1 hour ago Spain recovers nearly all of power grid following major blackout

Red Electrica head of operations Eduardo Prieto said the event was ‘exceptional and extraordinary’.

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2 h. ago Minister Cummins visits Galway’s newest housing milestone during Council briefing

The Junior Minister for Local Government and Planning met with Galway County Council officials at Áras an Chontae last week to discuss their strategies for rolling out new social and affordable housing initiatives throughout County Galway. During his visit, Minister of State John Cummins toured the site of a new affordable housing scheme in Claregalway. […] The post Minister Cummins visits Galway’s newest housing milestone during Council briefing appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 h. ago Galway reps join Taoiseach at Dublin Castle for Comhairle na nÓg National Showcase

Representatives from Galway city and county joined over 400 of their peers – all aged between twelve and seventeen – to offer Taoiseach Michaél Martin and other decision makers an insight into the view of the next generation. They were in Dublin Castle for the Comhairle na nÓg National Showcase 2025, which as also attended […] The post Galway reps join Taoiseach at Dublin Castle for Comhairle na nÓg National Showcase appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 h. ago Tom McKibbin in the money as Legion XIII win team trophy at LIV Mexico

Plus: Mao Saigo takes the plunge after Chevron Championship win; Mike Lorenzo Vera signs off

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2 h. ago Gerry Thornley: all four Irish provinces beaten on same weekend for first time since March 2015

Lack of depth in Ireland women’s team further exposed when losing Edel McMahon and Dorothy Wall in Saturday’s loss to Scotland

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10 h. ago Switzerland's youth fencing team apologise after Israeli flag scandal

The team drew ire in Israel and Switzerland alike for politicising the sporting event.

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12 h. ago Outgoing Garda Commissioner’s legacy one of ‘mistrust and fear’, says GRA head

Drew Harris’s policies have ‘single-handedly removed community policing from Ireland’, says GRA general secretary Ronan Slevin

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12 h. ago Canadians head to polls after car ramming killed 11 and Trump repeats call for ’51st state’

Prime minister Mark Carney’s Liberals held a 2.7-point lead over the Conservative, according to one poll

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12 h. ago Canadians head to polls after car ramming killed 11 and Trump repeats call for ‘cherished 51st’ state

Prime minister Mark Carney’s Liberals held a 2.7-point lead over the Conservative, according to one poll

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14 h. ago Health, transport and education are top priorities for Galway County Council's newest member

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Health, transport and education are top priorities for Galway County Council’s newest member Ardrahan farmer Laurie Harney has cited agriculture, health and education as his top priorities as he took his seat on Galway County Council today. Councillor Harney was co-opted onto the Gort/Kinvara seat, left vacant […] The post Health, transport and education are top priorities for Galway County Council's newest member appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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14 h. ago Two firearms, ammunition and a cocaine press seized in Woodlawn

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two firearms, ammunition and a cocaine press have been seized at a residence in the Ballinasloe area. Today’s planned search at Woodlawn was part of an ongoing operation targeting criminal activity in the Galway Division and surrounding areas. The firearms have been forwarded for a technical examination […] The post Two firearms, ammunition and a cocaine press seized in Woodlawn appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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15 h. ago Galway County Council announces 44 new affordable homes for Athenry

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council has announced plans to deliver 44 new affordable homes in Athenry. The affordable units are proposed under the Government’s ‘Housing for All’ programme. The Local Authority has today signed contracts with Studio PKA, Paul Keogh Architects, for the design of the two housing schemes. […] The post Galway County Council announces 44 new affordable homes for Athenry appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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16 h. ago St. Nicholas Market Traders threaten action unless upgrade start

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM St Nicholas’ Market traders are threatening to take further action unless Galway City Council comes foward with a start-date for the long-awaited upgrade for the famous weekly market In the latter sent a letter to the chief executive Leonard Cleary the sixteen traders are also demanding a […] The post St. Nicholas Market Traders threaten action unless upgrade start-date is provided appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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20 h. ago Galway has country's highest increase in job vacancies over last three months

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway has the country’s highest increase in job vacancies in the first quarter of the year January to March New data from the IrishJobs Q1 Jobs Index reveals Galway had a 22% increase followed by Waterford at 13% and Dublin at 3% Nationally, the total number of […] The post Galway has country's highest increase in job vacancies over last three months appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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21 h. ago Locked toilets at the Long Point in Loughrea deemed 'unacceptable'

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The locked toilets at the Long Point in Loughrea have been deemed ‘unacceptable’ There have been major improvements in this area in recent years including public lighting, a water bottle refill station and more accessible parking Local Councillor Michael Regan believes it’s no longer just a seasonal […] The post Locked toilets at the Long Point in Loughrea deemed 'unacceptable' appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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21 h. ago Trial begins today in Paris over 2016 jewel heist of Kim Kardashian

The suspects made off with $10 million worth of jewels and threatened Kardashian with a gun to the head.

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23 h. ago Public consultation event on Kingston Park and Millers Lane project tomorrow

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A ‘drop-in’ public consultation event on the Kingston Park and Millers Lane project is taking place tomorrow, Tuesday 29th. Galway City Council has launched its second public engagement process for the reimagining of the two green spaces. The drop-in event will provide an opportunity to discuss the […] The post Public consultation event on Kingston Park and Millers Lane project tomorrow appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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24 h. ago Charities confirmed for Galway Cathaoirleach Charity Ball in June

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The local charities to benefit from this year’s County Galway Cathaoirleach Charity Ball have been confirmed. Funds will be raised through the event for Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit and Hand in Hand Children’s Cancer Charity. The ball will take place in the Raheen Woods Hotel in […] The post Charities confirmed for Galway Cathaoirleach Charity Ball in June appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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26 h. ago Gaeltacht community marks 90th anniversary of exodus from west to east

Words and photos:  Matt Nolan It is now ninety years since that extraordinary day – April 12 1935 – when three specially chartered Comhlacht Busanna Éireann buses and six Great Southern and Western Railway lorries rumbled into the quiet hamlet of Ráth Chairn, just outside Athboy, in the very heart of County Meath. On board […] The post Gaeltacht community marks 90th anniversary of exodus from west to east appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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26 h. ago Historic Celtic Cross unveiled as a Famine Memorial in Mountbellew Cemetery

There was a large attendance at the blessing and unveiling of a historic Celtic Cross as a Famine Memorial in the New Cemetery, Mountbellew, on Easter Sunday. The ceremony was attended by members of the Franciscan Brothers Community, local Heritage groups, neighbours and friends. This was the result of a cooperative project between the Mountbellew […] The post Historic Celtic Cross unveiled as a Famine Memorial in Mountbellew Cemetery appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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