74 m. ago Why learning to say ‘no’ is the best skill you’ll ever learn

We say yes even though we may not have the time or energy. As those yesses rack up, we are exhausted, overwhelmed and stuck in a cycle of people pleasing

Events

75 m. ago Over 350 people are sleeping on mattresses on the floor in Irish prisons

Minister Jim O’Callaghan will address the Irish Prison Officers’ Association’s Annual Delegate Conference in Galway today.

Events

75 m. ago Fun meets functionality at substantial Dundrum home with pool and cinema for €3.95m

Six-bedroom home set out over three floors sits on a 0.7-acre plot overlooking the village and mountains

Politics

8 h. ago Temperature record for April broken as highs of 25.9C reached in Co Galway

It’s warm!

Politics

9 h. ago Tributes paid to ‘lovely gentleman’ (64) found dead on Tipperary farm

The man has been named locally as Mathew ‘Mattie’ O’Brien (64) who was originally from Golden in Co Tipperary

Events

11 h. ago Woman convicted of neglecting daughters now sees events through their eyes, court hears

Judge says he has to consider issue of ‘deterrence’ when sentencing mother (42)

Events

13 h. ago Dublin Police charge teen with murder after fatal shooting on Rutland Drive

Dublin Police charge teen with murder after fatal shooting on Rutland Drive  WGXA

Events

13 h. ago Jobs boost for Galway city as hospitality tech company announces expansion

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM At least 20 new jobs are coming to Galway city, as a leading hospitality technology company has announced its expansion. Kappture is currently operating from Portershed, but will find a new home in the city for its expanded Software Development Hub. The company works with some of […] The post Jobs boost for Galway city as hospitality tech company announces expansion appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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14 h. ago Campaign for one hour free parking in Galway towns pushes ahead

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A campaign to introduce one hour free parking in towns across County Galway is pushing ahead. Councillor Declan Geraghty first made the call for Ballinasloe, and says businesses are suffering as a result of car parking charges. A recent meeting at County Hall heard that a statutory […] The post Campaign for one hour free parking in Galway towns pushes ahead appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

15 h. ago Galway local authorities to receive extra €100,000 for electoral register improvements

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway’s local authorities are to receive an extra €100,000 for electoral register improvements. It’s in addition to the €100,000 announced earlier this week to allow for the hiring of two more staff members. The national funding of 3 million euro is to enable county and city councils […] The post Galway local authorities to receive extra €100,000 for electoral register improvements appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

15 h. ago One kilometre of aging water mains to be replaced in Clifden

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM One kilometre of aging water mains are to be replaced in Clifden The water mains replacements works, which will take a few months, are now underway A kilometre of aging mains will be replaced with new, modern pipes reducing the risk of bursts This will provide a […] The post One kilometre of aging water mains to be replaced in Clifden appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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15 h. ago Funeral of last local resident of Carna townland sounds a warning for the future of native communities

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The funeral of the last local resident of a Carna townland has sounded a warning for the future of native communities While many areas of west Connemara have a plethora of holiday homes, the native population is dwindling A funeral in Roundstone last week has signified the […] The post Funeral of last local resident of Carna townland sounds a warning for the future of native communities appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

20 h. ago Gort students express frustration over unsafe cycling conditions

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Students from Gort Community School are expressing their frustration over unsafe cycling conditions The students are leading a campaign for a cycle lane on the R458, continuing the Labane cycle lane all the way to Lough Cutra National School Despite reductions in speed limits the blind bends […] The post Gort students express frustration over unsafe cycling conditions appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

20 h. ago County Council votes to buy €5k worth of mayoral chains for each area

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A vote has passed to buy mayoral chains for each County Galway Municipal District. The total cost is five thousand euro, which Independent Ireland Councillor Declan Kelly has described as a waste of taxpayers money. However, others said the chains would help bring a higher level of […] The post County Council votes to buy €5k worth of mayoral chains for each area appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Economics

20 h. ago Donegal Public Participation Network hold successful funding plenary event

The Donegal Public Participation Network (PPN) recently hosted a plenary event aimed at empowering community groups and individuals with valuable… The post Donegal Public Participation Network hold successful funding plenary event appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

21 h. ago Galway East TD Pete Roche appointed Fine Gael spokesperson on Mental Health

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway East TD Pete Roche has been appointed the Fine Gael spokesperson on Mental Health He says his key priority will be improving access to support and intervention Deputy Roche says he will work towards creating a direct route of support for those struggling with mental health […] The post Galway East TD Pete Roche appointed Fine Gael spokesperson on Mental Health appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

22 h. ago Galway's local authorities open to selling Galway Airport site

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway’s local authorities are open to selling the former Galway Airport site which they jointly purchased over 10 years ago The City and County Councils are now inviting proposals for the economic development of the extensive Carnmore site It fronts onto three roads and includes two existing […] The post Galway's local authorities open to selling Galway Airport site appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

23 h. ago The five British Classics to watch in the 2025 flat racing season

The British Flat racing calendar presents a sophisticated progression of elite competition, beginning with spring trials and culminating in autumn championships. The five Classics stand as definitive tests, each demanding specific attributes across varying distances that separate genuine contenders from pretenders. While Flat racing lacks the fences and hurdles of National Hunt events, it compensates […] The post The five British Classics to watch in the 2025 flat racing season appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

Politics

23 h. ago Strong warning about dangerous elements online from Judge in Renmore stabbing case

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A High Court Judge has warned teenagers are the object of manipulative, false and malicious propaganda spread online by terrorists and other dangerous elements. Mr Justice Paul McDermott made the comment in the Galway case of the 17 year old sentenced to 8 years detention for the […] The post Strong warning about dangerous elements online from Judge in Renmore stabbing case appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

25 h. ago In Victorian era a railway in Ireland could be built in three years, but now even planning approval would take way longer

In Victorian era a railway in Ireland could be built in three years, but now even planning approval would take way longer  The Irish Times

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