6 h. ago ALDI reopens Galway Retail Park store following €2.8M revamp

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM ALDI has reopened its Galway Retail Park store following a €2.8 million revamp It showcases an award-winning layout and design There’s also a new-instore bakery, self-checkouts, wider aisles and hi-spec fixtures and fittings.   The post ALDI reopens Galway Retail Park store following €2.8M revamp appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 h. ago Michael D Higgins hosts final tea party at the Áras as Misneach prepares for new home

Guests include scientists from University of Galway who earlier this year helped discover a new planet

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7 h. ago Quarter of a million people on Galway electorate for tomorrow's Presidential Election

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Just shy of a quarter of a million people across Galway can vote in tomorrow’s Presidential Election. 102 thousand 959 people are on the electorate in Galway West, 86 thousand 497 in Galway East, and another 60 thousand 278 in the Roscommon/Galway area. There will be three […] The post Quarter of a million people on Galway electorate for tomorrow's Presidential Election appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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10 h. ago Kenny Galway announced as Leapmotor Ireland's fourth retail partner

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Kenny Galway has announced that it’s Leapmotor Ireland’s fourth retail partner. Leapmotor is one of the fastest-growing electric vehicle brands around the world. This is its first partnership in Connacht, and it allows Galway customers to have access to next- generation electric mobility The post Kenny Galway announced as Leapmotor Ireland's fourth retail partner appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago Galway councillor among country's highest Social Media spenders for General Election

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Councillor Noel Thomas was among the country’s highest Social Media spenders for the General Election of 2024. The Independent Ireland Councillor for Connemara spent just over ten thousand euro on social media advertising. The report comes after Google, along with Meta who run Facebook and […] The post Galway councillor among country's highest Social Media spenders for General Election appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago Minister for Older People to be keynote speaker as Galway hosts National Age Friendly awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The National Age Friendly Awards are being held in Galway city this evening where Minister of State for Older People Kieran O Donnell will be the keynote speaker. The event in the Galmont Hotel at 6.30pm is being hosted by Galway City and County Councils on behalf […] The post Minister for Older People to be keynote speaker as Galway hosts National Age Friendly awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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12 h. ago Plans move forward for new Galway Hospice building at Ballybane

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A tender for the building of the new Galway Hospice at Ballyane is expected to be issued within the next few weeks. The HSE has confirmed that planning will be lodged next year, with the new building to be hosted on the Brothers of Charity site. It’s […] The post Plans move forward for new Galway Hospice building at Ballybane appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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13 h. ago Cork wildlife park to stay closed for weeks following bird flu outbreak

Fota Wildlife Park euthanised some of impacted greylag goose population following outbreak

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14 h. ago Buncrana Christmas Market returns with extra magic and new Santa’s express train!

Advertisement This festive season, Swan Park transforms into the North West’s ultimate Christmas destination as the Buncrana Christmas Market opens… The post Buncrana Christmas Market returns with extra magic and new Santa’s express train! appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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16 h. ago Kinvara boardwalk project in limbo as costs considered too high

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The long-awaited Kinvara boardwalk project is in limbo as the costs are considered too high Lands were acquired by the council in 2022 to allow for the construction of a boardwalk which would connect Dunguaire Castle with Kinvara Village, but little progress has been made since then. […] The post Kinvara boardwalk project in limbo as costs considered too high appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago President Higgins and Sabina host final afternoon tea at the Aras before returning home to Galway city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina have hosted their final afternoon tea at Áras an Uachtaráin before they return home to Galway city At yesterday’s event, they welcomed approximately 100 members of the public, groups and organisations from around the country They included a group […] The post President Higgins and Sabina host final afternoon tea at the Aras before returning home to Galway city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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18 h. ago Kinvara men just survive fierce Beagh fightback in local derby

KINVARA 1-21 BEAGH 1-19 By OISÍN NOONE AT KENNY PARK KINVARA are through to their second consecutive Intermediate county final, where they will face last year’s semi-final opponents Meelick-Eyrecourt, after they barely held on to victory against Beagh in Athenry last Sunday. The game looked done and dusted when Luca Danjou’s goal gave them a […] The post Kinvara men just survive fierce Beagh fightback in local derby appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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30 h. ago Bon Jovi to play Croke Park next summer after singer's recovery from vocal chord surgery

The group teased the announcement the day before with a photograph of the band.

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30 h. ago HSE West to appear before Dáil Health Committee over Portiuncula maternity services

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The HSE has been invited to appear before the Dáil Health Committee to answer questions on maternity services at Portiuncula Hospital. High risk pregnancies have been moved away from the hospital, amid reviews into the deaths of several babies there. Galway Roscommon TD Martin Daly, who’s a […] The post HSE West to appear before Dáil Health Committee over Portiuncula maternity services appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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30 h. ago Eight Galway businesses qualify for the Irish Family Business Awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Eight Galway businesses are hoping for votes from the public over the next few weeks for the Irish Family Business Awards. Divilly Brothers, Carnmore – Best customer service Luxury Irish Tours, Loughrea – Fastest growing family business Atak Sports, Tuam – Retail and wholesale family business of […] The post Eight Galway businesses qualify for the Irish Family Business Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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31 h. ago Bon Jovi confirm return to Ireland with summer gig in Croke Park

Bon Jovi confirm return to Ireland with summer gig in Croke Park  Irish Examiner

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32 h. ago Lions v Ulster: Losing Ireland quartet 'a bit disruptive' for visitors before Ellis Park contest

Lions v Ulster: Losing Ireland quartet 'a bit disruptive' for visitors before Ellis Park contest  BBC

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34 h. ago Minister officially opening two new residential centres for disabled people in Galway city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Minister Norma Foley is today officially opening two new residential centres for disabled people in Galway city The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality is opening Corrib Lodge at Liosbán which is Resilience Healthcare’s newest children’s residential service in Galway. It’s a high support, residential service for […] The post Minister officially opening two new residential centres for disabled people in Galway city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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34 h. ago University Hospital Galway under pressure with high attendances in the Emergency Department

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University Hospital Galway is under pressure today with high attendances in the Emergency Department The hospital is advising of long wait times in the ED which has been extremely busy over the past few days Further high attendances are expected over the bank holiday weekend. Due to […] The post University Hospital Galway under pressure with high attendances in the Emergency Department appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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37 h. ago Campus Anti Genocide protestors storm their way into University of Galway's Quad building

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Protestors at the University of Galway banging drums and chanting loudly have stormed their way into the Quad building The Campus Anti Genocide coalition is calling on the new University President to cease collaboration with Israeli IT company Technion. The rally involving about 70 people has been […] The post Campus Anti Genocide protestors storm their way into University of Galway's Quad building appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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