5 hours ago Family of swimmer who drowned in Galway pay tribute to hundreds who searched for her

The search for Máire Ní Fhátharta, who worked as an Irish language planning officer, was one of the largest and most organised ever mounted along the west coast.

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6 hours ago UMWA Local 1440 Donates to Ireland/Scotland Trip for Southern Students

UMWA Local 1440 Donates to Ireland/Scotland Trip for Southern Students  Williamson Daily News

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7 hours ago Boil Water Notice for Dunmore/Glenamaddy and Glenamaddy Public Supplies

A Boil Water Notice has been issued for Dunmore/Glenamaddy and Glenamaddy Public Supplies, affecting approximately 3,000 customers Following consultation with the Health Service Executive, Uisce Éireann has issued the notices They’re due to a deterioration in raw water quality entering the Dunmore Gortgarrow Water Treatment Plant as a result of the recent heavy rainfall All […] The post Boil Water Notice for Dunmore/Glenamaddy and Glenamaddy Public Supplies appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 hours ago Three arrested after multiple pipe bombs and drugs stash seized in Galway

Six improvised explosive devices were uncovered by gardaí during a search in Ballinasloe.

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8 hours ago Uisce Éireann restores supply to affected areas of the city and Connemara

Uisce Éireann crews have repaired a major burst in Galway City and water is returning to customers affected. The large burst on Bridge Street resulted in a supply disruption for customers on Bridge Street, Dominic Street, Nun’s Island and Presentation Road. Crews worked throughout the day to repair the burst and the system is now […] The post Uisce Éireann restores supply to affected areas of the city and Connemara appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 hours ago Councillor demands Council take urgent action to prevent Clare River overflow causing further damage

Tuam area councillor Andrew Reddington is calling for urgent action to be taken by the County Council to prevent the Clare River overflow from causing further damage. The Fine Gael councillor says the river is as high as he’s ever seen it and he’s heard of farm property being flooded in the catchment area following […] The post Councillor demands Council take urgent action to prevent Clare River overflow causing further damage appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 hours ago Some elective procedures postponed as UHG battles vomiting bug outbreak and high numbers attending A&E

Some elective procedures for tomorrow have been postponed at UHG as the hospital battles a vomiting bug outbreak and high numbers attending A&E Urgent, time sensitive cases are being prioritised. UHG is managing an outbreak of the vomiting bug in two wards, St Finbar’s and St Teresa’s. Visiting to both wards is limited to compassionate […] The post Some elective procedures postponed as UHG battles vomiting bug outbreak and high numbers attending A&E appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 hours ago Debunked: An Post says posts offering to sell undeliverable 'lost parcels' is a scam

Replies to the post in stilted English a claim to have received drones, hairdryers, or electronics.

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10 hours ago More than 9,000 pairs of fake Nike runners among items seized by officials

Revenue puts on display a selection of the counterfeit trainers with retail value of €1.73m discovered on a freight shipment from China earlier this month

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