48 m. ago Substantial funding for four Galway outdoor recreation projects

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Four Galway outdoor recreation projects will get their share of €145,000 in funding. It’s part of an €8.7 million investment through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. The Shannapheasteen Way is being boosted by €50,000, while the Hymany Trail has been granted €40,000 for upkeep and trail repairs. […] The post Substantial funding for four Galway outdoor recreation projects appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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98 m. ago Delays expected as works take place on Old Dublin Road in city today

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Motorists are being advised to expect delays along the Old Dublin Road in the city today. It’s as road surfacing works are taking place until 2 this afternoon. Temporary Traffic Management arrangements will be in place throughout the day. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes where […] The post Delays expected as works take place on Old Dublin Road in city today appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 h. ago Salthill Devon and Galway United face off for place in quarter

As the last non-league side left in the competition, Salthill Devon were always going to get a tough tie when the draw was made for the Last 16 of the FAI Cup, but their eventual pairing is something of a mixed bag for the Drom side after being handed a city derby with Galway United […] The post Salthill Devon and Galway United face off for place in quarter-finals of FAI Cup appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 h. ago Salthill Devon squad packed with League of Ireland experience all set for cup thriller

When a press conference in the Connacht Hotel on Wednesday morning involving players from Salthill Devon and Galway United ended, the respective personnel headed in different directions. Galway United skipper Greg Cunningham was following his professional pursuit as a footballer and was off to training. Meanwhile Salthill Devon’s Shane O’Rourke was returning to work after […] The post Salthill Devon squad packed with League of Ireland experience all set for cup thriller appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 h. ago Galway voting public deserves reasons why Seoighthe resigned

Bradley Bytes – A sort of political column by Dara Bradley In September 2013, when former Galway West TD, Brian Walsh was expelled from Fine Gael, voters knew it was because he opposed the Government’s abortion legislation. He was readmitted 10 months later. And when he resigned from the Dáil, months before the 2016 General […] The post Galway voting public deserves reasons why Seoighthe resigned appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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14 h. ago Galway TD calls on Mental Health Minister to develop sector specific volunteer strategy

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway East TD Pete Roche is calling on the Minister for Mental Health to develop a sector-specific volunteer strategy. He says there’s also a need to further invest in local community-based services. Deputy Roche says urgent action is needed to support the recruitment and retention of mental […] The post Galway TD calls on Mental Health Minister to develop sector specific volunteer strategy appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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14 h. ago Galway's Catherine Connolly is new front runner in presidential race as Maireád McGuinness pulls out on medical grounds

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway’s Catherine Connolly is the new front runner in the presidential race as Maireád McGuinness has pulled out on medical grounds The former EU Commissioner said she was doing so on medical advice after spending time in hospital last week. Mairead McGuinness has been leading the polls […] The post Galway's Catherine Connolly is new front runner in presidential race as Maireád McGuinness pulls out on medical grounds appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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15 h. ago Burst watermain impacting supply in Craughwell and surrounding areas

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a significant burst impacting water supply to Craughwell and surrounding areas. Crews are on site to locate and repair the burst water main which has significantly impacted reservoir levels. The water utility says every effort is being made to restore […] The post Burst watermain impacting supply in Craughwell and surrounding areas appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago Athenry to host over 100 global industry leaders for Irish Drinks Forum

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Over a hundred global drinks industry leaders will descend on Athenry next month for the Irish Drinks Forum. Senior executives from brands, government and supply chain leaders will attend the flagship event for the food-and-beverage export sector. Tariffs, supply chain shocks, climate pressures and shifting consumer demand […] The post Athenry to host over 100 global industry leaders for Irish Drinks Forum appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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21 h. ago Blackrock tops list of Ireland's favourite sea swimming locations

