23 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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29 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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54 h. ago Catherine Connolly worked mainly in the family law area, according to Galway lawyers

Woman who released video of confronting Connolly says she was angered by treatment of Elijah Burke at Galway event earlier this month

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3 d. ago Galway Simon Community wins Public Choice Award at National Community Housing Awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway Simon Community has won the Public Choice Award at the ICSH Community Housing Awards for its flagship housing development, Sómas. It’s a development of 10 high-quality, A-rated one-bedroom apartments on a formerly derelict site in Galway City. The homes are purpose-built for older people and people […] The post Galway Simon Community wins Public Choice Award at National Community Housing Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 d. ago Galway Fire and Rescue Service wins award for "SWEMS" Project 

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway Fire and Rescue Service and the County Council have won a top prize at the Business Post Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards. Their project “SWEMS” was awarded the “Best Local Government Authority Project Award” The project stands for Severe Weather Event Management System, which provides a […] The post Galway Fire and Rescue Service wins award for "SWEMS" Project  appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. ago Event guide: Galway comedy, Pillow Queens and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead

Event guide: Galway comedy, Pillow Queens and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead  The Irish Times

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9 d. ago FORUM Connemara to Host Social Enterprise Networking Event in Oughterard

FORUM Connemara CLG, through the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP), is pleased to announce an upcoming Social Enterprise Networking Event on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Oughterard Community Centre, Co. Galway, H91 XA8R.The event will bring together social entrepreneurs and enterprises, community groups, and support organisations […] The post FORUM Connemara to Host Social Enterprise Networking Event in Oughterard appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago University of Galway Students Union announces charity partners

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University of Galway Students’ Union has announced its charity partners for ts fundraising events Galway Rape Crisis Centre and GOAL will be the charity partners for the year. This will help Galway Rape Crisis Centre with counselling and reducing the waiting list for its crisis clients. For […] The post University of Galway Students Union announces charity partners appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Augustinian hosts evening with Galway Simon Community Music Project

The Galway Simon Music Project will host its first concert, “An Evening with Galway Simon Community Music Project”, on Friday at 7.30pm at St. Augustine Church, Galway. The evening will also showcase fantastic performances by Bel Canto, the renowned vocal ensemble known for their exquisite harmonies and captivating performances; Cór na dTreabh, an inclusive community […] The post Augustinian hosts evening with Galway Simon Community Music Project appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Galway's Portershed hosts tech entrepreneurs and investors in San Francisco

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM City-based tech hub Portershed is today hosting 200 tech entrepreneurs and investors at Ireland House in San Francisco. This landmark event is part of San Francisco tech week – and is the first time an accelerator and hub from Ireland has hosted an event of this scale. […] The post Galway's Portershed hosts tech entrepreneurs and investors in San Francisco appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Galway farmer shares his dairy journey at European roundtable event

A Galway dairy farmer – and former Young Farmer of the Year – represented the county and the country when he was invited by the National Dairy Council to represent Ireland at the recent European Milk Forum roundtable in Brussels. Dara Killeen farms with his wife, Beatrix, and their two children on a 121-hectare dairy […] The post Galway farmer shares his dairy journey at European roundtable event appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Independent Ireland MEP warns communities remain exposed to extreme weather events

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly has warned that communities in Galway and across the Midlands North West region remain dangerously exposed to extreme weather events, as the Government has still not finalised a national emergency plan, nine months after Storm Éowyn left 760,000 homes without power and […] The post Independent Ireland MEP warns communities remain exposed to extreme weather events appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Public consultation event on proposed energy centre in Doughiska

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A public information event on a proposed major low energy centre in Doughiska will take place tomorrow. Empor Investments Limited is seeking permission for the centre at Merlin Park Industrial Estate, that would provide low-carbon heating to homes in the area. It involves the installation of massive […] The post Public consultation event on proposed energy centre in Doughiska appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Feature – 27 awards given to Local Heroes for Positive Ageing Week in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Awards have been given to 27 Local Heroes in Galway today for Positive Ageing Week. An event at the Town Hall Theatre has celebrated people from right across the city and county as part of the exhibition The exhibition and booklet will travel around Galway, with more […] The post Feature – 27 awards given to Local Heroes for Positive Ageing Week in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Public information event on creation of Renmore Neighbourhood Park

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A public information event is taking place tomorrow on the creation of a new neighbourhood park in Renmore. (1/10) Following an initial public consultation earlier this year, the option have been whittled down to nine potential concepts. Three are in the Lough Atalia area, three are in […] The post Public information event on creation of Renmore Neighbourhood Park appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago City conference hears 'alarming' growing trend of older people becoming homeless

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A conference in the city has today heard there’s an ‘alarming’ and growing trend of older people becoming homeless. Galway Simon Community held the event today at the Quadrangle building at the University of Galway, to highlight the situation. It comes as recent figures show there’s been […] The post City conference hears 'alarming' growing trend of older people becoming homeless appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Warm Home Hub hosting free public event in University of Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Warm Home Hub is running a free public event tomorrow at the University of Galway’s Bailey Allen Hall A Community Climate Assembly will run from 10.30 tomorrow morning till 2.30pm It will showcase community success stories and amplify community voices on climate action. Speakers will address […] The post Warm Home Hub hosting free public event in University of Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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