5 d. ago Approval for major expansion of Planet Galway bowling alley and arcade at Headford Road

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Plans for a major expansion at The Planet Galway entertainment centre at Headford Road have been approved by city planners. The centre currently operates a bowling alley, laser tag, arcade, and soft play area. It’s now looking to expand into a large number of vacant retail units […] The post Approval for major expansion of Planet Galway bowling alley and arcade at Headford Road appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 d. ago Five killed and over a dozen injured in east Jerusalem shooting, health officials say

The shooting occurred at a busy road on the outskirts of the city early this morning.

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6 d. ago Five killed and over a dozen injured in east Jerusalem shooting

The shooting occurred at a busy road on the outskirts of the city early this morning.

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8 d. ago Caretaker for past 33 years at Coláiste Iognaid — but no pension

Joe O’Toole has been caretaker at Coláiste Iognaid for 33 years, and last Friday was the first occasion he took strike action to improve his own lot. Eight years ago, Joe refused to open the doors of The Jes on Sea Road in the city. This was to show solidarity with striking teachers, despite being […] The post Caretaker for past 33 years at Coláiste Iognaid — but no pension appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago City and county councils making road safety decisions without injury figures from RSA for 7 years

Councillors complained that it is not possible to make evidence based policy decisions without the RSA data.

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1 week ago City and county councils making road safety decisions without RSA figures for last 7 years

Councillors complained that it is not possible to make evidence based policy decisions without the RSA data.

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1 week ago Motorist caught almost twice the speed limit on Monivea Road in city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A motorist has been caught driving almost twice the speed limit in the city. The driver was detected doing 91km/h in a 50km/h zone on the R339 on the Monivea Road. Gardaí and the RSA carried out a national speed enforcement operation for 24 hours yesterday. 569 […] The post Motorist caught almost twice the speed limit on Monivea Road in city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Two Galway motorists highlighted for speeding on National Slowdown Day

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two Galway motorists have been highlighted for speeding on National Slowdown Day. Both were in 50km/hr zones – with one driving at 65km/hr on the Dublin Road in the city, and the other doing 66km/hr on the Main Street in Williamstown Gardaí have caught 268 drivers travelling […] The post Two Galway motorists highlighted for speeding on National Slowdown Day appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Prospect of Convention Centre on City Hall Site floated by Deputy Mayor

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There’s a call for a state-of-the-art convention centre to be developed on the current site of Galway City Council on College Road. In the very near future, the local authority will be moving to a new building at Crown Square in Mervue. But there’s very little certainty […] The post Prospect of Convention Centre on City Hall Site floated by Deputy Mayor appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Luas disruption: Dublin tram system reopens after power failure, delays expected

Both the Red and Green lines are affected by the power outage

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2 w. ago Dublin’s Luas resumes service after major shutdown, with delays expected

Both the Red and Green lines are affected by the power outage

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2 w. ago Two women injured in two car collision on the Old Dublin Road at Derrydonnell

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two women have been injured in a two car collision on the Old Dublin Road at Derrydonnell in Oranmore They have been taken to University Hospital Galway but the extent of their injuries is not yet known The road is currently closed and local diversions are in […] The post Two women injured in two car collision on the Old Dublin Road at Derrydonnell appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Old Dublin Road at Derrydonnell Cross closed following serious Road Traffic Accident

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The old Galway/Dublin Road is closed at Derrydonnell Cross following a serious Road Traffic Accident in the last hour. Gardai and Emergency Services are at the scene, and the road is expected to be closed for some time. No further information is available at this time. The post Old Dublin Road at Derrydonnell Cross closed following serious Road Traffic Accident appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Euromillions win for Sweeney Oil Galway city store continues winning trend

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The owner of the city store which sold the half a million euro winning ticket in last night’s Euromillions draw has wished the winner the very best The lucky Quick Pick ticket was sold yesterday, the day of the draw at Sweeney Oil on the Headford Road […] The post Euromillions win for Sweeney Oil Galway city store continues winning trend appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Delays expected on Father Griffin Road in city for fortnight of works

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Motorists are advised to expect delays on Father Griffin Road in the city for the next two weeks. It’s as road surfacing works are being carried out by John Madden and Sons Ltd Traffic management will be in place from today until Friday, and the same next […] The post Delays expected on Father Griffin Road in city for fortnight of works appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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last month City Councillor welcomes road works after Uisce Eireann 'botch job'

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway City Councillor Shane Forde is welcoming road works in the city today after what he previosly referred to as a ‘botch job’ by Uisce Eireann. Road re-surfacing works are taking place along the Old Dublin Road – between Merlin Park and the ATU Galway roundabout – […] The post City Councillor welcomes road works after Uisce Eireann 'botch job' appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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last month Delays expected as works take place on Old Dublin Road in city today

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Motorists are being advised to expect delays along the Old Dublin Road in the city today. It’s as road surfacing works are taking place until 2 this afternoon. Temporary Traffic Management arrangements will be in place throughout the day. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes where […] The post Delays expected as works take place on Old Dublin Road in city today appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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