2 h. ago Book dealer cleared of selling stolen 'extraordinarily rare' €2,000 Heaney editions

Alan Ladak of Fahy Gardens, Loughrea, Co Galway, admitted he was reckless in buying the books for about €40 each, hoping to sell them for a profit

Economics

3 h. ago Man who sold ‘extraordinarily rare’ Seamus Heaney books has stolen property charge dismissed

Alan Ladak (70) said he bought the books, valued at €2,000, for €40 each at bric-a-brac stall in Galway city centre

Culture

7 h. ago €1.3m in Government funding of social housing in Galway city and county

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM More than one point three million euro has been awarded to Galway city and county for social housing. The Department of Housing grants will address the housing needs of older people, people with a disability along with helping tackling overcrowding. The funding will allow local authorities to […] The post €1.3m in Government funding of social housing in Galway city and county appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

8 h. ago Galway astronomers have discovered a new giant planet formation

The phenomenon is taking place 430 light years from Earth.

Politics

8 h. ago Creative art workshops for cardiac and stroke patients taking place across Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A series of creative art workshops for cardiac and stroke patients are taking place across the county this month. The Mending HeArts programme provides a space for participants to express themselves, reconnect with their connectivity and support emotional wellbeing. Workshops will take place in Ballinasloe Library tomorrow, […] The post Creative art workshops for cardiac and stroke patients taking place across Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

9 h. ago Ireland weather map pinpoints exact day for heatwave return as Met Eireann issue update

Ireland weather map pinpoints exact day for heatwave return as Met Eireann issue update  Galway Beo

Society

10 h. ago Taskforce hits streets of Athenry to tackle chewing gum stuck to the paths

The streets of Galway aren’t as sticky as they used to be — thanks to the Gum Litter Taskforce, whose work has seen a 70 per cent reduction in chewing gum stuck to the path. But the battle goes on — and last week the GLT took to the streets of Athenry as part of […] The post Taskforce hits streets of Athenry to tackle chewing gum stuck to the paths appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

20 h. ago Kilkenny make it six Leinster titles on the trot as Galway revival falls short

Tribesmen twice got within four points during endgame but pay price for leaving it all too late

Politics

21 h. ago Kilkenny hold off Galway fightback to win sixth Leinster title in a row

Kilkenny are Leinster Senior Hurling champions for the sixth year in a row

Politics

22 h. ago Live GAA updates: Kilkenny hold off late Galway rally to win a sixth straight Leinster title

Micheál Donoghue’s side got to within four points but Martin Keoghan goal saw Cats pull clear late on

Politics

22 h. ago Kilkenny show character to beat Galway for sixth consecutive Leinster title

Cats triumphed 3-22 to 1-20 at Croke Park.

Politics

23 h. ago Live GAA updates: Kilkenny build strong first half lead against Galway

Michael Donoghue’s Tribesmen hoping claim first provincial title since 2018

Politics

25 h. ago Live GAA updates: Galway out to loosen Kilkenny’s hold on Leinster

Michael Donoghue’s Tribesmen hoping claim first provincial title since 2018

Politics

27 h. 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

28 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

28 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

34 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

34 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

35 h. ago Where Irish artists make their art: 'There is inspiration everywhere here'

An outbuilding, a spare room and a purpose-built garden studio, these artists’ search for space of their own bears testament to Virgina Woolf’s creative philosophy

Politics

44 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