3 h. ago Trá na mBan An Spidéal noted by EPA for major improvements in water quality

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Trá na mBan An Spidéal has been noted by EPA for making major improvements in its bathing water quality The beach previously had poor water quality but Special Management Plans were put in place to find and fix pollution problems. A new wastewater treatment plant has been […] The post Trá na mBan An Spidéal noted by EPA for major improvements in water quality appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 h. ago Dublin Resident Falls Short on American Idol Despite Wowing Celebrity Judges Underwood, Richie, Bryan

Dublin Resident Falls Short on American Idol Despite Wowing Celebrity Judges Underwood, Richie, Bryan  independentnews.com

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4 h. ago Galway International Arts Festival to launch 2025 programme later

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway International Arts Festival will launch its full 2025 programme later today. Some events have been announced, such as Druid’s 50th anniversary double bill, while several Big Top gigs are already sold out. The festival, which runs from July 14th-27th this year, enjoyed record attendances of over […] The post Galway International Arts Festival to launch 2025 programme later appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 h. ago Galway v Wexford: Tribesmen Favourites in Crucial Leinster Hurling Championship Clash

Galway v Wexford: Tribesmen Favourites in Crucial Leinster Championship Clash Galway will look to bounce back from their recent defeat to Kilkenny when they host Wexford in a vital Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Round Robin fixture. Both counties come into this encounter with two points apiece, having won one and lost one from their opening […] The post Galway v Wexford: Tribesmen Favourites in Crucial Leinster Hurling Championship Clash appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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5 h. ago ‘No chance of sanctions’: We asked all 14 Irish MEPs for their view on the EU’s response to Israel

As members of the EU celebrate Europe Day today, we asked Irish MEPs to reflect on the bloc’s response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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6 h. ago The Pullman review: Is this restaurant on a train carriage travelling towards a Michelin star?

On a beautifully restored train carriage at the Glenlo Abbey Hotel in Galway, the food has purpose and ambition, with some flaws

Events

14 h. ago Liam Payne left £24.3m after dying without a will, court documents show

Former partner Cheryl Tweedy legally responsible for ex-One Direction singer’s estate

Economics

18 h. ago Fire fighting robots, touch screen water hoses and giant sanitiser on display at Fire Chiefs conference in Salthill

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Fire fighting robots, touch screen water hoses and a giant sanitiser are all on display at the Fire Chiefs Association conference in the Salthill Hotel Companies from Ireland, the United Kingdom and the US have travelled to Galway to showcase the ‘future of fire-fighting equipment’ FYI Galway […] The post Fire fighting robots, touch screen water hoses and giant sanitiser on display at Fire Chiefs conference in Salthill appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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18 h. ago Concern over move of school bus stop on South Doughiska Road in Roscam

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Concerns are being raised over the move of a school bus stop from the South Doughiska Road. City Councillor Alan Cheevers has learned that Bus Éireann will pick up children along the Old Dublin Road from tomorrow The issue has come about following the installation of new […] The post Concern over move of school bus stop on South Doughiska Road in Roscam appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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20 h. ago NTA approves funding for pedestrian crossing on St Joseph's Road in Portumna

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The National Transport Authority has approved funding for a pedestrian crossing on St Joseph’s Road in Portumna. Local residents have been calling for a walkway along the busy route for years, and it’s hoped it will be installed in the next year. Loughrea Independent Ireland Councillor Declan […] The post NTA approves funding for pedestrian crossing on St Joseph's Road in Portumna appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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20 h. ago Students from five Galway schools compete at Young Environmentalist Awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Students from five County Galway schools will compete at tomorrow’s Young Environmentalist Awards. They will showcase their shortlisted eco-projects to a crowd of over 1,000 young environmentalists the Dublin Royal Convention Centre. Scoil Náisiúnta Shéamais Naofa, Bearna is using their project ‘Bealach Beo Bhearna’ to highlight the […] The post Students from five Galway schools compete at Young Environmentalist Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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21 h. ago ‘The place will be electric’ – Galway’s Rob Finnerty relishing Dublin’s trip to Salthill

‘The place will be electric’ – Galway’s Rob Finnerty relishing Dublin’s trip to Salthill  The Irish Independent

Science

23 h. ago RTÉ seeks discussion over Israel’s inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest

Former Eurovision contestants called for Israel’s expulsion from the competition because of the Gaza war

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25 h. ago Senator Anne Rabbitte calls for more youth diversion programmes in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Senator Anne Rabbitte is calling for more youth diversion programmes to be rolled out in Galway. The Fianna Fáil Senator brought the issue up during a Seanad debate on Diverting Young People from Criminal Activity. Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Deputy Niall Collins, was […] The post Senator Anne Rabbitte calls for more youth diversion programmes in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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25 h. ago Local TD slams Government failure to resource Galway's local authorities for housing

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local TD has slammed the Government for failing to properly resource Galway’s local authorities for housing. This comes as new stats reveal just 32 of the 68 empty social homes in the city will be filled this year And only 35 of the 171 vacant homes […] The post Local TD slams Government failure to resource Galway's local authorities for housing appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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28 h. ago Expert witness from Grenfell Tower Inquiry to address Salthill conference

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 400 delegates and 150 exhibitors are gathering in the Salthill Hotel this morning for the two-day Chief Fire Officers Association conference Hosted by Galway Fire and Rescue Service, the theme is ‘Delivering a Modern Fire Service, the Future is Here and Now.’ The lineup features an expert […] The post Expert witness from Grenfell Tower Inquiry to address Salthill conference appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Science

28 h. ago MEP Walsh fears Trump's proposed film tariffs could threaten thousands of Irish jobs

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Local MEP Maria Walsh fears that Trump’s proposed tariffs on foreign films will threaten thousands of Irish jobs. US President Donald Trump has suggested placing a 100 percent tariff on movies made outside America. Midlands North West MEP Walsh says the industry in Ireland is valued at […] The post MEP Walsh fears Trump's proposed film tariffs could threaten thousands of Irish jobs appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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29 h. ago Gort Community School students campaign for safer cycling conditions

Students from Gort Community School have launched a campaign for a safer cycling route along their route to school – because they say that the current dangerous conditions are preventing them from pedalling to class. Specifically they want to see safety measures on the Ennis Road and the Galway Road to protect students and local […] The post Gort Community School students campaign for safer cycling conditions appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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29 h. ago Brittany Fest celebrates 50 years of friendship and culture between Galway and Lorient

A HALF-century of friendship, music, cultural exchange, and Celtic connections will be joyfully celebrated this May as the Galway-Lorient Town Twinning marks its Golden Anniversary. The Twinning agreement was originally developed in 1974 and came into official effect in 1975. The main driving forces behind it were President Michael D Higgins, then a member of […] The post Brittany Fest celebrates 50 years of friendship and culture between Galway and Lorient appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Culture

29 h. ago Registration open as Croí Cycle returns to Connemara’s roads

Registration is now open for the 31st Croí Corrib Charity Cycle which takes place on Sunday, June 8 – and the heart and stroke charity invites cyclists of all levels to help raise vital funds for preventative and lifesaving heart and stroke services. This year, the event will again depart from Dangan Sports Pavilion in […] The post Registration open as Croí Cycle returns to Connemara’s roads appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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