5 h. ago Taoiseach pledges to look into Aran Island schools having to pay more for school meals

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Taoiseach has pledged to look into claims that schools on the Aran Islands are paying more for the hot meals programme. Speaking in the Dáil, Galway West TD Catherine Connolly said it’s because of transport and freight costs. She welcomed the rollout of the programme to […] The post Taoiseach pledges to look into Aran Island schools having to pay more for school meals appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 h. ago World renowned folklorist to deliver University of Galway’s inaugural Máire Mhac an tSaoi Lecture

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM World renowned folklorist and scholar Professor Henry Glassie will tomorrow deliver the inaugural Máire Mhac an tSaoi Distinguished Lecture in Irish Studies at University of Galway. The lecture ‘At Work in the Irish Field’ will take place at 4 tomorrow afternoon in the Hardiman Building on campus. […] The post World renowned folklorist to deliver University of Galway’s inaugural Máire Mhac an tSaoi Lecture appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 h. ago Indreabhán man to feature on TG4 show about living with a disability

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM An Indreabhán man is to feature tonight on TG4’s programme ‘Misneach – Cumas’ to talk about his experience of living with a disability. The observational documentary follows the employment journey of people living with a disability, and explores how improvements can be made in Ireland. In the […] The post Indreabhán man to feature on TG4 show about living with a disability appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 h. ago One of two Galway County Council seats to be filled on Monday

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM One of the two vacant Galway County Council seats will be filled at Monday’s meeting at County Hall. It follows the election of two councillors in the Loughrea Gort/Kinvara area to the Seanad over six weeks ago. A Fianna Fáil candidate will be selected for Shane Curley’s […] The post One of two Galway County Council seats to be filled on Monday appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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12 h. ago Ciaran Cannon appointed to high level position with online educator Alison

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Former Minister and Galway East TD Ciaran Cannon has been appointed to a high level position with Galway headquartered online educator Alison The former Minister for Training and Skills, who retired ahead of November’s general election, is the new Vice-President of Global Affairs for the educator which […] The post Ciaran Cannon appointed to high level position with online educator Alison appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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13 h. ago Upgrade works to get underway on pipe near Headford that's burst repeatedly in recent years

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Upgrade works are to get underway next month on a pipe in the Headford area that’s burst repeatedly in recent years. The works will be on 3km of watermains along the R333 at Knockma. Councillor Andrew Reddington says ongoing issues have affected residents in areas including Headford, […] The post Upgrade works to get underway on pipe near Headford that's burst repeatedly in recent years appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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15 h. ago Northwest fairing better for declining nitrogen levels in rivers

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Areas of the midlands and north west are fairing better when it comes to the level of Nitrogen found in rivers. Levels dropped last year, however figures from the Environmental Protection Agency found levels are too high in the southeastern half of the country. 20 major rivers, […] The post Northwest fairing better for declining nitrogen levels in rivers appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago Minister Calleary announces €1 million investment for Agricultural Shows for 2025

A total of 123 Agricultural Shows across the country are to share a pot of €1 million in funding – and almost one in six of them are in Galway. In all, 19 Galway shows will share €139,720 from the funding announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, recently. […] The post Minister Calleary announces €1 million investment for Agricultural Shows for 2025 appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago International Women’s Day Lunch hears of global battle on gender inequality

First Lady Sabina Higgins led the distinguished guests at a very special International Women’s Day Lunch which took place in the King’s Head Bistro in Galway recently, in aid of Self Help Africa. Hosted by Mary and Paul Grealish, the event was an inspiring celebration of women and a call to action for gender equality. […] The post International Women’s Day Lunch hears of global battle on gender inequality appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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29 h. ago Gardai make specific appeal in relation to fatal crash in Barna

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Gardaí are renewing an appeal for information in relation to a fatal crash in Barna earlier this month. 22 year old Evan Kilmartin from Indreabhan died in the three-vehicle collision in Barna on Sunday, the 9th of March. Gardaí are looking to speak with the driver of […] The post Gardai make specific appeal in relation to fatal crash in Barna appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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30 h. ago Marine Institute to showcase Shellfish Fisheries and Marine Biodiversity at Irish Skipper Expo

