7 h. ago City Council responds to concerns over student accommodation complex in Westside

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway City Council has responded to concerns over the construction of a student accommodation complex in Westside. It follows a major protest at City Hall yesterday afternoon, ahead of a meeting of City Councillors. Galway City Council recommended refusal of the 240 bed project in 2022, but […] The post City Council responds to concerns over student accommodation complex in Westside appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 h. ago Mairead Farrell not convinced by Government's new infrastructure taskforce

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Big transport projects are set to be examined by a new Government unit aimed at speeding them up. Cabinet approved the creation of an infrastructure unit within the Department of Public Expenditure this morning. It will be overseen by Minister Jack Chambers. But the seemingly ambitious plan […] The post Mairead Farrell not convinced by Government's new infrastructure taskforce appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 h. ago Man appears in court charged over death of Eddie Friel in Killybegs

The deceased man has been named locally as Eddie Friel.

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9 h. ago Ireland again namechecked by Trump as he teases "not too distant" pharmaceutical tariffs

Ireland again namechecked by Trump as he teases "not too distant" pharmaceutical tariffs  IrishCentral

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9 h. ago Environment Minister responds to objections against Sceirde Rocks offshore windfarm

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Environment Minister says he is sure Tommy Tiernan is concerned about the impacts of climate change. It comes as the comedian protested against the proposed Sceirde Rocks off-shore wind farm off the coast of Connemara. It’s now understood the project to build 30 turbines near Carna […] The post Environment Minister responds to objections against Sceirde Rocks offshore windfarm appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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10 h. ago Rethink Ireland and Vodafone Foundation Launch €540,000 Fund to Help Bridge the Digital Divide for Older

Rethink Ireland and Vodafone Foundation Launch €540,000 Fund to Help Bridge the Digital Divide for Older  Irish Tech News

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11 h. ago Provinces will soon have to pay more towards IRFU central contracts

The funds generated from the change will be ring-fenced for player pathways in Connacht, Munster and Ulster.

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11 h. ago Call for greater investment in Shannon and Knock as counterbalance to Dublin Airport

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There’s a call for greater investment in Shannon and Knock, to act as a regional counterbalance to Dublin Airport. Galway East TD Louis O’ Hara believes a full review of state aviation policy is now needed. He argues that both Shannon and Knock Airports are operating well […] The post Call for greater investment in Shannon and Knock as counterbalance to Dublin Airport appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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12 h. ago Man due in court in connection with the discovery of a man's body in Killybegs

The deceased man has been named locally as Eddie Friel.

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12 h. ago Ardrahan farmer selected to replace PJ Murphy on Galway County Council

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A farmer and agricultural contractor from Ardrahan has been selected to replace PJ Murphy on Galway County Council. Lawrence, or Laurie Harney, received the unanimous backing of local Fine Gael members at an uncontested convention last night. Mr. Harney is also a former chair of the Fine […] The post Ardrahan farmer selected to replace PJ Murphy on Galway County Council appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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12 h. ago Ireland: Provinces' contributions to national contracts to increase from 30% to 40%

Ireland: Provinces' contributions to national contracts to increase from 30% to 40%  BBC

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13 h. ago Gardaí warn about aggressive 'citizen journalists' filming them and posting 'clipped' videos

Inspector Amanda Flood said ‘citizen journalists’ and ‘auditors’ are filming gardaí inside garda stations to provoke a reaction.

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13 h. ago Irish J1 visa students urged to be informed of potential risks of ‘activism’ in US

Trump administration says it will screen social media accounts of immigrants, visa applicants and foreign students for ‘anti-Semitic activity’

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13 h. ago Man awarded €12,000 after being subjected to ‘homophobic assault’ at work

WRC hears former Liberties Recycling driver was called names, grabbed by neck and pushed against van by colleague

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14 h. ago Work to begin on extending cycle lane bollards in Doughiska South

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Work is set to begin on extending cycle lane bollards in Doughiska South. At present, the bollards run from the Dublin Road down towards the Spar Shop. But they’ll now be extended as far as the railway line near the Coast Road. Councillor Alan Cheevers says improved […] The post Work to begin on extending cycle lane bollards in Doughiska South appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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14 h. ago Delays expected as 2 weeks of roadworks to get underway in Boleybeg

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Delays are expected as 2 weeks of roadworks are to get underway in Boleybeg tomorrow morning. The road surfacing works will take place on the Keeraun Rd. Temporary Traffic Management will be in place daily from 9am to 4:30pm. The post Delays expected as 2 weeks of roadworks to get underway in Boleybeg appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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14 h. ago Plans for a wind farm in the west coast of Connemara have been shelved by it's backers

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The planned 450 Megawatt wind farm in the Sceirde Rocks region of the west coast of Connemara has been shelved by its backers, the MacQuarrie Bank of Australia. A planning application for the wind farm was submitted to an Bord Pleanála last month, but the project backers […] The post Plans for a wind farm in the west coast of Connemara have been shelved by it's backers appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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14 h. ago Fears the problem of illegal dumping in Ballinasloe is getting worse

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There are fears the problem of illegal dumping in Ballinasloe is getting worse Illegal dumping particularly on rural roads has been an ongoing issue for over a decade with items such as sofas, beds and hard plastics being dumped Fine Gael Councillor Peter Keaveney believes increasing fines […] The post Fears the problem of illegal dumping in Ballinasloe is getting worse appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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15 h. ago Ireland's birds are at risk. One man hopes to aid them in avoiding extinction.

Ireland's birds are at risk. One man hopes to aid them in avoiding extinction.  National Catholic Reporter

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16 h. ago Trump namechecks Ireland again as he suggests pharma import tariffs may be imposed soon

Trump told reporters that ‘the drug companies are in Ireland’, adding that pharma tariffs may happen in the ‘not too distant future’.

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