6 h. ago Leinster breeze past Glasgow Warriors to reach Champions Cup semi

Leo Cullen's side ran in eight tries in a 52-0 win over the Scottish outfit - they will now face either Northampton Saints or Castres in the next round.

Events

7 h. ago Connemara offshore wind farm will not go ahead, dealing blow to Government’s climate targets

Sceirde Rocks project off Co Galway coast had won State contract to deliver power by 2030

Politics

10 h. ago Galway rally for Palestine taking place tomorrow in the city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Galway rally for Palestine is taking place tomorrow in the city It’s part of a call-out for national rallies from The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign. This weekend’s rally is being held to express solidarity with the people of Gaza. It’ll take place tomorrow afternoon at 2, […] The post Galway rally for Palestine taking place tomorrow in the city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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10 h. ago New study at Galway hospital to use AI to write discharge letters at emergency department

The study hopes to determine the efficiency and quality of AI on creating documentation, UHG said in a statement.

Politics

11 h. ago Portumna farmer wins two prestigious national agriculture prizes

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Portumna farmer has won two prestigious national agriculture prizes Mella Briscoe from Ballycrissane took home the RDS Economic Breeding Index Award and Dairy Cow Award. The awards aim to showcase farmers who are at the forefront of economic and environmental sustainability in Irish agriculture. The post Portumna farmer wins two prestigious national agriculture prizes appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago City school hosts Ireland's first ever Rubik Cube Schools Competition

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A somewhat unique event took place in the city this week, when Galway Community College hosted Ireland’s first ever Rubik Cube Schools Competition. The event saw students from several schools come together for a range of competitions – in a wide variety of single and team challenges. […] The post City school hosts Ireland's first ever Rubik Cube Schools Competition appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago Kylemore Abbey joins Tourism Ireland’s sales mission to the United States

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Kylemore Abbey has joined this week’s Tourism Ireland’s sales mission to the United States The ‘Best of Ireland’ sales blitz visited Detroit, Indianapolis, Nashville and Charlotte The delegation of 14 tourism companies from Ireland also included five American tour operators, Aer Lingus and Delta, An estimated 4,000 […] The post Kylemore Abbey joins Tourism Ireland’s sales mission to the United States appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago IPAS centre not going ahead in former Oughterard nursing home

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM An IPAS centre at the former Oughterard Manor nursing home will not be going ahead. There were widespread concerns in the local community, with a public meeting this week drawing hundreds of people. Until now, the home has been used to accommodate Ukrainian refugees. Fianna Fail TD […] The post IPAS centre not going ahead in former Oughterard nursing home appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago University of Galway students secure three Student Media Awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University of Galway students have secured three National Student Media Awards. Known as the SMEDIAs, the annual awards recognise excellence across a wide range of categories in broadcast, digital and print. First-year Bachelor of Arts Journalism student Vladyslav Piatin-Pono-marenko has won Film Documentary of the Year Imagine […] The post University of Galway students secure three Student Media Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago Irish and French students go behind the scenes of Aran Islands RNLI

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Aran Islands RNLI has given a ‘Céad Míle Fáilte’ to students from France as well as Inis Óirr Students from Groix, a small island northwest of France visited the station and shared about the lifeboat they have stationed on their Island Coláiste Ghobnait students also visited […] The post Irish and French students go behind the scenes of Aran Islands RNLI appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

11 h. ago US inflation and unemployment rates may increase under tariffs, says New York banks regulator

The President of the New York Federal Reserve has warned that American inflation rates could increase to 4%.

Economics

14 h. ago Residents in Ahascragh asked to conserve water amid looming shortage

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Residents in Ahascragh are being asked to conserve water amid looming shortages. Uisce Eireann says due to the prolonged dry spell, levels have dropped in the Ahascragh River, which supplies the treatment plant. The plant caters for around 800 customers in the area. Preparations are being put […] The post Residents in Ahascragh asked to conserve water amid looming shortage appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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15 h. ago Your Friends & Neighbors: Jon Hamm is hilarious in this riotous, satirical romp

Television: Story about a rich white American manages to transcend social commentary

Politics

15 h. 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.

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16 h. ago ‘Gargantuan’ data search ongoing in case over alleged €15 million sale of Barne estate to businessman John Magnier

Computer servers have been running ‘for multiple days’ to try and to identify documents relevant to the case, court told

Economics

17 h. ago Half of Galway residents say their hearing is worse due to city noise

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Almost half of Galway residents say their hearing is worse due to city noise. Galway is ranked as the third noisiest city in Ireland, behind Dublin and Cork, according to research by Specsavers. The poll also revealed that 42 percent of people say they struggle to follow […] The post Half of Galway residents say their hearing is worse due to city noise appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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18 h. ago Hot School Meals programme expanded to 63 additional Galway schools

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Hot School Meals Programme has been expanded to cover 63 additional Galway schools. The programme began as a small pilot in just 30 schools, and now covers 2,850 primary schools nationwide, providing hot meals to over 475,000 children. The latest expansion covers 713 extra schools, including […] The post Hot School Meals programme expanded to 63 additional Galway schools appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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19 h. ago St Brigids Campus in Ballinasloe set to be added to derelict sites register

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM St. Brigids Campus in Ballinasloe could be set to be added to the register of derelict sites. That’s according to local councillor Alan Harney, who says Galway County Council has notified the HSE, which owns the land. It comes as the HSE is making efforts to bring […] The post St Brigids Campus in Ballinasloe set to be added to derelict sites register appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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19 h. ago Dubliner competing on The Apprentice comes third and is rewarded with Alan Sugar’s contact details

Jordan Dargan (22) from Castleknock founded a 3D animation company

Events

21 h. ago Siemens executive, wife and three children dead after helicopter crash in New York's Hudson River

All six people aboard the aircraft were killed when it crashed into the Hudson river yesterday afternoon.

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