8 h. ago Council to seek TII funding to begin design of Galway City Ring Road ahead of approval

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council is to seek funding from TII to get started on a design for the Galway City Ring Road ahead of its approval. An Bord Pleanála is expected to make a decision on the project by the end of this year, according to Director of […] The post Council to seek TII funding to begin design of Galway City Ring Road ahead of approval appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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33 h. ago Galway County Council announces 44 new affordable homes for Athenry

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council has announced plans to deliver 44 new affordable homes in Athenry. The affordable units are proposed under the Government’s ‘Housing for All’ programme. The Local Authority has today signed contracts with Studio PKA, Paul Keogh Architects, for the design of the two housing schemes. […] The post Galway County Council announces 44 new affordable homes for Athenry appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 d. ago Official opening of Galway Biomedical Design & Manufacturing Facility in Ballybrit

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway Biomedical is a new company for Ballybrit which will develop and manufacture medical device components They are designed for use in the Vascular, Dental, Orthopaedic, Urology and General Surgery clinical fields. The company intends to build a global reputation for the development and commercialization of cutting […] The post Official opening of Galway Biomedical Design & Manufacturing Facility in Ballybrit appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 d. ago New parking management system introduced for City Hall carpark

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A new parking management system – including fees – is to be introduced at the carpark at City Hall from tomorrow. Galway City Council is reassuring the public though that parking will remain free for staff and visitors. The car park at City Hall on College Road […] The post New parking management system introduced for City Hall carpark appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 d. ago City motorist pulled over for tinted windows tests positive for cocaine and cannabis

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A motorist has been arrested on the outskirts of the city – after testing positive for cocaine and cannabis after being pulled over due to their tinted windows. The driver was pulled in by a Garda motorcyclist yesterday along the Tuam Road heading towards Claregalway. Gardaí say […] The post City motorist pulled over for tinted windows tests positive for cocaine and cannabis appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Dublin Boulevard construction starts Tuesday with overnight road closures

Dublin Boulevard construction starts Tuesday with overnight road closures  City of Colorado Springs (.gov)

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2 w. ago Sandymount cycle path decision frees council from weeds of lengthy planning process

Court of Appeal ruling confirms Dublin City Council could pursue Strand Road project using own traffic powers

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2 w. ago Green light for major student development at Coolough Road despite local opposition

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The green light has been given for a major student accommodation development at Coolough Road in the city. The approval comes despite strong objections from local residents – as well as street protests last year. The site is located near the junction of the Coolough Road and […] The post Green light for major student development at Coolough Road despite local opposition appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Cycleway showdown: Dublin City Council wins court battle over Strand Road plan

Cycleway showdown: Dublin City Council wins court battle over Strand Road plan  FM104

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2 w. ago Court rules Dublin City Council can construct Strand Road cycle lane without planning permission

The construction of the two-way cycle lane means a one-way system for cars.

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3 w. ago Tsunami of objections to planned student apartment block at city's Coolough Road

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A tsunami of objections has been lodged against a planned student apartment project on the Coolough Road. The development would have 84 apartments across 7 blocks – with a total of almost 600 bed spaces. The site is located near the junction of the Coolough Road and […] The post Tsunami of objections to planned student apartment block at city's Coolough Road appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Delays expected as week of works begin this morning on city's Letteragh Rd

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Delays are expected as a week of works begin later this morning on the Letteragh Rd in the city Road surface repair works get underway from 9 this morning Temporary Traffic Management will be in place each day from 9am to 4:30pm The works are being carried […] The post Delays expected as week of works begin this morning on city's Letteragh Rd appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Galway design student impresses judges with her Oriental bathroom concept

A bathroom with a strong Oriental theme was enough to win a prestigious prize for a Galway design student – seeing off national competition in the process. Technological University Dublin student Honor Curé from Kilcolgan was announced as the winner of the 2025 Bathroom Designer of the Year Award, sponsored by leading bathroom designers Sonas. […] The post Galway design student impresses judges with her Oriental bathroom concept appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Road Traffic Collision on the Headford Road claims the life of a 6 year old girl

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A 6 year old girl has been killed in a crash in Galway City this afternoon. She was cycling on Headford Road just after midday this afternoon when her bike was hit by a heavy goods vehicle. It happened at the junction of Headford Road and Sandyvale […] The post Road Traffic Collision on the Headford Road claims the life of a 6 year old girl appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Gardai appeal for witnesses following fatal road traffic collision in Oranmore

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Oranmore yesterday. A collision involving a car and a motorcycle happened on the N67 at Tonroe, Oranmore, shortly after 4 pm. The motorcyclist, a male in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene a […] The post Gardai appeal for witnesses following fatal road traffic collision in Oranmore appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Kilcolgan native wins prestigious national design award for unique bathroom

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Kilcolgan native has been awarded first place in the Sonas Bathrooms and TU Dublin competition for her unique room design Honor Curé was praised for her combination of colours and materials creating an exotic and oriental space She started her design journey in GTI and is […] The post Kilcolgan native wins prestigious national design award for unique bathroom appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Dublin City Council stalls aviation tycoon’s plan for Shrewsbury Road ‘superhome’

Dublin City Council stalls aviation tycoon’s plan for Shrewsbury Road ‘superhome’  The Irish Independent

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3 w. ago Dublin City Council delays plans for large home on Shrewsbury Road

Dublin City Council delays plans for large home on Shrewsbury Road  The Irish Times

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3 w. ago AerCap chief’s plan for 14,465sq ft house on Shrewsbury Road delayed by Dublin City council

Aengus Kelly and his wife Deirdre O’Malley want to merge two semi-detached house into one structure

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3 w. ago Walking protests in four areas of Connemara's R336 in next hour over 'lethal' road conditions

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Walking protests are to take place along four areas of Connemara’s R336 in the next hour over ‘lethal’ traffic conditions Residents say that if nothing is done by Galway County Council to improve safety on the road, they will ‘take further action which will escalate in scale […] The post Walking protests in four areas of Connemara's R336 in next hour over 'lethal' road conditions appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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