3 h. ago Minister yet to approve Galway City Council €60m Crown Square loan

GALWAY City Council has confirmed that it has not yet drawn down the €60 million loan approved earlier this year to fund major capital projects. At this week’s meeting, Cllr Níall McNeilis (Lab) asked for an update on the loan, which is intended to cover a range of investments including the fit out of the […] The post Minister yet to approve Galway City Council €60m Crown Square loan appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 h. ago Former Garda barracks is set to go under the hammer later this month

A small but perfectly formed rural Galway Garda station – closed for more than 20 years – is set for auction later this month. The old Ballymoe barracks on the Galway/Roscommon border will come under the hammer with auctioneers, O’Donnellan and Joyce, on Friday, September 19. The mini station on Main Street in Ballymoe dates […] The post Former Garda barracks is set to go under the hammer later this month appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 h. ago Belfast battles drug paraphernalia problems as Ireland’s first safe injection site in Dublin reduces on

Belfast battles drug paraphernalia problems as Ireland’s first safe injection site in Dublin reduces on-street use  The Irish News

Events

6 h. ago Musical chairs as investors line up to rescue insolvent Dublin 2 restaurants

Musical chairs as investors line up to rescue insolvent Dublin 2 restaurants  The Currency

Events

11 h. ago Belfast: New wave of US investment to create up to 1,000 jobs

Belfast: New wave of US investment to create up to 1,000 jobs  BBC

Politics

12 h. ago Gardaí seek Interpol assistance in probe into threats against Simon Harris

Gardaí have sought the assistance of Interpol in the investigation into threats against Tánaiste Simon Harris

Events

19 h. ago Gardaí investigating threats against Simon Harris and family seek Interpol assistance

Data requested from social media companies suggests some threats came from internet user outside Ireland

Events

22 h. ago Police investigate rape and 'racially motivated' attack on woman in England

The Sikh Federation in the UK condemned the alleged attack.

Events

27 h. ago Political violence: When does a threat meet the bar for Garda intervention?

A team has been set up inside the secretive Special Detective Unit to monitor the activities of politically motivated extremists.

Events

27 h. ago Return of ‘world class’ Aoife Wafer just what the doctor ordered ahead of France clash

Ireland up against it in World Cup quarter-final, but gifted 22-year-old offers reasons for hope

Politics

34 h. ago Lidl store manager who couldn’t produce receipt for drinks loses unfair dismissal claim

Employee told WRC she believed there was ‘bias’ at play in disciplinary investigation

Society

38 h. ago Ireland: Breeders’ Cup Berths Offered In Flying Five, Moyglare Stud Stakes

Ireland: Breeders’ Cup Berths Offered In Flying Five, Moyglare Stud Stakes  Paulick Report

Politics

39 h. ago Student let scammers use his bank account to launder ‘smishing’ proceeds

Court hears Darragh Sutcliffe (21) has offered to speak at local schools on dangers of online fraud

Politics

39 h. ago Red flag at Portumna Lake described as 'complete overreaction'

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A red flag being placed at Portumna Lake is being described as a complete overreaction. It was erected after a handful of representations were made to the County Council over reeds at the bathing area. Fine Gael Councillor Jimmy McClearn says it seems no investigation was carried […] The post Red flag at Portumna Lake described as 'complete overreaction' appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

39 h. ago Charlie Kirk shooting: Everything we know about Tyler Robinson and the FBI investigation

Trump and the Governor of Utah have said that the death penalty will be pursued against Kirks suspected shooter.

Events

42 h. ago Cork mart fined over €4,200 for animal welfare breaches highlighted in RTÉ Investigates programme

The breaches first came to light after RTÉ Investigates went undercover at marts nationwide as part of the ‘Milking it — Dairy’s Dirty Secret’ television programme.

Economics

43 h. ago Tesco Ireland Unveils Refurbished Limerick Store Following €5m Investment

Tesco Ireland Unveils Refurbished Limerick Store Following €5m Investment  checkout.ie

Economics

43 h. ago Man, 40s, arrested over Creeslough explosion probe released without charge as cops continue investigation

Man, 40s, arrested over Creeslough explosion probe released without charge as cops continue investigation  The Irish Sun

Events

43 h. ago Three prison officers allegedly assaulted at Limerick Prison earlier this week

The suspect allegedly bit two prison officers and punched a third officer.

Events

44 h. ago Man (40s) arrested as part of investigation into Creeslough explosion

The man aged in his 40s was arrested on Friday

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