83 m. ago Israel and Hamas have agreed to the 'first phase' of a deal that could end the war in Gaza

Hamas is to release all hostages while Israel will pull its troops back to an agreed on line, US President Donald Trump said.

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1 hour ago Supporters treated to thrilling fare in county senior hurling quarter

Inside Track with John McIntyre THE Loughrea supporters waited for their heroes on the embankment heading to the dressing rooms at Kenny Park on Sunday. Most of them had probably thought that the champions were exiting the senior hurling title race until their grandstand finish somehow reeled in Clarinbridge. The Loughrea team deserved to be […] The post Supporters treated to thrilling fare in county senior hurling quarter-finals appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 hour ago Clarke the hero as Craughwell snatch victory in marathon tie

Craughwell 2-24 Sarsfields 3-19 (AET) By Eanna O’Reilly at Kenny Park CRAUGHWELL booked their place in the semi-finals of the senior hurling championship for the first time since 2021 after overcoming Sarsfields in an extra time thriller on Saturday afternoon in Athenry. Adam Clarke was Craughwell’s hero with a last minute goal at the end […] The post Clarke the hero as Craughwell snatch victory in marathon tie appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 hour ago Brian Caulfield: Now Metrolink is going ahead, what’s the next rail project for Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway?

If Luas Finglas is delivered on time, there will have been a 15-year gap since the last Luas extension

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2 h. ago Israel and Hamas agree to peace deal as hostages and prisoners set for release

Hamas intends to release all 20 living hostages in a matter of days, while the Israeli military will begin a withdrawal from the majority of Gaza.

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4 h. ago Big Tech lawyer played key role in picking Ireland’s new privacy regulator

Big Tech lawyer played key role in picking Ireland’s new privacy regulator  politico.eu

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7 h. ago Trump says Israel and Hamas have signed off on first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal

All of the hostages will be released very soon, US president adds

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7 h. ago Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to first phase of peace plan

Trump’s plan calls for a ceasefire, the release of all the hostages held in Gaza, Hamas’s disarmament and a gradual Israeli withdrawal from the territory.

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10 h. ago Trump says he may go to Middle East this week as peace deal between Israel and Hamas is 'close'

Trump’s plan calls for a ceasefire, the release of all the hostages held in Gaza, Hamas’s disarmament and a gradual Israeli withdrawal from the territory.

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11 h. ago The Irish Times view on the transatlantic tech battle: Ireland on the front line

The Irish Times view on the transatlantic tech battle: Ireland on the front line  The Irish Times

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13 h. ago Galway's Portershed hosts tech entrepreneurs and investors in San Francisco

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM City-based tech hub Portershed is today hosting 200 tech entrepreneurs and investors at Ireland House in San Francisco. This landmark event is part of San Francisco tech week – and is the first time an accelerator and hub from Ireland has hosted an event of this scale. […] The post Galway's Portershed hosts tech entrepreneurs and investors in San Francisco appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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13 h. ago Delays expected on the N65 in Killimor village tomorrow and Friday

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Delays are expected on the N65 in Killimor village tomorrow and Friday. A Stop/Go system will be in operation from 9am to 6pm to allow for road re-texturing works. Road users are requested to expect delays and allow additional time for their journeys. The post Delays expected on the N65 in Killimor village tomorrow and Friday appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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14 h. ago Taylor Swift as Gaeilge to headline Tonnta, Galway’s Irish language festival

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Taylor Swift as Gaeilge is one of the headliners for Tonnta – Galway’s festival celebrating the Irish language. The box office has officially opened, and the festival will also feature acclaimed Aran Islands singer Padraig Jack. It’ll run from January 29th to February 1st in 2025 – […] The post Taylor Swift as Gaeilge to headline Tonnta, Galway’s Irish language festival appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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15 h. ago Buyers fear VAT cut on apartment sales could be a double whammy

Cut to exit tax for investors welcomed as small first step to reform of taxation on investments but little cheer on childcare

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16 h. ago Profits grow beyond €850,000 at Joanne McNally’s entertainment firm

Serial entrepreneur’s company made profit of more than €180,000 in 2024

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17 h. ago Investors move to block £1m WH Ireland wealth sale to Oberon

Investors move to block £1m WH Ireland wealth sale to Oberon  Professional Adviser

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17 h. ago Tuam pilot scheme to teach schoolkids crucial coding and AI skills

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A pilot scheme has been launched in Tuam – to equip schoolkids and teachers with crucial coding and AI skills. The initiative will be rolled out at Trinity Primary School and is led by the School of Education at University of Galway, supported by Google. It hopes […] The post Tuam pilot scheme to teach schoolkids crucial coding and AI skills appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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19 h. ago Report sheds light on circumstances behind death of fisherman on Inishbofin

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A report has revealed a fisherman found dead on the shore of Inishbofin last year may have suffered a serious injury that prevented him from returning safely to land. The body of local man John Burke, who was aged in his 50s, was discovered two days after […] The post Report sheds light on circumstances behind death of fisherman on Inishbofin appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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20 h. ago Extensive enhancement of Woodquay Park to get underway within weeks

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The extensive enhancement of Woodquay Park in the city is to get underway within weeks following the the signing of the contract with John Madden Sons Ltd. The works for this 1.2 million euro project will take approximately seven months to complete. The project is funded through […] The post Extensive enhancement of Woodquay Park to get underway within weeks appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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21 h. ago Teenage boy convicted of raping girl (13) he was dating in Galway

Jury returned verdicts on day six of trial, following three and half hours of deliberation

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