17 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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4 d. ago Galway natives take on Arctic Challenge to raise funds for the Irish Heart Foundation

Two Galway women are taking on a gruelling, week-long Arctic Challenge to raise funds for the Irish Heart Foundation and increase awareness of the risk of heart disease and stroke in women. Sarah Lyons, 43, originally from Salthill, and Korina Duffy, 42, from Athenry, are among an all-female crew of 14 signed up for the […] The post Galway natives take on Arctic Challenge to raise funds for the Irish Heart Foundation appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. ago Mayor of Galway hosts twinning reception for Notre Dame students

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Mayor of Galway Peter Keane has hosted a reception for 24 Notre Dame University MBA students The students are in Galway for a week long ‘Grow Irish’ immersive consulting experience, with local companies Best Practice, Clubforce, QualTech, White Spire, and Cope Galway. The project grew from […] The post Mayor of Galway hosts twinning reception for Notre Dame students appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Local senator raises plight of "forgotten" Irish diaspora in Argentina

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local senator has used the Seanad to raise the plight of the “forgotten” Irish diaspora in Argentina. Irish emigrants arrived in the South American country in large numbers from the early 1800’s until the early 1900’s. Today, the modern Irish-Argentine community is estimated to be up […] The post Local senator raises plight of "forgotten" Irish diaspora in Argentina appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Local stalwarts rise to the top at 16th Irish Long Distance Swimming Awards

A Salthill swimmer whose dedication to the sea has seen him become almost part of the furniture at Blackrock Diving Tower was inducted into the Irish Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame at the Irish Long Distance Swimming Association’s annual awards night recently. Paddy McNamara is a former member of the Irish Defence Forces – and […] The post Local stalwarts rise to the top at 16th Irish Long Distance Swimming Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Family of Irish peacekeeper killed in Lebanon shelling presented with bravery award

Private William Kedian was killed during fighting between Lebanese and Israeli-backed factions on 31 May 1999.

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1 week ago Family of Irish peacekeeper killed in Lebanon shelling to receive bravery award today

Private William Kedian was killed during fighting between Lebanese and Israeli-backed factions on 31 May 1999.

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1 week ago 'I'm running 210km from Galway to Dublin in memory of my brother'

'I'm running 210km from Galway to Dublin in memory of my brother'  Irish Mirror

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2 w. ago Damien Duff booked amid confusion around United equaliser as Shels are held in Galway

Damien Duff booked amid confusion around United equaliser as Shels are held in Galway  Irish Independent

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2 w. ago Confusion and chaos reign as Galway and Shels share a point apiece

Confusion and chaos reign as Galway and Shels share a point apiece  Irish Examiner

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2 w. ago Galway University Hospital second highest in the country for patients on trolleys for February

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM According to figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation yesterday, Galway University Hospital had the second-highest number of patients admitted to hospital without a bed in February. 1,019 patients were without a bed, putting Galway second behind Limerick. The overall figure for the past month […] The post Galway University Hospital second highest in the country for patients on trolleys for February appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago UCD and University of Galway students crowned winners of the Irish Times Debate

Liam Boyce of University of Galway wins best individual speaker at Ireland’s longest-running college debating competition

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2 w. ago Fun campaign to translate dogs’ names to Irish has serious message

Irish teacher and fervent language ambassador Patricia Nic Eoin was shocked when she went to get a name tag for her beloved pup. One of the main pet shops in Galway said they were unable to put a fada on Aillí, suggesting Patricia go instead for the English version. “But Aillí was very determined to […] The post Fun campaign to translate dogs’ names to Irish has serious message appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Galway Irish language community groups rally together against funding cuts

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway Irish language community groups have held a symnolic strike in the city today to protest against funding cuts. Groups across the country are calling on the Government to reverse the latest cuts of €820,000 announced by Foras Na Gaeilge. They are urging Government to support the […] The post Galway Irish language community groups rally together against funding cuts appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago City Irish language group joining national protest against funding cuts

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Galway City Irish language group is joining a national protest over funding cuts later this morning. Groups across the country are calling on the Government to reverse the latest cuts of €820,000 announced by Foras Na Gaeilge. They are urging Government to support the organisation, and […] The post City Irish language group joining national protest against funding cuts appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Galway County Council launches programme of events and activities for Seachtain na Gaeilge

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Irish Language Week – Seachtain na Gaeilge – gets underway this Saturday as we head towards the national holiday Lá Fhéile Padraig on Monday fortnight The programme of events and activities for Galway has been launched at County Hall The ceremony included the announcement of the winners […] The post Galway County Council launches programme of events and activities for Seachtain na Gaeilge appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago New Look shutting all its stores in Ireland, including two in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM New Look is shutting its Irish operations which includes two stores in Galway, one in the city and one in Knocknacarra The clothing retailer has announced it will hold a clearance sale on Sunday. The High Court today approved the appointment of liquidators to oversee the winding […] The post New Look shutting all its stores in Ireland, including two in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago New Irish language environmental programme for young people coming to Spiddal

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A new Irish language environmental programme for young people is coming to An Spidéal. Treoraigh do Thodhchai has been running in English in Dublin, but has chosen Galway as its Irish language location. The free programme will run from March 31st to April 4th and is geared […] The post New Irish language environmental programme for young people coming to Spiddal appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago Irish Water urged to update public on plans for upgrades on Gort water supply

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Irish Water is being urged to be transparent and update the public on any plans to upgrade the water supply in Gort. The town has been plagued with boil water notices over the past year, with the most recent spanning almost two weeks in December and two […] The post Irish Water urged to update public on plans for upgrades on Gort water supply appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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last month Four day 'named storm' forecast for Ireland as Met Eireann update warnings for three Irish areas

Four day 'named storm' forecast for Ireland as Met Eireann update warnings for three Irish areas  Galway Beo

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