7 h. ago Host of Galway memories featured in National Museum book on rural life

Memories of her father cycling from Galway to Dublin to a hurling match in the 1940s – or singer Christy Moore listening to Michael O’Hehir on the wireless and hearing day-old chicks chirp underneath the settle bed .just two of the outstanding contributions to a new book on rural life through the decades, republished for a […] The post Host of Galway memories featured in National Museum book on rural life appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Culture

2 w. ago Green light for major student development at Coolough Road despite local opposition

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The green light has been given for a major student accommodation development at Coolough Road in the city. The approval comes despite strong objections from local residents – as well as street protests last year. The site is located near the junction of the Coolough Road and […] The post Green light for major student development at Coolough Road despite local opposition appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 w. ago Professor appointed to new Galway course focusing on rural healthcare

Efforts to reverse the fall in local doctor numbers along the western seaboard have been boosted by the appointment of Ireland’s first Established Professor of Rural and Remote Medicine The landmark appointment of Professor Robert Scully by University of Galway aims to strengthen medical training and tackle critical doctor shortages across the West and North […] The post Professor appointed to new Galway course focusing on rural healthcare appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 w. ago Galway Rural Development approve €130k in LEADER support to Mountbellew Sheepfest

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway Rural Development have announced that they will be providing a LEADER grant of almost €130,000 in support of the European Sheep Shearing and Wool-handling Championships at Mountbellew on the June bank holiday weekend. The funding to the Mountbellew Social Development Co-op Society will focus on targeted […] The post Galway Rural Development approve €130k in LEADER support to Mountbellew Sheepfest appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 w. 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

3 w. ago University of Galway appoints Ireland’s first Professor of Rural and Remote Medicine

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University of Galway has appointed Professor Robert Scully as Ireland’s first Established Professor of Rural and Remote Medicine. It aims to strengthen medical training and tackle critical doctor shortages across the West and North West of Ireland. Professor Scully brings extensive experience as an academic GP, medical […] The post University of Galway appoints Ireland’s first Professor of Rural and Remote Medicine appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 w. ago Local TD tells Dáil rural communities 'stuck in time' over lack of wastewater infrastructure

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway East TD Pete Roche has told the Dáil that many Galway rural communities are ‘stuck in time’ due to the lack of wastewater infrastructure. The Fine Gael Deputy says investment is needed as it is totally hampering growth and development in rural towns and villages. He […] The post Local TD tells Dáil rural communities 'stuck in time' over lack of wastewater infrastructure appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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last month EirGrid wins appeal over €659,000 development contribution fee attached to planning approval

EirGrid wins appeal over €659,000 development contribution fee attached to planning approval  MSN

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