2 h. ago People in ‘positions of influence’ must break silence and call for Gaza ceasefire, says Michael D Higgins

President’s remarks come in wake of renewed Israeli strikes on Palestinian territory

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5 h. ago One of two Galway County Council seats to be filled on Monday

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM One of the two vacant Galway County Council seats will be filled at Monday’s meeting at County Hall. It follows the election of two councillors in the Loughrea Gort/Kinvara area to the Seanad over six weeks ago. A Fianna Fáil candidate will be selected for Shane Curley’s […] The post One of two Galway County Council seats to be filled on Monday appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 h. ago Trump and Zelensky end call a day after ceasefire talks with Russia

US President Donald Trump spoke on Tuesday to Russian President Vladimir Putin about a possible partial ceasefire.

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7 h. ago Paul Murphy calls funding challenges at Dublin school ‘disgraceful’

The Department of Education has been accused of ‘kicking the can down the road’ over the funding of a Dublin school facing closure.

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7 h. ago Dunnes Stores recalls thousands of baby socks over risk of injury

It comes after a call alerted the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) helpline that a loose thread from one of the socks had wrapped tightly around their baby’s toe, causing it to swell.

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8 h. ago Murphy calls funding challenges at Dublin school ‘disgraceful’

Murphy calls funding challenges at Dublin school ‘disgraceful’  Kildare Live

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9 h. ago Calls for Tenant in Situ scheme to be reinstated as 'hundreds' wait to hear if they'll be evicted

The scheme was suspended because the outgoing government did not agree on new funding targets in time.

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12 h. ago Russia’s demands of Ukraine would make a mockery of any peace agreement

Putin calls for a halt to military support not just from the US but from all Ukraine’s foreign backers

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14 h. ago Michelle O’Neill says Keir Starmer's 'devastating' benefit cuts are ‘callous and reprehensible’

Michelle O’Neill said she will make her ‘opposition unequivocally clear to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’.

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14 h. ago Upgrade works to get underway on pipe near Headford that's burst repeatedly in recent years

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Upgrade works are to get underway next month on a pipe in the Headford area that’s burst repeatedly in recent years. The works will be on 3km of watermains along the R333 at Knockma. Councillor Andrew Reddington says ongoing issues have affected residents in areas including Headford, […] The post Upgrade works to get underway on pipe near Headford that's burst repeatedly in recent years appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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15 h. ago Zelenskyy accuses Putin of 'effectively rejecting' ceasefire after Russian drone attacks

The attacks came just hours after a phone call agreeing peace between Putin and Donald Trump.

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15 h. ago Attacks continue between Russia and Ukraine hours after Trump

The attacks came just hours after a phone call agreeing peace between Putin and Donald Trump.

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17 h. ago Social welfare Ireland: How to qualify for €285 payment as lump sum scheme to open

Social welfare Ireland: How to qualify for €285 payment as lump sum scheme to open  MSN

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17 h. ago Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of infrastructure attacks after Putin agrees to limited ceasefire

Moscow agreed to part of a US ceasefire proposal following Trump phone call by calling a halt to attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities for 30 days

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17 h. ago Minister Calleary announces €1 million investment for Agricultural Shows for 2025

A total of 123 Agricultural Shows across the country are to share a pot of €1 million in funding – and almost one in six of them are in Galway. In all, 19 Galway shows will share €139,720 from the funding announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, recently. […] The post Minister Calleary announces €1 million investment for Agricultural Shows for 2025 appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago Róisín Ingle: I got a D in pass maths in the Leaving Cert but I addressed the Society of Actuaries in Ireland dinner

Róisín Ingle: I got a D in pass maths in the Leaving Cert but I addressed the Society of Actuaries in Ireland dinner  The Irish Times

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17 h. ago International Women’s Day Lunch hears of global battle on gender inequality

First Lady Sabina Higgins led the distinguished guests at a very special International Women’s Day Lunch which took place in the King’s Head Bistro in Galway recently, in aid of Self Help Africa. Hosted by Mary and Paul Grealish, the event was an inspiring celebration of women and a call to action for gender equality. […] The post International Women’s Day Lunch hears of global battle on gender inequality appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago Climate council calls on government to 'radically improve preparedness' for extreme weather events

The Council said recent storms had exposed Ireland’s “inadequate critical infrastructure”.

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17 h. ago I got a D in pass maths in the Leaving Cert but I addressed the Society of Actuaries in Ireland dinner

Róisín Ingle: I worried that my after-dinner talk was too grim, but my speech – especially the death content – went down well

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26 h. ago Russia to pause strikes on Ukraine’s energy facilities after Trump

Peace impossible unless West stops giving arms and intelligence to Kyiv, Kremlin says

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