19 h. ago Uisce Éireann advises of planned outage for customers in the Knocknacarra area on Monday

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Uisce Eireann customers in the Knocknacarra area will be without water on Monday due to essential repair works to the water network on the Rahoon Road. The works will take place from 10am until 4pm and may result in a disruption of supply or loss of pressure […] The post Uisce Éireann advises of planned outage for customers in the Knocknacarra area on Monday appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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19 h. ago Roisin Fahy to represent Galway in 2025 Miss Ireland this evening

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Roisin Fahey from Killnadeema in Loughrea will represent Galway this evening in the Final of Miss Ireland being held in the Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim, Co Meath. Roisin is currently studying Business Marketing and Sales with a focus on French at ATU Galway and believes that education […] The post Roisin Fahy to represent Galway in 2025 Miss Ireland this evening appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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19 h. ago 34 Galway primary schools win prestigious Research Ireland Curious Minds Award

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 34 primary schools in Galway have won a Research Ireland Curious Minds Award for 2025.   The announcement was made yesterday by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD at a virtual Awards Ceremony in hundreds of classrooms throughout Ireland. Funded by […] The post 34 Galway primary schools win prestigious Research Ireland Curious Minds Award appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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25 h. ago Charity’s fundraising drive to help more than 31,000 family carers in Galway

More than 31,000 family carers across Galway are providing round-the-clock care for loved ones who are ill, elderly or have additional needs. Often unpaid, unseen and exhausted, these family carers hold their families together under immense pressure and isolation. They form the backbone of our communities and our health services — yet many are struggling […] The post Charity’s fundraising drive to help more than 31,000 family carers in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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25 h. ago Special School in Galway is transformed by the work of 80 volunteers

A remarkable transformation has taken place at St Joseph’s Special School in Galway — thanks to the incredible efforts of 80 volunteers from Volunteer Ireland and Fidelity Cares. Over the course of a dedicated community action day, the volunteers completed a wide range of upgrade projects across the school. These included enhancements to the gardens […] The post Special School in Galway is transformed by the work of 80 volunteers appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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37 h. ago Two Government Ministers to meet Gaeltacht housing groups in Connemara

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two Government Ministers will be in Connemara today meeting with Gaeltacht housing groups in Connemara. Banú and Tintéan will be raising their concerns with Housing Minister James Browne and Gaeltacht Minister Dara Calleary. The groups will be speaking to the Ministers in relation a lack of housing […] The post Two Government Ministers to meet Gaeltacht housing groups in Connemara appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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37 h. ago Galway's Jane O'Leary to receive National Concert Hall Lifetime Achievement Award

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM World renowned Galway composer Jane O’Leary is to receive the National Concert Hall Lifetime Achievement Award The award recognises outstanding contributions to Irish musical life, which comprise more than five decades for Jane In 1981 Jane O’Leary was instrumental in the founding of Music for Galway and […] The post Galway's Jane O'Leary to receive National Concert Hall Lifetime Achievement Award appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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37 h. ago Datavant announces Bonham Quay campus as Galway HQ for its global R&D centre

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Datavant, the health data platform, has announced the Bonham Quay campus as its Galway HQ for its global R&D centre The company recently announced its expansion into Ireland and its plans to create 125 jobs initially in Galway It’s taking the top two floors in the Calatrava […] The post Datavant announces Bonham Quay campus as Galway HQ for its global R&D centre appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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39 h. ago Tanáiste acknowledges "compelling case" for new naval base in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Tanáiste has acknowledged there’s a strong and “compelling” case for a new naval base in Galway. And it was Galway West TD John Connolly making that case in the Dáil, on the back of a public consultation on a new national maritime security strategy. He said […] The post Tanáiste acknowledges "compelling case" for new naval base in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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41 h. ago Housing Minister officially opens newly renovated Threshold office in city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Minister for Housing James Browne is having very busy day around Galway city and county today. He started the day by officially cutting the ribbon on Threshold’s newly renovated office on Prospect Hill in the city. He’s also meeting with the Residential Tenancies Board, Simon Community, […] The post Housing Minister officially opens newly renovated Threshold office in city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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42 h. ago Dr Leo Quinlan appointed inaugural Head at UG's School of Pharmacy

