7 h. ago Integrated Care Hub enhances cardiac care for patients across East Galway

Cardiology patients across East Galway are experiencing faster, more accessible, and personalised care thanks to a new Integrated Care Hub Enhances which provides a community-based Consultant-led and Clinical Nurse Specialist service. Led by Consultant Cardiologist Dr Nuria Farre, the East Galway Roscommon Integrated Care Hub has seen over 1,000 patients since its introduction in April […] The post Integrated Care Hub enhances cardiac care for patients across East Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 h. ago Galway girl honoured for her selfless dedication to younger brother

A twelve-year-old Galway girl is Connacht’s Young Carer of the Year for the outstanding support she constantly offers to her brave ten-year-old brother. Mia Doherty from Derryvode, Williamstown, helps care for her brother Shaun, who has a rare overgrowth condition (PROS) and a rare, chronic inflammatory bone disease (CRMO). Always by his side, Mia helps […] The post Galway girl honoured for her selfless dedication to younger brother appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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26 h. ago Athenry event to mark 103rd anniversary of Liam Mellows' death

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM An event will be held in Athenry tomorrow to mark the 103rd anniversary of the death of Liam Mellows. It’s organised by Sinn Fein, and they’re honouring him as a key revolutionary figure and a prominent Anti-Treaty republican. It will be held at 12:30pm in Athenry Commemorative […] The post Athenry event to mark 103rd anniversary of Liam Mellows' death appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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27 h. ago Galway Rural Development welcome changes to Rural Social Scheme

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The announcement this week of three major changes to the Rural Social Scheme has been warmly welcomed by Galway Rural Development. The RSS is an income support initiative providing part-time employment for farmers and fishers in receipt of certain social welfare payments and who are underemployed. The […] The post Galway Rural Development welcome changes to Rural Social Scheme appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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31 h. ago Trad legend leads community’s tribute to iconic Galway hurler

THE contribution made by Galway hurling legend, the late Michael Coleman, to his local community and church, will be remembered next week at a special musical event. One of Ireland’s best known traditional folk singers – Seán Keane from Caherlistrane – will deliver the ‘evening of music’ in memory of Michael Coleman on Friday, December […] The post Trad legend leads community’s tribute to iconic Galway hurler appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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31 h. ago Council confirms that social and affordable scheme will break ground by Christmas

Galway County Council has announced that site works on one of the largest social and affordable housing schemes delivered in east Galway will commence before Christmas. The local authority has signed a €14.95 million contract with C&N Higgins Construction for the construction of 56 homes at Cosmona, Loughrea. The scheme comprises 44 houses and 12 […] The post Council confirms that social and affordable scheme will break ground by Christmas appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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33 h. ago Gráinne O’Brien: ‘I was anxious about things most authors wouldn’t even dream could happen’

Debut author and bookseller on her award-winning novel, Solo, which is written in verse

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43 h. ago Three people to receive National Bravery Awards for Galway rescues

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Three people will receive National Bravery Awards this afternoon for risking their own lives to save others in Galway. They’ll be presented with medals and a certificate at a special ceremony at Leinster House at 4pm. One set of awards will go to Kinvara man and Garda […] The post Three people to receive National Bravery Awards for Galway rescues appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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43 h. ago Next week's taxi protests in Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Cork postponed

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A planned 6 day protest in Dublin by taxi drivers from Monday has been suspended along with a one day protest in Galway on Tuesday. The action, which is in protest at Uber’s introduction of fixed fares, has been suspended pending the outcome of a meeting at […] The post Next week's taxi protests in Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Cork postponed appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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50 h. ago Further infant remains recovered at Tuam Mother and Baby home site

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Further human remains have been recovered during ongoing excavation works at the Tuam Mother and Baby Home site. The forensic excavation team has released an update on the ongoing works, which are highly complex and will take years to complete. The team are excavating with four time […] The post Further infant remains recovered at Tuam Mother and Baby home site appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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51 h. ago Suspended sentence for money mule linked to scam of Galway business

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A judge has handed a suspended sentence to a young man convicted of a money mule offence, telling him “this is your future unless you wise up”. Judge Martin Nolan made the comment as he imposed a 20-month suspended prison sentence on a Dublin man who allowed […] The post Suspended sentence for money mule linked to scam of Galway business appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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52 h. ago Major progress for school buildings for Gort, Caltra and Kinvara

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There’s been major progress for new buildings and extensions for schools in Gort, Caltra and Kinvara The Department of Education has issued a Letter of Intent to the preferred bidder for a modern 12-classroom building for Gort National School Meanwhile, at Scoil Iosaf Naofa in Kinvara, an […] The post Major progress for school buildings for Gort, Caltra and Kinvara appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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54 h. ago 30,000 Galway premises can now avail of fibre network under national plan

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM More than 30 thousand premises across County Galway can now avail of a high-speed fibre broadband. That’s according to the latest update on the National Broadband Plan, which is delivering the fibre network on behalf of the Governent. 11 thousand connections have been made in the county […] The post 30,000 Galway premises can now avail of fibre network under national plan appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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55 h. ago Could Sweden take Ireland’s crown as the Silicon Valley of Europe?

The city of Gothenburg has been transformed from a shipbuilding town to a global hub for manufacturing, services and life sciences

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67 h. ago President Catherine Connolly pays tribute to the late Des Kenny

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM President Catherine Connolly has paid tribute to the late Des Kenny, describing him as a cherished figure in Galway’s cultural life. She said coming from the Kenny’s bookshop family, he was an outstanding bookseller who possessed a rare gift – the ability to place the right book […] The post President Catherine Connolly pays tribute to the late Des Kenny appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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67 h. ago Dublin Youth Advisory Committee Awards $10K to Student Projects

Dublin Youth Advisory Committee Awards $10K to Student Projects  independentnews.com

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68 h. ago Statement by President Connolly on the death of Des Kenny, Galway

Statement by President Connolly on the death of Des Kenny, Galway  President.ie

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69 h. ago Renewed calls for teachers in urban areas including Galway to receive a 'city allowance'

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There are renewed calls for teachers in Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare, Galway and Cork to receive a ‘city allowance’ due to the high cost of living. Politicians at an Education Committee have voiced concerns teachers are leaving jobs in the capital, as they can’t afford to live there. […] The post Renewed calls for teachers in urban areas including Galway to receive a 'city allowance' appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Progress in adding 300 new beds to University Hospital Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Progress has been made in adding 300 new beds to University Hospital Galway. Two blocks will be built as part of an overall redevelopment plan, with each expected to accommodate 150 patients. A design team has been appointed for the site of one of the blocks, with […] The post Progress in adding 300 new beds to University Hospital Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago University of Galway Students' Union is hosting its annual 'Thriftmas Market' today

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University of Galway Students’ Union is hosting its annual ‘Thriftmas Market’ today. It’ll feature student-run business stalls, a Galway Simon Community charity shop and a fundraising Christmas Raffle. The market will run at Áras na Mac Léinn today from 11AM until 3PM. Students’ Union President Maisie Hall […] The post University of Galway Students' Union is hosting its annual 'Thriftmas Market' today appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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