Connacht Tribune
Shopping local, supporting local business is more important now than ever before
When we shop locally, we are not just supporting a local business; we are looking after our own communities. And we need to look after each other, and protect our communities, now more than ever.
We urge all our readers to support your community, support your town and support each other.
The Connacht Tribune is supporting local businesses which remain open and continue to trade despite the introduction of Level 5 restrictions.
Each day, on our website and social channels, the Connacht Tribune will publish a list of local businesses who are open for business and providing a service to their customers during lockdown.
While only essential retailers are allowed to operate as normal during Level 5, all retailers are allowed to operate a “click and collect” service under the regulations.
If you want to appear on the list please contact our Advertising Department at 091 536222
Here are today’s list of businesses:
COLETTE LATCHFORD, GALWAY
Lydon Court, Bóthar Irwin, Galway, H91 R9C1
Landline 353 91 563630
Mobile 353 87 6291751
Email address: colette.latchford@gmail.com
GALWAY SHOPPING CENTRE
Headford Rd, Co. Galway
+353 (091) 561 803
info@galwaysc.com
Free Parking.
A wide range of shops all under one roof.
ALAN GAILLARD STONEWARE
My website with downloadable catalogue is:
We are open and Yes I can do call and collect or even deliver locally, and you can pay by contact payment (even mobile) or call and collect.
Contact me on (095) 22786 to check stock beforehand.
GANNON SPORTS
Clifden, Co Galway
We well on line and our website address is www.gannons.ie
We are doing Click and Collect? Yes
We are also doing Call and Collect? Yes (095) 37206 (086) 8549355
We sell Vouchers
HEHIRS OF CLIFDEN
Yes we sell online and we are open
Website- www.hehirs.com
Yes we’re doing click & collect
Yes we’re doing call & collect
Phone: (095) 21282
Yes we sell vouchers
THE CONNEMARA HAMPER
We sell on line and our web address is www.connemarahamper.com
We are doing Click and Collect
Yes we are doing Call and Collect
Yes we sell Vouchers?
Our doors will be open to “walk in” customers in compliance with current social distancing guidelines
KING’S PAPER & GIFT SHOP
We are open
We sell on-line @ kingspapershop.ie
We offer Click & Collect
We offer Call & Collect. Call 095 21119
COOKALICIOUS
Email hello@cookalicious.ie
Website www.cookalicious.ie
Facebook & Instagram @cookaliciousgalway
LOWRY’S SWEATER & GIFT SHOP
Clifden, Co Galway
We sell online
Website address is;- www.lowrys.ie
We do Click & Collect
We do call & collect 095 21139
We sell vouchers
TOPLINE GREENES
We are open from 9.00am – 6.00pm (Closed for lunch 1 to 2)
Contact us on 0909 688 609 or visit Ahascragh, Ballinasloe
We Deliver
We schedule deliveries on dates and times that suit our customers.
We mix paint
We expertly mix your chosen colour in any size or paint type.
We offer free quotations
We offer quotes for every job in your home.
We assemble barbecues
We take the hassle out of product assembly with our on site assembly service.
We assemble garden furniture
We take the hassle out of product assembly with our on site assembly service.
We offer colour consultancy
Our colour consultant will guide and help you choose the correct colour scheme for your home or room.
We carry out
We carry your purchases to your car.
We design bathrooms
We offer a bathroom design and advice service to suit your requirements, style and budget.
Topline Greenes, Ahascragh, Ballinasloe
0909 688 609
PATRICIA O’TOOLE
Beautiful You, Clifden
Vouchers available
We sell on line www.patriciaotoole.com
We are doing Click and Collect
We are also doing Call and Collect – 087-7717563
WALSH’S BAKERY
Clifden
Yes we sell online – https://walshsbakery.ie/shop/
We also are doing
Click & collect, call & collect and offer gift vouchers.