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Salthill’s Blackrock Beach has topped a list of Ireland’s favourite sea swimming locations. The survey was carried out by the Lagoon Activity Centre in Cork. The research looked at Google Trends data and Instagram hashtags. Banna Beach in Kerry was second, while Dublin’s Forty Foot took the […] The post Blackrock tops list of Ireland's favourite sea swimming locations appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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22 h. ago Director of Irish Museum of Modern Art to address climate art project in Galway city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Director of the Irish Museum of Modern Art Annie Fletcher is set to speak at the opening of a climate art project in Galway city. ‘The Air We Share’ €250,000 project premiered at the Westside Arts Festival last month – aiming to find creative solutions to […] The post Director of Irish Museum of Modern Art to address climate art project in Galway city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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23 h. ago Works to begin at Nun's Island for €4.3m University of Galway UrbanLab project

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Construction works are beginning at Nun’s Island as part of a 4.3 million euro UrbanLab project at University of Galway. It’ll involve the transformation of an old mill building into a dedicated and flagship community and research space for the university. The historic property at Nun’s Island […] The post Works to begin at Nun's Island for €4.3m University of Galway UrbanLab project appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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24 h. ago Works begin at Nun's Island for €4.3m University of Galway UrbanLab project

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Construction works are beginning at Nun’s Island as part of a 4.3 million euro UrbanLab project at University of Galway. It’ll involve the transformation of an old mill building into a dedicated and flagship community and research space for the university. The historic property at Nun’s Island […] The post Works begin at Nun's Island for €4.3m University of Galway UrbanLab project appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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24 h. ago Roses from Kilchreest and Connemara represent New Zealand and Dublin for 2025 festival

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two of this years Rose of Tralee contestants are from County Galway – despite there being no Galway Rose this year. New Zealand Rose, Ciara Jo Hanlon from Kilchreest, is a PE, Health, and Irish teacher and lives in Wellington. While Dublin Rose, Edel Cronin, is an […] The post Roses from Kilchreest and Connemara represent New Zealand and Dublin for 2025 festival appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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24 h. ago Donation to Maternity Bereavement Services at University Hospital Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A cheque for just under 20,000 euro has been presented to the Maternity Bereavement Services at University Hospital Galway The Murphy family from Tuam, who used the service, organised a Race Night fundraiser in March Laura gave birth to twins Sophie and Rían in UHG in February […] The post Donation to Maternity Bereavement Services at University Hospital Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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39 h. ago Irish Management Institute to host AI information events in Galway city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Irish Management Institute is to host a short programme of Artificial Intelligence information events in Galway city in September Kieran Gilmurray, a global AI expert, author and entrepreneur, will lead the programme in the Radisson Red in Mervue on September 16th and 17th Mr Gilmurray will […] The post Irish Management Institute to host AI information events in Galway city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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39 h. ago Dracula author revealed as inspiration for Macnas parade as team announced

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Macnas has revealed details of this year’s Halloween parade in Galway City. AN TREUN – THE SUMMONING OF THE LOST is inspired by a long-lost tale by Dracula author Bram Stoker, which deals with habitat loss. Macnas will take to the streets of Galway on Sunday 26th […] The post Dracula author revealed as inspiration for Macnas parade as team announced appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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40 h. ago Hopes of a tourism boost for Headford with new guided tours at Ross Errilly Friary

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There are hopes of a tourism boost for Headford with new guided tours at the medieval Franciscan Ross Errilly Friary The community-led initiative will be launched on Monday as part of National Heritage Week. The tours, led by Marcus Wynne will be held 4 times a day […] The post Hopes of a tourism boost for Headford with new guided tours at Ross Errilly Friary appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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41 h. ago Irish mortgage rates continue to fall but still above euro zone average

The gap between the average rate in Ireland and that of the euro zone also continues to narrow.  

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42 h. ago Former Galway Arts Officer backs call for dedicated arts section on RTÉ news

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A former Galway Arts Officer is backing calls for a dedicated arts section as part of RTÉ’s Six One News. It comes following comments by actor Brendan Gleeson, who said the arts should be highlighted in a similar way that sports is. James Harold served as Arts […] The post Former Galway Arts Officer backs call for dedicated arts section on RTÉ news appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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