3 hours ago Body recovered near Silverstrand during search for missing swimmer Máire Ní Fhátharta

Agencies involved in the search for missing Spiddal swimmer Máire Ní Fhátharta have recovered near Silverstrand It comes on the 11th day of an extensive, multi-agency operation in an effort to locate Máire The 32-year-old was one of two swimmers reported missing from Silverstrand beach on Tuesday of last week The remains of another swimmer […] The post Body recovered near Silverstrand during search for missing swimmer Máire Ní Fhátharta appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 hours ago Killary Adventure Company to create 20 new jobs after acquiring Sleepzone Connemara

Killary Adventure Company has announced the creation of 20 new jobs, after acquiring Sleepzone Connemara Hostel. The hostel building, which overlooks Killary Fjord, dates back to the 1860s. Killary Adventure Company intends to transform the premises into modern eco-friendly accommodation, increasing its total number of on-site beds to over 200. Director Ciara Young says it’s […] The post Killary Adventure Company to create 20 new jobs after acquiring Sleepzone Connemara appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 hours ago HSE recognised for its use of AI and technology at University Hospital Galway

Galway has secured four awards at the PMI National Project Awards 2024 The competition recognises both individuals and teams for excellence in project management in Ireland. Aerogen claimed Project Management Office of the Year, while the HSE was recognised for its use of AI and technology at University Hospital Galway. Two members of the Expleo […] The post HSE recognised for its use of AI and technology at University Hospital Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 hours ago City Council confirms valuation will be sought of controversial new offices at Crown Square

Galway City Council has confirmed that an independent valuation will be sought of the controversial new offices at Crown Square. The full cost of the move was estimated at €55m in 2022, including fit out of the building. But two years later and some are now claiming the final bill could be up to €75m, […] The post City Council confirms valuation will be sought of controversial new offices at Crown Square appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 hours ago Long awaited new city bus network expected in 2025 could still be years away

A long anticipated new bus network for Galway City may not be rolled out for at least another two years – or possibly even longer. Under the project, there’ll be an increase of 50 percent in services in the city, as well as Barna and Oranmore. Routes will be extended, with more frequent services, and […] The post Long awaited new city bus network expected in 2025 could still be years away appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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12 hours ago Commencement notices in city and county set to end year on record high

The number of commencement notices for new homes in Galway city and county is set to end 2024 on a record high. 2,178 commencement notices have been issued across Galway – almost twice as high as every other year since 2014. In the city, 922 notices were issued between January and October – compared to […] The post Commencement notices in city and county set to end year on record high appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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13 hours ago Galway West Fine Gael candidate Sean Kyne says Galway City Taskforce needed

A dedicated Galway City Taskforce should be established to rejuvenate the city and guide its future development. That’s according to Galway West Fine Gael candidate Sean Kyne, who says Galway has incredible potential. He wants to see stakeholders brought together to focus on key areas like safety, investment, business, vibrant community life and traffic solutions. […] The post Galway West Fine Gael candidate Sean Kyne says Galway City Taskforce needed appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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13 hours ago Galway West Sinn Fein candidate Mairead Farrell says greater pressure needed on dereliction

More pressure is needed to deal with the number of vacant and derelict sites across Galway. That’s according to Galway West Sinn Fein candidate Mairead Farrell, who says the Government has completed failed to take effective action. She claims there are more than 800 vacant or derelict properties in Galway – but Galway County Council […] The post Galway West Sinn Fein candidate Mairead Farrell says greater pressure needed on dereliction appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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13 hours ago National Lottery says 7 million euro Jackpot ticket was sold in Carraroe

The National Lottery says the 7 million euro Lotto Jackpot ticket was sold in Eurospar in An Cheathrú Rua Officials from the National Lottery will be at the Carraroe store later today to mark the big win The Galway winner becomes the 10th Lotto Jackpot winner of 2024 They also become the county’s second biggest […] The post National Lottery says 7 million euro Jackpot ticket was sold in Carraroe appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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