1 hour ago Five Co Clare students head for Orlando after winning prestigious NASA design competition

The students won the competition in April this year after beating out 26,000 other entries.

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4 h. ago Call for rollout of static speed cameras across Loughrea, Portumna, Gort and Kinvara.

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There are calls for more static speed cameras to be rolled out across Loughrea, Portumna, Gort and Kinvara. It comes as the Waterfront Residents’ association have written to Councillor Geraldine Donohue asking for action to be taken along the main R380 in Loughrea. They’re calling for a […] The post Call for rollout of static speed cameras across Loughrea, Portumna, Gort and Kinvara. appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 h. ago Major road resurfacing works to get underway on School Road in Castlegar

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Major road resurfacing works are set to get underway on the School Road in Castlegar. The works will take place along a 2km stretch of road from Ballindooley Cross towards the Tuam Road. They’ll get underway from July 1st and will take around two weeks to complete. […] The post Major road resurfacing works to get underway on School Road in Castlegar appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 h. ago Sinn Féin defends view that extending temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees is a 'mistake'

Last week, it was announced that the protection would be extended by an additional year.

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6 h. ago Preparatory work begins ahead of mass grave excavation at mother and baby home

Research indicates that almost 800 babies were buried in a sewerage system at the St Mary’s home in Tuam, Co Galway between 1925 and 1961.

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8 h. ago Local TD seeks funding to continue 'Warm Home Hub' in Westside

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local TD is seeking funding to continue the ‘Warm Home Hub’ in Westside. It’s a free, drop-in service that provides advice to residents on sustainably upgrading and retrofitting their homes. But the current EU funding stream has now ended – and new funding won’t be available […] The post Local TD seeks funding to continue 'Warm Home Hub' in Westside appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 h. ago Galway City moves into top ten clean areas but Ballybane among most littered

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway City Centre is in the top ten clean towns and cities across Ireland, according to the latest IBAL Litter Survey. However, Ballybane is ranked among the most-littered in the rankings, with the Industrial Estate, Village and Recycling Facility at the shopping centre noted for being litter […] The post Galway City moves into top ten clean areas but Ballybane among most littered appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 h. ago Five people taken to UHG following serious road crash in Tuam overnight

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Five people have been taken to UHG following a serious road traffic collision in Tuam in the early hours of this morning. Gardaí and emergency services attended the two-car crash, which occurred at approximately 1.40am on the Tubberjarlath Road The road remains closed and local diversions are […] The post Five people taken to UHG following serious road crash in Tuam overnight appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 h. ago Man (30s) seriously injured in Galway collision with four adult teens hospitalised

Gardaí and emergency services attended the two-car collision, which took place on the Tubberjarlath Road (R332) at around 1.40am.

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8 h. ago Man (30s) seriously injured and four teenagers hospitalised after two

The collision happened on the Tubberjarlath Road (R332) in Tuam in the early hours of the morning.

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12 h. ago Project uniting ‘neighbours’ on either side of Corrib up for award

An innovative project connecting two communities a stone’s throw away from each other on either side of Lough Corrib, is in the running for a prestigious award. Lough Corrib 471 sought to bridge the communities to the west and east of the lake through an innovative blend of architecture, art, and cultural heritage. The name […] The post Project uniting ‘neighbours’ on either side of Corrib up for award appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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16 h. ago American JJ Spaun completes remarkable comeback to win chaotic, rain

Spaun bogeyed five of his first six holes but recovered to finish in audacious style.

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21 h. ago Mayo exit championship in most Mayo way possible after survival instincts let them down

Galway the most dangerous third-place team in Monday’s draw after thrilling win over Armagh

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21 h. ago Motorcyclist (40s) airlifted to hospital following collision in Galway

The collision involving a car and a motorbike – occurred at around 12:30pm at Killourney on the R460 between Tubber and Gort.

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23 h. ago All Ireland permutations: Donegal, Dublin, Galway and Kerry the big names in preliminary quarter final draw

All Ireland permutations: Donegal, Dublin, Galway and Kerry the big names in preliminary quarter final draw  The Irish Independent

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23 h. ago Rhasidat Adeleke finishes sixth in 400m at Stockholm Diamond League meeting

Irish runner tires down the homestretch as US newcomer Isabella Whittaker wins again

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26 h. ago Sunday sport: Monaghan come out on top against Down, Louth beat Clare

The score finished up Louth 2-17, Clare 2-14.

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29 h. ago New Series on TG4 looks at the history behind the Lynch Surname

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A new series that looks at the history behind famous Irish Surnames will begin this evening on TG4. The programme, called “Sloinne” travels throughout the country learning about famous and historical figures as well as the clans which shaped the history of Ireland and this week’s programme […] The post New Series on TG4 looks at the history behind the Lynch Surname appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Culture

30 h. ago Road Surfacing Works to take place this week at Gortacleva Road in Galway City

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Road Surfacing Works are to take place on Gortacleva Road between the Ballagh Road and the Letteragh Road Junction in Galway City from tomorrow until Friday on behalf of Galway City Council The works are being carried out by John Madden and Sons and to facilitate these […] The post Road Surfacing Works to take place this week at Gortacleva Road in Galway City appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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31 h. ago Tanáiste tells Galway TD she does not "own" military neutrality

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Tanáiste has told a Galway TD that she does not “own” military neutrality. It’s after Catherine Connolly raised the planned reform of the triple lock system in the Dáil – and questioned the motive and reasoning behind that decision. The system means that Government, Dáil and […] The post Tanáiste tells Galway TD she does not "own" military neutrality appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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