Condemnation of large crowds gathered in Galway city

A multi-agency meeting has taken place in Galway to discuss public health concerns after hundreds of students congregated in the city last night.

Footage shared widely on social media shows hundreds of people congregating in and around the Spanish Arch, Shop Street and the Claddagh. All present committed to redouble their efforts to reinforce guidelines aimed at stopping the spread of Covid- 19, with sanctions in place for third-level students found to be in breach of guidelines. Latest coronavirus stories During the summer, some of the areas in question were blocked in an effort to prevent crowds gathering, but this only served to move the problem elsewhere.

A number of councillors have called on off-licences to close early to reduce the supply of alcohol in the city centre. In recent years, such businesses agreed to open later on St Patrick's Day. — Cllr. Owen Hanley September 28, 2020 The incidents follow appeals and warnings by the two third-level institutions in the city, ahead of the resumption of classes yesterday.

"The University has also worked to ensure this year's experience of university life is safe, supportive and enjoyable, despite the limitations that the pandemic places on us. Chief Superintendent of the Galway Garda Division Tom Curley said that those involved in the incidents last night were putting the lives of people at risk.Mayor of Galway Mike Cubbard has described the scenes as "a slap in the face" to everyone who had worked to support frontline health care workers in the city in recent months.

Speaking on RTÉ's Drivetime, Dr Mike Ryan, who is a former student of NUIG, said he understands the instinct of those who gathered in Galway last night, but said "we have to change the behaviour". Mr Crowe suggested that the army is drafted in to assist gardaí in the city as they "are under resourced" and they are "under enormous pressure".

Only to be expected, after the decision by NUI Galway to go ahead with face to face classes (that, eventually, had to be moved online). I guess getting students money for accommodation in the city was more important than everyone's health.

Capital of the whest my arse honmayo

Let them party, one man's coughing is another man's death sentence! If we are naked and you piss on me, I will get wet with your piss, if I wear jeans, then I still get wet from your piss. Only when you put your jeans on do I feel safe because you piss yourself

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Time to start kicking some of these aresholes out of college. nuigalway , GMITOfficial get the finger out FFS. I see so many local people trying their best to obey the rules and stay safe then crap like this doesn't bring any punishment? Infuriating.

It's not just the Covid issue here ( all be it the most important one ) but it's the total disregard for local people and their property, plus the state they leave the place in. These are the eco green generation ? Like this in Galway for far too long now. Respect please.

The students are fine their riddled with more than the Corona, dirty animals

And if this was the scene this time last year when Influenza A (H3N2), influenza A(H1N1) & influenza B were doing the rounds, did anybody care, NO! So, wake up, get over Covid scare mongering, move on and live your lives!!

The army? For students socialising? Are they insane?

Arseholes

Send them to cliften to play golf 👍😎. That’s the answer .. then fill up with free beer and grub , send Bill to taxpayers.. that sort it !!! Anyone tried this yet Did it work Ok make sure put a partition on middle of the room 😂😂😷 just be on whey side .. gobshites 🤡

For Politicians calling for the Army to be deployed onto the Streets of Galway, is no answer.

This kind of shit is making everyone else who is trying to do the right thing suffer because of these selfish actions!! Young people wondering why they're getting blamed for spreading the virus.. well take a look at yourselves

Get portershed on the job🙂 A design thinking project

what do you expect , young people locked up in their dorms can't go home what did the fear mongering idiots think would happen , their to blame here not the teenagers

Someone needs to get to The Crane Bar and look for a 'Jack Taylor' He will sort this out! Get him a Guinness and a Jameson and he will be all ears! galway galwaytalks jacktaylor kenbruen

class buzz man, class buzz

I was in Galway last night and it was busier than a typical day at the Arts festival or Race week.

They were outside. There's no major risk here. BLM 281 In USA where they took place, crowded beaches, Liverpool trophy lift celebrations. None have caused a spike in cases

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