86 m. ago Order for another public consultation to further delay Galway City Ring Road

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Planning Appeals Board has ordered that additional information on the long-proposed Galway Ring Road be made available to the public and be open to written submissions Those in favour of the project had expressed concern that this could happen, and have indicated that it could add […] The post Order for another public consultation to further delay Galway City Ring Road appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 hour ago Galway's Radharc Landscaping celebrating six national awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway’s Radharc Landscaping is celebrating the six national titles it collected at the newly launched Professional Accredited Landscape awards The competition aims to recognise the highest standards in landscaping in Ireland and to highlight the vital role of sustainable green infrastructure in promoting mental and physical well-being […] The post Galway's Radharc Landscaping celebrating six national awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 h. ago Gardaí investigate as black paint thrown over two houses in Gort

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Gardaí in Gort are investigating an incident where black paint was thrown over the front of two houses The criminal damage incidents took place at the Dún na Rí estate that occurred last Wednesday night at 8.30 Anyone who has any information is asked to contact Gort […] The post Gardaí investigate as black paint thrown over two houses in Gort appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 h. ago Funeral fund for Casla house fire victim Kevin Kelly surpasses €5,000

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A funeral fund for Kevin Kelly, who died in a house fire in Casla, has surpassed €5,000. The 31 year old died in the incident last week, along with death row survivor 77 year old Sonia ‘Sunny’ Jacobs. The Go Fund Me was set up to help […] The post Funeral fund for Casla house fire victim Kevin Kelly surpasses €5,000 appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 h. ago Tourism Ireland Showcases Irish Golf Tourism at KLM Dutch Open

Tourism Ireland Showcases Irish Golf Tourism at KLM Dutch Open  ittn.ie

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10 h. ago Councillors unite against plans to increase social housing rents

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM City Councillors have united against plans to increase social housing rents for the first time in six years. Under proposals from council management, rents would increase by half of one percent each year over the next six years. But a key sticking point is the blanket removal […] The post Councillors unite against plans to increase social housing rents appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago Call for complete audit of Galway city traffic lights sequences

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There are calls for a full audit of traffic lights sequences across the city. Councillor Alan Cheevers says he’s concerned about long delays at key junctions. He believes some poorly sequenced lights are causing unnecessary congestion and frustration for all motorists. Fianna Fáil Councillor Cheevers says this […] The post Call for complete audit of Galway city traffic lights sequences appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago Demonstration outside City Hall with councillors due to discuss Shantalla helipad

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A demonstration has taken place outside City Hall this afternoon over the potential transfer of three acres of Shantalla Park to the HSE for a permanent helipad. The Shantalla Residents Association says this would amount to giving away half of the community’s only green space without any […] The post Demonstration outside City Hall with councillors due to discuss Shantalla helipad appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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12 h. ago Four Galway academics sign open letter urging Government to suspend trade with Israel

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Four Galway academics have signed an open letter urging the government to suspend trade with Israel Declan Coogan and Su-Ming Khoo from University of Galway and Marie Finnegan and Brian O’Boyle of ATU are among 160 signatories from 11 universities and key policy sectors The letter says […] The post Four Galway academics sign open letter urging Government to suspend trade with Israel appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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13 h. ago Galway school offers €2,000 to new pupils to prevent loss of second teacher

Scoil Naomh Pádraig is set to lose three of its seven pupils next September

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25 h. ago M&S shoppers race to buy £3.50 margarita in a can that’s has an improved feature

M&S shoppers race to buy £3.50 margarita in a can that’s has an improved feature  thesun.ie

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26 h. ago Tourism Ireland welcomes inaugural BBI Travel charter flight from the Netherlands to Ireland West Airport Knock

Tourism Ireland welcomes inaugural BBI Travel charter flight from the Netherlands to Ireland West Airport Knock  tourismireland.com

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28 h. ago Fáilte Ireland gets green light to create food hall in vacant church near Grafton Street

“It is envisaged that the proposed food hall will showcase the best of local and Irish produce.”

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29 h. ago Galway city public event to mark Infant Mental Health Awareness Week

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A public event will take place in the city tomorrow to mark Infant Mental Health Awareness Week. It’s organised by the Galway City Early Years Group and will focus on the vital role of early relationships in shaping a child’s wellbeing. It’s open to all, particularly expecting […] The post Galway city public event to mark Infant Mental Health Awareness Week appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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29 h. ago Call for more public accountability for Council CEO and management

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Senior management and the CEO at Galway County Council should face more public accountability. That’s according to former councillor and now Senator PJ Murphy, who’s raised the issue in the Seanad. He said far too often, it’s councillors who get the blame for decisions that they had […] The post Call for more public accountability for Council CEO and management appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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29 h. ago Book dealer cleared of selling stolen 'extraordinarily rare' €2,000 Heaney editions

Alan Ladak of Fahy Gardens, Loughrea, Co Galway, admitted he was reckless in buying the books for about €40 each, hoping to sell them for a profit

Economics

30 h. ago Luxembourg v Republic of Ireland: Heimir Hallgrímsson and Nathan Collins press conference

Luxembourg v Republic of Ireland: Heimir Hallgrímsson and Nathan Collins press conference  The Irish Independent

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30 h. ago Additional funding for flood mitigation works and coastal protection for Inishbofin

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Additional funding has been approved for minor flood mitigation works and coastal protection for Inishbofin. The Office of Public Works has announced the approval of Galway County Council’s application for funding. €90,000 has been approved for consultancy costs for the completion of a detailed design stage study, […] The post Additional funding for flood mitigation works and coastal protection for Inishbofin appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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31 h. ago Man who sold ‘extraordinarily rare’ Seamus Heaney books has stolen property charge dismissed

Alan Ladak (70) said he bought the books, valued at €2,000, for €40 each at bric-a-brac stall in Galway city centre

Culture

31 h. ago Leading ERP solutions to showcase at Dublin ERP HEADtoHEAD™ event

Leading ERP solutions to showcase at Dublin ERP HEADtoHEAD™ event  EIN Presswire

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