Sinn Féin are demanding certainty that prepay electricity customers will not have their power cut off this winter following the introduction of Budget 2023 energy measures. This comes as Government announce a range of energy supports aimed at easing the burden on consumers, with the opposition believing they are not inclusive of pay-as-you-go customers. Energy credits … [Read more...] about Certainty power will stay on needed for prepay customers after Budget announcement
Salthill ‘High Tide’ celebrates one year of its’ authentic “gentle” swimming initiative
The group met to celebrate their first birthday. Photo: Mayor Cllr. Clodagh Higgins High Tide’s Gentle Sea Swimming Group is marking its’ first anniversary this week with more than 100 people who have joined the group since it was set up. Open Water Swimming Specialist Joe Kennelly developed the “gentle” swimming concept last year, and began facilitating classes for … [Read more...] about Salthill ‘High Tide’ celebrates one year of its’ authentic “gentle” swimming initiative
Creeslough tragedy has “ripped the soul” from the town
Photo courtesy of Aengus McMahon A Creeslough native has said the tragedy which took the lives of 10 people in the village has “ripped the soul” from the community. Speaking to SIN, Jessica Redmond, who grew up in Creeslough and now lives in Milltown, spoke openly of how the County Donegal village has been affected by the accident. “I lived in Creeslough for 12 … [Read more...] about Creeslough tragedy has “ripped the soul” from the town
Almost 5 Tonnes Of Waste Found On Galway Beaches
Galway Atlantaquaria team at their Big Beach Clean Nearly 5 tonnes of waste was removed from Galway beaches during the annual ‘Big Beach Clean’ last weekend. Over 870 residents volunteered at the three-day-event, which took place across the county, as well as nationally, in conjunction with Clean Coasts. Forty Seven litter-picking events resulted in the retrieval of … [Read more...] about Almost 5 Tonnes Of Waste Found On Galway Beaches
Many students set to benefit from the launch of a free contraception scheme
Free contraception for people who menstruate, who are aged between 17 and 25, is now available. The scheme covers all types of contraception, including receiving the oral contraceptive pill, the insertion of an IUD and purchasing emergency contraception. People in this cohort can also avail of free GP appointments concerning contraception. The new initiative is being … [Read more...] about Many students set to benefit from the launch of a free contraception scheme