Phone: (095) 21283
SEYMOURS LOUGHREA
Carpets & Rugs, Furniture, Sliding Wardrobes, Beds, Wood Flooring & Vinyl
Main Street, Loughrea, County Galway
Telephone: 091 880503
Email: seymoursloughrea@gmail.com
Our Opening times are:
Monday-Friday: 9.30 am to 6.00 pm
Saturday: 10.00 am to 6.00 pm
Sunday: Closed
Carpets & Rugs
Whether you are looking for luxury, trendy, cosiness, or budget, we offer a truly massive range of carpets and rugs from many leading manufacturers.
Beds
Check out our full range of carefully selected beds in modern and traditional styles. Double and Single beds, and mattresses in a huge range of sizes.
Wood Flooring
We stock an extensive range of high-quality wooden flooring from well-known brands, all at competitive prices.
Seymours Loughrea provide a professional installation service for any carpet or flooring you choose.
Cló Iar-Chonnacht is a publishers and Irish-language book shop based in An Spidéal and online at www.cic.ie.
The company, which is celebrating 35 years in business this year, stocks a wide range of books in Irish for young and old as well as a selection of traditional music CDs.
Their annual sale is running from 1 – 23 December and they are offering a click and collect service as well as postal delivery for online and phone orders.
Orders can be placed online at www.cic.ie 24/7 and there is also a phone ordering service from Monday to Friday at 091 593307.
CURRAN SAWMILLS
Cluide, Corrandulla.
We are OPEN
Contact: 091 791273
Email: cluidesawmills@gmail.com
Opening hours are:
7:30a.m. – 5.00 p.m. Monday to Friday
9.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. Saturdays
CLIFDEN BIKE SHOP
We sell on line and you can click and collect.
Contact number is 09522630
Vouchers – yes yes – we sell vouchers.
Our email address is clifdenbikeshop.ie
CHADWICKS
Sarsfield Rd, Townparks, Ballinasloe.
Chadwicks Group operates nationwide and are the #1 Builders Merchants and Home Improvement Specialist in Ireland.
From building & plumbing materials to DIY supplies & equipment hire. We’re here to help with all your home or building projects. Let’s Get It Done.
Opening Hours:
Monday 8am – 5pm
Tuesday 8am – 5pm
Wednesday 8am – 5pm
Thursday 8am – 5pm
Friday 8am – 4pm
Saturday 9am – 1pm
Phone – 09096 42212
ARRABAWN
Your Local Co-op in Athenry
091 844086
EZ LIVING
Website: www.ezlivingfurniture.ie
Number: 0818 222 272
OH! BY GUM
We are doing click and collect or you can order online on www.ohhbygum.ie or phone 0858000377 Clifden, Co Galway.
Vouchers available both digital for website and for use instore.
We believe fashion should be good for the planet and good for the people who make it too. It’s why we source everything we sell from makers and suppliers who share our vision.
It’s why all the items in our range are ethically produced and include organic, vegan, sustainable and recycled options.
It’s why we try and ensure that the people who make our products are fairly paid for what they do. We also believe that being conscious of what you buy, shouldn’t mean sacrificing value, quality or style.
Which is why you’ll not only look good wearing our clothes. You’ll feel good too.
ALL THINGS CONNEMARA
Market Street Clifden
Telephone 095 22360
Email: shop@allthingsconnemara.ie
www.allthingsconnemara.ie
Vouchers available, we are also doing click or call and collect.
ADARE BEVERAGES
Pure Natural focuses on sourcing premium and local products and bringing them to your doorstep.
We have a unique range of natural and organic beverages, Irish cosmetics and handcrafts that are all available for home delivery.
Our Christmas Gift Boxes contain the finest of beverages and all our food products are sourced in the west of Ireland.
Please order online www.purenatural.ie or contact Padraic Conroy on 086-2382616.
We deliver for FREE in Galway city or alternatively anywhere else in Ireland for €7.35.
CORRIB OIL
Corrib Oil, 9 Abbey Trinity, Tuam 093 26772
Corrib Oil, 37-79 Brackernagh, Ballinasloe 090 9646054
Corrib Oil, 2 The Hill, Dublin Rd, Loughrea 091 841003
Corrib Oil, Crowe Street, Gort 091 631818
Fuel Depot
Tuam Road, Galway City 091 751311
CLAYTON HOTEL GALWAY
Open for essential workers
Click and Collect Menu available.
