3 h. ago Romania scrambles jets after drone reported in airspace during Russian attack on Ukraine

Threat of drone strikes also prompts Poland to deploy aircraft and close an airport

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5 h. ago Still no clarity on future of homebuyers scheme in housing minister's home constituency

The programme allows renters to stay in their privately rented home even if the landlord decides to sell.

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6 h. ago City man arrested for the possession of knives urged to get legal advice

A 36-year-old man accused of unlawful possession of two knives in the Nuns’ Island area of Galway City last month has been strongly advised to get legal advice. Aonghus Phelan, with an address at 25 Kingston Road, Salthill, appeared at Galway District Court on two charges contrary to section 9 of the Firearms and Offensive […] The post City man arrested for the possession of knives urged to get legal advice appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 h. ago Na Forbacha safety plan welcome but it doesn’t go far enough

Parents and residents who have campaigned for safety measures for school children in Na Forbacha have welcomed Galway County Council’s provisional proposals – but they say they do not go far enough. The local authority this week released its provisional Safe Routes to School (SRTS) plan for Na Forbacha – but the key omission from […] The post Na Forbacha safety plan welcome but it doesn’t go far enough appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 h. ago Former Garda barracks is set to go under the hammer later this month

A small but perfectly formed rural Galway Garda station – closed for more than 20 years – is set for auction later this month. The old Ballymoe barracks on the Galway/Roscommon border will come under the hammer with auctioneers, O’Donnellan and Joyce, on Friday, September 19. The mini station on Main Street in Ballymoe dates […] The post Former Garda barracks is set to go under the hammer later this month appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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14 h. ago LIVE: Lewis Crocker v Paddy Donovan, IBF welterweight world title fight

Ireland’s newest world boxing champion will be crowned in Belfast’s Windsor Park tonight.

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14 h. ago As it happened: Lewis Crocker v Paddy Donovan, IBF welterweight world title fight

Lewis Crocker was crowned world welterweight champion in Belfast’s Windsor Park. Catch up on all of the action in our round-by-round report.

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18 h. ago 'You either fight back or you die,' Elon Musk tells UK protestors at Tommy Robinson's rally

UK police said an estimated 110,000 people attended, noting it used a combination of CCTV and police helicopter footage for its estimate.

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20 h. ago Israel army claims over 250,000 residents have left Gaza city to escape its bombings

The latest barrage of air strikes has killed at least 32 people across Gaza city today.

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24 h. ago Stolen Caravan and over €7,000 worth of drugs seized in search in Loughrea

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A caravan identified as stolen and over €7,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis were seized following a search of residences in Loughrea yesterday. Gardaí from the Detective and Drugs Unit carried out a search operation and were assisted by the Armed Support Unit, the Garda Dog Unit, […] The post Stolen Caravan and over €7,000 worth of drugs seized in search in Loughrea appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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27 h. ago Residents in Limerick, Ireland, Call for Compromise on Active Travel Plans Impacting Local Parking and Accessibility

Residents in Limerick, Ireland, Call for Compromise on Active Travel Plans Impacting Local Parking and Accessibility  Travel And Tour World

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31 h. ago A window into Harry Clarke’s world: rare watercolours surface at Dublin auction

A window into Harry Clarke’s world: rare watercolours surface at Dublin auction  The Irish Times

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36 h. ago Irish aircraft leasing company to buy 20 planes from Israeli weapons supplier linked to Gaza war

State-owned Israel Aerospace Industries has close ties with the Israeli Defence Forces and is selling converted planes to Irish-based AerCap.

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38 h. ago Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Ireland, Doonbeg to Host the 2026 Amgen Irish Open

Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Ireland, Doonbeg to Host the 2026 Amgen Irish Open  Luxury Travel Advisor

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42 h. ago Israel’s Doha debacle risks worsening situation of hostages in Gaza

Strike targeting Hamas leadership certainly doesn’t bring the longest war in Israel’s history any closer to an end

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44 h. ago Luxury travel advisors from US explore the island of Ireland

Luxury travel advisors from US explore the island of Ireland  tourismireland.com

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44 h. ago 25 Dublin streets and roads to be closed to traffic to allow children to play outside

25 Dublin streets and roads to be closed to traffic to allow children to play outside  Dublin Live

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48 h. ago McGregor to ask Kildare and Dublin councillors for presidential nomination

The mixed martial arts fighter and other candidates are due to speak at special meetings of Dublin City and Kildare County councils.

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48 h. ago France sends jets to Poland in signal to Russia not to escalate situation

French president Emmanuel Macron said he would deploy three advanced Rafale fighter jets.

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48 h. ago City planners order Dean Hotel to close rooftop outdoor seating

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM City planners have ordered the Dean Hotel at Bohermore to close it’s rooftop outdoor seating. The hotel had sought retention permission because parts of the hotel were not built in accordance with planning permission. The rooftop bar and restaurant offering panoramic views of Galway City is one […] The post City planners order Dean Hotel to close rooftop outdoor seating appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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