64 m. ago Ireland weather: warnings for strong winds, heavy rain issued by Met Éireann

Yellow wind warning for Clare, Kerry, Galway and Mayo comes into effect from 9pm on Sunday

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7 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.

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7 h. ago City man arrested for the possession of knives urged to get legal advice

A 36-year-old man accused of unlawful possession of two knives in the Nuns’ Island area of Galway City last month has been strongly advised to get legal advice. Aonghus Phelan, with an address at 25 Kingston Road, Salthill, appeared at Galway District Court on two charges contrary to section 9 of the Firearms and Offensive […] The post City man arrested for the possession of knives urged to get legal advice appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 h. ago Na Forbacha safety plan welcome but it doesn’t go far enough

Parents and residents who have campaigned for safety measures for school children in Na Forbacha have welcomed Galway County Council’s provisional proposals – but they say they do not go far enough. The local authority this week released its provisional Safe Routes to School (SRTS) plan for Na Forbacha – but the key omission from […] The post Na Forbacha safety plan welcome but it doesn’t go far enough appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 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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26 h. ago Stolen Caravan and over €7,000 worth of drugs seized in search in Loughrea

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A caravan identified as stolen and over €7,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis were seized following a search of residences in Loughrea yesterday. Gardaí from the Detective and Drugs Unit carried out a search operation and were assisted by the Armed Support Unit, the Garda Dog Unit, […] The post Stolen Caravan and over €7,000 worth of drugs seized in search in Loughrea appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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26 h. ago Galway Deputy calls for increased pre budget funding to improve footpath infrastructure

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Fine Gael TD for Galway East Pete Roche has called on the Government to increase funding for all grant schemes related to the construction, repair and upgrading of footpaths across Galway and the wider country ahead of Budget 2025. Deputy Roche is seeking the creation of a […] The post Galway Deputy calls for increased pre budget funding to improve footpath infrastructure appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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27 h. ago Met Éireann issues warning for 'strong and gusty' winds in three counties

The warning for counties Clare, Galway and Kerry will come into effect at 9pm on Sunday

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28 h. ago Ireland Is "Failing" Children, Says Aontú, As Party Holds Maynooth Think

Ireland Is "Failing" Children, Says Aontú, As Party Holds Maynooth Think-In Ahead Of Dáil Return  kfmradio.com

Society

31 h. ago Missing boy's father willing to return to Ireland to assist gardai

Missing boy's father willing to return to Ireland to assist gardai  The Irish Independent

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31 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

32 h. ago Father of boy missing in Dublin to return from Brazil to aid garda search if required

Father of boy missing in Dublin to return from Brazil to aid garda search if required  The Irish Independent

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33 h. ago Diagnosed with cancer at 18: ‘It was like, okay, the fun part of life is over’

The Sugartown author on invincibility, mother-daughter relationships and baring her soul in return for publicity

Science

41 h. ago Ireland boosted by return of Aoife Wafer for World Cup quarter

Wafer and Fiona Tuite will provide carrying qualities Ireland lacked against New Zealand

Politics

44 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.

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45 h. ago Ireland women to make return to Aviva for first time in over a decade next year

Ireland women to make return to Aviva for first time in over a decade next year  MSN

Politics

47 h. ago University of Galway spearheads course to encourage sustainable workplaces

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The University of Galway is spearheading the development of a new ten-week course to encourage sustainable work practices. The new micro-credential programme is aimed at those already working in labs across the medtech, science and research sectors. The course, which aims to reduce the environmental impact of […] The post University of Galway spearheads course to encourage sustainable workplaces appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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48 h. ago Star studded lineup announced for return of The Late Late Show

Star studded lineup announced for return of The Late Late Show  FM104

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48 h. ago ‘It’s great to have her back’ –Ireland captain Sam Monaghan hails return of Aoife Wafer for France clash

‘It’s great to have her back’ –Ireland captain Sam Monaghan hails return of Aoife Wafer for France clash  The Irish Independent

Politics

48 h. ago Green light for new School of Medicine at University of Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Planning permission has been approved for a new School of Medicine at University of Galway. The current school was built in the 1980’s and is struggling to meet both needs and student demand. In a letter supporting the planning application, Dean of the College of Medicine, Professor […] The post Green light for new School of Medicine at University of Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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