40 h. ago Call for greater investment in Shannon and Knock as counterbalance to Dublin Airport

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There’s a call for greater investment in Shannon and Knock, to act as a regional counterbalance to Dublin Airport. Galway East TD Louis O’ Hara believes a full review of state aviation policy is now needed. He argues that both Shannon and Knock Airports are operating well […] The post Call for greater investment in Shannon and Knock as counterbalance to Dublin Airport appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago Former Caltra bar and shop to be developed into three residential units

An unoccupied public house in an East Galway village will be demolished to make way for a small residential development after the owners took their case to An Bord Pleanála. Planning permission had been refused by Galway County Council to redevelop the building, in the heart of Caltra, which is said to be in an […] The post Former Caltra bar and shop to be developed into three residential units appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago Dáil debate on youth criminality hears East Galway needs more facilities

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Dáil debate on diverting young people from criminal activity has heard that East Galway is in desperate need of more youth facilities and supports. Local TD Pete Roche said young people need to be offered a life to choose, so they don’t fall into crime in […] The post Dáil debate on youth criminality hears East Galway needs more facilities appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Families from Galway and Tipperary mentor teens on this evening's Raised by the Village

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Families from Galway and Tipperary will feature on this evening’s Raised by the Village on RTE. The Larkin family will see Drogheda teenager Ava visit their cattle farm in Abbey in east Galway. Landing in the middle of the family’s busy breeding season, Ava must park her […] The post Families from Galway and Tipperary mentor teens on this evening's Raised by the Village appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Man (49) jailed for sexual assault carried out almost 20 years ago

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that Eric Thompson (49) of no fixed abode was found guilty of sexual assault and false imprisonment on an unknown date between January 2004 and July 2006 at an address on Parnell Street, Dublin 1.

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2 w. ago Local TD tells Dáil rural communities 'stuck in time' over lack of wastewater infrastructure

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway East TD Pete Roche has told the Dáil that many Galway rural communities are ‘stuck in time’ due to the lack of wastewater infrastructure. The Fine Gael Deputy says investment is needed as it is totally hampering growth and development in rural towns and villages. He […] The post Local TD tells Dáil rural communities 'stuck in time' over lack of wastewater infrastructure appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Garda chief refutes claim of racial profiling on east side of Galway City

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Galway Garda Chief has refuted claims that Gardaí may be using racial profiling on the east side of Galway City. The matter came up this week during a discussion on crime and Garda operations at City Hall. The issue was raised by Councillor Helen Ogbu – […] The post Garda chief refutes claim of racial profiling on east side of Galway City appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Deputy O'Hara tells Dáil carers cannot wait any longer for end to means testing

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway East TD Louis O’Hara has told the Dáil that carers cannot wait any longer for the scrapping of the means testing for the carers allowance. Deputy O’Hara was speaking on a motion brought forward by the Labour party, demanding action for young carers. The Sinn Féin […] The post Deputy O'Hara tells Dáil carers cannot wait any longer for end to means testing appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Local TD uses Dáil to raise lack of Gardaí in three East Galway towns

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local TD has used the Dáil to raise the lack of Gardai in three East Galway towns. Deputy Albert Dolan said there are vacant stations in Ardrahan, Eyrecourt and Ahascragh – and wanted to know if Gardaí will be assigned there to serve the community. Speaking […] The post Local TD uses Dáil to raise lack of Gardaí in three East Galway towns appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. 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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