42 h. ago Council confirms that social and affordable scheme will break ground by Christmas

Galway County Council has announced that site works on one of the largest social and affordable housing schemes delivered in east Galway will commence before Christmas. The local authority has signed a €14.95 million contract with C&N Higgins Construction for the construction of 56 homes at Cosmona, Loughrea. The scheme comprises 44 houses and 12 […] The post Council confirms that social and affordable scheme will break ground by Christmas appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 d. ago Balbriggan residents urged to shop local this Christmas amid major rejuvenation project

Balbriggan residents urged to shop local this Christmas amid major rejuvenation project  Dublin Live

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9 d. ago Your local Christmas gift guide: 26 great gift ideas — one from every county in the Republic of Ireland

Your local Christmas gift guide: 26 great gift ideas — one from every county in the Republic of Ireland  The Irish Independent

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1 week ago Athenry teenager’s festive creations to feature at Local Food and Craft Gift Fair

An enterprising and talented 17-year-old student from Athenry will be among the exhibitors at this year’s Fair in the Black Box Theatre, offering a range of Christmas gifts and garden furniture – all crafted with his own hands. Cormac Monahan will bring his stunning handcrafted Christmas crafts to this year’s Local Food and Craft Gift […] The post Athenry teenager’s festive creations to feature at Local Food and Craft Gift Fair appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago ‘Mary’ Christmas! Local woman scoops €20k in B&S Credit Union draw

Main pic: Mary Doherty (fourth from left) collecting her €20k cheque from B&S Credit Union staff members. Mary Doherty was… The post ‘Mary’ Christmas! Local woman scoops €20k in B&S Credit Union draw appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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2 w. ago ‘I support our local Christmas tree farms’ – councillor criticises initiative ‘promoting unaffordable plastic trees’

‘I support our local Christmas tree farms’ – councillor criticises initiative ‘promoting unaffordable plastic trees’  The Irish Independent

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2 w. ago A Taste of Ireland’s ‘Celtic Christmas’ blends story, culture, and world

A Taste of Ireland’s ‘Celtic Christmas’ blends story, culture, and world-class dance  WFRV Local 5

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3 w. ago Galway Hospice launches Christmas cards and range of festive presents

Galway Hospice has officially launched its 2025 range of Christmas cards, decorations, and festive gifts – and all are now available in shops across Galway and online, with proceeds from sales supporting the delivery of essential hospice care in the local community. This year’s Christmas cards are made possible through the generous sponsorship of O’Toole’s […] The post Galway Hospice launches Christmas cards and range of festive presents appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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