41 h. ago Quarter of a million people on Galway electorate for tomorrow's Presidential Election

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Just shy of a quarter of a million people across Galway can vote in tomorrow’s Presidential Election. 102 thousand 959 people are on the electorate in Galway West, 86 thousand 497 in Galway East, and another 60 thousand 278 in the Roscommon/Galway area. There will be three […] The post Quarter of a million people on Galway electorate for tomorrow's Presidential Election appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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44 h. ago Minister for Older People to be keynote speaker as Galway hosts National Age Friendly awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The National Age Friendly Awards are being held in Galway city this evening where Minister of State for Older People Kieran O Donnell will be the keynote speaker. The event in the Galmont Hotel at 6.30pm is being hosted by Galway City and County Councils on behalf […] The post Minister for Older People to be keynote speaker as Galway hosts National Age Friendly awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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67 h. ago Minister officially opening two new residential centres for disabled people in Galway city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Minister Norma Foley is today officially opening two new residential centres for disabled people in Galway city The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality is opening Corrib Lodge at Liosbán which is Resilience Healthcare’s newest children’s residential service in Galway. It’s a high support, residential service for […] The post Minister officially opening two new residential centres for disabled people in Galway city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 d. ago Young disabled people to lead University of Galway study on care and support

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A group of young disabled people is to lead a University of Galway study on care and support. The research team will work alongside young people aged 18 to 24, who have disabilities, to gather their lived experiences of care and support. The findings will be analysed […] The post Young disabled people to lead University of Galway study on care and support appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago Galway Simon Community wins Public Choice Award at National Community Housing Awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway Simon Community has won the Public Choice Award at the ICSH Community Housing Awards for its flagship housing development, Sómas. It’s a development of 10 high-quality, A-rated one-bedroom apartments on a formerly derelict site in Galway City. The homes are purpose-built for older people and people […] The post Galway Simon Community wins Public Choice Award at National Community Housing Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago City insurance firm partners with 'Best Buddies' to support people with disabilities

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM City-based travel insurance firm MAWDY has partnered with non-profit ‘Best Buddies’ to support people with intellectual disabilities. Best Buddies is a global volunteer led organisation and this partnership will bring its ‘Transitions’ programme to Ireland for the first time. Over 12 months, it’ll offer skills-building workshops, personal […] The post City insurance firm partners with 'Best Buddies' to support people with disabilities appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Shrule man cycles from Paris to Copenhagen in solidarity with people of Gaza

A determined cyclist from the Galway/Mayo border has completed a gruelling 1,000km cycle across Europe to raise funds for the Palestine Red Crescent Society, the beleaguered emergency aid relief organisation which operates in Gaza. Shrule native Eamon de Staic set off from Paris in mid-September and journeyed from France through Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany […] The post Shrule man cycles from Paris to Copenhagen in solidarity with people of Gaza appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Galway’s community stalwarts celebrated during Positive Ageing Week

Twenty-seven people from across Galway City and County have been named Local Heroes as part of Positive Ageing Week 2025, in recognition of their ongoing contributions to their communities. The honourees, chosen for their commitment to staying active, socially engaged, and supporting others, are being featured in a travelling exhibition that opens at Galway City […] The post Galway’s community stalwarts celebrated during Positive Ageing Week appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Storm Amy: Red wind warning in place for Donegal, matches postponed; flights cancelled at Dublin Airport

People in Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, and Sligo are also warned of large waves and possible power outages

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3 w. ago Storm Amy: Red wind warning in place for Donegal, flights cancelled at Dublin Airport

People in Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, and Sligo are also warned of large waves and possible power outages.

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3 w. ago Storm Amy: Schools closed in the North, Republic extends warning

People in Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, and Sligo are also warned of large waves and possible power outages.

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3 w. ago Survey finds Connacht has highest percentage of people without retirement savings

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A survey has found that Connacht has the highest percentage of people without any retirement savings. Ask Acorn commissioned the nationwide poll, with 42 percent of people living in the West saying they don’t have pension savings. It also found a gender divide, with 66 percent of […] The post Survey finds Connacht has highest percentage of people without retirement savings appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Galway’s Laureate na nÓg aims to inspiring creativity among children and young people

Galway’s Laureate na nÓg has unveiled details of her new non-fiction book – aimed at inspiring creativity among children and young people across Ireland. Award-winning author Patricia Forde has written a fun and practical guide, Making It Up As You Go Along: A Children’s Guide to Writing Stories, which will be published by Little Island […] The post Galway’s Laureate na nÓg aims to inspiring creativity among children and young people appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago City Council seeking public's ideas on local budget spend of €25K

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway City Council is looking for people’s ideas on how to spend a €25,000 budget fund. Next year, the local authority will deliver a project or initiative which has been proposed by people in the City Central area. This process is called Participatory Budget – and it’s […] The post City Council seeking public's ideas on local budget spend of €25K appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago HSE expands care options for older people in Galway’s rural and island communities

A team of specialist geriatric practitioners are bringing care closer to home for Galway’s older islanders and those living in remote areas – by visiting older people in their community, including outreach clinics on the Aran Islands. HSE services are expanding this care for people living in remote and island communities after the success of […] The post HSE expands care options for older people in Galway’s rural and island communities appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago City conference hears 'alarming' growing trend of older people becoming homeless

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A conference in the city has today heard there’s an ‘alarming’ and growing trend of older people becoming homeless. Galway Simon Community held the event today at the Quadrangle building at the University of Galway, to highlight the situation. It comes as recent figures show there’s been […] The post City conference hears 'alarming' growing trend of older people becoming homeless appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago Gardaí detect cases of heroin, cannabis and knife possession at city stations

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Gardaí have detected a number of people in possession of drugs, and one in possession of a knife, during a recent operation in the city. Garda dog Gunner (see pics below) joined uniformed and plain clothes members for an operation at Ceannt Station and Galway Coach Station […] The post Gardaí detect cases of heroin, cannabis and knife possession at city stations appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago Galway public invited to share feedback on recent trial of Code of Conduct for buskers

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM People are being asked to share feedback on the recent trial of a new Buskers Code of Conduct. The code sets out a number of rules, including start and end times, maximum performance times, pedestrian access, crowd management and sound levels. Galway City Council is asking the […] The post Galway public invited to share feedback on recent trial of Code of Conduct for buskers appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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