62 m. ago Bookshop owner: 'The new Amazon.ie is bad news for Irish bookshops and other SMEs'

Sarah Kenny of Kennys Bookshop in Galway says the new Irish version of the global shopping giant is not good for smaller retailers.

Politics

2 h. ago Budding engineers and scientists get taste of the ocean’s energy potential

Up to 800 budding engineers and scientists representing 32 schools across the county marked Engineers Week by exploring the power of the ocean. They joined in an online event, hosted by Galway Education Centre, to launch “Renewable Ocean Energy – The Power of the Future”, the Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme’s new educational resource. Director […] The post Budding engineers and scientists get taste of the ocean’s energy potential appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Science

2 h. ago Galwegian tackles series of half marathons to support young people with cancer

A Galway runner is taking on six half marathons in six European cities this year to raise funds for a children’s and young people’s cancer charity. Mountbellew native John Connolly is running the SuperHalfs Challenge – a series of six half marathons that takes in races in Lisbon, Prague, Berlin, Copenhagen, Cardiff and Valencia – […] The post Galwegian tackles series of half marathons to support young people with cancer appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 h. ago University mentor programme allows students to pass on passion for reading to next generation

By Tom O’Connell Already a semester into an MA in English at the turn of the New Year – and after nearly five years in third-level education – I somehow found myself getting ready for my first day of school. And I’ll admit it was more nerve-wracking than my actual first day of school, if […] The post University mentor programme allows students to pass on passion for reading to next generation appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 h. ago Winter vomiting bug cases to remain high ‘for next number of weeks’

Hundred cases detected in week ending March 16th, the highest weekly total since start of year

Politics

9 h. ago Cork blitz Galway to reach hurling league final as Tipperary defeat Clare

Cork will play Tipperary in the Division 1A final.

Sport

11 h. ago Republic of Ireland v Bulgaria: Republic of Ireland looking to 'make winning a habit'

Republic of Ireland v Bulgaria: Republic of Ireland looking to 'make winning a habit' - Josh Cullen  BBC.com

Politics

12 h. ago Leinster suffer first defeat, Connacht's fightback falls short, and UIster escape Wales with win

Ulster were the only Irish province who picked up a victory in the URC this weekend, and they left it late against bottom side Dragons.

Politics

13 h. ago Plasterer off his medication was 'unhinged' in violent Dublin shop raids, court hears

The accused was charged with robbery, two counts of attempted robbery and assault causing harm at three premises in Dublin on Friday night, within the space of about 50 minutes.

Events

13 h. ago GAA President Jarlath Burns Officially Turns the Sod of Renville Sports Grounds

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Oranmore Maree GAA One Club was delighted to welcome President of the GAA Jarlath Burns and Patrick O’Donovan, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media as they officially turned the sod on the club’s Sports Centre of Excellence, Renville Sports Grounds. Their support for and […] The post GAA President Jarlath Burns Officially Turns the Sod of Renville Sports Grounds appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

13 h. ago Country singer Tucker Wetmore on his debut album, his love for music, and not being famous

Wetmore is just weeks away from the release of his debut album, has 7 million monthly streams on Spotify, and his songs Wind Up Missin’ You and Wine Into Whiskey have over 253 million and 114 million streams respectively on the platform, but wouldn't consider himself famous 'by any means'

Culture

15 h. ago Paul O’Connell set to be Ireland interim head coach for summer Tests

Simon Easterby understood to have accepted place on Lions coaching ticket

Politics

16 h. ago France survive Ireland rally to win Women's Six Nations opener

France survive Ireland rally to win Women's Six Nations opener  FRANCE 24 English

Events

16 h. ago France resist Ireland rally to win Women's Six Nations opener

France resist Ireland rally to win Women's Six Nations opener  Hindustan Times

Politics

16 h. ago Suspected cocaine and MDMA worth over €500,000 seized in Dublin raid

Suspected cocaine and MDMA worth over €500,000 seized in Dublin raid  The Irish News

Politics

16 h. ago France hold off Ireland fightback to win Women’s Six Nations opener

Ireland set up a grandstand finish as Wafer punished France in the corner for her second try of the match.

Politics

17 h. ago Man (40s) arrested after €547,000 worth of cocaine and MDMA seized from property in Dublin

Man (40s) arrested after €547,000 worth of cocaine and MDMA seized from property in Dublin  Irish Independent

Events

17 h. ago Man (40s) arrested after nearly €550,000 worth of cocaine and MDMA seized in Clondalkin

Arrest and seizure carried out under Operation Tara, the nationwide drive against drug gangs

Events

18 h. ago Man arrested in Clondalkin after gardaí seize over €500,000 worth of cocaine and MDMA

The man, aged in his 40s, was arrested at the scene of the seizure.

Events

18 h. ago Jamie Donley: 'Right time' for Spurs attacker to make Northern Ireland switch after debut in Switzerland draw

Jamie Donley: 'Right time' for Spurs attacker to make Northern Ireland switch after debut in Switzerland draw  BBC.com

Events