8 h. ago WestBIC and three other BICS engage with a thousand new clients between 2022 and 2024

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Galway based Business Innovation Centre and three other centres engaged with more than a thousand new clients between 2022 and 2024. That’s according to the first ever Impact Report involving the four centres. WestBIC covers Galway, Donegal, Leitrim, Longford, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo and Westmeath. Irish BICs […] The post WestBIC and three other BICS engage with a thousand new clients between 2022 and 2024 appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 h. ago Calls for responsible parking near Connemara beaches ahead of hot weekend

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Connemara North councillor Gerry King is calling for the public to park responsibly near beaches and waterways in Connemara this weekend. With the warm weather, large crowds are expected to descend on rural beaches – many of which can’t cope with the parking demands. That’s according to […] The post Calls for responsible parking near Connemara beaches ahead of hot weekend appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 h. ago Lobby group feels no confidence vote in Health Minister may be warranted over Portiuncula maternity services

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local group feels a vote of no-confidence in the Health Minister could be called for over the situation with maternity services at Portiuncula Hospital. A rally taking place tomorrow follows a recent meeting held by The Portiuncula Maternity Alliance which saw around 300 attendees. The group […] The post Lobby group feels no confidence vote in Health Minister may be warranted over Portiuncula maternity services appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 h. ago Court directs Michael Flatley to provide security for costs in €30m action over Castlehyde restoration

Mr Flatley, who was one of the original performers in Riverdance, claims he and his family had to vacate his Castlehyde property outside Fermoy, Co Cork, in October 2023 after alleged toxic chemical residue was detected during routine maintenance.

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10 h. ago Sinn Féin TD says party has not discussed supporting Catherine Connolly's presidential bid

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Sinn Fein has not yet discussed supporting Galway West TD Catherine Connolly for the Presidency, according to one of its TDs. The Independent Candidate has the support of opposition parties including the Social Democrats, People Before Profit and Labour. Sinn Fein TD Darren O’Rourke says branch meetings […] The post Sinn Féin TD says party has not discussed supporting Catherine Connolly's presidential bid appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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10 h. ago IPAS Centre in Doughiska found to be fully compliant with standards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A facility accommodating asylum seekers in Galway city has been found to be compliant in all standards, following a HIQA inspection. The announced inspection at Cúirt Uisce Accommodation Centre on Doughiska Road took place in August shortly after it opened. It was housing 52 residents, many of […] The post IPAS Centre in Doughiska found to be fully compliant with standards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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13 h. ago Sinn Féin TD says party not considering supporting Catherine Connolly's presidential bid

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Sinn Fein will not endorse Galway West TD Catherine Connolly for the Presidency, according to one of its TDs. The Independent Candidate has the support of opposition parties including the Social Democrats, People Before Profit and Labour. Sinn Fein TD Darren O’Rourke says branch meetings have taken […] The post Sinn Féin TD says party not considering supporting Catherine Connolly's presidential bid appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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15 h. ago Grattan Beach free workshop to explore ocean literacy and biodiversity

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A free educational workshop is set to take place on Grattan Beach in Salthill tomorrow to increase ocean literacy and biodiversity awareness. Co-designed by the Atlantic Technological University and Galway Atlantaquaria, the ‘MicroWorlds’ workshop offers the opportunity to discover tiny ecosystems and understand the impact of microplastics. […] The post Grattan Beach free workshop to explore ocean literacy and biodiversity appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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16 h. ago Scoliosis: Family says Children's Health Ireland 'utterly incompetent' amid scandal

Scoliosis: Family says Children's Health Ireland 'utterly incompetent' amid scandal  Newstalk

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17 h. ago City Councillor welcomes road works after Uisce Eireann 'botch job'

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway City Councillor Shane Forde is welcoming road works in the city today after what he previosly referred to as a ‘botch job’ by Uisce Eireann. Road re-surfacing works are taking place along the Old Dublin Road – between Merlin Park and the ATU Galway roundabout – […] The post City Councillor welcomes road works after Uisce Eireann 'botch job' appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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18 h. ago Substantial funding for four Galway outdoor recreation projects

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Four Galway outdoor recreation projects will get their share of €145,000 in funding. It’s part of an €8.7 million investment through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. The Shannapheasteen Way is being boosted by €50,000, while the Hymany Trail has been granted €40,000 for upkeep and trail repairs. […] The post Substantial funding for four Galway outdoor recreation projects appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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19 h. ago Delays expected as works take place on Old Dublin Road in city today

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Motorists are being advised to expect delays along the Old Dublin Road in the city today. It’s as road surfacing works are taking place until 2 this afternoon. Temporary Traffic Management arrangements will be in place throughout the day. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes where […] The post Delays expected as works take place on Old Dublin Road in city today appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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19 h. ago 'Max disruption' plot to smash The Family mob as cop reveals move to target boss

'Max disruption' plot to smash The Family mob as cop reveals move to target boss  The Irish Sun

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20 h. ago Salthill Devon and Galway United face off for place in quarter

As the last non-league side left in the competition, Salthill Devon were always going to get a tough tie when the draw was made for the Last 16 of the FAI Cup, but their eventual pairing is something of a mixed bag for the Drom side after being handed a city derby with Galway United […] The post Salthill Devon and Galway United face off for place in quarter-finals of FAI Cup appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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20 h. ago Salthill Devon squad packed with League of Ireland experience all set for cup thriller

When a press conference in the Connacht Hotel on Wednesday morning involving players from Salthill Devon and Galway United ended, the respective personnel headed in different directions. Galway United skipper Greg Cunningham was following his professional pursuit as a footballer and was off to training. Meanwhile Salthill Devon’s Shane O’Rourke was returning to work after […] The post Salthill Devon squad packed with League of Ireland experience all set for cup thriller appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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20 h. ago Galway voting public deserves reasons why Seoighthe resigned

Bradley Bytes – A sort of political column by Dara Bradley In September 2013, when former Galway West TD, Brian Walsh was expelled from Fine Gael, voters knew it was because he opposed the Government’s abortion legislation. He was readmitted 10 months later. And when he resigned from the Dáil, months before the 2016 General […] The post Galway voting public deserves reasons why Seoighthe resigned appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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20 h. ago Living next door to the Spanish Arch: ‘Young people drink less these days, so that has calmed the area down’

Flooding from River Corrib ‘part of our life now’, says owner of Ard Bia restaurant in Galway

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20 h. ago Life by the Spanish Arch, Galway: 'Flooding is an inevitability. We have no insurance, but we carry on'

Flooding from River Corrib ‘part of our life now’, says owner of Ard Bia restaurant in Galway

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31 h. ago Man faces possible sale of €1.2m family home if €350,000 debt to brothers not paid in six months

Debt arose after order was pulled for Irish souvenirs including leprechauns and fairy doors

Economics

32 h. ago Galway TD calls on Mental Health Minister to develop sector specific volunteer strategy

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway East TD Pete Roche is calling on the Minister for Mental Health to develop a sector-specific volunteer strategy. He says there’s also a need to further invest in local community-based services. Deputy Roche says urgent action is needed to support the recruitment and retention of mental […] The post Galway TD calls on Mental Health Minister to develop sector specific volunteer strategy appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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