8 h. ago West of Ireland Winners Share Joy as Lotto Wins Sweep Sligo, Galway and Mayo

West of Ireland Winners Share Joy as Lotto Wins Sweep Sligo, Galway and Mayo  Galway Daily

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8 h. ago Arsonists targeting 5G masts in Northern Ireland putting public ‘at serious risk’

Arsonists targeting 5G masts in Northern Ireland putting public ‘at serious risk’  The Irish Times

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12 h. ago Mediterranean smoke plume 'strikes' Ireland as Spanish wildfire spreads

Mediterranean smoke plume 'strikes' Ireland as Spanish wildfire spreads  Galway Beo

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12 h. ago A library in Texas has been reunited with a book that was borrowed nearly 82 years ago

It was checked out in July 1943 and returned this summer to the San Antonio Public Library.

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16 h. ago Galway’s annual summer musical packing in the crowds at the Town Hall

Audiences are packing out the stunning production of the musical Peter Pan which is running all this week at Galway’s Town Hall Theatre – with tickets selling fast for the rest of the run. It’s following firmly in the footsteps of the great summer musical shows over the past few years like Beauty and the […] The post Galway’s annual summer musical packing in the crowds at the Town Hall appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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16 h. ago Ballinrobe Musical Society to stage musical drama based on the life of Michael Collins

A trio of Galwegians will lay the foundations for an acclaimed Mayo Musical Society to tell the story of one of history’s most famous Corkmen, when it comes to the stage next year. Because Ballinrobe Musical Society had announced that it will stage a musical drama based on the life of one of Ireland’s best-known […] The post Ballinrobe Musical Society to stage musical drama based on the life of Michael Collins appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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16 h. ago Man of many parts opens first exhibition – inspired by the water and the West

Michael Hegarty is nothing if not a man of diverse and disparate passions; the former banker-turned-psychotherapist loves writing, fishing, walking, choral singing, sport and – as his upcoming exhibition beautifully demonstrates – painting. And he does all this while living with his diagnosis of terminal cancer. Not just that, he has gone through the trauma […] The post Man of many parts opens first exhibition – inspired by the water and the West appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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28 h. ago WestBIC and three other BICS engage with a thousand new clients between 2022 and 2024

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Galway based Business Innovation Centre and three other centres engaged with more than a thousand new clients between 2022 and 2024. That’s according to the first ever Impact Report involving the four centres. WestBIC covers Galway, Donegal, Leitrim, Longford, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo and Westmeath. Irish BICs […] The post WestBIC and three other BICS engage with a thousand new clients between 2022 and 2024 appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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28 h. ago Calls for responsible parking near Connemara beaches ahead of hot weekend

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Connemara North councillor Gerry King is calling for the public to park responsibly near beaches and waterways in Connemara this weekend. With the warm weather, large crowds are expected to descend on rural beaches – many of which can’t cope with the parking demands. That’s according to […] The post Calls for responsible parking near Connemara beaches ahead of hot weekend appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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29 h. ago Lobby group feels no confidence vote in Health Minister may be warranted over Portiuncula maternity services

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local group feels a vote of no-confidence in the Health Minister could be called for over the situation with maternity services at Portiuncula Hospital. A rally taking place tomorrow follows a recent meeting held by The Portiuncula Maternity Alliance which saw around 300 attendees. The group […] The post Lobby group feels no confidence vote in Health Minister may be warranted over Portiuncula maternity services appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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30 h. ago Sinn Féin TD says party has not discussed supporting Catherine Connolly's presidential bid

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Sinn Fein has not yet discussed supporting Galway West TD Catherine Connolly for the Presidency, according to one of its TDs. The Independent Candidate has the support of opposition parties including the Social Democrats, People Before Profit and Labour. Sinn Fein TD Darren O’Rourke says branch meetings […] The post Sinn Féin TD says party has not discussed supporting Catherine Connolly's presidential bid appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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30 h. ago IPAS Centre in Doughiska found to be fully compliant with standards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A facility accommodating asylum seekers in Galway city has been found to be compliant in all standards, following a HIQA inspection. The announced inspection at Cúirt Uisce Accommodation Centre on Doughiska Road took place in August shortly after it opened. It was housing 52 residents, many of […] The post IPAS Centre in Doughiska found to be fully compliant with standards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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33 h. ago Sinn Féin TD says party not considering supporting Catherine Connolly's presidential bid

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Sinn Fein will not endorse Galway West TD Catherine Connolly for the Presidency, according to one of its TDs. The Independent Candidate has the support of opposition parties including the Social Democrats, People Before Profit and Labour. Sinn Fein TD Darren O’Rourke says branch meetings have taken […] The post Sinn Féin TD says party not considering supporting Catherine Connolly's presidential bid appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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35 h. ago Is it acceptable to play music out loud on public transport?

Irish Rail is asking passengers to enjoy their music and podcasts ‘privately’ while on board a train.

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36 h. ago Grattan Beach free workshop to explore ocean literacy and biodiversity

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A free educational workshop is set to take place on Grattan Beach in Salthill tomorrow to increase ocean literacy and biodiversity awareness. Co-designed by the Atlantic Technological University and Galway Atlantaquaria, the ‘MicroWorlds’ workshop offers the opportunity to discover tiny ecosystems and understand the impact of microplastics. […] The post Grattan Beach free workshop to explore ocean literacy and biodiversity appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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37 h. ago National: Government allocates €10m to support public interest journalism

Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan has announced an allocation of €10 million to Coimisiún na Meán to… The post National: Government allocates €10m to support public interest journalism appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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37 h. ago City Councillor welcomes road works after Uisce Eireann 'botch job'

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway City Councillor Shane Forde is welcoming road works in the city today after what he previosly referred to as a ‘botch job’ by Uisce Eireann. Road re-surfacing works are taking place along the Old Dublin Road – between Merlin Park and the ATU Galway roundabout – […] The post City Councillor welcomes road works after Uisce Eireann 'botch job' appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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38 h. ago Princess Anne packs her bags and travels to Ireland for a reason that surprises everyone

Princess Anne packs her bags and travels to Ireland for a reason that surprises everyone  xcatalunya.cat

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38 h. ago Substantial funding for four Galway outdoor recreation projects

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Four Galway outdoor recreation projects will get their share of €145,000 in funding. It’s part of an €8.7 million investment through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. The Shannapheasteen Way is being boosted by €50,000, while the Hymany Trail has been granted €40,000 for upkeep and trail repairs. […] The post Substantial funding for four Galway outdoor recreation projects appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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39 h. ago Delays expected as works take place on Old Dublin Road in city today

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Motorists are being advised to expect delays along the Old Dublin Road in the city today. It’s as road surfacing works are taking place until 2 this afternoon. Temporary Traffic Management arrangements will be in place throughout the day. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes where […] The post Delays expected as works take place on Old Dublin Road in city today appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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