Galway COVID-19, local news and discussion

amandstu

Smegging hell wrote: »

When I said Galway I obviously meant the county, Mr Pedantic. County boundaries have been used to divide cases by region since March.

And it's Mr Pedant,if you don't mind.

owlbethere

I was chatting to a lady friend of mine. She's in Galway and works in the city. She works in retail and she said on Friday and Saturday, there was some Dublin accents and she said there were a lot of people from Dublin down for the weekend.

I'm not in the city. Do you think is what she said true? Have other people here on boards/Galway forum witnessed the same over the weekend. She has no reason to lie. I'm not in the city and I'm following the guidelines and keeping the close contacts low, so I don't know if it's true or not.

If what she said is true, it's fairly shocking. Dublin went into a sort of mini lockdown and turns out it's not re3a lockdown. Also if it's true, it's possible virus cases could increase in Galway from that.

saabsaab

owlbethere wrote: »

I was chatting to a lady friend of mine. She's in Galway and works in the city. She works in retail and she said on Friday and Saturday, there was some Dublin accents and she said there were a lot of people from Dublin down for the weekend.

I'm not in the city. Do you think is what she said true? Have other people here on boards/Galway forum witnessed the same over the weekend. She has no reason to lie. I'm not in the city and I'm following the guidelines and keeping the close contacts low, so I don't know if it's true or not.

If what she said is true, it's fairly shocking. Dublin went into a sort of mini lockdown and turns out it's not re3a lockdown. Also if it's true, it's possible virus cases could increase in Galway from that.

There's no reason to disbelieve her. Not Galway but I've noticed a few more 'Dublin' accents around in the last few days.

ax530

some people from Dublin may have been on holidays in Galway prior to the restrictions being introduced.

ben.schlomo

Not everyone is going to follow the guidelines, its hardly a surprise is it. There'll always be people who think things don't apply to them.

Stewball

In Connemara on Friday my road was like a motorway with D-reg landrovers etc. The majority of holiday homes were all occupied.

Hopefully they all pissed off back to jackeenland today.

inisboffin

Tons of Dubs live in Galway. They are also allowed out for work and some other reasons.
I can think of a number of 'locals' with Dublin accents. May not have family in Forthill though

inisboffin

Stewball wrote: »

In Connemara on Friday my road was like a motorway with D-reg landrovers etc. The majority of holiday homes were all occupied.

Hopefully they all pissed off back to jackeenland today.

Clifden Arts Festival was on (in a very small version) and there definitely would have been Dubs down for that for work.

Poor Clifden and all the bad press! :P

bodhrandude

13 in Galway today, the country total confirmed for today is 188 cases.

LostDuck

Cases back down to 188, normal Monday drop, but 13 of those in Galway.

Buckle up for tomorrow's Tuesday figures...

owlbethere

bodhrandude wrote: »

13 in Galway today, the country total confirmed for today is 188 cases.

I'm disappointed in seeing the rise in cases in Galway (my home county). The cases were rising over the past fortnight or so. I was hoping on seeing an improvement at this stage with no new Galway cases or much smaller figures. Like, I remember cases arose in Sligo a few weeks ago and cases kept coming out from sligo for a good week or two afterwards but the numbers settled down again. I was hoping the numbers in Galway would start to settle down by now.

Does the Hse have a good grasp of these Galway clusters, does anyone know? Would they be confident they can get these cases/clusters under control? Is everyone doing what we are supposed to be doing and following the guidelines? I am but I must admit, I'm getting nervous now.

LostDuck

334 new cases today, 10 in Galway.

thecretinhop

22 today in galway bolox..

owlbethere

thecretinhop wrote: »

22 today in galway bolox..

Just saw that in the main thread and came over here to post the same. Christ almighty. I was hoping these numbers for Galway would be settling down and reducing by now. We're gone well over 2 or 3 weeks at this stage with covid cases. The fact it's not settling down now would tell me these Galway clusters are not contained.

owlbethere

It's hardly surprising these covid cases are climbing. I know someone working in retail and she said there is a resistance from a lot of people about the masks. Also maintaining th physical distancing is going beyond some people in the shop she works in.

I know someone who's coming back from the UK who's arrogant enough to think quarantining doesn't apply to them and it's little wonder why covid cases are climbing up with such entitlement from people.

LostDuck

thecretinhop wrote: »

22 today in galway bolox..

Not good lads.

We've cut out all cafes, restaurants and unnecessary indoor visits again in the last 10 days or so and encouraged family contacts to do the same. Gone back to a single weekly shop at most. Need to be extra careful around Galway again now with the way this is trending.

zell12

I've certainly noticed a ridiculous amount of D reg 4x4s going through Galway westbound over the past few days.

owlbethere

zell12 wrote: »

I've certainly noticed a ridiculous amount of D reg 4x4s going through Galway westbound over the past few days.

I was told at the weekend that there was a lot of dubs down for the weekend. If its true, it's too early for any covid cases to develop from that and filter down into case numbers right now. We will need to wait for another week or two to see what happens. It certainly makes a mockery of Dublins lockdown.

owlbethere

I can't believe the wet pubs were ordered to shut 6 months ago and they were ordered to remain shut and then they are allowed to open when case numbers are rising.

