6 h. ago New opera will take Arts Festival audiences on virtual trip to Mars

Irish National Opera (INO) will take audiences on a virtual trip to Mars during next month’s Galway International Arts Festival. In the darkly comic MARS, four astronauts and a sentient AI software interface are sealed into a spacecraft for nine months on a one-way mission to the red planet. As they drift through the void, […] The post New opera will take Arts Festival audiences on virtual trip to Mars appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 h. ago Summer concert series with Eleanor Shanley returns to Ballinasloe

The summer concert series in Ballinasloe with Eleanor Shanley and friends will return to Moycarn Lodge and Marina this year, following the sellout success of the inaugural series last year. This year’s Summer Series will start this Friday, June 13, when Eleanor will host  fellow singer/songwriter Mike Hanrahan of Stockton’s Wing, along with poet, playwright […] The post Summer concert series with Eleanor Shanley returns to Ballinasloe appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 h. ago Spat over process of dividing €500,000 funding to groups in Galway city

Members of the Council’s ruling pact have been accused of ‘wasting community groups’ time’ in a row over the divvying up of half-a-million euro in grants. A simmering dispute on the Council’s newly formed Grants Committee spilled into the Chamber at Monday’s meeting of the local authority where a number of councillors hit out at […] The post Spat over process of dividing €500,000 funding to groups in Galway city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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18 h. ago Uisce Éireann assures Cleggan/Claddaghduff customers water is safe to drink

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Uisce Éireann is assuring customers in the Cleggan/Claddaghduff area the water is safe to drink and meets regulatory standards The water authority has been receiving calls regarding taste and odour issues Sampling completed to date shows a presence of algae in the raw water Compounds derived from […] The post Uisce Éireann assures Cleggan/Claddaghduff customers water is safe to drink appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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23 h. ago Plans moving forward for upgrade of Oranmore Train Station carpark

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The wheels are in motion for the much-needed upgrade of the car park at Oranmore Train Station. It comes as works are set to begin this year on the addition of a passing loop and extra platform. The long-awaited passing loop and additional platform will add extra […] The post Plans moving forward for upgrade of Oranmore Train Station carpark appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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26 h. ago Galway's Droichead an Dóchais shortlisted for national public choice award

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway city’s Droichead an Dóchais has been shortlisted for a national architecture award. The pedestrian bridge across the Salmon Weir, which was opened just over two years ago, is up for the RIAI Public Choice Award. It’s one of 48 projects across the country to be shortlisted, […] The post Galway's Droichead an Dóchais shortlisted for national public choice award appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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29 h. ago North and West region had biggest growth in household net wealth

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Northern and Western region has seen the biggest growth in median household net wealth. At €239,000, the region has experienced an increase of over a third in 2023. However, the region has the lowest median household net wealth, with the Eastern & Midland region on €264,400 […] The post North and West region had biggest growth in household net wealth appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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29 h. ago Dublin traffic LIVE: Lights out at busy southside junction on wet morning

Dublin traffic LIVE: Lights out at busy southside junction on wet morning  Dublin Live

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30 h. ago Galway boxer Molloy on home turf for European welterweight title bid

THE first face off between Kieran Molloy and Kaisee Benjamin has taken place at Pearse Stadium, ahead of their WBA European welterweight title fight on Saturday, June 28, at Galway GAA headquarters. Both professional boxers flew in from England from their training camps for the media day. Benjamin from Birmingham comes with a formidable record […] The post Galway boxer Molloy on home turf for European welterweight title bid appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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30 h. ago Loughrea motorsport fanatic Alex (16) has set his sights on Formula 1

A Loughrea teenager is in the fast lane to success in motorsport with his eyes firmly fixed on competing in Formula 1. Alex O’Grady is just 16 but has dedicated over a decade to racing, starting out in carting when he’d just turned five. He’s now competing in Formula 4 in Britain and fresh from […] The post Loughrea motorsport fanatic Alex (16) has set his sights on Formula 1 appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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45 h. ago Galway links with New Zealand on exchange to boost Irish language in film and animation industry

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway is linking up with New Zealand on an exchange that aims to boost the Irish language in the film and animation industry. The Wellington-Galway Indigenous Animation Exchange will provide growth opportunities for the industry and also allow for an increased presence of the Irish language on […] The post Galway links with New Zealand on exchange to boost Irish language in film and animation industry appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

46 h. ago Calls for end to delays in delivery of ambulance base in Connemara

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway West TD Mairéad Farrell is calling for an end to the delays in the delivery of an ambulance base for Connemara. Last year, former Health Minister Stephen Donnelly advised the base should be built by Autumn of this year. However, construction may not even have started […] The post Calls for end to delays in delivery of ambulance base in Connemara appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

50 h. ago County Council says further public consultation for Ring Road not a surprise

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council says it is not surprised by the request for extra information on the Galway Ring Road to go on public consultation. The Planning Appeals Board made the order, and the County Council will publish newspaper notices later this month outlining how people can view […] The post County Council says further public consultation for Ring Road not a surprise appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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66 h. ago Order for another public consultation to further delay Galway City Ring Road

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Planning Appeals Board has ordered that additional information on the long-proposed Galway Ring Road be made available to the public and be open to written submissions Those in favour of the project had expressed concern that this could happen, and have indicated that it could add […] The post Order for another public consultation to further delay Galway City Ring Road appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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67 h. ago Galway's Radharc Landscaping celebrating six national awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway’s Radharc Landscaping is celebrating the six national titles it collected at the newly launched Professional Accredited Landscape awards The competition aims to recognise the highest standards in landscaping in Ireland and to highlight the vital role of sustainable green infrastructure in promoting mental and physical well-being […] The post Galway's Radharc Landscaping celebrating six national awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

68 h. ago Gardaí investigate as black paint thrown over two houses in Gort

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Gardaí in Gort are investigating an incident where black paint was thrown over the front of two houses The criminal damage incidents took place at the Dún na Rí estate that occurred last Wednesday night at 8.30 Anyone who has any information is asked to contact Gort […] The post Gardaí investigate as black paint thrown over two houses in Gort appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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68 h. ago Funeral fund for Casla house fire victim Kevin Kelly surpasses €5,000

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A funeral fund for Kevin Kelly, who died in a house fire in Casla, has surpassed €5,000. The 31 year old died in the incident last week, along with death row survivor 77 year old Sonia ‘Sunny’ Jacobs. The Go Fund Me was set up to help […] The post Funeral fund for Casla house fire victim Kevin Kelly surpasses €5,000 appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Councillors unite against plans to increase social housing rents

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM City Councillors have united against plans to increase social housing rents for the first time in six years. Under proposals from council management, rents would increase by half of one percent each year over the next six years. But a key sticking point is the blanket removal […] The post Councillors unite against plans to increase social housing rents appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Call for complete audit of Galway city traffic lights sequences

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There are calls for a full audit of traffic lights sequences across the city. Councillor Alan Cheevers says he’s concerned about long delays at key junctions. He believes some poorly sequenced lights are causing unnecessary congestion and frustration for all motorists. Fianna Fáil Councillor Cheevers says this […] The post Call for complete audit of Galway city traffic lights sequences appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Demonstration outside City Hall with councillors due to discuss Shantalla helipad

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A demonstration has taken place outside City Hall this afternoon over the potential transfer of three acres of Shantalla Park to the HSE for a permanent helipad. The Shantalla Residents Association says this would amount to giving away half of the community’s only green space without any […] The post Demonstration outside City Hall with councillors due to discuss Shantalla helipad appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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