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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5 hours ago ‘This really hits home, it’s like a kick in the guts’ – hundreds march in solidarity with ‘incredibly brave’ Nikita Hand

‘This really hits home, it’s like a kick in the guts’ – hundreds march in solidarity with ‘incredibly brave’ Nikita Hand  Irish Independent

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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 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 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 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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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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