39 m. ago Taoiseach pledges to look into Aran Island schools having to pay more for school meals

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Taoiseach has pledged to look into claims that schools on the Aran Islands are paying more for the hot meals programme. Speaking in the Dáil, Galway West TD Catherine Connolly said it’s because of transport and freight costs. She welcomed the rollout of the programme to […] The post Taoiseach pledges to look into Aran Island schools having to pay more for school meals appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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39 m. ago World renowned folklorist to deliver University of Galway’s inaugural Máire Mhac an tSaoi Lecture

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM World renowned folklorist and scholar Professor Henry Glassie will tomorrow deliver the inaugural Máire Mhac an tSaoi Distinguished Lecture in Irish Studies at University of Galway. The lecture ‘At Work in the Irish Field’ will take place at 4 tomorrow afternoon in the Hardiman Building on campus. […] The post World renowned folklorist to deliver University of Galway’s inaugural Máire Mhac an tSaoi Lecture appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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39 m. ago Indreabhán man to feature on TG4 show about living with a disability

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM An Indreabhán man is to feature tonight on TG4’s programme ‘Misneach – Cumas’ to talk about his experience of living with a disability. The observational documentary follows the employment journey of people living with a disability, and explores how improvements can be made in Ireland. In the […] The post Indreabhán man to feature on TG4 show about living with a disability appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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39 m. 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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6 h. ago Association of Catholic Priests criticise McGregor: 'He confuses personal opinions with truth'

The group said he does not speak for Irish people or Catholics, and that he "confuses personal opinions with truth"

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7 h. ago Ciaran Cannon appointed to high level position with online educator Alison

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Former Minister and Galway East TD Ciaran Cannon has been appointed to a high level position with Galway headquartered online educator Alison The former Minister for Training and Skills, who retired ahead of November’s general election, is the new Vice-President of Global Affairs for the educator which […] The post Ciaran Cannon appointed to high level position with online educator Alison appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 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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10 h. ago Northwest fairing better for declining nitrogen levels in rivers

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Areas of the midlands and north west are fairing better when it comes to the level of Nitrogen found in rivers. Levels dropped last year, however figures from the Environmental Protection Agency found levels are too high in the southeastern half of the country. 20 major rivers, […] The post Northwest fairing better for declining nitrogen levels in rivers appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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12 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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12 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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12 h. ago Admission of stroke patients to specialist care units ‘well below target’, audit shows

Almost 2,000 missed out on being admitted to centres that help cut chances of disability and death from the condition

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12 h. ago Leaving Cert students to face oral exams in English under sweeping changes

Draft plan would see candidates quizzed on plays or books at end of fifth year

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13 h. ago Town in North Macedonia prepares for burials as nightclub fire triggers protests

Rallies have been held in solidarity with the victims’ families.

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23 h. ago As many as 40,000 retail premises could be converted into homes with right incentives, lobby group says

Capital gains tax waiver and grant changes ‘would encourage conversion of the units into accommodation’

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24 h. ago Gardai make specific appeal in relation to fatal crash in Barna

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Gardaí are renewing an appeal for information in relation to a fatal crash in Barna earlier this month. 22 year old Evan Kilmartin from Indreabhan died in the three-vehicle collision in Barna on Sunday, the 9th of March. Gardaí are looking to speak with the driver of […] The post Gardai make specific appeal in relation to fatal crash in Barna appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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24 h. ago Northern Ireland parties unite to decry UK Government welfare reform plans

Northern Ireland parties unite to decry UK Government welfare reform plans  The Irish News

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24 h. ago Welfare reform: Northern Ireland parties unite to decry UK Government plans

Welfare reform: Northern Ireland parties unite to decry UK Government plans  The Irish News

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25 h. ago Marine Institute to showcase Shellfish Fisheries and Marine Biodiversity at Irish Skipper Expo

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Marine Institute will exhibit at the Irish Skipper Expo this Friday and Saturday at the University of Limerick. It will showcase Shellfish Fisheries and Marine Biodiversity Institute scientists and experts will be available to discuss the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund as well as Marine […] The post Marine Institute to showcase Shellfish Fisheries and Marine Biodiversity at Irish Skipper Expo appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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25 h. ago Ireland coach John O’Shea shocked by Graham Potter’s treatment of Evan Ferguson at West Ham

Ireland coach John O’Shea shocked by Graham Potter’s treatment of Evan Ferguson at West Ham  Hammers News - West Ham United FC

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29 h. ago Local TD suggests Trump "inform himself better on people" following Conor McGregor appearance

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local TD says US President Donald Trump should “inform himself better on people” in response to Conor McGregors appearance at the White House. The former UFC champion, who was found liable for rape in a civil trial last year, met with Donald Trump and Elon Musk […] The post Local TD suggests Trump "inform himself better on people" following Conor McGregor appearance appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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