6 h. ago Galway Bay FM named in top three local radio stations at the IMRO All

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway Bay FM has been named in the top three local radio stations at the All-Ireland IMRO radio awards. In addition to taking the bronze Local Station of the Year award, Galway Bay FM took Gold for Sports Story of the Year and Silver for Radio Moment […] The post Galway Bay FM named in top three local radio stations at the IMRO All-Ireland Radio Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 h. ago Clean Up Underway throughout Galway City and County following Storm Amy

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The clean-up is underway throughout Galway City and County following yesterday’s Storm Amy. In Galway City, all roads are now open, but the Public are asked to take care in relation to loose debris and fallen trees. Woodlands and pitches will remain closed over the weekend. ESB […] The post Clean Up Underway throughout Galway City and County following Storm Amy appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 h. ago Independent Ireland MEP warns communities remain exposed to extreme weather events

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly has warned that communities in Galway and across the Midlands North West region remain dangerously exposed to extreme weather events, as the Government has still not finalised a national emergency plan, nine months after Storm Éowyn left 760,000 homes without power and […] The post Independent Ireland MEP warns communities remain exposed to extreme weather events appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 h. ago 18 Food Producers from Galway win awards at Blas na hÉireann

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 18 producers from Co. Galway have won awards at Blas na hÉireann, the Irish Food Awards held in Dingle yesterday. The Irish Food Awards are now in their 18th year and firmly established as the largest and most influential food awards on the island of Ireland. All […] The post 18 Food Producers from Galway win awards at Blas na hÉireann appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 h. ago Donegal counts cost of Storm Amy as over 23,000 homes without power

Tens of thousands of homes across Donegal are without power this morning as the county counts the cost of Storm… The post Donegal counts cost of Storm Amy as over 23,000 homes without power appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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13 h. ago Organ recipients and donor families gather for unique thanksgiving celebration

There was strong Galway representation among a congregation of 1,500 from across Ireland and overseas who gathered in the Church of the Holy Child, Whitehall, Dublin on Saturday, as the Irish Kidney Association hosted its 40th Annual Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving. The unique and poignant event honoured deceased organ donors and their families, while […] The post Organ recipients and donor families gather for unique thanksgiving celebration appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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13 h. ago Rugby club’s fundraiser will see street enveloped in hundreds of balls

Hundreds of rugby balls are being released down a steep street in heart of Tuam this weekend – as part of a unique fundraising event for the local Rugby Club. The balls will be released from a steep line at the top of Tullinadaly Road at 3pm on Sunday – with a prize for the […] The post Rugby club’s fundraiser will see street enveloped in hundreds of balls appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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28 h. ago Major power outages and significant road closures due to Storm Amy

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The impact of Storm Amy is already being sharply felt across Galway, with an orange wind warning in place until 10 tonight. Major power outages are affecting North Tuam and Athenry, while there’s also outages on the Aran Islands and parts of Connemara including Moycullen, Recess and […] The post Major power outages and significant road closures due to Storm Amy appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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30 h. ago Approval for transformative Dublin Road "BusConnects" corridor

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Final approval has been given for a major transformative public transport corridor along the Dublin Road in the city. Known as “BusConnects”, it’s a 4km section of dedicated bus lanes stretching from Doughiska to Moneenageisha. The sharpest criticism of public transport in Galway City is the lack […] The post Approval for transformative Dublin Road "BusConnects" corridor appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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32 h. ago Five sets of skeletal human remains found at Tuam mother and baby site

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Five sets of historic, skeletal human remains have been found during the excavation at the former mother and baby home in Tuam. The remains are consistent with the Workhouse era of 1841 to 1918, before the site housed the mother and baby institution, and are undergoing analysis. […] The post Five sets of skeletal human remains found at Tuam mother and baby site appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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33 h. ago Storm Amy: Orange wind warning extended to sixth county, with gusts of up to 120km/hr forecast

In the North, schools in four counties have been instructed to close early.

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37 h. ago Magnificent Murtagh produces champion show in claiming World single sculls title

A season that was full of drama had its appropriate denouement in Shanghai at the weekend as Fiona Murtagh confirmed her status as one of Ireland’s greatest-ever rowers when crowned world champion in the women’s single sculls. It saw the Moycullen woman add gold to the silvers she won at both the European Championships and […] The post Magnificent Murtagh produces champion show in claiming World single sculls title appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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49 h. ago Motorists urged to drive with care as large number of Galway roads affected by flooding

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Several roads and carparks across the city and county have been closed as Storm Amy hits. Toft Car Park, Salthill Car Park and Silverstrand Road will be closed off to the public until further notice. While Ballyloughane Beach Road will be for local access only until further […] The post Motorists urged to drive with care as large number of Galway roads affected by flooding appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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49 h. ago Seven Galway businesses are winners at Ireland's best managed companies awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Seven Galway businesses have won top prizes at Ireland’s Best Managed companies awards. Corrib Oil now have a gold status as they have won four years in a row, while JJ Rhatigan and company won the Family Business of the year award. The other five Galway winners […] The post Seven Galway businesses are winners at Ireland's best managed companies awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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49 h. ago Lexus Galway first Irish winner of major Lexus European award

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Lexus Galway in Ballybrit has been named first ever Irish winner of a prestigious European award offered by the carmaker. The local team has taken the ‘European Lexus Kiwami Award’, which recognises excellence in business and customer service. 19 centres were honoured this year, from more then […] The post Lexus Galway first Irish winner of major Lexus European award appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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49 h. ago Galway teen denies inventing "story" she was raped for attention

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Galway teenager has denied that she made up a “story” that she had been raped by the boy she had been dating so she could get attention. The now 16-year-old accused pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court to three charges of oral rape and […] The post Galway teen denies inventing "story" she was raped for attention appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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50 h. ago Free tax support service launched in Galway for vulnerable groups

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A free and confidential tax support service has been launched in Galway for vulnerable groups. ‘Enabling Tax Literacy and Empowerment: Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities’ is a joint pilot programme operated by Galway Public Libraries and the University of Galway’s Tax Clinic. It’s aimed at lone parents […] The post Free tax support service launched in Galway for vulnerable groups appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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51 h. ago Keith Finnegan appointed International Relations Officer at City Council

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Former Galway Bay FM broadcaster Keith Finnegan has taken up a new job at Galway City Council. He’s been announced as their International Relations Officer, tasked with establishing and nurturing vital partnerships around the world. Keith retired from Galway Bay FM last year after 34 years of […] The post Keith Finnegan appointed International Relations Officer at City Council appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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51 h. ago Galway Clinic opens second cardiac catheterisation laboratory

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway Clinic has opened a second cardiac catheterisation laboratory This new cath lab represents an investment of €6 million It provides additional capacity for diagnosing and treating routine and complex cardiac cases It makes the Galway Clinic in Doughiska the first private hospital in Connaught to operate […] The post Galway Clinic opens second cardiac catheterisation laboratory appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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53 h. ago Public consultation event on proposed energy centre in Doughiska

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A public information event on a proposed major low energy centre in Doughiska will take place tomorrow. Empor Investments Limited is seeking permission for the centre at Merlin Park Industrial Estate, that would provide low-carbon heating to homes in the area. It involves the installation of massive […] The post Public consultation event on proposed energy centre in Doughiska appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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