2 h. ago University mentor programme allows students to pass on passion for reading to next generation

By Tom O’Connell Already a semester into an MA in English at the turn of the New Year – and after nearly five years in third-level education – I somehow found myself getting ready for my first day of school. And I’ll admit it was more nerve-wracking than my actual first day of school, if […] The post University mentor programme allows students to pass on passion for reading to next generation appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 h. ago Winter vomiting bug cases to remain high ‘for next number of weeks’

Hundred cases detected in week ending March 16th, the highest weekly total since start of year

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11 h. ago Republic of Ireland v Bulgaria: Republic of Ireland looking to 'make winning a habit'

Republic of Ireland v Bulgaria: Republic of Ireland looking to 'make winning a habit' - Josh Cullen  BBC.com

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12 h. ago Leinster suffer first defeat, Connacht's fightback falls short, and UIster escape Wales with win

Ulster were the only Irish province who picked up a victory in the URC this weekend, and they left it late against bottom side Dragons.

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13 h. ago GAA President Jarlath Burns Officially Turns the Sod of Renville Sports Grounds

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Oranmore Maree GAA One Club was delighted to welcome President of the GAA Jarlath Burns and Patrick O’Donovan, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media as they officially turned the sod on the club’s Sports Centre of Excellence, Renville Sports Grounds. Their support for and […] The post GAA President Jarlath Burns Officially Turns the Sod of Renville Sports Grounds appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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14 h. ago Country singer Tucker Wetmore on his debut album, his love for music, and not being famous

Wetmore is just weeks away from the release of his debut album, has 7 million monthly streams on Spotify, and his songs Wind Up Missin’ You and Wine Into Whiskey have over 253 million and 114 million streams respectively on the platform, but wouldn't consider himself famous 'by any means'

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16 h. ago France survive Ireland rally to win Women's Six Nations opener

France survive Ireland rally to win Women's Six Nations opener  FRANCE 24 English

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16 h. ago France resist Ireland rally to win Women's Six Nations opener

France resist Ireland rally to win Women's Six Nations opener  Hindustan Times

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16 h. ago France hold off Ireland fightback to win Women’s Six Nations opener

Ireland set up a grandstand finish as Wafer punished France in the corner for her second try of the match.

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20 h. ago Pope Francis due to appear in public for first time in five weeks

Pontiff expected to offer blessing from window of his room at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital as he battles double pneumonia

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20 h. ago Galway ticket wins €500,000 in last night's Euromillions Plus draw.

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Euromillions player from Galway has matched all numbers in last night’s Euromillions Plus draw. The winning ticket was a Quick Pick and was bought last Thursday in Concannon’s Daybreak in Ahascragh. The numbers for last night’s EuroMillions Plus draw were: 13, 14, 17, 26 and 32. […] The post Galway ticket wins €500,000 in last night's Euromillions Plus draw. appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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21 h. ago Pope Francis to offer blessing from window of Rome hospital tomorrow

It will be his first public appearance since he was hospitalised on 14 February.

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24 h. ago Our hearts are broken – Boxing great George Foreman dies aged 76

Foreman was an Olympic gold medallist before claiming his first heavyweight title with a stoppage win over Joe Frazier in 1973.

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24 h. ago Win a smile makeover for just €2 in the Scoil Cholmcille Letterkenny Easter Draw!

Advertisement The annual Scoil Cholmcille Bumper Easter Draw is back, offering you the chance to win life-changing orthodontics and support… The post Win a smile makeover for just €2 in the Scoil Cholmcille Letterkenny Easter Draw! appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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26 h. ago Special Olympics: McConville and Best triumph at World Winter Games

Special Olympics: McConville and Best triumph at World Winter Games  BBC.com

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26 h. ago The Indo Daily: Dublin teacher who claims she was wrongly named as notorious ‘GAA catfish’ wins injunction against school

The Indo Daily: Dublin teacher who claims she was wrongly named as notorious ‘GAA catfish’ wins injunction against school  Irish Independent

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29 h. ago Dublin takes down Northeast in Central Georgia high school baseball action

Dublin takes down Northeast in Central Georgia high school baseball action  13WMAZ.com

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32 h. ago Georgia high school senior earns over $1.3 million in scholarships, accepts offer from dream school

Georgia high school senior earns over $1.3 million in scholarships, accepts offer from dream school  11Alive.com WXIA

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34 h. ago 'I'm used as a punchline': Rosie O'Donnell says she moved to Ireland because Trump 'out to get' her

The award-winning actress and comedian said that Irish people have been “unbelievably kind and loving” since she moved to Howth in January.

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34 h. ago Thomas Tuchel wins opening England match; Northern Ireland draw with Switzerland

Thomas Tuchel wins opening England match; Northern Ireland draw with Switzerland  The Irish Times

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