34 h. ago Galway based online learning platform Alison graduates it’s one millionth learner in the United States

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Galway based online learning platform for workplace skills has announced the graduation of its one millionth learner in the United States. The Galway-based Alison was founded in 2007 and has grown into a global education pioneer offering over 5,500 free online courses across a range of […] The post Galway based online learning platform Alison graduates it’s one millionth learner in the United States appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago New ambulance base to be constructed at St. Brigid's in Ballinasloe

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A new ambulance base is to be constructed on St. Brigid’s Campus in Ballinasloe on lands to be retained by the HSE Roscommon/Galway Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane says this new ambulance base is much needed to replace the current one Deputy Kerrane says it’s also important […] The post New ambulance base to be constructed at St. Brigid's in Ballinasloe appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Five city restaurants nominated in Deliveroo Restaurant Awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Five city-based restaurants have been nominated in the 2025 Deliveroo Restaurant Awards. Xian Street Food is up for Best Chinese, while Kawa Fusion is nominated for Best Thai food. Handsome Burger and Smashbird are both shortlisted in the Best Burger & American category. And Benny’s is in […] The post Five city restaurants nominated in Deliveroo Restaurant Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Musician appeals after uilleann pipes worth thousands stolen in Gort

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A city-based musican is making a public appeal after having uilleann pipes worth thousands stolen in the Gort area. Siobhan Hogan, originally from Corofin, is well known in traditional Irish music circles. The pipes are a Mickey Dunne full set, and they were stolen from the boot […] The post Musician appeals after uilleann pipes worth thousands stolen in Gort appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Homeless Athenry hockey players launch fundraiser for their potential new pitch

An Athenry-based hockey club has appealed to the people of Galway to back their efforts to develop a new home pitch for the club. Athenry Swans Hockey Club has used the facilities of Athenry Soccer Club in Moanbaun since its inception in 2021. However, with the upcoming resurfacing of the soccer astro pitch, the new […] The post Homeless Athenry hockey players launch fundraiser for their potential new pitch appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Galway based Purcell is first Irish contractor to digitise procurement

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway based Purcell is the first Irish contractor to digitise procurement The building contractor is using ProcurePro, a modern construction procurement solution The company says it improves operational efficiency, reduces risk, and enhances visibility over every step of the process Purcell’s leadership in digital procurement is expected […] The post Galway based Purcell is first Irish contractor to digitise procurement appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago Galway gaming development industry strengthened by €500,000 funding

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Funding of €500,000 in support of the Irish game development industry has been announced at the FÍS Games Summit in Galway. The money will be used towards a number of initiatives launched by Screen Ireland’s Digital Games Portfolio. It will be managed by Galway-based screen talent development […] The post Galway gaming development industry strengthened by €500,000 funding appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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