9 h. ago Chef who ‘got carried away’ when Hugh Jackman bought drinks for restaurant is banned from driving for three years

‘It’s the first time I have ever heard of Wolverine being blamed for offending’: Judge imposes ban and £200 fine on Noel Sharkey

Events

17 h. ago Ireland's biggest ever lotto jackpot of €245m up for grabs in Euromillions draw today

There have been 17 EuroMillions jackpot winners in Ireland since 2004.

Economics

17 h. ago Euromillions jackpopt hits record €245m tonight and is approaching its 'Must Be Won' limit

There have been 17 EuroMillions jackpot winners in Ireland since 2004.

Economics

17 h. ago Euromillions jackpot hits record €245m tonight and is approaching its 'Must Be Won' limit

There have been 17 EuroMillions jackpot winners in Ireland since 2004.

Economics

37 h. ago Seanad hears homes just 7km from Galway City still without broadband after Storm Eowyn

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Seanad has heard that homes just 7km from Galway City are still without broadband after Storm Eowyn. Raising the issue, Ahascragh-based Senator Ronan Mullen said it’s an “astonishing” situation. He said he’d been contacted by a home-owner in Corcullen, who’s been told that eir hasn’t moved […] The post Seanad hears homes just 7km from Galway City still without broadband after Storm Eowyn appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

54 h. ago British and Irish Lions: An alternative coaching ticket including ‘world

British and Irish Lions: An alternative coaching ticket including ‘world-class’ defence guru  planetrugby.com

Sport

57 h. ago Paul O’Connell confirmed as Ireland’s interim head coach for summer’s Tests

Simon Easterby has been co-opted onto the British and Irish Lions coaching ticket for the summer tour to Australia

Politics

62 h. ago British and Irish Lions coaching ticket announced as Andy Farrell snubs Wales in Ireland

British and Irish Lions coaching ticket announced as Andy Farrell snubs Wales in Ireland-heavy backroom team  planetrugby.com

Sport

63 h. ago Lions tour: Ireland coaches Simon Easterby, John Fogarty and Andrew Goodman to join coaching ticket

Simon Easterby served as Ireland’s interim head coach during Farrell’s Lions-enforced sabbatical

Sport

67 h. ago ‘I grew up in an apartment in another country. I bought an apartment in Dublin and had to get out after a year’

We asked readers which type of home they would prefer to live in an apartment or house long term, and the results are in

Politics

3 d. ago Thousands of euro of building materials stolen from house renovation site in Kylebrack

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Thousands of euro of building materials and an expensive steel gate have been stolen from a house renovation site in Kylebrack Between 2 on Saturday afternoon and midday a number of items were taken from the site of an old derelict house at Marblehill They include a […] The post Thousands of euro of building materials stolen from house renovation site in Kylebrack appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 d. ago County Councillors divided on spending €5k on new mayoral chains

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM County Councillors are somewhat split on the potential spending of €5 thousand on new mayoral chains. Currently, there’s just one chain for the County Cathaoirleach – which is Councillor Martina Kinnane at this time. But, an argument has been made that the Cathaoirleach’s of each municipal district […] The post County Councillors divided on spending €5k on new mayoral chains appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Economics

3 d. ago Local TD uses Dáil to raise lack of Gardaí in three East Galway towns

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local TD has used the Dáil to raise the lack of Gardai in three East Galway towns. Deputy Albert Dolan said there are vacant stations in Ardrahan, Eyrecourt and Ahascragh – and wanted to know if Gardaí will be assigned there to serve the community. Speaking […] The post Local TD uses Dáil to raise lack of Gardaí in three East Galway towns appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

4 d. ago Disability funding approved 17 months after launch amid claim boy was used as election 'prop'

The Department of Children has ‘secured sanction’ to fund projects to help children with additional needs.

Politics

4 d. ago Half a million euro lotto ticket bought in Concannon's Ahascragh

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A half a million euro lotto ticket has been sold in Concannon’s Ahascragh in Ballinasloe It’s the first top-tier prize for Galway this year, following a big end-of-year 7 million euro ticket, which was sold in Carraroe last November. The winning Quick Pick EuroMillions Plus ticket was […] The post Half a million euro lotto ticket bought in Concannon's Ahascragh appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

4 d. ago Last day for submissions on proposed Sceirde Rocks offshore windfarm project

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Today is the final day for submissions in relation to the proposed Sceirde Rocks Offshore Windfarm project. Planning permission was lodged at the start of the year, and a decision on the 1.5 billion euro development is expected this July. The plans by Fuinneamh Sceirde Teoranta propose […] The post Last day for submissions on proposed Sceirde Rocks offshore windfarm project appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

4 d. ago Interior upgrade of Ballinasloe Town Hall Theatre to get underway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM An extensive upgrade of the interior of Ballinasloe Town Hall Theatre is to get underway It’s being funded by the fifty thousand euro recently allocated by the Community Centres Investment Fund It will allow for renovation of the seats and the installation of a new stage curtain […] The post Interior upgrade of Ballinasloe Town Hall Theatre to get underway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

4 d. ago Substantial funding for Galway's Branar Theatre Company which performs for children

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway’s Branar Theatre company which performs for children is to get just under half a million euro from the Arts Council Branar’s Meitheal Programme delivers high-quality performing arts mentorship and activities for young people. It’s one of three organisations nationwide to receive a share of €1.2m in […] The post Substantial funding for Galway's Branar Theatre Company which performs for children appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Society

4 d. ago Man charged with possession of cocaine worth over 10 million euro in Ireland

Man charged with possession of cocaine worth over 10 million euro in Ireland  Hindustan Times

Politics

5 d. ago Man, 61, charged with possession of cocaine worth more than €10 million

A 61-year-old man has appeared in court charged with possession of €10.6 million worth of cocaine

Economics