3 h. ago Residents of Wellpark Grove in the city transform local laneway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The residents of Wellpark Grove in the city have transformed a local laneway into a vibrant and welcoming space for the community. The project at the access to O’Sullivan Park features new apple trees and a nature mural The initiative was funded by Galway City Council’s Anti-Litter […] The post Residents of Wellpark Grove in the city transform local laneway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago Substantial funding for Galway's Branar Theatre Company which performs for children

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway’s Branar Theatre company which performs for children is to get just under half a million euro from the Arts Council Branar’s Meitheal Programme delivers high-quality performing arts mentorship and activities for young people. It’s one of three organisations nationwide to receive a share of €1.2m in […] The post Substantial funding for Galway's Branar Theatre Company which performs for children appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Society

14 h. ago Dublin's new virtual reality centre will feature Ireland's first robotic bartender

Sandbox VR says Toni - Ireland's first robotic bartender - can serve up to 80 drinks an hour.

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30 h. ago Teen boy among 36 arrested in UK home office raid for illegal workers in Belfast

Dawn operation by immigration enforcement officers at construction site led to arrests

Events

39 h. ago Budding engineers and scientists get taste of the ocean’s energy potential

Up to 800 budding engineers and scientists representing 32 schools across the county marked Engineers Week by exploring the power of the ocean. They joined in an online event, hosted by Galway Education Centre, to launch “Renewable Ocean Energy – The Power of the Future”, the Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme’s new educational resource. Director […] The post Budding engineers and scientists get taste of the ocean’s energy potential appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Science

39 h. ago University mentor programme allows students to pass on passion for reading to next generation

By Tom O’Connell Already a semester into an MA in English at the turn of the New Year – and after nearly five years in third-level education – I somehow found myself getting ready for my first day of school. And I’ll admit it was more nerve-wracking than my actual first day of school, if […] The post University mentor programme allows students to pass on passion for reading to next generation appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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54 h. ago Republic of Ireland v Bulgaria: Nations League prediction, tips and bet builder as goals go flying in

Republic of Ireland v Bulgaria: Nations League prediction, tips and bet builder as goals go flying in  PlanetSport

Politics

58 h. ago Trump administration revokes legal status of more than 530,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans

Order cuts short programme introduced by Biden in response to illegal crossings at US-Mexico border

Politics

63 h. ago Minister’s St Patrick’s Day visit paves the way for beef exports to Vietnam

Opening the Vietnamese market for Irish beef and further cooperation between the two countries were top of the agenda when Galway West TD and Minister of State Noel Grealish, TD, visited Vietnam this week as part of a programme to mark St Patrick’s Day. As part of his itinerary, Minister Grealish – who is Minister […] The post Minister’s St Patrick’s Day visit paves the way for beef exports to Vietnam appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Irish language poetry book featuring work from 155 local pupils launched

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM An Irish language poetry book – which features works by 155 Galway pupils – has been launched in Claregalway. The second edition of Féile Filíochta contains poems written As Gaeilge by children from five Gaelschools across the city and county. The pupils are from Naomh Breandan Eanach […] The post Irish language poetry book featuring work from 155 local pupils launched appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 d. ago Moot court and drama master class to feature at University of Galway open day

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Prospective students will get the chance to attend a moot court and a drama masterclass at tomorrow’s University of Galway open day. The Spring undergraduate day will offer four exhibition spaces and over 80 course talks, along with face-to face guidance from lecturers and students. There will […] The post Moot court and drama master class to feature at University of Galway open day appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

3 d. ago ‘Not viable’ for Government to provide funds to replace US aid programme cuts, says Minister

Richmond says there will be no reduction in Ireland’s expenditure on overseas aid

Politics

3 d. ago Morehampton Road Victorian with the best of modern features for €2.5m

Architectural revamp in 2010 saw four-bedroom house chosen for award

Politics

4 d. ago Carna builder to feature in first episode of TG4 construction programme

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Connemara builder is to feature tonight in the first episode of new construction programme “Na Builders” on TG4. In the episode, the crew heads to Carna to focus on Páraic Ó Cualáin of Jackie Folan Limited and his team getting ready for the day ahead. Páraic […] The post Carna builder to feature in first episode of TG4 construction programme appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago Áine Ní Bhreisleáin brings us on a wellness journey featuring Joe Wicks, yurt saunas and flinging beer bottles with vengeful abandon

Television: TG4′s Sonas is feel-good factual filmmaking where hard questions are left to one side, and everyone has a grand time

Politics

4 d. ago Local Councillor says DEIS status will bring top level resources for Clonfert College

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local Councillor says DEIS status for the new secondary school in Ballinasloe will bring top level resources Clonfert College is a merger of both the all-boys school, Garbally College and the all-girls school Ardscoil Mhuire. DEIS, the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools programme is a […] The post Local Councillor says DEIS status will bring top level resources for Clonfert College appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

4 d. ago EU leaders to discuss biggest programme of rearmament since 1930s

Dáil rows revolve around housing while speaking rights dispute rumbles on

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4 d. ago Look inside: Temple Road grande dame with original features and outbuildings in Dartry for €6.75m

Extended Victorian home comes with a coach house, a summer house and an orangery

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4 d. ago Charming Ranelagh mews with grape vine in the garden for €1.05m

Ontario Court two-bed features large principal suite and a new diningroom where there a car port had been

Politics

5 d. ago Dublin schoolteacher claims she has been wrongly identified as ‘GAA catfish’ featured on 2 Johnnies podcast

Niamh Farrell secured a short-term order restraining a school from progressing a disciplinary process against her

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