16 h. ago Glenamaddy Players qualify for All Ireland confined amateur drama

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Glenamaddy Players have qualified for the All-Ireland confined amateur drama being held in Claremorris They won their place after winning the highly competitive Glenamaddy Festival with their performance of Class, a play by Iseult Golden and David Horan The group also scooped a host of awards when […] The post Glenamaddy Players qualify for All Ireland confined amateur drama appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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16 h. ago Road upgrade works to get underway in Oranmore from tomorrow

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Road works will get underway on the Limerick Road in Oranmore, outside Lidl from tomorrow. A temporary traffic management plan will be in place daily from 8am to 5pm. The work is to facilitate a new pedestrian crossing on the road. Delays are to be expected for […] The post Road upgrade works to get underway in Oranmore from tomorrow appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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18 h. ago Popular Galway crime writer Ken Bruen has died at the age of 74

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The hugely popular Galway crime writer Ken Bruen has passed away at the age of 74. Best known for his Jack Taylor crime series, Bruen authored more than 50 books over a distinguished career, making him one of Ireland’s most prominent crime writers. Born in Galway in […] The post Popular Galway crime writer Ken Bruen has died at the age of 74 appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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39 h. ago Connemara's Johnny Óg Connolly named Composer of the Year at Gradam Ceoil

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Connemara musician has been named Composer of the Year at TG4’s Gradam Ceoil. Johnny Óg Connolly was awarded the Cumadóir title at the awards ceremony at the Iveagh House in Dublin. The distinguished accordion player and composer is known for his expressive style that blends traditional […] The post Connemara's Johnny Óg Connolly named Composer of the Year at Gradam Ceoil appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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39 h. ago People Before Profit leader Richard Boyd Barrett to address city event

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM People Before Profit leader Richard Boyd Barrett will address an event in the city on Monday. The public meeting is entitled ‘Standing Against Imperialism’. It’ll discuss maintaining Ireland’s military neutrality, European rearmament, and NATO, as well as ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine. The event will take […] The post People Before Profit leader Richard Boyd Barrett to address city event appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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39 h. ago City gatherings to honour Palestinian mothers killed in Gaza

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two gatherings will take place in the city tomorrow afternoon to honour the Palestinian mothers killed during the conflict in Gaza. The first, at 12.30pm, will see a procession of grieving mothers carrying bundles wrapped in white shroud walk from Moneenageisha Cross to the G-Hotel. The hotel […] The post City gatherings to honour Palestinian mothers killed in Gaza appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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59 h. ago Leo Varadkar addresses Salthill event on new motor insurance laws

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has addressed an event in Salthill this afternoon on new motor insurance laws. From the end of March, it’ll be an offence for any insurance provider or broker to issue a motor insurance policy without a driver number. But the PARC group says […] The post Leo Varadkar addresses Salthill event on new motor insurance laws appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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60 h. ago Barrier system to be introduced at back of Merlin Park in May

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The HSE has confirmed that a long-planned barrier system will be operational at Merlin Park in May. The barrier will be at the back gate of the hospital at Merlin Lane. The aim is to stop the hospital campus being used as a ‘rat run’ by traffic […] The post Barrier system to be introduced at back of Merlin Park in May appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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63 h. ago Garda chief refutes claim of racial profiling on east side of Galway City

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Galway Garda Chief has refuted claims that Gardaí may be using racial profiling on the east side of Galway City. The matter came up this week during a discussion on crime and Garda operations at City Hall. The issue was raised by Councillor Helen Ogbu – […] The post Garda chief refutes claim of racial profiling on east side of Galway City appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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69 h. ago Big turnout at open Dunmore meeting to discuss urgent need for new national school

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There was a big turnout of concerned parents, teachers and public representatives at an open meeting in Dunmore National School last night. It was held as concern grows over the current condition of the 85-year-old building and the lack of space for the 234 pupils attending. Staff […] The post Big turnout at open Dunmore meeting to discuss urgent need for new national school appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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69 h. ago Galway Bay fm wins award for its support of Irish Music creators

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway Bay fm has won a national award for its ongoing support and recognition of Irish Music creators The Irish Music Rights Organisation – IMRO – presented the award to station CEO Cormac O’Halloran – at last night’s Radio Days conference dinner in Dublin’s Gibson Hotel The […] The post Galway Bay fm wins award for its support of Irish Music creators appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Call for traffic lights at Parkmore to be switched off due to "traffic chaos"

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There’s a call for traffic lights at Parkmore to be switched off due to “traffic chaos”. At a meeting at City Hall this week, Councillor Shane Forde took aim at the four sets of lights along Parkmore Road. He argued that pedestrians hardly ever use them – […] The post Call for traffic lights at Parkmore to be switched off due to "traffic chaos" appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Headford PhD student wins Women in Agricultural Studies Excellence Award

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A PhD student from Headford has won a Women in Agricultural Studies Excellence Award. The award, sponsored by the Department of Agriculture, recognises women innovating and excelling in the agri-food sector. Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon presented the award to Ruth Connolly at a special event today. Ruth […] The post Headford PhD student wins Women in Agricultural Studies Excellence Award appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Dunmore meeting to discuss urgent need for new national school

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A public meeting will take place in Dunmore this evening to discuss the urgent need for a new national school. The existing school was originally built in the 1940s and has been extended very little since. It’s now lacking in modern facilities, and spaces including cloakrooms and […] The post Dunmore meeting to discuss urgent need for new national school appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago County Council to make submission to An Bord Pleanala on Sceirde Rocks windfarm

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council will tomorrow lodge a submission with An Bord Pleanala on the controversial Sceirde Rocks project in Connemara. The offshore windfarm was described at a meeting this week as one that would leave a permanent scar on the natural landscape of Galway Bay. The plans […] The post County Council to make submission to An Bord Pleanala on Sceirde Rocks windfarm appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Seanad hears homes just 7km from Galway City still without broadband after Storm Eowyn

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Seanad has heard that homes just 7km from Galway City are still without broadband after Storm Eowyn. Raising the issue, Ahascragh-based Senator Ronan Mullen said it’s an “astonishing” situation. He said he’d been contacted by a home-owner in Corcullen, who’s been told that eir hasn’t moved […] The post Seanad hears homes just 7km from Galway City still without broadband after Storm Eowyn appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago HSE admits Galway ambulances now must travel as far as Cork for repair

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway’s ambulance fleet now has to go as far as Cork to be repaired, a meeting has heard this week. At the HSE Health Forum this week, Councillor Shane Forde asked how an earth this situation has come to pass. He was informed that the Mercedes Sprinter […] The post HSE admits Galway ambulances now must travel as far as Cork for repair appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Deputy O'Hara tells Dáil carers cannot wait any longer for end to means testing

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway East TD Louis O’Hara has told the Dáil that carers cannot wait any longer for the scrapping of the means testing for the carers allowance. Deputy O’Hara was speaking on a motion brought forward by the Labour party, demanding action for young carers. The Sinn Féin […] The post Deputy O'Hara tells Dáil carers cannot wait any longer for end to means testing appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago Will Smith has street named after him in his old Philadelphia neighbourhood

A section of 59th Street now bears the name of the award-winning actor and rapper.

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4 d. ago Galway designer to showcase at Ireland's biggest fashion show

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local designer will tomorrow be showcased at Ireland’s biggest fashion show Emerald and Wax, founded by Galway city based Virtue Shine, will feature at the 10th annual ARC Fashion Show at the RDS in Dublin The pieces are inspired by African wax prints contained in her […] The post Galway designer to showcase at Ireland's biggest fashion show appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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