3 h. ago Financial advisor jailed for losing €2m of investors' funds in unauthorised transactions

William Kiely (52) changed his plea to guilty on the 21st day of the trial

Economics

4 h. ago Galway based tourism company attends Asian golf tourism convention

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Galway based tourism company has joined Tourism Ireland at an important Asian golf tourism convention North & West Coast Links Golf Ireland in Moycullen has attended the IAGTO Asian Golf Tourism Convention in Da Nang, in Vietnam The convention is being attended by golf and travel […] The post Galway based tourism company attends Asian golf tourism convention appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

4 h. ago New Galway City Heritage Plan launched to cover next five years

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway City Council has launched it’s new city heritage plan to cover the period 2025-2030. It sets out the overall framework for identifying, raising awareness of and promoting the conservation of the heritage of Galway city. Heritage is a wide-ranging term – and covers cultural, archaeological, architectural […] The post New Galway City Heritage Plan launched to cover next five years appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

5 h. ago International figures in video games to address Galway event

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Leading international figures in gaming will be in Galway city next week for the FÍS Games Summit. BAFTA-nominated Xalavier Nelson Jr, and Galway-based industry legend, Tom Hall, will address the event. Tom Hall works with city-based Romero Games, and is well-known for his work on iconic titles […] The post International figures in video games to address Galway event appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Culture

5 h. ago Family of man who died from sepsis at Galway hospital settle court action

Norbert Sheerin (73) died in the hospital where he had previously worked in the records department.

Events

7 h. ago Leading international figures in gaming return to Galway for annual summit

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Leading international figures in gaming will be in Galway city next week for the FÍS Games Summit. BAFTA-nominated Xalavier Nelson Jr, and Galway-based industry legend, Tom Hall, will address the event. The summit has been described as an essential and important gathering for the Irish Games industry. […] The post Leading international figures in gaming return to Galway for annual summit appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

8 h. ago Mental Health Minister confirms support for local 'Adam's Protocols' petition

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Mental Health Minister has confirmed her support for a local petition, which now has over 11,000 signatures. The petition came about following the death of Galway man, Adam Loughnane, whose body was found in the River Corrib in February. Earlier that day, the 34 year old […] The post Mental Health Minister confirms support for local 'Adam's Protocols' petition appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

8 h. ago Scams, insurance not paying out and tracker issues among complaints to Ombudsman

Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman case studies illuminating for anyone considering lodging a complaint

Politics

11 h. ago Local TD says Trump tariffs show "urgent need" to diversify Irish economy

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Donald Trump’s tariffs show there’s a clear and urgent need to diversify the Irish economy. That’s according to Galway West TD Catherine Connolly, who’s spoken on the matter in the Dáil. She referenced a recent ESRI report which described the potential impact on jobs and exports. Deputy […] The post Local TD says Trump tariffs show "urgent need" to diversify Irish economy appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

12 h. ago Local MEP demands Government publish housing blueprint for Gaeltacht areas

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local MEP is demanding that the Government immediately publish long-awaited housing blueprint for Gaeltacht areas. Ciaran Mullooly says reform is urgently needed to enable thousands of homes to be built in Galway, Kerry and Donegal. Speaking in the European Parliament, Independent Ireland Mullooly MEP said the […] The post Local MEP demands Government publish housing blueprint for Gaeltacht areas appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

14 h. ago Salthill's Blackrock Diving Tower to close today for a few hours

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Blackrock Diving Tower will be closed for several hours today (Friday). It’s to facilitate works at the popular swimming and diving spot in Salthill They involve the inspection and re-certification of equipment to allow for safe maintenance works in the future. The tower will be closed from […] The post Salthill's Blackrock Diving Tower to close today for a few hours appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

15 h. ago Red Storm Nuria warning activated as Met Eireann issue weather update for Ireland

Red Storm Nuria warning activated as Met Eireann issue weather update for Ireland  Galway Beo

Events

21 h. ago The number of schools needing financial crisis help has increased by 540% in two years

Almost half of schools receiving financial guidance are Deis and special schools.

Events

21 h. ago Almost 90% of Irish companies hit by disruption or financial loss due to cyberattacks

Rise in cybercrime a growing concern for businesses, research finds

Events

22 h. ago Revenue paper says link between salary and pension completely 'broken'

The internal report, prepared by a Revenue official, said “a number of tax loopholes” had inadvertently been introduced because of the 2022 Finance Act.

Economics

27 h. ago Apple receipts boost Exchequer surplus at end of March to €4.1 billion

The Department of Finance said this figure was €300 million in the same period last year.

Economics

27 h. ago Salthill's Blackrock Diving Tower to close tomorrow for a few hours

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Blackrock Diving Tower will be closed for several hours tomorrow. It’s to facilitate works at the popular swimming and diving spot in Salthill They involve the inspection and re-certification of equipment to allow for safe maintenance works in the future. The tower will be closed from 9 […] The post Salthill's Blackrock Diving Tower to close tomorrow for a few hours appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

28 h. ago Kilcolgan native wins prestigious national design award for unique bathroom

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Kilcolgan native has been awarded first place in the Sonas Bathrooms and TU Dublin competition for her unique room design Honor Curé was praised for her combination of colours and materials creating an exotic and oriental space She started her design journey in GTI and is […] The post Kilcolgan native wins prestigious national design award for unique bathroom appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

28 h. ago Ireland will not downgrade tax forecasts on tariff threat, finance minister says

Ireland will not downgrade tax forecasts on tariff threat, finance minister says  Yahoo

Economics

28 h. ago Three Galway companies shortlisted in national sustainability awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Three Galway companies have been shortlisted for RDS Sustainable agriculture and rural development awards Beechlawn Organic Farm in Ballinasloe ,Burrenbeo Trust in Kinvara , and Athchursail Arann CGA on the Aran Islands have all been shortlisted The awards celebrate the work of individuals, farm families and organisations […] The post Three Galway companies shortlisted in national sustainability awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events