54 m. ago Researchers at Dublin City University have announced a new water quality test

Researchers at Dublin City University have announced a new water quality test  FM104

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6 h. ago Appropriate staff not available to mental health patients at ED

Appropriately qualified staff are not available to patients presenting with mental health difficulties at the Emergency Department in UHG. Cllr Eileen Mannion (FG) raised concern at a Regional Health Forum West that despite claims that all patients must be triaged in the Emergency Department, it was not a suitable environment for those requiring treatment for […] The post Appropriate staff not available to mental health patients at ED appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Science

6 h. ago Morrissey’s musical entourage heads for Spain in October — with record numbers on board

If Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos want to save their celebrity-driven Space Programs from sinking like submarines, they should forget about giving free trips to Katy Perry or ploughing their cash into reusable capsules. No — if they want a guaranteed success story, just fly the Marty Party to the Moon. Because the best-known face […] The post Morrissey’s musical entourage heads for Spain in October — with record numbers on board appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 h. ago Design & Crafts Council Ireland lost half of its workforce in 2024

The organisation, which receives funding from Enterprise Ireland, says it has undergone significant restructuring

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14 h. ago Protesters march through Dublin city centre over lack of additional needs education provision

Protesters march through Dublin city centre over lack of additional needs education provision  Irish Mirror

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16 h. ago Motorists advised to expect possible distruptions during tomorrow's CROI Cycle

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The 31st annual Croí Corrib Charity Cycle is taking place in Galway tomorrow and will depart from the University of Galway Dangan Sports Campus. Due to the large number of cyclists taking part, Croí would like to advise motorists and road users that there may be delays in […] The post Motorists advised to expect possible distruptions during tomorrow's CROI Cycle appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Sport

16 h. ago Opinion: Dublin's streets are a mess, and not enough is being done to fix them

The council and government are in denial about the state of our capital city, writes Gus Landy.

Politics

18 h. ago Art exhibition taking place in Galway today as part of Cruinniú na nÓg

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Today as part of Cruinniú na nÓg 2025, RTÉ’s This is Art! and Creative Ireland will present a celebration of youth creativity featuring a series of art exhibitions across the island of Ireland. RTÉ’s This is Art! is an annual art competition for budding artists aged 0-18yrs […] The post Art exhibition taking place in Galway today as part of Cruinniú na nÓg appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

24 h. ago An Bord Pleanala refuses plan to knock derelict Gort bungalow and replace with new homes

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Plans to knock down a derelict bungalow in Gort and replace it with six new homes have been given a final rejection. The home fronts onto Crowe Street near the roundabout, and there were several local objections to the plans. County planners rejected the project earlier this […] The post An Bord Pleanala refuses plan to knock derelict Gort bungalow and replace with new homes appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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28 h. ago Russian attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv kills at least three in ‘most powerful’ strike since start of war

More than 20 injured, with others feared still trapped under rubble, in city close to Russian border

Events

28 h. ago Russia attacks Ukraine’s Kharkiv in ‘most powerful’ strike since start of war

At least three dead and more than 20 injured, with others feared still trapped under rubble, in city close to Russian border

Events

29 h. ago At least five killed as Russia launches major attack on Ukraine

Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov said that Russia launched 48 drones, two missiles and four guided bombs on the city.

Events

30 h. ago New categories are announced at the launch of the Local Ireland Media Awards

Local Ireland, the association which represents local news publishers across Ireland – including the Connacht Tribune – has launched its tenth annual awards. Entries are being invited for a record 19 competitive categories, including new awards for Young Journalist of the Year and Political Coverage of the Year. This year’s awards will be the eighth […] The post New categories are announced at the launch of the Local Ireland Media Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

30 h. ago GRETB calls for investment and collaboration to transform poverty into potential

The Chief Executive of the Galway & Roscommon ETB has called for sustainable investment in youth services and better collaboration across education, youth services and families — to help tackle child poverty, school absenteeism and mental health challenges, and to support young people to thrive. David Leahy was speaking at the national Education & Training […] The post GRETB calls for investment and collaboration to transform poverty into potential appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

46 h. ago Sinn Féin calls for vacant council houses to be made available within 12 weeks

New figures show that at least one in every four boarded up council home has been empty for longer than 12 months.

Politics

46 h. ago Michael D Higgins donates Presidential Archive to University of Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Michael D Higgins has donated his Presidential Archive, including letters, photos and books, to the University of Galway. The university has also renamed the Aula Maxima building in the iconic Quandrangle ‘The Michael D Higgins Auditorium. Music, poetry and speeches all formed part of today’s celebration, along […] The post Michael D Higgins donates Presidential Archive to University of Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

47 h. ago City social housing tenants facing first rent hikes in six years

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Social housing tenants in the city are facing hefty rent hikes – and the matter will likely dominate a council meeting on Monday. Galway City Council has defended the proposal, pointing out there’s been no increases since 2019. It says in recent years, rents collected are not […] The post City social housing tenants facing first rent hikes in six years appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

48 h. ago Dublin City Council to spend almost €6m on four new public toilets

Two of the proposed units will be on the north side of the city, and two on the south side.

Economics

49 h. ago Dublin City Council to invest €6 million in new public toilets after St Stephen's Green reversal

Dublin City Council to invest €6 million in new public toilets after St Stephen's Green reversal  Dublin Live

Economics

53 h. ago Over half of empty council homes in Donegal vacant for more than 12 months

Donegal Sinn Féin TDs Deputy Pearse Doherty and Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn today slammed the government for failing to resource… The post Over half of empty council homes in Donegal vacant for more than 12 months appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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