15 m. ago Willie Mullins takes his British title challenge to Plumpton

Plumpton Racecourse, established in 1884, is set to play a key part in the 2024/25 British Jump trainers’ championship this weekend. Reigning British champion Willie Mullins and Dan Skelton are sending strong squads for the BetGoodwin Easter Festival on Sunday, April 20 and Monday, April 21. The two-day fixture offers £450,000 in prize money across […] The post Willie Mullins takes his British title challenge to Plumpton appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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43 m. ago Letterkenny traffic lights could be out for five days – council

Donegal County Council  has confirmed their traffic lights in Letterkenny could be out of action until next Tuesday. The lights… The post Letterkenny traffic lights could be out for five days – council appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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58 m. ago Titans Basketball Club Launches ‘300 Club’ to Power Future Growth

Join the Movement: Help Build the Next Generation of Galway Titans Galway’s Titans Basketball Club is calling on the community to be part of something special with the launch of the Titans 300 Club — a bold new initiative aimed at building a winning future both on and off the court. The goal is simple […] The post Titans Basketball Club Launches ‘300 Club’ to Power Future Growth appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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82 m. ago Is It Time That the GAA Looks to Licensed Products to Extend Appeal?

As an island, it’s hard to deny that there are no sports that enthral us quite like the Gaelic Games. Every year, up and down the island, thousands flock to club and county games of all sizes. It’s the ultimate display of amateur sporting prowess, potentially anywhere on the planet. When it comes to the […] The post Is It Time That the GAA Looks to Licensed Products to Extend Appeal? appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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3 h. ago Harps hope to extend unbeaten run against Kerry FC at Finn Park tonight

Resurgent Finn Harps hope to extend their unbeaten run when they play host to Kerry FC in Ballybofey tonight in… The post Harps hope to extend unbeaten run against Kerry FC at Finn Park tonight appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 h. ago UG researchers secure places on prestigious European doctoral network

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Four researchers from the University of Galway have secured places on a prestigious European doctoral network The network provides researchers with training to make them more creative, entrepreneurial and innovative Researcher in Biomedical Engineering, Dr William Ronan is leading the research project ‘Advanced Nickel – Titanium Alloys […] The post UG researchers secure places on prestigious European doctoral network appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 h. ago Pensioner fined after bizarre ‘hit and run’ at Ramelton roadworks

A pensioner has been fined in court after a bizarre ‘hit and run’ at roadworks in Ramelton. The incident happened… The post Pensioner fined after bizarre ‘hit and run’ at Ramelton roadworks appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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4 h. ago Former Western Health Board farm near Ballinasloe goes on sale for a million euro

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A 100 acre former Western Health Board farm near Ballinasloe is up for sale, with a guide price of one million euro The property is in the townland of Creggaun and fronts onto the R358 Ahascragh road. The farmyard includes haysheds, a 3,000 sq ft concrete apron […] The post Former Western Health Board farm near Ballinasloe goes on sale for a million euro appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 h. ago Fire services battle major blazes at two waste facilities overnight

No injuries were reported in either incident.

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5 h. ago Calls for urgent reform after Donegal trawler skipper acquitted in court

A call has been made for the urgent reform of Ireland’s sea fisheries legislation after a trawler master was acquitted… The post Calls for urgent reform after Donegal trawler skipper acquitted in court appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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5 h. ago The US wants to move on from brokering peace in Ukraine 'if it's not doable in the short term'

“If it is, we’re in. If it’s not, then we have other priorities to focus on as well,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.

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5 h. ago Substantial funding for two pivotal research projects by ATU lecturers

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two ATU lecturers have claimed national funding to advance research on environmental and societal projects Dr Amaya Vega is working with Dr Myra Lydon of University of Galway on a project that focuses on the management of bridges in rural communities Dr Niall Maloney is collaborating with […] The post Substantial funding for two pivotal research projects by ATU lecturers appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 h. ago Donegal Gardaí get Bank Holiday road safety campaign underway

Donegal Gardaí got their Bank Holiday road safety campaign underway this morning. The initiative will remain in place until 7am… The post Donegal Gardaí get Bank Holiday road safety campaign underway appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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6 h. ago Donegal Gaeltacht will die unless more planning permissions granted – MEP Ní Mhurchú

The Donegal Gaeltacht will die if we don’t start granting more planning permissions, an Irish MEP has claimed. Cynthia Ní… The post Donegal Gaeltacht will die unless more planning permissions granted – MEP Ní Mhurchú appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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6 h. ago Minister of State for Planning to visit affordable housing scheme in Claregalway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Minister of State for Planning and Local Government will visit the new affordable housing scheme in Claregalway later this morning Minister John Cummins will tour Garraí Na Gaoithe, Lakeview, the site of the first affordable homes built in the county since 2013 The first residents of […] The post Minister of State for Planning to visit affordable housing scheme in Claregalway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 h. ago Latest Locked Out of the Market report shows no HAP properties in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The latest Locked Out of the Market report shows there were no properties in Galway to rent under the Housing Assistance Scheme Simon’s latest report found out of 1,119 properties in 16 areas across the country, only 41 were available for those on the Housing Assistance Payment […] The post Latest Locked Out of the Market report shows no HAP properties in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 h. ago Estimate of 10 million euro to upgrade underground infrastructure for Galway's street lighting

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM It’s estimated it could cost 10 million euro to upgrade underground infrastructure for Galway’s street lighting That’s according to Labour City Councillor John McDonagh who believes Storm Eowyn exposed critical faults in the infrastructure across the country He says in the short term urgent action is needed […] The post Estimate of 10 million euro to upgrade underground infrastructure for Galway's street lighting appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 h. ago 700,000 euro to protect 11 archaeological monuments in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Just under 700 thousand euro has been awarded to protect archaeological monuments in Galway It’s part of a 7.5 million euro national allocation by Heritage Minister James Browne The grants will help owners and custodians of archaeological monuments to safeguard them into the future. In the city […] The post 700,000 euro to protect 11 archaeological monuments in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 h. ago Triple Point and Noriker Power's new £15 million debt facility accelerates UK & Ireland battery storage development

Triple Point and Noriker Power's new £15 million debt facility accelerates UK & Ireland battery storage development  IFA Magazine

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9 h. ago Two historic locations added to Ireland's tentative list of UNESCO world heritage sites

Birr Castle Demesne and Dunsink Observatory were both added to the list this morning to mark World Heritage Day.

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