3 h. ago 'Democracy includes the power to dissent': Our readers tell us why they spoiled their votes

More than 200,000 people spoiled their votes – a record high for an Irish election.

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5 h. ago The left wins the presidential election in Ireland by a landslide

The left wins the presidential election in Ireland by a landslide  Peoples Dispatch

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6 h. ago Ireland Elects Progressive President As UK Faces Gender Rights Turmoil

Ireland Elects Progressive President As UK Faces Gender Rights Turmoil  Evrim Ağacı

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7 h. ago Spoiled votes and celebrity runs: Ireland’s presidential election reveals exhausted state of its democracy

Spoiled votes and celebrity runs: Ireland’s presidential election reveals exhausted state of its democracy  America Magazine

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7 h. ago Spoiled votes and celebrity campaigns: Ireland’s presidential election reveals exhausted state of its democracy

Spoiled votes and celebrity campaigns: Ireland’s presidential election reveals exhausted state of its democracy  America Magazine

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9 h. ago Love Connemara Cottages buys Connemara and Mayo Coastal Cottages

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Self-catering marketing agency Love Connemara Cottages – which has over 120 units – has bought Connemara and Mayo Coastal Cottages in Letterfrack This acquistion brings two of the most recognised tourism industry names in Connemara together Owner and Manager of Connemara and Mayo Coastal Cottages Siobhán Bennett […] The post Love Connemara Cottages buys Connemara and Mayo Coastal Cottages appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 h. ago South Galway man pleads guilty to 49 separate child pornography and child sexual exploitation related charges

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A south Galway man has signed a guilty plea in court to the offence of distributing videos and images of child pornography and the possession of such images on dates in 2023. At Gort District Court, the 60-year old man has signed a guilty plea to 49 […] The post South Galway man pleads guilty to 49 separate child pornography and child sexual exploitation related charges appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 h. ago Ballinalsoe Councillor calls on Health Minister to fully answer questions on Portiuncula Maternity Services

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A strong call has been made for the Health Minister to fully answer questions on issues with Portiuncula Maternity Services At a local area meeting, Ballinasloe Councillor Dr. Evelyn Parsons shared a response from the Minister to a request for her to sit before the Regional Health […] The post Ballinalsoe Councillor calls on Health Minister to fully answer questions on Portiuncula Maternity Services appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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10 h. ago Galway man signs guilty plea on distribution and possession of child pornography

At Gort District Court, the 60-year old man signed a guilty plea for 49 separate child pornography and child sexual exploitation related charges.

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10 h. ago Two Galway students have won top undergraduate prizes for Maths

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two Galway students have won top undergraduate prizes for their excellence in maths. Trinity College Dublin student Ronan Zal/etel from Glenanail and University of Galway student Ihor Skoro/boga/tko from Oughterard are among the nine winners of the Hamilton prize. Top mathematical students in their final year of […] The post Two Galway students have won top undergraduate prizes for Maths appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago Galway Gardaí investigate two city assaults over Bank Holiday weekend

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway Gardaí are investigating two assaults in the city over the Bank Holiday weekend during which three people were injured The first incident occurred on Abbeygate Street Upper on Friday night at 10 when a young man received an injury to his face The second incident occurred […] The post Galway Gardaí investigate two city assaults over Bank Holiday weekend appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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12 h. ago National: President Higgins returns to Áras an Uachtaráin after hospital stay

President Micheal D. Higgins has returned to Áras an Uachtaráin this afternoon following a two-night hospital stay for treatment for… The post National: President Higgins returns to Áras an Uachtaráin after hospital stay appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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12 h. ago Catherine Connolly’s sister speaks out on ‘awful smears’ against president

Sligo-based GP, one of Connolly’s 13 siblings, said her sister’s election was ‘historic, beautiful, and a dream come true’

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12 h. ago How Ireland’s new president could weaken the country and should Kyiv be worried

How Ireland’s new president could weaken the country and should Kyiv be worried  Європейська правда

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12 h. ago President Higgins has returned to Áras an Uachtaráin after two nights in hospital

President Higgins was receiving treatment for an infection in St James’s Hospital.

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13 h. ago President Michael D Higgins expected to return to Áras today following hospital stay

Doctors are set to decide if President is well enough to go home

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13 h. ago President Michael D Higgins returns to Áras an Uachtaráin following hospital stay

President was admitted to hospital with an infection on Sunday night

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13 h. ago Connemara Cllr Noel Thomas confirms intention to run for Galway West by

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Independent Ireland Connemara Councillor Noel Thomas has confirmed his intention to run for the Galway West by-election. It’s after Deputy Catherine Connolly won the presidential election at the weekend, meaning her Dáil seat will have to be filled within six months. A by-election for the Galway West […] The post Connemara Cllr Noel Thomas confirms intention to run for Galway West by-election appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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15 h. ago President Higgins spends second night in hospital as he receives treatment for infection

President Higgins’s second and final term as President is due to end at midnight on 10 November.

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15 h. ago Eamon Ó Cúiv, Mayor of Galway Cubbard and Senator Kyne respond to by

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Mayor of Galway Councillor Mike Cubbard says he is ‘weighing up’ a run in the Galway West by-election. Following Deputy Catherine Connolly’s win in the Presidential Election over the weekend, a Dáil seat will soon be vacant. A bye-election for the Galway West constituency will be held […] The post Eamon Ó Cúiv, Mayor of Galway Cubbard and Senator Kyne respond to by-election queries appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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