87 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

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

Cork will play Tipperary in the Division 1A final.

Sport

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

20 h. ago Galway ticket wins €500,000 in last night's Euromillions Plus draw.

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Euromillions player from Galway has matched all numbers in last night’s Euromillions Plus draw. The winning ticket was a Quick Pick and was bought last Thursday in Concannon’s Daybreak in Ahascragh. The numbers for last night’s EuroMillions Plus draw were: 13, 14, 17, 26 and 32. […] The post Galway ticket wins €500,000 in last night's Euromillions Plus draw. appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Economics

26 h. ago Minister’s St Patrick’s Day visit paves the way for beef exports to Vietnam

Opening the Vietnamese market for Irish beef and further cooperation between the two countries were top of the agenda when Galway West TD and Minister of State Noel Grealish, TD, visited Vietnam this week as part of a programme to mark St Patrick’s Day. As part of his itinerary, Minister Grealish – who is Minister […] The post Minister’s St Patrick’s Day visit paves the way for beef exports to Vietnam appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

34 h. ago 'I'm used as a punchline': Rosie O'Donnell says she moved to Ireland because Trump 'out to get' her

The award-winning actress and comedian said that Irish people have been “unbelievably kind and loving” since she moved to Howth in January.

Politics

36 h. ago Five Changes for Galway Ahead of National Camogie League Clash with Dublin

Five Changes for Galway Ahead of National Camogie League Clash with Dublin  Galway Bay FM

Politics

36 h. ago 'Most lethal aircraft ever built': Trump awards contract for new secretive fighter jet to Boeing

Trump lauded the new fighter jet today, describing its design as ‘something nobody has ever seen before’.

Politics

39 h. ago Ireland's first hub offering shared EVs established in Galway city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Ireland’s first hub to offer shared electric cars, e-bikes and e-cargo bikes has been established in Galway city. The eMobility eHub, opened at Westside Library Car Park today, allows people to rent out their choice of transport. Three more will be opened in Dundrum, Letterkenny and Waterford […] The post Ireland's first hub offering shared EVs established in Galway city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

39 h. ago Galway venues and festival shortlisted for IMRO venue awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two Galway venues and a local festival have been shortlisted for this year’s IMRO venue awards. Monroes live venue in the Westend and The Quay’s on Quay Street have been shortlisted for the Connaght Live Venue of the year. The Galway International Arts Festival has also been […] The post Galway venues and festival shortlisted for IMRO venue awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

39 h. ago Irish language poetry book featuring work from 155 local pupils launched

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM An Irish language poetry book – which features works by 155 Galway pupils – has been launched in Claregalway. The second edition of Féile Filíochta contains poems written As Gaeilge by children from five Gaelschools across the city and county. The pupils are from Naomh Breandan Eanach […] The post Irish language poetry book featuring work from 155 local pupils launched appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

41 h. ago Moot court and drama master class to feature at University of Galway open day

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Prospective students will get the chance to attend a moot court and a drama masterclass at tomorrow’s University of Galway open day. The Spring undergraduate day will offer four exhibition spaces and over 80 course talks, along with face-to face guidance from lecturers and students. There will […] The post Moot court and drama master class to feature at University of Galway open day appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

43 h. ago Tanaiste asked to tackle "absolute nonsense" from networks over Connemara outages

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Tánaiste has been asked to tackle the “absolute nonsense” coming from communications companies over ongoing outages in Connemara. Galway West Deputy Mairead Farrell told the Dáil eight weeks on from Storm Eowyn, many people in the region still have no broadband or telephone. And she claimed […] The post Tanaiste asked to tackle "absolute nonsense" from networks over Connemara outages appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

45 h. ago Status yellow rain warning for Galway and 9 other counties from 2 this afternoon

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A 24-hour Status Yellow rain warning has been issued for Galway and 9 other counties from 2 this afternoon It’ll impact Galway, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford and Munster from 2pm today, until 2pm tomorrow. Met Eireann is warning of heavy rain and a few thundery downpours, which may […] The post Status yellow rain warning for Galway and 9 other counties from 2 this afternoon appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

45 h. ago An Bord Pleanala approves upgrade and expansion of Woodquay Park

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM An Bord Pleanala has approved a project to upgrade and expand Woodquay Park in the city. The plan’s led by Galway City Council and aims to transform the space into a modern public park. It includes redesigned landscaping and seating areas, improved lighting, an events space, new […] The post An Bord Pleanala approves upgrade and expansion of Woodquay Park appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

46 h. ago Further Education and Training Centre Milford celebrate student success at Awards Night

Further Education and Training (FET) students in the Milford area received course certificates at an Awards Night on 13th March celebrating… The post Further Education and Training Centre Milford celebrate student success at Awards Night appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

47 h. ago Push to rename Western Distributor Road as active travel plans moving forward

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A city councillor is pushing for the Western Distributor Road in Knocknacarra to be renamed. It’s as active travel plans for the road are almost at planning stage, including new cycle lanes and new pedestrian crossings. At a meeting this week, Councillor Alan Curran said it’s an […] The post Push to rename Western Distributor Road as active travel plans moving forward appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events