20 m. ago Galway artists in the frame for the incognito art sale in aid of Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation

Galway artists have once again shown their huge hearts in donating an array of uniquely special artworks for this year’s incognito art sale in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. With incognito, the thrill is all in the anticipation, as the art buyer has no idea who the artist is behind their artwork […] The post Galway artists in the frame for the incognito art sale in aid of Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago URC Dream Over — Connacht Must Shake Things Up for Challenge Cup Knockout Clash

Opinion: URC Dream Over — Connacht Must Shake Things Up for Challenge Cup Knockout Clash A record-breaking crowd of 27,500 packed into Hastings Insurance MacHale Park last Saturday night, hopeful of witnessing Connacht Rugby land a statement win over Munster. Instead, they left deflated, as Connacht suffered a 24-30 defeat, a result that officially ended […] The post URC Dream Over — Connacht Must Shake Things Up for Challenge Cup Knockout Clash appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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11 h. ago Two West of Ireland Catholic dioceses united under one bishop as Church continues to downsize

Two West of Ireland Catholic dioceses united under one bishop as Church continues to downsize  The Irish Times

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12 h. ago Ireland record biggest ever win against Italy in the Six Nations

Ireland record biggest ever win against Italy in the Six Nations  RugbyPass

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12 h. ago Man (30s) due in court in relation to organised crime group from Lithuania

A second man remains in garda in connection with the probe by the Cork City Divisional Drugs Unit. A woman in her forties was also arrested on Saturday afternoon in connection with the investigation.

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14 h. ago ‘Not a hope in hell’ – TDs and senators say ‘no’ to supporting Conor McGregor’s presidential bid – report

‘Not a hope in hell’ – TDs and senators say ‘no’ to supporting Conor McGregor’s presidential bid – report  Irish Independent

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16 h. ago Glenamaddy Players qualify for All Ireland confined amateur drama

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Glenamaddy Players have qualified for the All-Ireland confined amateur drama being held in Claremorris They won their place after winning the highly competitive Glenamaddy Festival with their performance of Class, a play by Iseult Golden and David Horan The group also scooped a host of awards when […] The post Glenamaddy Players qualify for All Ireland confined amateur drama appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago Road upgrade works to get underway in Oranmore from tomorrow

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Road works will get underway on the Limerick Road in Oranmore, outside Lidl from tomorrow. A temporary traffic management plan will be in place daily from 8am to 5pm. The work is to facilitate a new pedestrian crossing on the road. Delays are to be expected for […] The post Road upgrade works to get underway in Oranmore from tomorrow appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago Dublin City Council to extend plastic bin bag ban citywide following successful pilot

Dublin City Council to extend plastic bin bag ban citywide following successful pilot  Dublin Live

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18 h. ago Popular Galway crime writer Ken Bruen has died at the age of 74

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The hugely popular Galway crime writer Ken Bruen has passed away at the age of 74. Best known for his Jack Taylor crime series, Bruen authored more than 50 books over a distinguished career, making him one of Ireland’s most prominent crime writers. Born in Galway in […] The post Popular Galway crime writer Ken Bruen has died at the age of 74 appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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19 h. ago More than 6,000 modern body armour units to be acquired for Irish soldiers

Simon Harris says €16.5m contract in place to invest in protection of Defence Forces personnel

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22 h. ago Government to buy 6,000 modern body armour units for Defence Forces soldiers

The new body armour will provide ‘state-of-the-art protection’ to troops during their missions, the Tánaiste said.

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24 h. ago Breakthrough in Oughterard footbridge campaign as plans are prepared for An Bord Pleanála

A significant milestone has been reached in the long-running campaign for a new footbridge over the Owenriff River in Oughterard – because after years of lobbying and public pressure, a planning application for the project will be lodged with An Bord Pleanála within weeks. That’s according to local Councillor Seamus Walsh who said he was […] The post Breakthrough in Oughterard footbridge campaign as plans are prepared for An Bord Pleanála appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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24 h. ago In case you forgot: The clocks went forward by an hour overnight

Hopefully you remembered to set the clocks back an hour.

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26 h. ago 'Not a hope in hell': Irish politicians roundly reject Conor McGregor's presidential bid

'Not a hope in hell': Irish politicians roundly reject Conor McGregor's presidential bid  Sky News

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28 h. ago Government to buy 6,000 body armour units for Irish soldiers

Government to buy 6,000 body armour units for Irish soldiers  Dublin Live

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29 h. ago Irish Defence Forces to get new €16.5m worth of body armour in major modernisation deal

The contract with Belgian company Seyntex NV which will supply 6,105 body “armour systems” and a possibility of 2,000 more units if required.

Economics

35 h. ago Galway beat Cork to set up league final rematch while Dublin are relegated

Galway beat Cork to set up league final rematch while Dublin are relegated  The42

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36 h. ago Donegal’s U20s notch third win in a row in Ulster Championship

Donegal 3-23 v 1-11 Down Donegal’s U20 footballers have maintained their 100 percent record in the Ulster Championship with victory… The post Donegal’s U20s notch third win in a row in Ulster Championship appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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38 h. ago Rory McIlroy makes the cut in Houston with run of late birdies

Scottie Scheffler equals course record at Memorial Park

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