4 d. ago Housing minister invites construction firms to express interest in building apartments

Building companies and development firms have been invited by James Browne to apply for a public funding package.

Politics

7 d. 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

8 d. ago 'Putin shouldn't have a veto': TD says triple lock debate must avoid misinformation

Fine Gael TD Catherine Callaghan has said the current debate over changes to Ireland’s triple lock needs to be grounded in facts and not misinformation

Politics

1 week ago Former county councillor to be sentenced for assault and attack on van during family dispute

The former Fine Gael councillor admitted the charges.

Events

2 w. ago Poll: Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael tied, two point drop for Sinn Féin

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are neck and neck in the latest opinion poll

Politics

2 w. ago The first cracks in the Coalition: ‘Some Independents you would not bring lion

After the events of this week, there is a sense of fatalism about future Independent defections among Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Ministers

Politics

2 w. ago Demand for complete audit of faded road markings across Galway City

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There’s a call for a complete audit of faded road markings across Galway City. Fine Gael Councillor Clodagh Higgins says many vital markings are now so faint they’re effectively invisible. These, she says, include yellow boxes, stop lines, directional arrows and bus pull-in bays. Councillor Higgins argues […] The post Demand for complete audit of faded road markings across Galway City appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 w. ago 'Appalling lack of investment': Just two new garda stations opened in the last eight years

Labour TD Duncan Smith said Fine Gael “squandered” its time in the Justice brief while in Government.

Politics

3 w. ago Fine Gael Councillor encourages Men's Sheds to apply for funding following announcement by department

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local Fine Gael councillor has said Men’s Sheds in Galway should apply for additional funding following an announcement by the Department of Rural and Community Development. The announcement was made on Friday by Minister Dara Calleary, and Minister of State Jerry Buttimer who jointly announced a […] The post Fine Gael Councillor encourages Men's Sheds to apply for funding following announcement by department appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 w. ago Sinn Féin failed to build required bridges with left parties before last election, McDonald says

Social Democrats TD Sinéad Gibney says parties ‘ruling out coalition with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael would be a good start’ to forming alliance

Politics

3 w. ago ‘What we are experiencing in Ireland is actually a problem of affluence’

Critics say the Government (and Fine Gael in particular - now in its fourth consecutive term in office) has run out of ideas

Politics

3 w. ago EU plans €2 flat fee on small parcels from outside bloc as Fine Gael TD warns of 'fast fashion wave'

The fee would remove the customs-free status of packages worth less than €150 that are imported directly to consumers, often via platforms like Temu and Shein.

Events

3 w. ago Clifden Men’s Shedders find balance and calm in Tai Chi and Mindfulness Course

Twenty-one men from Marconi Men’s Shed, Clifden are reaping the rewards of better health and well-bring after they recently completed an eight-week ‘Tai Chi and Mindfulness’ Course. The course was organised by the Carers Department, HSE West and North West, with funding from Galway County Council’s ‘Healthy Galway Fund’.  Participants were presented with certificates last […] The post Clifden Men’s Shedders find balance and calm in Tai Chi and Mindfulness Course appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 w. ago Gary Lineker apologises and confirms he will leave BBC this week after Zionism video 'mistake'

The former Barcelona, Tottenham and Everton striker will leave his presenting role following this Sunday’s Match Of The Day.

Politics

3 w. ago Gary Lineker leaving BBC next week instead of next year after Zionism video 'mistake'

An announcement on Lineker’s departure is expected today amid reports that the BBC’s bosses now considered his position “untenable”.

Politics