4 h. ago Younger garda recruits more likely to fail fitness tests than those approaching middle age

Female garda recruits 10 times more likely to fail preliminary standard than male applicants

Events

4 h. ago I came of age in the Tinder era. There was no escape from online dating for Celtic Tiger cubs like me

Dating apps have changed how we behave, and not for the better ... it is harder than ever to meet people

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20 h. ago Cruising gets younger as average age of UK & Ireland passengers falls

Cruising gets younger as average age of UK & Ireland passengers falls  TravelMole

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41 h. ago Deputy Connolly urges Galway parents have say on national campaign protecting children online

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Local TD John Connolly is urging parents to have their say on a national campaign aimed at protecting children online. Fianna Fáil has launched a survey seeking insights from parents on the challenges of raising children in a digital age. The survey – available at fiannafail.ie/parenting – […] The post Deputy Connolly urges Galway parents have say on national campaign protecting children online appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Society

42 h. ago Cruise Holidays Reach Record High Across UK & Ireland, with Cruisers Becoming Younger, CLIA Figures Show

Cruise Holidays Reach Record High Across UK & Ireland, with Cruisers Becoming Younger, CLIA Figures Show  ittn.ie

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51 h. ago US tariffs: Donald Trump confirms ‘full and comprehensive’ trade deal’ with UK

The US president added: ‘The Golden Age of America is coming’

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67 h. ago Driver in Monaghan debs crash that killed two teenagers had driven at average speed of 139 km/h

Anthony McGinn (61) pleaded guity to dangerous driving causing deaths of Kiea McCann and Dlava Mohammed.

Events

69 h. ago Ireland weather: Met Eireann gives hopeful 'hotter than average' summer verdict

Ireland weather: Met Eireann gives hopeful 'hotter than average' summer verdict  Dublin Live

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3 d. ago Motor insurance premiums increased by 9% in first six months of last year

The average cost of insuring vehicles like cars, motorbikes and vans was €616 between January and June 2024.

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3 d. ago Ocean with David Attenborough review: Age has done little to quell the naturalist’s intellectual curiosity and childlike wonder

This engaging portrait of sea-life is being released around the world on his 99th birthday

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3 d. ago Higher price energy costing Irish consumers almost €500 more than EU average each year

Price of electricity 30% higher and domestic gas almost 10%

Economics

3 d. ago Irish consumers pay almost €500 more than EU average for energy each year

Price of electricity 30% higher and domestic gas almost 10% than European standard

Economics

3 d. ago Irish households pay 30% more for electricity than the average European

Irish households currently pay the third-highest costs for electricity in Europe, according to Eurostat.

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4 d. ago Learner drivers paying for internet ‘bots’ to ‘game’ driving test application system

Move follows jump in average waiting times from 24.1 weeks to 26.9 in last three weeks

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4 d. ago Ireland weather: Sunscreen required as settled conditions to continue into weekend

Met Éireann forecasts highs of up to 18 degrees, above the 15 degree average for this time of year

Politics

4 d. ago Hosepipe ban comes into effect in parts of Donegal, Meath and Westmeath

Uisce Éireann says the ban is due to drier-than-average seasons of late.

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4 d. ago Ireland weather: Warmer than average summer anticipated with sunshine to remain this week

Met Éireann forecasts dry conditions to remain

Events

5 d. ago Revealed: the areas of Dublin where crime rate is 1,000pc higher compared to national average

Revealed: the areas of Dublin where crime rate is 1,000pc higher compared to national average  The Irish Independent

Events

7 d. ago Athenry community group aims to raise €75,000 to replace and repair rotting equipment

Athenry’s only public amenity is falling apart – and the community claims it has been left to foot the ongoing repair bill to patch it up. That in turn means that the town’s Community Playground, opened in 2004, is now facing an uncertain future due to its age and condition. “At this point, we’re barely […] The post Athenry community group aims to raise €75,000 to replace and repair rotting equipment appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago Local TD and Junior Transport Minister calls on RSA to deal with long driving test wait times

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Junior Transport Minister and Galway East TD Sean Canney is calling on the RSA to come up with a plan to deal with long waiting times for driving tests. A 2019 report by the body found the average waiting time for a test was six weeks. However, […] The post Local TD and Junior Transport Minister calls on RSA to deal with long driving test wait times appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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