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Dr Leo Quinlan has been appointed the inaugural Head of the School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences at the University of Galway. The appointment marks a significant milestone with the creation of the University’s first-ever School of Pharmacy since its foundation in 1845. Dr Quinlan is currently […] The post Dr Leo Quinlan appointed inaugural Head at UG's School of Pharmacy appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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43 h. ago Calls for urgent investment in water infrastructure in the city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There are calls for urgent investment in water infrastructure in Galway City. City East Councillor Alan Cheevers believes water outages seem to have become more frequent. Fianna Fáil Councillor Cheevers insists infrastructure needs to keep up with the city’s fast growth. He says water problems are disrupting […] The post Calls for urgent investment in water infrastructure in the city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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46 h. ago Galway soprano finishes first in two competitions at Feis Ceoil

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Galway soprano has finished in first place at two competitions at the annual Feis Ceoil being held in Dublin. Aimee Banks, from Moycullen has won the Percy Whitehead Cup and Thomas Moore Cup. She could claim more silverware over the next few days as she prepares […] The post Galway soprano finishes first in two competitions at Feis Ceoil appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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49 h. ago New opera will take Arts Festival audiences on virtual trip to Mars

Irish National Opera (INO) will take audiences on a virtual trip to Mars during next month’s Galway International Arts Festival. In the darkly comic MARS, four astronauts and a sentient AI software interface are sealed into a spacecraft for nine months on a one-way mission to the red planet. As they drift through the void, […] The post New opera will take Arts Festival audiences on virtual trip to Mars appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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49 h. ago Summer concert series with Eleanor Shanley returns to Ballinasloe

The summer concert series in Ballinasloe with Eleanor Shanley and friends will return to Moycarn Lodge and Marina this year, following the sellout success of the inaugural series last year. This year’s Summer Series will start this Friday, June 13, when Eleanor will host  fellow singer/songwriter Mike Hanrahan of Stockton’s Wing, along with poet, playwright […] The post Summer concert series with Eleanor Shanley returns to Ballinasloe appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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49 h. ago Spat over process of dividing €500,000 funding to groups in Galway city

Members of the Council’s ruling pact have been accused of ‘wasting community groups’ time’ in a row over the divvying up of half-a-million euro in grants. A simmering dispute on the Council’s newly formed Grants Committee spilled into the Chamber at Monday’s meeting of the local authority where a number of councillors hit out at […] The post Spat over process of dividing €500,000 funding to groups in Galway city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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60 h. ago Uisce Éireann assures Cleggan/Claddaghduff customers water is safe to drink

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Uisce Éireann is assuring customers in the Cleggan/Claddaghduff area the water is safe to drink and meets regulatory standards The water authority has been receiving calls regarding taste and odour issues Sampling completed to date shows a presence of algae in the raw water Compounds derived from […] The post Uisce Éireann assures Cleggan/Claddaghduff customers water is safe to drink appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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65 h. ago Plans moving forward for upgrade of Oranmore Train Station carpark

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The wheels are in motion for the much-needed upgrade of the car park at Oranmore Train Station. It comes as works are set to begin this year on the addition of a passing loop and extra platform. The long-awaited passing loop and additional platform will add extra […] The post Plans moving forward for upgrade of Oranmore Train Station carpark appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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68 h. ago Galway's Droichead an Dóchais shortlisted for national public choice award

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway city’s Droichead an Dóchais has been shortlisted for a national architecture award. The pedestrian bridge across the Salmon Weir, which was opened just over two years ago, is up for the RIAI Public Choice Award. It’s one of 48 projects across the country to be shortlisted, […] The post Galway's Droichead an Dóchais shortlisted for national public choice award appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 d. ago North and West region had biggest growth in household net wealth

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Northern and Western region has seen the biggest growth in median household net wealth. At €239,000, the region has experienced an increase of over a third in 2023. However, the region has the lowest median household net wealth, with the Eastern & Midland region on €264,400 […] The post North and West region had biggest growth in household net wealth appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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