95 m. ago Gort students express frustration over unsafe cycling conditions

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Students from Gort Community School are expressing their frustration over unsafe cycling conditions The students are leading a campaign for a cycle lane on the R458, continuing the Labane cycle lane all the way to Lough Cutra National School Despite reductions in speed limits the blind bends […] The post Gort students express frustration over unsafe cycling conditions appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 h. ago County Council votes to buy €5k worth of mayoral chains for each area

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A vote has passed to buy mayoral chains for each County Galway Municipal District. The total cost is five thousand euro, which Independent Ireland Councillor Declan Kelly has described as a waste of taxpayers money. However, others said the chains would help bring a higher level of […] The post County Council votes to buy €5k worth of mayoral chains for each area appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Economics

3 h. ago Galway East TD Pete Roche appointed Fine Gael spokesperson on Mental Health

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway East TD Pete Roche has been appointed the Fine Gael spokesperson on Mental Health He says his key priority will be improving access to support and intervention Deputy Roche says he will work towards creating a direct route of support for those struggling with mental health […] The post Galway East TD Pete Roche appointed Fine Gael spokesperson on Mental Health appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

4 h. ago Galway's local authorities open to selling Galway Airport site

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway’s local authorities are open to selling the former Galway Airport site which they jointly purchased over 10 years ago The City and County Councils are now inviting proposals for the economic development of the extensive Carnmore site It fronts onto three roads and includes two existing […] The post Galway's local authorities open to selling Galway Airport site appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

5 h. ago Strong warning about dangerous elements online from Judge in Renmore stabbing case

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A High Court Judge has warned teenagers are the object of manipulative, false and malicious propaganda spread online by terrorists and other dangerous elements. Mr Justice Paul McDermott made the comment in the Galway case of the 17 year old sentenced to 8 years detention for the […] The post Strong warning about dangerous elements online from Judge in Renmore stabbing case appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

5 h. ago Opinion: Ireland has a dirty fossil fuel secret, supported by our FDI model and weak regulation

Trócaire’s Caoimhe de Barra and Karol Balfe of ActionAid Ireland respond to new research published today, which reveals a staggering €31 billion in fossil fuel investments were held by Irish-based financial institutions in June 2024.

Politics

5 h. ago Press Ombudsman upholds in part complaint against The Irish Times

Mr Niall Meehan and The Irish Times

Politics

6 h. 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

6 h. 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

6 h. ago How women pay the price every day: from deodorant to haircuts and razors as well as lower pay to higher taxes

Being female comes with added financial burdens when it comes to getting goods and services

Economics

6 h. ago More than €31bn in fossil fuel investments ‘based in Ireland’

Trócaire and ActionAid Ireland claim carbon footprint of finance bigger than Ireland’s annual emissions

Economics

6 h. ago How women pay the price every day: from deodorant to haircuts and razors as well as lower pay and higher taxes

Being female comes with added financial burdens when it comes to getting goods and services

Economics

6 h. ago Are women paying more than men for everyday items? Oh let me count the ways

Being female comes with added financial burdens when it comes to getting goods and services

Politics

18 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

19 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

20 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.

Events

21 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

21 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

21 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

21 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