4 hours ago ‘Consent is not talked about enough’: Dublin rally held in solidarity with Nikita Hand after Conor McGregor case

Several hundred people assemble in front of City Hall before marching to DPP offices to protest decision not to bring criminal charges against mixed martial arts fighter

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6 hours ago Man charged with €490k cocaine possession played 'significant role' for Keane crime gang

Stephen McNamara, (43), with an address at Woodcock Hill, Meelick, Co Clare, appeared before Limerick District Court, charged with one count of possession of cocaine for sale or supply.

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8 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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8 hours ago TY students in five Galway schools to receive Road Safety Education Training

TY students in five Galway schools are to receive Road Safety Education Training. Teachers who will deliver the training this new school term have been trained by the Road Safety Authority. The schools are: St. Brigid’s College Loughrea, Coláiste Naomh Eoin Inis Meáin, Coláiste Muire Máthair Galway City, Merlin College Doughiska and Coláiste Bhaile Chláir […] The post TY students in five Galway schools to receive Road Safety Education Training 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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9 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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11 hours ago President Higgins presents Gold Gaisce medals to eight Galway young people

President Michael D Higgins has presented Gold Gaisce medals to eight young people from Galway at a ceremony this afternoon Three of them are with Music Matters in Loughrea; Abbie Curley, Conor Fallen and Harry Stephen Kingsland. Another three are with the University of Galway; Niamh Lynch, Tahsin Ibne Kamal Labib and Tara McLaughlin. While […] The post President Higgins presents Gold Gaisce medals to eight Galway young people appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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12 hours ago Galway County Council urged to give clear message on Active Travel funding

Galway County Council is being urged to provide a clear message on applying for Active Travel funding. Councillor Andrew Reddington has raised concerns with the model, saying the criteria being established locally was different to what was proposed nationally. The Fine Gael councillor feels there were mixed messages at play and some areas are being […] The post Galway County Council urged to give clear message on Active Travel funding appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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13 hours ago Public meeting in Clifden to discuss rural housing crisis and population decline

A public meeting will take place in Clifden this evening to discuss the rural housing crisis, as well as population decline. It’s hosted by Connemara Chamber and takes place at the Alcock and Brown Hotel at 8pm. It’ll discuss the findings of a major housing and planning survery carried out by the chamber earlier this […] The post Public meeting in Clifden to discuss rural housing crisis and population decline appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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