5 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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5 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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5 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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8 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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10 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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11 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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11 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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15 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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17 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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17 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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17 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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29 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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33 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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37 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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39 h. 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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41 h. ago Galway boxer Molloy on home turf for European welterweight title bid

THE first face off between Kieran Molloy and Kaisee Benjamin has taken place at Pearse Stadium, ahead of their WBA European welterweight title fight on Saturday, June 28, at Galway GAA headquarters. Both professional boxers flew in from England from their training camps for the media day. Benjamin from Birmingham comes with a formidable record […] The post Galway boxer Molloy on home turf for European welterweight title bid appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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41 h. ago Loughrea motorsport fanatic Alex (16) has set his sights on Formula 1

A Loughrea teenager is in the fast lane to success in motorsport with his eyes firmly fixed on competing in Formula 1. Alex O’Grady is just 16 but has dedicated over a decade to racing, starting out in carting when he’d just turned five. He’s now competing in Formula 4 in Britain and fresh from […] The post Loughrea motorsport fanatic Alex (16) has set his sights on Formula 1 appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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56 h. ago Galway links with New Zealand on exchange to boost Irish language in film and animation industry

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway is linking up with New Zealand on an exchange that aims to boost the Irish language in the film and animation industry. The Wellington-Galway Indigenous Animation Exchange will provide growth opportunities for the industry and also allow for an increased presence of the Irish language on […] The post Galway links with New Zealand on exchange to boost Irish language in film and animation industry appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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57 h. ago Calls for end to delays in delivery of ambulance base in Connemara

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway West TD Mairéad Farrell is calling for an end to the delays in the delivery of an ambulance base for Connemara. Last year, former Health Minister Stephen Donnelly advised the base should be built by Autumn of this year. However, construction may not even have started […] The post Calls for end to delays in delivery of ambulance base in Connemara appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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60 h. ago County Council says further public consultation for Ring Road not a surprise

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council says it is not surprised by the request for extra information on the Galway Ring Road to go on public consultation. The Planning Appeals Board made the order, and the County Council will publish newspaper notices later this month outlining how people can view […] The post County Council says further public consultation for Ring Road not a surprise appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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