6 h. ago Galway TD calls on Mental Health Minister to develop sector specific volunteer strategy

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway East TD Pete Roche is calling on the Minister for Mental Health to develop a sector-specific volunteer strategy. He says there’s also a need to further invest in local community-based services. Deputy Roche says urgent action is needed to support the recruitment and retention of mental […] The post Galway TD calls on Mental Health Minister to develop sector specific volunteer strategy appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 h. ago Galway's Catherine Connolly is new front runner in presidential race as Maireád McGuinness pulls out on medical grounds

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway’s Catherine Connolly is the new front runner in the presidential race as Maireád McGuinness has pulled out on medical grounds The former EU Commissioner said she was doing so on medical advice after spending time in hospital last week. Mairead McGuinness has been leading the polls […] The post Galway's Catherine Connolly is new front runner in presidential race as Maireád McGuinness pulls out on medical grounds appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 h. ago ‘We grew up with them’: Oasis fever hits Mayo as locals hope for visit after Croke Park concerts

Liam and Noel Gallagher have spent lots of time in Charlestown where their mother Peggy grew up

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7 h. ago Burst watermain impacting supply in Craughwell and surrounding areas

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a significant burst impacting water supply to Craughwell and surrounding areas. Crews are on site to locate and repair the burst water main which has significantly impacted reservoir levels. The water utility says every effort is being made to restore […] The post Burst watermain impacting supply in Craughwell and surrounding areas appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 h. ago Athenry to host over 100 global industry leaders for Irish Drinks Forum

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Over a hundred global drinks industry leaders will descend on Athenry next month for the Irish Drinks Forum. Senior executives from brands, government and supply chain leaders will attend the flagship event for the food-and-beverage export sector. Tariffs, supply chain shocks, climate pressures and shifting consumer demand […] The post Athenry to host over 100 global industry leaders for Irish Drinks Forum appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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12 h. ago ‘Fab weekend’ planned as Dublin celebrates ties with Liverpool and The Beatles

‘Fab weekend’ planned as Dublin celebrates ties with Liverpool and The Beatles  The Irish Post

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13 h. ago Blackrock tops list of Ireland's favourite sea swimming locations

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Salthill’s Blackrock Beach has topped a list of Ireland’s favourite sea swimming locations. The survey was carried out by the Lagoon Activity Centre in Cork. The research looked at Google Trends data and Instagram hashtags. Banna Beach in Kerry was second, while Dublin’s Forty Foot took the […] The post Blackrock tops list of Ireland's favourite sea swimming locations appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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13 h. ago Milwaukee's Irish Fest is one of largest celebrations of our culture in world | Opinion

Milwaukee's Irish Fest is one of largest celebrations of our culture in world | Opinion  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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13 h. ago Director of Irish Museum of Modern Art to address climate art project in Galway city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Director of the Irish Museum of Modern Art Annie Fletcher is set to speak at the opening of a climate art project in Galway city. ‘The Air We Share’ €250,000 project premiered at the Westside Arts Festival last month – aiming to find creative solutions to […] The post Director of Irish Museum of Modern Art to address climate art project in Galway city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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15 h. ago Ireland officially joins the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe

Ireland officially joins the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe  IrishCentral

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15 h. ago Roscommon manager race: Rochford v Dolan – odds, experience & local ties

Rochford v Dolan: Two‑Horse Race for Roscommon Job Roscommon are closing in on a new senior football manager to replace Davy Burke, and all signs point to a straight shootout between Stephen Rochford and Dessie Dolan. Betting: Rochford 1/3 Dolan 2/1 Why Rochford is the Bookies’ Pick Stephen Rochford brings high‑level pedigree. He managed Mayo […] The post Roscommon manager race: Rochford v Dolan – odds, experience & local ties appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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15 h. ago Works to begin at Nun's Island for €4.3m University of Galway UrbanLab project

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Construction works are beginning at Nun’s Island as part of a 4.3 million euro UrbanLab project at University of Galway. It’ll involve the transformation of an old mill building into a dedicated and flagship community and research space for the university. The historic property at Nun’s Island […] The post Works to begin at Nun's Island for €4.3m University of Galway UrbanLab project appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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16 h. ago Works begin at Nun's Island for €4.3m University of Galway UrbanLab project

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Construction works are beginning at Nun’s Island as part of a 4.3 million euro UrbanLab project at University of Galway. It’ll involve the transformation of an old mill building into a dedicated and flagship community and research space for the university. The historic property at Nun’s Island […] The post Works begin at Nun's Island for €4.3m University of Galway UrbanLab project appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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16 h. ago Roses from Kilchreest and Connemara represent New Zealand and Dublin for 2025 festival

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two of this years Rose of Tralee contestants are from County Galway – despite there being no Galway Rose this year. New Zealand Rose, Ciara Jo Hanlon from Kilchreest, is a PE, Health, and Irish teacher and lives in Wellington. While Dublin Rose, Edel Cronin, is an […] The post Roses from Kilchreest and Connemara represent New Zealand and Dublin for 2025 festival appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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16 h. ago Donation to Maternity Bereavement Services at University Hospital Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A cheque for just under 20,000 euro has been presented to the Maternity Bereavement Services at University Hospital Galway The Murphy family from Tuam, who used the service, organised a Race Night fundraiser in March Laura gave birth to twins Sophie and Rían in UHG in February […] The post Donation to Maternity Bereavement Services at University Hospital Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago Zelenskiy to visit Downing Street ahead of Trump meeting with Putin

European leaders and Ukrainian president speak with Trump ahead of Friday’s US-Russia summit

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29 h. ago President Higgins backs Mary Robinson’s comments warning governments of ‘complicity’ in genocide

President Higgins said the comments made by Robinson during her visit to Rafah ‘deserve the widest possible circulation’.

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30 h. ago ‘They’re bigger, stronger, faster’: St Pat’s looking to salvage pride in tough European away tie at Besiktas

‘They’re bigger, stronger, faster’: St Pat’s looking to salvage pride in tough European away tie at Besiktas  The Irish Times

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31 h. ago Irish Management Institute to host AI information events in Galway city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Irish Management Institute is to host a short programme of Artificial Intelligence information events in Galway city in September Kieran Gilmurray, a global AI expert, author and entrepreneur, will lead the programme in the Radisson Red in Mervue on September 16th and 17th Mr Gilmurray will […] The post Irish Management Institute to host AI information events in Galway city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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31 h. ago Dracula author revealed as inspiration for Macnas parade as team announced

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Macnas has revealed details of this year’s Halloween parade in Galway City. AN TREUN – THE SUMMONING OF THE LOST is inspired by a long-lost tale by Dracula author Bram Stoker, which deals with habitat loss. Macnas will take to the streets of Galway on Sunday 26th […] The post Dracula author revealed as inspiration for Macnas parade as team announced appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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