job seekers to find open roles across the region and…
Food Safety Authority issues warning on sweets containing cannabis components Published: Monday, 26 April 2021 13:06
A warning has been issued about the dangers associated with jelly sweets that contain cannabis components.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued the warning, following a number of recent incidents whereby edible products containing significant levels of the cannabis component THC were intercepted by Gardai and the Revenue Customs Service.
In at least one incident, sweets containing cannabis oil were consumed by teenagers, one of whom suffered serious adverse effects and required hospitalisation.
The sweets were purchased online, with the packaging containing specific warnings that a significant concentration of THC was present.