1 hour ago Teacher who had sexual relationship with Leaving Cert student is struck off by High Court

Social media contact with two students was innocuous at first but became sexualised, hearing told

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5 h. ago Galway East TD demands Revenue take wind farms into account for LPT revaluation

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Revenue must take the sheer amount of planned wind farms in East Galway into account when looking at Local Property Tax revaluations. That’s according to local TD Pete Roche, as the deadline for submissions is this coming Friday, November 7th. He says homeowners are being asked to […] The post Galway East TD demands Revenue take wind farms into account for LPT revaluation appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 h. ago Teacher who had sexual relationship with Leaving Cert student struck off register of teachers

The teacher, the young women, or the school cannot be identified by order of the court.

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6 h. ago Baby boy was mauled to death by family dog in Wales, police say

Emergency services were called to an address in Crossway, Rogiet, on Sunday following a report of a dog attack.

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7 h. ago Gardaí appeal for public's assistance in locating hijacked vehicle

The blue Kia Sorento Estate was hijacked yesterday in Roscrea, Co Tipperary shortly after 5pm yesterday.

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7 h. ago Donegal TD calls on government to intervene over unpaid Fastway staff

Donegal Deputy Charles Ward is calling on government to step in as Fastway Couriers staff go unpaid for work done… The post Donegal TD calls on government to intervene over unpaid Fastway staff appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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8 h. ago Galway lecturer to represent Ireland at the global One Young World summit in Munich

Galway lecturer to represent Ireland at the global One Young World summit in Munich  Connacht Tribune

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8 h. ago School canteen lady who served 'overflowing spice bags' to students wins unfair dismissal case

The director of the company, who is married to the company secretary, told the WRC that she had expressed concern about “overflowing spice bags” that the complainant allegedly gave to students

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8 h. ago University of Galway to host roadshow for female entrepreneurs

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University of Galway is set to host a roadshow event for female entrepreneurs tomorrow, Tuesday. National business development programme ‘Going for Growth’ is partnering with University of Galway’s innovation office and ideaslab. The event will take place in the O’ Donohue Centre tomorrow evening from 6:30 until […] The post University of Galway to host roadshow for female entrepreneurs appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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10 h. ago New Galway Rape Crisis Centre opened by Minister for Justice

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Justice Minister has cut the ribbon on a brand-new multi-million euro building for Galway Rape Crisis Centre. The three story office building at Claddagh Quay provides the centre with their own permanent space, having previously been headquartered in Fosters Court. Speaking to Galway Bay FM, Minister […] The post New Galway Rape Crisis Centre opened by Minister for Justice appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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10 h. ago Labour TD calls for better access to PrEP in Ireland amid long waiting times

Labour TD calls for better access to PrEP in Ireland amid long waiting times  Yahoo News UK

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10 h. ago George Clooney says replacing Joe Biden with Kamala Harris in 2024 US election ‘was a mistake’

In July 2024, Clooney penned an op-ed in the New York Times calling on Biden to step aside – he pulled out of the race against Donald Trump less than two weeks later.

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10 h. ago George Clooney says replacing Joe Biden with Kamala Harris without holding a contest was a mistake

But he stands over that New York Times opinion piece calling on Biden to step aside as Democratic presidential candidate.

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11 h. ago Galway study finds increased dementia risk with early menopause

Galway study finds increased dementia risk with early menopause  IDA Ireland

Events

13 h. ago Justice Minister to officially open new Galway Rape Crisis Centre building

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan will officially open the new Galway Rape Crisis Centre building this morning. Planning permission was first granted in 2021 and construction began at Claddagh Quay last year. GRCC provides counselling and support service for those affected by sexual abuse and sexual […] The post Justice Minister to officially open new Galway Rape Crisis Centre building appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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14 h. ago Irish Refugee Council calls Tánaiste's remarks 'careless' as it warns of immigration tensions

Gardaí continue to investigate the arson attack on Friday attack at a Drogheda Ipas centre.

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14 h. ago Irish Refugee Council chief calls Harris remarks on immigration 'careless'

Gardaí continue to investigate the arson attack on Friday attack at a Drogheda Ipas centre.

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15 h. ago Galway Senator calls for permanent implementation of exam assistance for dyslexic students

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Galway based Senator has criticised the State Examinations Commission for not implementing accommodations for students with dyslexia and dyscalculia. Fianna Fáil Senator and former secondary school teacher Shane Curley has demanded that the SEC extends the time given to these students in their exams, who he […] The post Galway Senator calls for permanent implementation of exam assistance for dyslexic students appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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15 h. ago Galway motorists urged to be cautious as yellow rain warning continues

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Motorists are being urged to stay safe on the roads due to heavy rain in the west this morning. Clare, Kerry, Galway and Mayo are under a yellow rain warning until 8 o’clock tonight. There’s a risk of localised flooding. Status Yellow – Rain warning for Clare, […] The post Galway motorists urged to be cautious as yellow rain warning continues appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago ‘I am often called in during rows between my daughter and my wife’

Ask the Expert: Take the time to get a deeper understanding of what is going on for family members

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