LadyMayBelle

LostDuck wrote: »

Not good lads.

We've cut out all cafes, restaurants and unnecessary indoor visits again in the last 10 days or so and encouraged family contacts to do the same. Gone back to a single weekly shop at most. Need to be extra careful around Galway again now with the way this is trending.

Same as, except we never went indoors anywhere at all since lockdown. Right thing to do. Trying to remind people that just because x,y and z is open, doesn't mean they need to go. Def tougher with the colder eves and family visits.

inisboffin

owlbethere wrote: »

I was told at the weekend that there was a lot of dubs down for the weekend. If its true, it's too early for any covid cases to develop from that and filter down into case numbers right now. We will need to wait for another week or two to see what happens. It certainly makes a mockery of Dublins lockdown.

I had to take a trip (essential) to Dublin. Saw two people I knew (living in Dublin) on train. One was coming back from a long family holiday (and had been fairly isolated) in the West, the other work.
There are STILL tourists coming in, many from the US, many renting cars, Dub reg and other if rented in Shannon.
Dublin lockdown is one thing, but plenty are holidaying in the whole of Ireland and not being stopped.

Andrew00

Huge drinking weekend coming up.

Most pubs in town are going to be rammed

ben.schlomo

Andrew00 wrote: »

Huge drinking weekend coming up.

Most pubs in town are going to be rammed

Why? And there are limits on the amount of people allowed in so I can't imagine anywhere will be rammed.

DVDM93

ben.schlomo wrote: »

Why? And there are limits on the amount of people allowed in so I can't imagine anywhere will be rammed.

It's the first weekend that the 'wet pubs' (hate that phrase) will be open.

But yes you are right, places will still have their limits.

Town will be busier alright but pubs can't be.

_Whimsical_

DVDM93 wrote: »

It's the first weekend that the 'wet pubs' (hate that phrase) will be open.

But yes you are right, places will still have their limits.

Town will be busier alright but pubs can't be.

I'm sure they won't be wedged but "wet pubs" that allow a 2m distance can allow clientele in for the day if they want to stay, there'll be no time limit on drinking. Can only imagine the social distancing and sanitising and bathroom use that'll be going on after a few hours drinking. I just can't imagine that people won't get sick out of it.

LostDuck

ben.schlomo wrote: »

Why? And there are limits on the amount of people allowed in so I can't imagine anywhere will be rammed.

"Good morning Galway! Our lead story:
With thousands of students expected to arrive in Galway over the next few days in preparation for the start of the new academic year, health authorities are looking at creating #COVID19 pop-up test centres in anticipation of the expected demand for tests in the coming weeks."

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/117158/pop-up-testing-centre-for-galway-as-students-flock-back-to-the-city

House parties seem inevitable. But even without parties, the increase in shared accommodation should see a bump in numbers.

Ridiculous the colleges aren't fully online this year. Or at least push out the practical labs and workshops to a few weeks at the end of the second semester (or next year where possible) and let people study from their home county/country.

Multipass

LostDuck wrote: »

"Good morning Galway! Our lead story:
With thousands of students expected to arrive in Galway over the next few days in preparation for the start of the new academic year, health authorities are looking at creating #COVID19 pop-up test centres in anticipation of the expected demand for tests in the coming weeks."

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/117158/pop-up-testing-centre-for-galway-as-students-flock-back-to-the-city

House parties seem inevitable. But even without parties, the increase in shared accommodation should see a bump in numbers.

Ridiculous the colleges aren't fully online this year. Or at least push out the practical labs and workshops to a few weeks at the end of the second semester (or next year where possible) and let people study from their home county/country.

It’s not ridiculous. These teenagers have been studying alone in their rooms since March. Their health is in far greater danger continuing with this isolation. It’s time for life to carry on.

LostDuck

What about those of us in the real world that are working alone from our bedrooms? They just need to learn how to keep a healthy active lifestyle and figure out how to socialise safely outside of the studies. Schedule in a few coffee calls during the day.

You don't need to move to shared accommodation in Galway for that.

Smegging hell

LostDuck wrote: »

"Good morning Galway! Our lead story:
With thousands of students expected to arrive in Galway over the next few days in preparation for the start of the new academic year, health authorities are looking at creating #COVID19 pop-up test centres in anticipation of the expected demand for tests in the coming weeks."

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/117158/pop-up-testing-centre-for-galway-as-students-flock-back-to-the-city

House parties seem inevitable. But even without parties, the increase in shared accommodation should see a bump in numbers.

Ridiculous the colleges aren't fully online this year. Or at least push out the practical labs and workshops to a few weeks at the end of the second semester (or next year where possible) and let people study from their home county/country.

I agree and I'd be worried about the return to campus accommodation when you consider the campus outbreaks in Dundee and Glasgow. If we do move to a nationwide phase three as has been speculated I think NUIG will have to minimise face to face teaching like Dublin universities have done.

ax530

wonder will the pop up centre be limited to students only ? For many people guess would be easier to walk into a pop up centre in town rather than ring GP and have to drive out to airport.