44 h. ago City Museum launches 'Galway in Objects' educational project for schools

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway City Museum has launched a new educational initiative, Galway in Objects, designed to engage local schoolchildren with the rich history and culture of Galway through interactive learning experiences. Galway in Objects aims to foster a deeper understanding of the city’s heritage by encouraging participants to observe, […] The post City Museum launches 'Galway in Objects' educational project for schools appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Culture

4 d. ago QFinancial.ie launches Employers Pension Helpline to support Galway businesses ahead of auto

Local financial advisory firm QFinancial.ie has launched a dedicated support service — EmployersPensionHelpline.ie — to help small businesses in County Galway prepare for Ireland’s new auto-enrolment pension scheme, coming into effect in January 2026 The government’s introduction of mandatory pension contributions for all full-time employees earning over €20,000 has raised serious concerns among small business owners, particularly in the trades, catering, and retail […] The post QFinancial.ie launches Employers Pension Helpline to support Galway businesses ahead of auto-enrolment rollout appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago Chief Superintendent of Roads Policing Bureau launches road safety appeal in Tuam

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The head of the Garda Roads Policing Bureau has launched the June Bank Holiday road safety appeal at a checkpoint in Tuam – the first of many in place for the coming weekend. The appeal comes as a Road Safety Authority report has found from 2016 to […] The post Chief Superintendent of Roads Policing Bureau launches road safety appeal in Tuam appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

9 d. ago Public consultation launched on redevelopment of Galway Inner Harbour

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A public consultation has been launched on the planned redevelopment of Galway Inner Harbour. The plans include hundreds of affordable and social homes. This consultation is a joint initiative between Galway Harbour Company and the Land Development Agency. They’re looking for the publics view on the overall […] The post Public consultation launched on redevelopment of Galway Inner Harbour appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 d. ago Harbour masterplan includes 350 new affordable and social houses

Plans for 350 affordable and social homes on Galway city’s waterfront were unveiled this week – as part of the long-awaited plan to regenerate the Galway Inner Harbour area. The 350 affordable and social homes at Amharc Atalia – launched by Galway Harbour Company and the Land Development Agency – are an integral part of […] The post Harbour masterplan includes 350 new affordable and social houses appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 d. ago Gardaí and RSA to launch bank holiday road safety appeal in Tuam

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Gardaí and the RSA are to launch their June Bank Holiday road safety appeal in Tuam. The appeal will focus on the theme of drink-driving. The appeal comes as RSA research reveals a stark contrast between off-peak and peak hours of drink driving. 70 percent of drink-driver […] The post Gardaí and RSA to launch bank holiday road safety appeal in Tuam appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Higher Education Minister launches University of Galway’s five

The University of Galway has set out its five-year blueprint for development – with a renewed focus on being a research-intensive globally connected higher education institution. Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless unveiled the University of Galway’s Strategic Plan 2025-2030 – entitled Of Galway, For the World – which […] The post Higher Education Minister launches University of Galway’s five-year Strategic Plan appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 w. ago Galway Sports Partnership launch Activity Play Hubs systems for Galway City

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway City Sports Partnership have launched Activity Play Hubs around Galway City. The launch took place on Tuesday last and was performed by the Mayor of Galway City, Peter Keane. The Hubs are a box-up system through an app that provides sports equipment to the public free […] The post Galway Sports Partnership launch Activity Play Hubs systems for Galway City appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Galway launch for new book on rich heritage of West Mayo’s placenames

On a warm summer’s evening that might have been specially created for a long rural walk, a group gathered in the shady confines of Charlie Byrne’s Bookstore to help launch a new book that is packed with the story and heritage of some of the most historic routes in our neighbouring county. Galway University graduate […] The post Galway launch for new book on rich heritage of West Mayo’s placenames appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Galway based tourism companies attend event in Milan promoting direct flights from Italy to Knock

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway based tourism companies are attending a tourism event in Milan promoting direct flights from Italy to Ireland West Airport Knock Fourteen Irish tourism companies including Connemara and the Islands, Galway City Council, Galway City Museum, Galway Convention Bureau, Galway County Council and Kylemore Abbey & Victorian […] The post Galway based tourism companies attend event in Milan promoting direct flights from Italy to Knock appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 w. ago Taoiseach to officially launch Crown Square development in Mervue

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Taoiseach Micheal Martin will be in the city on Friday week to officially launch the Crown Square development in Mervue. (30/5) The project has been more than twenty years in the making, having been significantly impacted by the recession. In 2006, Galway City Council gave the go-ahead […] The post Taoiseach to officially launch Crown Square development in Mervue appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Investigation to be launched into "concerning" rental inflation in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Residential Tenancies Board is set to investigate “concerning” trends in rent inflation in Galway. At the end of 2024, the average rent for new tenancies nationwide was €1,680 – an increase of 5.5 percent compared to the end of 2023 For existing tenancies, the figure was […] The post Investigation to be launched into "concerning" rental inflation in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Economics

3 w. ago Higher Education Minister concerned over delays to student accommodation in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Higher Education Minister has expressed concern over delays to purpose-built student accommodation in Galway. Minister James Lawless is in the city today for a series of engagements at University of Galway. They include the launch of a new pharmacy course and the turning of the sod […] The post Higher Education Minister concerned over delays to student accommodation in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 w. ago Dublin Jerome High School student barred from presenting trans

Dublin Jerome High School student barred from presenting trans-centered activism project  Matter News

Politics

3 w. ago European and Connacht Sheep Shearing Finals launched in Mountbellew

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The 2025 European and Connacht Sheep Shearing Finals will be held at the Mountbellew Co-Op grounds over the June Bank Holiday Weekend, and the event was launched on Friday night last at an enjoyable gathering in the Malthouse, Mountbellew. Parish Priest Fr. Karl Burns spoke of the […] The post European and Connacht Sheep Shearing Finals launched in Mountbellew appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Sport

3 w. ago Local schools Celebrate 5 Years of Coillte’s Dublin Mountains Makeover Project with Native Tree Planting

Local schools Celebrate 5 Years of Coillte’s Dublin Mountains Makeover Project with Native Tree Planting  Dublin Gazette Newspapers

Culture

last month 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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