10 h. ago Search to intensify tomorrow morning for missing University of Galway student

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The search is to intensify tomorrow morning for missing University of Galway student Conor Harrington. The 20-year-old has been missing since last Wednesday and significant air, land and sea searches have been taking place Crews will gather in Renville in Oranmore tomorrow morning to continue the search […] The post Search to intensify tomorrow morning for missing University of Galway student appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago Galway based technology company to hold AI training in the city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway-based technology company Nuuaa has launched a training initiative to help local businesses put AI to work in a practical, results-driven way. The one-day, in-person workshop AI for Sales and Marketing Professionals takes place in the city at Crewe on the Monivea Road this Thursday. It will […] The post Galway based technology company to hold AI training in the city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago High Court rejects challenge to Fine Gael’s direction to councillors in presidential race

Businessman alleged instruction not to nominate independents was unconstitutional

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13 h. ago ‘Critical’ breaches of regulations at mental health centres in Galway and Wexford

University Hospital Galway unit ‘did not show due regard to ‘safety and wellbeing’

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13 h. ago Bréagnaithe: Níl níos mó Moslamach in Éirinn ná daoine atá ina gcónaí i gceantair Ghaeltachta

Bhíothas a mhaíomh ar líne le déanaí go bhfuil Moslamaigh níos líonmhaire ná daonra na Gaeltachta.

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14 h. ago Galway Simon Community wins Public Choice Award at National Community Housing Awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway Simon Community has won the Public Choice Award at the ICSH Community Housing Awards for its flagship housing development, Sómas. It’s a development of 10 high-quality, A-rated one-bedroom apartments on a formerly derelict site in Galway City. The homes are purpose-built for older people and people […] The post Galway Simon Community wins Public Choice Award at National Community Housing Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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15 h. ago No reporting system left Department of Education blind to Storm Éowyn school closures

A report was prepared in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn, which caused severe damage and broke 80-year-old records on wind speeds in January.

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17 h. ago High speed fibre broadband now available for over 2,000 Barnaderg premises

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM High speed fibre broadband is now available for almost 2,800 premises near Barnaderg. That includes homes, farms and businesses across the area, along with parts of Tuam, Cooloo and Moyne Meanwhile, as part of the National Broadband Plan, works have been completed in other areas, including Athenry, […] The post High speed fibre broadband now available for over 2,000 Barnaderg premises appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago 'Signs of recovery' after Snapchat, Slack and major banking apps disrupted by services outage

Amazon Web Services offers infrastructure that is used by a large portion of companies these days.

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17 h. ago City insurance firm partners with 'Best Buddies' to support people with disabilities

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM City-based travel insurance firm MAWDY has partnered with non-profit ‘Best Buddies’ to support people with intellectual disabilities. Best Buddies is a global volunteer led organisation and this partnership will bring its ‘Transitions’ programme to Ireland for the first time. Over 12 months, it’ll offer skills-building workshops, personal […] The post City insurance firm partners with 'Best Buddies' to support people with disabilities appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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22 h. ago Gaza ceasefire in effect, say Israel and Trump, following wave of Israeli air strikes

Hamas and Israel say they are committed to ceasefire as regional powers scramble to avoid collapse

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22 h. ago Gardaí offer timely advice on preventing burglaries as long nights draw in

As the darker evenings draw in, Gardaí have heralded the winter phase of Operation Thor – with some timely advice on preventing burglaries in the home, particularly in rural or isolated areas. And key to combatting this crime is ensuring a light in your house from dusk every evening, whether you’re there or not – […] The post Gardaí offer timely advice on preventing burglaries as long nights draw in appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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22 h. ago Minister turns sod on €23.6m housing scheme – and opens two other developments

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne has officially broken ground on a €23.6 million mixed-tenure housing development in Claregalway – and opened housing developments in Ardrahan and Tuam on his whistlestop tour of the county. The 88-unitClaregalway scheme, led by Galway County Council and supported by €12m funding from the Department of […] The post Minister turns sod on €23.6m housing scheme – and opens two other developments appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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22 h. ago Headford’s Little Libraries born from own woman’s lifelong love of reading

From as far back as she can remember, Emma Halloran loved nothing more than losing herself in a book. From fantasy to science fiction, mystery to horror, and dystopia to literary realism, she would spend hours exploring different worlds and immersing herself in the stories at her fingertips. A voracious reader all through her childhood, […] The post Headford’s Little Libraries born from own woman’s lifelong love of reading appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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35 h. ago ‘It is not an easy street for families’: Diplomatic reshuffle highlights challenges

Partners of ambassadors struggle to continue careers while simultaneously playing unpaid support role

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35 h. ago ‘It is not an easy street for families’: Ireland’s diplomatic reshuffle

Partners of ambassadors struggle to continue careers while simultaneously playing unpaid support role

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36 h. ago Galway market's beer tent won't have its traditional steins from Monday to Thursday

It follows a stand-off between some of Galway’s biggest venues and the annual market offering.

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39 h. ago Government members continue attacks on Connolly as Galway TD campaigns at home

The Irish public are approaching the final few days before polling day on 24 October.

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41 h. ago MEP Claims SME's in the West region are at risk of being unfairly excluded from EU supports

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM SME’s and social enterprises in the West are at risk of being unfairly excluded from vital EU supports. That’s according to local MEP Ciarán Mullooly, who says it’s due to unclear rules that Ireland has failed to fix. He says the issue centres on a test in […] The post MEP Claims SME's in the West region are at risk of being unfairly excluded from EU supports appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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45 h. ago Showjumper asked ruling body for help to challenge ban over sex case

Showjumper asked ruling body for help to challenge ban over sex case  The Irish Independent

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