17 h. ago Community stalwart and former Swim Ireland President on life’s rich tapestry and turns

Doughiska resident and Milltown native Peter Brennan was named after his uncle Pete, a prominent IRA intelligence officer in North Galway. Peter’s father, Patrick, was an IRA man, too, who was once beaten up by the Black and Tans. Pete was on the anti-Treaty side of the Civil War, while Patrick was an ardent supporter […] The post Community stalwart and former Swim Ireland President on life’s rich tapestry and turns appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago Impressed Minister backs call for national expansion Computer Science Hackathon

The Minister for Education was on familiar ground – around the corner from the primary school where she taught before entering politics – to see this year’s Leaving Certs were using their computer skills to develop solutions to climate-related challenges. Students from eight secondary schools across Galway and Mayo took over the PorterShed for this […] The post Impressed Minister backs call for national expansion Computer Science Hackathon appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago How Connacht went from runt of the IRFU litter to powerhouse province in 30 years

Facing disbandment of its professional team, Connacht found support from the likes of future taoiseach Enda Kenny

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41 h. ago Debut single from Galwegian and Brazilian who met busking on streets of Galway

By Leona Gilmore Hundreds of buskers have filled the heart of Galway in pursuit of their musical dreams, but little did two singer/songwriters from different continents know that they would discover a musical bond – right in the middle of Shop Street. Aisling Fuller is from Renmore and Valter Romulo from Rio de Janeiro who […] The post Debut single from Galwegian and Brazilian who met busking on streets of Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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41 h. ago Mental Health Awareness Group brings journey to conclusion a decade on

What started in grief over a decade ago ended with quiet dignity recently when the members of a GAA-inspired mental health support group in South Galway wrapped up their work by handing over a sizeable cheque to the West of Ireland Suicide Research Alliance. The Gort & South Galway Mental Health Awareness & Support Group […] The post Mental Health Awareness Group brings journey to conclusion a decade on appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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54 h. ago Connacht’s Billy Bohan called up to Ireland squad for Portugal training camp, Jack Boyle ruled out

Connacht’s Billy Bohan called up to Ireland squad for Portugal training camp, Jack Boyle ruled out  The Irish Times

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57 h. ago Connacht loosehead Billy Bohan expected to answer Ireland’s call as injury crisis worsens ahead of Six Nations

Connacht loosehead Billy Bohan expected to answer Ireland’s call as injury crisis worsens ahead of Six Nations  The Irish Independent

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65 h. ago Minister says new legislation will help to reduce road deaths and injuries

The Galway Minister with responsibility for road safety has highlighted what he described as two major pieces of legislation that he said would help reduce fatalities and serious injuries on the country’s road. Minister Seán Canney was referring to the National Vehicle and Driver File Bill and the Road Traffic Bill together represent a comprehensive […] The post Minister says new legislation will help to reduce road deaths and injuries appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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65 h. ago Dunmore residents out in force to demand action on street widening plan

Several hundred protesters turned out in Dunmore lastweekend to express their frustration of the lack of willpower to widen one of the village’s main streets, used by thousands of motorists every day. Bridge Street is a bottleneck because it is extremely difficult for two vehicles to pass. Lorries or busses have no chance if they […] The post Dunmore residents out in force to demand action on street widening plan appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Connacht v Leinster: Five takeaways as 'prop crisis' deepens for Ireland but 'nuisance' Springbok 'lights the fuse'

Connacht v Leinster: Five takeaways as 'prop crisis' deepens for Ireland but 'nuisance' Springbok 'lights the fuse'  planetrugby.com

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3 d. ago Leinster tear up the script as they rain on Connacht’s opening night parade in Galway

A record crowd of almost 12,500 turn up for official opening of new Clan Stand at Dexcom Stadium

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3 d. ago Ireland star's injury mars Leinster's party spoiling win over Connacht

Ireland star's injury mars Leinster's party spoiling win over Connacht  Rugbypass.com

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3 d. ago An app that uses drone footage to track plastic litter on beaches is promoting voluntary cleanup in Ireland

An app that uses drone footage to track plastic litter on beaches is promoting voluntary cleanup in Ireland  Phys.org

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3 d. ago Saturday sport: Connacht welcome Leinster to Dexcom stadium, Intercounty season returns

Caelan Doris captains Leinster in his 100th appearance for the visitors to Dexcom Stadium, which sees the opening of its new Clan Stand.

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3 d. ago Residents don’t want the Galway City Council to cut their hedges

By Avril Horan Residents of Grattan Park are involved in a dispute with city officials over hedge cutting — they don’t want it to happen. Local people have expressed concerns that regular hedge maintenance runs contrary to biodiversity objectives, arguing that allowing the hedge to grow naturally would better support wildlife. The issue was raised […] The post Residents don’t want the Galway City Council to cut their hedges appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago James Lowe returns as Leinster and Connacht name teams for URC clash

Fit-again Caolin Blade and Josh Ioane start at scrumhalf and outhalf for Connacht

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4 d. ago Galway Division had highest number of Gardaí injured on duty last year

Life on the ‘thin blue line’ in Galway is becoming more dangerous according to new figures that reveal three dozen members of An Garda Síochána locally were injured after being assaulted on duty last year. The Garda figures highlighted that the Galway Division had the highest number of Gardaí injured while on duty of any […] The post Galway Division had highest number of Gardaí injured on duty last year appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago Demolition of Montauban sees Westerners earn a home date for knock

Connacht 75 Montauban 14 By JOHN FALLON AT DEXCOM STADIUM CONNACHT ran in eleven tries agaiunst a second string Montauban side at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday night to book their place in the knockout stages of the Challenge Cup. Head coach Stuart Lancaster said it was a very workmanlike performance which has secured them home […] The post Demolition of Montauban sees Westerners earn a home date for knock-out stages appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 d. ago Connacht v Leinster URC Preview: Clan Stand Opens for Leinster

Connacht v Leinster – URC Preview West Awake: Clan Stand Opens for Leinster Test This one feels bigger than a standard league fixture. The opening of the new Clan Stand brings a proper occasion to Galway, with over 12,000 expected through the gates. And this time, it will feel like home. Despite Leinster’s travelling support, […] The post Connacht v Leinster URC Preview: Clan Stand Opens for Leinster appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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5 d. ago Loughrea can hold their heads up high but no guarantee of more glory ahead

Inside Track with John McIntyre IN the spring of 2025, Loughrea would only have been dreaming of playing in an All-Ireland Club hurling final. Sure, you could see they were assembling a decent team but in the context of ‘The Town’s history – just two county senior titles – the club was far from a […] The post Loughrea can hold their heads up high but no guarantee of more glory ahead appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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