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Marine Institute will exhibit at the Irish Skipper Expo this Friday and Saturday at the University of Limerick. It will showcase Shellfish Fisheries and Marine Biodiversity Institute scientists and experts will be available to discuss the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund as well as Marine […] The post Marine Institute to showcase Shellfish Fisheries and Marine Biodiversity at Irish Skipper Expo appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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34 h. ago Local TD suggests Trump "inform himself better on people" following Conor McGregor appearance

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local TD says US President Donald Trump should “inform himself better on people” in response to Conor McGregors appearance at the White House. The former UFC champion, who was found liable for rape in a civil trial last year, met with Donald Trump and Elon Musk […] The post Local TD suggests Trump "inform himself better on people" following Conor McGregor appearance appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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37 h. ago Claim ambulance for Inis Oírr would cost less than controversial Dáil bike shelter

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM An ambulance for Inis Oírr is badly needed and would cost less than the controversial bike shelter at Leinster House. That’s according to Galway West TD Mairead Farrell who says the badly-needed ambulance would actually cost €35,000 less. It comes as a new ambulance was rolled out […] The post Claim ambulance for Inis Oírr would cost less than controversial Dáil bike shelter appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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39 h. ago Galway schools and education centre recognised for LGBTQ+ work

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two Galway schools and one education centre has been recognised for their work on LGBTQ+ wellbeing and inclusion. The LGBTQ+ Quality Mark is awarded for work which helps improve the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ students. Clarin College, Athenry, and Coláiste na bPiarsach, Rosmuc, alongside Youthreach Galway […] The post Galway schools and education centre recognised for LGBTQ+ work appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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41 h. ago Success for Connemara students in Údarás na Gaeltachta’s enterprise competition

Three emerging enterprises have jointly won the Galway regional final of the Údarás na Gaeltachta Clár na gComhlachtaí enterprise competition for secondary school students. Blas Chonamara, Coláiste na bPiarsach, Rosmuc, Habitats Conamara, Scoil Phobail Mhic Dara, Carna and Comhluadar, Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin, An Cheathrú Rua, founded by local pupils from Gaeltacht secondary schools, triumphed after […] The post Success for Connemara students in Údarás na Gaeltachta’s enterprise competition appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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41 h. ago Terryland Forest Park shortlisted for prestigious RDS Forestry Awards

The urban gem that is Terryland Forest Park, on the east side of the city, has been shortlisted in the RDS Forestry Awards. The awards, which will be presented next month, are designed to recognise and reward farmers and woodland owners that have adopted Climate-Smart Agricultural practices on their properties. These practices include sound commercial […] The post Terryland Forest Park shortlisted for prestigious RDS Forestry Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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58 h. ago Roadworks to get underway tomorrow on the N67 at Clarinbridge

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Roadworks are set to get underway on the N67 in Clarinbridge tomorrow. Galway County Council is undertaking tree removal works on the northern approach to the village – and the process will take several days. Between tomorrow Tuesday, March 18th, and Friday, March 21st, road restrictions will […] The post Roadworks to get underway tomorrow on the N67 at Clarinbridge appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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58 h. ago Croí announces PhD Scholarships to Support Research into Stroke Prevention and Recovery

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Croí, the heart and stroke charity, has unveiled plans for a major investment in stroke research made possible by a generous legacy from the Joe and Helen O’Toole Charitable Trust in Tuam. This legacy will fund two PhD scholarships dedicated to advancing research in the fields of […] The post Croí announces PhD Scholarships to Support Research into Stroke Prevention and Recovery appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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65 h. ago Arts Festival founder and Saw Doctors manager on a lifetime at the coalface of Galway’s art and culture

His story is a microcosm of Galway’s own growth into Ireland’s arts and culture capital – but when Ollie Jennings first arrived here, his only plan was to find time to listen to music not to found the Arts Festival and manage the Saw Doctors for the last 40 years! In one way, the Saw Docs […] The post Arts Festival founder and Saw Doctors manager on a lifetime at the coalface of Galway’s art and culture appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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65 h. ago Inis Oírr exhibition highlights new initiative to give youth its creative head

The fruits of a new initiative to facilitate children and young people to achieve their creative goals can be seen in every aspect of an exhibition that opened on Inis Oírr recently. The GRETB Local Creative Youth Partnership and Muintearas Teo are working as strategic creative delivery partners to support artists, volunteers, and creative facilitators […] The post Inis Oírr exhibition highlights new initiative to give youth its creative head appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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