2 h. ago Live updates: Netanyahu says more Israeli attacks on Iran ‘on the way’ as retaliatory missiles intercepted

Live updates: Israel indicated it would next set its sights on the enrichment facility known as Fordo, Iran’s second-largest and most fortified nuclear complex

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2 h. ago BBC will not appeal against Gerry Adams’s defamation case victory

Former Sinn Féin president calls for ‘substantial reform’ of broadcaster

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5 h. ago PSNI appeal for identification of four people after Northern Ireland's fourth night of violence

PSNI appeal for identification of four people after Northern Ireland's fourth night of violence  IrishCentral

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5 h. ago Two Government Ministers to meet Gaeltacht housing groups in Connemara

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two Government Ministers will be in Connemara today meeting with Gaeltacht housing groups in Connemara. Banú and Tintéan will be raising their concerns with Housing Minister James Browne and Gaeltacht Minister Dara Calleary. The groups will be speaking to the Ministers in relation a lack of housing […] The post Two Government Ministers to meet Gaeltacht housing groups in Connemara appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 h. ago Galway's Jane O'Leary to receive National Concert Hall Lifetime Achievement Award

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM World renowned Galway composer Jane O’Leary is to receive the National Concert Hall Lifetime Achievement Award The award recognises outstanding contributions to Irish musical life, which comprise more than five decades for Jane In 1981 Jane O’Leary was instrumental in the founding of Music for Galway and […] The post Galway's Jane O'Leary to receive National Concert Hall Lifetime Achievement Award appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 h. ago Datavant announces Bonham Quay campus as Galway HQ for its global R&D centre

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Datavant, the health data platform, has announced the Bonham Quay campus as its Galway HQ for its global R&D centre The company recently announced its expansion into Ireland and its plans to create 125 jobs initially in Galway It’s taking the top two floors in the Calatrava […] The post Datavant announces Bonham Quay campus as Galway HQ for its global R&D centre appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 h. ago 'He's following me': Terrified student granted restraining order against ex

In evidence, the woman recounted how, after their relationship of a couple of years ended a few weeks ago, her ex started following her.

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8 h. ago Tanáiste acknowledges "compelling case" for new naval base in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Tanáiste has acknowledged there’s a strong and “compelling” case for a new naval base in Galway. And it was Galway West TD John Connolly making that case in the Dáil, on the back of a public consultation on a new national maritime security strategy. He said […] The post Tanáiste acknowledges "compelling case" for new naval base in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 h. ago Dublin – One City, Many Stories: ‘Joyce’s legacy washes over every writer like the waves at Sandymount’

Dublin – One City, Many Stories: ‘Joyce’s legacy washes over every writer like the waves at Sandymount’  The Irish Independent

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10 h. ago Housing Minister officially opens newly renovated Threshold office in city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Minister for Housing James Browne is having very busy day around Galway city and county today. He started the day by officially cutting the ribbon on Threshold’s newly renovated office on Prospect Hill in the city. He’s also meeting with the Residential Tenancies Board, Simon Community, […] The post Housing Minister officially opens newly renovated Threshold office in city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago Dr Leo Quinlan appointed inaugural Head at UG's School of Pharmacy

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Dr Leo Quinlan has been appointed the inaugural Head of the School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences at the University of Galway. The appointment marks a significant milestone with the creation of the University’s first-ever School of Pharmacy since its foundation in 1845. Dr Quinlan is currently […] The post Dr Leo Quinlan appointed inaugural Head at UG's School of Pharmacy appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago Calls for urgent investment in water infrastructure in the city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There are calls for urgent investment in water infrastructure in Galway City. City East Councillor Alan Cheevers believes water outages seem to have become more frequent. Fianna Fáil Councillor Cheevers insists infrastructure needs to keep up with the city’s fast growth. He says water problems are disrupting […] The post Calls for urgent investment in water infrastructure in the city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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15 h. ago Air India disaster: rescue teams with sniffer dogs search site of plane crash that killed more than 260 people

One of two black boxes is reportedly found, Indian PM Narendra Modi visits crash scene in Ahmedabad city

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15 h. ago Galway soprano finishes first in two competitions at Feis Ceoil

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Galway soprano has finished in first place at two competitions at the annual Feis Ceoil being held in Dublin. Aimee Banks, from Moycullen has won the Percy Whitehead Cup and Thomas Moore Cup. She could claim more silverware over the next few days as she prepares […] The post Galway soprano finishes first in two competitions at Feis Ceoil appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago New opera will take Arts Festival audiences on virtual trip to Mars

Irish National Opera (INO) will take audiences on a virtual trip to Mars during next month’s Galway International Arts Festival. In the darkly comic MARS, four astronauts and a sentient AI software interface are sealed into a spacecraft for nine months on a one-way mission to the red planet. As they drift through the void, […] The post New opera will take Arts Festival audiences on virtual trip to Mars appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago Summer concert series with Eleanor Shanley returns to Ballinasloe

The summer concert series in Ballinasloe with Eleanor Shanley and friends will return to Moycarn Lodge and Marina this year, following the sellout success of the inaugural series last year. This year’s Summer Series will start this Friday, June 13, when Eleanor will host  fellow singer/songwriter Mike Hanrahan of Stockton’s Wing, along with poet, playwright […] The post Summer concert series with Eleanor Shanley returns to Ballinasloe appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago Spat over process of dividing €500,000 funding to groups in Galway city

Members of the Council’s ruling pact have been accused of ‘wasting community groups’ time’ in a row over the divvying up of half-a-million euro in grants. A simmering dispute on the Council’s newly formed Grants Committee spilled into the Chamber at Monday’s meeting of the local authority where a number of councillors hit out at […] The post Spat over process of dividing €500,000 funding to groups in Galway city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago Autism classes delayed at Dublin school in dispute over parish hall

Two classes for pupils with autism were meant to be ready by September – but construction on the hall to hold them now isn’t expected to start until then.

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17 h. ago Autism classes face delays at Dublin school in dispute over parish hall

Two classes for pupils with autism were meant to be ready by September – but construction on the hall to hold them now isn’t expected to start until then.

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17 h. ago One in four single people seeking emergency accommodation are from direct provision, say homeless agencies

Meeting of high-level committee advising Government also hears of increase in number of people over 60 falling into homelessness

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