55 m. ago ‘Uncle’ figure who raped girl while he was a lodger in her home jailed for seven years

Victim, who was aged between 11 and 14, tells court rape has had severe and long-lasting consequences

Events

2 h. ago Westlife announce five extra Dublin shows as part of anniversary tour

Westlife will now perform 10 nights at Dublin's 3Arena in 2026 as part of 'homecoming residency'

Politics

2 h. ago Catriona Devine & Kay Byrne bring four European Masters medals home to Finn Valley AC

Catriona Devine and Kay Byrne have added to their illustrious athletics careers once again at the European Masters Athletics Championships.… The post Catriona Devine & Kay Byrne bring four European Masters medals home to Finn Valley AC appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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6 h. ago Three county GAA clubs to benefit from community energy fund

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Three county GAA clubs have been selected to benefit from a community fund operating by energy provider SE Systems. It’s awarded half a million euro to 45 communities across the country. Under this latest allocation, money will go towards Kinvara GAA, Clarinbridge GAA, and Portumna GAA The […] The post Three county GAA clubs to benefit from community energy fund appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 h. ago €6m in grants to refurbish 100 vacant and derelict Galway homes

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Almost €6 million in grants has helped bring over a hundred vacant and derelict homes back into use in Galway. Since 2022, 765 refurbishment grant applications were made, with 520 approvals from homeowners across the city and county. Nationally, the figures revealed by the Housing Minister show […] The post €6m in grants to refurbish 100 vacant and derelict Galway homes appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 h. ago 'War on dereliction’ as 13 councils fail to acquire any derelict site through CPO last year

Eight local authorities also failed to commence a CPO.

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7 h. ago Thirteen councils revealed not to have used their powers to CPO any derelict sites last year

Eight local authorities also failed to commence a CPO.

Politics

8 h. ago Councillors pass €12.8m budget for Loughrea Gort/Kinvara area

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Local councillors have passed a 12.8 million euro budget for the Loughrea and Gort/Kinvara area in 2026. The annual budget covers the running of the municipal district – such as roadworks, social housing maintenance, public parks, and street parking. Councillors raised concerns over the 311 thousand euro […] The post Councillors pass €12.8m budget for Loughrea Gort/Kinvara area appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 h. ago Minister officially opens Galway City Partnership’s rooftop balcony garden

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway City Partnership’s rooftop balcony garden on the Headford Road has been officially opened by Minister Dara Calleary. Situated above Lidl the roof area has been transformed into an urban oasis of organic vegetables, a variety of herbs and salads and a fig tree in the greenhouse. […] The post Minister officially opens Galway City Partnership’s rooftop balcony garden appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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10 h. ago Dublin 15 residents concerned about proximity of delivery drones to their homes

Dublin 15 residents concerned about proximity of delivery drones to their homes  The Irish Independent

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10 h. ago Lagan Homes gets green light for 494 homes in south Dublin despite local opposition

Lagan Homes gets green light for 494 homes in south Dublin despite local opposition  The Irish Times

Politics

10 h. ago Early morning service to continue until Ceannt works are completed

A new temporary early morning, weekday commuter train service from Athenry into Galway and left the station on Monday – coinciding with major phases of works on the Ceannt Station and Oranmore projects. These works necessitated the stabling of a train at Athenry, which has allowed the new 06:50hrs Athenry to Galway service to run […] The post Early morning service to continue until Ceannt works are completed appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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10 h. ago Conamara Sea Week puts spotlight on marine life and cultural heritage

The annual celebration of all things sea – from the unique and rich environment to marine life and cultural heritage – takes place later this month with the start of the 41st annual Conamara Sea Week Festival in Letterfrack. Running from October 18 to 27, this year’s programme is bursting with events and activities to […] The post Conamara Sea Week puts spotlight on marine life and cultural heritage appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago We would like to buy a second home in Spain. What are the tax implications?

Property Clinic: Tax on rental income and inheritance are two things to consider when buying abroad

Economics

21 h. ago Companies sue Ministers over alleged breach of €4.4 million contract for IP accommodation centre

Firms claim defendants have repudiated a contract to refurbish Knockmitten House in Western Industrial Estate

Politics

21 h. ago Servicing for all renewable energy systems by Donegal experts

Advertisement J&S Renewables provides maintenance and repairs of modern heating and ventilation systems for homeowners and businesses across Donegal. We… The post Servicing for all renewable energy systems by Donegal experts appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Science

21 h. ago Humphreys questioned about credit union that she managed taking debtors to court

Humphrey has been critical of her rival Connolly for representing banks in home repossession cases during the recession.

Events

22 h. ago Search to intensify tomorrow morning for missing University of Galway student

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The search is to intensify tomorrow morning for missing University of Galway student Conor Harrington. The 20-year-old has been missing since last Wednesday and significant air, land and sea searches have been taking place Crews will gather in Renville in Oranmore tomorrow morning to continue the search […] The post Search to intensify tomorrow morning for missing University of Galway student appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

23 h. ago Galway based technology company to hold AI training in the city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway-based technology company Nuuaa has launched a training initiative to help local businesses put AI to work in a practical, results-driven way. The one-day, in-person workshop AI for Sales and Marketing Professionals takes place in the city at Crewe on the Monivea Road this Thursday. It will […] The post Galway based technology company to hold AI training in the city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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24 h. ago Killer who has never had a job jailed over ‘grandiose’ €100,000 home renovations

Sums of €4,000 and £3,900 seized from house to be forfeited, Special Criminal Court rules

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