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Sunday, TG4, 9.30pm A concert of traditional music from St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church in the heart of Galway city, presented by Cormac Begley. During the 1990’s, the duet Begley and Steve Cooney reached national acclaim and were regarded as one of the foremost performers of Irish music. Cooney pioneered a new approach to traditional accompaniment and formed a perfect marriage with Begley’s energetic west Kerry style. They are joined by Canon Gary Hastings, Kevin Hough, Saileog Ní Cheannabháin and Clíodhna Ní Bheaglaoich, each bringing their own unique musical talents to this historic and majestic setting.
The HSE has announced that the new contract for the helicopter service to Tory Island has been awarded to Executive Helicopters Maintenance Ltd.
A long standing arrangement has been in place to provide a helicopter service for transporting the GP, Public Health Nurse and other HSE primary care staff to the island for planned healthcare provision.
The new contract with Executive Helicopters Maintenance Ltd will come into effect from 1st January 2021 and the helicopter will be stationed at Falcarragh.
The HSE say they have prioritised Tory Island in ensuring minimum disruption to services following the UK s exit from the European Union.