53 h. ago Lack of childcare in Donegal now at ‘crisis point’ as council demands government action

A Donegal County Councillor says the lack of childcare in the county must be urgently highlighted to the government. Sinn… The post Lack of childcare in Donegal now at ‘crisis point’ as council demands government action appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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5 d. ago Former county councillor to be sentenced for assault and attack on van during family dispute

The former Fine Gael councillor admitted the charges.

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1 week ago €6bn cargo facility at former Galway Airport could create 6,000 jobs

REPRESENTATIVES acting on behalf of an international property group are understood to have lobbied a number of Galway County Councillors over the potential sale of the former Galway Airport – revealing plans to develop the site as a multi-billion euro international cargo airport, employing over 6,000 people. The Connacht Tribune understands that the group has […] The post €6bn cargo facility at former Galway Airport could create 6,000 jobs appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Spirit of volunteerism shines at County Galway Cathaoirleach’s Awards

Volunteers and community groups from across Galway were honoured at the annual Cathaoirleach’s Awards, which took place at the Raheen Woods Hotel in Athenry last Friday. The ceremony, hosted by Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council, Councillor Martina Kinane, celebrated the outstanding contribution of individuals and organisations who work tirelessly to improve life in their communities. […] The post Spirit of volunteerism shines at County Galway Cathaoirleach’s Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Former county councillor pleads guilty to assaulting man and damaging van

A former Donegal County Councillor has pleaded guilty to charges relating to a serious assault. Gareth Reid, a former Fine… The post Former county councillor pleads guilty to assaulting man and damaging van appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago County Councillors voice opposition to sale of Galway Airport

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A number of county councillors have voiced their opposition to the planned sale of Galway Airport. The 118 acre site is jointly owned by the City and County Council, who purchased it for the bargain price of just €1.1m in 2013. Now, it’s estimated to be worth […] The post County Councillors voice opposition to sale of Galway Airport appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Donegal council demands end to sale of Israeli war bonds through Irish Central Bank

Featured photo: Cllr Declan Meehan at a recent March for Palestine (Facebook) Donegal County Councillors have unanimously voted to call… The post Donegal council demands end to sale of Israeli war bonds through Irish Central Bank appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago Failure to deliver affordable housing across Galway dominates council meeting

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The failure to build any affordable housing across Galway over the past decade has dominated a council meeting. But a special meeting of all 39 county councillors held in Oranmore-Maree heard it’s not due to lack of will on behalf of the local authority. Instead, the finger […] The post Failure to deliver affordable housing across Galway dominates council meeting appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Extension plans for Old Letterkenny Courthouse take step forward

Donegal County Councillors have today given approval for the extension and modification of the old Letterkenny Courthouse to develop a… The post Extension plans for Old Letterkenny Courthouse take step forward appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 w. ago Volunteers and Community Groups are honoured at annual Cathaoirleach Awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Volunteers and Community Groups from across County Galway have been honoured at the annual Cathaoirleach’s Awards that took place yesterday evening in Athenry. The ceremony, hosted by Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council, Councillor Martina Kinane, celebrated the outstanding contribution of individuals and organisations who work tirelessly to […] The post Volunteers and Community Groups are honoured at annual Cathaoirleach Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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