Gift vouchers available
www.claytonhotelgalway.ie
091 721900
Info.galway@claytonhotels.com
EYRE SQUARE DENTAL CLINIC
As an essential service We are open during level 5 restrictions.
For appointments
We are located at the bottom of Eyre Square, opposite the AIB Bank on the corner.
Phone – 091 562932
Email –info@eqresquaredental.ie
DUANES HARDWARE AND FOODSTORE
Kiltulla, Athenry, Galway.
Duanes Hardware is located in the Heart of Kiltullagh village.
We are a family run local business operating since 1940’s.
OUR SERVICES:
Hardware Store
- Building supplies • Agri & Fertiliser • DIY Supplies • Delivery service
Grocery store - Filling Station • Deli (hot & Cold), 9 grams Coffee station • National Lottery • Postpoint Services
Email: sean@duanes.ie
Tel: +353 91 848019 Fax: +353 91 848984
BERWICK SOLICITORS
16 Eyre Square, Galway
Berwick Solicitors, Galway is a full-service firm with offices in Galway, Dublin and Clare.
Phone – 091 – 567545
Email – info@berwick.ie
SALMONS DEPARTMENT STORE
Main Street, Ballinasloe
Our new online store is now Live
Courier delivery and same day click and collect available
https://salmonsonlinestore.com/
Phone- 09096 42120
CLASSIC TILES
Tuam Road, Galway 091 752561
BETTER BEDDING
Sean Mulvoy Road, Galway
091 756766
Anthony Ryans
18 Shop St, Galway.
Anthony Ryans Homestore Ltd.
7 Lombard Street. Galway.
Phone : 091 539627
sales@anthonyryans.com
Shop for Homewares, Bedlinen, Luggage and Curtains online at:
MABS
South Galway Office 0761 07 2570
National Helpline 076 107 2000
https://www.mabs.ie
ALL4BABY
Tuam Road Retail Centre, Tuam Rd, Galway, H91 NX64
www.all4baby.ie
WHELAN’S GARAGE
Main dealers for Massey Ferguson
Whelan’s also deal with a range of manufacturers including Fendt, Honda, Husqvarna, Draper and more.
Long established business with 3 locations in Clare and South Galway. Employs over 40 staff
Loughrea Depot – 091 880050 Contact Padraig 087 6755189
Kilrush Depot – 065 9051147
Ennis Depot – 065 6822272
LONDIS
Newcastle Road Foodhall, Galway
We’re open for instore shopping and collection orders 24/7 and offer a delivery service from 9am – Late (2am weekdays and 4am at weekends).
Our phone number is 091-585708 and our website is www.londisonline.ie.
We also have an app that’s available on Google Play and the App Store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ie.flipdish.fd6451
https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/londis-online/id1506153717
Alison Loughnane
Farrell Auctioneers, Valuers & Estate Agents LTD
Courtney House, George’ s St, Gort.
091 – 632688
086 – 2455925
Our doors maybe closed but we are still working please feel free to contact us anytime. In the current lockdown 5 guidelines we can carry out viewings and valuations.
MacMahon Oil
Kinvarra, Moy Road, Co. Galway, H91 XD52
091 637317 / 091 638126 / 091 561677
Supplying your Home Heating Needs for the past 25 years
– Serving Galway City & County and North Clare
– Super 6 Day Delivery
– Same Day Delivery for “Out of Oil” Customers
– Competitive Prices – Guaranteed
– Prompt Delivery Services
– Gift Vouchers Available
– Authorised EMO Distributor
Beattys Loughrea
091 841403
Beattys Topline
091 841403
Modella,
Corrandulla, Co Galway
091 791598
Parklawn Tree Services Ltd
Church Park, Tremane, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon F42Y767
Professional tree surgery & Arboricultural Consultancy
Parklawn Tree Services is a professional tree surgery and arboricultural consulting company providing a wide range of services to customers and clients across Ireland. Since 1998, we have steadily expanded our business to cover a wide range of land based services; from small urban garden trees to the large rural forests.
