9 h. ago Sad passing of highly respected businessman and community leader, Maxi McCreary

The death has taken place of highly respected east Donegal businessman and community leader, Maxi McCreary. Late of Glebe House,… The post Sad passing of highly respected businessman and community leader, Maxi McCreary appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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11 h. ago County quiz series: Test your knowledge on all things Wicklow!

Take our quiz and find out if you’re a true Wicklow whiz, or if you need another wander through Glendalough to brush up!

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11 h. ago Lando Norris takes Formula One title despite Max Verstappen win in finale

British driver finishes third at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to take championship by two points

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14 h. ago Free Christmas parking in seven Galway towns starts tomorrow

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Free parking for the Christmas period begins tomorrow (Monday) in seven Galway towns. Those included are Athenry, Ballinasloe, Clifden, Cleggan, Gort, Loughrea and Tuam. Galway County Council states that on- and off-street parking will be free from 11:00 AM every day until December 31st. The aim is […] The post Free Christmas parking in seven Galway towns starts tomorrow appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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14 h. ago ALONE representatives to speak at East Galway Speakers meeting

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM ALONE representatives, Paul Igoe and Fidelma Loftus, will speak about volunteering for that organisation, at a meeting of East Galway Speakers at Comworks, Loughrea, tomorrow night at 8pm. The Christmas themed meeting which welcomes guests, will also feature prepared speeches from two members of the Loughrea club. […] The post ALONE representatives to speak at East Galway Speakers meeting appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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15 h. ago Galway Minister welcomes major EU investment in Galway digital infrastructure

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The announcement of €35 million in EU Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding for digital infrastructure has been welcomed by Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports Seán Canney. Of that, €31 million will go to projects in the West of Ireland. The […] The post Galway Minister welcomes major EU investment in Galway digital infrastructure appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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20 h. ago Integrated Care Hub enhances cardiac care for patients across East Galway

Cardiology patients across East Galway are experiencing faster, more accessible, and personalised care thanks to a new Integrated Care Hub Enhances which provides a community-based Consultant-led and Clinical Nurse Specialist service. Led by Consultant Cardiologist Dr Nuria Farre, the East Galway Roscommon Integrated Care Hub has seen over 1,000 patients since its introduction in April […] The post Integrated Care Hub enhances cardiac care for patients across East Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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20 h. ago Galway girl honoured for her selfless dedication to younger brother

A twelve-year-old Galway girl is Connacht’s Young Carer of the Year for the outstanding support she constantly offers to her brave ten-year-old brother. Mia Doherty from Derryvode, Williamstown, helps care for her brother Shaun, who has a rare overgrowth condition (PROS) and a rare, chronic inflammatory bone disease (CRMO). Always by his side, Mia helps […] The post Galway girl honoured for her selfless dedication to younger brother appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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29 h. ago HSE apologises to couple who terminated pregnancy after incorrect advice of fatal foetal abnormality

After they received a settlement, the couple issued a statement in which they said that nothing will ever take away the “interminable sadness and grief” they live with every day.

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29 h. ago Senator calls for emergency meeting after drones spotted during Zelensky's visit

Independent Senator Gerard Craughwell said the committee is not taken seriously, and the incident has caused national embarrassment.

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37 h. ago Protesters throw crumble and custard at Crown Jewels in Tower of London

Take Back Power, a self-styled civil resistance group, said it was behind act

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38 h. ago Three children among 11 people killed in mass shooting at South African bar

Another 14 people were wounded and taken to hospital with gunshot wounds.

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38 h. ago Planning officially approved for new Glenswilly National School sports pitch

Planning permission has been approved for a new sports pitch at Glenswilly National School. The development is proposed to take… The post Planning officially approved for new Glenswilly National School sports pitch appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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39 h. ago Buy a Lotto ticket in Donegal? Someone won €500,000 and time's running out to claim it

The Donegal winner has until close of business on Saturday, 10 January to claim their €500,000 before it vanishes back into the prize pot.

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39 h. ago Did you buy a Lotto ticket in Donegal? Someone won €500,000 and time's running out to claim it

The Donegal winner has until close of business on Saturday, 10 January to claim their €500,000 before it vanishes back into the prize pot.

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39 h. ago Athenry event to mark 103rd anniversary of Liam Mellows' death

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM An event will be held in Athenry tomorrow to mark the 103rd anniversary of the death of Liam Mellows. It’s organised by Sinn Fein, and they’re honouring him as a key revolutionary figure and a prominent Anti-Treaty republican. It will be held at 12:30pm in Athenry Commemorative […] The post Athenry event to mark 103rd anniversary of Liam Mellows' death appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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40 h. ago Galway Rural Development welcome changes to Rural Social Scheme

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The announcement this week of three major changes to the Rural Social Scheme has been warmly welcomed by Galway Rural Development. The RSS is an income support initiative providing part-time employment for farmers and fishers in receipt of certain social welfare payments and who are underemployed. The […] The post Galway Rural Development welcome changes to Rural Social Scheme appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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44 h. ago Take a look inside these luxurious homes in some of South Dublin's most desirable suburbs

Take a look inside these luxurious homes in some of South Dublin's most desirable suburbs  The Journal

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44 h. ago Trad legend leads community’s tribute to iconic Galway hurler

THE contribution made by Galway hurling legend, the late Michael Coleman, to his local community and church, will be remembered next week at a special musical event. One of Ireland’s best known traditional folk singers – Seán Keane from Caherlistrane – will deliver the ‘evening of music’ in memory of Michael Coleman on Friday, December […] The post Trad legend leads community’s tribute to iconic Galway hurler appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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44 h. ago Council confirms that social and affordable scheme will break ground by Christmas

Galway County Council has announced that site works on one of the largest social and affordable housing schemes delivered in east Galway will commence before Christmas. The local authority has signed a €14.95 million contract with C&N Higgins Construction for the construction of 56 homes at Cosmona, Loughrea. The scheme comprises 44 houses and 12 […] The post Council confirms that social and affordable scheme will break ground by Christmas appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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