73 m. ago Tuam funeral director Joe Grogan urges people to avail of BowelScreen

A Galway man whose bowel cancer was detected early and successfully treated has urged people to avail of free screening that could save their lives. Joe Grogan from Tuam made the call at the start of of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month this April, as BowelScreen announced an expansion of its screening service to include people […] The post Tuam funeral director Joe Grogan urges people to avail of BowelScreen appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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74 m. ago Professor appointed to new Galway course focusing on rural healthcare

Efforts to reverse the fall in local doctor numbers along the western seaboard have been boosted by the appointment of Ireland’s first Established Professor of Rural and Remote Medicine The landmark appointment of Professor Robert Scully by University of Galway aims to strengthen medical training and tackle critical doctor shortages across the West and North […] The post Professor appointed to new Galway course focusing on rural healthcare appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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74 m. ago The Traitors Ireland: Filming of popular psychological reality show wraps up at Slane Castle

Irish version of hit series, which is hosted by Siobhán McSweeney, was filmed over last fornight at Co Meath venue

Culture

74 m. ago New UK visa rules for tourists hit bookings at Belfast Titanic museum

From this month, holiday visitors to UK from EU member states other than the Republic must apply for £16 visa

Events

2 h. ago Trade war would hit housing demand and could put a brake on asking prices, MyHome says

Irish house prices are now eight times average incomes of €51,000, their most stretched level since 2009

Events

2 h. ago What will €395,000 buy in Kinsale and Galway’s island Gaeltacht?

A spacious two-bedroom townhouse in a converted mill and a class-act schoolhouse conversion

Economics

10 h. ago Man charged after alleged assault on Jack Grealish at end of Manchester derby

Both United and City declined to comment.

Events

13 h. ago Boy found guilty of raping girl at Limerick Racecourse when he was 13

Jury to continue deliberations related to charges against two other defendants

Politics

13 h. ago Junior Agriculture Minister launches British Society of Animal Science Symposium in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Junior Agriculture Minister and Galway West TD Noel Grealish has launched the British Society of Animal Science Symposium in Galway The gathering at the University of Galway brings together emerging young scientists, respected industry professionals, and distinguished academic experts Minister Grealish says there are many positive benefits […] The post Junior Agriculture Minister launches British Society of Animal Science Symposium in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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15 h. ago Six year old girl killed after being hit by truck in city named locally

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The six-year-old girl who died after being struck by a truck while riding her bike in Galway City has been named locally. Ula Grigaityte died on Saturday after she was struck by a delivery truck on the Headford Road, at the junction with Sandyvale Lawn. It’s understood […] The post Six year old girl killed after being hit by truck in city named locally appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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16 h. ago Gardaí praised as shoplifting levels in Galway fall 4 per cent

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There’s been a dramatic increase in regional shoplifting incidents over the past 20 years Galway has seen a 101 per cent increase between 2003 and 2024 Kildare has seen the biggest rise, with a 314 per cent increase In Galway there were 752 shoplifting incidents in 2003, […] The post Gardaí praised as shoplifting levels in Galway fall 4 per cent appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago Girl (6) killed cycling in Galway is named as school pays tribute

Ula Grigaityte, a senior infant pupil at Scoil Róis Primary School in Salthill, ‘will be greatly missed by all who knew her’

Events

17 h. ago Independent Office for Police Conduct investigating death of Galway man in Milton Keynes police shooting

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Galway man, who was shot dead by police officers in the UK last Tuesday after charging at them with a knife, has been named has David Joyce 38-year-old Mr Joyce, who is understood to have left Ireland 15 years ago, has been formally identified in a […] The post Independent Office for Police Conduct investigating death of Galway man in Milton Keynes police shooting appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago Investigations continue into separate Galway crashes which claimed young lives over the weekend

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM An investigation is underway into a crash in Galway city over the weekend, in which a six year old girl died. She was cycling her bike on the Headford Road with her father, when she was hit by a truck on Saturday. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses […] The post Investigations continue into separate Galway crashes which claimed young lives over the weekend appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago Michael Flatley faces new security for costs battle in Castlehyde action

A security for costs application is usually made when the defendants in the case apply to the court seeking to have their costs covered if they end up successfully defending the main proceedings.

Events

20 h. ago Fears of further land restrictions in Connemara due to EU standards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There are concerns in Connemara that further land designations may place added restrictions on planning and agricultural activities in the area. The designations will come under the GAEC or Good agricultural and environmental conditions which is a set of European Union standards aimed at achieving sustainable agriculture. […] The post Fears of further land restrictions in Connemara due to EU standards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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23 h. ago Man shot dead by British police after charging at officers reported to be from Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Irishman, who was shot dead by police officers in the UK after charging at them with a knife, has been named. David Joyce, originally from Galway, has been formally identified in a post mortem as the man who died at Milton Keynes railway station. The UK’s […] The post Man shot dead by British police after charging at officers reported to be from Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

23 h. ago Galway see off New York but John Maher injury casts shadow on victory

The All Star was forced off in the first half before the Tribesmen proved too strong for their US opponents.

Events

25 h. ago Station House’s major upgrade readies facility for its second chapter

A multimillion-euro refurbishment of one of Connemara’s most popular hotels is about to be unveiled to guests ahead of the bumper Easter break. The Clifden Station House has overhauled its restaurant, residents’ lounge and reception areas on the ground floor to give guests greater room to enjoy facilities. It’s the first major structural overhaul of […] The post Station House’s major upgrade readies facility for its second chapter appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

25 h. ago Acquisition sees Gourmet Food Parlour expand its catering presence in Galway

The leading restaurant and catering group started by an entrepreneur originally from Barna has expanded its footprint in the west with the acquisition of SKG Catering, itself a well-established catering company in Galway. Gourmet Food Parlour, founded by Lorraine Heskin, is one of Ireland’s largest catering providers, and boasts twelve restaurants nationwide – and with […] The post Acquisition sees Gourmet Food Parlour expand its catering presence in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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