10 h. ago Netanyahu expects to meet Trump to discuss new phase of Gaza plan

Israeli PM says second stage of US president’s proposal for Palestinian enclave is close

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13 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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13 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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14 h. ago Galway Minister welcomes major EU investment in Galway digital infrastructure

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The announcement of €35 million in EU Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding for digital infrastructure has been welcomed by Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports Seán Canney. Of that, €31 million will go to projects in the West of Ireland. The […] The post Galway Minister welcomes major EU investment in Galway digital infrastructure appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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19 h. ago Integrated Care Hub enhances cardiac care for patients across East Galway

Cardiology patients across East Galway are experiencing faster, more accessible, and personalised care thanks to a new Integrated Care Hub Enhances which provides a community-based Consultant-led and Clinical Nurse Specialist service. Led by Consultant Cardiologist Dr Nuria Farre, the East Galway Roscommon Integrated Care Hub has seen over 1,000 patients since its introduction in April […] The post Integrated Care Hub enhances cardiac care for patients across East Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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19 h. ago Galway girl honoured for her selfless dedication to younger brother

A twelve-year-old Galway girl is Connacht’s Young Carer of the Year for the outstanding support she constantly offers to her brave ten-year-old brother. Mia Doherty from Derryvode, Williamstown, helps care for her brother Shaun, who has a rare overgrowth condition (PROS) and a rare, chronic inflammatory bone disease (CRMO). Always by his side, Mia helps […] The post Galway girl honoured for her selfless dedication to younger brother appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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38 h. ago Weather to remain unsettled over weekend with rain and strong winds

Met Éireann forecasts heavier outbreaks with maximum temperatures of up to 12 degrees

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38 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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39 h. ago Galway Rural Development welcome changes to Rural Social Scheme

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The announcement this week of three major changes to the Rural Social Scheme has been warmly welcomed by Galway Rural Development. The RSS is an income support initiative providing part-time employment for farmers and fishers in receipt of certain social welfare payments and who are underemployed. The […] The post Galway Rural Development welcome changes to Rural Social Scheme appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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43 h. ago Trad legend leads community’s tribute to iconic Galway hurler

THE contribution made by Galway hurling legend, the late Michael Coleman, to his local community and church, will be remembered next week at a special musical event. One of Ireland’s best known traditional folk singers – Seán Keane from Caherlistrane – will deliver the ‘evening of music’ in memory of Michael Coleman on Friday, December […] The post Trad legend leads community’s tribute to iconic Galway hurler appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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43 h. ago Council confirms that social and affordable scheme will break ground by Christmas

Galway County Council has announced that site works on one of the largest social and affordable housing schemes delivered in east Galway will commence before Christmas. The local authority has signed a €14.95 million contract with C&N Higgins Construction for the construction of 56 homes at Cosmona, Loughrea. The scheme comprises 44 houses and 12 […] The post Council confirms that social and affordable scheme will break ground by Christmas appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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43 h. ago Dublin activists renew push to rename Herzog Park over Israel’s genocide in Gaza

Dublin activists renew push to rename Herzog Park over Israel’s genocide in Gaza  Press TV

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53 h. ago Taoiseach won’t comment on Russia link to drone incursion during Zelensky’s Dublin visit

Taoiseach won’t comment on Russia link to drone incursion during Zelensky’s Dublin visit  The Irish Independent

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54 h. ago ‘You haven’t sent a decent song in 25 years’: Israel attacks Ireland over Eurovision boycott

‘You haven’t sent a decent song in 25 years’: Israel attacks Ireland over Eurovision boycott  The Telegraph

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54 h. ago ‘You haven’t sent a decent song in 25 years’: Israel hits out at Ireland over Eurovision boycott

‘You haven’t sent a decent song in 25 years’: Israel hits out at Ireland over Eurovision boycott  The Telegraph

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55 h. ago Taoiseach backs Eurovision boycott but DUP says it 'won’t make a jot of difference'

Michelle O’Neill welcomed the move but Emma Little-Pengelly said it ‘won’t make a jot of difference’.

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55 h. ago Eurovision fallout over Israel entry potentially leads RTÉ down slippery slope

Broadcaster’s move raises questions as to whether Eurovision sets a precedent

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55 h. ago Three people to receive National Bravery Awards for Galway rescues

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Three people will receive National Bravery Awards this afternoon for risking their own lives to save others in Galway. They’ll be presented with medals and a certificate at a special ceremony at Leinster House at 4pm. One set of awards will go to Kinvara man and Garda […] The post Three people to receive National Bravery Awards for Galway rescues appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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55 h. ago Next week's taxi protests in Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Cork postponed

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A planned 6 day protest in Dublin by taxi drivers from Monday has been suspended along with a one day protest in Galway on Tuesday. The action, which is in protest at Uber’s introduction of fixed fares, has been suspended pending the outcome of a meeting at […] The post Next week's taxi protests in Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Cork postponed appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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59 h. ago Electronic tagging pilot project for those on temporary release and bail to be rolled out

The tender for the electronic monitoring service provider is worth €1.5m.

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