3 h. ago Varadkar to speak at Budapest LGBTQ+ event ahead of city's 'banned' Pride march

The former Taoiseach is speaking at a conference in Budapest next week about the future of Europe and LGBTQ+ rights.

Events

3 h. ago 'I saw a man crushed': Behind the scenes of the humanitarian aid chaos in Gaza

Aid trucks have become a symbol of both hope and horror, as people don’t know if they’ll come home empty-handed – or at all.

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18 h. ago Over a thousand without power in Gort as thunderstorm alert in place

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Around 1,500 homes and businesses are without electricity in Gort and surrounding areas this morning. It comes as Galway is under a status yellow thunderstorm warning until 9am ESB Power Check says most people in the Gort area will have electricity restored at around 9AM. Yesterday, there […] The post Over a thousand without power in Gort as thunderstorm alert in place appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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20 h. ago Galway RNLI issue water safety advice as up to 29 degrees forecast

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway RNLI has issued water safety advice as high temperatures continue across the country. It comes after the volunteer lifeboat crew successfully rescued a lone fisherman with engine trouble off Mutton Island last evening. The crew responded quickly, with conditions at sea calm, and the man was […] The post Galway RNLI issue water safety advice as up to 29 degrees forecast appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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33 h. ago Man awarded €10k in damages after being pursued for €20 petrol bill after he forgot his wallet

Courier Paul Brooks took the case after difficulties despite him having tried to pay back the sum.

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33 h. ago Winner of EuroMillions jackpot comes forward as ticket revealed to have been bought in Cork city

The record €250 million jackpot was won by the mystery winner on Tuesday.

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33 h. ago Drivers leave garage without paying for fuel on a daily basis, court hears

Courier successfully sues Circle K for defamation, having forgotten his wallet and making alternative payment

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33 h. ago Entire country to become Rent Pressure Zone from midnight as new legislation signed into law

Legislative changes will come into effect tonight.

Society

34 h. ago Ireland is the second most expensive EU country, figures show

Alcohol and tobacco prices in Ireland are the most expensive in the EU at 205% of the average

Politics

36 h. ago Ireland is second most expensive country in Europe, data show

Alcohol and tobacco are most expensive in Europe, while food prices are third-highest

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36 h. ago Watchdog may compel Peter McVerry Trust to come before it amid growing anger over finances

Charity has twice refused to appear before Public Accounts Committee despite receiving €15m bailout

Politics

37 h. ago €250m EuroMillions jackpot won in Cork, ticketholder comes forward

The win has set the record for the largest prize ever won in the country.

Economics

38 h. ago EuroMillions €250m winner comes forward as Cork is revealed as winning county

Owner of winning ticket has made contact with National Lottery

Economics

38 h. ago Winner of EuroMillions jackpot comes forward as ticket revealed to have been bought in Co Cork

The record €250 million jackpot was won by the mystery winner on Tuesday.

Events

41 h. ago Sky Ireland issues warning to 400,000 illegal streaming box users in new crackdown

Sky Ireland issues warning to 400,000 illegal streaming box users in new crackdown  Euro Weekly News

Events

43 h. ago Trump reportedly approves Iran attack plans, but waits to give go

It comes as strikes between Israel and Iran intensified overnight.

Politics

44 h. ago The full story of how the operator of gossip site Tattle Life was unmasked in an Irish court

Sebastian Henry Bond was tracked down by a crack team of investigators and lawyers during a years-long legal battle.

Events

45 h. ago Parents delay smartphones for children entering secondary school

Parents from three Galway primary schools have come together to keep their children away from smartphones and social media as they transition into secondary school. In a remarkable show of unity, parents of pupils from the three local primary schools in Oranmore/Maree – Gaelscoil de hÍde, Maree National School and Scoil Íosa – have come […] The post Parents delay smartphones for children entering secondary school appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Society

48 h. ago Letters: When it comes to housing, the State should look after its own citizens first

Letters: When it comes to housing, the State should look after its own citizens first  The Irish Independent

Politics

51 h. ago UCC ranked 246th best university in the world, its highest ranking in ten years

The rise comes on the back of a 19-place improvement last year. It is the third year in a row that UCC has climbed in the ranking.

Politics