6 h. ago DJ Carey sentence hearing deferred as court hears he's in Portiuncula Hospital

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM DJ Carey’s sentence hearing for defrauding people by pretending to have cancer has been adjourned until Friday after the court was told he’s in hospital. The five-time All-Ireland winner is awaiting sentence after admitting to deceiving thirteen people over an eight-year period leading up to 2022. DJ […] The post DJ Carey sentence hearing deferred as court hears he's in Portiuncula Hospital appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 h. ago Status Yellow rain warning for Galway and Mayo from noon tomorrow

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Status Yellow rain warning for Galway and Mayo comes into effect from noon tomorrow. Met Eireann is warning of localised flooding, difficult travel conditions and poor visibility from noon to 8 tomorrow night. The rain warning for Cork and Kerry starts earlier at 11am and also […] The post Status Yellow rain warning for Galway and Mayo from noon tomorrow appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 h. ago DJ Carey’s sentence hearing pushed out to Friday after the judge was told he's in Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM DJ Carey’s sentence hearing for defrauding people by pretending to have cancer has been adjourned until Friday after the court was told he’s in hospital. The five-time All-Ireland winner is awaiting sentence after admitting to deceiving thirteen people over an eight-year period leading up to 2022. DJ […] The post DJ Carey’s sentence hearing pushed out to Friday after the judge was told he's in Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 h. ago No restoration date in place for catering services on Galway to Dublin trains

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Irish Rail says reports that catering services on ALL of its intercity trains, including Galway, will be restored before the end of the year are not correct. Irish Rail Communications Manager Barry Kenny says there is no provider, and no restoration date, at this time. However, Mr […] The post No restoration date in place for catering services on Galway to Dublin trains appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 h. ago Transport Minister urged to prioritise funding for Western Rail Corridor

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Minister for Transport is being urged to prioritise funding for the Western Rail Corridor under the National Development Plan. CEO of Irish Rail Mary Considine has said the first stage between Athenry and Claremorris could be delivered within three years of funding being allocated. Galway East […] The post Transport Minister urged to prioritise funding for Western Rail Corridor appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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10 h. ago Plans progress for mobile coffee shop at Long Point in Loughrea

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Plans for a mobile coffee shop at the Long Point in Loughrea are to go to tender. The move follows calls from several councillors to have toilet facilities open 365 days a year at the popular swimming spot. The operator of the coffee shop will be responsible […] The post Plans progress for mobile coffee shop at Long Point in Loughrea appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago New modern water pipes to be installed in Craughwell village

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Works are due to commence this week on a programme of mains replacements in Craughwell village. The works will be carried by Farrans Construction and are expected to be completed early next year. 760 metres of the village’s aging cast iron mains are to be replaced with […] The post New modern water pipes to be installed in Craughwell village appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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14 h. ago Over 300 properties in Galway entered into Compulsory Purchase Order over past two years

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 366 properties in Galway have been entered into Compulsory Purchase Order over past two years. The activation programme supports local authorities in identifying vacant and derelict properties and engaging with owners to bring them back into use. The Galway figures across 2023 and 2024 include 75 homes […] The post Over 300 properties in Galway entered into Compulsory Purchase Order over past two years appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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16 h. ago ISPCC calls for fairer share of children’s support services on Aran Islands

Children on the Aran Islands deserve the same access to services and support as those on the mainland; that’s according to ISPCC Child Participation and Engagement Lead, Charlotte Donnellan, speaking after a visit to Scoil Rónáin on Inis Mór last week. “Just because you live on an island doesn’t mean you don’t experience or witness […] The post ISPCC calls for fairer share of children’s support services on Aran Islands appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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16 h. ago Galway city centre rooftop transformed into vibrant urban vegetable garden

A city centre rooftop has been transformed into a mini-market garden – sprouting organic vegetables, from carrots and broccoli to spinach and spuds, along with a variety of herbs and salads and even a fig tree in the greenhouse. Galway City Partnership’s rooftop balcony garden on the Headford Road was officially opened this week by Minister […] The post Galway city centre rooftop transformed into vibrant urban vegetable garden appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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28 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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28 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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28 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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29 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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30 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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31 h. ago ‘Now I open the window and see all this colour’ – Children help transform drab Dublin railway arches into vibrant outdoor gallery

‘Now I open the window and see all this colour’ – Children help transform drab Dublin railway arches into vibrant outdoor gallery  The Irish Independent

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32 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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34 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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35 h. ago Eamon Ó Cúiv, Mayor of Galway Cubbard and Senator Kyne respond to bye

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 bye-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 bye-election queries appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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55 h. ago Speculation growing regarding who will run in Galway West By

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Following the election of Catherine Connolly as President of Ireland, speculation is already growing regarding who will run in the upcoming Galway West by-election. A by-election for Galway West will be held within six months to fill the seat vacated by the President-elect. The four seats currently […] The post Speculation growing regarding who will run in Galway West By-Election appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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