We provide sensitive domestic tree care to large-scale commercial tree surgery contracts.
Office: 086 6077307
Enda Stephens: 086 8125165
John Nolan: 086 6077302
Garrett Murphy: 087 9059892
Lorraine Brennan: 087 9836302
www.parklawntreeservices.com
Delight Café, Renmore Avenue, Galway
Delight Health Café in Galway is striving to promote good food and drinks. This is done using the most fresh and top quality ingredients, and as many local suppliers as possible! Come check us out… Fabulous-food-fast!
Tel: 091 761466
steph.delightcafe@gmail.com
The Twelve Hotel,
Barna Village, Galway
Telephone: 091 597012
https://www.thetwelvehotel.ie/takeaway
Drive Through – Wednesday to Sunday 1pm to 8pm and Friday/Sat 9pm
Oranmore Lodge Hotel
We have a wide range of gift vouchers available for the festive season.
They are an ideal gift for a loved one, ranging from dining, hotel stays and leisure club vouchers.
All vouchers available to purchase online
www.oranmorelodge.ie or call us on 091 794400
Meadow Court Hotel
Looking for that ideal gift for your loved one this Christmas ?
Why not purchase a meadow court hotel gift voucher
By website- www.meadowcourthotel.com
Email – meadowcourthotel@eircom.net
Phone- 091- 851051
The team at Topline Flynns and Flynns of Lackagh Ltd. is very proud to be serving the community in Lackagh, Co. Galway and its environs for the past 170 years. Our dedicated group of well trained, professional and long serving staff are always on hand, striving to ensure customer service, quality and value are at the forefront.
Telephone: 091 797116
2020 has really highlighted the importance of looking after our physical and mental health, and what better way to treat your loved ones or reward your employees this Christmas than with the gift of an exhilarating adventure at Wildlands. Vouchers available to suit all budgets from €20 stocking fillers to corporate bundles.
Available online at www.wildlands.ie or you can buy onsite at Wildlands in Moycullen. Vouchers are valid for 5 years. For corporate enquiries email info@wildlands.ie
Looking for fast, reliable Broadband Internet in Galway? Lightnet is a leading provider of broadband and landline service to homes and businesses. We can offer you options to best suit your individual needs.
Telephone 091 395804
Email: sales@lightnet.ie
McD’s Garden Centre Galway
Galway Irish Crystal Centre Merlin Park, Old Dublin Rd, Galway, H91 NN56
McD’s Garden Centre Loughrea
The Green, Loughrea, Co. Galway, H62 Y668
Christmas trees at McD’s! Nothing says Christmas like having your living room decorated with a beautiful Christmas tree. Here at McD’s we look to offer the best range of artificial Christmas trees in Ireland at the best possible value. We deliver across Ireland and Northern Ireland.
https://www.facebook.com/McDs.ie/photos/a.1424091351136509/2789725797906384/
Connemara Gifts at Peacockes Hotel Maam Cross
Free Local Collection
Gift Wrapping Available
A family run gift shop based in the heart of Connemara, selling a wide range of carefully selected Irish giftware
email cg@peacockes.ie,
Phone 091 552 306
https://www.peacockes.ie/
Lydons Carpets and Flooring
Moycullen, Co. Galway.
Open for all essential trade
Phone -091 555962
Email- lydonscarpets@gmail.com
http://www.lydons.ie/
Tom Dempsey Flooring
Our measurement services continues for new builds, extensions and unoccupied homes and businesses
Click and collect in operation
Contactless delivery remains fully operational
Phone- 091 795777
Email- sales.tdflooring@gmail.com
http://www.tomdempseyflooring.ie/
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Significant state investment is required to address ‘shocking’ inequalities that leave cancer patients in the West at greater risk of succumbing to the disease.
A meeting of Regional Health Forum West heard that survival rates for breast, lung and colorectal cancers than the national average, and with the most deprived quintile of the population, the West’s residents faced poorer outcomes from a cancer diagnosis.
