22 h. ago Local TD suggests Trump "inform himself better on people" following Conor McGregor appearance

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local TD says US President Donald Trump should “inform himself better on people” in response to Conor McGregors appearance at the White House. The former UFC champion, who was found liable for rape in a civil trial last year, met with Donald Trump and Elon Musk […] The post Local TD suggests Trump "inform himself better on people" following Conor McGregor appearance appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 d. ago Distressed cygnets finding it difficult to source feeding grounds

A juvenile swan found in distress at night in the car park of Galway Shopping Centre last week highlighted the ‘housing crisis’ affecting local cygnets. Mary Joyce Glynn of Galway and Claddagh Swan Rescue said juvenile swans – aged up to a year – who are ‘beat off’ by their parents, are finding it difficult […] The post Distressed cygnets finding it difficult to source feeding grounds appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. ago Mayor of Galway hosts twinning reception for Notre Dame students

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Mayor of Galway Peter Keane has hosted a reception for 24 Notre Dame University MBA students The students are in Galway for a week long ‘Grow Irish’ immersive consulting experience, with local companies Best Practice, Clubforce, QualTech, White Spire, and Cope Galway. The project grew from […] The post Mayor of Galway hosts twinning reception for Notre Dame students appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago Local TD "trembles" at push for Garda facial recognition technology

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local TD has told the Dáil she “trembles at the thought” of the use of facial recognition technology by Gardaí. Galway West TD Catherine Connolly was contributing to a debate on policing and community safety. She said there’s too much of a push on technology, while […] The post Local TD "trembles" at push for Garda facial recognition technology appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Local senator raises plight of "forgotten" Irish diaspora in Argentina

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local senator has used the Seanad to raise the plight of the “forgotten” Irish diaspora in Argentina. Irish emigrants arrived in the South American country in large numbers from the early 1800’s until the early 1900’s. Today, the modern Irish-Argentine community is estimated to be up […] The post Local senator raises plight of "forgotten" Irish diaspora in Argentina appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago County Council receives 120 submissions to Gort Local Area Plan

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council has received 120 submissions from the public on the Gort Local Area Plan. The plan sets out a strategy for the development of the town over the next six years. Those submissions are now being looked at by the Forward Planning Team. Several submissions […] The post County Council receives 120 submissions to Gort Local Area Plan appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago €4m in greenway and active travel funding for Galway local authorities

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Just shy of four million euro in greenway and active travel funding has been allocated to Galway. The majority of the funding from Transport Infrastructure Ireland funding – 3.5 million euro – has been awarded to the County Council. While €200,000 has been allocated to the City […] The post €4m in greenway and active travel funding for Galway local authorities appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Donegal to receive €4.27 million for Greenways and National Roads Active Travel infrastructure

Donegal County Council has been allocated €4.27 million for Greenways and National Roads Active Travel infrastructure. The funding is part… The post Donegal to receive €4.27 million for Greenways and National Roads Active Travel infrastructure appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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2 w. ago Local TD says uncertainty in Claregalway over ongoing liquidation of Xerotech completely unacceptable

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local TD says there’s great “uncertainty” in Claregalway over the ongoing liquidation of battery technology firm Xerotech. The firm announced it was shutting down just days after a major battery combustion incident that saw Claregalway Corporate Park and local schools evacuated. Since then, liquidators have been […] The post Local TD says uncertainty in Claregalway over ongoing liquidation of Xerotech completely unacceptable appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Councillor says Western Regional Homeless Action Plan lacks key details

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local councillor claims the Western Regional Homeless Action Plan is lacking key details. The plan sets out key objectives on how to meet the needs of people in the region over the next two years. County Councillors have been presented with the plan, and adopted it […] The post Councillor says Western Regional Homeless Action Plan lacks key details appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Councillor calls for exemptions to allow for burning of Storm Eowyn waste

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local councillor is calling for an exemption to allow for the burning of waste materials following Storm Eowyn. The Fine Gael councillor says people are doing their best by hiring skips for some of the materials brought down by the storm, but the cost of the […] The post Councillor calls for exemptions to allow for burning of Storm Eowyn waste appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Galway Libraries project wins gold at annual Local Authority Members Association Awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Galway Libraries project aimed at promoting community participation, social inclusion, and the protection of heritage and the environment has been named the overall winner of the annual Local Authority Members Association Awards following last night’s gala awards ceremony held in Cork. The ‘Fish and Chips – […] The post Galway Libraries project wins gold at annual Local Authority Members Association Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Council reveals will refurbish vacant properties as part of social housing plans

More than 100 new social and affordable housing will be provided in the Tuam area over the next year, according to Galway County Council – many through the local authority’s acquisition of existing vacant properties. This was confirmed at a meeting of Tuam Municipal Council when it was stated that more than four and a […] The post Council reveals will refurbish vacant properties as part of social housing plans appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Local tour guides mark International Tourist Guide Day with special walk around city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Today is International Tourist Guide Day – and local tour guides marked it with a special walk around the city. The day is celebrated on February 21st every year in more than 70 countries across the world. The event raises awareness of tourist guides as ambassadors, and […] The post Local tour guides mark International Tourist Guide Day with special walk around city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Local TD "sickened" by Government hypocrisy on getting things done 'overnight'

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local TD says she’s “sickened” by the Government’s hypocrisy on the ability to get things done ‘overnight’. Galway West Deputy Mairead Farrell has spoken for the second time in the Dáil on the Government’s so-called “railroading” of legislation to increase the number of junior ministers. Last […] The post Local TD "sickened" by Government hypocrisy on getting things done 'overnight' appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago Local MEP levels "spin doctor" charge at EU over Mercosur trade deal

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Local MEP Luke “Ming” Flanagan has accused the EU of using “spin doctors” when it comes to Irish farmers and the Mercosur trade deal. It is the biggest trade deal ever negotiated by the EU, and it would see tariffs worth billions cut on products coming from […] The post Local MEP levels "spin doctor" charge at EU over Mercosur trade deal appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago Bringing communities together to improve home energy efficiency

Residents and community groups are invited to join the Sustainable Energy Communities (SECs) Drop-in Clinic on Thursday, 20th February 2025, from 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. at the Retrofit Rig in O’Higgins Yard, Shantalla, Galway. Local groups will be provided with valuable information and supports to improve the energy efficiency of homes within their communities. […] The post Bringing communities together to improve home energy efficiency appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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