14 h. ago Free Christmas parking in seven Galway towns starts tomorrow

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Free parking for the Christmas period begins tomorrow (Monday) in seven Galway towns. Those included are Athenry, Ballinasloe, Clifden, Cleggan, Gort, Loughrea and Tuam. Galway County Council states that on- and off-street parking will be free from 11:00 AM every day until December 31st. The aim is […] The post Free Christmas parking in seven Galway towns starts tomorrow appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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14 h. ago ALONE representatives to speak at East Galway Speakers meeting

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM ALONE representatives, Paul Igoe and Fidelma Loftus, will speak about volunteering for that organisation, at a meeting of East Galway Speakers at Comworks, Loughrea, tomorrow night at 8pm. The Christmas themed meeting which welcomes guests, will also feature prepared speeches from two members of the Loughrea club. […] The post ALONE representatives to speak at East Galway Speakers meeting appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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39 h. ago Athenry event to mark 103rd anniversary of Liam Mellows' death

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM An event will be held in Athenry tomorrow to mark the 103rd anniversary of the death of Liam Mellows. It’s organised by Sinn Fein, and they’re honouring him as a key revolutionary figure and a prominent Anti-Treaty republican. It will be held at 12:30pm in Athenry Commemorative […] The post Athenry event to mark 103rd anniversary of Liam Mellows' death appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago Junior Sports Minister to attend Tuam meeting on Community Sport Facilities Fund

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Junior Sports Minister Charlie McConalogue is to attend tomorrow’s Tuam meeting on the Community Sport Facilities Fund The event will focus on giving advice and answering questions to help ensure local clubs are in the best possible position to benefit from the funding. The session takes place […] The post Junior Sports Minister to attend Tuam meeting on Community Sport Facilities Fund appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 d. ago National disability conference to take place at University of Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A conference is taking place at University of Galway tomorrow to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The findings of a national survey will be presented at the event, which marks the 20th of anniversary of the Disability Act 2005. The conference will feature two expert […] The post National disability conference to take place at University of Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Bacik calls for Occupied Territories Bill to be passed by Christmas

Harris has said he is open to services being included in the legislation, but the Taoiseach said the Attorney General has raised concerns.

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3 w. ago Galway volunteers and students to take part in major national climate march in Dublin

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway volunteers and students will be joining tomorrow’s national climate march in Dublin. A bus full of Trócaire volunteers from Galway, along with members of the University of Galway Students’ Union will make the trip. It’ll start in the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin at 1 tomorrow, […] The post Galway volunteers and students to take part in major national climate march in Dublin appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Connolly's first engagement as president: a visit to a Gaelscoil close to the Áras

The newly-appointed president will also visit a resource centre in Meath and a hospital in Galway tomorrow.

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4 w. ago 400 SIPTU delegates gathering in Galway from tomorrow for national conference

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM More than 400 SIPTU delegates will be gathering in Galway from tomorrow for its national conference. Held every two years, the event will see motions on issues, such as housing and the economy, discussed and debated. Delegates representing workers from across the country will attend the event, […] The post 400 SIPTU delegates gathering in Galway from tomorrow for national conference appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago Galway Autism Partnership and Medtronic to host Special Quiet Time event

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway Autism Partnership, in partnership with Medtronic, will host a special “Quiet Time” event as part of tomorrow’s Galway Science & Technology Festival. This event is designed to offer a comfortable, sensory-friendly environment for individuals who may find the full festival atmosphere challenging or overwhelming and will […] The post Galway Autism Partnership and Medtronic to host Special Quiet Time event appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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