2 h. ago Salvation Army reduces asking price for building with range of potential

Salvation Army reduces asking price for building with range of potential  The Irish Independent

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13 h. ago Irish property prices are now nearly 20% higher than at the peak of 2007 pre

The median price of a home in Ireland, as of February 2025, is €360,000.

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14 h. ago Education Minister Helen McEntee to address Salthill conference

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Education Minister Helen McEntee will address an event in Salthill next week. (24/4) It’s the annual Fórsa Education Division Conference, taking place at the Galway Bay Hotel over three days. The conference runs from Wednesday week until Friday – and it’ll feature debates, expert panel discussions and […] The post Education Minister Helen McEntee to address Salthill conference appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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15 h. ago Local TD says Government must face reality of failures within state care system

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Government has to face the reality of ongoing failings within the state care system. That’s according to Roscommon/Galway Sinn Fein TD Claire Kerrane, following the publication of a final report on the ‘Grace Case’. A Commission of Investigation found there was neglect in the care of ‘Grace’, […] The post Local TD says Government must face reality of failures within state care system appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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15 h. ago Galway gaming development industry strengthened by €500,000 funding

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Funding of €500,000 in support of the Irish game development industry has been announced at the FÍS Games Summit in Galway. The money will be used towards a number of initiatives launched by Screen Ireland’s Digital Games Portfolio. It will be managed by Galway-based screen talent development […] The post Galway gaming development industry strengthened by €500,000 funding appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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18 h. ago Irish house price inflation moderates to 8% as home sales fall

Some 3,245 dwellings were purchased in February, down 14 per cent from January, the CSO said.

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18 h. ago ECB set for quarter point cut as property prices continue to rise at 8%

House prices now nearly 20% higher than at peak of pre-crash property bubble in 2007

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19 h. ago UG wins bid to host two major international events worth almost €5m to local economy

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University of Galway has won its bids to secure two major international events over the next two years. Combined, they’ll be worth almost €5m to the local economy and will bring thousands of visitors. The first of the two major events will happen next year – and […] The post UG wins bid to host two major international events worth almost €5m to local economy appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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22 h. ago Emergency services attend gorse fire at St. Brigids Campus Ballinasloe

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A fire reported at St. Brigids Campus in Ballinasloe last night turned out to be a gorse fire. Several units arrived at the scene at around half past 9 last night but left a short time later. Emergency services say no buildings were involved or damaged. The […] The post Emergency services attend gorse fire at St. Brigids Campus Ballinasloe appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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23 h. ago Rovers and United FAI Cup teams gather – 40 years on from Final

The result was the only disappointment as a packed Eamon Deacy Park welcomed back the Galway United and Shamrock Rovers teams that contested the FAI Cup Final 40 years ago – to see the current versions of the sides conjure up the same result at the finish. Back then it was a goal from Noel […] The post Rovers and United FAI Cup teams gather – 40 years on from Final appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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29 h. ago Surge in children receiving treatment for sexually harmful and abusive behaviour

Referrals to a Tusla-led intervention programme have increased so much it has rolled out more services around Ireland.

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35 h. ago City Council responds to concerns over student accommodation complex in Westside

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway City Council has responded to concerns over the construction of a student accommodation complex in Westside. It follows a major protest at City Hall yesterday afternoon, ahead of a meeting of City Councillors. Galway City Council recommended refusal of the 240 bed project in 2022, but […] The post City Council responds to concerns over student accommodation complex in Westside appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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35 h. ago Mairead Farrell not convinced by Government's new infrastructure taskforce

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Big transport projects are set to be examined by a new Government unit aimed at speeding them up. Cabinet approved the creation of an infrastructure unit within the Department of Public Expenditure this morning. It will be overseen by Minister Jack Chambers. But the seemingly ambitious plan […] The post Mairead Farrell not convinced by Government's new infrastructure taskforce appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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38 h. ago Environment Minister responds to objections against Sceirde Rocks offshore windfarm

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Environment Minister says he is sure Tommy Tiernan is concerned about the impacts of climate change. It comes as the comedian protested against the proposed Sceirde Rocks off-shore wind farm off the coast of Connemara. It’s now understood the project to build 30 turbines near Carna […] The post Environment Minister responds to objections against Sceirde Rocks offshore windfarm appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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39 h. ago RBC raises target price on Optima Health after Ireland platform deal

RBC raises target price on Optima Health after Ireland platform deal  Proactive Investors

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39 h. ago Call for greater investment in Shannon and Knock as counterbalance to Dublin Airport

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There’s a call for greater investment in Shannon and Knock, to act as a regional counterbalance to Dublin Airport. Galway East TD Louis O’ Hara believes a full review of state aviation policy is now needed. He argues that both Shannon and Knock Airports are operating well […] The post Call for greater investment in Shannon and Knock as counterbalance to Dublin Airport appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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41 h. ago Ardrahan farmer selected to replace PJ Murphy on Galway County Council

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A farmer and agricultural contractor from Ardrahan has been selected to replace PJ Murphy on Galway County Council. Lawrence, or Laurie Harney, received the unanimous backing of local Fine Gael members at an uncontested convention last night. Mr. Harney is also a former chair of the Fine […] The post Ardrahan farmer selected to replace PJ Murphy on Galway County Council appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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41 h. ago Ireland: Provinces' contributions to national contracts to increase from 30% to 40%

Ireland: Provinces' contributions to national contracts to increase from 30% to 40%  BBC

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41 h. ago Average wage in Northern Ireland has increased at almost three times the rate of inflation

Average wage in Northern Ireland has increased at almost three times the rate of inflation  The Irish News

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42 h. ago Work to begin on extending cycle lane bollards in Doughiska South

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Work is set to begin on extending cycle lane bollards in Doughiska South. At present, the bollards run from the Dublin Road down towards the Spar Shop. But they’ll now be extended as far as the railway line near the Coast Road. Councillor Alan Cheevers says improved […] The post Work to begin on extending cycle lane bollards in Doughiska South appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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