85 m. ago Budding engineers and scientists get taste of the ocean’s energy potential

Up to 800 budding engineers and scientists representing 32 schools across the county marked Engineers Week by exploring the power of the ocean. They joined in an online event, hosted by Galway Education Centre, to launch “Renewable Ocean Energy – The Power of the Future”, the Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme’s new educational resource. Director […] The post Budding engineers and scientists get taste of the ocean’s energy potential appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Science

85 m. ago Galwegian tackles series of half marathons to support young people with cancer

A Galway runner is taking on six half marathons in six European cities this year to raise funds for a children’s and young people’s cancer charity. Mountbellew native John Connolly is running the SuperHalfs Challenge – a series of six half marathons that takes in races in Lisbon, Prague, Berlin, Copenhagen, Cardiff and Valencia – […] The post Galwegian tackles series of half marathons to support young people with cancer appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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86 m. 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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86 m. ago Ireland’s housing crisis: Why is there such a shortage of homes to buy and rent here?

As ordinary people continue to bear the brunt of the State’s dire housing shortage, we examine the reasons for the crisis and look at possible solutions

Events

12 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.

Politics

14 h. ago Thousands of protesters in Dublin urged to continue support for Palestine

Thousands of protesters in Dublin urged to continue support for Palestine  Dublin Live

Politics

14 h. ago Palestine protest: Cofounder of sanctions movement addresses Dublin crowd

Palestine protest: Cofounder of sanctions movement addresses Dublin crowd  The Irish Times

Politics

16 h. ago Man (40s) arrested after €547,000 worth of cocaine and MDMA seized from property in Dublin

Man (40s) arrested after €547,000 worth of cocaine and MDMA seized from property in Dublin  Irish Independent

Events

16 h. ago Man (40s) arrested after nearly €550,000 worth of cocaine and MDMA seized in Clondalkin

Arrest and seizure carried out under Operation Tara, the nationwide drive against drug gangs

Events

16 h. ago Man, 40s, arrested as gardai seize cocaine and MDMA worth €547k after major search in Dublin

Man, 40s, arrested as gardai seize cocaine and MDMA worth €547k after major search in Dublin  The Irish Sun

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16 h. ago Man arrested after gardai seize cocaine and MDMA worth €547k in west Dublin

Man arrested after gardai seize cocaine and MDMA worth €547k in west Dublin  Sunday World

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16 h. ago Man (50s) arrested in Belfast after two police cars rammed during pursuit

Four officers sustained minor injuries during ‘completely reckless and dangerous’ incident

Events

16 h. ago Man arrested following €545k cocaine and MDMA seizure in Dublin

Man arrested following €545k cocaine and MDMA seizure in Dublin  Irish Examiner

Events

17 h. ago Man arrested in Clondalkin after gardaí seize over €500,000 worth of cocaine and MDMA

The man, aged in his 40s, was arrested at the scene of the seizure.

Events

18 h. ago Man (30s) to appear in court in connection with Cork city assault

The assault took place at approximately 11:40am on Wednesday on Wellington Road.

Events

19 h. ago “Families need answers” – Doherty as Donegal disability funding controversy continues

Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty says that “families need answers”, as a controversy regarding Government disability funding continues. Doherty raised the… The post “Families need answers” – Doherty as Donegal disability funding controversy continues appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

19 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.

Economics

22 h. ago How 'therapeutic' tattoos can help cancer survivors to reclaim or reinvent their identity

A researcher in Dublin City University is investigating the potential benefits and risks.

Events

23 h. ago Flights from Belfast City and City of Derry to Heathrow resume

Flights from Belfast City and City of Derry to Heathrow resume  BBC.com

Politics

25 h. ago Minister’s St Patrick’s Day visit paves the way for beef exports to Vietnam

Opening the Vietnamese market for Irish beef and further cooperation between the two countries were top of the agenda when Galway West TD and Minister of State Noel Grealish, TD, visited Vietnam this week as part of a programme to mark St Patrick’s Day. As part of his itinerary, Minister Grealish – who is Minister […] The post Minister’s St Patrick’s Day visit paves the way for beef exports to Vietnam appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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