89 m. ago Broadcaster promises to ensure eulogies will be short when it comes to his own funeral

The event itself is hopefully a long way off, but whenever broadcaster Sean O’Rourke finally shuffles off this mortal coil, mourners can be assured that there will be no long eulogies at his funeral! “I don’t want any of them to talk about me for more than two minutes,” he reveals in the latest episode […] The post Broadcaster promises to ensure eulogies will be short when it comes to his own funeral appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

90 m. ago Councillor deliberates on need for balance between energy needs and local concerns

A Galway councillor has warned intransigent opposition to windfarms given the need for wind energy in the county – but at the same time, Cllr Gerry Finnerty cautioned against the proliferation of windfarms in areas where residents have concerns. The Gort councillor was specifically referring the Derrybrien Wind Farm, which is located near the town […] The post Councillor deliberates on need for balance between energy needs and local concerns appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Science

13 h. ago Oranmore couple settle action against HSE over death of their baby girl at UHG

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University Hospital Galway has apologised for shortcomings in care provided during the delivery of a baby girl who died one hour after her birth. Ailbhe Gilligan’s parents, Anna and Gerard Gilligan, of Oranmore sued the Health Service Executive over her death on October 27th, 2020. The family’s […] The post Oranmore couple settle action against HSE over death of their baby girl at UHG appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

13 h. ago Family of teen who died after routine surgeries left with 'more questions than answers' after inquest

A sitting of Dublin District Coroners Court heard doctors admit they remain baffled how Carlow student, Cillian Gorman, acquired what was described as a “vanishingly rare” blood clotting condition in a sudden and catastrophic manner.

Events

14 h. ago Council to seek TII funding to begin design of Galway City Ring Road ahead of approval

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council is to seek funding from TII to get started on a design for the Galway City Ring Road ahead of its approval. An Bord Pleanála is expected to make a decision on the project by the end of this year, according to Director of […] The post Council to seek TII funding to begin design of Galway City Ring Road ahead of approval appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

15 h. ago 17 year old sentenced to 8 years detention for attempted murder of Army chaplain in Renmore

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A 17-year-old boy, who had become radicalised online, has been sentenced to eight years in detention for the attempted murder of an Army chaplain at Renmore Barracks The accused, who can’t be named because of his age, pleaded guilty to the attack last August. Fr Paul Murphy […] The post 17 year old sentenced to 8 years detention for attempted murder of Army chaplain in Renmore appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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15 h. ago Boy sentenced to eight years for attempted murder of army chaplain

Teen (17) attacked Fr Paul Murphy with a hunting knife at Galway barracks

Events

15 h. ago Boy sentenced to eight years for attempted murder of Defence Forces chaplain

Teen (17) attacked Fr Paul Murphy with a hunting knife at Galway barracks

Events

16 h. ago Gardaí investigate serious criminal damage to houses in Loughrea and Ballinasloe

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Gardaí are investigating serious criminal damage to houses and vehicles in Loughrea and Ballinasloe. Early Sunday at approximately 3am the front window and door of a house in Gort Bride in Loughrea were smashed. There was also significant damage caused to three vehicles parked in the vicinity. […] The post Gardaí investigate serious criminal damage to houses in Loughrea and Ballinasloe appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

16 h. ago Leaving Cert student who died after car entered river was a wonderful child, father tells funeral

Brónagh English who died in crash in Co Tipperary was ‘loved to pieces’

Society

16 h. ago Teenager sentenced to eight years' detention for attempted murder of army chaplain at Galway barracks

The 17-year-old cannot be identified because of his age.

Events

16 h. ago Galway hospital apologies over care of baby who died an hour after birth

Her parents, Anna and Gerard Gilligan of Oranmore, Co Galway had sued the HSE over the death of their baby girl on October 27th 2020.

Events

16 h. ago Pedestrianised streets return to Galway city's Westend next month

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The evening pedestrianisation of several streets in Galway city will return next month. From mid-May, streets across Galway’s Westend will be closed to traffic from 6pm to 2am Monday to Saturday, and from 3pm to 2am on Sunday. The changes, which have been in place since an […] The post Pedestrianised streets return to Galway city's Westend next month appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

17 h. ago Funeral hears Leaving Cert student (18) who died in Co Tipperary collision already bought her Debs dress

Gardai were alerted after Ms English failed to return to her home in Clonmel on Thursday night.

Events

17 h. ago Location chosen as design team to begin works on Merlin Park elective hospital

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A location has been chosen for the new elective hospital at Merlin Park. Galway West Fianna Fáil TD John Connolly has confirmed the Cystic Fibrosis zone at the existing hospital will host the new build. The design team has been put in place, and site investigation works […] The post Location chosen as design team to begin works on Merlin Park elective hospital appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

18 h. ago City workshop to look at preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A workshop to explore preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species will take place on Saturday week May 10th in the city It’s hosted by Galway City Council’s Biodiversity Officer Paula Kearney and takes place at Galway Rowing Club in Woodquay from 10am to 12.30pm The trainers […] The post City workshop to look at preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

20 h. ago North West region which includes Galway records 16% of country's hate crimes

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The North West region which includes Galway recorded 16% of the country’s hate crimes last year This was the lowest percentage for regions outside of the Dublin area where just under half of all hate related incidents occurred The Eastern region recorded 18% while the Southern region […] The post North West region which includes Galway records 16% of country's hate crimes appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

20 h. ago Man in Loughrea court this morning after firearms seized in Woodlawn

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A man in his 40s is appearing before Loughrea District Court this morning after yesterday’s seizure of firearms. He was arrested after Gardaí discovered two firearms, ammunition and a cocaine press at a residence in Woodlawn. The firearms have been forwarded for a technical examination by the […] The post Man in Loughrea court this morning after firearms seized in Woodlawn appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

21 h. ago Swim Éire: Daragh Morgan to swim the entire coast of Ireland!

Swim Éire: Daragh Morgan to swim the entire coast of Ireland!  This is Galway

Politics

21 h. ago Thousands of Galway children waiting for Psychology and Speech and Language Therapy

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Over 2,700 children in Galway are on waiting lists for Psychology and Speech and Language Therapy Almost a thousand children are waiting to see a Psychologist, with around half of those waiting for an appointment for more than a year Meanwhile there are 704 children waiting for […] The post Thousands of Galway children waiting for Psychology and Speech and Language Therapy appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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