6 h. ago Have you noticed a lot of bees around lately? This might be why

The good weather and biodiversity initiatives have been touted as potential reasons.

Politics

9 h. ago Ireland vs England: Cliodhna Moloney says talking to fiancee Claudia MacDonald 'hasn't been much different'

Ireland vs England: Cliodhna Moloney says talking to fiancee Claudia MacDonald 'hasn't been much different'  BBC

Politics

10 h. ago University of Galway honours 100 students from 17 Galway schools for Junior Cycle Irish

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 98 students from 17 schools in Galway who achieved a distinction in Higher Level Irish in the Junior Cycle examn have been presented with awards by the University of Galway. Irish language schools sit a different paper, the T1, and 23 students from four of these schools […] The post University of Galway honours 100 students from 17 Galway schools for Junior Cycle Irish appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Culture

14 h. ago Former Caltra bar and shop to be developed into three residential units

An unoccupied public house in an East Galway village will be demolished to make way for a small residential development after the owners took their case to An Bord Pleanála. Planning permission had been refused by Galway County Council to redevelop the building, in the heart of Caltra, which is said to be in an […] The post Former Caltra bar and shop to be developed into three residential units appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

14 h. ago Richard Boyd Barrett on his cancer treatment: ‘It can seriously affect your ability to swallow. That is going to be tough’

The People Before Profit TD has been heartened by a flood of kind messages from all shades of the political spectrum

Politics

14 h. ago Richard Boyd Barrett on his cancer treatment: ‘It is going to be very difficult to eat. That is what worries me most’

The People Before Profit TD has been heartened by a flood of kind messages from all shades of the political spectrum

Politics

27 h. ago IPAS centre not going ahead in former Oughterard nursing home

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM An IPAS centre at the former Oughterard Manor nursing home will not be going ahead. There were widespread concerns in the local community, with a public meeting this week drawing hundreds of people. Until now, the home has been used to accommodate Ukrainian refugees. Fianna Fail TD […] The post IPAS centre not going ahead in former Oughterard nursing home appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

28 h. ago Accountant awarded largest unfair dismissal payout this year

Maria Inmaculada De La Torre Ruiz received six figure sum having been given no reason for dismissal

Events

29 h. ago Three men sentenced for roles in transporting cocaine from Dublin to the North via train

In February 2016, cocaine with a street value of up to €219,000 was seized at Belfast Central Train Station – the group had been using the train network to transport cocaine from Dublin.

Politics

31 h. ago Father of Belfast boy who was Manchester United's first wheelchair mascot 'so proud'

A Belfast dad whose son made history at the weekend by becoming Manchester United's first ever wheelchair mascot says he's never been more proud

Politics

31 h. ago Green light for major student development at Coolough Road despite local opposition

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The green light has been given for a major student accommodation development at Coolough Road in the city. The approval comes despite strong objections from local residents – as well as street protests last year. The site is located near the junction of the Coolough Road and […] The post Green light for major student development at Coolough Road despite local opposition appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

31 h. ago Acclaimed Carndonagh author awarded Honorary Doctorate at University of Limerick

Carndonagh’s Paul Lynch has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate at University of Limerick today.   Paul Lynch, who was born… The post Acclaimed Carndonagh author awarded Honorary Doctorate at University of Limerick appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

32 h. ago ‘Gargantuan’ data search ongoing in case over alleged €15 million sale of Barne estate to businessman John Magnier

Computer servers have been running ‘for multiple days’ to try and to identify documents relevant to the case, court told

Economics

33 h. ago O'Gara Says La Rochelle Result Proves Munster Players Have Been "Underestimated" By Ireland

O'Gara Says La Rochelle Result Proves Munster Players Have Been "Underestimated" By Ireland  Balls.ie

Politics

34 h. ago Hot School Meals programme expanded to 63 additional Galway schools

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Hot School Meals Programme has been expanded to cover 63 additional Galway schools. The programme began as a small pilot in just 30 schools, and now covers 2,850 primary schools nationwide, providing hot meals to over 475,000 children. The latest expansion covers 713 extra schools, including […] The post Hot School Meals programme expanded to 63 additional Galway schools appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

36 h. ago Man jailed for 12 years over spate of robberies in Dublin city

A 45-year-old Dubliner has been jailed for 12 years for a spate of robberies in city shops, one where he held a knife to a customer’s throat

Events

38 h. ago ‘I wrote book about League of Ireland after being blown away by Dublin Derby – clubs in England can learn a lot from it’

‘I wrote book about League of Ireland after being blown away by Dublin Derby – clubs in England can learn a lot from it’  The Irish Sun

Politics

39 h. ago Bon Iver: Sable, Fable review – From carefree Supermac’s fan to angsty melancholy and, now, romantic yearning

Advance press described Sable, Fable as Bon Iver’s “sexiest” album yet, which is misleading. There’s a lot of romantic yearning, however, as Justin Vernon traces the arc of a relationship from infatuation to connection to contentment, a journey that he explores via blissed-out yacht rock (Everything Is Peaceful Love) and fuzzy Radiohead-style dirge rock (If Only Could Wait, a duet with Danielle Haim)

Politics

39 h. ago There are a lot of things Australians do well. Death is not one of them

We get all awkward and weird about it, even though there’s a 100% chance it will happen to everyone

Events

39 h. ago There are things Australians do better than the Irish. Death isn’t one of them

We get all awkward and weird about it, even though there’s a 100% chance it will happen to everyone

Events