2 h. ago Emergency services deployed to Limerick school following discovery of suspicious package

The package is understood to have contained a potentially hazardous substance.

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2 h. ago Disappointing start for Shane Lowry on return after Ryder Cup at Spanish Open

Tom McKibbin six off lead on windy day in Madrid with Marco Penge in contention

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3 h. ago Halloween fireworks starting in summer, Dáil hears amid calls for tougher penalties

Garda’s Operation Tombola has carried out 1,218 seizures of fireworks over last decade

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3 h. ago President Higgins unveils new commemorative benches in Eyre Square

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM President Michael D Higgins has cut ribbons on two tribute benches at Eyre Square today. One is for Ronnie O’Gorman, founder of Galway Advertiser, and the other for C.I Flynn, who was County and City Council Manager for over 30 years. The ceremony was attended by the […] The post President Higgins unveils new commemorative benches in Eyre Square appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 h. ago Garda boost in central Dublin leads to increase in detection of street crimes

‘Isolated incidents’, often shared on social media, led to perception city is unsafe, says officer

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6 h. ago First meeting of Galway City Community Safety Partnership to take place within weeks

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The inaugural meeting of the Galway City Community Safety Partnership Committee will take place in the coming weeks. It’s the successor to the defunct Joint Policing Committee – and this time there’s a far stronger focus on community involvement. It will develop it’s own tailored safety plan […] The post First meeting of Galway City Community Safety Partnership to take place within weeks appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 h. ago Green light for over 200 social affordable apartments at Dyke Road

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The green light has been given for a major social and affordable apartment development at Dyke Road. Right now, the site is home to the Black Box theatre and an extensive car park. These plans are known as the “Corrib Causeway” and they’re led by the Land […] The post Green light for over 200 social affordable apartments at Dyke Road appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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10 h. ago Still no trace of Claddagh Watch flags taken from city bridge

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Photo – the flags on O’ Brien’s Bridge that replaced the Claddagh Watch flags There’s still no trace of a number of Claddagh Watch flags taken from O’Briens Bridge in the city. The flags representing the voluntary waterways patrol group were replaced by Chilean flags a few […] The post Still no trace of Claddagh Watch flags taken from city bridge appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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10 h. ago Man (50s) arrested after €114k of drugs seized in Cork and Waterford

A man in his 50s was arrested and conveyed to a Garda Station in Cork City.

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11 h. ago ALONE to host volunteer recruitment and information day tomorrow

The ALONE charity will hold a volunteer recruitment and information day in Letterkenny tomorrow. The event will take place from… The post ALONE to host volunteer recruitment and information day tomorrow appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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11 h. ago Call for Government to invest in public swimming pool in Loughrea

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Government is being urged to back a long-awaited public swimming pool in Loughrea. Raising the matter in the Dáil, Galway East TD Louis O’ Hara said the community is doing trojan work bringing the project forward. But he said Galway County Council is drastically underfunded and simply […] The post Call for Government to invest in public swimming pool in Loughrea appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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12 h. ago Paddy Muldoon to be inducted into Donegal Town Basketball Club Hall of Fame

After nearly 40 years of dedicated service, Coach Paddy Muldoon will be inducted into the Donegal Town Basketball Club’s Hall… The post Paddy Muldoon to be inducted into Donegal Town Basketball Club Hall of Fame appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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12 h. ago Blathnaid Raleigh on the aftermath of a rape trial and the two sides of sport

In this week’s podcast, Sinead and Gavin talk to Bláthnaid Raleigh. In July 2019, Bláthnaid was raped by Jonathan Moran at a house party in Galway. Back in their hometown of Mullingar, Bláthnaid would spend the next five years living with the effects; her attacker, unable to be identified for legal reasons, continued his life working, socialising and playing rugby, before he was jailed in July 2024. Today, Bláthnaid talks about the attack, and its devastating impact on her life and family.

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13 h. ago Raw sewage is being discharged into water near 15 towns across Ireland every day

A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was critical of Uisce Éireann for delays in delivering improved infrastructure.

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13 h. ago Man jailed over attack on garda during Dublin riots called migrants 'smell bags'

Man jailed over attack on garda during Dublin riots called migrants 'smell bags'  Dublin Live

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13 h. ago Several County Galway towns and villages highlighted in latest EPA report

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Roundstone and An Cheathrú Rua have been found to be discharging raw sewage this year. It’s because their public sewers were not connected to treatment plants. Roundstone’s treatment is not expected until 2029 while An Cheathrú Rua’s expected treatment year is 2030 Those projects must go through […] The post Several County Galway towns and villages highlighted in latest EPA report appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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15 h. 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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15 h. 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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15 h. 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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23 h. ago €8.2 million of cocaine and heroin seized in Garda operation

Man arrested following garda raid on 16 premises

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