For breast cancer patients, the five-year survival rate was 80% in the West versus 85% nationally; for lung cancer patients it was 16.7% in the west against a 19.5% national survival rate; and in the West’s colorectal cancer patients, there was a 62.6% survival rate where the national average was 63.1%.
These startling statistics were provided in answer to a question from Ballinasloe-based Cllr Evelyn Parsons (Ind) who said it was yet another reminder that cancer treatment infrastructure in the West was in dire need of improvement.
“The situation is pretty stark. In the Western Regional Health Forum area, we have the highest incidence of deprivation and the highest health inequalities because of that – we have the highest incidences of cancer nationally because of that,” said Cllr Parsons, who is also a general practitioner.
In details provided by CEO of Saolta Health Care Group, which operates Galway’s hospitals, it was stated that a number of factors were impacting on patient outcomes.
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Galway 3-18
Cork 1-10
NEW setting; new opposition; new challenge. It made no difference to the Galway minor hurlers as they chalked up a remarkable sixth consecutive double digits championship victory at Semple Stadium on Saturday.
The final scoreline in Thurles may have been a little harsh on Cork, but there was no doubting Galway’s overall superiority in setting up only a second-ever All-Ireland showdown against Clare at the same venue on Sunday week.
Having claimed an historic Leinster title the previous weekend, Galway took a while to get going against the Rebels and also endured their first period in a match in which they were heavily outscored, but still the boys in maroon roll on.
Beating a decent Cork outfit by 14 points sums up how formidable Galway are. No team has managed to lay a glove on them so far, and though Clare might ask them questions other challengers haven’t, they are going to have to find significant improvement on their semi-final win over 14-man Kilkenny to pull off a final upset.
Galway just aren’t winning their matches; they are overpowering the teams which have stood in their way. Their level of consistency is admirable for young players starting off on the inter-county journey, while the team’s temperament appears to be bombproof, no matter what is thrown at them.
Having romped through Leinster, Galway should have been a bit rattled by being only level (0-4 each) after 20 minutes and being a little fortunate not to have been behind; or when Cork stormed out of the blocks at the start of the second half by hitting 1-4 to just a solitary point in reply, but there was never any trace of panic in their ranks.
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GARDAÍ and the IFA have issued a joint appeal to all road users to take extra care as the silage season gets under way across the country.
Silage harvesting started in many parts of Galway last week – and over the coming month, the sight of tractors and trailers on rural roads will be getting far more frequent.
Inspector Conor Madden, who is in charge of Galway Roads Policing, told the Farming Tribune that a bit of extra care and common-sense from all road users would go a long way towards preventing serious collisions on roads this summer.
“One thing I would ask farmers and contractors to consider is to try and get more experienced drivers working for them.
“Tractors have got faster and bigger – and they are also towing heavy loads of silage – so care and experience are a great help in terms of accident prevention,” Inspector Madden told the Farming Tribune.
He said that tractor drivers should always be aware of traffic building up behind them and to pull in and let these vehicles pass, where it was safe to do so.
“By the same token, other road users should always exercise extra care; drive that bit slower; and ‘pull in’ that bit more, when meeting tractors and heavy machinery.
“We all want to see everyone enjoying a safe summer on our roads – that extra bit of care, and consideration for other roads users can make a huge difference,” said Conor Madden.
He also advised motorists and tractor drivers to be acutely aware of pedestrians and cyclists on the roads during the summer season when more people would be out walking and cycling on the roads.
The IFA has also joined in on the road safety appeal with Galway IFA Farm Family and Social Affairs Chair Teresa Roche asking all road users to exercise that extra bit of care and caution.
“We are renewing our annual appeal for motorists to be on the look out for tractors, trailers and other agricultural machinery exiting from fields and farmyards,” she said.
For more, read this week’s Connacht Tribune.
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Families queue up for school’s offer of free house
West has lower cancer survival rates than rest
Galway minors continue to lay waste to all opponents
Gardaí and IFA issue a joint appeal on summer road safety
Marathon Man plans to call a halt – but not before he hits 160 races
