20 m. ago Trump praises ‘great job’ by national guard in calming LA protests, as mayor says troops are not in the city

Trump orders 2,000 national guard troops to LA amid protests over immigration crackdown

Politics

1 hour ago Tuam to host last of eight Teagasc Organic Crop Walks tomorrow

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The farm of Padraic Dunleavy in Tuam will host the last of eight Teagasc organic Crop Walks tomorrow evening. Led by the Teagasc Organic Advisory team, A nationwide series began in County Cork on Monday, 19th of May and visited farms in Cork, Tipperary, Kilkenny, Offaly, Carlow, […] The post Tuam to host last of eight Teagasc Organic Crop Walks tomorrow appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 h. ago Efforts underway to restore damaged Alcock and Brown and Marconi Sites in Connemara

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Efforts are underway to restore the historic Alcock and Brown and Marconi site between Clifden and Ballyconneely damaged by Storm Eowyn. The Connemara Chamber of Commerce is now spearheading an effort to get money from the State for the repair work. The walkways, information boards and shelter […] The post Efforts underway to restore damaged Alcock and Brown and Marconi Sites in Connemara appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

2 h. ago Minister welcomes ongoing review of planning permission exemptions

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Leader of the Independent Team of Ministers and Minister for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rails and Ports and Galway East TD Seán Canney has welcomed the ongoing review of planning permission exemptions, describing it as an important opportunity to unlock more flexible and practical housing solutions. […] The post Minister welcomes ongoing review of planning permission exemptions appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

6 h. ago Over 12,000 children waiting for first contact from disability teams

Of that figure, 8298 children are waiting over a year for first contact.

Politics

6 h. ago Trump orders 2,000 national guard troops to LA amid protests over immigration crackdown

California governor says mobilisation is ‘purposefully inflammatory’ and will ‘only escalate tensions’

Politics

7 h. ago Trump deploys 2,000 National Guard troops to LA after clashes over immigration raids

California Governor Gavin Newsom has described the move as “purposefully inflammatory”.

Politics

7 h. ago Trump orders 2,000 National Guard troops to LA after clashes over immigration raids

California Governor Gavin Newsom has described the move as “purposefully inflammatory”.

Politics

8 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

8 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.

Politics

11 h. ago €100,000 viability gap per new apartment means the homes we need won’t be built, developers warn

€100,000 viability gap per new apartment means the homes we need won’t be built, developers warn  The Irish Independent

Events

18 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

18 h. ago Carer who died in Galway house fire was a 'son, brother, partner, friend and rock', funeral hears

Kevin Kelly (31) died alongside Sunny Jacobs (76) when a fire broke out at her cottage at Gleannicmurrin in Casla on Wednesday morning.

Events

19 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

25 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.

Politics

30 h. ago Garda victim of sexual harassment 'significantly failed' by complaint process awarded €5,000

The WRC found An Garda Síochána showed “total disregard” for its own dignity at work policy.

Events

32 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

32 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

41 h. ago Almost 123,000 over 70s in Dublin to benefit from new Companion Pass

Almost 123,000 over 70s in Dublin to benefit from new Companion Pass  Dublin Gazette Newspapers

Politics

42 h. ago Rogue gardener pleads guilty to conning woman out of €2,000 for work he never carried out

Gavin Smith, 35, was sentenced to five months in prison today.

Economics