5 h. ago Employee suspensions lasting more than a decade ‘extraordinarily rare’, say lawyers

Suspension subject to allegations of misconduct often necessary if worker’s presence deemed ‘potentially dangerous’

Society

7 h. ago Over 10,000 Pilgrims Gather in Knock, Ireland, for 40th All Ireland Rosary Rally

Over 10,000 Pilgrims Gather in Knock, Ireland, for 40th All Ireland Rosary Rally  National Catholic Register

Politics

8 h. ago Hotel stay in Oxford boutique hotel for Tánaiste and delegates cost €4,200

A single night hotel stay for Tánaiste Simon Harris along with Ireland’s Ambassador to the UK Martin Fraser and a group of six public servants cost the taxpayer nearly €4,200

Economics

10 h. ago Coroner warns people may not realise severity of burn injuries after death of Cavan farmer (79)

Patrick Lynch (79), a retired farmer of Cormore, Arva, Co Cavan, died as a result of complications of burn injuries at St James’s Hospital in Dublin on August 29th, 2023.

Events

12 h. ago Galway city public event to mark Infant Mental Health Awareness Week

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A public event will take place in the city tomorrow to mark Infant Mental Health Awareness Week. It’s organised by the Galway City Early Years Group and will focus on the vital role of early relationships in shaping a child’s wellbeing. It’s open to all, particularly expecting […] The post Galway city public event to mark Infant Mental Health Awareness Week appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

13 h. ago Call for more public accountability for Council CEO and management

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Senior management and the CEO at Galway County Council should face more public accountability. That’s according to former councillor and now Senator PJ Murphy, who’s raised the issue in the Seanad. He said far too often, it’s councillors who get the blame for decisions that they had […] The post Call for more public accountability for Council CEO and management appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

13 h. ago Book dealer cleared of selling stolen 'extraordinarily rare' €2,000 Heaney editions

Alan Ladak of Fahy Gardens, Loughrea, Co Galway, admitted he was reckless in buying the books for about €40 each, hoping to sell them for a profit

Economics

13 h. ago Additional funding for flood mitigation works and coastal protection for Inishbofin

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Additional funding has been approved for minor flood mitigation works and coastal protection for Inishbofin. The Office of Public Works has announced the approval of Galway County Council’s application for funding. €90,000 has been approved for consultancy costs for the completion of a detailed design stage study, […] The post Additional funding for flood mitigation works and coastal protection for Inishbofin appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

14 h. ago Man who sold ‘extraordinarily rare’ Seamus Heaney books has stolen property charge dismissed

Alan Ladak (70) said he bought the books, valued at €2,000, for €40 each at bric-a-brac stall in Galway city centre

Culture

16 h. ago Concern over suspect quality of road surfaces after maintenance works

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Concerns are being raised over the suspect quality of road surfaces after maintenance or utility works. City Councillor Alan Cheevers believes local authorities should take more responsibility for the quality of work from contractors. Fianna Fáil Councillor Cheevers says it’s motorists or local residents who are paying […] The post Concern over suspect quality of road surfaces after maintenance works appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

18 h. ago €1.3m in Government funding of social housing in Galway city and county

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM More than one point three million euro has been awarded to Galway city and county for social housing. The Department of Housing grants will address the housing needs of older people, people with a disability along with helping tackling overcrowding. The funding will allow local authorities to […] The post €1.3m in Government funding of social housing in Galway city and county appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

19 h. ago Galway astronomers have discovered a new giant planet formation

The phenomenon is taking place 430 light years from Earth.

Politics

19 h. ago Creative art workshops for cardiac and stroke patients taking place across Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A series of creative art workshops for cardiac and stroke patients are taking place across the county this month. The Mending HeArts programme provides a space for participants to express themselves, reconnect with their connectivity and support emotional wellbeing. Workshops will take place in Ballinasloe Library tomorrow, […] The post Creative art workshops for cardiac and stroke patients taking place across Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

20 h. ago Ireland weather map pinpoints exact day for heatwave return as Met Eireann issue update

Ireland weather map pinpoints exact day for heatwave return as Met Eireann issue update  Galway Beo

Society

20 h. ago Dublin City Council referred to WRC as workers to 'miss' a week's wage due to payroll change

A firefighter who is amongst the 3,500 staff impacted said that what they’ve been told makes ‘no sense’ and is ‘outrageous’.

Economics

21 h. ago Taskforce hits streets of Athenry to tackle chewing gum stuck to the paths

The streets of Galway aren’t as sticky as they used to be — thanks to the Gum Litter Taskforce, whose work has seen a 70 per cent reduction in chewing gum stuck to the path. But the battle goes on — and last week the GLT took to the streets of Athenry as part of […] The post Taskforce hits streets of Athenry to tackle chewing gum stuck to the paths appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

31 h. ago Kilkenny make it six Leinster titles on the trot as Galway revival falls short

Tribesmen twice got within four points during endgame but pay price for leaving it all too late

Politics

32 h. ago Kilkenny hold off Galway fightback to win sixth Leinster title in a row

Kilkenny are Leinster Senior Hurling champions for the sixth year in a row

Politics

33 h. ago Live GAA updates: Kilkenny hold off late Galway rally to win a sixth straight Leinster title

Micheál Donoghue’s side got to within four points but Martin Keoghan goal saw Cats pull clear late on

Politics

33 h. ago Kilkenny show character to beat Galway for sixth consecutive Leinster title

Cats triumphed 3-22 to 1-20 at Croke Park.

Politics