52 m. ago Israel's defence minister orders military to prevent activist aid ship from reaching Gaza

The ship left Sicily last week with a cargo of relief supplies “to break Israel’s blockade on Gaza”.

Politics

1 hour ago Israel vows to prevent aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg reaching Gaza

The climate campaigner set off for the Palestinian territory with other activists last weekend

Politics

2 h. ago Why is it costing me more to use green fuel in my car than fossil fuels?

Government is desperate for people to adopt greener solutions to help it reach climate change goals but are the incentives adequate?

Politics

2 h. ago Tuam to host last of eight Teagasc Organic Crop Walks tomorrow

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The farm of Padraic Dunleavy in Tuam will host the last of eight Teagasc organic Crop Walks tomorrow evening. Led by the Teagasc Organic Advisory team, A nationwide series began in County Cork on Monday, 19th of May and visited farms in Cork, Tipperary, Kilkenny, Offaly, Carlow, […] The post Tuam to host last of eight Teagasc Organic Crop Walks tomorrow appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 h. ago Minister welcomes ongoing review of planning permission exemptions

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Leader of the Independent Team of Ministers and Minister for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rails and Ports and Galway East TD Seán Canney has welcomed the ongoing review of planning permission exemptions, describing it as an important opportunity to unlock more flexible and practical housing solutions. […] The post Minister welcomes ongoing review of planning permission exemptions appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

4 h. ago Activist aid ship nears Gaza amid reports that Israeli forces plan to intercept vessel

The ship left Sicily last week with a cargo of relief supplies “to break Israel’s blockade on Gaza”.

Politics

4 h. ago Renters must be protected in drive to increase housing supply – Carrigy

Renters must be protected in drive to increase housing supply – Carrigy  Fine Gael

Transport

6 h. ago Child in care in Laois was given the same timetable for months on end, except for one zoo trip

Inspectors found the centre was not compliant with eight standards of care, including residents’ rights.

Society

8 h. ago Ciarán O'Connor: ‘The country is going to the dogs’: How agitators exploited the Carlow shooting

Gardaí were quick to confirm the ethnicity and nationality – white Irish – of the man who died at the scene. This is a new practice in response to online misinformation

Events

17 h. ago Carer who died in house fire was a 'son, brother, partner, friend and rock'

Mr Kelly (31) died alongside Sunny Jacobs (76) when a fire broke out at her cottage at Gleannicmurrin in Casla on Wednesday morning

Events

18 h. ago Motorists advised to expect possible distruptions during tomorrow's CROI Cycle

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The 31st annual Croí Corrib Charity Cycle is taking place in Galway tomorrow and will depart from the University of Galway Dangan Sports Campus. Due to the large number of cyclists taking part, Croí would like to advise motorists and road users that there may be delays in […] The post Motorists advised to expect possible distruptions during tomorrow's CROI Cycle appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Sport

19 h. ago “One last adventure” – James, Iggy and Frida take on final French roadtrip

Donegal photographer James O’Donnell wasn’t sure if he would ever have the opportunity to take another adventure with his two… The post “One last adventure” – James, Iggy and Frida take on final French roadtrip appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

19 h. ago Carer who died in Galway house fire was a 'son, brother, partner, friend and rock', funeral hears

Kevin Kelly (31) died alongside Sunny Jacobs (76) when a fire broke out at her cottage at Gleannicmurrin in Casla on Wednesday morning.

Events

22 h. ago Debut delight for Niamh Gowing as Ireland and the USA draw first game of the series in North Carolina.

Debut delight for Niamh Gowing as Ireland and the USA draw first game of the series in North Carolina.  hockey.ie

Politics

23 h. ago Carer who died in Connemara house fire with Sunny Jacobs remembered as ‘free spirit’

Kevin Kelly loved ‘tranquil life of and beauty of Connemara’, funeral hears

Events

24 h. ago Activist aid ship Madleen reaches Egyptian coast as it heads for Gaza

The Madleen left Sicily last week with a cargo of relief supplies “to break Israel’s blockade on Gaza”.

Politics

26 h. ago I found box of puppies on side of road in Dublin and nursed them day and night

I found box of puppies on side of road in Dublin and nursed them day and night - now they're shining  The Irish Sun

Politics

26 h. ago Murdered farmer Michael Gaine was not afraid to be ‘soft, loving and kind’, funeral told

Widow of ‘proud Kerryman and even prouder Kenmare man’ carries urn from church in sheepskin-lined basket

Events

27 h. ago Síoraí Carndonagh holding prize draw as they seek customer feedback

Síoraí in Carndonagh are looking for customers to give feedback as they look to improve their service to the community… The post Síoraí Carndonagh holding prize draw as they seek customer feedback appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Economics

32 h. ago Caoimhin Kelleher: The Irish 'trump card' who 'looks the real deal'

Caoimhin Kelleher: The Irish 'trump card' who 'looks the real deal'  BBC

Politics